RHI Entertainment, a developer, producer and distributor of made-for-television movies and miniseries, has named Jeff Sagansky as non-executive chairman of the board of directors. Mr. Sagansky will provide strategic counsel on the subject of diversification and distribution of RHI’s content….
Nick Cannon will take over for Jerry Springer as host of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Mr. Cannon will take on hosting duties next summer when the variety show returns for its fourth season. Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan and David Hasselhoff…
Brian Michael Bendis’ “Powers” comic book series is in development at FX, MTV Movies reports. “I just handed a draft to the network,” Bendis told MTV at this year’s Comic-Con in New York. Bendis added that FX “seems like the…
“Trading Spaces” host Paige Davis said the TLC home makeover series has not been renewed by the network, NBCConnecticut.com reports. A TLC representative confirmed that there would be no new episodes going into production after eight seasons, the site says….
Promax/BDA is adding new categories for its annual awards ceremony, including one to honor the late voiceover artist Don LaFontaine. The Promax/BDA Awards honor excellence in promotion, marketing and design in the entertainment industry. Other categories to be included especially…
Speed has licensed MTV Networks’ “Pimp My Ride.” Speed will have access to 74 half-hour episodes of the series, which will start airing Feb. 16. The car-customizing show will air in a Monday-Thursday strip at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
E! Entertainment will launch the E! video channel on Verizon Wireless’ the Verizon Hub. The E! video channel will feature daily segments from the network’s “E! News,” “Daily 10” and “The Soup.” The Verizon Hub bridges wireline and wireless connectivity…
The William S. Paley Television Festival will host panels for Joss Whedon’s TV series “Dollhouse” and the Internet musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” Joss Whedon, Nathan Fillion, Zack Whedon, Felicia Day and Jed Whedon will participate in the panel discussions,…