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Daily Archives : Apr 16, 2013

CNN Wins Sunday Prime Among Cable News Channels as New Show Debuts to Strong Numbers

A new CNN program bowed Sunday night to strong numbers, pushing the channel to a ratings win among cable news channels. Deadline.com reports that "Parts Unknown," which features celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, attracted 747,000 viewers in its 9 p.m. time…

Glenn Beck’s TheBlaze Tests Live Commercials — Other Ideas in the Wings to ‘Transform Advertising’

By Jeanine PoggiAdvertising Age Glenn Beck’s fledgling cable network, TheBlaze, will test live commercials this week as part of an effort to keep viewers during breaks and counter ad-skipping via DVRs. Four live 90-second commercials will air during Mr. Beck’s…

Launch of NBCU’s New Cable Network Is Delayed by Months

NBCUniversal has delayed the planned launch of a new cable network, pushing back the launch date to summer 2013. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the extra few months before the launch of the Esquire Network — a rebrand…

Ozzy Osbourne Denies Report That He and Sharon Have Split

Ozzy Osbourne took to Facebook to deny reports that he and Sharon, who married in 1982, have split, reports People. “Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing," he wrote. "I’m just trying to be a…

NBC Rolls Out Summer Premiere Dates

NBC has announced its summer debut slate, with dates released for the premiere of the Anne Heche comedy "Save Me" and the adventure competition "Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls," reports TheWrap. "Get Out Alive" will feature "Man vs. Wild"…

Glenn Beck Testing Live Commercials on His Cable Network

Glenn Beck’s fledgling cable network is testing live commercials this week as a way to keep people watching during ad breaks and to sidestep ad-skipping on DVRs, reports Advertising Age. Beck will air four 90-second commercials during each evening show…

MTV Movie Awards Deliver Big Numbers

Not only did the MTV Movie Awards get some buzz because of Aubrey Plaza’s rushing the stage, but the show also attracted more viewers, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The annual awards show averaged 3.8 million viewers age 12 to 34,…

No Cameras Allowed During Kim Kardashian’s Divorce Trial

A judge has barred cameras from the courtroom during Kim Kardashian’s divorce trial from Kris Humphries, which is slated to begin May 6, reports the New York Post. Kardashian didn’t want cameras during the in-court proceedings, so the ruling is…

Disney XD Renews Breakout Comedy

Disney XD renewed a comedy series that has been a breakout hit for the network. Deadline.com reports that the channel will bring back "Crash & Bernstein" for a second season, with the network aiming for a fall 2013 premiere. The…

Twitter Talking With Viacom, NBCU About Video and Advertising

Twitter has held talks with Viacom and NBCUniversal about creating partnerships that would place more top-quality video and advertising on the social media network, reports Bloomberg. Twitter has talked about hosting TV clips for Viacom, and selling ads with those…