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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘Comedy Night Done Right’ Takes Place of Famous Motto
CEO Schleiff Wants New Image Without Losing Older Fans
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…
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