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The ABC daytime staple “The View,” which has had its ups and downs over the past year, has stabilized to the point that its interim executive producer has landed the job full time, and the show has been renewed for its…
Viacom announced today that Paramount Pictures, which is owned by Viacom, is seeking an equity partner. Here’s the entire announcement issued today: Viacom Inc. has initiated a process to explore opportunities for a significant strategic minority equity investment in Paramount…
The next city where Google will set up its high-speed fiber-optic Internet and television service will be Huntsville, Ala. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reports that city leaders announced the news Monday. “Mayor Tommy Battle was flanked by Google representatives…
A new video clip offers a twist on “Game of Thrones,” with GOP front-runner Donald Trump inserted into the action. Here it is:
The popularity of “The Walking Dead” and other original AMC Networks programs — including their popularity among Internet pirates — has prompted the company to adopt new technology in an effort to prevent the shows from being leaked before their…
A report from a Wall Street analyst who urged bold moves by Viacom was met with a surge in the company’s share prices. The New York Post reports that Viacom stock rose 4.5% Monday, closing at $36.86, following the report…
This year’s Academy Awards ceremony will have to contend with an aggressive counterprogramming move on another network. Deadline.com reports that Fusion has entered into “a multiyear partnership with Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital banner that will make the multiplatform news…
A high-profile study released today provides an exhaustive and damning analysis of major media firms’ diversity problems. The AP reports that the study by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for…
Music producer Dr. Luke opened up about the nasty legal battle he’s in with singer Kesha and let it be known that he denies accusations that he harmed her. He took to Twitter today to defend himself, writing: “I didn’t…
Raycom Media and The E.W. Scripps Company announced today that they are entering into a development partnership. The companies said in the announcement that the arrangement “brings the strengths of their respected local broadcast operations together to create and grow…