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MGM Launching Nostalgic Network

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MGM is launching its own broadcast network. Sort of.

Set for digital broadcast is “Me-TV,” a network which MGM is filling with classic shows from its own library. Titles include Cheers, M*A*S*H, Star Trek, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Bob Newhart Show, and the original Green Hornet. Me-TV, which stands for “Memorable Entertainment TV,” is a collaboration between MGM and Weigel Broadcasting of Chicago.

Me-TV will be available to any affiliate station with the digital equipment capable of broadcasting it. MGM plans to rotate shows regularly to provide fresh (retro) content.

MGM gets apocalyptic comedy

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MGM is working acquiring the apocalyptic comedy 2012-ish: The Day the Earth Bent Over.
The movie is about a young scientist who tries to save the planet from catastrophes that endanger mankind. Among the cast is a buffoon president (sounds familiar) and a manic depressive head of NASA.
The movie is said to be a satire much like Airplane.