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NFL Network to Appeal Comcast Ruling
The NFL Network is expected to appeal today’s ruling that cable operator Comcast can put the channel on its sports tier rather than a more broadly distributed tier. The NFL Network sued Comcast charging that the operator’s plan to move…
NBCU Names Madison Diversity Executive VP
NBC Universal is signaling its commitment to “measurable progress” on a broad range of diversity fronts by assigning NBC veteran Paula Madison to devote all her work energies to the role of executive VP for diversity. Ms. Madison, who will…
Is Prime Time Past Its Prime?
Prime time used to be “appointment television” time. Problem is that these days many viewers, especially the younger generation, are skipping their appointments. Sure, Fox continues to break records with “American Idol,” logging 70 million votes for its contestants in…
Your Upfront Starts Here
Get ready for Upfront Week! Ad Age’s MediaWorks has put together a map, with help from Google Maps, of the five broadcast networks presentations and after-parties. Just click on one of the placemarks and get information on each network’s presentation….
Janollari Returns to Warner Bros. TV
Warner Bros. Television is poised and ready to welcome the return of David Janollari, who has signed a two-year project development deal to start this June. The collaboration will be between Janollari’s new production company, WBTV and Warner Horizon. Plans…
Wednesday’s Serialized Shows Struggle
ABC’s “Lost” and the season finale of CBS’s “Jericho” hit low notes Wednesday night, which was once again ruled by Fox and “American Idol.” Fox won the night among adults 18 to 49 and households, according to preliminary Nielsens that…
‘Idol’ Producers Start ‘Search for Next American Band’
“American Idol” producers are teaming up with Fox again for a spin-off series tentatively called “The Search for the Next American Band,” Fox confirmed Thursday. The series was created by “Idol” creator Simon Fuller and will be executive produced by…
Style Network Says ‘I Propose’
The Style Network is engaged to add “I Propose,” a new series that follows grooms as they prepare to pop the proverbial question. The half-hour series will premiere June 12 during Style’s annual 21-day Wedding Party of programming around all…
Crown Media Holding Reports Q1 Results
Crown Media Holdings, owner of The Hallmark Channel, reduced its loss in the first quarter as revenues rose 19 percent. Crown said its net loss was $40.2 million, or 38 cents a share, compared to $47.1 million, or 45 cents,…