The reinvention of “American Gladiators” is finally under way at NBC. The network is partnering with MGM Television and Reveille for a long-rumored modern update on the campy early-1990s classic. “This memorable series was once a worldwide phenomenon, and given…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin may have offered an apology, but it appears not to have helped. Some minority groups are still angry about his comments, which they said suggested cable company donations helped tailor the groups’ stance about…
Fox is offering the premiere episode of new fall drama “K-Ville” online at major Internet portals starting today. In addition to streaming on Fox.com, the episode is available on AOL, Yahoo, TVGuide, IGN and other sites. The episode streams commercial-free…
MySpace.com is getting into the presidential debates business, following YouTube’s lead. The social networking site partnered with MTV to create an interactive and real-time “presidential dialogue series.” The series will launch Sept. 27 with a dialogue featuring former senator and…
New HD Studio Expects to Receive Green Approval
DirecTV announced Tuesday it will exclusively broadcast Disney Channel’s “High School Musical 2” in high definition. The movie will have three airings on Friday at 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight ET on the satcaster’s original entertainment channel, The 101….
HD programming picks for Aug. 23-Aug 29: “Snakes on a Plane,” “The Departed,” “Big Love” “Snakes on a Plane” (HBO HD). Saturday, Aug. 25, 8 p.m.: The Internet sensation starring Samuel L. Jackson, about venomous snakes unleashed on unsuspecting passengers…
Associated Television International President David McKenzie on Wednesday announced the appointment of two top-level executives. James Romanovich, previously head of domestic TV and international sales at Allumination Filmworks, was named president of worldwide media and entertainment at ATI. Mr. Romanovich…
MyNetworkTV has ordered an NFL magazine show for the fall. The hourlong “NFL Network: Total Access” will air Saturday nights starting Sept. 8. Hosted by 2006 Sports Emmy nominee Rich Eisen, former NFL MVP Marshall Faulk and 11-time Pro Bowler…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is apologizing to some minority groups, who contend his latest statements in a push to let cable customers choose their channels a la carte were “patronizing and insulting.” While strongly defending his view…