As US cable channel ABC Family prepares to launch into its popular seasonal period, president Paul Lee talks to Michael Rosser about the challenges that lie ahead for the network.

Gone are the days when science fiction was considered the playground of nerds. Sci Fi Channel general manager Dave Howe talks to Michael Rosser about how his network helped turn around these perceptions, and what the future holds.

Charlie Caminada left Hit Entertainment two years ago to join fellow former Hit executive Rob Lawes and set up new venture Ludorum. Caminada talks to Michael Rosser about leaving Hit, their first project and what's next on the agenda.

As Nicktoons gears up to launch new animated series Speed Racer: The Next Generation (26x30'), a slate of new licensing agreements have been signed for the property.

Italian entertainment channel Sky Vivo has ordered a stripped talent series from producer Europroduzione.

RDF USA is to produce a new reality series with the Oxygen Network based around the home life of rapper Coolio and his six children.

Anthony E Zuiker is the creator of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, the world's biggest television franchise. He talks to Michael Rosser about why the death of TV has been greatly exaggerated and his plans to keep his creation on the cutting edge of the digital world.

Canadian producer Devine Entertainment hopes to fill its coffers by launching an online content distribution unit.

US cablenet Sundance Channel is considering launching the first international versions of the channel and is preparing to establish a domestic comedy block.

Media Construction Group is to follow up an epic three-part documentary on the history of Chinese inventions with an ambitious series about the history of money.