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OWN Reveals New Programming Highlights

July 26, 2013

LOS ANGELES: Alongside a number of returning shows on the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network schedule is a new docu-series that centers on sports legend Deion Sanders, tentatively titled It’s Prime’s Time. New episodes of Oprah’s Next Chapter are airing this summer Sundays at 9 p.m. Upcoming episodes feature Hugh Jackman, …

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Report: Netflix Not Cannibalizing Traditional TV Viewing

July 29, 2013

SAN JOSE: TiVo Research and Analytics (TRA) has released findings from its new study that shows that subscribing to Netflix is not cannibalizing the amount of linear TV viewing in TiVo households. TRA surveyed nearly 10,000 respondents who opted to have their set-top-box viewing info collected. The purpose was to …

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NBC Plans Hillary Clinton Mini-Series

July 29, 2013

UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC has expanded its lineup of event programming with three new mini-series, including one based on the life of former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, as well as a limited series. The four-hour Hillary will be written and directed by Courtney Hunt (Frozen River). Diane …

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Miley Cyrus Doc On the Way from MTV

July 29, 2013

BEVERLY HILLS: MTV has a new one-hour feature documentary that follows Miley Cyrus as she works on her new album, as well as several other newly announced projects. Produced by the MTV News and Docs team, the doc will premiere this fall on MTV. It shines a light on the transformation …

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Bloomberg Media Group Appoints New CEO, Chairman

July 29, 2013

NEW YORK: Justin B. Smith has been hired as the new CEO of Bloomberg Media Group, replacing Andrew Lack, who is becoming chairman of the company. As CEO Smith will report to Daniel L. Doctoroff, the CEO and president of Bloomberg LP. His position is set to take effect on …

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Discovery Reports Small Q2 Profit Gain

July 30, 2013

SILVER SPRING: Discovery Communications had a slight increase in earnings for its second quarter, though a 30-percent jump in revenues. Net income increased 2 percent to $300 million. This was primarily due to the strong operating performance in the current year being offset by higher interest and texts, as well …

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Time Warner Cable & CBS Extend Negotiations

July 30, 2013

LOS ANGELES: Time Warner Cable and CBS Corporation have agreed to extend their negotiating deadline until 5 p.m. on August 2, after a short blackout period in some markets around midnight last night was quickly reversed. The two companies have been at odds over fees to be paid by Time …

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Revolt TV Gets Launch Team in Place

July 30, 2013

LOS ANGELES: The upcoming cable channel Revolt TV, founded by Sean Combs, has named the executive team that will lead the service through its launch. Keith Clinkscales will serve as CEO, while Andy Schuon will serve as president. Val Boreland will take on the role of executive VP of programming …

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America’s Got Talent to Tour the U.S.

July 30, 2013

BURBANK: Syco Entertainment and FremantleMedia have revealed that a number of acts from the eighth season of America’s Got Talent are slated to participate in a live tour of the U.S. this fall. America’s Got Talent Live will make stops in more than 30 cities around the country. It is …

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NBCU Helps Lift Comcast Q2 Results

July 31, 2013

NEW YORK: Revenue for NBCUniversal increased 8.9 percent to $6 billion in the second quarter, helping to boost Comcast Corporation’s overall results.  Operating cash flow for NBCU rose 21.3 percent to $1.2 billion, led by Filmed Entertainment and Cable Networks. Revenue from the Cable Networks segment grew 7.7 percent to …