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A Murdoch Talks Tough at NATPE

Shine Group head Elisabeth Murdoch told NATPE attendees that they need to buck up in the face of tough economic times and follow their audiences into social networking, the Los Angeles Times reports. She said that "we all act more…

‘Nightmare’s’ Englund to Appear on ‘Bones’

Actor Robert Englund, best known from as killer Freddie Krueger in the "Nightmare on Elm Street" films, will make an appearance on Fox’s "Bones," reports TV Guide. The episode will involve death and a slasher on the loose, which may or…

Daystar TV Sponsoring NASCAR Chevy

The faith-based Daystar Television Network will become the chief sponsor for the Golden Gate – Richard Childress Racing Development Team for the 2010 NASCAR K&N Pro Series. Daystar was previously an associate sponsor. Daystar is now primary sponsor of the newly designed No….

Fox Elevates Programming Trio

Shana C. Waterman and James Oh have been promoted from directors to VPs of current programming at the Fox network, reports B&C. Fox also elevated David Sleven from manager of comedy development to director of current programming.  — Allison J….

Trifecta To Launch Hispanic Soap

Trifecta Entertainment announced plans to syndicate "Hacienda Heights," a soap opera starring Mauricio Mendoza and featuring an all-Hispanic cast to be produced in both Spanish and English. Trifecta is pitching the soap, to be available in the fall, to English-…

Ad Prices for Academy Awards Show Same As Last Year

Ad prices for the 2010 Academy Awards broadcast remain at the same level as last year, between $1.3 million and  $1.5 million per 30-second spot, reports Advertising Age. The nominations for the Oscars, which this year will feature 10 contenders…

‘CSI’ Creator Zuiker to Address NAB Show

Breaking down the subject of how to take content to the next level across multiple platforms is the mystery that "CSI" creator and exec producer Anthony Zuiker will solve when he’s the man in the spotlight at the upcoming National…

BET Report: Buying Power Up Among African Americans

According to a survey commissioned by BET of more than 80,000 African American consumers, conducted over an 18-month span, African Americans in 2008 accounted for a 10% increase in population from the year 2000, while African American buying power increased more…

Bocelli and Blige to Duet on Grammys

CBS’ broadcast of the Grammy Awards Sunday will team former Grammy winners Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli on a duet, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Blige and Bocelli will sing the Simon & Garfunkle classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water." A…

Steve Jobs Asks Networks to Drop Prices on iTunes

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs is expected to introduce the next big thing in electronics tomorrow — the Apple Tablet, a flat PC — and in anticipation of that announcement, Jobs has met privately with top TV executives to urge them to…