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Supreme Court Extends Media Ownership Challenge Deadline

The U. S. Supreme Court has extended to Jan. 31 the deadline for challenges to an appellate court decision overturning Federal Communications Commission media ownership rule deregulation. Appeals in the case are on the industry’s radar screen in part because…

Bravo Orders Griffin Reality Series

Bravo has ordered a six-episode, one-hour unscripted series starring comedienne Kathy Griffin, the network announced Monday. “Kathy Griffin: Life on the D-List” will document Ms. Griffin’s life as a stand-up comic. “I think it’s wonderfully ironic that Kathy Griffin, the…

Comcast Headed to New Philly Facilities

Comcast on Monday said it signed a lease to move its headquarters to a $435 million 57-story office building that will be built in downtown Philadelphia.As part of the deal the cable titan signed a 15%BD;-year lease with Liberty Property…

SBC Joins 2Wire for Home Entertainment Service

Telephone giant SBC Communications on Monday said it has struck a deal with home networking device maker 2Wire to create a joint venture that will offer a home entertainment service that combines satellite programming, digital video recording, video-on-demand and broadband…

Brad Grey Expected to Lead Paramount Pictures

Brad Grey, the talent manager whose production company is behind “The Sopranos” on HBO, is expected to become the new head of Paramount Pictures, with a deal to be announced as soon as this week.According to several press reports, Mr….

Branding Deals Gaining Cachet

| Advertising | Burnett Raises Bar With High Fees, Major Sponsors

Covering War Proves Tricky for TV News

| News | Safety Issue Poses Challenge in Iraq

‘Late Late’ Retooling for Ferguson’s Debut

| Network | New Host to Bring Fresh Approach

Fox News Tops in Prime Time

| Cable | Has 11 of 12 Most-Watched News Shows

Battle Lines Drawn Over Military Nets

A&E, Discovery Prepare Dueling Channels; Scarce Distribution Means Tough Campaign