Beaten down by the big numbers that short-run reality series pull, several of the broadcast networks have expressed interest in developing short-run scripted series, which could be promoted to viewers as special events rather than long-term commitments. But whether studios…
Screen Actors Guild: Melissa Gilbert, president. 98,000 members. Contract expires June 30.American Federation of Television & Radio Artists: John Connolly, president. 80,000 members. Contract expires June 30.Writers Guild of America, West: Charles Holland, president. 8,000 members. Contract expires May 1….
HBO may have tallied the most TV trophies at the Golden Globes, but surprise double-winner “The Office”-and BBC America, where it airs-stand to gain the most from their victories.BBC America was the only network aside from HBO to win multiple…
CBS Affils Denounce Halftime Antics Reactions from CBS affiliates and Washington advocacy groups started pouring in soon after the Federal Communications Commission announced Monday it will investigate the baring of Janet Jackson’s breast during the live Super Bowl halftime show….
Getting children interested in the news just may start with the weather. That’s the attitude at KXMB-TV in Bismarck, N.D., and sister station KXMA-TV in Dickinson, N.D., both owned by Reiten Television.The CBS affiliates’ “Weather Kids” ad sales promotion puts…
Labor issues are looming large in Hollywood as contract negotiations approach for the Writers Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists. All sides are seeking to avoid a repeat of a…
Here’s an offer you won’t want to refuse: “The Sopranos” returns to HBO on March 7 with a bang. To make sure fans of the northern New Jersey family make the connection, an estimated $5 million new marketing campaign focuses…
As expected, Telepictures announced last week the sale of upcoming talk show “The Larry Elder Show” to the Viacom Stations Group for launch this fall. In addition, Telepictures has issued the upcoming series a “firm go.” The Viacom Television Stations…
Technology executives fantasize about it behind closed doors; some Republican officials think it might be best for the party; and some agency observers wonder whether it will happen soon. But no one dares talk about it in public. Until now….
Building on the hoopla from last year’s record-breaking performance, the TNT network is on a fast break to the NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles, which is proving to be one of cable’s biggest draws among both viewers and advertisers.Last…