During what is traditionally one of the lowest-rated weeks of the year, a vast majority of the top syndicated strips were down or flat while the top first-run weekly hours saw gains. For the week ended July 31, Paramount’s “Entertainment…
The Weather Channel plans to unveil an updated image Aug. 15 and will launch a new branding campaign using the slogan “Bringing Weather to Life,” the network said Wednesday. The Weather Channel will also be adding new programming, including “Weekend…
News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch said Wednesday that his company is looking to invest in an Internet search engine as it presses ahead with an aggressive plan to raise its online profile.Mr. Murdoch made the announcement during a…
ABC Entertainment President Stephen McPherson will be honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his commitment to diversity at a newly created awards event. The first Televisionary Salon & Awards will be held at the Beverly Hills…
CBS is giving the green light to the character-based drama series “Love Monkey” for a midseason pickup. The Sony Pictures Television/Paramount Network Television project is based on the novel of the same name by Kyle Smith, which follows the professional…
Two reality producers filed a lawsuit in Federal Court Wednesday accusing ABC and “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell of stealing their show concept for the upcoming ABC series “Million Dollar Idea.” The lawsuit was filed by Jean Golden and Todd…
Financier Carl Icahn, fresh from orchestrating an investor coup at video retailer Blockbuster that led to a board shakeup, is said to be gearing up to lead a group of shareholders who want to push media giant Time Warner to…
Comcast has reportedly made a $100 million, two-year bid for the rights to telecast National Hockey League games on its OLN network. The deal could be concluded next week, sources said Wednesday, unless ESPN decides to exercise its right to…
Of the two major cable news programs that debuted Monday, MSNBC’s “Rita Cosby: Live and Direct” got off to a promising ratings start, while CNN’s “The Situation Room” with Wolf Blitzer did not.According to data from Nielsen Media Research, “Rita…
CBS is working with Williams-Sonoma to promote the network’s new prime-time schedule, the companies announced Tuesday. A sneak-peek DVD featuring previews of new CBS shows will be distributed in all Williams-Sonoma stores and packages. The DVD includes cooking segments with…