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VH1 Books Two New Shows for the Summer

There will be two new reality shows joining the VH1 line-up this summer, "You’re Cut Off" and "Bridal Bootcamp," the network announced today. In the latter, overweight brides who are gearing up to look gorgeous on the wedding day are…

Veteran ‘Law & Order’ Exec to Helm New Spin-Off

Rene Balcer, an experienced producer of NBC’s "Law & Order," has been signed as the showrunner of "Law & Order: LA," the latest Dick Wolf spin-off, reports Deadline.com. Balcer began his "L&O" tenure as a writer on the mother ship, moving…

Emmy Board of Governors Rule on ‘Lost’ Eligibility

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has determined that the extra long finale of ABC’s "Lost" will be eligible for submission in the Outstanding Primetime Drama Series category, reports B&C. On Sunday, May 23, ABC will broadcast the two-and-a-half hour…

Current TV’s Laura Ling Tells Oprah She Confessed While in N. Korean Prison

In an interview Tuesday with Oprah Winfrey, Current TV journalist Laura Ling said she confessed to North Korean interrogators that she was trying to overthrow their government, the Associated Press reports.  "I knew that that was the confession they wanted…

With O’Brien in Line-up, Turner Wants More Money from Advertisers

The pitch from Turner Broadcasting’s upfront presentation was that its two entertainment channels, TNT and TBS, deserve the same treatment as the top broadcasters, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog.  "The playing field has leveled,” said Turner Entertainment…

Evaluating This Week’s Network Upfront Presentations

Yesterday, TVWeek Open Mike blogger Chuck Ross wrote about how the broadcast networks need to allow their upfront presentations to be seen by the general public. In today’s blog he examines how those in the industry are judging this week’s upfront efforts. Click here to…

Tweety Who? Warner Bros. Plans Looney Tunes Show to Revive Classic Characters

After years of baby versions and anime takes on Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, Warner Bros. is seeking to revive its Looney Tunes franchise by returning to classic versions of the characters many parents today grew up with, reports Brooks…

CNBC Starting Movie Night — With Financial-Themed Films

CNBC is starting a weekly movie night this summer on Friday evenings, reports TVNewser.com. If that seems off-brand for the financial news network, it may make more sense when one learns that films all have financial themes, such as "Wall…

MTV Orders ‘Teen Wolf’ to Series, Based on 1985 Film With Michael J. Fox

MTV has given a 12-episode order for "Teen Wolf," a series based on the 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox, reports Nellie Andreeva on Deadline.com.  The deal was delayed because of negotiating details with rights-holder MGM. The show will star…

ShopNBC Getting a New Name as NBC Prepares to Sell 20% Stake

ShopNBC, the home-shopping cable network, will be getting a new name and look as its largest stockholder, NBC, prepares to sell its 20% stake, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  The new look will be gradually introduced, said Keith Stewart, the…