"Six Feet" Revived
March 10, 2006
The Fishers are coming back to lifeĀon basic cable.
Bravo has ponied up $15 million for the exclusive rights to air reruns of HBO's groundbreaking Emmy-winning series "Six Feet Under" for the next four years, "Daily Variety" reports.
The end is near for Tony Soprano and company (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - The end is finally near for
America's favorite mob family, and Las Vegas is cheerfully
setting odds on who gets to sleep with the fishes.
Univision Shares Jump Amid Reports of Bid (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Shares of Univision Communications Inc. surged nearly 4 percent Friday as reports emerged that a consortium of private-equity investors and key Univision shareholder Grupo Televisa were considering making a bid for the Spanish-language media conglomerate.
Lineup for the Sunday TV News Shows (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Polygamist juggles 3 wives on HBO drama 'Big Love' (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Mob boss Tony Soprano may be the
toughest dad on television today, but the latest patriarch on
his way to prime time is clearly busier -- Utah polygamist Bill
Hendrickson on new cable TV drama "Big Love."
Sean Flynn Reflects on Family Heritage (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - He never met him, but Sean Flynn can rattle off at rapid speed all of the high points in the life of his legendary grandfather, Errol Flynn.
Sopranos' Tour Showcases Hit Sites (AP)
March 10, 2006
AP - As the tour bus curves out of the Lincoln Tunnel into New Jersey, Marc Baron prepares his guests for what they're about to see: what Tony Soprano sees during the opening credits of "The Sopranos."
"Lost" Star Finds New Gig (E! Online)
March 10, 2006
E! Online - Evangeline Lilly is no carpetbagger. But thanks to a seemingly
anomalous endorsement deal, she is a carpet seller.
Lou Ferrigno Files Lawsuit Over Store (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - As "The Incredible Hulk," Lou Ferrigno probably would have ripped off his shirt in anger. Instead, he's suing his brother over trademark rights to a fitness equipment store.
"Lost" Star Finds Gig
March 10, 2006
Evangeline Lilly is no carpetbagger. But thanks to a seemingly anomalous endorsement deal, she is a carpet seller.
The actress best known to TV viewers as "Lost" castaway Kate Austen has signed a deal with the upscale Karastan company to feature in four print ads for the rug manufacturer.
Osama bin Laden's niece to star in reality TV show (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Osama bin Laden's niece, an aspiring
singer who posed for a sexy photo shoot in a men's magazine
last year, has signed up for a reality television show about
her life and her as yet unfulfilled "quest for stardom."
"Idol" Drops to a Dozen (E! Online)
March 10, 2006E! Online - American Idol trimmed four more hopefuls from its ranks Thursday night, leaving an even dozen to duke it out in the finals.
Will and Grace star returns to NY stage in June (Reuters)
March 10, 2006
Reuters - Eric McCormack, a star of the
long-running television program "Will & Grace," will appear in
the US premiere of a new Neil LaBute play, taking over a role
played in London last year by another well-known television
personality, "Friends" star David Schwimmer.
Rather: Market Exists for Good Journalism (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Could Jon Stewart, host of a satirical cable news show, ever replace CBS' "60 Minutes" commentator Andy Rooney? That was the hypothetical scenario presented to former anchorman Dan Rather at a Harvard University forum.
'Office' Auteur Turns to Animal Kingdom (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - Ricky Gervais is busy.
Chloe Sews Up "Runway" Crown (E! Online)
March 10, 2006
E! Online - In a surprise victory Wednesday night, the Houston-based Chloe Dao
was the only designer to escape Heidi Klum's auf weidersehen and
be crowned the winner of Project Runway.
"Idol" Down to 12
March 10, 2006
"American Idol" trimmed four more hopefuls from its ranks Thursday night, leaving an even dozen to duke it out in the finals.
In the final round of multiple eliminations, Kinnik Sky, Will Makar, Ayla Brown and Gedeon McKinney were issued their walking papers, in a result that even the judges predicted incorrectly.
New Psych Evaluation Sought in 'Idol' Case (AP)
March 10, 2006AP - A judge has ordered a third doctor to evaluate a California man charged with stalking a former American Idol contestant.
Schieffer a reluctant hero at CBS News (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - When Bob Schieffer took over at the "CBS Evening News" a year ago tonight, it was supposed to be only a temporary assignment.
FX's "Black," Bravo's "Runway" nab record ratings (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Two cable reality series yielded record ratings running in the same time slot Wednesday, the premiere of FX's "Black. White.," and the finale of Bravo's "Project Runway."
Fox makes 'House' call for Season 3 (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Fox has prescribed a third season for its red-hot medical drama "House," which stars English actor Hugh Laurie as a brilliant doctor with a poor bedside manner.
NBC expands order for 'Deal' (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - NBC has ordered eight more episodes of the game show "Deal or No Deal," the network said Thursday.
Cattrall starring in Elton's ABC comedy pilot (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Kim Cattrall has been tapped to star in ABC's comedy pilot "Him and Us," which centers on a gay British rock star and his longtime manager.
Malick gets her 'Day' in ABC comedy pilot (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Wendie Malick has come on board the ABC comedy pilot, "A Day in the Life," which chronicles a young couple's wedding day from the points of view of the various participants. Malick will play the bride's mom.
McDermott, Richards join ABC drama pilots (Reuters)
March 10, 2006Reuters - Dylan McDermott has joined ABC's drama pilot "A House Divided," which explores the conflict between a Midwest farming community and the U.S. government.