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Michelle Obama Sits Down with TV One

Multichannel News reports TV One plans to air a one-hour interview with Michelle Obama, wife of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, on Sunday. Mrs. Obama talks with TV One’s Roland Martin about her family, the public’s perception of…

For the Kids About to Rock, IFC Salutes You

To promote new series “Z Rock,” IFC is urging subscribers to dress up their pets or kids (10 years old or younger) as rock stars for a chance to win $5,000, Multichannel News reports. Parents or owners can submit photos…

Diversity Found in Youth Market

To find diversity in television, look no further than programming aimed at tweens and teens, the New York Times reports. The Disney Channel is the clear frontrunner in terms of casting minority actors in its ever-popular television shows aimed at…

Nickelodeon Readies Election Coverage

Nickelodeon is gearing-up for its quadrennial election coverage, Broadcasting & Cable reports. An election team comprising Lil’ JJ, Pick Boy and Lily Collins will report from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Also, anchor Linda Ellerbee will host two half-hour…

Cine Latino Taps McNamara as Chairman

James M. McNamara has joined Spanish-language premium film channel Cine Latino as non-executive chairman. He will oversee programming, distribution, marketing and finance for the channel. Mr. McNamara was president and CEO of Telemundo from 1999 to 2005. He also was…

Sci Fi Casts for ‘Corn’ Remake

Sci Fi Channel’s remake of “Children of the Corn” has cast its first two stars, according to BloodyDisgusting.com. David Anders of “Heroes” and Kandyse McClure of “Battlestar Galactica” will star in the horror TV film, set to begin shooting Sept….

Travel Channel to Run ‘Amazing Race’

The Travel Channel has landed the exclusive cable broadcasting rights for season 12 of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” Multichannel News reports. The cable network will air the reality competition series Wednesdays at 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 3. Travel Channel also…

‘Dora’ Returns to Nick Jr.

“Dora the Explorer” returns for its fifth season on Nick Jr. and eighth season overall, this time with an entirely new voiceover cast, Multichannel reports. Among the new cast members are Caitlin Sanchez as Dora and Alexandria Suarez as Backpack….

Chargers’ Merriman Joins FSN ‘Preview’

In what Fox calls an unprecedented hire, San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman has been tapped for Fox Sports Network’s “Pro Football Preview,” the Los Angeles Times reports. According to the network, this is the first time an active player…

Harris, Chalke to Host Creative Arts Emmys

“How I Met Your Mother’s” Neil Patrick Harris and “Scrubs’” Sarah Chalke, who had a recurring role on the CBS sitcom last season, will reunite to host the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 13. The ceremony, to be…