Americans are watching video on their mobile phones and on the Internet in growing numbers. At the same time, they’re watching more television on television—both live and on digital video recorders. At least so says Nielsen, which is trying to…
“Saturday Night Live” regular Amy Poehler is in advance negotiations with NBC to star in the network’s upcoming spinoff of “The Office,” according to network and talent agency sources. Spinoff creator Greg Daniels has been keeping details of the new…
This week’s edition of the New Media Minute offers a concise summary of the recent Lehman Brothers report that sent media stocks tumbling: unless you’re Apple or Google you’re screwed. DAISY WHITNEY’S NEW MEDIA MINUTE You’ll also learn about video…
Forget Judge Stanton. The real power in the digital media business lies with Anthony J. DiClemente. Mr. DiClemente is not the judge in Viacom’s $1 billion copyright infringement lawsuit against Google. Rather, he is the author of a recent Lehman…
“Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” has found a new home. Joss Whedon’s new Internet musical, which has been available for streaming since Monday, is now for sale via iTunes. Consumers can buy one episode for $1.99 or the whole 40-minute movie…
Monday night’s ESPN telecast of the State Farm Home Run Derby was the most viewed program on ad-supported cable to date this year, averaging a 6.4 rating. The telecast attracted 6,184,000 household impressions, making it the most-viewed Home Run Derby…
Brett Weitz has been tapped as TNT’s vice president of series development, based in Los Angeles. He will oversee scripted drama series development for the network. Mr. Weitz previously was vice president of creative affairs for 20th Century Fox Television’s…
Monday night’s season premieres of “The Closer” and “Saving Grace” earned TNT cable ratings highs for the year, with “Closer” drawing in 7.8 million viewers to become basic cable’s top telecast for the year-to-date in viewers, household ratings and adults…
Digital entertainment studio DECA is launching a Web site and series, “Project Lore,” dedicated to massive multiplayer online gaming starring “Diggnation’s” Alex Albrecht. The “Project Lore” series initially will focus on the popular “World of Warcraft” game, with Mr. Albrecht…