Congress this week is likely to rebuke the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to allow newspapers and broadcasters to acquire each other in the same city, Television Week reports. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) has introduced a motion to overturn the proposal…
The Travel Channel ordered eight episodes of new spooky reality series “Extreme Ghost Adventures” from “Pros vs. Joes” producer Michael Yudin, Daily Variety reports. Former “Extra” anchor Jon Kelly will be the new host of ABC’s “The Mole,” which hasn’t…
Former “Quincy, M.E.” star Jack Klugman sued NBC Universal, saying the studio’s claim that the show has a cumulative net loss of $66 million is false, Web site DeadlineHollywoodDaily.com reports. An attorney for Klugman, whose production company was entitled to…
History Channel is starting an advertising campaign this month that focuses on contemporary series such as “Ice Road Truckers” and “Ax Men,” TelevisionWeek reports. The A&E Television Networks’ channel had record first-quarter ratings largely due to those two shows, the…
Starz next month will start a $25 million marketing campaign that will include a new logo and 30-second advertisements on shows such as “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and “Access Hollywood,” Multichannel News says. Last month, Starz tied Warner…
Former “Deadwood” star Ian McShane will be featured in the NBC drama pilot “Kings,” the Hollywood Reporter says. Meanwhile, CBS drama “Can Opener,” will include Omar Gooding playing a brain surgeon aiming to get through residency, the Hollywood Reporter says….
Media buyer ZenithOptimedia has lowered its forecast for U.S. advertising spending for 2008 as the effects of the housing crisis seep into the economy and consumer confidence droops. Zenith sees newspaper advertising taking a bigger hit while Internet spending grows…