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Apple Unveils Hotly Anticipated Revamp of Apple TV–Smaller, Cheaper and Offering New Features

Apple on Wednesday unveiled a fully revamped version of Apple TV, putting to rest a barrage of last-minute rumors, CNET News reported. The new device, scheduled for release in late September, features a scaled-down design and 99-cent rentals from ABC…

One Last Treat for Fans of Canceled Sitcom

A fan favorite sitcom that failed to make it on ABC despite a second-season pickup in spring 2010 will finally have its last two episodes made available to viewers, reports HitFix.com. The show is "Better Off Ted," and the episodes…

‘Robot Chicken’ Creators Readying Interactive Reality Show

Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the creators of animated series "Robot Chicken," are creating an interactive reality show sponsored by Ford Motor Co. and Sprint Nextel, reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. The series will allow viewers to vote on which…

Kelsey Grammer Eyeing Revival of Dr. Frasier Crane — Possibly Involving the Crane Kids

Kelsey Grammer has taken to Twitter to ponder his ideas for reviving Dr. Frasier Crane — the character of the long-running NBC comedy "Frasier" — in a new television show, reports WENN.com. Grammer tweeted, "I’m now really thinking maybe a spinoff…

Guess Yet Another Company That Wants To Challenge Netflix With An Online Video Service?

Yet another challenger has emerged to take on Netflix, reports Bloombert News. Amazon.com has held early talks with media companies including Time Warner about starting an online video subscription service that would compete with Netflix, reports Bloomberg News. The service…

Ah, Human Nature—The Moment a Company Gets Big, They Start Doing Stupid Things: Facebook Is Trying To Trademark the Word ‘Face’

Facebook is trying to trademark the word "face," according to TechCrunch. However, at least one other report about the story, by CNNMoney, quotes an attorney saying that Facebook faces an uphill battle in its attempt. ""I’d bet against ‘face’ being…

Broadcaster, Newspaper Combine Operations

A TV station, radio station and newspaper in Salt Lake City are combining their news operations in a move that will mean a cutback of half the staff of the newspaper, the AP reports. The Deseret News, the longest-publishing daily…

Apple Closing in on iPhone Antenna Solution, May Have New Hardware Ready Within Weeks

Apple appears to be close to unveiling a hardware fix that solves the widely publicized antenna problem with the iPhone 4, Ars Technica reports. Citing an executive with Mexican mobile carrier Telcel, the story says Apple is expected to release…

Murdoch’s Desire to Save Newspapers Could Help Push Apple’s 99-Cent TV Plan

Rupert Murdoch’s desire to save newspapers may help push forward Apple’s plan to rent television shows for 99 cents per episode, reports the Los Angeles Times.  Murdoch and other top News Corp. executives are considering joining a six-month trial of…

Tribune Stations To Air More Classic TV Shows

The Tribune stations will air more classic TV shows. Beginning Jan. 2, 2011, Tribune will start airing Antenna TV as part of its digital multicast, Tribune Broadcasting announced on Monday, Aug. 30, 2010. Antenna TV will also be made available…