TV news: June 2008 Archives

HBO has renewed the half-hour drama ‘‘In Treatment’’ for a second season and is moving production on the show from Los Angeles to New York.

The second season of ‘‘In Treatment,’’ based on the Israeli series of the same name, will feature a brand new roster of patients to Dr. Paul Weston (Gabriel Byrne). Byrne and Dianne Wiest, who plays Paul’s own therapist, Dr. Gina Toll, are returning.

Clay and Fantasia and Kelly and the Davids — they get the spotlight on "American Idol." But there are unsung heroes behind every singer: the musicians. And the ones on "Idol" are a bit miffed.

Their union is, anyway. The American Federation of Musicians has filed a federal lawsuit against the producers of "Idol," claiming musicians were underpaid because the show’s live music was re-recorded for reruns.

The USA Rock Paper Scissors League is proving to have staying power in the media industry.

The championship tournament of the league devoted to the playground game is heading to Fox Sports Network as an hourlong "Best Damn Sports Show Period" special Oct. 6.

Last year's big RPS tourney: "The greatest duel in sports!".

The makers of ‘‘Gossip Girl’’ are planning a spinoff series set at a girls boarding school.

Producers are hoping to expand the popular CW show by either giving co-star Taylor Momsen her own series or by introducing a new character in the fall who is later spun off.

Actor Patrick Swazye watches the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs play on May 23 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Patrick Swayze is not only faring well with his cancer treatment, he's been cleared to go back to work. Which means he'll be back in Chicago soon to film his debut season of the A&E FBI drama, "The Beast."

VH1 is looking for actresses who aren’t afraid to scream.

The cable network has greenlighted ‘‘Scream Queens,’’ a series from Lionsgate that will gather 10 unknown actresses to compete for a ‘‘major’’ role in a horror movie from Lionsgate Films. The contestants will compete in challenges and be schooled by acting coach John Homa. Their skills and progress will be judged by an unnamed director from Lionsgate’s roster.

Gordon Ramsay is in a California state of mind.

The fiery Scottish chef and star of Fox’s ‘‘Hell’s Kitchen’’ and ‘‘Kitchen Nightmares’’ was all smiles at the opening of his latest restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood, on Wednesday evening. The event was attended by celebrity guests such as ‘‘Will and & Grace’’ co-star Eric McCormack, ‘‘Survivor’’ host Jeff Probst, Khloe Kardashian and David Beckham.

So why did Ramsay decide to set up shop on the West Coast?

"Jericho" fans saved the CBS drama once, and they are determined to save it again. Roll your eyes, but at least admire the tenacity of the folks behind a new billboard in Los Angeles, seeking a new home for the show ...