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The CW Network Sets 2015 Summer Schedule

Press release from the CW, April 13, 2015: Continuing to bolster its schedule with more year-round original programming, The CW Network has set its summer premiere dates, including the series debuts of SIGNIFICANT MOTHER, DATES and A WICKED OFFER, the…

Chris Harrison Named New Host of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

Press release from Disney/ABC, April 13, 2015: Chris Harrison (ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise) has been named the new host of the nationally syndicated game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” The versatile Harrison will join the popular long-running franchise…

HBO Renews ‘Veep’ for a Fifth Season and ‘Silicon Valley’ for a Third Season

Press release from HBO, April 13, 2015: HBO has renewed the comedy series VEEP for a fifth season and SILICON VALLEY for a third season, it was announced today by Michael Lombardo, president, HBO Programming. “VEEP and SILICON VALLEY are…

Disney/ABC Television Group Announces Transition to an IP-Based ‘Virtual Master Control’ for Linear Broadcast Operations

Press release from Disney/ABC Television Group, April 13, 2015: After having successfully deployed its cloud-based WATCH services across the Disney|ABC Television Group of networks, the company is now transitioning its linear broadcast operations — global programming playout, delivery and network…

CBS’s ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ Announces Its Star-Studded Lineup of Guests for Dave’s Final 28 ‘Late Show’ Broadcasts, Beginnng Monday, April 13

Press release from CBS, April 13, 2015: David Letterman, the longest-running host in late night history at 33 years, will begin his final 28 broadcasts of the Late Show tonight, with a star-studded lineup of entertainment guests making their final…

CBS News Announces Political Director John Dickerson Will Become the Next Anchor of the No. 1 Sunday Morning Public Affairs Program ‘Face the Nation’

Press release from CBS News, Sunday, April 12, 2015: John Dickerson has been named the next anchor of FACE THE NATION, the number one Sunday morning public affairs program. David Rhodes, President of CBS News announced Dickerson will assume the…

‘The Making of the Mob: New York’ Premieres on Monday, June 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on AMC, Narrated by Emmy Award-Winning Actor Ray Liotta

Press release from AMC, April 10, 2015: AMC announced today that “The Making of The Mob: New York” will premiere on Monday, June 15th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, and be narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actor Ray Liotta. Kicking off “Mob…

Viacom Details Strategic Realignment to Create Efficiencies and Drive Long-Term Growth

Press release from Viacom, April 6, 2015: Viacom Inc. today announced the elements of its strategic realignment, including initiatives designed to promote greater cross-brand collaboration, focus on new growth areas, and improve operational efficiency and financial performance. Following a company-wide…

Syfy Greenlights ‘Incorporated’ to Pilot

Press release from Syfy, April 6, 2015: Syfy announced today it has greenlit to pilot Incorporated, a futuristic espionage thriller from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Pearl Street Productions, CBS Television Studios and Universal Cable Productions. Set in a future…

Scripps Announces Expanded Broadcast Leadership Roles and GMs for Three Markets

Press release from The E.W. Scripps Company, April 3, 2015: The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP), one of the nation’s largest independent owners of TV stations, has announced expanded corporate roles for three television executives and promotions for station leaders…