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Adult Swim-the Turner Broadcasting network that made headlines for a controversial promotion that snarled traffic in Boston, cost the company $2 million and the network’s general manager his job-posted record ratings for February.James Anderson, a spokesman for the network, said…
CBS invested an undisclosed amount in software company Electric Sheep in a partnership that calls for Electric Sheep to develop virtual worlds for several CBS properties. The investment is part of a $7 million round of funding for Electric Sheep…
Cablevision Systems reported a fourth quarter loss because of costs from discontinued operations, lower earnings at its cable networks and its Madison Square Garden unit.The company lost $23.9 million in the quarter, or 8 cents per share, compared to net…
Online video technology firm ROO plans to buy Wurld Media for $10 million to add peer-to-peer distribution and social networking capability to the tools it offers media companies.The deal should be finalized in 120 days or less, ROO said in…
By James Hibberd, Jon LafayetteABC’s telecast of “The 79th Annual Academy Awards” was up a tick from last year’s performance, though it still ranks as one of the lower-rated broadcasts of the event.The Oscars earned a 14.0 rating among adults…
BitTorrent introduced its online video store Monday with film and TV content from 20th Century Fox, G4, Lionsgate, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures and Starz Media. The new store offers TV shows for $1.99 an episode, the standard industry rate, and…
Lois Curren has been promoted to president of entertainment and programming for MTV.Ms. Curren, previously executive VP, MTV Series Entertainment, will oversee all development, production, program planning and scheduling for the channels. She continues to report to Brian Graden, president…
Once again “American Idol” showrunnner and Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, in his weekly discussion with TelevisionWeek Editorial Director Chuck Ross, said that there will soon be a huge announcement that involves “American Idol” and America.On Thursday night’s program, the upcoming…
Scripps Networks signed a distribution agreement putting its channels on AT&T U-verse.The agreement covers HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living and Great American Country channels, as well as HGTV and Food Network in high definition. Video on demand programming…
“Slime Across America” is coming, and it’s got nothing to do with the upcoming presidential elections. Nickelodeon is sending an 18-wheel Slime-Mobile to 20 cities beginning Feb. 26 to get youngsters ready for the network’s 20th annual “Kids Choice Awards”…