News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch, testifying in London in a probe into the phone-hacking scandal involving his British tabloids, continued to refuse to take the blame for misdeeds in his company, the U.K.’s Globe and Mail reports. Instead, the media…
Three NBC series hit historic lows in the Nielsen overnight ratings Thursday night as the network finished in fifth place among the broadcast networks in both total viewers and the key 18-49 demo, TVbytheNumbers.com reports. “The Office,” “Parks & Recreation”…
NBC has announced the key players who will be working on its upcoming 2012 Summer Olympics in London, TVNewser reports. Not surprisingly, the network named Bob Costas as the anchor for the prime-time coverage — Costas’ 10th Olympics and the…
In a case that rebuffed a strong lobbying effort by broadcasters, the Federal Communications Commission voted today to require TV stations to post online the ad rates they charge for political spots, the AP reports. The 2-1 vote came despite…
Fox had good news and bad news Thursday for fans of a cult series. The good news was that the drama program “Fringe,” from J.J. Abrams, received an order for a 13-episode fifth season, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live…
A cable drama series has been canceled after three seasons, reports Deadline.com. Pulling the plug on the teen-focused “Make It or Break It,” ABC Family announced Thursday that the current eight-episode season will be the show’s last. "The writing has…
A new study provides an apparent explanation for recent ratings declines at Nickelodeon — and it has implications for traditional television as a whole, the Chicago Tribune reports. The Bernstein study links Nickelodeon’s problems to Netflix and the shift to…
The momentum has shifted again in the closely watched battle for ratings domination between the flagship morning shows on NBC and ABC. The Los Angeles Times reports that NBC’s “Today” regained the No. 1 spot last week, according to figures…
Universal Television has signed a two-year overall deal with "Numb3rs" producer Ken Sanzel, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sanzel will develop, executive produce and supervise new projects for the studio, the story says. Sanzel’s first pilot was in the late…
As Hulu owners Walt Disney Co., News Corp. and Comcast close in on a buyout of the stake held by Providence Equity Partners, the online streaming company’s valuation is closing in on $2 billion, Bloomberg reports. Providence is selling the…