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…
Congress gets its first opportunity to overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s new media ownership rules this week, and the most likely prospect is that FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin will experience his first rebuff. The big question isn’t whether the…
For new CBS Television Distribution President John Nogawski, inheriting the mantle of the legendary Roger King at the country’s top syndication company is a heady circumstance. Not only does he take over a distributor that boasts eight of the industry’s…
Television ratings for the 2008 NCAA March Madness college basketball tournament have taken a tumble this year, as marquee schools such asMichigan, Ohio State, Illinois and Florida dropped out early, damping fan interest in the annual ritual. Web viewership surged…