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There's something surreal/delightful about a swishy dressmaking contest provoking such a momentous battle between a couple of bald, middle-aged, Jewish heterosexuals. Yes, Harvey Weinstein and NBC's Jeff Zucker are still squabbling about Project Runway, and, to the chagrin of the show's many devoted fans, seem no closer to kissing and making up. For those of us who haven't managed to quite grasp the intricacies of this particular catfight, today's Times breaks it down: Weinstein, whose company produces the series, tried to move it from NBC-owned Bravo to Lifetime, because he hates Bravo's president Lauren Zalaznick. But Zucker said, hold on, NBC has the right of first refusal to keep the show on one of its channels, and filed suit.

So now Lifetime can't air the new episodes already in the can, and a new generation of reality show stars—not to mention the latest dream-making/crushing speeches from Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Tim Gunn, and Nina Garcia—will float in limbo for God only knows how long. Meanwhile, Bravo is creating imitation shows that may replace Project Runway on their schedule but not, obviously, in our hearts. We think it's time for a public campaign, like when Fiona Apple's record company wouldn't release her album. The URL FreeProjectRunway.com is available!

Legal Tangles of 'Project Runway Keep It Frozen on the Catwalk [NYT]