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BitTorrent Opens Online Video Store

BitTorrent introduced its online video store Monday with film and TV content from 20th Century Fox, G4, Lionsgate, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures and Starz Media. The new store offers TV shows for $1.99 an episode, the standard industry rate, and…

MTV Puts Curren in Charge of Programming

Lois Curren has been promoted to president of entertainment and programming for MTV.Ms. Curren, previously executive VP, MTV Series Entertainment, will oversee all development, production, program planning and scheduling for the channels. She continues to report to Brian Graden, president…

‘Idol’ Producer Hints at Huge Announcement

Once again “American Idol” showrunnner and Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe, in his weekly discussion with TelevisionWeek Editorial Director Chuck Ross, said that there will soon be a huge announcement that involves “American Idol” and America.On Thursday night’s program, the upcoming…

AT&T U-Verse Adds Scripps Channels

Scripps Networks signed a distribution agreement putting its channels on AT&T U-verse.The agreement covers HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, Fine Living and Great American Country channels, as well as HGTV and Food Network in high definition. Video on demand programming…

Digital Dealmakers: David Dudas

The player: David Dudas, co-founder and chief technology officer for Eyespot The play: Eyespot’s online video editing software lets users polish their video creations to post on user-generated sites. Mr. Dudas and co-founder Jim Kaskade created the company to offer…

Donna Speciale: Media Buyer of the Year 2007

By Chuck Ross, Editorial Director It’s nice to be right. Ten years ago, this magazine, then called Electronic Media, published an article under the headline “Media Buying: Finding the Next Generation of Standouts.” In it, an unnamed TV sales chief…

NBC Grooms ‘Must See TV’ Heir

‘Comedy Night Done Right’ Takes Place of Famous Motto

Hallmark Shoots For Younger Market

CEO Schleiff Wants New Image Without Losing Older Fans

Out-Foxing Fox?

As surely as presidential candidates start sniping at each other minutes after promising to take the high road, Internet video attacks now accompany every election. The current race is no exception. Only this time, Blink notices news outlets are fair…

Home is Where the Low Prices Are

Income Also Directly Tied to House Size