General Electric is teaming with Taiwan-based Tatung Co. to form a joint venture, General Displays & Technologies, which would design, market and service GE-branded HDTVs. GDT, announced Wednesday, also will partner with GE-owned NBC Universal to develop an open platform…
The player: Lee Supercinski, producer, “Futurama” The play: A series based in the future, such as “Futurama,” would lend itself well to cutting-edge technology. But in terms of high-definition, the show was lacking. Originally pitched to be in HD during…
HD programming picks for Sept. 25-Oct.1: “Survivor,” “Gamer Generation,” “NCAA Football: Alabama vs. Georgia” “Survivor” (CBS) Thurs., Sept. 25, 8 p.m.: The iconic reality series enters the high-definition realm for its 17th iteration, taking place against the backdrop of Gabon,…
Entertainment Studios Launch Six HD Nets Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios, an independent producer and distributor of first-run syndicated content, is launching six targeted HD channels through Verizon’s FiOS TV, the company said. The six channels, Cars.tv, Pets.tv, Comedy.tv, Mydestination.tv, Es.tv…
Food Network is giving its Web site a facelift on Thursday morning to make the Web site look more like the TV network. The revamped site will include improved search, a new home-grown video player, additional clips and a look…
In this week’s Backlot Talk podcast with Doug Ellin, creator and showrunner of “Entourage,” Mr. Ellin talks about Jeremy Piven winning his third Emmy last Sunday. He also talks about the famous movie that was the basis for the wild…
The Commission on Presidential Debates notified television news organizations that it intends to move forward with plans for the first presidential debate on Friday. That’s despite Republican candidate John McCain’s announcement Wednesday afternoon that he is suspending his campaign and…
Tribune has appointed Marty Wilke vice president and general manager of Chicago’s WGN-TV. Ms. Wilke joined WGN in 1996, rising to local sales manager in 2001 and director of sales in 2002. She has been interim general manager since late…
VHI has reteamed with pickup master Mystery for a second season of “The Pickup Artist,” premiering Oct. 12. Mystery will guide nine “socially awkward” students in how to pick up women. The last man standing will receive $50,000. New wing-girl…