Sci Fi Channel has given a six-episode order to “RelicQuest.” The investigative adventure series will be hosted by documentary filmmaker Bruce Burgess, who will travel the world to uncover objects believed to have hidden powers and mystical significance. Mr. Burgess…
The financial crisis has made CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo more popular than ever, and she gets the Vanity Fair treatment in the magazine’s November issue. The “Barbara Walters of business news,” as Vanity Fair calls her, talks about Wall Street’s misfortunes,…
Comcast SportsNet is reuniting radio personalities Mike North and Dan Jiggetts to host its upcoming live weekday morning sports show “Monsters of the Morning.” The show will debut early next year and will air from 6 to 9 a.m. Mr….
Former wrestler and Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura is putting on his investigative cap. Mr. Ventura will explore modern-day conspiracy theories in a pilot for truTV. The pilot, which begins production in October, will find Mr. Ventura traveling the country as…
“The World’s Greatest Sinner” will make its cable debut Oct. 24 on Turner Classic Movies. Timothy Carey’s 1962 counterculture cult film, which features a score by Frank Zappa, kicks off the cable network’s late-night movie series “TCM Underground.” “‘TCM Underground’…
CNN has hired retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore as an emergency preparedness contributor, TVNewser reports. Honore served as the commander of the joint task force during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. CNN is hoping Honore will bring to the network…
Matt Loze and Gabriel Marano, the two Fox TV Studio execs responsible for the hit series “Burn Notice” and “Saving Grace,” have been promoted, the Hollywood Reporter says. Loze will serve as senior VP with Marano in the VP spot…
Fox Sports Net may scale back its national programming considerably due to the success of News Corp.’s Regional Sports Networks, Broadcasting & Cable reports. An elimination of national programming would mean an end to the network’s “Best Damn Sports Show…
Discovery Health Channel’s “Dr. G: Medical Examiner” is in production on a special set to air in conjunction with the release of a new book based on the series. Also, the cable network’s top-rated show has been renewed for a…
Major League Baseball today announced the hiring of John Entz and Andy Butters. Mr. Entz, formerly of Fox Sports Network, will serve at the startup network’s inaugural senior VP of production. Mr. Butters, who joins from the NFL Network, will…