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Oct31	Bob Barker to retire after 50 Years in Television Gary Bourgeault October 31, 2006 Know More: Promotion, Show business creations, TV, Television 2.0, Show business creations Bob Barker announced to The Associated Press today that he will be stepping down from his 35-year stint at "The Price Is Right" in June; he has been in Television for 50 years. Barker said: "I will be 83 years old on December 12, and I've decided to retire while I'm still young. "I'm just reaching the age where the constant effort to be there and do the show physically is a lot for me," he said. "I might be able to do the show another year, but better (to leave) a year too soon than a year too late." Barker started off his Television career in 1956 (unfortunately I'm old enough to have watched in the early 60s) hosting "Truth or Consequences." Continue Reading Posted at 4:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct31	TBS Launching New Broadband Comedy Network Gary Bourgeault October 31, 2006 Starting in January, Turner Broadcasting (TWX) will launch a broadband comedy network that will bring together a Comedy Central feel with the social networking aspect of websites like YouTube and MySpace. The new online network will offer comedy material from... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct30	Garth Brooks sells 20 million CDs in one year with Wal-Mart Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 Garth Brooks' relationship with Wal-Mart (WMT) is a winner as he's sold 20 million CDs in the first year of the deal. He has already sold more CDs than any other artist through Wal-Mart. The announcement comes just before is... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Controversial Ice T album "Gangsta Rap" about to be released Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 Ice T, in his usual controversial way, has gotten all sorts of publicity for his new album, "Gangsta Rap." He got things going by posing with his wife, the model Coco, naked with him in bed. So many brick-and-mortar and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tim Allen and "Santa Clause 3" Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 One of the reasons Tim Allen has endeared himself to so many fans is his infectious humor. In recently talking about his upcoming "Santa Clause 3," he mentions how much he loves his work: "But, you know what? I'm getting... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct29	Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner showing Hollywood how it needs to be run Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are showing Hollywood how the business needs to be run. While not household names, especially in the U.S. (they operate out of London), they have had a string of critical and financial successes based upon... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner (TWX) Shares hit Four-Year High Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Time Warner (TWX) shares hit a four-year high on Friday as they broke the $20 mark for a a short time. It finally settled in at $19.99 for the session. It was the first time since 2002 that it broke... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The UK is currently using copyright laws that are more than 300-years-old Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Based upon a 300-year-old law, millions of Britons are considered lawbreakers. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a British think-tank, recommends that legislation needs to be presented that will allow "private right to copy" music, and not to be... Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Box Office for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 With the scary season upon us, scratching that inevitable itch to get a little horror film watching in has proven to be highly successful; Saw III delivered on that demand as it came in No. 1 in the box offic... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct28	Warner Music Group, Brightcove partner to install video players on websites Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 The Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced that it will be installing video players on its online properties through a partnership with Brightcove, an Internet video pioneer. This isn't the first deal with a big company as it recently developed... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Canon bringing Maria Sharapova to a theater near you! Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 Gearing up its marketing campaign for the Holidays, consumer electronics behemoth Canon, will start promoting its PowerShot camera on movie theaters as of Friday, Oct. 27. It's the first time Canon has chosen this medium to advertise on. They will... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jimmy Hendrix family contesting sale of song rights Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 A Chicago-based auction house, acting on behalf the estate of former Jimmy Hendrix manager Michael Jeffery, sold the rights to some of his most famous songs; which include Purple Haze and Voodoo Chile, according to the BBC. The family of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The American Indian Film Festival opens in San Francisco on Friday Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 Michael Smith, who founded the nonprofit American Indian Film Festival in Seattle in 1975, said concerning the entertainment industry and its relationship to American Indians: "It used to be if you were dealing with homelessness or alcoholism, you might get... Continue Reading Posted at 6:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct27	Disney continues to roll with good decisions Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Disney (DIS) had become one of the most sensible, knowledgable and disciplined media companies in the world; and their stock price and success are showing it. Having learned from their own past fiasco when they bought Infoseek for over $2... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diddy back on top with No. 1 "Press Play" Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 After ten years, Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, or whatever you want to call him, has resurfaced with a number one opening album this week, "Press Play." It opened up with around 170,000 CDs sold, the first No. 1 album about... