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Project Runway moves to Lifetime
'Project Runway' heads to Lifetime

By MICHAEL SCHNEIDER

Lifetime has its designs on "Project Runway." The hit reality skein will hop from Bravo to Lifetime effective this fall.
In a stunning network hop, "Project Runway" producer The Weinstein Co. has signed a five-year deal with Lifetime to move the show - cable's top-rated reality skein - to the femme-centric cabler. Show's sixth season will premiere on Lifetime in November.

The move has prompted Bravo owner NBC to file suit in New York Supreme Court against the Weinstein Co.

"We believe that this lawsuit is without merit," said Weinstein counsel David Boies. "While good for the market for lawyers, it is always unfortunate when parties try to win in court what they have lost in the marketplace."

The show's defection to Lifetime was announced Monday by Lifetime prexy/CEO Andrea Wong and Weinstein Co. co-charimen Harvey and Bob Weinstein.

"'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, the Weinsteins 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."

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