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Ex-CNN news anchor Daryn Kagan is starting a syndicated news service with positive stories called “Good News With Daryn Kagan,” Broadcasting & Cable reports. The show will sell TV stations five two-minute video packages that can be used in newscasts…
Fusion Communications won the auction for WBKI-TV in Louisville, Ky., which had been put up for sale by Cascade Broadcasting, Broadcasting & Cable reports. An affiliate of The CW, Cascade didn’t disclose the sale price, the trade paper says. Fusion…
Carl Icahn’s tender offer for $325 million of Lionsgate’s outstanding debt has failed, with the billionaire investor receiving only $600,000, DeadlineHollywoodDaily reports. At some point, Icahn’s tactics will destabilize one of the few independent buyers in the market, the Web…
David Rehr is resigning as president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters, the organization announced today. Mr. Rehr will continue on in his current role during a transition period. Janet McGregor, chief operating and financial officer, will work…
Ion Television and Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution have signed a major film package deal, which will bring movies including “Ocean’s Thirteen” and “The Departed” to the broadcast network, Ion announced today. Movies in the deal will begin airing this…
Dylan Ratigan will anchor MSNBC’s 9-11 a.m. weekday block following “Morning Joe” beginning June 29. Mr. Ratigan, who recently exited CNBC, also will serve as a contributor on NBC News programs. Mr. Ratigan had been anchor of CNBC’s “Fast Money,”…
“The Biggest Loser” has proven to be a big winner for Jennie-O Turkey Store. The NBC series, which chronicles the efforts of overweight people trying to reduce their size and improve their health, might not seem the most appetizing place…
Nielsen looked at digital video recorder use in local markets and found that the ones with the most playback viewing were those with the least penetration. Nielsen attributes those findings to the early adopter effect. It appears that the people…
George Lopez, whose sitcom helped power ratings among adults for Nick at Nite, will be starring in a movie for kids that will air on Nickelodeon. Mr. Lopez also is executive producer of the film, “Mr. Troop Mom,” which is…