The case in question involves corporate and union funding of political ads. Here’s the long and short of it: right now, for all intents and purposes, corporations and unions cannot fund these ads. But that could change, and if it…
Anyone who is complaining about the decision to add Ellen DeGeneres as the fourth judge on “American Idol” doesn’t understand show business. It doesn’t matter whether or not Ellen is some kind of expert on singing, though, as an entertainment professional…
Whether you watch them or not– and their audiences are dwindling, yet still a potent force — the anchors of the network news broadcasts are among the most powerful people on the global stage, able to snag an interview with…
Here are three analysis pieces about Monday’s news that Disney is buying Marvel for $4 billion. First up is Dorothy Pomerantz’s piece for Forbes, "Marvel: How Good a Deal For Disney?" Next is Rick Marshall’s blog on MTV’s Splash Page: "Three…
The following is a guest blog by Tom Southwick. For the past six years Tom has been with Starz in Denver, where he is senior VP of corporate communications. Earlier in his career he was the founder of the trade…
Comedy is big news this season, particularly in September, when NBC goes from dark and bloody to light and funny – dropping Jay Leno into the 10 p.m. prime slot traditionally reserved for scripted drama. It’s a move, however, that’s…
Well, the headline tells it all here. And I’m not gonna be your guide. Instead I’m gonna send you off our site to read a terrific piece about Brian Graden. Brian is the president of entertainment at the MTV Networks….
This may not be the golden age of television, but perhaps it’s the titanium age: high quality in large quantities. There are so many good shows now that the people who watch TV for a living are being forced to…
Yesterday I wrote about what Fox should do about replacing Paula Abdul on “American Idol.” Having solved that crisis, I now feel it’s my duty to suggest to the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS) what it needs to…
Based on my conversations with some Fox insiders and others close to the situation, here’s the skinny: A number of folks at Fox were pissed when Abdul went public with her negotiations. Personally, I think Fox is playing with fire…