IFC has greenlit a second season of “Z Rock.” The first of 10 new episodes for the original semi-scripted comedy series will debut in June. The program also will be available on-demand in high definition prior to the premiere of…
Larry Fischer has been named vice president and general manager of independent cable rep firm Viamedia’s New York market. He will oversee Viamedia’s three sales offices in the New York DMA. Mr. Fischer joins Viamedia from SweetSpot.tv, where he was…
It’s not TV. It’s Oprah. HBO and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films have formed a multiyear exclusive relationship to develop and produce scripted programming for the network. Project could include miniseries, movies, documentaries and series. “HBO and Harpo Films are both…
Scripps Networks has tapped Greg Moyer for the newly created position of president of Scripps Networks International. Mr. Moyer, whose appointment is effective Jan. 5, will oversee global business opportunities for Scripps, which has syndicated its branded programming to more…
Showtime’s Golden Globe nominated series “Dexter” concluded its third season on Sunday with the most viewers the network has had for a series since the ratings system changed in 2004. The “Dexter” finale drew 1.5 million viewers at 9 p.m.,…
ESPN.com is retooling its Web site with less clutter, partly to make it more appealing to advertisers, the New York Times reports. It will also add new advertising tools, such as a video option designed for movie studios. While a…
Fox Reality Channel has ordered a reality series called “Househusbands of Hollywood,” which tracks the spouses of successful Los Angeles women, the Hollywood Reporter says. The program, set to debut in August, will star Tempestt Bledsoe of “The Cosby Show”…
The Arena Football League’s television partner ESPN said it’s assessing the situation after the group suspended its season because the recession, the Hollywood Reporter says. ESPN has a long-term agreement to carry the games nationally under a deal that gave…
Bravo has renewed “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after the program secured the networks’ best ratings for a “Real Housewives” franchise, Daily Variety says. The series averaged 1.3 million adults between the ages of 18 to 49 in its first…
Sharon Osbourne, the wife of rock star Ozzy Osbourne, was accused of pulling the hair of a contestant on her VH1 show “Rock of Love: Charm School,” a reality program about etiquette, Reuters said. The contestant, model Megan Hauserman, 29,…