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood needs to get back to Entertaining Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Losing total connection with a huge portion of the movie-going audience, Hollywood now faces the moment of decision concerning whether they will ever make a rebound. Edward B. Driscoll Jr. has a great article talking about the history that has... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alain Levy - EMI Music CEO - says the CD is 'dead' Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Alain Levy EMI (EMI) Music Chairman and Chief Executive told the London Business School on Friday that the CD is dead. He added that CDs can no longer sell without "Value-added" material. "You're not going to offer your mother-in-law iTunes... Continue Reading Posted at 6:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	TBS and MySpace promoting Video Comedy Contest Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Not to be outdone by Yahoo! (YHOO), MySpace (NWS.A) and TBS announced that they are going to hold a joint contest for stand-up comedy routines. With YouTube offering its own contest for band-submitted videos, this is becoming a hot area... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct26	NBC Changing Thursdays to Comedy Night Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Choosing to offer something different for their TV viewers, NBC has decided to put a whole night of comedy on their Thursday prime-time lineup. "We are excited about the prospect of two-hours of top-notch comedy on Thursday nights, which includes... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood studios way behind in Online Spending Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Even though the proof has been around for a long time concerning the Internet being the place to reach the younger demographic, Hollywood studios are far behind others in what they are spending to market online. For example, television has... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ozzy Osbourne won't be part of Black Sabbath reunion tour Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward have announced they're getting the group together again for a tour - but it won't include former lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. The will keep the singer who replaced... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor quits for second time Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Andy Taylor, one of the original members of Duran Duran, has called it quits for the second time. He left the group a long time ago in 1986 to form The Power Station. After that he decided to go solo.... Continue Reading Posted at 5:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Networks going online to get feedback Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Some networks are starting to understand that not only is it essential to be online, but that when they go online and offer fans opportunities to give their input, they are tapping into potential goldmines. Some sites, such as Grey's... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct25	What's a "Borat" to do? Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The comedy starring, well, Sacha Baron Cohen, otherwise known as "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," has been drastically cut back by Twentieth Century Fox for its opening weekend. In one of the biggest cut... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	News Corp. and Nielsen Media Research in agreement over counting minority viewers Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The embattled TV research company Nielsen Media Research got some good news today as it came to an agreement with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (NWS) to improve its system for measuring viewership. After the decision to no longer use handwritten... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MySpace and DirectTV team up for online reality show Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 As if we didn't have enough of reality TV, now News Corp. (NWS) with its MySpace property has gotten together with DirectTV to offer Project MyWorld, an online reality show featuring 3 MySpace users circling the globe looking to meet... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Should Clear Channel Communications go Private? Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 With the fickle pressure of shareholders breathing down their necks, and a stock that hasn't rebounded from its drop from around $55 per share in 2002, Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU) has hired Goldman Sachs & Co. to advise them... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Britain eases its TV sponsorship rules Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The Daily Mail reported today that British television and radio channels can now have corporate sponsors of their entire channels. For some this may not seem significant, but Britain has had regulations in place for over 50 years which didn't... Continue Reading Posted at 4:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood scouring the Internet to find new stars Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The United Talent Agency, connected with people such as Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, M. Night Shyamalan and Dick Wolf, has created an online department to search for unknown creatives that can produce quality online video content and look to place... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct24	Eric Bana and Terrence Howard teaming up for BTK Crime Thriller Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Eric Bana, star of "Troy" and "Hustle & Flow" actor Terrence Howard, are getting together to star in the upcoming crime thriller based upon a real serial killer known as BTK. His real name was Dennis Rader, and the initials... Continue Reading Posted at 8:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Old Media thinks more Properties will Solve Problems Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Old media companies are continually trying to get the FCC to relax their regulations so that they can increase their holdings in response to the changing media climate. Some of those opposing them say that if this is done, it... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jibbs sells over 1 Million Ringtones before release of Album Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Jibbs, 15-year old singing sensation has scored big on his hit single "Chain Hang Low," selling over a million ringtones before the album was even released. Other than Rick Ross, he is the only other artist to go platinum with... