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The view from fourth place isn’t bad, according to NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff Zucker, who told financial analysts Thursday that NBC prime time is looking up and that NBCU could take in nearly $4 billion during the advertising…
Contending cable TV programming is growing increasingly “coarse” and “indecent,” four congressmen are unveiling a new bid to require cable and satellite operators to offer subscribers family-friendly choices. Their effort is drawing support from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin…
With summer reality competition on the rise, most shows endured ratings declines Wednesday night. Fox continued to dominate with “So You Think You Can Dance,” while the season premiere of “Last Comic Standing” gave NBC its best Wednesday evening since…
NBC’s studio is no longer NUTS. NBC Universal has changed the name of NBC Universal Television Studio to Universal Media Studios. The change expands the division’s brand to suggest all digital media platforms rather than focusing on television, and rids…
Bravo is changing its name to Bravo Media, reflecting a broader business plan that includes talent management under a new alliance with a talent agency. Bravo Media, owned by NBC Universal, is teaming up with Pangea Management Group to help…
User-generated video questions submitted via YouTube will be put to candidates participating in the Democratic and Republican forums being telecast on CNN Monday, July 23, and Monday, Sept. 17, respectively. Both will be moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper Starting today,…
Comcast has gone virtual. The nation’s largest cable operator has opened “Comcastic Island,” a new destination within Second Life, the online virtual world. “Comcastic Island” is a theme park with attractions designed to highlight the speed of Comcast’s Internet access…
HD programming picks for June 14-20: “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” “Superman Returns,” “Entourage” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (HBO HD). Saturday, June 16, 8 p.m.: Ice-age critters must deal with the effects of global warming in this animated sequel. Ray Romano,…
News Corp. plans to sell nine of its Fox-affiliated TV stations. The company announced Wednesday it has hired Allen & Co. to advise it on potential transactions, which would leave News Corp. with 26 stations, including nine major-market duopolies. A…