Epix Gets Second Distribution Deal
New pay TV service Epix landed its second distribution deal, on Cox Communications systems, Multichannel News reports. The deal kicks in beginning in April. Verizon FiOS also carries the service. –Elizabeth Jensen
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ABC Orders ‘Bachelor Spin-off’
ABC has ordered a spin-off to its successful "Bachelor" franchise, according to James Hibberd of The Hollywood Reporter. The new show, "Bachelor Pad," will have former contestants living together in a house, a la "Big Brother," Hibberd writes. According to…
Executive Producer Named For John King’s New CNN Show
It’ll be deja vu all over again for John King and his executive producer when his new 7 pm political program starts airing in February. Michelle Jaconi, executive producer of CNN’s Sunday morning “State of the Union with John King,"…
Lifetime’s ‘Rita Rocks’ Canceled
Lifetime canceled its "Rita Rocks" sitcom after two seasons, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The show, meant as a companion to reruns of “Reba,” starred Nicole Sullivan. Lifetime had a stake in the show, along with MRC, which produced it, and,…
Back to Basics: NBC Returning to Traditional Upfront
Armed with its new mantra "Back to Basics," NBC Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin announced that the network will abandon its highly touted "Infront" ad presentation of recent years and return to a traditional Upfront presentation. The date will be Monday,…
Sarah Palin to Become Fox News Contributor
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has become a contributor to the Fox News Channel, The New York Times reports. She’ll appear on the network regularly as part of a multi-year deal, and will host occasional series, but won’t have her…