Who’s on Top in Cable?
The ratings for cable for the week ended June 21 give a number of channels the opportunity to claim a piece of the No. 1 spot. Citing Nielsen figures, Media Life reports that USA came in as the top cable…
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Big Night for HBO — the Pay-Cable Net May Have Another Hit on Its Hands
With the critically acclaimed drama series “True Detective” premiering its second season Sunday night — while also helping to launch two new comedy series on HBO — the pay-cable network saw a surge in viewers. Media Life reports that season…
Overhaul for Cable Net: New Logo, New On-Air Look and New Programming Direction — and It’s All About Reaching One Demo
A major cable network announced “a complete overhaul of the network’s brand identity to complement a slate of new, original programming.” The network is TV Land, which unveiled a new logo and explained its new programming direction Tuesday. Said Kim…
Video: Co-Host’s Emotional Return to ‘The Talk’
A fixture of the CBS daytime staple “The Talk” returned Tuesday from what she called “a bump in the road.” Co-host Sharon Osbourne returned to tears, cheers and a standing ovation after a leave of absence for an undisclosed medical…
If Women Ran Hollywood
If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like if women ran Hollywood — starting with the writers room on a hot network sitcom — here’s your chance to find out. Funny or Die has released a clip exploring that…
Verizon Completes Takeover of AOL, Paving Way for New Video Service
Verizon Communications has wrapped up its acquisition of Internet firm AOL in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, The New York Times reports. The deal wrapped Tuesday, “paving the way for the start of a mobile-first video service this summer,”…
Cable Channel Launching 13 New Series
One cable channel has rolled out a lineup of new programming that may be the most ambitious current launch on TV, with 13 new series and almost 800 new episodes in the hopper for the third quarter. Sportsman Channel announced…
Stephen Curry, Serena Williams, American Pharoah and Ronda Rousey Among Nominees for 2015 ESPYs — We Have the Complete List of Nominees Along With the Broadcast Schedule
ESPN today unveiled plans for the 2015 ESPYs, announcing that voting is under way and rolling out the list of nominees. Among the high-profile sports figures who are up for the honors are Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Serena Williams, American…
Animated ‘Aliens’ Comedy Gets Green Light
A new animated comedy series has received the green light, with the announcement today that Comedy Central is moving ahead with “Jeff and Some Aliens.” The show was picked up for a 10-episode run, to launch in 2016. It’s created…
Sportsman Channel Dials Deep Into Hunting, Fishing and Shooting With Launch of More ‘Red, Wild & Blue’ Shows in Q3
Press release from Sportsman Channel, June 24, 2015: Passion, education — and monster whitetails — dominate Sportsman Channel’s all-new Q3 programming lineup beginning June 29. Thirteen new series and nearly 800 new episodes are available this summer to accommodate the…