Broadcasting & Cable News

Neil Young, Daryl Hannah Western ‘Paradox’ Premieres on Netflix

March 25, 2018

The Daryl Hannah film Paradox debuts on Netflix March 23. The film is a collaboration with her partner, singer/songwriter Neil Young. According to a description of the movie on Netflix, “Neil Young and his band of outlaws sow seeds of strange mischief and musical wonder under Western skies in this ...

House Leaders Officially Invite Zuckerberg to Testify

March 25, 2018

It wasn't exactly a gilt-edged invitation, but the House Energy & Commerce Committee has officially requested the pleasure of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's company at an upcoming hearing to talk about Cambridge Analytica's Facebook data use specifically and the issue of data use and protection ...

TV Stations Must Start Enhanced SSA Reporting March 23

March 25, 2018

The enhanced reporting on TV station shared services agreements (SSAs) portion of the FCC's November Quadrennial Review media deregulation order has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget and TV stations will have to comply starting March 23. That is according to the Federal Register, ...

Primetime Ratings: CBS Wins With College Hoops

March 25, 2018

CBS was the big winner in Thursday ratings, as the NCAA basketball tournament paced the network to a 2.4 in viewers 18-49, per the Nielsen overnights, and a 10 share. CBS had March Madness action across prime. Last Thursday’s NCAA tournament on CBS did a 1.7. Runner-up was ABC at 1.4/6. Grey’s ...

Season Two of Showtime’s ‘I’m Dying Up Here’ Starts May 6

March 25, 2018

Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here sees season two kick off Sunday, May 6. Created and executive produced by Dave Flebotte and executive produced by Jim Carrey and Michael Aguilar, the show explores the stand-up comedy scene in ‘70s Los Angeles. There are 10 episodes in season two, which goes into ...

DePalma Named EVP of MNI Targeted Media

March 25, 2018

Klarn DePalma, WFSB Hartford VP and general manager, has been named executive VP of MNI Targeted Media, which joined Meredith’s Local Media Group after the company’s acquisition of Time Inc. He will report to Patrick McCreery, Meredith Local Media Group executive VP. “Klarn is an innovative leader ...

Indy 500 Moving to NBC After 54 Years on ABC

March 25, 2018

The Indianapolis 500 race will move to NBC in 2019 after 54 years on ABC as part of a new agreement between IndyCar and NBC Sports Group. NBC Sports will also become the exclusive home of IndyCar racing after year long negotiations, according to the Indianapolis Star. NBC and ABC had split the ...

Jamie Foxx, Billy Crystal, Trevor Noah to Visit ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’ on CNBC

March 25, 2018

The fourth season of Jay Leno’s Garage will have 16 episodes, and starts Thursday, April 19 on CNBC. Guests include Jamie Foxx, Billy Crystal, Terry Crews, Tyler Perry, Mitt Romney, Trevor Noah, James Taylor, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Martha Reeves, Guy Fieri and Chris Hardwick. Episodes are an hour. ...

CBS Leads Daytime Emmy Noms With 66

March 25, 2018

ABC’s General Hospital was the most-nominated series for the 2018 Daytime Emmys with 26, followed closely by NBC’s Days of Our Lives and CBS’ The Young and the Restless with 25 each. CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful followed with 18. All four, which are the only four daytime dramas left on network ...