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Adult Swim to Air Five New Fall Series
Five new series will join Adult Swim in the fall, Cartoon Network announced at its upfront presentation Thursday. The series are “The Boondocks,” from cartoonist Aaron McGruder; “Stroker & Hoop”; “Squidbillies,” from the co-creator of “Aqua Teen Hunger Force”; “12…
Disney Chief Strategic Officer Steps Down
The shape of The Walt Disney Co.’s executive suite under CEO-designate Robert Iger began to take shape Friday when the company announced that its chief strategic officer is stepping down and that the group he oversaw will be downsized and…
CBS Renews ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ through 2010
The CBS Television Network has secured a five-year extension of the broadcast rights for the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.”The show, which celebrates its 18th anniversary this month, is broadcast weekdays at 1:30 p.m. (ET) and 12:30 p.m….
Fox Taps Liguori as President of Entertainment
FX Networks President and CEO Peter Liguori has been named president of entertainment for the Fox Broadcasting Co., replacing Gail Berman, who held the position for five years. The announcement was made Thursday by Peter Chernin, president and CEO of…
NBC Cancels ‘Third Watch’
NBC confirmed Thursday that the Warner Bros. Television police and fire drama “Third Watch” will not return for another season.“Third Watch,” which is produced by John Wells Productions, is currently in its sixth season. The show will return to NBC’s…
Cybill Shepherd to Play Martha Stewart Again
CBS announced Thursday that Cybill Shepherd will once again portray Martha Stewart in a made-for-TV movie. Ms. Shepherd will portray Ms. Stewart in a film tentatively called “Martha,” which sources say CBS is targeting for May sweeps. The movie will…
Fox to Premiere ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ May 30
Fox announced Thursday its cooking reality show “Hell’s Kitchen” will premiere Monday, May 30, at 9 p.m. (ET).Adapted from a British reality series of the same name, “Kitchen” follows 12 contestants competing to become a top chef and run their…
Adelphia Nears Agreement with SEC, DOJ
Adelphia Communications is said to be close to reaching a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice in which the cable operator will pay around $725 million to settle claims tied to a massive accounting…
‘Wall Street Week’ to End Its Run June 24
“Wall Street Week” has hit the end of the road.The weekly PBS business show created by Louis Rukeyser 35 years ago will air its final episode June 24, closing the chapter on a show that has been rife with controversy…