In the first phase of a major local programming initiative, Los Angeles pubcaster KCET is teaming up with Warner Bros. Entertainment to launch a weekly primetime movie showcase hosted by Martin Sheen.

The broadcaster noted that KCET programming will not be impacted. By Carly Thomas Associate Editor KCET and local Southern California PBS stations are set to be consolidated into one name: PBS SoCal.

Unable to renegotiate its deal with PBS, longtime Los Angeles affiliate KCET announced Friday it will go independent and drop the full public television lineup after the end of this year. By Alex Ben ...