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Digital Transition Wins Approval
The transition to digital television is moving to the next level. The National Telecommunications & Information Administration, a branch of the Commerce Department, has won approval from the federal Office of Management & Budget to proceed with the next step…
Cash in Question in Comcast, Sinclair Retransmission Deal
Comcast and Sinclair Broadcast Group reached an agreement on retransmission consent, but disagreed on whether one of the largest broadcasters received cash from the nation’s biggest cable operator.In a statement, Comcast said it “achieved its objective of not paying cash…
Fox Wins Thursday, But ‘Smarter’ Slips a Grade
Against a repeat-strewn field, Fox won Thursday night thanks to “American Idol” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader,” though “Grader” slipped a notch from last week. “Idol” earned a 10.3 rating among adults 18 to 48, according to…
RTNDA Honors Reporters Injured in Iraq
There were smiles mixed with sadness at the annual Radio & Television News Directors Association foundation dinner in Washington, where former ABC World News Bob Woodruff and CBS News correspondent Kimberly Dozier, both among the numerous journalists severely injured in…
Ailes Warns Against Debate Boycotts
Fox News chairman-CEO Roger Ailes is warning presidential candidates about following in the path of former Sen. John Edwards in boycotting candidate debates based on the media company sponsoring them.A day after the Democratic candidate dropped out of an August…
Karsch Departs Turner Classic Movies
Tom Karsch, general manager of Turner Classic Movies since 1995, is leaving the cable network.No replacement has been named.“I can’t adequately express to you my satisfaction and pride in what we have accomplished together,” Mr. KIarsch said in an internal…
Digital Transition Seen as One Step Closer
The director of the federal government agency charged with educating the public on the coming digital TV transition predicted the next step in the switchover is imminent.John N.R. Kneurer said the Office of Management & Budget is nearly ready to…
Fox, ‘Idol’ Participants Team for Charity
Fox plans to announce during tonight’s episode that it’s teaming with “American Idol” and Charity Projects Entertainment Fund for a televised musical charity event to benefit children in America and Africa.“Idol Gives Back” will include the top six contestants singing…
‘Idol’ Exec Producer Addresses Photo Controversy
“American Idol” Executive Producer Ken Warwick addressed the controversy surrounding the decision to allow current “Idol” contestant Antonella Barba to stay after racy photos of her were posted online, unlike Frenchie Davis, who was dismissed in similar circumstances.“The difference with…