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Retrans Battle Between TWC and News Corp. Crucial to Future of Broadcast TV

The outcome of the tough retransmission consent negotiation going on between Time Warner Cable and News Corp. over the Fox-owned stations, cable networks and regional sports networks could determine the future health of broadcast television, B&C reports. “Whatever they agree…

Vuguru Taps Larry Tanz as President

Michael Eisner’s Vuguru studio tapped Larry Tanz as president, the Los Angeles Times reports. Tanz is the former president and chief executive of LivePlanet Inc., formed by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, where his productions included HBO’s "Project Greenlight." –Elizabeth…

Controversy Helps MTV’s ‘Jersey Shore’

The second episode of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” shot up in the ratings, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The second episode drew 2.1 million viewers, 50% higher than week one, which was two hours to the recent episode’s one. The series has…

Tiger Woods to Take Indefinite Leave from Golf; Move Could Cost Millions to Those Nets That Carry Golf Events He’ll Miss

In a move that could cost millions of dollars to the networks that air golf  tournaments that Tiger Woods usually plays in, Woods announced today that he is taking "an indefinite break from professional golf." Golf tournaments in which Woods…

Real Kitchen Nightmare: Is Gordon Ramsay Resorting to Lower-Quality Beef in His Own Kitchens?

"Hell’s Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" host Gordon Ramsay has had troubles of his own this year with his restaurants, according to the New York Post. To save his restaurant empire from bankruptcy, Ramsay has allegedly resorted to drastic actions — including…

Cable Dominates Time-Shifting Top 10

Cable shows dominated the Nielsen top 10 time-shifted programs for 2009, reports Multichannel News. Syfy’s "Battlestar Galactica" led with nearly 60% extra viewers from DVR watchers. AMC’s "Mad Men" was next with 57.77% additional viewers. The remainder of the top 10 were:…

‘The Goode Family’ Moves to Cable

Reruns of the animinated sitcom “The Goode Family,” first sired on ABC, will make their Comedy Central debut Jan. 6. The series, consisting of 13 episodes, will air on Comedy Central on Wednesday nights at 10:30 p.m. — Allison J. Waldman

Report: NBCU’s Zalaznick in Talks to Join MTV Entertainment; Companies Deny

 Lauren Zalaznick, president of NBC Universal’s Women and Lifestyle Entertainment Networks, is in advanced talks to join MTV, reports Deadline Hollywood. Zalaznick, who now oversees Bravo, Oxygen and iVillage.com, is in talks to become MTV’s entertainment president, overseeing MTV and…

Jeff Zucker Signs New G.E. Contract

NBC Universal president and CEO Jeff Zucker signed a new three-year contract with G.E. last week, reports The Hollywood Reporter. The deal will keep him at the company through 2013. Zucker is to be CEO of the new NBC U…

Liguori in Line for Rich Discovery Payday

Peter Liguori’s new job as Discovery Communications’ chief operating officer could pay him as much as $4.7 million a year in salary, bonuses and stock grants, documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show, Multichannel News reports. According to…