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Reality Franchise Sinks to All-Time Ratings Low; Weak Premiere for New Drama Series

A long-running reality show delivered its worst number ever in the key 18-49 demo, based on Nielsen overnights for Monday night. Meanwhile, a drama series on the same network — ABC — got off to a slow start. TVbytheNumbers.com reports…

Plans Set for Rollout of Newest Kardashian Show

Plans have been announced for the rollout of the newest show from the Kardashian clan. B&C reports that the talk show "Kris" will debut July 15 in five Fox-owned markets. Stations that will air the show include WNYW-TV in New…

‘Dora,’ ‘Blue’s Clues’ and Other Kids’ Favorites, Along With MTV and Comedy Central Programs, Head to Amazon in Multiyear Licensing Deal With Viacom

Amazon’s Prime Instant Video will offer thousands of episodes of TV programming from Viacom’s cable channels Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., MTV and Comedy Central as part of an exclusive licensing deal between the two companies. The agreement, announced today, June 4,…

Prices to Visit Disneyland Increase Again. The Biggest Hit for Local Southern California Visitors to the Park, However, Quietly Happened 4 Months Ago

"Like magjc, the price to enter Disneyland just went up," reads a headline in the Los Angeles Times. The story continues, "It just got more expensive to visit the Happiest Place on Earth. Again. Walt Disney Co. raised entry prices…

A&E Networks Shuffles Top Executive Lineup

A&E Networks has made a number of management changes, as newly installed Chief Executive Nancy Dubuc sets up her team of top execs. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that three executive VP/general managers have been named: Dirk Hoogstra, at…

Slow Sunday for Broadcast Nets: One Network’s All-Repeat Lineup Wins the Night

Things went from slow to slower for the broadcast networks Sunday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that Fox won the night with a 1.3 average rating for prime time, airing an all-repeat programming…

Cheerios Marketer Stands Behind Ad After It Sparks Hate Talk

The marketers of Cheerios cereal appear to be standing behind a commercial that has become the focus of hate talk. USA Today reports that the new ad featuring a mixed-race family had its comments section disabled on YouTube after sparking…

Fox Names New VP of Current Programming

Fox has named a new vice president of current programming. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the network tapped Lauren Levy Neustadter for the position. Neustadter, who will oversee comedy and drama series for the network, will report to James Oh,…

USA Network’s Revival of Canceled ABC Comedy Hits a Snag; Will the Show Wind Up Back on Broadcast?

An effort to bring a canceled ABC comedy to USA Network appears to have run aground. Writing in New York Magazine, Josef Adalian reports that the plan to resurrect "Happy Endings" is headed for an unhappy ending. After negotiations and…

Fox Getting Upfront Price Increases; Where Do Things Stand With the Other Broadcast Nets?

The Fox broadcast network has wrapped up a sizable portion of its upfront ad sales, and it is reportedly getting price increases. B&C reports that the network is pulling in cost-per-thousand-viewers (CPM) hikes in the 5% to 7% range, according…