Correction
In “TV’s Power 50” (June 3, Page 1), the photos of Ed Wilson, president of NBC Enterprises, and Ted Harbert, president of NBC Studios, that ran inside the issue were inadvertently reversed. Also, in the entry for Mr. Harbert, “Scrubs”…
In Depth
Syndicators lean toward September premieres
After two years of disruptions from elections, the Olympics and the terrorist attacks, syndicators are planting roots early next season, with several distributors bucking the trend of an October launch in favor of the traditional September premiere.Already, Sept. 16 is…
Summer cable launches
E!“The Anna Nicole Smith Show,” August“Royalty A-Z,” AugustCourt TV“Dominick Dunne’s Power, Privilege and Justice,” June 19“The Elite,” July 9“I, Detective,” Sept. 4History Channel“Basic Training,” August“Mail Call,” August“Secret Passages,” early June“Secrets of the Ancient World,” early JuneA&E“Cold Case Files,” June 4“Minute…
eBay brimming with screeners
In a practice called “unconscionable” and “inappropriate,” not to mention “illegal,” potential Emmy voters who have received “For Your Consideration” screener tapes and DVDs from networks and studios in the past couple of weeks are putting them up on eBay…
WPVI takes balloon sponsorship up and away
ABC-owned WPVI-TV in Philadelphia has come up with a unique way to reach out to the community: On June 15, it will sponsor the giant helium balloon ride at the Philadelphia Zoo.“We try to come up with some different things,”…
Talent Moves
Lena Olin has joined the cast of “Alias.” She will appear in 16 episodes next season, playing the part of secret agent Sydney Bristow’s mother. Ms. Olin is repped by ICM and Industry Entertainment. … John Leguizamo will co-direct the…
Out & About
Kevin Bright of “Friends,” left, and producer Chuck Fries at a Caucus for Television Producers, Writers and Directors panel on May 29 in Beverly Hills, Calif.Celebrating the fifth anniversary of Philadelphia-based CN8’s “It’s Your Call With Lynn Doyle” on May…
Vinciquerra to head Fox Networks Group
Fox Television Network President Tony Vinciquerra is now president and CEO of the Fox Networks Group, a position that gives him oversight of more than 30 major domestic cable and satellite networks owned by News Corp., in addition to oversight…
Before gay meant ‘gay’
Blake Edwards’ “The Great Race” is among a group of the director’s comedies recently released on DVD for the first time by Warner Home Video. It’s not really a very hilarious comedy, but the production is so lush and gorgeous,…
Quick Takes
“Ken Potashner, CEO of Sonicblue. They produce the ReplayTV devices, and they just overturned the ruling that would require them to share their customers’ viewing habits with the major studios. I think it’s going to create a more competitive environment.”Mark…