'Runway' changes channels - 實境秀

Project Runway即將轉到Lifetime撥出,
Bravo的母公司NBC Universal目前控告到法庭阻止轉台.

'Runway' changes channels

In a major blow to Bravo, Project Runway has just announced that it is
packing up and moving to Lifetime, beginning November 2008 with the premiere
of season six. Host Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, show mentor, are both fashioning
their new home at Lifetime, reports USA TODAY's Gary Levin. The five-year
deal was announced by Lifetime Networks’ President and CEO Andrea Wong and
The Weinstein Company’s Co-Chairmen Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

NBC responded by filing a lawsuit today in the New York Supreme Court to try
to stop the series from moving to Lifetime. “We believe that this lawsuit is
without merit. While good for the market for lawyers, it is always
unfortunate when parties try to win in court what they have lost in the
marketplace,” said David Boies, counsel to The Weinstein Company.

第五季會在七月撥出,
Lifetime預計在11月撥出第六季.

Plans are still underway for Bravo to air season five of “Runway.”
According to the suit, the Weinstein Co. asked Bravo to launch the season in
July, rather than in the fall. In a concession to the Weinsteins, NBC/Bravo
said it agreed to do so.

Now, with Lifetime slated to air its “Runway” in November, that would mean
three cycles of the show would air in 2008.

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