What do you think about NBC News’s decision? Leave your comments and join the discussion here.NBC News’s decision to telecast portions of the video material it received Wednesday from Virginia Tech killer Cho Seung-Hui, material that was disseminated by other…
Discovery Channel and the BBC are in talks to produce a sequel to their blockbuster high-definition nature series “Planet Earth,” said Jane Root, executive VP and general manager of Discovery Channel. The plans include the production of another mammoth, globetrotting…
Format Titles Surpassed Blu-ray-for a Day
Seeing the flop is about to get a little easier. ESPN’s popular summer coverage of the “World Series of Poker” is being upgraded to high-definition, sources familiar with the decision said. Starting in July, 32 hours of coverage will be…
Fox’s “American Idol” and ABC’s “Lost” were the clear ratings leaders Wednesday night, which also saw time-period premieres for ABC’s “Notes From the Underbelly” and NBC’s “Thank God You’re Here.”On Fox, a “Bones” repeat was followed by the “Idol” results…
NBC News received a package of videos and photographs from Virginia Tech school gunman Cho Seung-Hui Wednesday, according to a company statement. The package was seemingly mailed Monday, midway through the shooter’s murderous rampage that claimed the lives of 33…
BET planned to show advertisers a slate of 16 new original shows at its upfront presentation to advertisers Wednesday evening. The shows are in a wide variety of genres, ranging from scripted series and animation to sports and inspirational.BET’s new…
In this week’s exclusive Backlot Talk, “American Idol” showrunner Nigel Lythgoe vehemently opposes the attacks made on Simon Cowell after Tuesday’s episode showed the judge seemingly rolling his eyes as contestant Chris Richardson gave a message of encouragement to friends…
A Senate committee is moving forward with legislation that would allow the Food and Drug Administration to ban advertising for the first two years of a new drug’s existence. It’s the most serious congressional threat yet to the $4.5 billion…