Disney XD is teaming up with Robbie Knievel for animated 2-D series “Kid Knievel,” about a boy who aspires to be the world’s greatest daredevil, the Hollywood Reporter says. Knievel will serve as a stunt consultant on the show, which…
Michael Chiklis of “The Shield” is developing a TV series based on his experience as a victim of a Ponzi scheme, the Associated Press says. He’s gathering information from other victims of financial frauds like the one perpetrated by Bernard…
GSN has ordered 40 half-hour episodes of “The Newlywed Game,” reviving the program with a modern take, the Hollywood Reporter says. The program will air weekdays, likely in the spring. Executive producer Michael Davies said he’ll also be looking for…
Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay will executive produce HBO’s drama “Cocaine Cowboys,” about the early days of Miami’s cocaine-trafficking history, the Hollywood Reporter says. Meredith Stiehm, the creator and executive producer of Bruckheimer’s CBS drama “Cold Case,” will write the…
Spike TV has ordered a pilot from Lionsgate and Brian Robbins’ Varsity Pictures called “Blue Mountain State,” a half-hour comedy following three freshmen attending a football-centric college, the Hollywood Reporter says. Robbins is the pilot’s executive producer and director. —Aimee…
Fox Reality will start a marketing campaign next month using the type of pixilation used by reality programs to block out edgy content, Daily Variety says. The graphic look will help the three-year-old cable network stand out while tying together…
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough, in Time’s 10 Questions feature, admits he never thought a first-term senator would be able to raise more money than the Clintons, let alone win the presidency. He also warns not to underestimate Fox News, but thinks…
Fox Business Network has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department. FBN’s lawsuit claims the Treasury Department failed to provide information on the bank bailout funds and didn’t respond to FBN’s expedited request filed under the Freedom of Information…
Headline News will be shortening its name to HLN, the Hollywood Reporter says. The 26-year-old network also will begin using “News and Views” as its logo and tagline, the trade says. According to CNN Worldwide’s Ken Jautz, the changes reflect…
Speed and motor sports broadcaster Dave Despain have signed a new two-year deal. Mr. Despain will stay on as host of the channel’s “Wind Tunnel” through 2010. The program returns Feb. 15. The “Wind Tunnel” site on Speedtv.com will be…