Broadcasting & Cable News

Fox News Ends 2018 as Most Watched Cable Network

January 06, 2019

Fox News is officially 2018's most watched cable network in primetime and total day, the network announced Wednesday based on Nielsen numbers. Fox News averaged a network record 2.4 million total viewers in primetime during the period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 30, led by network news show Hannity, which ...

The CW Orders ‘Batwoman’ Pilot

January 06, 2019

The CW is ordering a Batwoman pilot. Ruby Rose plays Batwoman and Dave Nutter directs the project. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (played by Rose) soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, whom The CW describes as an out lesbian and highly ...

Pamela Adlon to Direct All Episodes of ‘Better Things’ Season Three

January 06, 2019

Season three of FX comedy Better Things premieres Feb. 28, and star Pamela Adlon will direct all 12 episodes. Adlon is writer, executive producer and showrunner. Better Things is produced by FX Productions. It is the the story of Sam Fox (Adlon), a single mother and actor with no filter, raising ...

Pelosi Elected Speaker; Bill #1 Signals Campaign Finance Reform Effort

January 06, 2019

As expected, Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was re-elected Speaker of the House, and it looks as though campaign finance reform will be one of the issues first up among the new bills House Dems will be introducing pushing. It was the first time in more than half a century that a speaker has been returned ...

Pai Won't Make Trip to CES

January 06, 2019

For the second year in a row, FCC chair Ajit Pai has pulled out of his appearance at the Consumer Technology Association's CES in Las Vegas next week. Pai was to have been interviewed in a "Fireside Chat" with CES president Gary Shapiro, which has become something of a tradition. But ...

FCC Plans Vote on Excising EEO Midterm Report

January 06, 2019

Before sending nonessential staffers home for the government shutdown Thursday (Jan. 3), the FCC released its tentative agenda for the Jan. 30 public meeting, which included a report and order (final vote) on the proposal to no longer require broadcasters to file midterm EEO reports. Ordinarily ...

New Season of ‘Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings’ on Discovery Jan. 14

January 06, 2019

Season two of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings rolls on Discovery Jan. 14. Race masters “Chuck” and “Boosted” lead the Street Outlaws crews, including Ryan Martin, Birdman, Doc, Dom, Monza, Daddy Dave, Jeff Lutz, Reaper, Kamikaze, Kye Kelley, Mike Murillo, Megalodon, Lizzy Musi and Kayla Morton, as ...

Kagan: Broadcast Station Deals Near $9B in 2018

January 06, 2019

Broadcast television station M&A neared $9 billion in 2018, according to Kagan, a unit of S&P Global Market Intelligence, an 8% increase over the prior year. Topping the list of deals is Nexstar’s pending purchase of Tribune Media, a transaction that will create a 216-station powerhouse. ...

Tegna Reaches Multi-Year Carriage Deal With Verizon

January 06, 2019

Tegna said it reached a retransmission consent agreement with Verizon that will end a blackout of its stations that began on New Year’s. The agreement covers multiple years, the broadcaster said, though not specifying how many. Financial terms were not disclosed. Related: Tegna and Dish Reach New ...