VH1 Classic will premiere “That Metal Show” on Nov. 15. The half-hour heavy metal and hard rock discussion show will be led by hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. They will be joined by special guests in their…
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on Wednesday declared that the nation’s largest cable operator is ready for the economic downturn. In the face of a worsening economy, Mr. Roberts, speaking on the company’s third-quarter earnings conference call with analysts, asked, “Is…
A new company says it has found a different way to measure online social media, and in doing so has found another way to look at how involved viewers are with television shows. Networked Insights, based in Madison, Wis., says…
What if a kid won the competition on “Project Runway”? That’s almost the idea behind a new show on Nickelodeon called “True Jackson, VP,” which debuts Nov. 8. Fifteen-year-old Keke Palmer plays Jackson, an entrepreneurial youngster spotted by the head…
After spending her whole career in the movies, Robin Seidner D’Elia is looking to make products the star of her new productions. Ms. Seidner was senior VP for national television promotions and marketing at New Line Cinema when the studio…
Nielsen Online found that some of the biggest social networking sites also were some of the fastest-growing during September. Facebook and LinkedIn appear to be growing by incorporating older users and their work lives. Another fast-growing site is Reunion.com, which…
There may not be peace in the Middle East, but if executives at Bravo get their way, juicy reality show drama could soon be coming to the Arab world. The cable network has teamed with Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey’s…
CNBC has signed a distribution deal with TidalTV for the business news network’s long-form content. As part of the deal TidalTV will carry CNBC titles including “The Hunt for Black Gold,” “The Millionaire Inside” and “Saving General Motors,” while also…
Call it Barack Obama’s $3.5 million gamble, but as the Obama campaign readies to air a half-hour TV program at 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday on major broadcast and some cable networks, the question is will it actually work? Amidst discussion…