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NBC Builds Creative Team for ‘9/11’ Miniseries
NBC has added consultants to the creative team behind its planned miniseries chronicling the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The network has added consultants and authors Peter Lance (“1,000 Years for Revenge: International Terrorism and the FBI-the Untold Story.”) and…
Q TV Network Makes Bid on Pride Vision TV
Q Television Network said Friday it has made an offer to purchase Pride Vision TV. Both networks serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender market. “By acquiring Pride Vision, Q would be able to cut its expenses down on all…
Imagine, Madison Road Join NBC’s ‘Treasure Hunters’
NBC announced Thursday that Imagine Television and Madison Road Entertainment will help produce the network’s new travel-puzzle reality series “Treasure Hunters.” Imagine and Madison Road are joining NBC Universal Television Studio and Magical Elves Productions on the 10-episode series, which…
Sillerman Buys 19 Entertainment
Sports Entertainment Enterprises, the entertainment company controlled by Robert F.X. Sillerman, on Friday agreed to buy 19 Entertainment, the company behind “American Idol,” for 83.7 million pounds ($160.6 million).The acquisition made through a combination of cash and stock, follows Sports…
FCC Extends Cable’s Set-Top Security Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission announced Thursday that it is giving cable TV operators another year — until July 2007 — to comply with agency regulations requiring them to switch to new digital set-top boxes that include a separate security module….
NBC Renews ‘West Wing,’ ‘Joey’ for Next Season
NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly announced Thursday at his network’s March development meeting with advertisers that NBC has renewed four shows for next season, while another of its top dramas is set through 2008.Dramas “The West Wing,” “Las Vegas” and…