Critic John Leonard Dies
Critic John Leonard, who had a television column in New York magazine and served as a commentator on “CBS Sunday Morning” died of complications from lung cancer, the Huffington Post reports. Leonard was 69. —Jon Lafayette
Yearly Archives : 2008
HBO Wins Obama Documentary Rights
HBO has acquired the rights to a documentary following President-elect Barack Obama, which will premiere in 2009 on the network, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The film, produced by Edward Norton’s Class 5 Films, is still in production with camera crews…
Food Network Magazine Gets OK From Hearst
Food Network Magazine was given the green light by Hearst Corp., with the publisher deciding to go ahead with plans to publish the periodical based on the cable network, DMNews reports. The magazine was tested in mid-October with a distribution…
DTV Transition a Top Priority for Obama, GAO Says
According to the Government Accounting Office, President-elect Barack Obama should make February’s national digital TV transition a top priority for his administration, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Along with rebuilding the military and improving the country’s international image, the federal office…
YouTube Live-Streaming Launch this Month
YouTube will launch live-streaming videos beginning Nov. 22 at its “YouTube Live!” event in the style of startups UStream, Justin.TV, Stickam and Mogulus, reports the Silicon Alley Insider based on information from an unnamed company source. YouTube employees are reportedly…
Estevez to Make ‘Men’ Brother Act
“Two and a Half Men’s” Charlie Sheen will get a visit from his real-life brother, Emilio Estevez, when the actor-turned-director makes a guest appearance on the hit sitcom, TV Guide reports. Estevez will play an old partying buddy of Charlie’s…
Jamey Sheridan to Guest on ‘Eli Stone’
Jamey Sheridan, whose TV credits include series regular jobs on “Chicago Hope” and “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” will guest star on ABC’s “Eli Stone,” TV Guide reports. The veteran actor will play an evening news anchor “banished” to 5…
Fox Does Midseason Shuffle
Fox is making some major midseason moves, shifting “House” to Mondays and “Bones” to Thursdays. In addition, the network is giving first-year drama “Fringe” a major boost by scheduling it behind the Tuesday night edition of “American Idol.” New drama…
Stations Face Possible FCC Fines
The Federal Communications Commission may fine two TV stations for violating the agency’s children’s television advertising rules, Broadcasting & Cable reports. KSTW-TV in Tacoma, Wash., and San Francisco’s KBCW-TV could face a fine of $8,000 apiece for the violations. KSTW…