FX has placed orders for second seasons of its two newest original dramas. The renewal of “Dirt” and “The Riches,” plus the addition of the Glenn Close series “Damages,” gives FX a hefty slate of original dramas. “We’re very proud…
Going into the lion’s den, FCC Commissioner Kevin Martin restated his positions regarding offering programming network on an a la carte basis and digital must-carry at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s annual convention on Monday. Mr. Martin joked that…
Confirming months of speculation, ABC has set an end date for its serialized drama “Lost” and announced plans to run the upcoming fourth season straight through beginning next January. “Lost” will return for three more 13-episode seasons and will air…
ABC won Sunday night with the top three shows, while NBC got a ratings boost from their “Saturday Night Live” special. ABC took command with their regular lineup of “Extreme Makeover” (4.3), “Desperate Housewives” (6.5) and “Brothers & Sisters” (4.3),…
NBC has renewed psychic drama “Medium” for a fourth season, the network announced Monday. “‘Medium’ is a quality show with an outstanding star that has always delivered a very loyal audience,” said Kevin Reilly, president, NBC Entertainment. “We are pleased…
NBC Universal said it will only run ads that are 15 seconds or less in front of short-form digital video starting in July, as part of a new advertising strategy for its digital content. The network will only run 30-second…
An early morning explosion killed a man in the parking garage of Las Vegas’ Luxor Hotel, adjacent to the convention center where the National Cable and Telecommunications Association’s annual convention starts today. Activity at the hotel and convention center appeared…
Online audience measurement service Nielsen//NetRatings introduced an online video measurement service today. Dubbed VideoCensus, the new service combines panel and census measurement to report on audience size, demographic composition, engagement and competitive activity, Nielsen said. Online video has exploded in…
TelevisionWeek names Barbara York, NCTA’s behind-the-scenes industry dynamo, as its Cable Executive of the Year