Commissioners receive feedback on ownership
The Federal Communications Commission took part in an exchange of emotionally charged commentary last week on proposed changes in media ownership rules.
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Dawn Ostroff
Since its inception eight years ago, UPN has been criticized as a network without an identity. Its schedule has been a mishmash of disparate programming ranging from wrestling to urban comedies to the latest installment of the “Star Trek” franchise.
To catch a star
After a two-year downturn, star watching and partying will once again be in force at NATPE as distributors bring out their talent to meet and greet potential clients. But convention-goers better bring those walking shoes this year, since the trip…
U.S. nets take shine to Murdoch projects
U.K.-based production company Shine has completed a hat trick in the U.S. market, closing deals with a broadcast network, a syndicator and a cable network.
FCC’s deregulation proposals hit hurdle
Could the Federal Communications Commission’s deregulatory express be in danger of derailing?
Jerry Bruckheimer
It was just 20 years ago that this former Detroit ad man was about to embark on a roller-coaster ride of a film-producing career that would result in film grosses of more that $11 billion. So why is Jerry Bruckheimer…
Bigger is better for syndie launches
When Paramount set a 2004 launch for its “Entertainment Tonight” spinoff, “The Insider,” the first sale was to stations owned by a sister company, CBS, which had Viacom, parent to both companies, breaking out the party hats.
Briefly Noted
TechTV plans to begin offering a news feed for local television stations at this year’s NATPE convention. The service will be available starting in February. The technology lifestyle network, which counts 40 million homes in the United States, has provided…
All quiet on the network-affiliate front
Neither big chills nor fireworks were expected at the network-affiliate gatherings scheduled in conjunction with the National Association of Television Program Executives convention in New Orleans.
Supping at the subscriber plate
If they build it, will the audiences and advertisers come? Or will the newest proposed cable networks turn out to be cannibals, biting off viewers and dollars from the older, established networks without expanding the number of viewers in their…