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Some Cable Networks opting out of Nielsen Commercial Ratings Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 With Nielsen Media Research showing that viewers of Cable are almost twice as likely to not watch commercials, the Cable networks are saying that it is flawed calculations that are the cause of the disparity, not the reality of what's... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why did CBS really pull "Smith" Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 With the cancellation of "Smith" from the CBS (CBS) fall menu, it leaves a lot of questions that haven't been answered. For example, it had a great start with 11 million viewers watching the first episode. The next two episodes... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct23	Paramount partners with AOL to offer Movie Downloads Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Joining a plethora of media companies selling full-length movies on AOL, Paramount is looking to increase their piece of the online action. Others that have already partnered with AOL are 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gwen Stefani Announces New Album and DVD Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Gwen Stefani has announced that she will release her second solo album, The Sweet Escape, on December 5, 2006. It's a follow-up to her her Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which went quadruple-platinum. Contributing to the new album will be Akon,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Study trying to connect Watching TV to Autism Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 An article in Slate concerning the alleged connection between Autism and watching TV has stirred quite a controversy online lately. Gregg Easterbrook writing for Slate said: "Today, Cornell University researchers are reporting what appears to be a statistically significant relationship... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dustin Hoffman says Hollywood guilty of film “Euthanasia” Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Saying that the film industry is guilty of “euthanasia,” in reference to dropping films that aren't instantaneous hits, Dustin Hoffman slammed them for their short-term thinking. “If the film doesn’t make money over that first weekend of its release, they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct22	CBS News and Katie Couric learning the hard way Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 The Katie Couric experiment is already turning into a disaster for CBS (CBS). While everyone knew that the "curiosity" numbers would be huge the first week she was on, they also knew that the following period of time would tell... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Emmy-winning TV Mom Jane Wyatt dies at 96 Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 Jane Wyatt, the beloved TV mom in the popular TV series "Father Knows Best," has died at the age of 96. She died Friday in her home in Bel-Air California, according to her publicist Meg McDonald. She won 3 Emmy's... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Unions want bigger piece of digital pie Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 With Hollywood far behind the curve in the increasingly important digital age, they are encountering more potential obstacles as writers and actors are demanding bigger pay for online downloads. Alan Rosenberg, president of the Screen Actors Guild said: "We've learned... Continue Reading Posted at 8:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Top Ten for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 The new movie The Prestige took top box office honors for the weekend, taking in an estimated $14.8 million. The movie, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, tells the story of two competitive magicians who try to win the heart... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alliance Atlantis Communications puts its stake in Motion Picture Distribution LP up for sale Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 After a long period of internal strife, firings and battles, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. has decided to put its holdings in Motion Picture Distribution LP up for sale. The company concluded that “it is not necessary for [Alliance Atlantis] to own... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct21	CBS settles with Elliot Spitzer in pay-for-play scandel Gary Bourgeault October 21, 2006 As part of a settlement with NY Attorney General Elliot Spitzer concerning illegal pay-for-play practices, CBS Radio will make a payment of $2 million to New York charities. CBS (CBS) has admitted that some of its employees had "engaged in... Continue Reading Posted at 9:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Clipse finally releasing their second album "Hell Hath No Fury" Gary Bourgeault October 21, 2006 After years of contentious legal battle, Clipse, the rap duo, will finally deliver their second album, "Hell Hath No Fury," scheduled to be released on November 28. To get the project back on track, Jive settled with a "label distribution... Continue Reading Posted at 5:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct20	Music Industry now "Spamming" file-sharing sites Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 After years of attacking, rather than embracing the wishes of their fans, the music industry is now finally understanding what the file-sharing sites mean, and how they can tap them for marketing opportunities. The biggest realization that the industry is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rupert Murdoch talks New Media at Annual Shareholder Meeting Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 News Corp. (NWS) held the company's annual general meeting and Rupert Murdoch, Chairman-CEO of the company, encountered a spirited group of shareholders. They asked him questions concerning the $99 million that had been spent on lawyers, his political involvement and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Universal and Fox drop out of "Halo" project Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 With both sides giving different stories, the "Halo" movie project no longer has a studio backing as of today. Universal and Fox are rumored to say that the budget was going beyond the original projected $135 million budget; possibly closing... Continue Reading Posted at 8:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrity Magazines - the one bright spot in the industry Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 With the publics' seemingly insatiable hunger for any type of gossip about celebrities, it has been the one bright spot for magazine publishers. Some of the notable successes have been InTouch Weekly, Us Weekly and Star Magazine. Media Daily News... