NAB: The 4K Ripple Effect Makes Waves for TV
Consumer electronics companies are hoping 4K Ultra High Definition TV will be the next big thing, but parts of the TV biz are proceeding like it’s already here.
View ArticleNAB: FCC Could Get Its First Chairwoman
The speculation over whom President Obama will tap to succeed FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has gone into overdrive since the long-anticipated announcement last month of his departure.
View ArticleNews Corp. Threatens to Make Fox Cable-Only Amid Aereo Dispute
Updated: 6:11 p.m. PDT LAS VEGAS–News Corp. president and COO Chase Carey told the opening gathering at the NAB Show Monday that if Fox does not prevail in the Aereo case, it will consider turning its...
View ArticleCameron-Pace Group, Dolby and Philips Strike 3D Alliance
Cameron-Pace Group, Dolby Labs and Philips Electronics have pacted to support glasses-free 3D. Under the agreement, CPG will integrate Dolby's suite of autostereo TV technologies into its content and...
View ArticleVerizon CEO: Try a la Carte to Protect Cable
LAS VEGAS - Verizon chairman-CEO Lowell McAdam said Tuesday that in answer to cord-cutting and consumer pressure the TV industry should be open to the idea of a-la-carte cable subscriptions. Speaking...
View ArticleBoxee Cozies Up to Broadcasters With Rebranded DVR
LAS VEGAS – Boxee CEO Avner Ronen took the stage at the NAB Show Wednesday to explain why his company revamped and rebranded the Boxee TV just months after launch. Boxee rebranded its box from Boxee TV...
View ArticleAereo CEO: Broadcasters Would Face Policy Fight If They Pull Over-the-Air TV
Aereo CEO Chet Kanojia is predicting an audience and policymakers backlash if broadcasters make good on threats to pull programming off free-to-air TV channels because of his company’s Internet...
View ArticleAereo Beams Into Boston
Aereo isn’t letting pending lawsuits and accusations of thievery by major broadcasters hamstring expansion plans, as Internet TV startup has set May 15 launch date for service in the Boston metro area....
View ArticleNBC Renews ‘Hannibal’ For Second Season
NBC has ordered a 13-episode second season of its Bryan Fuller-created drama “Hannibal,” the network announced Thursday. Though it has struggled in the ratings on Thursday nights, where last week it...
View ArticleTony Awards: Behind the Scenes Backstage Notes
After having spent two consecutive years at the Upper West Side Beacon Theater, The Tony Awards returned to Radio City Music Hall for their 67th show.
View ArticlePaul Feig Talks ‘Bridesmaids,’ Deleted Matt Damon Cameo
Paul Feig spoke about the genesis of the famous food-poisoning sequence in "Bridesmaids" at April’s NAB Show in Las Vegas
View ArticleDaytime Emmy Awards: ‘Days of Our Lives,’‘Ellen,’‘Dr. Oz’ Win Top Kudos
NBC's "Days of Our Lives" took the gold for drama series at the 40th annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday.
View ArticleFox May Pursue Aereo Case to U.S. Supreme Court
After the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday shot down TV broadcasters’ request to reconsider a decision allowing Internet-streaming startup Aereo to stay in business, Fox Broadcasting said it is...
View ArticleBig Name, Big Underdog Show Challenges of Lead Actress Oscar Race
Cate Blanchett of "Blue Jasmine" and Brie Larson of "Short Term 12" have different awards hopes but are each compelling.
View Article‘The Bible’ Producers Resurrect Jesus for Expanded ‘Son of God’ Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey have struck a distribution pact with 20th Century Fox for a feature film, “Son of God,” derived from the pair’s 10-hour miniseries “The Bible.” Pic will focus on the story...
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