"Six Feet" Revived

March 10, 2006

The Fishers are coming back to lifeĀ—on 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

The cast of the HBO cable channel drama series 'The Sopranos' starring James Gandolfini (R) is shown in this undated publicity photograph. The series begins its sixth season on March 12, 2006. REUTERS/Annie Liebowitz/HandoutReuters - 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, 2006

AP - 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, 2006

AP - Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:

Polygamist juggles 3 wives on HBO drama 'Big Love' (Reuters)

March 10, 2006

The stars of the new HBO cable channel drama series 'Big Love' Jeanne Tripplehorn (L) and Bill Paxton are shown in this undated publicity photograph. The series is about a family man played by Paxton who has three wives and seven children, all liviing together in three adjoining houses in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah. The series premieres on March 12, 2006. REUTERS/Ron Batzdorff/HBO/HandoutReuters - 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

This photo provided by Nickelodeon shows actor Sean Flynn, 16, co-star of the network's 'Zoey 101,' the top-rated show with the 11-to-14-year-old crowd. Flynn is the grandson of legendary actor Errol Flynn. (AP Photo/Nickelodeon, Andrew Macpherson)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

This undated publicity photo, released by HBO, shows actor James Gandolfini in his role as Tony Soprano, head of the New Jersey crime family portrayed in HBO's 'The Sopranos.' The acclaimed dramatic series starts its sixth season March 12, following a 20-month hiatus. (AP Photo/HBO, Barry Wetcher)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

Evangeline Lilly is no carpetbagger. But thanks to a seemingly 
 anomalous endorsement deal, she is a carpet seller.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, 2006

AP - 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

Wafah Dufour, Osama bin Laden's niece, is seen in an undated publicity photo. Dufour, 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.' REUTERS/PRNewsFoto/ReganMedia, Constance NazarieffReuters - 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, 2006

E! 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

Canadian actor Eric McCormack is pictured singing into his Emmy statuette in this file photo from 2001. The star of the long-running television program 'Will & Grace,' will appear in the 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.REUTERS/Andy ClarkReuters - 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, 2006

AP - 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, 2006

AP - Ricky Gervais is busy.

Chloe Sews Up "Runway" Crown (E! Online)

March 10, 2006

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.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, 2006

AP - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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, 2006

Reuters - 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.