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Daily Archives : Dec 3, 2008

CW Adds ‘Fear’ to Lineup

The CW plans to add horror-themed reality series “13—Fear Is Real” to its lineup on Wednesday beginning Jan. 6, TelevisionWeek says. The new series from Sam Raimi spells “America’s Top Model” and is one of relatively few changes The CW…

Some Award Ceremonies to Stay Off Air

Several industry organizations have yet to sign TV deals to air their annual award ceremonies, some by choice rather than circumstance, Daily Variety reports. Smaller organizations, such as the Directors Guild of America and the Writers Guild of America, would…

Campbell, Nelson Take New TV Roles

“Party of Five” alum Neve Campbell will co-star in NBC’s upcoming midseason drama “The Philanthropist,” the Hollywood Reporter says. In the show she’ll play the wife of the title character’s business partner, played by Jesse Martin. Meanwhile, Craig T. Nelson…

Ebersole to Guest Star on ‘Samantha’

Tony Award winning actress Christine Ebersole will guest star on ABC’s “Samantha Who?” in an upcoming episode, TV Guide reports. Ebersole will play a forgotten sister of Jean Smart’s character on the show. —Jon Lafayette

‘Samantha Who?’ Writer Pennette’s Busy Slate

Marco Pennette, a writer on ABC’s “Samantha Who?”, is currently developing three more projects, Daily Variety reports. Among them is “The Romeos,” which will follow a group of guys in the 1960s before they become huge rock stars. He is…

Swayze Says He’s Beating Cancer

Responding to tabloid reports he might die soon from pancreatic cancer, Patrick Swayze, star of A&E’s new series “The Beast,” says he’s winning his fight against the disease, the Associated Press says. “They’re reporting that I’m on my last legs…

Top Search Providers for October 2008

During October, the total number of Web searches dropped, but Google still managed to increase the amount of searches it handled, as well as its market share. Rivals Yahoo and MSN had a tough month, with searches down 12% and…

WE Locates New ‘Life’ Saver

Looking to follow up on its successful launch of “The Locator” featuring Troy Dunn, WE tv is getting ready to premiere another original reality show, “I Want to Save Your Life.” In the new series, Charles Platkin, known as the…

Hayes Gets Bump as Initiative Digital Business Climbs

The area of digital media has been growing so fast at Initiative that Michael Hayes has earned a bigger title. Initiative’s digital billings have increased nearly 400% in the last four years. And with its client base growing even faster,…

Gospel Music Channel Sings Praises of Bermuda

Gospel music can move people, but can it get them to go to Bermuda? The Bermuda Department of Tourism is betting yes, and has made a deal with the Gospel Music Channel to get viewers interested in faith-based travel to…