HBO renewed epic drama series "Rome" for a 12-ep 2nd season to begin in the fall of ’07. Season 1 debuted Aug 28. — BBC America signed a 2-yr, multi-million dollar drama deal with Granada Intl for 160 hrs of programs. Shows included in the deal have yet to be finalized. — Starting Sept 19, all remaining Yankees games on YES Net will be presented in HD. — ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose will stay put, signing a long-term agreement to remain with Bristol. — IFC renewed "Henry’s Film Corner" for a 2nd season, entitling it "The Henry Rollins Show" and expanding its format. Launching in Mar, it will move from being a monthly review show to a weekly, 20-part series. — TV Land inked a deal with Lions Gate TV for reality TV pilot "I Pity the Fool," (wt) featuring Mr T. — CMT will host "One Country," a concert starring Willie Nelson, Alan Jackson and others, on Oct 1, 8pm ET. Proceeds will benefit Katrina’s victims.

The Daily

Subscribe
Wednesday–April 17

Review Board: Telecom Ad Challenges on the Rise at NAD

If it feels like you’re seeing more reports of ad challenges in the telecommunications sector, you’d be right. NAD is at the heart of it.

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Apr 25
2024 Cablefax 100 Awards Magazine Release: April 25, 2024
Jun 13
2024 American Broadband Congress Conference Registration is Open!
Jun 26
2024 FAXIES Awards Nominations Are Open!
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB?
VIEW JOBS

Hiring? In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors, The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact Rob Hudgins, [email protected], for more information.