TV
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Fox Not Planning ‘Massive Layoffs’
Despite the sagging economy, Fox’s television network is not planning substantial layoffs, entertainment president Kevin Reilly said.
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Globes Get Dismal Ratings
The Golden Globes delivered their second-worst ratings since 1995, averaging 14.6 million total viewers.
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NBC Stars Sidelined
Popular NBC television stars Howie Mandel and Mariska Hargitay have independently been stricken with medical misfortune in recent days.
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U2, Beyonce Set for Obama’s Inauguration
Barack Obama’s inauguration team announced a big lineup of Hollywood talent on Monday that will perform at the President-elect’s opening celebration.
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DECE Gathering Strength
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Thursday, the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) announced six new members, reports the Los Angeles Times.
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Can ’24’ Make It in the Obama Era?
Can a hit show that showcases torture and stars a badass hero who flouts the law survive in the dawning political era of Barack Obama?
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Arbitron Settles Lawsuit Over Undercounting Minorities
Radio ratings company Arbitron will revamp a new measurement system to make it properly account for minorities, according to a settlement announced Wednesday.
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Disney Brand Targets Boys
The Walt Disney Co. is attempting to crack the market of boys aged 6-14 with a new entertainment brand called Disney XD.
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Inauguration: ABC, CNN… Nickelodeon?
Broadcast networks will face new competition on the day of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration as niche networks jump into covering the historic events on Jan. 20.
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Four Ways NBC Can Still Save Leno
NBC’s denying internet rumors that the nightly 10 p.m. show is being axed — if it’s not too late, here are some options they can try
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Lionsgate Wins Tussle Over TV Guide Network
Lionsgate revealed it had cut a deal to acquire the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online from Macrovision for $255 million.
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Q4 Is Ray of Light for Blu-Ray
Holiday sales of Blu-ray Disc players were strong enough to sustain industry hopes that the struggling format may be able to pull in money for the studios.
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Online Video Viewing Up 34%
A new study indicates that Americans may be getting more comfortable watching videos online.
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DreamWorks Plans ‘Monster’ Super Bowl Ad
DreamWorks Animation has partnered with Pepsi, Intel and NBC to spend “tens of millions of dollars” on a Super Bowl ad campaign.
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Public Access TV in LA May Vanish
Time Warner has closed 12 studios that offered community programming in Los Angeles because of a new law.
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