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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is in support of letting consumers reapply for $40 coupons toward the purchase of a DTV converter box, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The first coupons sent out by the National Telecommunications & Information Administration,…
CBS Corp. chairman Sumner Redstone rejected the possibility of a CBS-Viacom reunion, the Hollywood Reporter says. Redstone approved of CBS’ proposed acquisition of CNET despite the economy’s downturn and declining stock prices, the newspaper says. Viacom and CBS split in…
A merger between Time Warner and NBC Universal is being considered, CNBC‘s Julia Boorstin reports. Time Warner’s divestment of Time Warner Cable will provide the company with the monetary means to purchase NBC Universal, the Web site says. NBC Universal…
“Crusoe,” NBC’s retelling of Daniel Defoe’s classic “Robinson Crusoe,” has cast Sam Neill, Sean Bean and Joss Ackland, the Hollywood Reporter says. Bean will play Crusoe’s widower father in flashbacks, the newspaper says. Neill also will be featured in flashbacks…
Place-based video network Channel M has partnered with Park Media to upgrade its digital distribution infrastructure, Media Daily News reports. The upgrade will allow advertisers to target specific retail locations and dayparts, while adjusting content to that audience, the Web…
“Hero,” Perry Moore’s novel about a gay superhero, was pitched as a TV series to two networks, Moore told New York magazine. Moore also revealed that he received offers from both networks and that a decision should be announced any…
Rosie O’Donnell and Fran Drescher are teaming to develop and star in a new sitcom, In Touch Weekly reports. “The New Thirty” will follow two high school friends and neighbors on the verge of a midlife crisis, the magazine says….
Google co-founder Larry Page argued at a presentation organized by unlicensed-device backer New America Foundation that mobile unlicensed devices should be able to share the digital TV spectrum with TV stations, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Google hopes to use the…
Social news site Reddit is developing a TV show for PBS’ affiliate stations, CNET reports. “YourWeek” will put a youth-focused spin on news headlines chosen by Reddit users, the Web site says. No television broadcast date has been set, but…