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct19	NBC Universal Going Through Major Overhaul Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 NBC Universal, in a major overhaul, plans on cutting back on scripted dramas and comedies and focus on reality and game shows which are much less costly to produce, the Wall Street Journal reported. In another move they are shifting... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Louisiana film industry gets a "LIFT" Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 Louisiana had cause for celebration today as Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco along with New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, and other government officials got together with members of the Louisiana film community, and executives with LIFT Productions to partake in... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	General Electric puts NBC on notice Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 There is one thing, if you're part of the General Electric (GE) family of companies, that is demanded by the parent: You're expected to be No. 1 or No. 2 in your competitive category. With NBC currently in 4th place... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct18	Viacom to pay Tom Freston $84.8 million Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 With less than a year at the helm of Viacom Inc. (VIA), CEO Tom Freston is going to receive a pay package worth 84.8 million. Bloomberg reports: "Freston, who spent more than 20 years at Viacom, will receive $58.9 million... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner Cable going public Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 The Time Warner (TWX) announcement that they are creating a separate stock for their Cable TV business, has had a positive feedback from most people. They will offer a 16% stake to the public. The IPO is being valued at... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nickelodeon's Blue hooking up with Hello Kitty from Japan Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 Viacom (VIA) and Japan's Sanrio Co., are getting their two immensely popular cartoon characters together to sell in Japan. Viacom, which controls the Blue's Clues property through Nickelodeon, will combine their Blue puppy with another international favorite from Japan: Hello... Continue Reading Posted at 8:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct17	Who Wants to Be a Superhero? gets a second season Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Pow! Entertainment said today that they've gotten together with NBC Universal SCI FI to put together its second season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? It will be an expanded season 10 episodes this year. The original series offered six... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	ABC finishes No. 1 four week in a row with key demographic Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 According to a report by Nielsen Media Research, Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) ABC has the best start in network ratings in over 10 years. Their stable of hits like "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost," has propelled them to their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wesley Snipes could get 16 years in the slammer for tax fraud Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Actor Wesley Snipes was formally indicted Tuesday concerning tax fraud charges that allege he attempted to defraud the federal government of almost $12 million in false claims and not filing returns over a six year period. The charges say that... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will News Corp. and My Network TV listen to what women want? Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Using the "telenovela" soap-opera that is so popular with Spanish-language TV audiences, News Corp.'s (NWS) My Network TV has had a much slower start than they anticipated. What's puzzling is that Bob Cook, president of Twentieth Television and one of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Bindi Irwin being exploited? Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's 8-year-old daughter Bindi, will be starring in a series she was working on with her dad at the time of his death by a stingray. Some people believe that she is being exploited over Steve's death.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct16	Is the next stage wearing TV on our head? Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Here is an amazing look at a new TV gadget that allows the wearer to enjoy a full 360-degree viewing experience. I wonder if this will be the future of gaming and watching television shows? This virtual, whatever it is,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why Hollywood still doesn't care about their customers Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 At the recent Digital Home Developers Conference, Brad Hunt, executive vice president and chief technology officer for the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), spent the majority of his time talking on standardizing content protection controls in the age of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oliver Stone and Paramount teaming up for another 9/11-based film Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Teaming up for the movie World Trade Center has obviously worked well for filmmaker Oliver Stone and Paramount Pictures as they are getting together for another 9/11-based film called Jawbreaker. The movie will be based upon the book by Gary... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Martin Scorsese says leaving Hollywood for now Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Martin Scorsese evidently doesn't like the increasing restrictions that Hollywood and its investors are imposing upon the industry. The director is saying it's getting harder to work on the larger productions because the movie studios are restricting his creativity. Scorsese... