Former CNN anchor Paula Zahn has signed an exclusive deal with Investigation Discovery to develop a weekly newsmagazine show, the Hollywood Reporter says. Under the deal Zahn will work with production partners Scott Weinberger and Scott Sternberg on the new…
Paris Barclay earned nominations for both drama and comedy series today when the Directors Guild of America announced its nominees for directorial achievement in television. In the dramatic series category, the nominees are Dan Attias for “The Wire,” Mr. Barclay…
The faltering economy may create some empathy for Walt White, the central character of AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” who is terminally sick and cooks crystal meth to provide for his family’s future, according to Vince Gilligan, the show’s creator and executive…
Former CNN anchor Paula Zahn will develop a weekly newsmagazine show for Discovery Emerging Networks’ Investigation Discovery channel, the Hollywood Reporter says. The show will debut this year and will represent Zahn’s first full-time news role since leaving CNN in…
Style Network has signed an agreement to bring on fashion expert Finola Hughes to help create and host new shows, Daily Variety reports. Hughes co-created “Running in Heels,” which Style will debut in March, while hosting “How Do I Look?”…
The season premiere of MTV’s “The Real World: Brooklyn” launched Wednesday night, improving its ratings compared to last season among viewers 12-34 for the network. The 21st season opener scored a 2.3 rating among viewers 12-34, ranking as the No….
Sony Corp. Chairman-CEO Howard Stringer delivered a list of seven imperatives to consumer electronic success at Thursday morning’s keynote address at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. His seven imperatives were, in order: —Embrace the fusion of industries. —Adopt…
CNN has appointed Sam Feist as vice president of Washington-based programming. Mr. Feist, who joined CNN full-time in 1991, will continue with his duties as CNN’s political director. He adds oversight of “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer,” “State of…
Monica Neal has been appointed vice president of emerging markets and partnerships for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies. Ms. Neal will oversee a team charged with creating consumer-centric, integrated marketing campaigns for the networks’ acquired and original programming. Ms….
Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball,” won’t run for a Pennsylvania senate seat next year, the New York Times reports. Mr. Matthews, a former aide to House speaker Tip O’Neill, last year considered running for the seat while renegotiating his…