Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin J. Martin is being paged for a sit down pre-briefing with Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s telecom panel before he appears at the committee’s telecom panel on Thursday.Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., requested…
Jim Samples, general manger of Cartoon Network, Friday resigned under pressure following a promotional fiasco that snarled traffic in Boston and cost parent Turner Broadcasting $2 million to settle.A Turner spokeswoman declined to comment on whether Mr. Samples was forced…
Turner Broadcasting has made a deal with EchoStar Communications that returns Court TV to the Dish Network satellite TV lineup.Court TV has been off Dish since Jan. 1 because of a dispute over how much EchoStar was willing to pay…
When “American Idol” moves on to Hollywood for the next round of the talent contest, the judges will show no mercy to singers who don’t measure up, the program’s executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, said.“The first day of Hollywood is a…
The Federal Communications Commission is unveiling plans to hold its third media ownership hearing in Harrisburg, Penn., Feb. 23 in what is an apparent attempt to add issues from smaller markets to the discussion.The FCC held its first ownership hearing…
Former reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith died Thursday after collapsing in a Florida hotel at age 39.The one-time Playboy Playmate of the Year had one of the first celebrity reality programs, which drew high ratings for E! Entertainment when…
Michael Lecourt, Warner Bros. International Television VP and general manager for French-speaking territories, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 58.Mr. Lecourt began his television career in 1967 under the guidance of then-Warner Bros. sales agent Richard…
By Nat Ives NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — General Electric Co. Chairman-CEO Jeffrey R. Immelt was quick to dispel the notion that NBC Universal was for sale at a public appearance this morning, batting down reports from the News Corp.-owned New…
Opinions of Game’s HD Quality Vary
(Corrects ‘Criminal Minds’ Ratings Info and ‘Lost’ Hiatus Time Element)Despite receiving considerable promotion and favorable reviews, after a three-month hiatus the return of ABC’s “Lost” garnered the show’s lowest rating of the season. “Lost” returned to a 6.5 rating in…