Contending cable TV programming is growing increasingly “coarse” and “indecent,” four congressmen are unveiling a new bid to require cable and satellite operators to offer subscribers family-friendly choices. Their effort is drawing support from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin…
Bravo is changing its name to Bravo Media, reflecting a broader business plan that includes talent management under a new alliance with a talent agency. Bravo Media, owned by NBC Universal, is teaming up with Pangea Management Group to help…
User-generated video questions submitted via YouTube will be put to candidates participating in the Democratic and Republican forums being telecast on CNN Monday, July 23, and Monday, Sept. 17, respectively. Both will be moderated by CNN’s Anderson Cooper Starting today,…
Comcast has gone virtual. The nation’s largest cable operator has opened “Comcastic Island,” a new destination within Second Life, the online virtual world. “Comcastic Island” is a theme park with attractions designed to highlight the speed of Comcast’s Internet access…
Move May Fuel Cable-Sat Battle
Katie Couric, traditional media as CBS defines and practices it, compensation for content wherever it appears and the finale of “The Sopranos” got spirited defenses from CBS Corp. President and CEO Leslie Moonves, who was questioned by New Yorker writer…
The finale of “The Sopranos” drew at least the fourth largest audience in the show’s history Sunday night. About 11.9 million people tuned in to the abrupt ending of the acclaimed HBO mob series. Within HBO’s universe, the program did…
What grade do you give HBO and “Sopranos” creator and executive producer David Chase for the ending of the final episode of the show? Was the ending was satisfying or fitting? Let us know what you think in the comments…