The Spanish-language network Univision is committing 900 hours of World Cup coverage, in a plan that represents the network’s largest commitment of resources ever to a single event, reports the Miami Herald. The media company will provide all 64 matches…
CNN’s primetime ratings woes have been well documented. Now comes word that the network is talking to one of the popular judges on "America’s Got Talent"–Piers Morgan, about a primetime slot, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Morgan, besides…
The battle over Gary Coleman’s estate continues, as ex-wife Shannon Price has filed legal documents asking to be named special administrator of his estate and submitting a hand-written addendum to his will that makes her the sole beneficiary, reports TMZ.com….
A documentary about Joan Rivers is just hitting theaters. It’s called "Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work." It’s been getting mostly excellent reviews. For example, The New York Times said: "[T]his convulsively funny movie takes an up-close and sometimes queasy-personal…
In what we must call out as clearly a bald effort to grab ratings–not that there’s anything wrong with that–ABC’s "The View" has lined up a person who is arguably Hollywood’s most popular talent today for her first appearance on the show. We’re talking…
"Advertisers have committed between $8.1 billion and $8.7 billion to the five broadcast networks’ coming program schedules, according to estimates from Advertising Age, eking out a small gain over last year’s estimated $7.8 billion to $8.1 billion." So begins Brian…
"The Big Bang Theory" has sold in syndication to five additional markets following Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution’s initial sale deal to Fox and TBS last month,reports B&C. The five markets to buy the show are Tampa, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Sacramento…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is readying an investigation into Apple Inc. as allegations have arisen that the company uses anti-competitive tactics to cut out rivals in the mobile-advertising market, reports Bloomberg News. The decision to investigate comes after the…
NBC has ordered a pilot of a game show hosted by actor-comedian D.L. Hughley called "Who’s Bluffing Who?" reports the Hollywood Reporter. Seven contestants will try to bluff their way through the game to win a purse of $500,000. They…
One of the hallmarks of cable TV is how they have done integrated deals with advertisers. It’s also one of the trademarks of Turner’s classy Linda Yaccarino, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Turner Entertainment Ad Sales/Marketing and Acquisitions….