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	DVR playback helping, not hurting networks Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 The increasing use and demand for digital video recorders (DVR) in showing that it is not having an effect upon "live" ratings of the major broadcast networks' prime-time shows. In the case of the more popular shows, it's showing that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct15	Top Ten Box Office for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 With the season of scare upon us, it was appropriate for the second installment of The Grudge 2 to take in the No. 1 spot for the weekend. Its take for the first weekend was $22 million. While this isn't... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Christina Aguilera "Back to Basics" North American tour starting February 20th Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 Christina Aguilera has announced that her "Back to Basics" 2007 North American Tour is scheduled to begin on February 20th in Houston, Texas. It will be the first stop on her 41-city tour. Adding to the impact of... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Media companies have learned one big lesson, can they do it right with YouTube? Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 With the disastrous litigating of Napster almost out of existence, big music companies learnt that in spite of their actions, it had no effect upon the online web piracy. As one music executive said, “If we had licensed Napster we... Continue Reading Posted at 4:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct14	Time Warner negotiating with YouTube over Copyright issues Gary Bourgeault October 14, 2006 Time Warner (TWX) is the new media company to start throwing its weight around in response to Google's buyout of YouTube earlier this week. CEO Dick Parsons is publicly telling everyone about the Time Warner clips being currently displayed by... Continue Reading Posted at 2:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Trump and “You’re fired” going Animated Gary Bourgeault October 14, 2006 The publisher of Trump Magazine, Premiere Publishing Group Inc. (PPG), has announced that an animated series starring real estate mogul and TV star Donald Trump is in the works. PPG CEO and Trump Magazine editor Michael Jacobson stated, "Our first... Continue Reading Posted at 12:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct13	New Media challenging the old media structure! Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 We always talk here about the changing media scene as the online world continually disrupts the existing media structure. The trend of the day in media is mostly self-expression, especially in the online world. Along with that, people want to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Air America crashes - Files for Chapter 11 Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 Air America, the liberal talk radio show headlined by Al Franken has crashed as it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Friday. Evidently RealNetworks Inc. CEO Robert Glaser is a glutton for punishment, as being the biggest shareholder in company, is... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Deliver Us From Evil' reveals the horror of Catholic pedophile priest, Oliver O'Grady Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 "Deliver Us From Evil," is a must see documentary concerning the outrage of the Catholic Church's alleged complicity in hiding the reality of a pedophile priest, Oliver O'Grady, an

Oct31	Bob Barker to retire after 50 Years in Television Gary Bourgeault October 31, 2006 Know More: Promotion, Show business creations, TV, Television 2.0, Show business creations Bob Barker announced to The Associated Press today that he will be stepping down from his 35-year stint at "The Price Is Right" in June; he has been in Television for 50 years. Barker said: "I will be 83 years old on December 12, and I've decided to retire while I'm still young. "I'm just reaching the age where the constant effort to be there and do the show physically is a lot for me," he said. "I might be able to do the show another year, but better (to leave) a year too soon than a year too late." Barker started off his Television career in 1956 (unfortunately I'm old enough to have watched in the early 60s) hosting "Truth or Consequences." Continue Reading Posted at 4:52 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct31	TBS Launching New Broadband Comedy Network Gary Bourgeault October 31, 2006 Starting in January, Turner Broadcasting (TWX) will launch a broadband comedy network that will bring together a Comedy Central feel with the social networking aspect of websites like YouTube and MySpace. The new online network will offer comedy material from... Continue Reading Posted at 2:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct30	Garth Brooks sells 20 million CDs in one year with Wal-Mart Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 Garth Brooks' relationship with Wal-Mart (WMT) is a winner as he's sold 20 million CDs in the first year of the deal. He has already sold more CDs than any other artist through Wal-Mart. The announcement comes just before is... Continue Reading Posted at 6:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Controversial Ice T album "Gangsta Rap" about to be released Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 Ice T, in his usual controversial way, has gotten all sorts of publicity for his new album, "Gangsta Rap." He got things going by posing with his wife, the model Coco, naked with him in bed. So many brick-and-mortar and... Continue Reading Posted at 5:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Tim Allen and "Santa Clause 3" Gary Bourgeault October 30, 2006 One of the reasons Tim Allen has endeared himself to so many fans is his infectious humor. In recently talking about his upcoming "Santa Clause 3," he mentions how much he loves his work: "But, you know what? I'm getting... Continue Reading Posted at 4:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct29	Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner showing Hollywood how it needs to be run Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are showing Hollywood how the business needs to be run. While not household names, especially in the U.S. (they operate out of London), they have had a string of critical and financial successes based upon... Continue Reading Posted at 9:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner (TWX) Shares hit Four-Year High Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Time Warner (TWX) shares hit a four-year high on Friday as they broke the $20 mark for a a short time. It finally settled in at $19.99 for the session. It was the first time since 2002 that it broke... Continue Reading Posted at 8:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The UK is currently using copyright laws that are more than 300-years-old Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 Based upon a 300-year-old law, millions of Britons are considered lawbreakers. