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Discovery Marks 20th Year of Shark Week
It’s getting warm. People are starting to go to the beach. It must be time for Shark Week on Discovery Channel. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event in which the channel’s entire program schedule is devoted to…
HBO Shares Comedy Pilot on MySpace
HBO is making the pilot episode of its new comedy, “Flight of the Conchords,” available online to promote the show. The show is available exclusively on MySpace until May 21. After that the show will be available on HBO.com. Users…
Exclusive Podcast: ‘Entourage’ Creator on HBO’s Albrecht
In this week’s exclusive Backlot talk podcast, “Entourage” creator and executive producer Doug Ellin comments on Chris Albrecht leaving HBO. “I don’t know the facts of the situation,” Mr. Ellin said. “It’s a tragedy when one sad moment can turn…
Tenacious Cable Collects Winnings
Industry, on a Roll, Tilts at FCC, Telcos
Albrecht Incident a Chance to Shed Light
The events surrounding the dismissal of Chris Albrecht as chairman and CEO of HBO last week were both unfortunate and sad. They were also troubling in one particular aspect that we hope can eventually lead to some enlightenment. Last Friday,…
Nets Winners for Media Giants in Q1
Television Holds Own Despite Competition for Ad Dollars
ABC-Cox Deal Paves Way for Series on VOD
Hits to Be Available On-Demand in Test, but No Fast-Forwarding Allowed
UFC, Soccer Movie in HBO Sports Pipeline
Joe Louis, College Football Projects Also on Broad Slate