TV

  • Congress Does YouTube

    Move over Barney. That cute Barney Cam of you and Miss Beazley running all over the Bush White House is so declasse. Even that footage of you, with your terrier temper, biting a reporter, has fallen from favor. Change is in the air, and there’s a new animal cam making the rounds in Washington. No, […]

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    Johanna Neuman

  • A New Low for the Oprah Ego

    Yesterday’s season premiere on Oprah had the talkshow queen return to the well (or is it the fridge?) on the one issue that has united her with her audience like nothing else.  Weight. Oprah was fat, depressed, and determined to regain control of her life.  Full of New Year determination, she kicked off a week-long […]

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    Tim Doyle

  • Dems Want $650m More for Digital TV Switch

    Democrats in the House of Representatives proposed an additional $650 million for coupons to switch to digital television, according to a summary of the economic stimulus legislation released on Thursday.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Fox Not Planning ‘Massive Layoffs’

    Despite the sagging economy, Fox’s television network is not planning substantial layoffs, entertainment president Kevin Reilly said.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Globes Get Dismal Ratings

    The Golden Globes delivered their second-worst ratings since 1995, averaging 14.6 million total viewers.

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    Wrap Staff

  • NBC Stars Sidelined

    Popular NBC television stars Howie Mandel and Mariska Hargitay have independently been stricken with medical misfortune in recent days.

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    Wrap Staff

  • U2, Beyonce Set for Obama’s Inauguration

    Barack Obama’s inauguration team announced a big lineup of Hollywood talent on Monday that will perform at the President-elect’s opening celebration.

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    Wrap Staff

  • DECE Gathering Strength

    At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on Thursday, the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) announced six new members, reports the Los Angeles Times.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Can ’24’ Make It in the Obama Era?

    Can a hit show that showcases torture and stars a badass hero who flouts the law survive in the dawning political era of Barack Obama?

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    Wrap Staff

  • Arbitron Settles Lawsuit Over Undercounting Minorities

    Radio ratings company Arbitron will revamp a new measurement system to make it properly account for minorities, according to a settlement announced Wednesday.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Disney Brand Targets Boys

    The Walt Disney Co. is attempting to crack the market of boys aged 6-14 with a new entertainment brand called Disney XD.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Inauguration: ABC, CNN… Nickelodeon?

    Broadcast networks will face new competition on the day of President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration as niche networks jump into covering the historic events on Jan. 20.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Four Ways NBC Can Still Save Leno

    NBC’s denying internet rumors that the nightly 10 p.m. show is being axed — if it’s not too late, here are some options they can try

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    Four Ways NBC Can Still Save Leno

  • Lionsgate Wins Tussle Over TV Guide Network

    Lionsgate revealed it had cut a deal to acquire the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online from Macrovision for $255 million.

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    Wrap Staff

  • Q4 Is Ray of Light for Blu-Ray

    Holiday sales of Blu-ray Disc players were strong enough to sustain industry hopes that the struggling format may be able to pull in money for the studios.

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    Wrap Staff