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CNBC Invests in Erin Burnett

Will CNBC’s Erin Burnett become a new Maria Bartiromo or flame out like an Ashley Banfield? The New York Times describes the steps executives at NBC and Ms. Burnett’s handlers are taking to guide the 32-year-old’s television news career.

Sci Fi Looks to Expand Horizons

Sci Fi Ventures Aims to Become ‘Global Lifestyle Brand’

Showtime Sets Up for Movies

Deal With Weinstein Fills Pipeline Without Relying on Major Studios

The Insider: Soledad O’Brien’s ‘Black’ Doc

After 10 screenings of the latest two installments of her “Black in America” documentary, Soledad O’Brien’s biggest worry was how her mother would assess what she saw at last week’s overflow preview for movers and shakers at CNN in New…

QuickTakes: What did you find most surprising about the Emmy nominations?

“Bryan Cranston was the biggest, and most pleasant, surprise of the Emmy nominations. The show [“Breaking Bad”] is watched by, like, five people. It aired during the strike when nobody was paying attention to scripted TV. He spends half the…

On the Horizon: Charissa Thompson

As the freshest face on Fox Sports’ “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” Charissa Thompson is one of the studio’s fast-rising stars. She has become a vital and versatile part of Fox’s coverage. After starting as an assistant in the human…

Hot List: Erin Burnett

“Squawk on the Street” co-anchor, “Street Signs” anchor

On the Horizon: Rosalyn Durant

Ten years after a stint as an intern in ESPN’s affiliate sales and marketing division, Rosalyn Durant sits atop the heap as VP and general manager of ESPNU. The longtime ESPN employee oversees that college-themed channel, which features extensive studio…

Going Before Cameras

Panel Seeks to Smooth Transition From Print

NBC Taps Cable-Studio Bosses

NBC Universal’s new Universal Cable Productions, which will develop programming for the company’s cable channels and for sale to other networks, will be run by a five-person management team that reports to NBCU cable boss Bonnie Hammer. The team is…