Sling Media Founder Backs Net-TV Startup Nov 6, 2009
Blake Krikorian Invests Undisclosed Sum In Clicker Media. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 2:10:48 PM. (Multichannel News)
Cadets at Syfy's New Academy Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts Nov 6, 2009
Can you call a series about looking for ghosts a reality show. Science Fiction channel Syfy is expanding its successful ;Ghost Hunters; franchise with ;Ghost Hunters Academy. (Multichannel News)
YES Connects With Post-Game Coverage Of Yankees' World Series Triumph Nov 6, 2009
Regional Sports Network To Air Bronx Bombers' Nov. 6 Victory Parade Down Canyon Of Heroes. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 12:54:29 PM. (Multichannel News)
This channel is absolutely awful. Ruined by a bunch of phony religious zealots.... Nov 6, 2009
AmericanLife Names Aaron Norris Development Chief. Walker Texas Ranger' Exec Has Action Movie Pedigree. (Multichannel News)
Good luck, seriously! You have an extremely difficult challenge ahead, to make... Nov 6, 2009
AOL Names Time Warner Cable's Minson As CFO. Cable Operator's Deputy CFO Rejoins AOL, As Online Unit Prepares Spinoff. (Multichannel News)
Amanda Tapping Opens Sanctuary for Kids' Nov 6, 2009
Amanda Tapping Opens Sanctuary for Kids. Auction Items From Syfy's 'Sanctuary' To Benefit At-Risk Children. (Multichannel News)
NCTA Outlines Ways For FCC To Free Up Funds For Broadband Deployment Nov 6, 2009
Cable Group Stumps For Ending Rural Phone Company Subsidies In Competitive Areas. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 6:09:05 PM. (Multichannel News)
NBCU Picks Web-Video Partners For Vancouver Games Nov 6, 2009
Akamai, iStreamPlanet To Deliver Live, On-Demand Video For 2010 Winter Olympics. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 5:08:54 PM. (Multichannel News)
NBCU's Cotton: Spectrum Discussions Will Have To Take Place Nov 6, 2009
Cautions Against Damaging Over-The-Air TV System That Has Served Country 'Enormously Well. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 6:13:36 PM. (Multichannel News)
Are you kidding me? Why can't modern players win with dignity? That cheesy series... Nov 6, 2009
YES Connects With Post-Game Coverage Of Yankees' World Series Triumph. Regional Sports Network To Air Bronx Bombers' Nov. 6 Victory Parade Down Canyon Of Heroes. (Multichannel News)
Expert Business Source Nov 6, 2009
Downgrading personnel to save money in a tough climate can have disastrous economic consequences. Date: 5 hours 12 minutes ago. (Multichannel News)
verizon will sue someone who farts and doesn't say exactly what kind of fart it... Nov 6, 2009
Better Business Bureau Refers Comcast 'Fiber-Optic' Claim To FTC. Verizon Had Challenged the Operator's Ad Claim It Provides Services Over A Fiber-Optic Network. (Multichannel News)
CBS, BBCA America Lead Broadcast, Cable With Business, Financial Reporting Emmy Nods Nov 6, 2009
John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 10:55:00 AM. CBS and BBCA America were the leaders on the broadcast and cable side when it came to Emmy nominations for business and financial reporting Emmys. (Multichannel News)
Horse Racing Coming to Satellite Nov 6, 2009
It looks like horse-racing fans will soon be enjoying their favorite sport on satellite. Today Sirius XM announced plans to add the TVG Racing Network to their satellite radio service starting this Friday on Sirius channel 126 and XM channel 243. (Multichannel News)
DirecTV Has Stable Q3 Nov 6, 2009
Sub Growth Slows, While Other Metrics Grow. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 3:14:05 PM. (Multichannel News)
NBCU Proffers Multifaceted Affiliate Campaign Behind Winter Olympics Nov 6, 2009
Distributors Can Deliver Customizable Packages Of Vancouver Games Content Across Myriad Platforms. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 4:52:41 PM. (Multichannel News)
Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards Nov 6, 2009