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), a British think-tank, recommends that legislation needs to be presented that will allow "private right to copy" music, and not to be... Continue Reading Posted at 4:58 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Top Ten Box Office for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 29, 2006 With the scary season upon us, scratching that inevitable itch to get a little horror film watching in has proven to be highly successful; Saw III delivered on that demand as it came in No. 1 in the box offic... Continue Reading Posted at 2:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct28	Warner Music Group, Brightcove partner to install video players on websites Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 The Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced that it will be installing video players on its online properties through a partnership with Brightcove, an Internet video pioneer. This isn't the first deal with a big company as it recently developed... Continue Reading Posted at 10:06 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Canon bringing Maria Sharapova to a theater near you! Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 Gearing up its marketing campaign for the Holidays, consumer electronics behemoth Canon, will start promoting its PowerShot camera on movie theaters as of Friday, Oct. 27. It's the first time Canon has chosen this medium to advertise on. They will... Continue Reading Posted at 8:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jimmy Hendrix family contesting sale of song rights Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 A Chicago-based auction house, acting on behalf the estate of former Jimmy Hendrix manager Michael Jeffery, sold the rights to some of his most famous songs; which include Purple Haze and Voodoo Chile, according to the BBC. The family of... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	The American Indian Film Festival opens in San Francisco on Friday Gary Bourgeault October 28, 2006 Michael Smith, who founded the nonprofit American Indian Film Festival in Seattle in 1975, said concerning the entertainment industry and its relationship to American Indians: "It used to be if you were dealing with homelessness or alcoholism, you might get... Continue Reading Posted at 6:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct27	Disney continues to roll with good decisions Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Disney (DIS) had become one of the most sensible, knowledgable and disciplined media companies in the world; and their stock price and success are showing it. Having learned from their own past fiasco when they bought Infoseek for over $2... Continue Reading Posted at 10:23 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Diddy back on top with No. 1 "Press Play" Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 After ten years, Diddy, Puff Daddy, Puffy, or whatever you want to call him, has resurfaced with a number one opening album this week, "Press Play." It opened up with around 170,000 CDs sold, the first No. 1 album about... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood needs to get back to Entertaining Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Losing total connection with a huge portion of the movie-going audience, Hollywood now faces the moment of decision concerning whether they will ever make a rebound. Edward B. Driscoll Jr. has a great article talking about the history that has... Continue Reading Posted at 9:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alain Levy - EMI Music CEO - says the CD is 'dead' Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Alain Levy EMI (EMI) Music Chairman and Chief Executive told the London Business School on Friday that the CD is dead. He added that CDs can no longer sell without "Value-added" material. "You're not going to offer your mother-in-law iTunes... Continue Reading Posted at 6:32 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	TBS and MySpace promoting Video Comedy Contest Gary Bourgeault October 27, 2006 Not to be outdone by Yahoo! (YHOO), MySpace (NWS.A) and TBS announced that they are going to hold a joint contest for stand-up comedy routines. With YouTube offering its own contest for band-submitted videos, this is becoming a hot area... Continue Reading Posted at 2:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct26	NBC Changing Thursdays to Comedy Night Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Choosing to offer something different for their TV viewers, NBC has decided to put a whole night of comedy on their Thursday prime-time lineup. "We are excited about the prospect of two-hours of top-notch comedy on Thursday nights, which includes... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood studios way behind in Online Spending Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Even though the proof has been around for a long time concerning the Internet being the place to reach the younger demographic, Hollywood studios are far behind others in what they are spending to market online. For example, television has... Continue Reading Posted at 6:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Ozzy Osbourne won't be part of Black Sabbath reunion tour Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward have announced they're getting the group together again for a tour - but it won't include former lead singer Ozzy Osbourne. The will keep the singer who replaced... Continue Reading Posted at 5:45 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor quits for second time Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Andy Taylor, one of the original members of Duran Duran, has called it quits for the second time. He left the group a long time ago in 1986 to form The Power Station. After that he decided to go solo.... Continue Reading Posted at 5:14 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Networks going online to get feedback Gary Bourgeault October 26, 2006 Some networks are starting to understand that not only is it essential to be online, but that when they go online and offer fans opportunities to give their input, they are tapping into potential goldmines. Some sites, such as Grey's... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct25	What's a "Borat" to do? Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The comedy starring, well, Sacha Baron Cohen, otherwise known as "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan," has been drastically cut back by Twentieth Century Fox for its opening weekend. In one of the biggest cut... Continue Reading Posted at 9:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	News Corp. and Nielsen Media Research in agreement over counting minority viewers Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The embattled TV research company Nielsen Media Research got some good news today as it came to an agreement with Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. (NWS) to improve its system for measuring viewership. After the decision to no longer use handwritten... Continue Reading Posted at 8:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	MySpace and DirectTV team up for online reality show Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 As if we didn't have enough of reality TV, now News Corp. (NWS) with its MySpace property has gotten together with DirectTV to offer Project MyWorld, an online reality show featuring 3 MySpace users circling the globe looking to meet... Continue Reading Posted at 8:01 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Should Clear Channel Communications go Private? Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 With the fickle pressure of shareholders breathing down their necks, and a stock that hasn't rebounded from its drop from around $55 per share in 2002, Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU) has hired Goldman Sachs & Co. to advise them... Continue Reading Posted at 7:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Britain eases its TV sponsorship rules Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The Daily Mail reported today that British television and radio channels can now have corporate sponsors of their entire channels. For some this may not seem significant, but Britain has had regulations in place for over 50 years which didn't... Continue Reading Posted at 4:57 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Hollywood scouring the Internet to find new stars Gary Bourgeault October 25, 2006 The United Talent Agency, connected with people such as Vince Vaughn, Jack Black, M. Night Shyamalan and Dick Wolf, has created an online department to search for unknown creatives that can produce quality online video content and look to place... Continue Reading Posted at 4:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct24	Eric Bana and Terrence Howard teaming up for BTK Crime Thriller Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Eric Bana, star of "Troy" and "Hustle & Flow" actor Terrence Howard, are getting together to star in the upcoming crime thriller based upon a real serial killer known as BTK. His real name was Dennis Rader, and the initials... Continue Reading Posted at 8:53 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Old Media thinks more Properties will Solve Problems Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Old media companies are continually trying to get the FCC to relax their regulations so that they can increase their holdings in response to the changing media climate. Some of those opposing them say that if this is done, it... Continue Reading Posted at 7:31 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Jibbs sells over 1 Million Ringtones before release of Album Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 Jibbs, 15-year old singing sensation has scored big on his hit single "Chain Hang Low," selling over a million ringtones before the album was even released. Other than Rick Ross, he is the only other artist to go platinum with... Continue Reading Posted at 6:42 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Some Cable Networks opting out of Nielsen Commercial Ratings Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 With Nielsen Media Research showing that viewers of Cable are almost twice as likely to not watch commercials, the Cable networks are saying that it is flawed calculations that are the cause of the disparity, not the reality of what's... Continue Reading Posted at 6:13 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why did CBS really pull "Smith" Gary Bourgeault October 24, 2006 With the cancellation of "Smith" from the CBS (CBS) fall menu, it leaves a lot of questions that haven't been answered. For example, it had a great start with 11 million viewers watching the first episode. The next two episodes... Continue Reading Posted at 3:44 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct23	Paramount partners with AOL to offer Movie Downloads Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Joining a plethora of media companies selling full-length movies on AOL, Paramount is looking to increase their piece of the online action. Others that have already partnered with AOL are 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures, and... Continue Reading Posted at 11:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Gwen Stefani Announces New Album and DVD Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Gwen Stefani has announced that she will release her second solo album, The Sweet Escape, on December 5, 2006. It's a follow-up to her her Love. Angel. Music. Baby., which went quadruple-platinum. Contributing to the new album will be Akon,... Continue Reading Posted at 8:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Study trying to connect Watching TV to Autism Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 An article in Slate concerning the alleged connection between Autism and watching TV has stirred quite a controversy online lately. Gregg Easterbrook writing for Slate said: "Today, Cornell University researchers are reporting what appears to be a statistically significant relationship... Continue Reading Posted at 5:37 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Dustin Hoffman says Hollywood guilty of film “Euthanasia” Gary Bourgeault October 23, 2006 Saying that the film industry is guilty of “euthanasia,” in reference to dropping films that aren't instantaneous hits, Dustin Hoffman slammed them for their short-term thinking. “If the film doesn’t make money over that first weekend of its release, they... Continue Reading Posted at 2:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct22	CBS News and Katie Couric learning the hard way Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 The Katie Couric experiment is already turning into a disaster for CBS (CBS). While everyone knew that the "curiosity" numbers would be huge the first week she was on, they