“Lost” led the way at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror films’ 35th annual Saturn Awards nominations. The ABC show received 11 nominations, followed by “Heroes” with six nominations and “Battlestar Galactica” and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,”…
CBS has teamed with LMNO Entertainment for “I Get That a Lot,” a hidden-camera special featuring appearances by Jessica Simpson, Heidi Klum and Ice-T. The concept has celebrities taking on civilian jobs, but denying their true identities when customers spot…
Animal Planet has opened its annual search for Hero of the Year. Beginning today, viewers can submit a nominee here who demonstrates the qualities of an animal advocate. A 250-word essay is required to nominate a hero. Nominators will be…
Time Warner Cable launched Primetime On Demand today. The new channel features shows from the primetime lineups of broadcast and cable networks, including NBC, CBS, USA and FX. Among the shows available on the on-demand channel are “Heroes,” “The Biggest…
Cox Communications has added a Bollywood Hits on Demand subscription package in select markets. The package features 40 hours of Bollywood movies and music. New titles will be added weekly. The package, which costs $9.99 per month, is available to…
Michael J. Fox will return to ABC with a one-hour special airing May 7. “Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist” follows Mr. Fox as he travels the globe to explore the enduring power of hope and optimism. Mr….
Dish Network has partnered with History and Ensequence to launch History Interactive. The 24/7 interactive TV (iTV) experience offers factoids, questions, games and galleries related to History’s programming. The iTV experience, which also allows viewers to set their DVRs to…
CBS Interactive has promoted Sarah Cain to vice president of communications. Ms. Cain, who was previously director of communications, will be responsible for the communications function for CBS Interactive, which includes BNET, CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, CBS.com and CBSSports.com. She will…
The second-season premiere of AMC’s original series “Breaking Bad” drew 1.7 million viewers, up 40% from last year’s season average. The show generated a 36% increase among adults 18 to 49 and a 50% increase among men 18 to 49,…
Consumers could cut back their spending on subscription television, broadband and mobile services by $5 billion in the next 12 months in response to the economic downturn, research company In-Stat reports. For TVWeek’s comprehensive coverage of how the recession is…