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NBCU to Use Panasonic Cameras for Stations

NBC Universal has selected Panasonic P2 camcorders for all of the NBC O&O stations in addition to CNBC and Telemundo, TVNewsday reports. The AG-HPX-300 camcorder goes for about $10,000, much less than other traditional cameras used by stations, and can…

Valderrama Developing ‘Pablo’ for Nick

Former “That ’70s Show” star-turned-producer Wilmer Valderrama is developing a family-friendly comedy, “Earth to Pablo,” for Nickelodeon, the Hollywood Reporter says. “That ’70s Show” writer-producer Philip Stark has been tapped to pen “Pablo,” the trade paper says. In the show…

Nielsen Disbands NielsenConnect, Releases Mandel

Nielsen Co. has disbanded its NielsenConnect research unit and let go its president, Jon Mandel, MediaPost reports. Mandel, formerly an advertising executive, joined the company two years ago and says his departure is “amicable,” the site says. A Nielsen representative…

ABC’s ‘Bachelor’ Set for Re-Up After Ratings Bounce

“The Bachelor” is hot. Thanks to compelling casting and some timely production changes, ABC and Warner Horizon TV’s long-running dating show franchise is experiencing an almost unprecedented ratings resurgence this season. Reversing a Nielsen slide that until recently had threatened…

SoapNet Slates ‘Southern Belles’ for May 21

SoapNet will premiere the docudrama “Southern Belles: Louisville” on May 21. Ten episodes of the one-hour series, which follows five Southern women, will air Thursdays at 10 p.m. The series joins recent SoapNet additions “Greg Behrendt’s Wake-Up” and “Being Erica,”…

Gunn, Roberts, Cagle to Host ABC’s ‘Oscars Red Carpet’

“Project Runway’s” Tim Gunn, “Good Morning America’s” Robin Roberts and Jess Cagle will host ABC’s Oscars pre-show, airing Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. PT. “The Oscars Red Carpet 2009” will feature fashion commentary from Mr. Gunn. Mr. Gunn and Ms….

DTV Switch Bill Signed; New Date Is June 12

President Barack Obama today signed legislation postponing the national digital TV transition until June 12. “During these challenging economic times, the needs of American consumers are a top priority of my administration,” the President said in a statement. For TVWeek’s…

‘Closer,’ ‘Trace’ Sold in 85% of U.S. Markets

“The Closer” and a third cycle of “Without a Trace” have cleared 85% of the country with multiyear deals, Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution announced today. Both shows, set to air in fall 2010, have deals locked in until 2012,…

ABCNews.com, CBS Interactive Increase Traffic

ABCNews.com saw its number of unique visitors increase 24% in January to 22.1 million from the previous month. Driven by coverage of the presidential inauguration, ABCNews.com page views increased 14% to 214.1 million, while video views were up 50% from…

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