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Williams to Replace Couric for Olympics Opening Ceremony

“NBC Nightly News” anchor Brian Williams will co-host NBC’s Turin, Italy, Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony coverage Friday night, instead of “Today’s” Katie Couric. Mr. Williams’ co-host for the kickoff extravaganza will be Bob Costas, who split hosting duties with Ms….

Former NBC News President Reuven Frank Dies

Reuven Frank, who twice served as president of NBC News and who shaped the development of TV journalism and its ethics and aspirations, died Sunday night of pneumonia, according to sources close to the award winner who helped give the…

News Corp.’s Murdoch Plans CNBC Rival

News Corp. will launch a rival to CNBC by the end of the year, company Chairman Rupert Murdoch told Newsweek in an interview expected to be published Feb. 13.In the interview Mr. Murdoch said News Corp. is “in pretty intense…

TCM Acquires Films From the Paramount Pictures Library

Turner Classic Movies has acquired the rights to more than 100 movies from Paramount Pictures, the companies said Monday.The films, which include “The Stepford Wives,” “Barbarella,” “Shane,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” will begin appearing…

On-Demand Nets Vie For Own Ad Meet

The video-on-demand business will have its own advertising upfront this spring if several VOD networks have their way. Three networks that distribute their programming exclusively via VOD-Anime Network, RipeTV and Music Choice-are working on initiatives to fashion a marketplace for…

ABC Hopeful About Woodruff’s Return

‘World News Tonight’ EP Forging Ahead as if Seriously Injured co-Anchor Will Be Back

IFC Banking on User-Made Films

Net Solicits Shorts to Offer for Download; Will Televise the Top Submissions

Sweeps Packed With Big Events

NBC’s Olympics May Not Be Enough to Best Super Bowl, Grammy, ‘Idol’ Numbers

No Home Run in Purchase of Adelphia

FCC Invited to Consider Conditions

Local Shows Pulling in Placements

Marketers Turn to Midmorning Programs as Brand Promos Crowd Peak Dayparts