Fox’s “24” and ABC’s “Lost” are adding recurring cast members, the Hollywood Reporter says. Reiko Aylesworth will play smart and successful Amy on “Lost.” Previous TV credits for the actress include recurring roles on “24” and NBC’s “ER.” Speaking of…
General Motors, one of the nation’s biggest advertisers, on Friday reported a $4.2 billion third-quarter operating loss and has been cutting back on its first-quarter upfront ad buys on broadcast and cable networks. Network ad sales executives say GM this…
World Wrestling Entertainment is taking a beating from the weak economy, Daily Variety reports. Its pay-per-view revenue fell by 13% for the third quarter, which saw three high-profile WWE broadcasts—“The Great American Bash,” “SummerSlam” and “Unforgiven”—take in $16.4 million. However,…
The economy continues to take its toll on local television stations with two stations in Kansas and Washington letting go of employees. KTKA-TV, ABC’s affiliate in Topeka, Kan., laid off nine employees Thursday due to economic pressures, the Topeka Capital-Journal…
In response to a new challenge from Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., for the top House Energy & Commerce Committee seat, supporters of its current occupant, Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., are coming out to support the congressman, Broadcasting & Cable reports….
Despite posting a 14% increase in its third quarter, DirecTV still feels the negative effects of the struggling economy, the Wall Street Journal reports. The largest satellite provider in the U.S. added only 156,000 new subscribers for the quarter, a…
FX has canceled reality show “30 Days,” Broadcasting & Cable reports. The series and its fish-out-of-water premise, where participants lived in unfamiliar cultures or lifestyles for 30 days, was the last remaining unscripted show on the cable network. A spokesperson…
Fox News Channel’s Greta Van Susteren has won the first post-election sit-down interview with the former Republican vice-presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. The widely sought interview, to be taped in Alaska starting this weekend, is expected to dominate Monday’s…