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Bendis’ ‘Powers’ in Development at FX

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…

‘Tyra’ Welcomes Divorcees for Themed Episode

Tyra Banks will have a special all divorcee episode of her talk show airing Tuesday morning, the New York Post reports. Tyra’s guests will be all women who have recently been divorced and how they dealt with it, with special…

TLC Cancels ‘Trading Spaces’

“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 Adds Voice Talent Award in Honor of LaFontaine

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 Acquires MTV’s ‘Pimp My Ride’

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!, Verizon Team for Verizon Hub Video Channel

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…

‘Judge Jeanine Pirro’ Lands on Fox Stations for Fall ’09

Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution has sold “Judge Jeanine Pirro” to Fox Television Stations for fall 2009. “Pirro,” which is transitioning from afternoons on The CW to broadcast syndication, is cleared for a second season in 75% of the country,…

Whedon’s ‘Dollhouse,’ ‘Dr. Horrible’ Join PaleyFest Lineup

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,…

HBO Sets PPV Pacquiao-Hatton Bout

HBO has set its first pay-per-view boxing match in 2009 with a May 2 junior welterweight battle between Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton, Multichannel News reports. The fight will match up two fighters who have proven to draw viewers: about 1.25…

Gray Tests Backchannel Technology

Gray Television has signed up to test Backchannelmedia’s interactive ad-technology on its 26 TV stations, joining a few other station groups such as LIN TV, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Viewers see an icon on their TV screen and can click…