Drama Arcs Leave Viewers Bent Out of Shape
This isn't how you're supposed to end a show. On the last episode of the now-cancelled TNT cop-drama “Southland,” the character that had become the glue of the gritty program over five seasons, John…
Brian Steinberg
Fox Ties 2014 Super Bowl Ads to Fox Sports 1 Sponsorship (Exclusive)
The soon-to-launch cable sports outlet, Fox Sports 1, will not broadcast the Super Bowl next year. Yet executives behind the scenes are making a play for the new network to get its share of Super…
A 'New Day' for CNN: Ayem Talker Relies On Trio
It took "New Day" about 13 minutes to move from the same-old CNN to something a little different.
Univision Expects To Wrap TV Upfront With Volume Increase
Spanish-language broadcaster Univision has kept pace with its English-language competitors in the current "upfront" market and expects to close with increased ad-dollar volume, according to a person…
This Is Jeff Zucker's CNN -- So Far
Jeff Zucker has made a lot of changes in a short time in a bid to expand CNN's core audience.
Sarah Palin to Rejoin Fox News Channel as Contributor
Former Alaska Go. Sarah Palin is set to rejoin Fox News Channel as a contributor, the News Corp. cable-news outlet said Thursday. Palin, a one-time Republican candidate for U.S. vice president who…
Monroe Is Back for More in HBO's 'Love, Marilyn'
As ubiquitous as Marilyn Monroe was at once time, her true person remains a sort of puzzle that the public must put together.
Parade of A-List Guests Threatens to Overshadow 'Good Wife' Regulars
In some episodes this season, the number of guest stars on The Good Wife has outnumbered the cast -- headed by Juliana Margulies, Christine Baranski and Josh Charles -- but with good reason. Having a…
Fox Wrapping Upfront Sales With Lower Volume As Cable Starts To Move
News Corp.'s Fox network expects to complete its upfront sales effort with volume about 10% lower than it was in 2012, according to a person familiar with the situation, the result of ratings…
In Bid For Auds, CNN Stocks Sundays With Real-Life Shows
In a different sort of news break, CNN is devoting Sundays not to the programming for which it is best known, but to series and even films that will take viewers behind the scenes and around the…
