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Belo Agrees to Buy UPN Affiliate in New Orleans
Newspaper and television station group Belo on Friday said it agreed to pay $14.5 million cash for WUPL-TV, a UPN affiliate owned by Viacom.The transaction, which is subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, would create a duopoly market in New…
Disney and Gold Settle Dispute With Disney Co.
The longstanding feud between The Walt Disney Co. and two former board members ended abruptly Friday when the two sides agreed to settle their dispute and resume working together.As part of the settlement, former board members Roy Disney and Stanley…
Hearings Set on DTV Transition
The Senate Commerce Committee is planning two hearings July 12 on the broadcasting industry’s transition to digital television. Witnesses for the morning session will be Eddie Fritts, president & CEO, National Association of Broadcasters; Manuel Abud, VP and general manager,…
CBS Bolsters Alternative Series Development Staff
CBS is promoting Nancy Daniels and Joe LaBracio and adding former producer Sandy Varo to its alternative series development department.Ms. Daniels has been named VP, and both Mr. LaBracio and Ms. Varo have been named directors.All three executives will develop…
Dodge Places Vehicles in TNT’s ‘Wanted’
Two Dodge vehicles have been written into TNT’s upcoming series “Wanted” as part of a deal that makes Dodge the exclusive automotive sponsor of the show, the network said Friday.Dodge’s Charger and its Dakota will be driven by characters in…
MTV to Revisit Live 8
MTV has announced a do-over on its Live 8 concert broadcast, after last weekend’s program drew scathing reviews and low ratings.This Saturday, MTV and VH1 will collectively air 10 hours of commercial-free performances from the July 2 concerts to fight…
WGA Backing Reality Writers in Labor Lawsuit
The Writers Guild of America is backing 12 reality television staffers in a class action lawsuit filed against eight networks and production companies alleging violation of labor laws. The suit, filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, claims reality…
Nielsen to Shift Method of Prompting Viewers
Nielsen Media Research informed clients Thursday that rather than waiting for a channel change to prompt viewers to signal they are still watching, it will display the prompt at 42-minute intervals as it rolls out the new Active/Passive meters (which…