Beyonce Dazzles & U2 Scorches at Berlin Edition of MTV Europe Music Awards - Yahoo. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-18000", "open" : "1257517823", "close" : "1257541223", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Verizon Pulls the Fiber Alarm Nov 6, 2009
Not that I blame Verizon for trying to defend its FiOS fiber-to-the-home network, but the telco;s objection to Comcast;s claim that it delivers services over a fiber-optic network is just plain silly (see ). Because Comcast actually does deliver services over a fiber-optic network ; which now spans more than 147,000 route miles of fiber nationwide, according to the cable operator. (Multichannel News)
USA Nabs Rights To 'NCIS: Los Angeles' Nov 6, 2009
USA Nabs Rights To 'NCIS: Los Angeles. Cable pays near-record sum for CBS drama. (Multichannel News)
Oprah Winfrey Show' Jumping to OWN: Report Nov 6, 2009
Harpo, OWN, CBS Television Distribution Maintain Decision Not Yet Made. Paige Albiniak (Broadcasting ) -- Multichannel News, 11/5/2009 2:51:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
Speed Pins Second Season Of 'Bullrun' Nov 6, 2009
Speed Pins Second Season Of 'Bullrun. Orders 10-Hour Episodes Of Bill Goldberg's Amateur Road Rally Series. (Multichannel News)
New shingle for Sacha Baron Cohen Nov 6, 2009
By: Published: Thu, November 05, 2009, 7:11 PM. After making movies out of all three characters he created for "Da Ali G Show," Sacha Baron Cohen has created a production company to generate scripted comic vehicles for himself. (Variety)
Industry Self-Regulation Of Online Privacy Has Failed: CDD Nov 5, 2009
CDD, U.S. PIRG File Comments To FCC In Advance Of Agency's Dec. 7 Workshop. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 1:44:14 PM. (Multichannel News)
Public Knowledge: FCC Poised To Grant MPAA Waiver Request Nov 5, 2009
Public-Interest Groups Warn Commission Of Responding To 'Whims Of Industry. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 4:58:58 PM. (Multichannel News)
EBIF, Revisited Nov 5, 2009
In the blur of last week;s mash-up of cable events, the lingo landscape bulged with EBIF, pronounced ;ee-biff. EBIF refresher: Five or so years ago, U.S. cable got wiggy about a U.K. interactive TV staple that allowed viewers to participate with programs by ;pressing red; whenever a ;red button; appeared on the screen. (Multichannel News)
HBO takes on 'Ayatollah' Nov 5, 2009
By: Published: Wed, November 04, 2009, 6:11 PM. Exactly 30 years to the day that a group of militant students stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran and began a 444-day hostage crisis that doomed the administration of president Jimmy Carter, HBO Films has made a deal to turn the ordeal into a film. (Variety)
Bening, Hopkins join 'Hemingway' cast Nov 5, 2009
By: Published: Wed, November 04, 2009, 2:11 PM. Andy Garcia has landed Anthony Hopkins and Annette Bening to star with him in Hemingway & Fuentes, the period drama that Garcia will direct next summer from a script he wrote with Hilary Hemingway, granddaughter of author Ernest Hemingway. (Variety)
Boyle, Searchlight team for '127' Nov 5, 2009
By: Published: Wed, November 04, 2009, 7:11 PM. Fox Searchlight and Danny Boyle have firmed plans to make their next collaboration 127 Hours, a film that tells the story of mountaineer Aron Ralston. (Variety)
That's the funniest thing I have ever heard. Charter puts the customers first? ... Nov 5, 2009
Judge Approves Charter Reorganization Plan. Final Decision Expected in "Several Weeks". (Multichannel News)
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Trouble viewing this email. To ensure our emails reach your inbox, add News_wire@email. (Multichannel News)
McCloskey Joins NBCU Sports & Olympics As VP Of Communications Nov 5, 2009
McCloskey Joins NBCU Sports & Olympics As VP Of Communications. Freifeld Elevated To Senior Director. (Multichannel News)
Cable Nets Drive Fiscal Q1 At News Corp. Nov 5, 2009
Operating Income Grew 41%; 79% Gain At Fox News. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 4:46:45 PM. (Multichannel News)
Haha, I had to laugh at the sentence " The new IPG "leverages the expertise" the... Nov 5, 2009
