The Business of Television : Sony

Saving Money on Mobile Video

News — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:03:00 GMT

With travel budgets slashed and a big drop in attendance anticipated, exhibitors at the upcoming National Association of Broadcasters convention plan to cater to the times with lower-priced products. NAB stalwarts such as Sony and Panasonic intend to...(read more)

‘$25,000 Pyramid’ Contender to Replace ‘Guiding Light’

News — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:49:26 GMT

A new version of "The $25,000 Pyramid" from Sony and producer Michael Davies ("Who Wants to Be a Millionaire") is one of the projects CBS is considering as a replacement for "Guiding Light." Neither Sony nor CBS would comment...(read more)

Sony Profit Falls 95%, Cites Electronics Woes

News — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:45:36 GMT

Sony said today that its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 95% from a year earlier and cut its sales and earnings forecast for the year ending March 31. The drop was partially due to the worse-than-expected performance of its electronics division, which...(read more)

Rounding Up HD News: Comedy Central Goes HD; CBS Plans HD Inauguration Coverage

News — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Comedy Central Goes HD Comedy Central has made the move to high definition on Cablevision, with HD coverage reaching Cox and DirecTV viewers by the end of the month, TelevisionWeek reported. The HD channel will make available the last 30 episodes of ...(read more)

Sony Buys Embassy Row

News — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:12:12 GMT

Sony is buying Embassy Row, the production company run by "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" executive producer Michael Davies. The move, confirmed by two people familiar with the agreement, cements an already strong relationship between Mr. Davies...(read more)

CES Marks Year of the Touch Screen

News — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:02:00 GMT

The intuitive displays and Web connectivity of the iPhone are influencing the design of television sets. Some of the biggest and flashiest TV displays at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week seemed to channel the spirit of the iPhone,...(read more)

Sony, NBCU Push CES Content

News — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:10:00 GMT

Despite the current economic downturn, the Consumer Electronics Show kicking off in Las Vegas this week is projecting that attendance in the entertainment category will hold steady with last year. Overall, the Consumer Electronics Association expects...(read more)

Crackle Launches New Season Next Week

News — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:09:40 GMT

Sony-owned online video destination Crackle.com said it will launch its new season next week with shows featuring such familiar faces as Neil Patrick Harris, John Stamos and Christina Applegate. The lineup for the winter season includes new series “Anytime...(read more)

Networks, Web Content Providers Still Keen on CES

News — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:43:00 GMT

Despite a shortage of high-powered programmers as keynote speakers at January’s Consumer Electronics Show, television networks and Internet content providers have big plans to produce a number of shows at the massive convention’s 2009 edition in Las Vegas...(read more)

Sony Offers to Pick Up Old TV Sets for Recycling

News — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Sony is offering free disposal and recycling of old television sets to consumers who purchase a 32-inch or larger Bravia high-definition LCD set under its Green Glove Service. Sony’s goal is to address a mounting environmental concern as consumers upgrade...(read more)

Rounding Up HD News: Wal-Mart Boasts Lowest-Priced Blu-ray Player; Sony Goes Blu in China

News — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Wal-Mart Boasts Lowest-Priced Blu-ray Player for Black Friday Wal-Mart is unveiling the Magnavox Profile 1.1 Blu-ray player for $128 on Black Friday, the Friday after Thanksgiving. That’s the lowest retail price ever for the format, Home Media Magazine...(read more)

Slower North American TV Growth Still Beats Estimates

News — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT

North American television shipment year-over-year unit growth during the third quarter slowed from the second quarter, though it still exceeded previous forecasts, NPD Group DisplaySearch said today. U.S. customers took advantage of cheaper plasma TVs...(read more)

Samsung 3Q TV-Making Loss Narrows

News — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:38:53 GMT

Samsung Electronics’ third-quarter loss from its television-making operations narrowed as shipments of its flat-panel televisions outpaced the broader market, helping it keep its worldwide lead among liquid-crystal display TV manufacturers. Profit from...(read more)

Rounding Up HD News: ‘Files’ Adds Features, Blu-ray Boost?

News — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

‘X-Files’ Movie Marks Fox’s Interactive DVD Debut “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” will be Fox Home Entertainment’s first interactive DVD when it’s released in December. The film’s BD-Live features will allow Internet-connected watchers to access special...(read more)

Sony Picks Up 'Rocketboom'

News — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:55:59 GMT

Sony Pictures Television acquired the rights to carry the granddaddy of all Web shows, “Rocketboom,” in what is reportedly a seven-figure deal. Under the agreement, Sony Pictures Television will manage the distribution of the Web news show and also carry...(read more)