Alex Weprin

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Comcast/NBC U Domain Déjà vu: An Update

Since I noted the problem of website cyber-squatting as it relates to the NBC Universal-Comcast acquisition two weeks ago, the deal has marched slowly forward, while the name of the new venture remains a mystery. But a Twitter conversation, started by Variety ’s Michael Schneider ( @franklinavenue ) and former B&C ‘er turned Los Angeles Times media maven Joe Flint (... More

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NBC Shakes Up The Format For ‘The Jay Leno Show’

When NBC announced the format of The Jay Leno Show , the network made it a point to note that it would be turning the structure from The Tonight Show on its head. While it would start with a monologue, the network said Jay would save the signature comedy bits for the end of the episode in order to provide the strongest news lead-in for its local affiliates. “The signature pieces... More

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Colbert Goes For Gold

Among Olympic sports, certain athletes tend to be the recipients of all the hype. In the Summer games gymnastics and swimming is suddenly in vogue. For the Winter Olympiads, snowboarding and hockey take center stage. But Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert is trying to draw attention to one of the oft-underlooked events: speedskating. During last night’s taping of The Colbert... More

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Domain Déjà vu for NBCU

You’d think that media conglomerates in this day and age would be more mindful of their digital p’s and q’s. But when it comes to snatching up brand-rich domain names, it seems those enterprising, sometimes mischievous cybersquatters keep getting there first. When news broke in late September that Comcast was looking to buy a majority stake in NBC Universal, Danny... More

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Balloon Boy Falcon Heene May Have Been on CNN In 2008

Falcon Heene, the missing boy who had been feared trapped inside of a runaway UFO shaped balloon, dominated cable news coverage this afternoon, with CNN, MSNBC and Fox News providing live, commercial free coverage. While it broke early that the family appeared on ABC’s Wife Swap , it appears as though Heene and his family also made a brief appearance on CNN in late 2008, according to... More