Stories Tagged as
Television
How 'The Sopranos' and 'The Wire' showed ratings didn't matter
by
David Gura
Jul 4, 2013
A look at how cable dramas changed the business of television.
Weird Wimbledon threatens to upset ratings and ads
Jul 2, 2013
What the ouster of big names like Serena Williams and Roger Federer could mean for ESPN's ratings and revenue.
Online TV provider Aereo expanding despite broadcast lawsuits
by
Molly Wood
Jul 1, 2013
Aereo, a company that allows users to watch live TV online, may be coming soon to a city near you. But it's also facing major legal challenges from some of broadcast's biggest players.
FBI requests 'Portlandia' clip for training
by
Katie Long
and David Brancaccio
Jun 24, 2013
The FBI has asked IFC sketch comedy show 'Portlandia' for rights to use a clip from the program in its advanced intelligence training classes.
Soap opera.com: Can the web save the soap?
Jun 21, 2013
Web-only versions of popular soap operas may be back in production after a labor resolution.
Netflix gets into the blockbuster babysitter business
by
Molly Wood
Jun 18, 2013
Netflix is teaming up with DreamWorks Animation to create original content. But their partnership isn't for grown-ups, it's for kids.
Foster families get the Disney treatment
May 31, 2013
ABC Family launches "The Fosters," a drama about a family with two moms, one biological son, two adopted foster kids, and a newcomer.
For public good, not for profit.
Cable companies lose TV subscribers, but rake in more cash
by
Molly Wood
May 28, 2013
While cable companies seem to get more competition from the likes of Netflix all the time, they're still better than ever at bringing in cash -- and the most recent earnings from big cable providers prove it.
Connecticut grabs TV business from other states
May 17, 2013
Connecticut may not have the glitz and glamour of L.A. or New York, but what it does have is an increasing number of TV shows.
Rating Stefon's favorite clubs for business viability
May 17, 2013
Comedian Bill Hader’s exit from "Saturday Night Live" prompted us to ask, "Would Stefon's clubs work out in the real world?"