Cable-Tec Expo 2009: Cisco Debuts 'Blue' IPTV Guide For Cable. Demo Features Internet-Enabled Widgets for News, Weather. (Multichannel News)
Carey: Most Retrans Deals Up in 2-3 Years Nov 5, 2009
Says Retrans Could Involve Mix of O&Os, Station Groups. By Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 6:30:16 PM. (Multichannel News)
Turner Classic Movies To Host Hollywood Film Festival Next April Nov 5, 2009
Will Screen More Than 50 Movies During TCM Classic Film Festival. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 5:32:14 PM. (Multichannel News)
SenGupta Rises At MTV Networks Entertainment Group Nov 5, 2009
Exec Will Oversee Production Across Genres For Comedy Central, Spike, TV Land. MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 1:26:18 PM. (Multichannel News)
NBCU Begins Nov. 4 'Countdown To Vancouver' Nov 5, 2009
NBCU Begins Nov. 4 'Countdown To Vancouver. Comprehensive Programming, Promotional Initiative Marks 100 Days Until Winter Olympics. (Multichannel News)
Espinel: Balancing Net Neutrality, Piracy Protection Is Job One Nov 5, 2009
Intellectual Property Enforcement Candidate Shares Views Duing Nomination Hearing. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 5:39:34 PM. (Multichannel News)
Better Business Bureau Refers Comcast 'Fiber-Optic' Claim To FTC Nov 5, 2009
Verizon Had Challenged the Operator's Ad Claim It Provides Services Over A Fiber-Optic Network. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 1:52:33 PM. (Multichannel News)
Cablevision Preps EBIF Launch Nov 5, 2009
MSO Expected to Deploy Zodiac's User Agent for Cisco/Scientific Atlanta Set-Tops. Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 10:35:11 AM. (Multichannel News)
Hearst TV's Barrett: Changing News Sources Having "Profound Effect" On Industry Viewing, Money Flow Nov 5, 2009
Hearst TV's Barrett: Changing News Sources Having "Profound Effect" On Industry Viewing, Money Flow. Group's President Says Broadcasters Unfairly Limited Compared To Competitors. (Multichannel News)
I don't want the MPAA's high-value content.What I -do- want is to not have my... Nov 5, 2009
Public Knowledge: FCC Poised To Grant MPAA Waiver Request. Public-Interest Groups Warn Commission Of Responding To 'Whims Of Industry. (Multichannel News)
Espinel Emphasizes Importance Of Intellectual Property Nov 5, 2009
Nominee For IP Enforcement Post Says It's Critical To Protect American Creativity, Innovation. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/4/2009 2:06:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
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HBO Sports senior vice president Mark Taffet discusses the PPV performance prospects for the Sept. 19 Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Juan Manuel Marquez boxing event as well as the network's PPV fight schedule for the rest of the year during a recent interview with Multichannel News. 2009 , a division of All rights reserved. (Multichannel News)
Greenfield Ups Viacom Target Nov 4, 2009
Pali Capital Analyst, Citing Q3 Results, Elevates Price Target to $34. by MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 4:28:57 PM. (Multichannel News)
Viacom's Dauman: Epix Close to Carriage Deals Nov 4, 2009
Ad Revenue Dips 4% in Third Quarter, an Improvement; Affiliate Fees Rise 10. by Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 12:57:31 PM. (Multichannel News)
Online Publication Guides Consumers Sort Through VOD Choices Nov 4, 2009
On Demand Weekly Currently Sorts Through Comcast, Time Warner Cable's VOD Content. Mike Reynolds -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 3:12:18 PM. (Multichannel News)
Apple planning an assault on cable companies? Nov 4, 2009
By: Published: Mon, November 02, 2009, 1:11 PM. Apples reportedly shopping a new monthly subscription service to television networks that would seemingly put iTunes in competition with cable providers. (Variety)
Cable Center Adds Trio of Directors Nov 4, 2009
Mark Bowser, Ann Carlsen, Phillip Lind Join Institution's Board. by MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 4:01:41 PM. (Multichannel News)
