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Monthly Archives : February 2009
It Took More Than Stars to Boost Grammys’ Viewership
CBS, Recording Academy Rolled Out Major Promo Push
2009 Looks Like Make-or-Break for Web Video Companies
Economic Pressures Expected to Thin Herd of Competitors
Online Video Site Defies Recession
OVGuide Reports First Profit, but Will Others Follow?
Column: Blame It on ‘The Boy From Oz’
With Jackman Hosting, Oscars Become Must-See Motivation to Get Antenna for Digital TV
Disney XD Looks Good in Debut
The Walt Disney Co. said its new cable channel aimed at boys, Disney XD, got off to a fast start. The show expected to be the cornerstone of the rebranded channel, “Aaron Stone,” drew more viewers than any series premiere…
Viewers Give Warm Welcome to Whedon’s ‘Dollhouse’
Weeks of marketing and years of pent-up interest from Joss Whedon fans helped Fox’s “Dollhouse” score a solid welcome Friday night. The much-anticipated drama notched a 2.0 rating/6 share among adults 18 to 49 during its 9 p.m. Friday premiere,…
Adalian Column: Doesn’t Hollywood Realize We’re in a Recession?
If America’s headed for another Great Depression, somebody better tell Hollywood’s celebrity class. While millions suffer through unemployment—and the rest of us wonder if we’ll be next—more than a few residents of Hollywoodland apparently have decided that now would be…
Alcohol, Sex Find Commercial Space
Media outlets are changing their stance on prohibiting certain kinds of ads after the traditional staples have begun cutting back on spending, the Los Angeles Times reports. During commercials for last Sunday’s Grammy Awards, viewers in Los Angeles saw spots…
‘Grey’s’ Stars Not Heading Out
“Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes denied rumors that series stars Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight are leaving the show, People reports. Rhimes said at Thursday’s NAACP Image Awards that news of the actors’ departure was “taken out of context” in…