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Sci Fi Announces Online Programming

“Farscape” is returning to the Sci Fi channel as online programming. The network has ordered a 10-part Webisode series that will be executive produced by Brian Henson and Robert Halmi Jr. and produced by The Jim Henson Co. in association…

‘Top Chef’ Finale Will Air Live

The finale of “Top Chef 3 Miami” will be presented live, Bravo announced Sunday at the Television Critics Association meeting in Los Angeles. Last season, there were reports about who won the competition before the concluding episode aired. Bravo also…

Bravos Launches New Game Site

Bravo is launching a new Web site that gives TV junkies the chance to play network executives and win a $100,000 grand prize. TVbigshot.com is a season long game in which players start with a $300 million programming budget and…

BET Sticking With ‘Mess’

BET executives Sunday defended their upcoming program “Hot Ghetto Mess,” which has already had advertisers pull out because of claims that it features negative depictions of African-Americans. BET Entertainment president Reginald Hudlin, speaking Sunday at the Television Critics Association meeting…

‘General Hospital’ Spin-Off a Hit for SoapNet

SoapNet’s original “General Hospital” spin-off drew the highest ratings in the network’s history when it debuted on Thursday. “General Hospital: Night Shift” drew record numbers of total viewers, women 18-34 and women 18-49 to the Disney-owned SoapNet. The weekly primetime…

Showtime Having Best Year Ever, CEO Says

Showtime plans to have original episodes of four of its series on the air during October. At the Television Critics Association meeting Saturday in Los Angeles, Showtime executives said the network plans to launch two of its comedies, season three…

Disney Channel Announces New Series

Disney Channel has big plans for Aug. 17, the night of the world premiere of “High School Musical 2.” Following “High School Musical 2,” Disney will preview new cartoon “Phineas and Ferb.” The series will return for its regular run…

Snoop Dogg Joins E! Family

E! Entertainment said it plans to air a new reality series featuring former gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg and his family. The show is scheduled to debut later this year, the network announced Friday at the Television Critics Association meeting in…

Discovery to Launch Planet Green Channel

Discovery Communications said it plans to help rebuild the tornado ravaged city of Greensburg, Kansas, with Leonardo DiCaprio as the centerpiece of the launch of its new Planet Green Channel. “Eco Town,” a 13-part series, will be the “centerpiece of…

Cable Upfront Set to Wrap Up Higher Than ’06

On Track to Book $6.9B as Buyers Look to Secure Q4 Spots