Scripted Comedy for VH1
VH1 is taking on scripted comedy with a new series called “I Hate My 30s.”The ensemble series is framed by a doctor character who guides viewers on a study of a group of people on the verge of turning 30….
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GSN is Going to the Cats
The former Game Show Network unveiled a full development slate that features game shows, reality shows, talk shows and a cat competition.GSN also renewed three of its original programs: “Lingo,” “Chain Reaction” and “World Series of Blackjack.”Among the new shows…
‘Bounty Hunter’ Finds WE
WE has ordered 10 hour-long episodes of a new reality series called “Wife, Mom, Bounty Hunter,” which follows the personal and professional exploits of former professional wrestler Sandra Scott.The women’s entertainment network owned by Cablevision also renewed its series “The…
Mark Burnett Tapped to Produce MTV Movie Awards
With their awards franchise drawing criticism in recent rounds for becoming too static, MTV has tapped reality producer Mark Burnett to executive produce this year’s Movie Awards.MTV announced the plans at the Television Critics Association’s semi-annual press tour, where Mr….
Sci Fi and USA Network Announce New Series
Sci Fi Channel and USA Network announced several new projects at the Television Critics Association semi-annual press tour Friday, including a new “Flash Gordon” series. As is their TCA custom, Sci Fi announced an extensive slate. The “Flash Gordon” series,…
Dolan Family Ups Its Offer for Cablevision
The Dolan family, which founded Cablevision Systems, raised its offer to take the company private to $30 a share from the $27 a share they originally bid in October.Cablevision stock fell 73 cents to $28.87 Friday morning after the new…
’24’ Content Headed to Sprint Phones
Sprint has hooked up with the Fox series “24” in a deal that bring previews of episodes to subscribers’ cellphones.The deal is another example of how networks and advertisers are finding new ways to use programming content as part of…
CBS Getting Carriers to Pony Up
CEO Les Moonves is hopeful that CBS’s long quest to get paid by the cable operators that carry CBS stations will soon succeed.Speaking at an investor conference on Wednesday, Mr. Moonves said retransmission consent money could bring “hundreds of millions…
Wolf Exits MTV Post
MTV Networks’ chief operating officer and its head of affiliate sales are leaving the company.Michael Wolf, former managing partner at McKinsey & Co., joined MTV as president and chief operating officer a little more than a year ago. “We’re grateful…
NBC Leads the Pack in Total WGA Awards Nominations
NBC edged out other broadcast rivals with the most nominations for the 2007 Writers Guild of America awards. Shows including “The Office” and freshman programs “Heroes” and “Friday Night Lights” helped propel the network to the front of the pack.PBS’s…