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Today’s Must-Read Report: Two of Hulu’s Owners–Disney and News Corp.–Considering Pulling Some Content From Hulu; Talk of Service Becoming an ‘Online Cable Operator’

"Fox Broadcasting owner News Corp. and ABC owner Disney are contemplating pulling some free content from Hulu, say people familiar with the matter. The media companies are also moving to sell more programs to Hulu competitors that deliver television over…

Comcast’s Burke: We Want to Reinvigorate NBC’s Local News Operations

Comcast’s COO, Stephen Burke, who will soon become CEO of NBC Universal, says " "We would like to see the local NBC stations brought back to the position of strength they were in a decade ago, and a big part of…

Fox Host’s Use of Holocaust Imagery Incurs Wrath of Rabbis; 400 Sign Letter of Protest to Rupert Murdoch

A Fox News host is the focus of a protest letter signed by 400 rabbis, who are calling on the network to sanction the host for his repeated use of Nazi and Holocaust imagery and for airing attacks on World…

Audience Dips for State of the Union Address; Numbers Are In for Broadcast, Cable Nets

President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address was watched by about 43 million people across 11 television networks, a smaller audience than last year, reports The Washington Post. About 5 million fewer people watched the address than last year’s…

A TV Reunion of Sorts: Wanna Chat Online with Luke Perry and Jason Priestley? Here’s Your Chance

Luke Perry and Jason Priestley, who both became stars during the long run of "Beverly Hills, 90210," have paired up again, and you can chat with them online. This time around Perry has been directed by Priestley in an upcoming…

Netflix Subscriptions and Revenues Surge; Company Now No. 2 in Video Subscribers

Netflix is now No. 2 in U.S. video subscriptions, and is poised to become No. 1 by the middle of this year, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Company Town blog. Netflix surpassed 20 million subscribers at the end of 2010,…

Regis Approaches Another TV Veteran–Who’s Also Ending a Long Run on a Show–About Possibly Working Together

Regis Philbin is ending his run on “Live With Regis and Kelly,” but he’s not ready to retire, says another TV veteran who reports that Philbin talked with her about possibly working together, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Mary Hart,…

Producer Spills Secrets of Thriller That Will Bring ‘Buffy’s’ Sarah Michelle Gellar Back to Network TV

Peter Traugott, producer of the pilot for CBS’s hotly anticipated thriller “Ringer,” has revealed details about the show that, if it goes to series, will mark “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar’s return to regular network TV, Entertainment…

NBCU to Sell L.A. Station

NBCU will sell one of its television stations in Los Angeles to an investment company, subject to FCC approval, Broadcasting & Cable reports. The station is Spanish-language independent KWHY-TV, which will be purchased by the Meruelo Group. The sale agreement…

Which Huge Star Turned Down a Guest Spot on ‘Glee’ Because It Would Be Too Much Work?

Fox’s musical hit “Glee” has made a name for itself largely through its high-profile guest stars, with Britney Spears, Gwyneth Paltrow, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris and Olivia Newton-John among the many who took a turn on the show last…