Background: Mr. Todd knows politics from the inside out, having worked on state initiatives in his home state of Florida and national campaigns based in Washington, D.C., before joining the National Journal’s “Hotline” in 1992. TV News Talent Searching for…
For anyone who loves television, Nov. 20 may go down in the industry history books as Black Thursday. On that date, ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson was forced to call the producers of three outstanding young drama series and tell…
For the first time, Fox is using a former “American Idol” to promote a new season of its monster hit. Reigning “Idol” David Cook has filmed a promotional spot for the show that will begin airing this week, Fox marketing…
Tyler Perry Studios and the Writers Guild of America have reached a contract agreement after more than five months of negotiations. The WGA was the last union with which the independent production company needed to make a deal. Tyler Perry…
Screen Actors Guild President Alan Rosenberg said SAG will conduct a strike authorization vote in December, inching the union closer to the brink of a strike. Mr. Rosenberg made the announcement via e-mail and video message Wednesday. “Now, per the…
CNN host Larry King is the latest celebrity to land a guest turn on NBC’s “30 Rock.” Mr. King has quietly filmed an appearance on NBC’s Tina Fey comedy, a person familiar with the casting confirmed. He plays himself in…
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia has promoted Bernie Young to executive VP and general manager of broadcasting. He will be responsible for the company’s TV programming and operations, including “The Martha Stewart Show,” “Everyday Food” and “Everyday Baking From Everyday Food”…
The social media and online video technology firm KickApps landed a $14 million round of venture funding, the company announced today. The financing was led by North Atlantic Capital, with existing investors Softbank, Spark Capital, Prism Ventures and Jarl Mohn…
The Democrats are returning to Washington. Now MTV is trying to take back its place in the sun at the presidential inauguration. Sixteen years ago, MTV’s Rock ’n’ Roll Inaugural Ball for Bill Clinton—featuring the Eagles, Don Henley and U2,…