Spike TV is expanding its reality fare with the additions of two new programs, “Deadliest Warrior” and “Surviving Disaster,” plus an order for a second-season of “DEA,” Daily Variety reports. The network has ordered nine hour-long episodes of “Warrior,” which…
With the election three weeks away, Fox News’ Brit Hume said it “very difficult, if not impossible” for the Republican John McCain to win the presidency, the Los Angeles Times reports. Hume made the comment on Monday to a group…
Married TV stars David Duchovny and Teo Leoni confirmed they have separated, People magazine says. The split comes after Duchovny, who plays a womanizer on Showtime’s “Californication” was released from a rehab facility where he was treated for a real-life…
“Easy Rider” star Dennis Hopper is now finding his creative freedom on cable, playing an outrageious music producer in Starz’ new series based on the Oscar winning film “Crash,” USA Today says. “There are no sexual blocks, no language restrictions….
Leanne Marshall, a designer from Portland, Ore., was named the winner on Bravo’s “Project Runway,” the Associated Press reports. Ms. Marshall will receive $100,000 to start her clothing line and other prizes. — Jon Lafayette
Comedy Central has formed a live entertainment unit, Daily Variety reports. Comedy Central Live Entertainment will use the cable network to promote comedians and performances and also use these live events as potential material for on-air specials or DVD releases,…
Comcast, continuing its push toward offering more high-definition program by year’s end, is celebrating its milestone of more than 1,000 HD options for its subscribers. Touting “more than 1,000 high-definition viewing choices,” Comcast is on track with its Project Infinity,…
Outside Magazine’s TV division Outside Television and the Travel Channel are partnering to produce the pilot “Gone Missing.” The mystery-adventure show documents real-life disappearances. The pilot episode, which airs Nov. 2, explores the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea…
Sci Fi Channel has promoted Thomas Vitale to executive vice president of programming and original movies. Mr. Vitale, who joined Sci Fi Channel in 1993 as director of acquisitions, was previously senior VP of programming and original movies. He was…
Media Life Magazine catches up with CNN’s “American Morning” anchor John Roberts today. Roberts discusses the differences between broadcast network and cable news, media bias and CNN’s coverage of this year’s election. “This is an extraordinarily important campaign. We have…