Fox wants scripts, Syfy wants ghosts

GOT A SCRIPT IN YOU? Fox and the New York Television Festival are again sponsoring the Fox-NYTVF Comedy Script Contest. The fourth annual competition for half-hour comedy TV pilots offers the chance to win $25,000 and a development deal. Original concepts can be submitted April 4-18 or 1,500 submissions, whichever comes first. Details at nytvf.com/2011_fox_contest.htm.

HAUNTED HOMETOWN? If you've got one, Syfy wants to hear from you. Finalists in America's Hometown Ghost Hunt will be named online in August, then fans will choose the winner for a "Ghost Hunters" shoot. Submit your spooky city (through March 30) at syfy.com/gh.

VOTE FOR THE FUNNY Comedy Central's inaugural Comedy Awards will be handed out April 10. Online votes will decide Best Viral Original and Breakthrough Performer, with weekly fan votes contributing in other categories, too. Make your choices at thecomedyawards.com.

EXTRA 'IDOL' Never-been-seen full performances by the top 24 contenders in this season's "American Idol" are now streaming online. Click on Top 24 under Video Categories at americanidol.com/videos. - Diane Werts