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Time Warner Cable in Discussions to Put Top Broadcast Series on VOD

In a move that could bring the digital video recorder and subscription-based video-on-demand closer together, Time Warner Cable is holding discussions with the major broadcast networks that could result in the cable operator making the 20 most popular television series…

Bo Derek Joins MyNetworkTV Telenovela Cast

Actress Bo Derek is joining the cast of MyNetworkTV’s fall English-language telenovela “Secret Obsessions.” Ms. Derek, who starred in the feature films “10” and “Bolero” and most recently appeared as a guest star on The WB’s “7th Heaven,” will play…

Toler to Replace Ephriam as ‘Divorce Court’ Judge

Judge Lynn Toler, who presided over Twentieth Television’s canceled court series “Power of Attorney,” will replace Mablean Ephriam in the fall as presiding judge for the eighth season of Twentieth’s syndicated strip “Divorce Court.” The announcement was made Monday by…

Beaven to Lead Initiative’s North America Efforts

Richard Beaven has been named CEO of North America for Initiative, the company said Monday. Mr. Beaven, who will report to Alec Gerster, CEO of Initiative Worldwide, previously was executive VP and managing director for MediaVest in New York, where…

Barrington Makes Deal to Acquire 12 Raycom Stations

Raycom Media and Barrington Broadcasting said Monday that they have reached an agreement under which Barrington will pay $262 million to acquire 12 Raycom television stations in nine markets.The sale of the stations comes more than a month after privately…

2007 NATPE Convention Set for Jan. 15-18

The National Association of Television Program Executives has scheduled its 2007 conference for Jan. 15-18, once again holding the event at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Year three of the popular Mobile++ Conference also will be held within…

Jones Joins NBC News as Chief Financial Officer

NBC News announced Tuesday it has named Adam Jones chief financial officer of the division, effective immediately.Mr. Jones will report to NBC News President Steve Capus and to NBC Universal Television Group Executive VP and CFO Howard Averill.“With a continual…

King World Promotes Ignon to VP of Marketing, Promotion

Alex Ignon has been promoted to VP of marketing and promotion for King World Productions. The announcement was made Tuesday by Delilah Loud, senior VP of advertising and promotion for King World Productions.Mr. Ignon has served since 2000 as director…

MyNetworkTV Adds 66th Affiliate

Fox’s MyNetworkTV has signed an affiliation agreement with Young Broadcasting-owned KELO-DT, the digital-only UPN channel operated by KELO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Sioux Falls, S.D. The affiliation deal, announced Monday, raises the new network’s clearances to 66 stations covering nearly…

Gospel Music Channel, Comcast Reach Carriage Agreement

Gospel Music Channel said Tuesday it has reached a carriage agreement with Comcast.The agreement permits Gospel Music Channel to seek carriage from local Comcast managers. The network is scheduled to launch in the near future in Atlanta, Nashville and Savannah,…