TLC has named Laura Staro vice president of its research division. Ms. Staro has been with Discovery Networks since September 2004, first serving as director of research and on-air planning for Discovery Health Channel and Fit TV. In August 2006…
Cox Communications plans to add wireless to its bundle of entertainment and communications services in 2009. The wireless service, which will join Cox’s digital cable, high-speed Internet and telephone offerings, will allow customers to view television shows, access content saved…
Fox Sports Networks is breaking up its giant regional sports network Fox Sports South into three pieces to offer more localized coverage to subscribers. Fox Sports Carolinas and Fox Sports Tennessee will be received by viewers in their respective states…
A&E Network said it has picked up a second season of original drama “The Cleaner” starring Benjamin Bratt. “The Cleaner” is the network’s first scripted series in six years. Production on season two’s 13 episodes is scheduled to start soon…
Branding Campaign Adds Musical Talent
Net’s Tried-and-True Ways Take It to Top
CBS is planning to jump into the variety show sweepstakes and is working with “Hairspray” producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron on a new project about suburban witches. In addition, filmmaker Curtis Hanson (“L.A. Confidential”) and “Jericho” executive producer Carol…
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