The New York Times notices that cable companies have lower profit margins for their television services than for high-speed Internet or telephone. The fastest-growing expense for cable operators is programming, the newspaper adds. —Jon Lafayette
Cable Side Seems Stronger, but Broadcasters Lag
American Division Boosts Its Profile
Being an Asian American in television isn’t the rarity it used to be. There are increasing numbers of Asian actors, writers, directors and executives in the industry today, but those in the mix say there is still a long way…
Gay- and lesbian-oriented television network Logo launched a Web site to cast the second season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Multichannel News reports. People wanting to appear on the reality show are being directed to send audition videos to RuPaulCasting.com, Multichannel…
Maria Shriver’s documentary on the effects of Alzheimer ’s disease, which airs on HBO starting this month, was first rejected by networks, including HBO, when Shriver pitched the idea five years ago, Daily Variety reports. HBO and Shriver, whose father,…
Last night’s TNT broadcast of Game 6 of the Boston Celtics-Chicago Bulls’ NBA Playoff game attracted the largest cable audience ever for a first-round basketball playoff game, the network said. The game, a triple-overtime victory for Chicago, was watched in…
The TV business could learn a lot from Justin Timberlake. Mr. Timberlake, who became famous as part of the boy band *NSYNC, has gone on to become one of the best-known musicians and celebrities in the world. Whether he’s promoting…
Showtime’s “Californication” has added Ed Westwick from “Gossip Girl” to its growing list of guest stars, Multichannel News reports. Eva Amurri from “Saved!” and Embeth Davidtz from “In Treatment” also will appear on the show, Multichannel News says. —Danny King
Cable television operator Bright House Networks started making most of the programming on YES Network’s national feed available in Orlando and other central Florida areas, Multichannel News says. Bright House is offering the network programming, not including New York Yankees…