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There have been numerous rumors about large television networks venturing into Central and Eastern European markets. Now, we finally have a confirmation. Media conglomerate NBC Universal confirmed plans to expand to the region, including the Czech market. The U.S.-based network announced a far-reaching strategy aimed at launching 20 new local TV channels in 23 new …
The announcement reinstates NBC Universal into NAB membership, along with the company's 10 NBC owned-and-operated television stations
According to IMDB, a release date of July 11, 2008 has been set for the 3rd installment of NBC Universal’s hit film franchise, The Mummy. Final casting decisions still haven’t been made, but supposedly Brendan Fraser will once again return, but not in the lead role. Alex Pettyfer, the young star of Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker, may …
MySpace just blocked videos and slideshows hosted by Photobucket from appearing on the site. Did this blockage have any effect on MySpace traffic? Photobucket traffic? Let's take a look.
According to reports, Rolling Stone Magazine is considering creating a social network separate from the main Rolling Stone website. But is social media even a good fit with their older audience?
When Pete Smith became president of NBC Universal’s international activities in November, the company had already been talking about a new focus on overseas growth for more than a year. The executives who had been given responsibility for this push – Brandon Burgess, Patrick Vien and then Frederick Huntsberry – had talked about doubling the …
Vinyl records collectors don't just buy music, they rescue it from obscurity. Their efforts prevent discontinued recordings from going extinct.
Sanford Wallace, the Spam King, is being sued for setting up thousands of fake profiles on MySpace containing unnatural links to porn and gambling websites.
Last week Sony Pictures Television made its programming available for the first time in Apple’s iTunes Store (US). Episodes from current shows “‘Til Death” and “Rules of Engagement” as well as from classic series including “Starsky & Hutch,” “Charlie’s Angels,” and “NewsRadio” were added to iTunes’ offerings for $1.99 each. Season 1 from Spiderman, the …
I woke up with some good news from Apple. My Apple TV first generation is now on its way. And it looks like they gave me a discount.
Lonelygirl15, OK Go and other YouTube sensations are getting their moment on the virtual red carpet. YouTube announced yesterday that it is holding the first YouTube Video Awards to recognize last year’s best user-created videos in seven categories: most creative, most inspirational, best series, best comedy, musician of the year, best commentary and “most adorable …
Get ready for the television "newpeat." In an unusual experiment aimed at improving ratings for reruns, tonight American broadcast network NBC plans to air two previously seen half-hour episodes of The Office that have been re-edited into a new hour-long show.
TiVo CEO Tom Rogers had this to say in his quarter results commentary: "We will be highly focused this year on launching a lower-priced, mass appeal High Definition product."
NBC Universal Television has restructured its business affairs unit after promoting Marc Graboff. The restructure includes expanding responsibilities for executive VPs Rick Olshansky and Beth Roberts and pinning senior VP stripes on veterans Jeremy Adell, Craig Kurland, and Masami Yamamoto. Marc Graboff Promoted To President Of NBC Universal Television, West Coast The moves follow the …
NBC announced Thursday that Entertainment President Kevin Reilly signed a new multi-year deal to remain in his job, as has been expected since early this year. And Reilly, who has stemmed the network’s primetime ratings plunge and given NBC some newfound momentum despite massive cuts at NBC Universal and constant rumors about his job security, …
Here’s a video clip from YouTube of Richard Simmons adjusting himself on the US morning news program the “Today Show.” Note To Self: If I ever become famous and appear on TV, dear Lord please remind me to not adjust myself while on camera. Is anyone else really weirded out by Richard Simmons? The …
This week’s 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona has become a must for anyone interested in the future applications possible on mobile phones. The world’s largest wireless event has a list of keynote speakers and attendees signed up for this year’s event, which runs Feb. 12-15 in Barcelona, reads like a who’s who in any industry …
