BROADCAST/CABLE

BROADCAST/CABLE

TNT has passed on renewing Trust Me for  second season.  The Erick McCormack/Tom Cavanagh dramedy debuted in January to 3.4 million viewers, tho that number fell off considerably thru the season. (Cynopsis 4/13)

MTV Networks and BET will launch HD feeds of many of its networks on the DISH Network, reports THR.  Of the network involved are BET, CMT, Spike, VH1, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CMT.  All will be available to those DISH subscribers who have the Classic Bronze 100 HD package. (Cynopsis 4/13)

Also on DISH, the NFL Network and the satellite provider have settled their issues – terms were not fully disclosed, but we do know that it includes carriage of the NFL Network on DISH in a new multiyear deal. (Cynopsis 4/13)

Showtime had four pilots in front of it for possible development, and has decided to pass on all four.  One of Possible Side Effects, written and directed by Tim Robbins and starring Josh Lucas; others included Ronna and Beverly from Lionsgate; The Farm, a spin off of The L Word; and The End of Steve starring Matthew Perry. (Cynopsis 4/13)