7-Eleven Opens In-Store Network To Advertisers Nov 4, 2009
Convenience Store Chain Contracts With Digital Display Networks On 6,200-Outlet Service. MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 4:12:44 PM. (Multichannel News)
ACC Offers Free Trial Nov 4, 2009
Cable Communicators Group Pitches Six Months' Dues Free Period. by MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 3:05:39 PM. (Multichannel News)
ASSIA Raises $10 Million Nov 4, 2009
DSL Software Provider Gains Investors. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 3:27:14 PM. (Multichannel News)
Ad Sales Drive Discovery In Q3 Nov 4, 2009
Programmer Rings Up Third Straight Quarter of Ad Growth. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 4:36:25 PM. (Multichannel News)
Feds Indict Cable-Modem Hacker Nov 4, 2009
West Coast Man Charged with Distributing Hacking Tools. By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 4:16:32 PM. (Multichannel News)
Rutledge: Cablevision Can Manage Retransmission Consent Nov 4, 2009
Basic Subs Down In Q3, As Operator's Cash Flow Rises. Mike Farrell -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 1:11:30 PM. (Multichannel News)
Stations Add FX's 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Nov 4, 2009
Stations Add FX's 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Series Cleared In Nearly Half The Country For Fall 2011. (Multichannel News)
Oh No... Not Again... Nov 4, 2009
Last week I wrote about the controversy of the new DirecTV advertisement featuring the late Chris Farley. People were upset with the thought that actor David Spade did the ads to cash in on the memory of Chris Farley. (Multichannel News)
Adrienne Gary Leaving Fox Networks Nov 4, 2009
HR EVP Returning to Consulting Practice. by MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 7:16:13 PM. (Multichannel News)
Best B2B Practices: Wiring Las Vegas Nov 4, 2009
MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/3/2009 1:30:26 PM. The Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing conducts an annual case-study competition among cable operators and cable suppliers to find successful business-services marketing campaigns that were carried out in the past year (August 2008 to July 31, 2009). (Multichannel News)
Here Comes the Broadband-Enabled Car Nov 4, 2009
What could you do with 100 Mbps under the hood. Alcatel-Lucent, along with Toyota and other partners, is showing off a outfitted with a Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless broadband connection that provides a slew of entertainment and information services including video on demand, piped into the rear-seat headrests, to divert whiny kids on their way to Grandmas house. (Multichannel News)
Leno: 'I wouldn't trade places with Letterman now for anything'... Nov 3, 2009
Jay Leno Talks Back: An Exclusive Interview With B&C. Leno opens up on bad press, David Lettermans situation and his feelings about leavingand even returningto 11:35. (The Drudge Report)
Belushi, TV vets plot courtroom drama Nov 3, 2009
By: Published: Mon, November 02, 2009, 7:11 PM. While TV series packages are getting harder to come by these days, ICM has a pretty good one to show studios and networks. (Variety)
Behind the scenes at "Epic Mickey" Nov 3, 2009
By: Published: Mon, November 02, 2009, 8:11 AM. After literally years of silence surrounding Warren Spectors Epic Mickey, Disney and Spector are finally talking about the project and they have a lot to say. (Variety)
BBC America Warms Up Deals For 'Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares' Series Nov 3, 2009
Network Acquires Rights To Fifth Season Of U.K. Version Of Show, Second Season Of U.S. Edition. MCN Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2009 4:58:24 PM. (Multichannel News)
NCTA, NBCU: FCC BitTorrent Order 'Shackles' ISPs Nov 3, 2009
Cable Group, Programmer Weigh In On Agency Order In Joint Comments To U.S. Appeals Court. John Eggerton -- Multichannel News, 11/2/2009 3:22:46 PM. (Multichannel News)
