Week 2: Bragging rights for ABC, CBS and NBC
NBC tied with ABC for the ratings lead in the key 18-49 demo in week two of the new TV season, while CBS won...
Televisa said to be in Lions Gate deal
There’s been no official announcement yet, but the Los Angeles Times reports that Mexico’s Grupo Televisa is teaming up with Lions Gate Entertainment to...
Peacock gets Oxygen for 925M
NBC Universal is adding to its stable of cable networks with a 925 million bucks deal to acquire Oxygen Media. The women-oriented cable network...
AT&T says Aloha to 2.5B worth of spectrum
A major chunk of repurposed former television spectrum is going to telco giant AT&T in a 2.5B deal with Aloha Partners. The high quality...
Buyer wants refund from Emmis
Emmis revealed in its quarterly report that SJL Acquisition is demanding a 10 million bucks refund from its purchase of KHON-TV Honolulu, claiming that...
Hearst Corporation undeterred
Although the independent directors of Hearst-Argyle Television have said "no" to a buyout of public shareholders by Hearst Corporation at 23.50 per share (9/28/07...
WABC chopper pilot killed
While some people think flying a helicopter is dangerous work, just standing on a Manhattan sidewalk proved to be the most dangerous thing that...
Spike signs deal with Jesse James
Spike TV signed what it calls "a major talent and production deal" with multi-media impresario, Jesse James, who has built his custom motorcycle building...
"Deal or No Deal" adds syndication
"Deal or No Deal' is still a big hit in primetime, but NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution is already gearing up to syndicate the...
Ion cuts carriage deal with Mediacom
Ion Media Networks announced a distribution agreement with Mediacom that includes not only the main Ion Television network (which is entitled to must carry...
Tower company leaves VA TV station racing for time
A two-year, DTV upgrade project came crashing to a halt last March for independent WSKY-TV Chesapeake, VA (Norfolk-Hampton-VA Beach DMA), when winds (only 40...
Florida station wins prior restraint case
A federal appeals panel in Florida has struck down a state judge's order that had barred WKMG-TV (Ch. 6, CBS) Orlando from airing stories...
TV station wins prior restraint case
A federal appeals panel in Florida has struck down a state judge's order that had barred WKMG-TV (Ch. 6, CBS) Orlando from airing stories...
Cable puts seven in top 100
Week one of the new TV season saw broadcast networks place 93 shows in the top 100 for the key 18-49 demo, led by...
Hogan to host Gladiators
NBC has hired Hulk Hogan to host "American Gladiators" when the action reality series returns as a mid-season replacement. "Hulk Hogan is an American...