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‘Indestructible Man’ Comic Book Coming to TV?

"Indestructible Man" comic books may soon be coming to TV since Fox21 has partnered with Platinum Studios to develop a show based on the comic book hero, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Nick Rabel is the secret agent hero of…

Creator of ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Tells of Bad Experience with Balloon Man Richard Heene

Tom Forman, the creator of ABC’s "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," tells TMZ about an experience he recently had with Balloon Man Richard Heene which left a bad taste in Forman’s mouth. According to the report, Heene pitched him an idea for a reality…

You’ve Heard of the ‘Triple Play’: Internet, Wired Phone and Video Services; Now Verizon Offers the ‘Quad Play’

Verizon Communications, which offers the FiOS video service, announced it will offer a "quad play" starting in its Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets, Multichannel News reports. The  quad play offers wireless phone to the traditional triple play. According to the article,…

A Lighter Side Report: ‘Amelia Earhart Turns Up in Richard Heene’s Attic’

The humorists at CAP News are having fun at the expense of the now infamous father of the Balloon Boy. Beside the great headline to their funny piece, we love this line, referencing Richard Heene and his hiding Earhart in…

You’ll Never Guess Who’s Advising Comcast on the NBCU Deal (Hint: He’s One of the Smartest Execs in the Business–Just Ask Murdoch)

The New York Times has reported that one of the sharpest minds in the media business has been advising Comcast as it prepares to bid for NBC Universal. It’s Peter Chernin, the former president of News Corp., who is now an…

NBC’s Graboff: TV Windows Are Collapsing, So Reach Out to the Audience Anytime, Anywhere

NBC’s Entertainment Chairman Marc Graboff said that if the TV industry is to continue to turn a profit, the people in charge have to make TV viewing available anytime, anywhere, because traditional television viewing patterns are collapsing, reports the Associated…

‘Dog Whisperer’ the Sitcom?

Sitcom star Wilmer Valderrama of "That ’70s Show" may soon be back on TV in a comedy series based on the career of Cesar Millan, National Geographic Channel’s "The Dog Whisperer," reports Variety. The show is currently in development and…

‘Arrested Development’ to Air on IFC

Continuing to add to it comedy commitment, which includes "Monty Python’s Flying Circus," IFC has added the Emmy-winning Fox series "Arrested Development" to its lineup, according to The Hollywood Reporter. IFC will broadcast back-to-back episodes on Sunday and Tuesday nights…

Tier Switch Gives More of Utah a Chance to Watch the Outdoor Channel

The Outdoor Channel will soon be seen in more of the state of Utah thanks for a new deal with Comcast, reports Multichannel News. Instead of being slotted in the sports tier, Comcast has put the Outdoor Channel in the…

ESPN Lands Soccer Legend to Call the Games

When ESPN broadcasts the 2010 FIFA World Cup, legendary British soccer commentator Martin Tyler will be calling the games, reports B&C. Tyler, who’s considered the John Madden of European "football," will be a draw for ESPN in its efforts to…