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Project Runway is saying “Auf Wiedersehen!” to Bravo and hello to Lifetime according to
Variety. The Weinstein Co signed a 5 year deal with Lifetime beginning with the next edition of the show airing on the network this November. Needless to say NBC and Bravo are not all that happy being dumped and have filed suit against The Weinstein Co in the NY Supreme Court, but TWC does not feel they have the case.
Here is what Lifetime and TWC said about their new joint relationship with Project Runway.
“‘Project Runway’ is one of the best television programs on the air today on broadcast or cable,” Wong said. “I am a huge fan. All my friends are huge fans. Having watercooler movies, dramas, and reality shows like ‘Project Runway’ is what Lifetime Television is all about. We welcome The Weinstein Company, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn to the Lifetime family for many walks down the runway to come.”
In a statement, theWeinsteins thanked NBC and Bravo for helping nurture the show into a hit, but said “having Lifetime’s unique cable reach will ensure that the show will continue to grow and expand in the years to come.”
“Lifetime is one of the strongest cable networks in the industry, with great leadership and a true commitment to original programming,” the Weinsteins said. “We are very excited for the many new opportunities that will now be provided to ‘Runway’ and its fans and look forward to premiering the sixth season in November 2008.”
I for one can’t wait to see what changes Lifetime makes to the show because you know there will be some! And Lifetime has been doing some great work in the reality department with How To Look Good Naked, Your Mama Don’t Dance, Lisa William’s Life Among the Dead and America’s Psychic Challenge!
