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Public broadcasting station WGBH-TV in Boston and AARP Publications will partner to develop and produce TV specials relevant to viewers 50 and older. The multiyear partnership, announced today, will start with the production of “Caring for Your Parents,” scheduled to…
Key U.S. production team members for the pending BBC America 7 p.m. weeknightly newscast were named Tuesday by executive producer Rome Hartman. “We’ve assembled an immensely talented team, bringing a wealth of experience, contacts and editorial savvy. Their skills, combined…
Bob Bibb and Lew Goldstein, the two promotion executives who helped launch Fox and The WB, have been named co-chief marketing officer of Lifetime Networks. The duo has been working with Lifetime on a consulting basis and helped launch the…
Korean entertainment company Sidus Corp. has made an investment valued at $20 million in ImaginAsian Entertainment, which runs ImaginAsian TV, a cable channel targeting Asian viewers in the U.S. The deal gives ImaginAsian capital to expand its operations, as well…
An “Entourage” movie is not completely out of the question, according to Doug Ellin, the show’s creator and executive producer. Talking with TelevisionWeek managing editor Melissa Grego, Mr. Ellin said although the possibility of a movie hasn’t been discussed, he’s…
ESPN plans to incorporate user-generated video into its “Monday Night Football” games this season. Fans who create videos about their favorite teams’ upcoming appearances on “Monday Night Football” will be able to upload them on the “Monday Night Surround” section…
The format war is not over yet. Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation Monday announced they will exclusively back the HD DVD format worldwide. The benefits of lower manufacturing costs and market-ready technology that HD DVD offers contributed to the decision,…
“American Idol” emcee Ryan Seacrest will host the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards on Fox next month. The announcement comes a week after Mr. Seacrest was tapped to host the entertainment portion of Fox’s Super Bowl broadcast next year. The move…
Quiz Show Tests Contestants’ Memories