MIAMI — Jonathan Murray grew up in Syracuse scrutinizing TV schedules. Linda Bell Blue got her big break at KPIX-TV in San Francisco. Ted Sarandos collected TV Guide fall preview issues as kid in…
MIAMI — Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons had harsh words about the business environment he has encountered in Hollywood now that he’s turned his focus to producing movies, TV shows and digital content.…
MIAMI — Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos said Wednesday that the netcaster aims to launch “around 20″ original scripted series per year in its effort to appeal to a variety of subscribers…
MIAMI — Jay Leno left no doubt where he stands on the Bill Cosby controversy with his remarks during a Q&A session at the NATPE conference on Wednesday. “I don’t know why it’s so hard to believe…
Amid the small talk and the spin, there are insights to be gained by sitting through 14 straight days of executive Q&As and panels. It's like binge-watching for journalists. The twice-yearly…
Fox Intl. Channels will roll out a massive rebranding campaign for 126 of its Fox-branded outlets tied to the return of “The Walking Dead” on Feb. 8. The goal is to unify the look and feel of all the…
MIAMI — Oscar de la Hoya is planning to launch a TV channel designed to take viewers behind the scenes of the boxing biz. De la Hoya, a 10-time World Champion boxer, has partnered with Mexican boxing…
NATPE's inaugural Reality Breakthrough Awards was low on star power but had hokey charm to spare. Host Howie Mandel set an irreverent tone that fit the proceedings. "It's awards season. I told my…
Televisa USA, the U.S. arm of the Mexican media giant, has tapped international sales vet Chris Philip to head its production and distribution operations. The deal calls for Philip, who previously…
Television is enjoying a muscular moment. By any measure, there's consensus that this is a golden age of episodic storytelling. In subjects, formats and delivery systems, TV is unrestrained by past…
