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Liberty Sports Rebrands As DirecTV Sports Networks
Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009With the completion of the split-off transaction from Liberty Media Corp. combining DirecTV Group and Liberty Entertainment, Inc., Liberty Sports has been rebranded as DirecTV Sports Networks. More -
Shepard Will Star In Epix's First Pilot
Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009San Shepard will star in the first original series pilot for movie service Epix. More -
RCN Adds V-me To Its Lineup In Four Markets
Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009V-me Media Inc. has reached an agreement with RCN to carry V-me in its systems in Boston, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. More -
Three Charged In Comcast.net Hacking
Todd Spangler, November 20, 2009Federal law-enforcement officials charged three men Thursday for "conspiring to disrupt service" by redirecting visitors to Comcast's broadband portal in May 2008, which authorities said resulted in a loss to the cable operator of approximately $128,000. More -
Pacquiao-Cotto Jabs 1.25 Million Buys, $70 Million In PPV Revenue
Mike Reynolds and R. Thomas Umstead, November 20, 2009Manny Pacquiao wasn't' the only big winner Saturday night: HBO Pay-Per-View connected with 1.25 million buys More -
Starz Has Strong Debut
Mike Farrell, November 20, 2009Liberty Starz, the publicly traded entity that includes Starz Entertainment and other former Liberty Media businesses, made its debut on the Nasdaq Global Market System Friday under the symbol "LSTZA," opening at $49.50 per share, or $1.66 more than its when-issued closing price of $47.84 on Nov. 19. More -
Verizon To Announce Philly FiOS TV Launch Plans Nov. 23
By Todd Spangler, November 20, 2009Verizon will hold a news conference on Monday, Nov. 23, to announce its FiOS TV rollout plans in Comcast's hometown of Philadelphia. More -
Detroit Tigers CF Granderson Will Guide Viewers On 'Authentic' Stadium Tour
Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009Detroit Tigers centerfielder Curtis Granderson will take viewers behind the scenes in a number of America's famous stadiums. More -
TV Guide Network Extends Comcast Carriage Deal
Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009TV Guide Network has extended its carriage contract with top U.S. distributor Comcast Corp. More -
OWN To Launch In January 2011: Sources
Claire Atkinson (Broadcasting & Cable) & Mike Reynolds, November 20, 2009
Oprah Winfrey is expected to announce today on her show that she will shutter her syndicated talker after its 25th season winds down in 2011, while sources indicate OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will bow in January of that year. More
News from the Web
Trailer Park Expands Advanced Content Group; Brett Levisohn Named Executive Producer
Source: blog.digitalcontentproducer.com
Date: 1 hours 17 minutes 24 seconds ago.UPDATE - Vivendi stake sale in NBCU hinges on price, timing (at Reuters)
Source: www.reuters.com
Date: 1 hours 56 minutes 31 seconds ago.YouTube pulls a Hulu -- yanking API access from Popcorn Hour, other TV-connected devices
Source: www.engadget.com
Date: 4 hours 39 minutes 28 seconds ago.Pirelli Calendar Launch 2010
Source: www.mtv.co.uk
Date: 5 hours 8 minutes 37 seconds ago.Lord Burns seeking public-service credentials in next Channel 4 chief executive
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Date: 5 hours 28 minutes 6 seconds ago.
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