Online video site Metacafe has raised $30 million in Series C financing, led in part by new investors Highland Capital Partners and DAG Ventures. Existing investors Accel Partners and Benchmark Capital also participated in the round of financing. The company…
TV Guide Network has signed Joey Fatone to co-host its Red Carpet programming through 2008 with Lisa Rinna. Mr. Fatone’s and Ms. Rinna’s first team up will be in September for the Emmy Awards. Ms. Rinna was hired to replace…
The finale of History Channel’s “Ice Road Truckers” drew 4.8 million viewers, making it Sunday night’s top-rated show among households on ad-supported cable. The show has been a surprise hit both on cable and on the Internet. History.com’s “Ice Road…
The A&E Network, which is returning to the original scripted drama business after several years of reality programming, has ordered pilots on two new series. The shows are tentatively titled “The Beast” and “The Cleaner.” Both orders are cast-contingent. “The…
Public broadcasting station WGBH-TV in Boston and AARP Publications will partner to develop and produce TV specials relevant to viewers 50 and older. The multiyear partnership, announced today, will start with the production of “Caring for Your Parents,” scheduled to…
Key U.S. production team members for the pending BBC America 7 p.m. weeknightly newscast were named Tuesday by executive producer Rome Hartman. “We’ve assembled an immensely talented team, bringing a wealth of experience, contacts and editorial savvy. Their skills, combined…
Bob Bibb and Lew Goldstein, the two promotion executives who helped launch Fox and The WB, have been named co-chief marketing officer of Lifetime Networks. The duo has been working with Lifetime on a consulting basis and helped launch the…
Korean entertainment company Sidus Corp. has made an investment valued at $20 million in ImaginAsian Entertainment, which runs ImaginAsian TV, a cable channel targeting Asian viewers in the U.S. The deal gives ImaginAsian capital to expand its operations, as well…
An “Entourage” movie is not completely out of the question, according to Doug Ellin, the show’s creator and executive producer. Talking with TelevisionWeek managing editor Melissa Grego, Mr. Ellin said although the possibility of a movie hasn’t been discussed, he’s…
ESPN plans to incorporate user-generated video into its “Monday Night Football” games this season. Fans who create videos about their favorite teams’ upcoming appearances on “Monday Night Football” will be able to upload them on the “Monday Night Surround” section…