Cable-television bills jumped 7.5% in the second half of 2008 to an average of $71 a month, Multichannel News reports, citing a study from research company Centris. Satellite bills rose almost 9% to an average of $74 a month, the…
HBO held an April 11 screening of “Grey Gardens” in East Hampton that included a tour of the house once inhabited by the movie’s subjects, Big Edie and Little Edie, Daily Variety reports. The house, which once had been wrecked…
Deborah Adler Myers has been named general manager of Science Channel and executive VP for Discovery Emerging Networks. Ms. Myers will oversee development, production, scheduling, research, marketing and communications for Science. She will continue to oversee all programming and development…
With its ratings down, the New York Times says MTV is trying to recapture the pulse of young people in the Obama era with new programs that have positive social messages. MTV says its lower ratings are partly a result…
Sci Fi has ordered a crime show called “Unfinished Business” that’s executive produced by Will Smith, the Hollywood Reporter says. The drama is about a former cop who sees memories from people who have recently died, the trade paper says….
Matt Millen, fired after leading the Detroit Lions to a winless season as president, will be getting a new job as lead NFL analyst and college game analyst for ESPN, USA Today reports. Millen succeeds former Cowboys runner Emmitt Smith…
The New York Times takes a look at Jon Rosen, agent for cooking show hosts including Rachael Ray, Bobby Flay, Al Roker, Katie Lee Joel and Giada DeLaurentiis. Rosen is head of the “branded lifestyle” group at the William Morris…
Consumers are increasingly willing to pay for television programming through a subscription model, the Hollywood Reporter says, citing a study by consultant Accenture. The study found that one-quarter of the 14,000 consumers surveyed globally would be willing to pay a…
Edie Falco prepared for her role on Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie” by watching hospital-based doctor shows on the Discovery Health Channel, the New York Daily News reports. “I’ve always been fascinated by them on Discovery Health. ‘Trauma: Life in the ER,’…
Cable Net Builds on Strong Ratings Among Women 18-34