Gannett Co. has announced that it will buy station owner Belo Corp. for $1.5 billion, a move that would create the fourth-largest owner of major network affiliates in the U.S., Reuters reports. The buyout would provide faster-growing TV assets for…
Fox has wrapped up its upfront advertising sales, but after a dismal prime-time season, the network saw its commitments decline by 8%, reports the Los Angeles Times. The network sold about $1.75 billion in advertising commitments, down from about $1.95…
ESPN has provided the answer to the question of what would happen if it created a channel and nobody watched. The answer came when ESPN announced today that it is shutting down ESPN 3D, the Associated Press reports. The channel…
Aereo may have some competition as it strives to make broadcast TV programming available on phones, tablets and laptops. TheWrap.com reports that broadcasters, who are locked in a legal battle with the new service, may try their hand at livestreaming…
A show that has been one of the bright spots for NBC reached a historic low in the ratings Tuesday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that “The Voice” registered a 2.7 average in…
NBCUniversal’s hit rookie daytime talk show “Steve Harvey” has received a renewal through the 2015-16 season on a number of station groups, with the renewals bringing the show to 65% market penetration, B&C reports. Station groups renewing the show include…
Disney Channel has canceled a series. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel is pulling the plug on "Good Luck Charlie," wrapping the live-action comedy after its current fourth season. The show tracks the Duncan family, who…
With Jon Stewart out of the lineup for 12 weeks on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” — and his spot being filled by substitute host John Oliver — the show appears to be holding steady in the ratings, at least…
"PBS NewsHour" is bracing for its first significant staff cuts in decades. The New York Times reports that the moves come after a decline in corporate sponsorship. The show’s producer, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, will close its two offices outside of the…
A TNT drama series returned for its sophomore season with lower viewer numbers. Deadline.com reports that Monday’s season premiere of the police procedural “Major Crimes” delivered about 5 million viewers, down from the 7.2 million people who tuned in for…