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Morewitz Named VP, Drama Development, at ABC

Brian Morewitz has joined ABC as VP of drama development, ABC Entertainment. The announcement was made Tuesday by Suzanne Patmore-Gibbs, senior VP of drama development, to whom he reports.Mr. Morewitz comes to ABC after a dozen years in feature films….

Musician David Foster Gets Fox Reality Show

Musician and 14-time Grammy Award winner David Foster will be the subject of a Fox unscripted comedy series. Mr. Foster, who has worked with Lionel Richie, Paul McCartney and Celine Dion, will appear with his two adult stepsons, Brandon and…

‘Idol’ Judges, Producers Discuss Season 4 Changes

Speaking Monday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour, “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul responded to questions about the change in the reality music show’s format, which guarantees that six male singers and six…

Charter CEO Carl Vogel Resigns

Charter Communications on Tuesday said President and CEO Carl Vogel has resigned from the beleaguered cable company, and that board member Robert May will serve as temporary CEO.The company did not provide details behind Mr. Vogel’s resignation, which comes less…

E! Declares Red Carpet Victory

In the battle for Golden Globes red carpet ratings supremacy, E! declared victory Monday. E! said its “Live from the Red Carpet” program hosted by Star Jones-Reynolds received a 2.12 household rating in metered markets. TV Guide’s “Joan & Melissa…

Cojocaru Gets Kidney Transplant

Paramount Domestic Television announced Monday that Steven Cojocaru, correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider,” is recovering from a successful kidney transplant performed last Friday in Los Angeles. Mr. Cojocaru, who is also a weekly contributor on NBC’s “Today,” was…

Fox Renews ‘That ’70s Show’; Berman Talks Up ‘Idol’

Fox Entertainment president Gail Berman announced Monday during the Television Critics’ Association winter press tour that the network’s teen sitcom “That ’70’s Show” is coming back for an eighth season in 2005-06, but with limited appearances from actors Topher Grace…

‘Nip/Tuck,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ Take Home Golden Globes

FX’s look at Miami plastic surgeons and ABC’s satiric take on suburbia were hits with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, with “Nip/Tuck” winning the Golden Globe Award for best television series-drama and “Desperate Housewives” winning for best television series-comedy.“Nip/Tuck” creator…

PBS Greenlights ‘Curious George,’ ‘Texas Ranch House’

PBS announced Saturday at the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press Tour it is going forward with several new projects for 2006, including an animated children’s project, a documentary special and a reality miniseries.Universal Home Entertainment Productions, Imagine Entertainment and Boston’s…

The WB at 10: Ancier Focuses on Fresh Content

Goals Include Seeking Out Quality Talent and Broadening the Network’s Appeal