Branching out from its more traditional music programming, Gospel Music Channel is looking to prove that it has a sense of humor. The network said it will be launching an original series called “Ha!: Standing Up for Clean Comedy.” The…
Mike Hess thinks of himself as a well-rounded guy who just happens to have a passion for data analytics. This month, Mr. Hess joined Carat from OMD, where he was global research director for five years. As executive VP for…
“Wife Swap” producer RDF USA is looking to lock lips with a U.S. network for “French Kiss,” a Gallic format that challenges male contestants to kiss as many women as possible over the course of several days. RDF USA has…
Pixar Animation Studios, the Jim Henson Co. and Animal Planet will be among the presenters at the NAB Show’s 2009 Content Theater. Pixar will host a case study in Pixar stereoscopic, examining the use of 3-D technology in the company’s…
MLB Network will broadcast 61 spring training games, including 45 live games. Each game will be a simulcast of the local broadcast. The network’s spring training broadcast schedule kicks off Feb. 25 with San Francisco at Cleveland live from Goodyear…
Daisy Whitney’s New Media Minute
In the clearest sign yet that The CW will live to fight another season, the network has given early renewals to a half-dozen existing series, including Superman drama “Smallville.” The CW President Dawn Ostroff began telephoning executives at Warner Bros….
The CW is feeling groovy about Ashton Kutcher’s “The Beautiful Life,” greenlighting a pilot for the project and bringing on “Swingtown” and “Jericho” scribes Mike Kelley and Carol Barbee to serve as executive producers. “Life,” which has been in development…
BET Networks has tapped Essie Chambers as its senior vice president of original programming. Ms. Chambers, who comes to BET Networks from Nickelodeon, will oversee development of new reality and scripted series, in addition to the company’s current shows. She…
Andy Richter is reuniting with Conan O’Brien, signing on to serve as announcer for Mr. O’Brien’s new incarnation of “The Tonight Show.” NBC is expected to announce the decision later today. Mr. Richter and Mr. O’Brien entered the pop culture…