Broadcasting & Cable News

American Society of Cinematographers Names Four Honoree Recipients for 34th ASC Awards

October 27, 2019

The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) will celebrate the work of four trailblazing cinematographers at the 34 ASC Awards for Outstanding Achievement. Frederick Elmes, ASC will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award; Donald A. Morgan, ASC will be honored with the Career Achievement in ...

BET Hires Blackwell as Scripted Programming Head

October 27, 2019

BET Networks said it has hired Traci Lynn Blackwell as executive VP, scripted programming. Most recently with the CW, Blackwell will oversee BET’s original scripted programming activity, including development, casting and current for linear and SVOD. She will be based in Los Angeles and report to ...

Primetime Ratings: ‘This Is Us’ Up But Can’t Beat Baseball

October 27, 2019

Fox won the Tuesday ratings race, the World Series opener pacing the net to a 2.9 in viewers 18-49, per the Nielsen overnights, and a 13 share. In second was NBC at 1.2/6. Nationals-Astros took up all of Fox’s prime. Last year’s opener, Red Sox versus Dodgers, did a 3.5 and 14 share. NBC had The ...

KXAS Apologizes for Delayed Tornado Cut-in During Cowboys Game

October 27, 2019

NBC-owned KXAS-TV Dallas conceded that it delayed providing emergency information about a tornado due to its coverage of the Dallas Cowboys Sunday Night Football game--the team topped the arch-rival Eagles in a conference match-up--and apologized for the miscue. Broadcasters' principal ...

Tegna's Dave Lougee to Receive 2020 Golden Mike Award

October 27, 2019

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named Tegna president and CEO Dave Lougee as the recipient of the 2020 Golden Mike Award. Lougee, who also serves on Tegna's Board of Directors, will be honored during a gala fundraiser on March 4 at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. “When devastation ...

Chris Hayes Takes Podcast Tour to Chicago Nov. 12

October 27, 2019

Chris Hayes, host of All In with Chris Hayes on MSNBC, takes his podcast tour to Chicago Nov. 12. His podcast is called “Why Is This Happening” and his tour previously stopped in Austin in September, where he interviewed Sen. Ted Cruz, and Los Angeles Oct. 21, where Hayes spoke with director Adam ...

‘Animation Domination’ Deep Dive: Viewership Trends for Fox’s Cartoon Block

October 27, 2019

This fall Fox refreshed its Sunday “Animation Domination” block, adding new series Bless the Harts to long-running hits The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy. Starting at 8 p.m. ET, the four-pack of cartoons offers an alternative to the Sunday night NFL game each week. To examine viewership ...

Katz Television Names Sinelli Executive VP

October 27, 2019

Katz Television Group said it named Joni Sinelli executive VP, director of sales over seeing the Midwest region, a new post. Sinelli, who had been senior VP, director of sales, will be based in Detroit and oversee the Katz offices in Chicago, Minneapolis and Detroit. She will report to Craig ...

NBCU Reports Higher 3Q Profits Despite Lower Revenue

October 27, 2019

NBCUniversal reported higher profits for parent company Comcast, led by its broadcast operations. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization rose 1.6% in the third quarter to $2.1 billion. Revenue fell 3.5% to $8.3 billion. Broadcast television EBITDA was up 5.1% to $338 ...