TV productions resume in India

November 20, 2008

TV News: Technicians had mounted strike over pay -- Production restarted Thursday on dozens of TV shows in India after a strike by technicians over pay and conditions came to an end.

‘Eli Stone,’ ‘Dirty Sexy’ may be axed

November 20, 2008

TV News: ABC dramas likely won't be renewed -- ABC sophomore dramas "Dirty Sexy Money" and "Eli Stone" are expected to sign off for good soon.

‘True Hollywood Story’ eyes syndication

November 20, 2008

TV News: Dembar-Mercury distributing E! series -- Debmar-Mercury is distributing E!'s "True Hollywood Story" as an hourlong syndie strip for fall 2009.

MGM Networks names president

November 20, 2008

TV News: Bruce Tuchman to continue overseeing division -- Bruce Tuchman has been promoted to a newly created position as president of MGM Networks.

Bravo claps for Kathy Griffin

November 20, 2008

TV News: New deal includes 5th season, hosting duties -- Kathy Griffin has inked a new one-year deal with Bravo that includes a fifth-season renewal of her Emmy-winning reality series as well as hosting duties for an awards show and two comedy specials.

CW ends time-buy deal with MRC

November 20, 2008

TV News: Sunday night results were 'below expectations' -- The CW has terminated its Sunday night time-buy deal with Media Rights Capital. According to insiders, move came after MRC failed to keep up with its payments to the netlet.

CBS dominates Wednesday ratings

November 20, 2008

TV News: CW nabs season highs for 'Model' -- CBS, riding season highs by its comedies and a strong performance by "Criminal Minds," dominated Wednesday's ratings action. CW also looked good with season highs for "America's Next Top Model," but it was slow going for the struggling lineups on ABC and NBC.

Roger Ailes stays put at Fox

November 20, 2008

TV News: News chief signs five-year deal -- Fox News chief Roger Ailes as signed a five-year pact with News Corp. that keeps him at the helm of Fox's news operation, TV stations and Twentieth Television syndication wing.

Warner U.K. taps marketing chief

November 20, 2008

TV News: Polly Cochrane moves from Channel 4 -- Warner Bros U.K. has tapped highly rated marketing topper Polly Cochrane, who recently announced her decision to quit Channel 4 where she has worked for a decade.

U.K. online use catching up with U.S.

November 20, 2008

TV News: TV viewing staying constant -- As a nation, the U.S. continues to spend the most time online, but Blighty is catching up.

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