With syndication challenged by the rough economy, distribution companies are looking beyond the current business model for ways to pare spending and make their product more affordable for stations. Larger distribution houses like Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and NBC Universal Television...
Telepictures Productions announced today it has signed a first-look agreement with Judge Greg Mathis’ Mathis Productions. Mathis Productions will develop new programming for Telepictures to syndicate in a variety of dayparts, Telepictures said. Telepictures produces the court program “Judge Greg Mathis...
Comedian George Lopez’s new late-night cable show on TBS may be a preview of things to come for syndicated television distributors looking beyond the broadcast TV market. Looking to launch at 11 p.m. in November, Mr. Lopez’s show has a fight ahead as it elbows into the field of competitors, including...
David Decker has been promoted to executive vice president of business and legal affairs at Telepictures Productions, the company said. Mr. Decker will oversee the day-to-day business operations at Telepictures, including the production company’s business, legal, finance and administrative affairs. He...