Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications confirmed Wednesday that it is exploring a series of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale of the company.The news helped sustain a sharp run-up in Univision’s stock price, which began Wednesday morning after The New York…
Making the digital TV conversion mandate official, President Bush on Wednesday signed legislation that would require broadcasters to pull the plug on analog TV broadcasts by Feb. 17, 2009. The controversial measure includes a provision that would provide up to…
The WB has announced two series premieres for March, with the comedy “Modern Men” debuting Friday, March 17, and the reality show “Survival of the Richest” launching Friday, March 31.“Men” will run for seven consecutive weeks at 9:30 p.m. (ET),…
Shares in Spanish-language broadcaster Univision Communications surged nearly 11 percent in heavy trading Wednesday afternoon as the market responded to rumors that the company is considering its strategic options, including a possible sale.News of a possible sale was first reported…
An accounting scandal at Gemstar-TV Guide International moved another step toward the history books after the company’s former chief financial officer agreed Tuesday to pay $1.3 million to settle civil charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Elsie Leung, who had…
After broadcasting last Sunday’s Super Bowl, Al Michaels is out at ESPN/ABC Sports and was replaced Wednesday as an announcer for both “Monday Night Football” and NBA broadcasts. Mr. Michaels reportedly has been reconsidering joining “MNF” partner John Madden, who…
Satellite operator DirecTV Group said Wednesday that it swung to a fourth-quarter profit, even as subscriber growth fell short of its own projections.The company reported a quarterly profit of $121 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $289 million. Revenue…
Nielsen Entertainment and Comcast said Wednesday they have agreed to conduct a trial of Nielsen’s On Demand service, which measures and reports aggregate, anonymous video-on-demand usage data. The companies expect the test to begin in the first quarter. Ad buyers…
Gospel Music Channel will sponsor the 2006 concert tours of Kirk Franklin and Casting Crowns, the two top-selling acts in gospel music, the network said Wednesday. Kirk Franklin’s tour will stop in more than 40 markets in 23 states beginning…
The big leader in Daytime Emmy nominations announced Wednesday morning is CBS, with a total of 59, 44 of them coming from the network’s “The Young and the Restless” (18), “Guiding Light” (14), and “As the World Turns” (12). Topping…