News Corp.-owned 20th Century Fox Television is implementing across-the-board production cuts at all of its series, joining a growing list of companies trimming budgets in the wake of the economic downturn. All 20th producers have been told to reduce their…
It’s not TV. It’s Oprah. HBO and Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films have formed a multiyear exclusive relationship to develop and produce scripted programming for the network. Project could include miniseries, movies, documentaries and series. “HBO and Harpo Films are both…
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NBCU Media Distribution Services has promoted Matthew Braatz to senior VP of broadcast operations. Mr. Braatz will oversee the day-to-day operation for all domestic on-air operation, in addition to developing and implementing operational and technical strategy. He was previously senior…
Scripps Networks has tapped Greg Moyer for the newly created position of president of Scripps Networks International. Mr. Moyer, whose appointment is effective Jan. 5, will oversee global business opportunities for Scripps, which has syndicated its branded programming to more…
NBC’s “Today” show will take a look back at the year with a prime-time special airing Dec. 22 at 8 p.m. “2008: Today Looks Back, A Holiday Special” will highlight memorable moments, newsmakers, top five news stories, the most moving…
Online video will be a safe bet for advertising dollars in 2009 in part because television networks are offering professional programming on the Web that marketers like, the new media research firm eMarketer says. In a series of predictions for…
Online video site DailyMotion doubled its audience in the last year, the company reported today. According to data from comScore, the number of unique visitors in the United States to DailyMotion.com rose to 7.3 million in October, up from 3.2…
Internet television technology provider Move Networks has started powering hi-def video online for action sports network Fuel TV, the companies announced today. The arrangement follows Move’s deals in recent weeks with iStreamPlanet and the NFL as well as a partnership…
Halle Berry and Tyler Perry have been tapped to host the 40th Annual NAACP Image Awards, airing live Feb. 12 on Fox from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. In addition to marking the 40th awards ceremony, the day also…