TLC has ordered a series called “Cake Boss” which tracks Hoboken, N.J.-based baker Buddy Valastro as he puts together elaborate wedding and birthday cakes, the Hollywood Reporter says. Valastro’s cakes have been made for celebrities such as Britney Spears and…
Some of the largest holders of Charter Communications bonds are close to a deal to swap their debt for equity, Bloomberg News reports. Debt-ridden Charter said last month it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy by April 1, the news…
CBS’ “M*A*S*H” and “Two and a Half Men” are among the programs that will be recognized at this year’s TV Land Awards, scheduled to air April 26, the Orlando Sentinel reports. The network also will receive recognition for “Knots Landing”…
Bitty Schram will return for a guest appearance during the eighth and final season of USA Network’s “Monk.” Ms. Schram was an original cast member on the show, playing Mr. Monk’s nurse Sharona Fleming. She last appeared during season three….
The Sportsman Channel has tapped Willy Burkhardt as president. Mr. Burkhardt will oversee the network’s programming, production and digital operations. He will continue to serve as executive vice president of InterMedia Outdoors, the parent company of the network. The appointment…
Hallmark Channel says it plans to produce 35 original movies during the 2009-10 television year, up from 30 this year. The cable network plans to continue to air the made-for-TV movies in a consistent timeslot on Saturday nights, which has…
Gospel Music Channel has renewed “Gospel Dream” for a fourth season, premiering June 27. The theme of the talent search series’ new season will be “The Greatest Inspirational Songs of All Time.” Performers of all gospel/Christian styles ages 16 to…
Warner Horizon TV has hired Carlos Williams as senior VP of business affairs, succeeding Alan Saxe after he departed for a role at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, the Hollywood Reporter says. Williams will be responsible for negotiations for WHTV’s…
TBS is going forward with a late-night talk show starring comedian George Lopez. The network plans to launch the show, which will air Monday through Thursday, in November. Mr. Lopez’ program is being produced by 2.2 Productions, paraMedia Inc. and…
Comcast Entertainment Group reached a new deal with comedienne Chelsea Handler that will keep her as host and executive producer of E! Entertainment’s late-night show “Chelsea Lately” through 2012. The new agreement calls for Ms. Handler to develop and produce…