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News Corp. Shaking Up TV Execs

Peter Rice, David Hill Expected To Amass More Power

Ben Grossman (Broadcasting & Cable) -- Multichannel News, 1/11/2010 6:48:19 PM

News Corp. is considering a restructuring of its television division that is expected to a see a reshuffling of duties among top executives, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.

While details are still being finalized, Peter Rice is expected to assume greater control over the entertainment assets, including the cable side, while David Hill will gain greater power on the sports side.

According to those sources, Fox National Cable Networks President Rich Battista could end up either being reassigned within the company or no longer with the company.

Still being determined are changes -- if any -- to the role of Fox Networks Group chairman Tony Vinciquerra. 

Read more at B&C here.

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