Joan Cusack is developing a new psychiatry-themed comedy with NBC and Universal Media Studios, the Hollywood Reporter says. She will serve as producer along with John Markus of “The Larry Sanders Show.” Cusack is also set to star in an…
Chris Moynihan is developing two projects for NBC, including a comedy inspired by Criss Angel’s life, Daily Variety reports. Moynihan will write the script for the project, originally conceived by magician Angel and producers Dave Baram, Adam Shulman and Jason…
One sign that the state of the economy is affecting the television business is that networks are buying fewer pilots, the New York Post says. “It’s the toughest development season I’ve ever seen,” ICM President Chris Silbermann tells the paper….
Univision said its third-quarter net loss grew to $2.87 million from $26,8000 a year ago, according to Dow Jones. Revenues dropped to $511 million from $524 million, the wire service says, citing Securities & Exchange Commission documents. —Jon Lafayette
The sports market is feeling the effects of tough economic times, Mediaweek reports. Networks are finding it harder to sell ads in some late seasons NFL games and NASCAR races, the paper says, and some buyers estimate fourth quarter sales…
Former anchorman Dan Rather continues to spend time and money on his lawsuit against former employer CBS News, the New York Times reports. One thing he’s discovered: CBS was making sure that the investigation of his controversial story about George…
Former pro wrestling superstar Ric Flair and NFL legend Lawrence Taylor are pitching reality shows, Broadcasting & Cable reports. “It is easy to sit here and say how pathetic either would be: just another former star trying to hang on…
A deal between Dish Network and advertising technology company Invidi is a small step toward creating television ads that can be addressed specifically to consumers interested in the products or services being pitched, Advertising Age says. Addressable advertising could mean…
The CW is expected to name Kristen Connolly Vadas as senior VP of alternative programming, TelevisionWeek reports. Ms. Vadas had been with Oxygen, where she was a West Coast based VP of development. —Jon Lafayette
Brian Dennehy will co-star opposite Donnie Wahlberg in the upcoming TNT pilot “Bunker Hill,” the Hollywood Reporter says. In the drama Dennehy will portray a flower shop owner with connections to a mob boss. CBS’ comedy pilot “The Kareskys” has…