Cable Television Industry News Aggregation

EXCLUSIVE: Ynon Kreiz: Endemol finances OK The Hollywood Reporter - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

CEO addresses rumors that financial restructuring is imminent.

Anthony Bourdain critiques other reality shows The Hollywood Reporter - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

Q&A: Foodie weighs in on ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ ‘Top Chef,’ others.

DISCOVERY TABLES "PITCHMEN," ANIMAL PLANET MOVES UP "WHALE WARS" SPECIAL The Futon Critic - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

The Anthony “Sully” Sullivan-led series has been pulled after just two episodes.

FCC: Dish Network Can Deliver Distant Signals Multichannel - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

The FCC has certified Dish Network to deliver distant network-affilated out-of-market TV station…

A Tale Of Two Disney/Time Warner Reactions Multichannel - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

Cable and broadcast trade associations had very different reactions to the news that Disney and…

‘Jamie Oliver’ renewed for new season Variety TV News - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: ABC orders six episodes of Emmy-winning series — Brit chef Jamie Oliver taught students in West Virginia about [...]

Worst summer for ‘Tonight Show’ ever The Hollywood Reporter - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

This summer is the lowest-rated “Tonight Show” on record, but Jay Leno still makes NBC affiliates happy.

09/03/10 Cynopsis - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

Discover Comm employees greeted by top execs when they arrive Thursday morning ABC orders 2nd season of Jamie Oliver’s Food [...]

Pat O’Brien writes open letter to Lindsay Lohan The Hollywood Reporter - September 3, 2010 GMT -4

THR’s guest columnist sends a poignant message to his fellow addict: “I’ve been through it.”

Mexico accelerates digital TV switchover Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: Goal is to generate more competition in market — Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon issued a decree Thursday that [...]

Discovery hostage crisis aftermath Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: Company holds townhall meeting, gives time off — Discovery Communications execs held a townhall meeting with staffers on [...]

First Person: In defense of ‘Happy Days’ ‘ ‘Jump the Shark’ episode LA Times - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Contrary to pop culture belief, when Fonzie jumped the shark, it hardly marked the demise of the show. Contrary to [...]

‘Law & Order’ may come calling to L.A. theater rolls LA Times - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

It’s not every TV series that can count itself a close friend of struggling theater actors. It’s not every TV [...]

Disney Channel goes back to ‘Camp Rock’ LA Times - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The sequel retains the Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato, but adds more of the camp experience and a bit of [...]

AT&T/Hallmark: Still No Talks On Carriage Multichannel - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

No news was not good news for Hallmark Channels or its viewers who get AT&T…

Disney, Time Warner Cable Finalize Programming Deal Broadcasting and Cable - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The Disney/ABC Television Group and its Walt Disney Co. sibling ESPN finalized their…

Disney, Time Warner Cable reach carriage deal The Hollywood Reporter - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Walt Disney and Time Warner Cable Thursday afternoon announced a new long-term carriage agreement after continuing to hammer out details [...]

DISNEY/ABC, ESPN AND TIME WARNER CABLE SIGN LONG-TERM, WIDE-RANGING AGREEMENT TO CARRY A VARIETY OF VIDEO & DIGITAL SERVICES The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

This extensive and expanded rights package marks Disney Media Network’s most expansive content agreement to date.

‘Born’ to stream on NBC Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: Fallon’s Emmy opener finally gets OK to post online — Baby, Jimmy Fallon’s Emmy open was “Born to [...]

Apple TV still promises fruit c21 - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The new version of Apple TV unveiled this week was underwhelming in some respects but, long-term, it could still win [...]

Discovery Employees Go Back To Work Multichannel - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

One day after a gunman terrorized employees at Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver…

Disney, Time Warner Cable cut deal Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: Mammoth carriage accord includes digital rights, services — Disney and Time Warner Cable have inked a mammoth carriage [...]

Colombia’s third net still in limbo Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: Council determines how to deal with bids — Colombia’s long-awaited third channel remains in limbo as the country’s [...]

Disney, Time Warner Cable Finalize Programming Deal Multichannel - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The Disney/ABC Television Group and its Walt Disney Co. sibling ESPN finalized their…

"AMERICAN IDOL" ANNOUNCES LOS ANGELES AS FINAL AUDITION CITY The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The series will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, September 22.

MTV NEWS GIVES VIEWERS A VIP PASS TO THE "2010 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS PRESHOW" ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 AT 8PM ET/PT The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Nicki Minaj will be featured in her first-ever televised solo performance.

"NIGHTLINE" IS NO. 1 AMONG TOTAL VIEWERS, ADULTS 25-54 FOR THE WEEK AND SEASON TO DATE The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.

ABC AND CAFEPRESS UNVEIL NEW ABC ONLINE STORE WITH EMPHASIS ON FAN ENGAGEMENT The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Fans can design their own T-shirts, posters, SIGG water bottles and other custom products.

ABC PICKS UP EMMY AWARD-WINNING REALITY SERIES "JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION" FOR A SECOND SEASON The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The series, which recently won the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, will run for six episodes.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ REBROADCASTS WIN THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF AUG. 23-27 OVER ‘LATE SHOW’ ORIGINALS The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.

NBC’S HIT SUMMER SERIES ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT’ REVEALS THE TOP 10 ACTS THAT WILL COMPETE LIVE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The September 7 show will also include a performance from pop singer Enrique Iglesias, who will perform his #1 dance [...]

‘Paranormal Activity’ creators ink TV deal The Hollywood Reporter - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Dreamworks TV and ABC Studios are teaming with the creators of “Paranormal Activity” on a spooky TV project.

NBCU, Hulu Join Common Sense Media Campaign Multichannel - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

NBC Universal and Hulu are donating airtime to the Power to the Parent campaign urging safe…

CBS, Fox top demos, but NBC nabs viewers Variety TV News - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV News: On a very competitive Wednesday where all big four networks were separated by only .3 in the 18-49 [...]

DiscoveryEmployees Return to Work Broadcasting and Cable - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Staffersare greeted by company execs; security procedures at the building are being…

CBS, Fox top demos, but NBC nabs viewers Variety Ratings - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

TV Ratings: On a very competitive Wednesday where all big four networks were separated by only .3 in the 18-49 [...]

Bryan Cranston to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ The Hollywood Reporter - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Emmy winner Bryan Cranston will host “Saturday Night Live” on Oct. 2, the actor announced on an ESPN radio show, [...]

Weeds – Any Tool’s a Weapon if You Hold It Right Television Without Pity - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

A Yippity Sippity: The Newmans manage to create lives only slightly creepier than the ones they left behind.

Martha Stewart wants to be star interviewer The Hollywood Reporter - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

Larry King, move over! Martha Stewart would like to be the next big star interviewer in the TV industry, and [...]

MTV GIVES FANS MORE OF SUMMER’S #1 TV SERIES WITH THE RETURN OF "JERSEY SHORE AFTER HOURS" The Futon Critic - September 2, 2010 GMT -4

The half-hour after-show will air Thursdays at 11:00/10:00c following the series.

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