Google co-founder Larry Page argued at a presentation organized by unlicensed-device backer New America Foundation that mobile unlicensed devices should be able to share the digital TV spectrum with TV stations, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Google hopes to use the…
Social news site Reddit is developing a TV show for PBS’ affiliate stations, CNET reports. “YourWeek” will put a youth-focused spin on news headlines chosen by Reddit users, the Web site says. No television broadcast date has been set, but…
Jorja Fox will return for the season premiere of “CSI” this fall, TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello reports, citing unnamed sources. The article didn’t indicate whether the producers had been contact to confirm or deny the report. However, “CSI” boss Carol…
Showtime has slated the sixth season of “Penn & Teller: Bullshit!” for June 19, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Showtime has ordered 10 half-hour episodes for the new season, the newspaper notes. —Vlada Gelman
Media General is laying off employees at 22 of its stations, Broadcasting & Cable reports. A weak economy resulting in less spending by advertisers is one of the reasons for the cuts, Providence, R.I., station WJAR explained in a statement,…
Vanessa Williams will host the sixth TV Land Awards, the cable channel’s annual ceremony honoring achievements in classic television. The singer and “Ugly Betty” star is set to headline the June 8 event, with honorees set to include Mike Myers,…
Publicis Groupe has acquired EmporioAsia, one of China’s leading digital agencies, Online Media Daily reports, and will rename it EmporiaAsia Leo Burnett. Paris-based Publicis, parent of Leo Burnett, said the new company will operate as part of Leo Burnett’s growing…
Stage 9 Digital Media, Disney-ABC Television’s Web production studio, has signed a deal with Loyola Marymount University’s School of Film & Television in Los Angeles to allow students to develop short-form content. “These students are the demographic that looks to…
Executives from NBC Universal, the Wall Street Journal, Nielsen Mobile and wireless content distributor Kyte at the MediaBistro Circus conference on Wednesday discussed the need for simplicity when it comes to mobile media, Online Media Daily reports. Executives also stressed…
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals set a new briefing deadline in an appeal by ABC and its affiliates against the Federal Communications Commission’s $1 million-plus indecency fine for a 2003 episode of “NYPD Blue,” Broadcasting & Cable reports. The…