NBC News’ Russert Dies
NBC News’ Tim Russert died today after collapsing from a heart attack at the NBC News Washington bureau, which he had run for 20 years, TVWeek reports. Russert also served as the moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He was…
Daily Archives : Jun 13, 2008
Dish Sneaks ‘Amanda’ Before Theatrical Release
Dish Network will provide a sneak preview of the theatrical film “Finding Amanda” through a deal with Magnolia Pictures and HD Net. Subscribers will be able to view the film in standard definition via pay-per-view for $9.99 and through Dish…
Washington Figures Pay Tribute to Russert
Official Washington reacted with shock and disbelief at the sudden death of “Meet the Press” host Tim Russert on Friday. As Washington bureau chief of NBC News and host of the premier Sunday morning network talk show, Mr. Russert was…
Community: Remembrances of Tim Russert
TelevisionWeek invites friends and colleagues of Tim Russert to leave remembrances of the TV newsman, who died today at age 58. Mr. Russert, NBC News’ Washington bureau chief, was host of the longest-running show on television, “Meet the Press.” He…
CEO Scannell Shifts to Chairman at Next New Networks
Herb Scannell, founder and CEO of online video studio Next New Networks, will move out of his CEO post and full-time into the chairman role, the company announced today in a blog post. Mr. Scannell will stay on as CEO…
NBC News’ Tim Russert Dead at 58
First there was a gasp of disbelief, then grief spread across the country Friday afternoon at the news that Tim Russert, moderator of “Meet the Press,” had collapsed and died of a heart attack at the NBC News Washington bureau…
Scripps Ups Powell to Business Affairs VP
Scripps Networks has promoted Rhonda Powell to vice president of business affairs. She will oversee the business affairs team servicing Food Network. Ms. Powell was previously the director of legal affairs for Scripps Networks. She also serves on the company’s…
Dish Network Launches Eurochannel
The Dish Network has added Eurochannel, which offers movies, music, television shows and original productions from all over Europe in original audio with English subtitles. The channel will be available at no extra cost to its French Bouquet subscribers (who…
‘Runway’s’ Final Bravo Season Starts July 16
Bravo announced “Project Runway’s” fifth season will premiere July 16 at 9 p.m., a new earlier time slot. This marks the last season of “Runway” on Bravo, as the series is slated to move to Lifetime for season six. The…