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Time Warner Settles NFL Network Removal Charges
Time Warner Cable on Friday settled without penalty Federal Communications Commission accusations that it illegally removed the NFL Network from 1.3 million Adelphia and Comcast cable system subscribers without providing a required 30-day notice.The FCC on Aug. 3 forced Time…
Shatner to Host ABC Game Show
Besides starring in the ABC drama “Boston Legal,” William Shatner is getting additional duties: The Emmy winner will also host the new trivia game show “Show Me the Money” for the network.“Money” is being developed by Endemol USA, the same…
RTNDA Denounces FCC’s Probe of Video News Releases
The Radio-Television News Directors Association said today that the Federal Communications Commission’s probe of local TV stations’ use of Video News Releases is “an unprecedented intrusion into newsroom operations” and should be called off. The RTNDA also wants the FCC…
NBC Moves ‘Kidnapped’ to Saturday
In a move just one step shy of cancellation, NBC is moving its weakly rated drama “Kidnapped” from its Wednesday 10 p.m. (ET) time slot to Saturdays at 10 p.m., starting Oct. 21.For the past few seasons Saturday has been…
‘Grey’s’ Takes ABC to Thursday Ratings Win
ABC was the top broadcaster Thursday in adults 18 to 49, with its 9 p.m. (ET) drama “Grey’s Anatomy” winning the distinction of highest-rated series for the night in the ratings group. “Grey’s” scored a 9.2 preliminary national rating in…
Google in Talks to Buy YouTube for $1.6 Billion
Google is in talks to buy popular video-sharing site YouTube for about $1.6 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday morning. The TechCrunch blog first reported the rumors earlier today. “We do not comment on rumor or speculation,” a Google…
Time Warner Cable Names Witmer to New Post
Time Warner Cable named Melinda Witmer as senior VP and chief programming officer, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Witmer, currently VP of programming, will succeed Fred Dressler, executive VP of programming, who will retire at the end of the year.Prior to…
NBC Picks Up More ‘Heroes’
NBC has given a full-season order to its freshman Monday drama “Heroes.” NBC Entertainment President Kevin Reilly announced the order Thursday.NBC is touting the 9 p.m. (ET) “Heroes” as the No. 1 debuting show this season so far in adults…
Crown Sells Film Library Domestic Rights to RHI
Crown Media Holdings, which owns Hallmark Channel, said Thursday it agreed to sell the domestic rights of its film library to RHI Enterprises for $160 million.Crown said it plans to use the proceeds of the sale to reduce debt and…