Court TV, still sore about A&E Network’s plan to launch the Crime and Investigation Network, is planning a “Sopranos”-themed stunt Monday at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s National Show in San Francisco. Court TV, which bills itself as The…
Fox has renewed “Malcolm in the Middle” for a seventh season, the network announced Friday. The Sunday night comedy has slipped in the ratings during the past couple years, and creator/executive producer Linwood Boomer has said the next season could…
Taking another step away from its game show roots, GSN announced Thursday the “GSN Casino Awards,” a showcase honoring casino players, entertainers and gaming-themed programming for television and movies. The awards will be telecast live in December from Las Vegas….
Former Cartoon Network President Betty Cohen on Thursday was named president and CEO of Lifetime Entertainment Services. Ms. Cohen, who succeeds Carole Black, starts her new job April 26. Ms. Cohen was chosen by a search committee comprising Anne Sweeney,…
Jennifer Weingroff has been named VP of communications for CBS Paramount International Television. The announcement was made March 31 by John Wentworth, executive VP of communications at Paramount Television, to whom she reports.In her new position Ms. Weingroff will work…
MarketWatch founder Larry Kramer has been named president of CBS Digital Media, a new division that will give him oversight of all online operations and new-media business development for CBS and UPN. Mr. Kramer will report to Leslie Moonves, chairman…
Ted Koppel and Tom Bettag, the anchor and executive producer, respectively, of “Nightline,” will leave ABC News when Mr. Koppel’s contract expires Dec. 4. The news was announced to ABC News staffers Thursday morning via e-mail from ABC News President…
Kevin Martin, the Federal Communications Commission’s new chairman, will appear at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas next month. Mr. Martin is slated to be interviewed by NAB President and CEO Eddie Fritts during a breakfast session…
Alliance Atlantis Communications, the Canadian-based company that co-produces the “CSI” franchise, on Thursday swung to a fourth-quarter profit as the company posted gains in its three key divisions.The Toronto-based company reported a fourth-quarter profit of 9.6 million Canadian dollars ($7.9…
Discovery Communications said Wednesday it plans to expand its business in the Hispanic market. The company will launch two new Spanish-language networks, Discovery Kids en Español and Discovery Travel & Living (Viajar y Vivir). The channels will launch June 17,…