Hallmark in FiOS deal
Crown Media Holding announced that Hallmark Movie Channel standard definition has secured distribution across Verizon’s FiOS TV footprint. “The response from our distribution partners...
Dance tops Talent
The next to last episode of "So You Think You Can Dance" led Fox to a victory with adults 18-49 for Wednesday night, beating...
HDTV catching on
A study by the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing (CTAM) shows that over half of all television households now own a high-definition television, a dramatic increase over the 2008 figure and
More of the same for Sinclair
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Steve Marks, COO of the company’s television group, noted how unusual it was for revenues in Q2, normally a stronger quarter,...
Dish expresses cautious optimism
It hasn’t yet won its patent dispute with TiVo, but Dish Network and EchoStar at least have reason to be hopeful after finally winning...
Current TV celebrates the release of its journalists
Former Vice President Al Gore drew criticism from some for essentially keeping mum as North Korea held two journalists from his Current TV in...
“American Idol” back to three as Abdul exits
Fan and critic complaints about the new four-judge format for season eight didn’t appear to have anything to do with Paula Abdul’s announcement that she would not be back for a ninth season
NBC's got ratings
"America's Got Talent" led the field on Tuesday and carried NBC to a victory on 18-49 and total viewers.Tuesday Overnight Nielsen ratingsRatings/ShareAdults 18-492.9/52.5/81.7/51.4/41.0/30.4/1Adults 18-342.2/82.2/81.2/41.5/50.7/20.4/2Total...
Breaking: Abdul leaving Idol
After weeks of speculation, Paula Abdul broke the news via her Twitter account:"With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to IDOL....
Once again, it's CBS and Fox
"So You Think You Can Dance" continues to draw 18-49 viewers to Fox this summer, even though NBC's "America's Got Talent" continues to be...
Daisy Fuentes to host and produce “American Latino TV"
American Latino Syndication, a wholly-owned division of Los Angeles-based LATV Networks, announced that Daisy Fuentes is hosting and co-executive producing "American Latino TV" this...
Copyright setback for TiVo
The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) has issued a preliminary finding which would void two claims of TiVo’s Multimedia Timewarping
REELZCHANNEL goes live with VCI Solutions
VCI Solutions announced that REELZCHANNEL has selected their Orion Business System to manage their back-office operations. REELZCHANNEL, owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, provides a distinctive...
Jesse Ventura project greenlighted
truTV has ordered seven episodes of the series “Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura.” A pilot for the series reportedly was well received at the...
CBS claims Monday crown
Without "The Bachelorette" as lead-in, ABC's "Dating in the Dark" fell and CBS marched to a decisive win Monday in 18-49 and total viewership.Monday...