July 2008 - The Business of Television -

J.J. Abrams Pens ‘Fringe’ Theme Song

J.J. Abrams is putting his musical stamp on another series. The prolific writer-producer told TelevisionWeek on Monday that, yes, he has penned the theme song for "Fringe," the new Fox drama he created with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman. By...

Published Tue, Jul 15 2008 12:40 PM by News

Filed under: Fringe, J.J. Abrams, Broadcast, TCA

NBC Gets 'Lost' With Wolf, Levinson

NBC is developing a new project from "Law & Order" creator Wolf. The network has given a cast-contingent pilot order to "Lost and Found," a drama about a slightly quirky female homicide detective who uses outside-the-box techniques...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 9:57 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, NBC, Chris Levinson, Law And Order, Nene Rodrigue, Lost And Found, Dick Wolf, Peter Jankowski

NBC Floats Armada of Olympics Commentators

With a record 3,600 hours of Beijing Olympics coverage on tap for next month, NBC will bring an army of commentators to the Games, with an unprecedented 106 commentators on tap. The group will be led by Olympics veteran Bob Costas, who will return for...

Published Wed, Jul 16 2008 3:12 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, Cable, Digital, NBC, Olympics, Beijing, Dick Ebersol, Bob Costas

Mosko, Sony Pictures TV Sticking Together

Steve Mosko is staying put at Sony. The president of the studio's television division has signed a new four-year deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment that will keep him there through 2012. SPE Chairman and CEO Michael Lynton and SPE Co-Chairman Amy...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 1:00 AM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, Cable, Syndication, Harpo Productions, Michael Lynton, Steve Mosko, Amy Pascal, Dr. Oz, Sony Pictures Television

Bennett Upped at Discovery Emerging Networks

Kevin Bennett has been promoted to vice president of programming and development for Discovery Emerging Networks. He will be responsible for overseeing programming strategies and development for Investigation Discovery and Military Channel. Bennett has...

Published Wed, Jul 16 2008 1:25 PM by News

Filed under: Cable, Military Channel, Investigation Discovery, Kevin Bennett, Discovery Emerging Networks

Reveille Names Friedman VP Business/Legal

Jeff Friedman has joined Reveille as its vice president of business and legal affairs. Mr. Friedman comes to the newly created post from Fox Television Studios, where he was director of business and legal affairs. Before that, Mr. Friedman was counsel...

Published Mon, Jul 28 2008 3:15 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, Reveille, Jeff Friedman

NBC Olympics: TV Testing Lab

The Olympic Games carry a storied tradition not only of physical achievements, but technological advances in television as well. With the world watching, networks carrying the Games have utilized the latest advances in production technology to showcase...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2008 12:00 AM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, NBC, Olympics, Beijing, Print Edition

HDTV Grows Fast, Blu-ray Grows Faster

Last month, Sony said it expects its Blu-ray-related business will approach $10 billion in annual revenue within three years while its liquid-crystal display television operations will return to profitability. The company’s lofty goals were given credence...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 7:04 AM by News

Filed under: Digital, HD, Sony, HDTV, Blu-ray

PBS Tops News and Documentary Emmy Nominees

PBS led the list of nominees for the 29th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, announced today by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. PBS received 38 nominations, followed by ABC and CBS with 17 nominations each. NBC received...

Published Tue, Jul 15 2008 1:40 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, ABC, PBS, HBO, National Geographic, CBS, News & Documentary Emmy Awards, NBC

NBC to Use Olympics as Springboard

NBC has decided to use the Olympics to help boost its fall rollout after all. In May, the network said it wouldn't begin premiering its new shows until Sept. 12, a few weeks after the Games end on Aug. 24. But Sunday, the network announced a change...

Published Sun, Jul 20 2008 5:41 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, TCA, NBC, Olympics, Chuck, Deal or No Deal, Sports, America's Toughest Jobs

CBS Postpones Debut of Burnett's 'Jingles'

CBS has decided to push back indefinitely the premiere of Mark Burnett’s new reality show “Jingles.” The series was supposed to bow Sunday, July 27, at 9 p.m. But a CBS spokesman confirmed Tuesday that the network has decided to hold off indefinitely...

Published Tue, Jul 15 2008 2:09 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, CBS, Jingles, Mark Burnett

Leno's Last 'Tonight': May 29

Jay Leno will sign off as host of "The Tonight Show" on May 29, with Conan O'Brien taking over the storied franchise on Monday, June 1. NBC Entertainment Co-Chairs Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff made the announcement Monday morning during...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2008 2:29 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, TCA, NBC, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Ben Silverman, Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show, Marc Graboff

Rounding Up HD News: HD Channel Bonanza, LG Player Streams Netflix

HD Channel Inventory Growing on Cable, Satellite DirecTV said this week that it will add 14 high-definition channels on Aug. 14, bringing its total to 130. The largest U.S. satellite TV service’s new HD channels will include two from Showtime and 23 regional...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2008 7:01 AM by News

Filed under: Digital, Olympics, HD, LG, Cablevision, Sony, Samsung, Matsushita, Cox Communications, Roundup, Funai, Time Warner Cable, News, DirecTV

'Gossip Girl' Again Streaming Online

The CW has lifted its ban on Internet streaming of "Gossip Girl." The network made headlines last spring when it announced it would stop streaming episodes of the buzzworthy soap opera on its Web site. At the time, CW executives described it...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2008 5:29 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, TCA, Digital, iTunes, The CW, Dawn Ostroff, Streaming, Gossip Girl

NBC Sticks With 'Infront' Presentation

The "infront" is back. NBC Entertainment Co-Chairman Marc Graboff said Monday that the network will once again reveal its schedule in April at what it dubbed its "infront" presentation. The network believes the strategy helped it sell...

Published Mon, Jul 21 2008 2:55 PM by News

Filed under: Broadcast, TCA, NBC, Infront, Marc Graboff, Upfronts

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