Rachel Maddow is a welcome change of pace to the cable news networks’ roster of “white male divas,” the New York Times says. MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show” provides viewers with similar news and commentary about politics, but her “calming”…
Following her second reality series Emmy win for Bravo’s “My Life on the D-List,” comedienne Kathy Griffin is rising in the ranks of famous, the Washington Post reports. While she became the subject of controversy after her comments at last…
Several local and national sports announcers participated in a workshop about refereeing held by the National Basketball Association, the New York Times reports. The seminar is part of the NBA’s attempt to educate broadcasters about officials and their duties. While…
“Married With Children” alum Ted McGinley has danced his final cha-cha, becoming the second celebrity to get cut during this week’s debut of “Dancing With the Stars” on ABC, the Associated Press reports. “Some of us aren’t meant to dance,…
Entertainment Studios Launch Six HD Nets Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, an independent producer and distributor of first-run syndicated content, is launching six targeted HD channels through Verizon’s FiOS TV, the company said. The six channels, Cars.tv, Pets.tv, Comedy.tv, Mydestination.tv, Es.tv…
HD programming picks for Sept. 25-Oct.1: “Survivor,” “Gamer Generation,” “NCAA Football: Alabama vs. Georgia” “Survivor” (CBS) Thurs., Sept. 25, 8 p.m.: The iconic reality series enters the high-definition realm for its 17th iteration, taking place against the backdrop of Gabon,…
The player: Lee Supercinski, producer, “Futurama” The play: A series based in the future, such as “Futurama,” would lend itself well to cutting-edge technology. But in terms of high-definition, the show was lacking. Originally pitched to be in HD during…
General Electric is teaming with Taiwan-based Tatung Co. to form a joint venture, General Displays & Technologies, which would design, market and service GE-branded HDTVs. GDT, announced Wednesday, also will partner with GE-owned NBC Universal to develop an open platform…