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CW reality executive Jennifer Bresnan is shifting to sister network CBS, replacing Ghen Maynard as head of the Eye network’s alternative programming division. The appointment represents a meteoric rise for Ms. Bresnan, who was named to her current position as…
ABC is enlisting TV Guide in its fall marketing plans, inking a deal to serve as the sole sponsor of the magazine’s Aug. 25 issue. The network has bought 21 pages of advertising in the issue, marking the first time…
CBS has closed a deal for Laurence Fishburne (“The Matrix”) to join the cast of its top-rated series “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.” Mr. Fishburne will make his first appearance on the show during the ninth episode of the show’s season,…
Granada America, the U.S. production division of the United Kingdom’s ITV, has promoted Sam Zoda from executive VP to chief operating officer. Mr. Zoda joined Granada America in 2004 as senior VP of production, developing and producing such series as…
Imaginary friends, talking animals and war are some of the topics behind the juried Emmy Award winners announced today by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Character designer Ben Balistreri from Cartoon Network’s “Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends” and…
The McCain campaign is fighting mad about Andrea Mitchell’s comments about the candidate on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” and it’s asking NBC News President Steve Capus for a meeting. In a letter sent Sunday, first reported by Politico.com, McCain campaign…
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is announcing a major increase in the agency’s efforts to publicize the nation’s digital TV transition, including events in more than 80 cities featuring FCC commissioners. Mr. Martin said today that the agency…
Ellen Stone has been promoted to senior vice president of marketing at Bravo Media. She will oversee development of brand strategy and consumer marketing for Bravo, in addition to consumer advertising, ad sales and digital marketing. Ms. Stone previously was…
Hollywood is gearing up to create what would be the first big Web hit. However, when an online show finally does break out into mainstream popularity, it may not come from traditional entertainment companies. Rather, the most successful Internet television…