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Verizon Communications will be required to obtain franchise licenses in the New York municipalities where it plans to offer video service, but does not have obtain those licenses just because it is upgrading its plant to a level where it…
The Association for Maximum Service Television and the National Association of Broadcasters announced plans Wednesday to develop a digital-to-analog converter box so that consumers with analog-only TV sets will be able to receive broadcast signals over the air after the…
Erika Kennair, graduate of Loyala Marymount University’s School of Film and Television, will receive Humanitas’ 2005 Angell Comedy Fellowship, the organization announced Wednesday. The honor, which includes a $10,000 stipend, will be awarded at the Humanitas Prize Luncheon June 29…
Fox News Channel has signed Gen. Wesley Clark, the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, CNN contributor and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate, as a military and foreign affairs analyst.“Gen. Clark’s extensive military experience and sharp insight make him a powerful addition…
The Style Network announced a new series Wednesday, “Foody Call,” produced by former NBC Entertainment President Warren Littlefield and Joke Productions. “Foody Call” is a 10-episode half-hour makeover/dating series based on the book “Cook Your Way Into Her Pants” by…
Crown Media Holdings, the parent company of the Hallmark Channel, reported a widened first-quarter loss Wednesday despite posting gains in revenues from advertising and subscriber fees.The Greenwood Village, Colo.-based company reported a quarterly loss of $50.9 million, compared with red…
NBC Universal’s owned-and-operated KNBC-TV in Los Angeles announced its fall 2005 daytime lineup Tuesday, scheduling the upcoming talk strip “Martha” in the 3 p.m. (PT) time slot starting Sept. 12.“Martha” will bump current time slot holder “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,”…
NBC Universal on Wednesday said that Kevan Boner was named senior VP and chief financial officer of NBCU Television Distribution.Mr. Boner replaces Andy Warren, who earlier this year was named executive VP and CFO of NBC Television Group after Frederick…
Making its first talent hire since acquiring the rights to the Sunday night NFL package, NBC said Wednesday that John Madden has agreed to a six-year deal to serve as analyst. He will move from his current job with ABC…
Actress Sharon Stone will guest star in at least two episodes of “Huff,” Showtime said Wednesday. Ms. Stone will play a Los Angeles public relations executive who hires Oliver Platt’s character as her attorney after an audit reveals she has…