Time Warner urges all TV networks to go on demand (Reuters)
April 11, 2006
Reuters - Time Warner Inc. Chief Operating
Officer Jeffrey Bewkes said on Tuesday he thought all
television networks should be put on its cable video-on-demand
service to give viewers easier access.
3 Actresses Share Life on 'Big Love' (AP)
April 11, 2006
AP - There was something about playing the three wives on "Big Love," HBO's polygamy drama, that made three fine actresses answer: "I do," "I do," "I do."
TV woos advertisers by showing viewers watch ads (Reuters)
April 11, 2006Reuters - U.S. television networks are devising new ways to measure how closely Americans are watching commercials, as the industry battles the Internet and other new media for advertising dollars.
"Today" co-host Lauer extends contract: source (Reuters)
April 11, 2006Reuters - NBC's "Today" show has extended the contract of co-host Matt Lauer through 2011, shoring up the top U.S. morning show as his television partner of nine years, Katie Couric, defects for rival network CBS, a media industry source said on Tuesday.
"Idol" Missing a Beat?
April 11, 2006
The sky is not falling on "American Idol."
But the Fox singing competition arguably is feeling the loss of its own Chicken Little, with ratings down in each of the weeks since 16-year-old Kevin Covais' was ordered to fly the coop.
Still, "Idol" dominated the latest Nielsens, finishing 1-2 last week.
A look at the most watched shows for week ended Sunday, per Nielsen Media Research: 1. "American Idol" (Tue); 2. "American Idol" (Wed); 3. "CSI"; 4. "House"; 5. "Deal or No Deal"
"Idol" Missing Chicken Little? (E! Online)
April 11, 2006
E! Online - But the
Fox singing competition arguably is feeling the loss of its own Chicken
Little, with ratings down in each of the weeks since 16-year-old Kevin
Covais' was ordered to fly the coop.
Fox's "House" Taking Off in Ratings (AP)
April 11, 2006AP - With a little help from Simon Cowell and the gang, "House" last week drew the highest ratings among young viewers of any Fox scripted series since "Ally McBeal" six years ago.
More "Today" for Lauer (E! Online)
April 11, 2006
E! Online - In the wake of Katie Couric's decision to jump ship to
CBS, her NBC morning coanchor has reupped his contract through spring
2011 in a deal pegged at $13 million a year by the New York
Times.
"Real World" Does Denver (E! Online)
April 11, 2006
E! Online - MTV has that the 18th season of its whiny-roommates series is
setting up shop in Denver for the upcoming season.
"Today" co-host Lauer extends contract - source (Reuters)
April 11, 2006
Reuters - NBC Universal's "Today" show has
extended the contract of co-host Matt Lauer through 2011,
shoring up the top U.S. morning show as his television partner
of nine years, Katie Couric, defects for rival network CBS, a
media industry source said on Tuesday.
PBS Set for 'The Light in the Piazza' (AP)
April 11, 2006AP - "The Light in the Piazza" will find its way to public television before it finishes its New York stage run.
More "Today" For Matt
April 11, 2006
Matt Lauer has many more "Today" shows in his future.
In the wake of Katie Couric's decision to jump ship to CBS, her NBC morning coanchor has reupped his contract through spring 2011 in a deal worth a reported $13 million a year, the "New York Times" reports.
"Real World" Does Denver
April 11, 2006
The Real World is ready to join the Mile High Club.
MTV has that the 18th season of its whiny-roommates series is setting up shop in Denver for the upcoming season.
"Denver has absolutely everything we could hope for--diversity, activities, energy and nightlife," Lois Curren, executive vice president of MTV series, said in a statement. "We're sure that the character and spirit of this picturesque city will be endlessly compelling to the seven roommates and audience alike."
Probably. But potentially more compelling will be the half-naked, hook-up-ready roommies, primed by the aforementioned activities, energy and combination.
Bloggermann: Baseball 2006 preview, Pt. 4
April 11, 2006Keith Olbermann blogs: "Early on the afternoon of Sunday, March 5th, Jimmy Rollins of the Phillies broke from first base. The burly left-handed hitter at the plate waited until Rollins had run and Houston pitcher Dave Borkowski had delivered..."
`Survivor' Held in Protective Custody (AP)
April 11, 2006AP - Jailed "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch is being held in protective custody apart from other inmates until his sentencing this month on tax evasion charges.
NBC Secures Matt Lauer on `Today' (AP)
April 11, 2006AP - While the television world was paying attention to Meredith Vieira's selection as Katie Couric's successor on the "Today" show last week, Matt Lauer quietly agreed to a contract extension to keep him on the show until 2011.
MTV's 'Real World' Heads to Denver (AP)
April 11, 2006AP - The 18th season of MTV's popular "The Real World" series will take place in Denver. The reality show, which features seven young strangers living and working together in a lavish home, is currently in its 17th season in Key West, Fla.
China censors focus in on television dramas, news (Reuters)
April 11, 2006Reuters - China unveiled new censorship rules for television dramas and news reports on Tuesday that tighten the Communist Party's squeeze on the country's increasingly commercial media.
Spike's "Fighter" delivers one-two punch (Reuters)
April 11, 2006Reuters - The third season bow of Spike TV's "The Ultimate Fighter" ranked as the most-watched premiere for an original series in the network's history.
Black channel TV One scores sitcom, movie rights (Reuters)
April 11, 2006Reuters - TV One, a cable channel that targets black viewers, said Monday that it has acquired rerun rights to a slew of movies and TV series, including such films as "The Color Purple" and "Malcolm X," and UPN sitcoms "All of Us" and "Eve."
Watch ABC Shows Online
April 11, 2006
ABC might soon stand for the Anytime Broadcast Company.
Furthering its quest to turn prime time into anytime, ABC announced Monday that four series will be available for free online viewing, starting in May. The trial run--the first time a major network has offered shows online--will last for two months.
New episodes of "Desperate Housewives," "Lost," "Commander in Chief" and "Alias" will appear on ABC.com the day after they air. But while you can now watch Eva Longoria mow the lawn, Jennifer Garner change outfits and Geena Davis govern at any time of day or night free of charge, the new viewing method might take a toll on your time.