As Bruce Springsteen would put it, Dish Network this week may have taken “one step up, two steps back.” Trailing U.S. satellite leader DirecTV in both subscribers and high-definition channels, Dish may be falling further behind, despite its recent announcement…
Fox will focus its fall firepower on just two shows next season, but in a surprise move, the network will begin rolling out its new lineup the week of Aug. 25—the same time as the Democratic National Convention. The network…
TNT said it will air episodes of a microseries sponsored by Dodge and AT&T during commercial breaks in its prime-time programming this summer. The microseries, called “Lucky Chance,” was produced by Full Circle Entertainment and Espionage. Comprised of 20 two-minute…
Fox is so high on its new J.J. Abrams-produced drama “Fringe,” it’s planning to begin the marketing push for the show early. Real early. As in today. In what may be an unprecedented move, Fox will begin the marketing campaign…
CBS Corp., looking to further change its reputation as one of the most traditional television companies, has agreed to acquired CNET Networks Inc. for about $1.8 billion. CBS says the acquisition will make it one of the 10 most popular…
CBS Entertainment President Nina Tassler spoke with TelevisionWeek’s Josef Adalian about the network’s prospects in the post-strike broadcast season, the addition of new comedies and the decision to can “Moonlight.” “It was a very hard decision… but it was based…
In TelevisionWeek‘s video report on ABC’s upfront presentation, Josef Adalian discusses the network’s uniquely conservative approach to the fourth quarter. While other networks have indicated their intention to start their seasons early, ABC has been taking a go-slow approach. It’s…
$300M Pact Would Include Kids and Adult Brands
TelevisionWeek brings you a sneak peek at CBS’ fall lineup, unveiled today at the network’s upfront presentation. For more news and video on the upfront advertising market in New York, check the Upfront Navigator page. CBS’s slated schedule adds include:…
Dawn Ostroff, entertainment president of The CW, talks about the female-oriented flow of the network’s “OMGTV” fall schedule. She also explains to TVWeek’s Josef Adalian and Andrew Krukowski the strategy behind The CW’s plan to launch its shows early, dishes…