Axelist.com, a web site where users can complain about the people and businesses they have problems with, is partnering with Prometheus Entertainment to turn the concept into a half-hour TV show, Variety says. –Elizabeth Jensen
The web video ventures launched by the likes of Disney, HBO, NBC, Turner and AOL have failed, the Los Angeles Times says, citing their inability to attract enough ad dollars and find a sustainable business model. –Elizabeth Jensen
Philadelphia’s ABC-owned WPVI experienced reception problems after converting from analog to digital on Friday, B&C reports. ABC’s WLS in Chicago was also experiencing some problems, Multichannel News says Many users reported on the WPVI web site that they couldn’t find the…
The FCC Call Center is experiencing high demand due to consumers seeking help with the digital transition taking place today, Broadcasting & Cable reports. Wait time is up to 15 minutes, with 4,000 operators standing by to assist callers. Many…
As the digital transition finally takes effect tonight, 118 stations in 85 markets have volunteered to provide nightlight analog series for up to 30 days, reports TVNewsday. The stations will continue to broadcast emergency and DTV transition information only for…
Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee have asked the FCC to account for the stimulus money it got to educate the public on the digital transition, says Broadcasting & Cable. The lawmakers want to know about rumors that…
Fox is taking a wait and see approach with the two-hour pilot movie "Virtuality," airing June 26. While co-creator Ronald D. Moore said it doesn’t look like the project is going to series, he cautioned, "Never say never." "They [Fox]…
Nielsen estimates some 2.8 million homes aren’t ready for when the analog plug gets pulled June 12, reports Broadcasting & Cable. –Elizabeth Jensen