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Cuts could force public broadcasting mergers The Associated Press via Chicago Tribune Share     Indiana public broadcasting stations are weighing the merits of consolidating as leaner budgets and a push to cut funding in Congress pose what one observer calls the "most serious threat" yet to their operations. Declines in corporate sponsorship and state funding have cut budgets at broadcasters in recent years, and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to cut funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes $450 million to local stations. More  'Martha Stewart Show,' holiday movies boost Crown Media's fourth quarter earnings The Hollywood Reporter Share
Crown Media leaned on Martha Stewart and Christmas movies to earn $29 million in the fourth quarter, a vast improvement over the $373,000 the company earned in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue rose 17 percent to $90.7 million, the company said. For the year, the company reversed a loss of $22.6 million in 2009 by earning a profit of $24 million in 2010. The Hallmark Channel home programming block that features the "Martha Stewart Show" showed a 40 percent increase in audience during the holiday frame. More Queen Latifah to hold court at AOL Adweek Share
Queen Latifah will star in and produce a variety of original Web series as part of a new pact with AOL. Among the projects Latifah is scheduled to work on is a short-form talk show that will be produced by her own firm, Flavor Unit Entertainment. That show will cover topics ranging from entertainment to sports to social issues. AOL will also build out a hub to promote Latifah's work within AOL's Blackvoices.com. More Salma Hayek's company working on 'The Prophet' The Wrap Share
"The Prophet" is getting the "Fantasia" treatment. Clark Peterson and Ron Senkowski, along with Salma Hayek and her Ventanarosa Productions, are producing an animated version of the beloved Kahlil Gibran book. The book has sold more than 100 million copies and Hollywood has long been interested in doing something with it. More  A&E hires nonfiction, alternative programming executive, Lily Neumeyer Variety Share
A&E has hired Lily Neumeyer as vice president of nonfiction and alternative programming. Neumeyer will be responsible for overseeing the development and production of A&E's nonfiction, alternative and reality series. Neumeyer arrives at A&E from MTV. More JoAnn Alfano exits Lifetime Variety Share
JoAnn Alfano has departed her post as executive vice president of Lifetime. She oversaw programming, scheduling and acquisitions. Alfano had been with the cabler for nearly three years. Alfano, a longtime former NBC executive who is well-regarded by creatives, said she made the decision to depart a few months ago but stayed on to "shepherd some great projects through the development process." More Deborah Spera to leave Mark Gordon Co., become independent producer Deadline Share
Deborah Spera is leaving the Mark Gordon Co. where she has served as president of television for the past seven years. Spera will depart in June when her contract expires to become an independent producer. Before joining The Mark Gordon Co., Spera spent eight years at Showtime. More  Could government policy impact your favorite TV shows? NAB Policy Blog Share
It's definitely an exciting time for broadcast television. New technology and consumer habits are changing the face of free, local television – for the better. If you're like me, you're always looking for different choices and you want the flexibility to watch your shows wherever you are. Broadcast television is providing all of that. But there are challenges in Washington, D.C., that could affect broadcast television's ability to innovate. More MPAA hires former Sen. Dodd as head Los Angeles Times Share
In his previous foray into Hollywood, former U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd played himself in the 1993 political satire "Dave." Now, he is cast in a far tougher role as head of the Motion Picture Association of America, the lobbying arm for Hollywood's movie and TV studios and frequent exponent of American popular culture. In selecting Dodd, a former Democratic presidential hopeful, Hollywood is seeking to restore some of the clout that the MPAA wielded during the four decades it was commanded by legendary lobbyist Jack Valenti. More Broadcasters Foundation recognizes family of the late Stu Olds Radio Ink Share
The Broadcasters Foundation of America recognized the family of the late Stu Olds, CEO and president of Katz Media Group, at the organization's gathering at the Plaza Hotel in New York. A fund established in Olds' name after he passed away in December has raised over $450,000 in support of the Foundation's mission. More  Register today for AWM's Symposium on Women's Media Ownership AWM Share
AWM's upcoming Symposium on Women's Media Ownership will examine critical issues such as key policy and regulatory trends for women's ownership and women's ownership successes, and will feature speakers from Alliance for Community Media, Aloha Station Trust, ICBC Broadcast Holdings Inc., National Hispanic Media Coalition, Venable, LLP, Wilco Electronic Systems, Inc., Women Impacting Public Policy and many more. The Symposium will be held March 25 in Washington, D.C., in partnership with Georgetown Law's Institute for Public Representation and Howard University's School of Communications. You can find more information here, or RSVP today by clicking here. AWM announces 2011 Gracie Award winners AWM Share
The Alliance for Women in Media is pleased to announce the 2011 winners of the 36th Annual Gracie Awards. The national awards will be presented at a black-tie Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, on Tuesday, May 24. In preparation for the awards Gala, Gracie Award statues are being engraved for such talented women as Katie Couric, Martha Stewart, Meredith Vieira, Betty White and Alfre Woodard in recognition of such dynamic programming as ABC's "Private Practice," Oprah Radio's "No Phone Zone" and CNN's "Heroes: An All-Star Tribute." Each year, the Gracies recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment, as well as individuals who have made contributions to the industry. A complete list of winners, including local market, online, public and student winners, can be found here or by visiting www.thegracies.org. More |
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