The FCC rejected AT&T’s request to compel Cox Communications to sell it rights to carry San Diego Padres baseball games, Bloomberg News reports. The FCC in an order posted on its Web site said there is “no basis” in precedents…
A&E Network has picked up “Runaway Squad,” a reality program that follows a former undercover detective searching for runaway kids on a pro bono basis, TelevisionWeek reports. A&E tested the pilot in December, drawing 1.2 million viewers, the publication says….
Producers for Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” have added Kandi Burruss, known for being part of the ’90s R&B group Xscape, to the show’s cast, Entertainment Weekly reports. Burruss replaces recently departed housewife DeShawn Snow, who left after producers…
TLC will begin airing its new family-based reality series “Table for 12” on March 23, TelevisionWeek reports. The show will focus on a couple with two sets of twins plus sextuplets, the magazine adds. The network also ordered a new…
Nickelodeon’s “Dora the Explorer” is getting set for a makeover, the National Post reports. Mattel and Nickelodeon are teaming up to give Dora an older, updated look as part of the cartoon series’ brand extension this fall, the site says….
Animal Planet has opened its annual search for Hero of the Year. Beginning today, viewers can submit a nominee here who demonstrates the qualities of an animal advocate. A 250-word essay is required to nominate a hero. Nominators will be…
Time Warner Cable launched Primetime On Demand today. The new channel features shows from the primetime lineups of broadcast and cable networks, including NBC, CBS, USA and FX. Among the shows available on the on-demand channel are “Heroes,” “The Biggest…
Cox Communications has added a Bollywood Hits on Demand subscription package in select markets. The package features 40 hours of Bollywood movies and music. New titles will be added weekly. The package, which costs $9.99 per month, is available to…
Dish Network has partnered with History and Ensequence to launch History Interactive. The 24/7 interactive TV (iTV) experience offers factoids, questions, games and galleries related to History’s programming. The iTV experience, which also allows viewers to set their DVRs to…
Charlie Ergen is facing perhaps his greatest challenge: how to turn around No. 2 satellite TV provider Dish Network, Multichannel News reports. Ergen said on a March 2 conference call that one of the company’s mistakes was making its product…