Fox News Channel will premiere a new show with Sean Hannity on Jan. 12. “Hannity,” which will air weekdays at 9 p.m., will feature commentary, interviews and branded segments such as “Hate Hannity Hotline,” featuring dissenting voicemails and videos from…
Nickelodeon is launching the first multiplayer kids’ game online as part of its Big Green Help initiative. The Big Green Help Global Challenge will ask kids to virtually pledge volunteer hours that can be translated into action for environmental change…
Turner Entertainment Networks promoted Michael Wright to executive VP and head of programming for TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies. Mr. Wright had been senior VP in charge of Turner Entertainment Networks’ content creation group, responsible for all original programming….
Two HBO shows received Golden Globe nominations as best drama Thursday morning. Getting drama nods were “In Treatment” and “True Blood” from HBO, along with Showtime’s “Dexter,” Fox’s “House” and AMC’s “Mad Men.” Premium cable networks also got the majority…
Two HBO shows received Golden Globe nominations as best drama Thursday morning, TelevisionWeek reports. Getting drama nods were “In Treatment” and “True Blood” from HBO, Showtime’s “Dexter,” Fox’s “House” and AMC’s “Mad Men.” Nominated comedy series were NBC’s “30 Rock”…
Chris Carlisle has been named president of Fox 21, which produces lower-cost series including “Sons of Anarchy” and “Beauty and the Geek,” TelevisionWeek reports. Carlisle had previously been with FX and New Line, and will report to 20ht Century Fox…
HBO is planning a live telecast of Will Ferrell’s Broadway show “You’re Welcome America. A Final Night With George W. Bush” in the spring, Daily Variety reports. The show begins previews at the Cort Theater on Jan. 20 – Inauguration…
Showtime has ordered a pilot for a series about gay people coming out to their friends and family, the Hollywood Reporter says. Titled “Way Out,” the project is part of the network’s efforts to increase its unscripted offerings. Former journalist…
“Scrubs” co-star Sarah Chalke has been tapped to star in Lifetime’s miniseries “Maneater,” based on the book by Gigi Levangie Grazer, the Hollywood Reporter says. Timothy Busfield has signed on to direct the Sony Pictures Television-produced four-hour miniseries, about a…