Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films and A&E Network today said they are in development on a new series entitled “Being …” Mr. Jagger will serve as executive producer for the series. Each one-hour episode of “Being …” will profile a musician,…
Showtime Networks today said it is picking up the comedy series “Weeds,” a single-camera comedy from Lions Gate Television about a single mother who makes ends meet by selling marijuana in suburban Los Angeles. “Weeds” has received a 10-episode commitment…
David Lyle has been named general manager and chief operating officer of the new Fox Reality Channel. Mr. Lyle, previously president of entertainment for FremantleMedia, the studio behind Fox’s hit “American Idol,” will report to Tony Vinciquerra, president and CEO…
CBS is moving the premiere of its new FBI drama series “Numb3rs’ to Sunday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m. (ET). “Numb3rs” will be broadcast immediately following the AFC Football Championship in all time zones. The show will debut in its…
The WB marketing executive Suzanne Kolb has been hire as senior VP of marketing for E! Networks.Ms. Kolb will be responsible for creative services, strategic brand partnerships, on-air promotions and online marketing for E! Networks, which includes E! and Style…
Fox Sports Networks and the Arena Football League reached a multiyear agreement Thursday to carry regular-season games on 11 of FSN’s owned and affiliated regional sports networks. Most of the FSN regional telecasts will take place on Fridays and Saturdays….
The YES Network today named Ray Hopkins chief operating officer. He will be responsible for day-to-day operations and will have direct oversight of the network’s cable and satellite distribution. He will report to President and CEO Tracy Dolgin, a fellow…
Sundance Channel said Thursday that Jay Mohr will host “Festival Dailies,” its program covering the 2005 Sundance Film Festival. The half-hour show will air Jan. 24-28 at 9 p.m., with a one-hour special Jan. 29 that will include an announcement…
New Line Television said Thursday that “The Lord of the Rings” is the centerpiece of a new syndicated movie package it is calling New Line 11. The films will be sold at the National Association of Television Program Executives conference…
Superstation WGN this week added 1.2 million Comcast subscribers in the San Francisco Bay area. The deal brings WGN’s household total to 65 million.