Sci Fi has announced it is changing it’s programming and its name to Syfy staring July 7th: Building upon sixteen years of water cooler programming and soaring ratings growth following its most-watched year ever, SCI FI Channel is evolving into Syfy on air and on-line beginning July 7th, it was announced today by Dave Howe, President, SCI FI. By changing the name to Syfy, which remains phonetically identical, the new brand broadens perceptions and embraces a wider and more diverse range of imagination-based entertainment including fantasy, paranormal, reality, mystery, action and adventure, as well as science fiction. It also positions the brand for future growth by creating an ownable trademark…

Joost today launched its new Flash-based, download-free global web video service at www.joost.com. In addition, Joost features a number of social tools which are designed to help people navigate through the largest online library of legal video programming and to integrate user expression directly into the service. “People have always relied on their friends’ recommendations to figure out which movies they want to watch, or talked about their favorite TV shows and moments with friends and colleagues – and now Joost has combined those real-life experiences in one online destination,” said Mike Volpi, CEO, Joost. “Our integrated social tools make it easier than ever for people to find the shows,…

Our friends at MTV sent us an update on the season along with a clip from the finale of “A Shot At Love 2 With Tila Tequila”. When the race for love heats up, emotions get out of control with special editions of MTV’s “A Shot At Love 2″ beginning June 24. Every Tuesday, for three consecutive weeks, MTV will indulge fans with updates on contestants both reviled and beloved, reveal who Tila finally chose and look back at the ups-and-downs of the tumultuous season. “A Shot At Love 2″ special programming includes: “A SHOT AT LOVE 2 REUNION: HAPPY HOUR” Airs Tuesday, June 24 at 10pm (ET/PT) Fans will…