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DIY Network, MLB Network Launch ‘Man Cave’ Contest

Anonymous — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:37:38 GMT

DIY Network and MLB Network are teaming up for their “Who Wants a Man Cave?” contest. “Man Caves” hosts Tony “Goose” Siragusa and Jason Cameron, along with MLB Network studio analysts and former MLB players Harold Reynolds and Mitch Williams, will transform the contest winner’s home into the ultimate man cave full of MLB merchandise, high-tech toys and deluxe furnishings. The transformation will be featured on a special edition of DIY Network’s “Man Caves” airing Sept. 29 and on MLB Network in October. Guys can enter the contest on either network’s site from June 12 to July 24 by submitting a video explaining why they want their own man cave.

VH1 Sets Critics’ Choice Movie Awards for Jan. 15

Anonymous — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:24:07 GMT

The 15th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards will air live on VH1 Jan. 15. The awards are decided upon by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. Nominations will be announced on Dec. 14. This will be VH1’s third straight year broadcasting the awards show. It will be executive produced by Bob Bain for Bob Bain Productions, Joey Berlin for Berlin Entertainment and Lee Rolontz for VH1. “The stars have always come out for our show, and they surely will be there in abundance again this year,” BFCA President Joey Berlin said in a statement. “What makes the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards extra exciting is the way VH1 transforms our gala evening into a memorable television event. I’m confident the 15th Critics’ Choice Movie Awards show will be the best ever.” (Editor: Baumann)

Travel Channel President Younge Departing

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:26:21 GMT

Patrick Younge will be leaving his post as president and general manger of the Travel Channel, effective January 2010. Mr. Younge said he’d been planning since 2007 to return to London when his youngest child entered high school there. His plans were known by senior management of parent company Cox and top staffers at Travel channel. “They also know they can rely on me to continue to give this business 100% through year-end to ensure our upfront commitments are delivered and there is a smooth handover to my eventual successor,” Mr Younge said a statement. (Editor: Baumann)

Granada America Changes Names to ITV Studios

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:24:54 GMT

Reality powerhouse Granada America is getting a new name: ITV Studios, Inc. The company behind formats such as "Hell's Kitchen" and "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here" will immediately be rebranded to reflect its British owners, ITV Studios PLC. Paul Buccieri will continue as chief executive officer of the new ITV Studios, Inc. The former Granada America was created in February 2004; Mr. Buccieri came on board about 18 months ago. ITV Studios, Inc.'s other U.S. projects include "Nanny 911" (which was recently revived and moved to CMT), "Kitchen Nightmares," "Celebrity Fit Club," "First 48," "Room Raiders" and "First Love, Second Chance." In the UK, ITV is known for a mix of reality and scripted series, including the iconic soap opera "Coronation Street." (Editor: Baumann)

Spike Presents ‘Guys Choice’

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

NBA scoring leader Dwayne Wade, UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen are Spike TV’s kind of guys. Those men will be among the winners and presenters at Spike’s third annual “Guys Choice” awards special. “‘Guys Choice’ is a one-night-only celebration of guydom and will be the biggest boys’ night out of the year,” said Casey Patterson, executive producer and senior VP of event production and talent development Spike TV. “We’re bowing down to everything that matters to our guys, from their childhood heroes, icons and sports legends to the current comedy, women, music and movies that matter to mankind.” Among the women represented on Spike will be Halle Berry, who is getting the Decade of Hotness Award, which no doubt will be placed next to her Academy Award. Judd Apatow, who has made a series of movies aimed at guys’ unique sense of humor, is being given the Mankind Award. Other awards are being decided by a fan vote at www.guyschoice.spike.com. Although voting is closed, viewers will be able to go to the site to view red carpet and backstage coverage of the “Guys Choice” event. The official sponsors of “Guys Choice” are AT&T, Corona beer, Degree V12 antiperspirant, Pizza Hut and the U.S. Army. “Guys Choice” will be taped May 30 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. The special airs June 21 at 10 p.m.

9.8 Million Tune in to ‘Jon and Kate’ Season Premiere

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:56:42 GMT

The season-five premiere of TLC’s “Jon and Kate Plus 8” drew more than 9.8 million viewers Monday night, ranking as the most-watched program of the night on television, including both cable and broadcast programs. The increased attention surrounding Jon and Kate Gosselin’s marriage troubles led to the show’s highest-rated episode (9.1 rating among women 18-34, 3.6 rating among men 18-34 3.6 and a 6.3 rating among 18-34) and the highest-rated telecast in TLC’s history among all key demos. In addition to 9.8 million total viewers, the show drew 6.6 million households.

Engvall to Host CMT Music Awards

Anonymous — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:54:03 GMT

Bill Engvall will host the 2009 CMT Music Awards, airing June 16 on CMT and CMT.com. The awards show will feature performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Def Leppard. Fans can vote for their favorites in each category at CMT.com through June 14 for the fan-voted awards show. Mr. Engvall hosts “Country Fried Home Videos” on CMT.

Fuel TV Expands Distribution With Dish Deal

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:11:32 GMT

Fuel TV, the News Corp. cable channel specializing in action sports such as surfing and skating, struck a deal with the Dish satellite TV service that expands the network’s distribution to almost 30 million U.S. homes. The network will be available on Dish’s Classic Gold 250 programming package, according to a statement released by the companies. “Fuel TV is one of our fastest-growing networks, and adding it to the Dish network lineup helps satisfy the demand from a rapidly increasing number of passionate viewers,” Mike Hopkins, president of affiliate sales and marketing for Fox Cable Networks, said in the statement.

DirecTV to Relaunch The 101 Network

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:52:17 GMT

DirecTV will relaunch The 101 Network on May 31 with a fresh look. The rebrand will include new 3-D graphics, a new logo and other broadcast elements that will reflect the network’s programming and new direction. The rebrand on May 31 will coincide with the premieres of “Oz” and “Deadwood.” The HBO series will be rebroadcast on The 101 Network uncut and commercial-free in HD on Sunday nights. The network announced in March that it will air the complete runs of canceled series “Eye,” “The Nine” and “Smith.” It also airs and co-produces NBC’s “Friday Night Lights,” which has been renewed for two more seasons.

WICT President-CEO Mosley to Exit June 30

Anonymous — Thu, 21 May 2009 18:46:15 GMT

Benita Fitzgerald Mosley will step down from her position as president-CEO of Women in Cable and Telecommunications on June 30. Ms. Mosley, a 1984 Olympic gold medalist, is departing the organization to join USA Track & Field as chief of sport performance. She has served at WITC for eight years. Parthavi Das, senior VP of strategy and initiatives for WICT, will serve as interim leader. Jennifer Dangar, immediate past chair and senior VP of distribution at Discovery Communications, will lead the search committee for Mosley’s successor. “We are proud of Benita for taking on new challenges at USA Track & Field, but will miss her energy and leadership,” Kyle McSlarrow, president and CEO of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association, said in a statement. “Our entire industry owes her a debt of gratitude for her dedication to advancing the careers and aspirations of women in our industry. Under her leadership of Women in Cable and Telecommunications, WICT has grown both stronger and more effective. We wish Benita continued success at USA Track & Field.”