Results for December 2005

Network TV: Now Taking DVD Sloppy Seconds Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 23, 2:00 PM

With all the activities of the last several weeks, one would have finally thought TV networks were forward-thinking in terms of on-demand programming deals. Then Fox makes an about face--of sorts. One of Fox's new episodes of cult hit "Family Guy" that will air in the new year will be one that has been already out for months on DVD.» 0 Comments

Mind-Controlling TV? Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 22, 3:15 PM

I've been having TV-induced business nightmares the past several days: Dan Patrick of ESPN's "SportsCenter" has been sending me "code" words, asking me to join him on "SportsCenter" as a co-host.» 0 Comments

TV Is Everywhere, Yet We Don't Have Enough Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 21, 1:30 PM

Think you have a enough ways to getting to TV content these days? Oh, no. Surprisingly, you are starving yourself for all the entertainment possibilities--especially when you leave home.» 0 Comments

ABC Snaps Up One Issue of Life: Will It Snap Back? Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 20, 2:15 PM

Media companies are now dipping their toes into the waters of single sponsorship of magazines. But snapping turtles lie beneath the water line.» 0 Comments

The WB Needs Big Christmas Gifts Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 19, 1:30 PM

The WB needs a lot this Christmas--better programs, and apparently even another partner or two.» 0 Comments

New-Media Deals Not Likely To Affect Nets For Some Time Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 16, 2:00 PM

For all that the networks have done with Apple's iTunes Music Store, DirecTV, Comcast VOD, and mobile phone deals, the underlying feeling is that their core revenue business--network advertising sales--is slowing.» 0 Comments

Networks Try Telenovelas: Cheap Summer Entertainment? Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 15, 2:00 PM

What with the standard flux of sitcoms, procedural crime dramas, reality shows, and medical shows, prime-time genres have been pretty stale over the last few years. Now ABC and CBS, as well as a bunch of other producers, are looking to break out a bit in the summer--their experimentation time--by producing English-language versions of Spanish-language style "telenovelas," focused mainly on love and betrayal.» 0 Comments

Super Bowl: Flat Pricing Or Hidden Price Tag? Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 14, 1:00 PM

The Super Bowl gets the highest price for commercials on television--duly deserved for the TV show that gets the highest rating of the year. Yet in the last three years the event hasn't shown a price increase.» 0 Comments

DreamWorks/Paramount Deal: As Much About Nickelodeon and Shrek As About Live-Action Films Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 13, 1:30 PM

Viacom's acquisition of DreamsWorks SKG's live-action unit has its own film-distribution TV motives, but the more crucial part of the deal is what DreamWorks animated product will do for the Viacom cable TV network-brand, Nickelodeon.» 0 Comments

Has Internet-Created Content Had An Effect On TV Programming? Posted by Wayne Friedman on Dec 12, 1:00 PM

Has Internet-created content influenced traditional TV program production? Nope. Not in the slightest, according to some TV executives.» 0 Comments

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