HBO has acquired the rights to a documentary following President-elect Barack Obama, which will premiere in 2009 on the network, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The film, produced by Edward Norton’s Class 5 Films, is still in production with camera crews…
Food Network Magazine was given the green light by Hearst Corp., with the publisher deciding to go ahead with plans to publish the periodical based on the cable network, DMNews reports. The magazine was tested in mid-October with a distribution…
According to the Government Accounting Office, President-elect Barack Obama should make February’s national digital TV transition a top priority for his administration, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Along with rebuilding the military and improving the country’s international image, the federal office…
YouTube will launch live-streaming videos beginning Nov. 22 at its “YouTube Live!” event in the style of startups UStream, Justin.TV, Stickam and Mogulus, reports the Silicon Alley Insider based on information from an unnamed company source. YouTube employees are reportedly…
“Two and a Half Men’s” Charlie Sheen will get a visit from his real-life brother, Emilio Estevez, when the actor-turned-director makes a guest appearance on the hit sitcom, TV Guide reports. Estevez will play an old partying buddy of Charlie’s…
Jamey Sheridan, whose TV credits include series regular jobs on “Chicago Hope” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” will guest star on ABC’s “Eli Stone,” TV Guide reports. The veteran actor will play an evening news anchor “banished” to 5…
Fox is making some major midseason moves, shifting “House” to Mondays and “Bones” to Thursdays. In addition, the network is giving first-year drama “Fringe” a major boost by scheduling it behind the Tuesday night edition of “American Idol.” New drama…
The Federal Communications Commission may fine two TV stations for violating the agency’s children’s television advertising rules, Broadcasting & Cable reports. KSTW-TV in Tacoma, Wash., and San Francisco’s KBCW-TV could face a fine of $8,000 apiece for the violations. KSTW…
Tuesday’s Democratic win is kicking off a battle among two leaders of the House of Representatives for a top committee post, a fight with potentially large implications for the television advertising market. U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, a California Democrat and…