Starz Entertainment, ramping up its original programming, said it plans to air a new comedy, “Party Down,” the first series it has bought from sister company Starz Media. “Party Down,” about a group of Hollywood wannabes working for a Los Angeles catering firm, was created by Rob Thomas, with John Enbom...
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“Friday Night Lights” will be the centerpiece of the fall season on DirecTV’s original programming service, The 101 Network. A critical darling challenged by low ratings on NBC, “Friday Night Lights” returns for a third season with original episodes that will be seen first on DirecTV beginning Oct. 1...
Starz is partnering with cable and satellite providers to offer sneak previews before the launch of its first original series “Crash” on Oct. 17. The first two episodes of the show will be available via free on-demand through Comcast, Cox, Charter, Time Warner Cable in Los Angeles, Verizon FiOS TV, Mediacom...
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If you call your local cable operator and ask the customer service representative about the new series “Crash,” there’s a good chance they’ll not only know it’s on Starz, but will be able to give you their review. CRAWLING FROM THE WRECKAGE Dennis Hopper is in the cast of new series "Crash,"...