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Sci Fi Putting ‘Stargate’ on iTunes

Sci Fi Channel is adding “Stargate SG1” and “Stargate Atlantis” to its collection of iTunes titles. Distributor MGM Studios announced Monday that the first five episodes of the current 10th season of “SG1” and the first five episodes of the…

‘Entourage’ Creator Talks Emmys, Syndication

By TVWeek StaffDoug Ellin won’t let a little event like his first trip to the Emmy Awards stop him from writing the final episode of the current season of HBO series “Entourage.” Mr. Ellin, the show’s creator and executive producer,…

William Morris, Lindner Form Partnership

The William Morris talent agency and boutique agency Ken Lindner & Associates have formed a partnership to sign and co-represent news, hosting and commercial talent. KLA specializes in representing broadcasting talent, and the move is sure to extend KLA’s ability…

Gandolfini Signs Exclusive HBO Deal

James Gandolfini, star of HBO’s biggest hit, “The Sopranos,” has been signed by the network to a three-year exclusive producing deal.Mr. Gandolfini and his producing partner, Alex Ryan, a former Paramount executive, are setting up a production company, Attaboy Films.Under…

MSNBC’s ‘Dancing’ Fool

The Insider grilled MSNBC’s Tucker Carlson last week about what possessed him to compete in ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” At the time, the once famously bow-tied host of “Tucker” had survived about 20 hours of practice with his professional…

Thank P&G’s McElroy for TV Ad Model

The Concepts Behind the First Commercial in 1937 Still Work for Today’s Audiences

Promo Hurdles for MyNetworkTV

New Network Promoting Both Format and Stations

Syndication Upfront Sales Coming in Flat

Other Sectors Mirrored

Broadcast TV a Little Less Gay

GLAAD: Fewer Prime-Time Characters for 2006-07

CBS Stations Make First Call

News Video Coming via Wireless