Broadcasting & Cable Today: The Business of Television
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Wedneday, October 8, 2008
TODAY'SNEWS
NBC Universal Shutting Down Weather Plus
By Marisa Guthrie
Three months after acquiring its stake in The Weather Channel, NBC makes Weather Plus' dissolution official. Affiliates react to NBC Universal's decision to pull the plug on the 4-year old digital venture that provided 24-hour local weather service on digital tiers.
FCC's Martin: DTV Converter-Box Subsidy May Dry Up
By John Eggerton
FCC Chairman tells Congress that NTIA estimates on DTV-to-analog converter box coupon program may be off.
Feldman Re-Ups With NATPE
By Paige Albiniak
NATPE president/CEO Rick Feldman to stay with organization through at least 2012.
Fontana, August Developing NBC Digital Shows
By Alex Weprin
NBC Universal Digital Studios unveils development slate, pending advertiser partnerships.
Time Warner's Oceanic Gets ActiveVideo
By Glen Dickson
ActiveVideo's Web-to-TV technology launches on Time Warner system in Hawaii, first major-operator deployment.
FX Cancels 'The Riches'
By Marisa Guthrie
Critically praised but low rated drama canceled after FX unable to find a co-production partner.
FCC Grants 30-Day Extension For Cross-Ownership Filings
By John Eggerton
Broadcasters get extension beyond Oct. 7 deadline.
Nexstar Sets Up Little Rock Duop
By Michael Malone
Tying NBC outlet KARK and MyNetworkTV station KWBF once purchase of KWBF is complete.
Report: Mobile TV Revenue Outlook Lower
By John Eggerton
Juniper Research says widespread use of free mobile service will impact revenues from dedicated mobile-TV service.
Obama, McCain Back Public Re-use Of Debate Footage
By John Eggerton
Candidates also say more questions solicited from public should be used.
FROMB&CMAGAZINE
A Drama Club President, Once and Forever
By Melissa Grego
Production designer John Shaffner was nominated for his first Emmy helping David Copperfield escape from Alcatraz (yes, he knows the illusionist's secrets; no, he won't give them up). He is responsible for Golden Girls' distinctive orange floral sofa, and modeled the look of the New York apartment in Friends after his own one-time Manhattan abode.
From the 10/06/2008 issue of Broadcasting & Cable
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