Comcast Entertainment Group has signed a new multiyear agreement with Ryan Seacrest. The deal expands Seacrest’s television and new-media production business across Comcast’s networks through his independent production company, Ryan Seacrest Productions. The production company will develop programming for Comcast…
SoapNet will air a 24-hour marathon of the original “Beverly Hills, 90210” on Sept. 1 starting at midnight. Twenty-four episodes from the show’s first four seasons will be featured. The marathon is in anticipation of the premiere of The CW’s…
CNN’s plan to reallocate resources domestically will result in a 25% reduction in staff at its Chicago bureau to nine positions, the Chicago Tribune reports. The larger plan is to scatter journalists who can work across different media such as…
SlamBall has signed a series of multiplatform content-distribution agreements for the 2008 SlamBall Championship Series. The title SlamBall game will be broadcast exclusively on CBS on Nov. 2. Eight regular-season games will be available on national sports network Versus on…
MSNBC has decided that Rachel Maddow, who became an exclusive political analyst this year, is ready for a prime time hour of her own. “The Rachel Maddow Show” will debut at 9 p.m. Sept. 8, after the presidential nominating conventions….
Valerie Bertinelli has signed on to star in a still-untitled TBS sitcom pilot, Daily Variety reports. The series, produced by Sony Pictures Television, will feature Bertinelli as a single mother of two who must take over the family’s lumber business….
IMG Sports Media’s Slamball contests are set to broadcast on Versus and CBS, Daily Variety reports. The sport is described as “team action sport” that incorporates elements from other traditional events. Versus will air eight matchups beginning Aug. 31 leading…
FX will air the series finale of its critically acclaimed program “The Shield” on Nov. 25, Daily Variety reports. The network has already taped additional material and discussions based on the show in order to build up anticipation for the…
Get ready for more stomach-turning adventures as Travel Channel starts a new season of “Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern.” Mr. Zimmern, a renowned chef and food writer, has unpacked his knife and fork and is ready for whatever local dishes…
MSNBC announced today that Rachel Maddow will be taking over one-time MSNBC general manager Dan Abrams’ 9 p.m. slot, the New York Times reports. Maddow, who also hosts a talk show on radio’s Air America, will begin her hosting duties…