David X. Cohen, co-creator and executive producer of “Futurama,” has the “science” part of science fiction down pat. Mr. Cohen graduated from Harvard with a bachelor’s degree in physics, followed by a master’s degree in computer science from the University…
“Battlestar Galactica” co-executive producer David Eick thinks sci-fi on TV has been true to the origin of the genre more than in other mediums, serving as an “allegory” for many human truths and emotions. Mr. Eick and fellow “Battlestar” executive…
Tim Haines’ “Walking With …” series has a simple goal: Present extinct animals in a realistic and naturalistic manner. His “Walking With Dinosaurs,” produced for the BBC in 1999, used puppetry and computer-generated images to show dinosaurs as living creatures,…
Robert Halmi Sr. came to the United States in 1950 with a still camera around his neck. Fifty-eight years later, Mr. Halmi and son Robert Jr. have produced more than 200 made-for-TV moves and miniseries. Their productions have won 104…
If science fiction/fantasy is a genre, it’s just about the broadest one there is, says David Howe, president of the Sci Fi Channel. “We’re far from just about space,” he said. “It’s anything in the realm of the speculative, anything…
In television, as in much of life, adults could learn a lot from kids. Turn on the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon or any cable network that targets kids any hour of the day or night, and you’ll see more diversity in…
Not unlike the text message announcing his running mate, Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign sent a text message to subscribers today asking them to tune in to tonight’s debate on CNN, TVNewser reports. The text message said, “Watch Barack debate John…
Fox Business Network is going live this weekend, TVNewser reports. The national financial crisis is prompting the network to cut-in live during its taped programming at the top and bottom of every hour. Weekend specials include Stuart Varney hosting “America’s…
Anchors Page Hopkins and Bridgett Quinn have exited Fox News Channel, TVNewser reports. The Web site says Hopkins left on her own terms while Quinn’s role was reduced some time ago for a “personal family issue.” Hopkins and Quinn joined…
The Weinstein Co. and Lifetime will not be able to promote, market or exhibit “Project Runaway” until further notice after a judge granted NBC Universal’s request for an injunction against the studio. NBC Universal sued the Weinstein Co. after it…