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Murdoch: News Corp.-Yahoo Deal Doubtful
News Corp’s Rupert Murdoch said it was “very unlikely” his company would be involved in any transaction for internet giant Yahoo Inc., Reuter reports. The News Corp head also stated “there’s bad personal feelings” between Yahoo and Microsoft that would…
VH1 Maps Digital Plans for Who Special
VH1 is planning a comprehensive digital component to its VH1 Rock Honors special honoring The Who, says Broadcasting and Cable. Exclusive online performances from The Who will augment backstage interviews and a behind-the-scenes look at the show on a dedicated…
New Blog: Patricia Handschiegel’s ‘Digital Dish’
TVWeek.com welcomes Patricia Handschiegel, an Internet and entertainment entrepreneur, as a guest blogger with a bird’s-eye view of the intersection of television and technology. Ms. Handschiegel will share her views on the growing importance of TV’s relationship with the Web…
Viewers Taking Initiative on DTV
A survey by the National Association of Broadcasters found that 64% of over-the-air households have already taken steps to prepare for the DTV transition, MediaWeek reports. Thirty-five percent of respondents said that they will buy a converter box using a…
Kroffts’ Shows Come to MySpace
Sid and Marty Krofft are bringing their classic TV shows such as “H.R. Pufnstuf,” “Land of the Lost” and “The Bugaloos” to MySpaceTV, the Hollywood Reporter says. The licensing deal includes condensed 3- to 5-minute “Kwikies,” highlight clips and taped…
Endemol Creates Branded Media Unit
Endemol USA is launching a new unit devoted to branded entertainment for TV and digital media, which will respond to interest from Madison Avenue on integrating brands and programming, the Hollywood Reporter says. Newly promoted Senior VP of Digital Media…
YouTube, People Seek Emmy Red-Carpet Correspondent
YouTube struck a partnership with People magazine’s Web site People.com to launch a contest for an aspiring reporter to cover the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sept. 21. The competition is sponsored by Revlon. Applicants can submit videos…
Graspr Lands $2.5 Million in Funding, Expands Offerings
Investors continue to pour more money into the online video how-to business sector. Instructional video network Graspr said it landed $2.5 million in series A funding from Draper Fisher Jurvetson and angel investors. Graspr also launched a syndication platform and…