15,322 Entries
CNN will anchor the Democratic National Convention in Boston from the delegate floor rather than the traditional skybox, a presidential nomination convention first.The announcement was made at the semi-annual Television Critics Association press tour. As part of its 12 hours…
EchoStar Communications announced Wednesday that Michael McDonnell, the company’s chief financial officer, has stepped down, effective Aug. 13.According to an SEC filing, Mr. McDonnell quit for “personal reasons to relocate and take a position nearer to family on the East…
Appearing before critics at the Television Critics Association press tour to promote his upcoming TNT movie about the life of Evel Knievel, actor George Eads said his recent firing from the hit CBS show “CSI” was a “misunderstanding.”“I think what’s…
An executive producer for UPN’s new reality series “Amish in the City” said after his session at the Television Critics Association press tour Tuesday, “It certainly doesn’t bother me” if a local affiliate pre-empts the program.Executive producer Daniel Laikind was…
In what longtime Television Critics Association attendees are calling an unprecedented move, Showtime CEO Matt Blank and Entertainment President Robert Greenblatt decided to renew their upcoming dramatic series “!Huff” during the show’s TCA panel in Los Angeles. Actors were visibly…
John Malone’s Liberty Media and cable titan Comcast agreed Wednesday to an asset swap in which Comcast will trade its stake in Liberty for Liberty’s stake in several programming assets, including E! Entertainment, and cash.As part of the transaction, Comcast…
HBO’s “Entourage” has received a green light for a second season, sources said. The half-hour ensemble comedy produced by Mark Wahlberg has received glowing reviews from critics, launching plans for renewal even before its debut last Sunday. Though the premiere…
Thanks to some aspiring models and Will Smith from last season, plus some new promising faces for this season, Viacom Co-President and Co-Chief Operating Officer Leslie Moonves had something positive to say about the once-struggling UPN at Television Critics Association…
Fox Broadcasting announced Monday it was naming Ted Gold senior VP, drama development, for the network. Mr. Gold comes to Fox from Spelling Television, where he was senior VP, series development, and presided over the launch of NBC’s “Kingpin,” The…
Mark Antonitis has been chosen to succeed Dino Dinovitz as president and general manager of KRON-TV, Young Broadcasting’s independent station in San Francisco. Although Mr. Dinovitz does not intend to retire until the end of this year, Mr. Antonitis’ appointment…