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Daily Archives : Oct 20, 2015

Another TV Blackout in the Works as Deadline Looms

With two players unable to come to terms, the latest in a series of TV blackouts was becoming increasingly likely early today. Deadline.com reports that the adversaries in the latest tussle over carriage are Tribune Broadcasting and AT&T’s U-Verse. With…

CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN and NFL Teams Named in Antitrust Suit

An antitrust lawsuit has been filed against NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, NFL Sunday Ticket provider DirecTV and every team in the NFL. Dominic Patten reports on Deadline.com that the “sprawling new antitrust class action lawsuit” was filed Friday by lawyers…

Trailer Unveiled for New ‘Star Wars’ Movie — Watch It Here; Sites Crash Due to Heavy Demand as Tickets Go on Sale

“Star Wars” fever flared up Monday as the producers unveiled a full-length trailer for the new movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” during halftime of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” telecast and “Star Wars” fans crashed online ticket sites in the…

PBS Takes the Wraps Off Key Dates, Including the Premiere for ‘Downton Abbey’s’ Final Season

Although one key date was missing from the schedule, PBS has unveiled a batch of premiere dates for early 2016. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that the rollout for the hotly anticipated final season of “Downton Abbey” is set for Jan. 3 at…

Adjusting to Life in an On-Demand World: Top TV Execs Talk About the Changing Landscape

The global business of television and the changes that have occurred in the past year took center stage as the Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) put on its annual State of the Industry newsmaker luncheon with top executives from…