also knew that the following period of time would tell... Continue Reading Posted at 11:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Emmy-winning TV Mom Jane Wyatt dies at 96 Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 Jane Wyatt, the beloved TV mom in the popular TV series "Father Knows Best," has died at the age of 96. She died Friday in her home in Bel-Air California, according to her publicist Meg McDonald. She won 3 Emmy's... Continue Reading Posted at 8:39 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Unions want bigger piece of digital pie Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 With Hollywood far behind the curve in the increasingly important digital age, they are encountering more potential obstacles as writers and actors are demanding bigger pay for online downloads. Alan Rosenberg, president of the Screen Actors Guild said: "We've learned... Continue Reading Posted at 8:09 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Box Office Top Ten for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 The new movie The Prestige took top box office honors for the weekend, taking in an estimated $14.8 million. The movie, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, tells the story of two competitive magicians who try to win the heart... Continue Reading Posted at 7:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Alliance Atlantis Communications puts its stake in Motion Picture Distribution LP up for sale Gary Bourgeault October 22, 2006 After a long period of internal strife, firings and battles, Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. has decided to put its holdings in Motion Picture Distribution LP up for sale. The company concluded that “it is not necessary for [Alliance Atlantis] to own... Continue Reading Posted at 5:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct21	CBS settles with Elliot Spitzer in pay-for-play scandel Gary Bourgeault October 21, 2006 As part of a settlement with NY Attorney General Elliot Spitzer concerning illegal pay-for-play practices, CBS Radio will make a payment of $2 million to New York charities. CBS (CBS) has admitted that some of its employees had "engaged in... Continue Reading Posted at 9:20 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Clipse finally releasing their second album "Hell Hath No Fury" Gary Bourgeault October 21, 2006 After years of contentious legal battle, Clipse, the rap duo, will finally deliver their second album, "Hell Hath No Fury," scheduled to be released on November 28. To get the project back on track, Jive settled with a "label distribution... Continue Reading Posted at 5:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct20	Music Industry now "Spamming" file-sharing sites Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 After years of attacking, rather than embracing the wishes of their fans, the music industry is now finally understanding what the file-sharing sites mean, and how they can tap them for marketing opportunities. The biggest realization that the industry is... Continue Reading Posted at 10:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Rupert Murdoch talks New Media at Annual Shareholder Meeting Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 News Corp. (NWS) held the company's annual general meeting and Rupert Murdoch, Chairman-CEO of the company, encountered a spirited group of shareholders. They asked him questions concerning the $99 million that had been spent on lawyers, his political involvement and... Continue Reading Posted at 9:34 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Universal and Fox drop out of "Halo" project Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 With both sides giving different stories, the "Halo" movie project no longer has a studio backing as of today. Universal and Fox are rumored to say that the budget was going beyond the original projected $135 million budget; possibly closing... Continue Reading Posted at 8:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Celebrity Magazines - the one bright spot in the industry Gary Bourgeault October 20, 2006 With the publics' seemingly insatiable hunger for any type of gossip about celebrities, it has been the one bright spot for magazine publishers. Some of the notable successes have been InTouch Weekly, Us Weekly and Star Magazine. Media Daily News... Continue Reading Posted at 3:12 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct19	NBC Universal Going Through Major Overhaul Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 NBC Universal, in a major overhaul, plans on cutting back on scripted dramas and comedies and focus on reality and game shows which are much less costly to produce, the Wall Street Journal reported. In another move they are shifting... Continue Reading Posted at 9:28 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Louisiana film industry gets a "LIFT" Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 Louisiana had cause for celebration today as Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco along with New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin, and other government officials got together with members of the Louisiana film community, and executives with LIFT Productions to partake in... Continue Reading Posted at 7:33 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	General Electric puts NBC on notice Gary Bourgeault October 19, 2006 There is one thing, if you're part of the General Electric (GE) family of companies, that is demanded by the parent: You're expected to be No. 1 or No. 2 in your competitive category. With NBC currently in 4th place... Continue Reading Posted at 3:24 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct18	Viacom to pay Tom Freston $84.8 million Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 With less than a year at the helm of Viacom Inc. (VIA), CEO Tom Freston is going to receive a pay package worth 84.8 million. Bloomberg reports: "Freston, who spent more than 20 years at Viacom, will receive $58.9 million... Continue Reading Posted at 10:17 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Time Warner Cable going public Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 The Time Warner (TWX) announcement that they are creating a separate stock for their Cable TV business, has had a positive feedback from most people. They will offer a 16% stake to the public. The IPO is being valued at... Continue Reading Posted at 9:30 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Nickelodeon's Blue hooking up with Hello Kitty from Japan Gary Bourgeault October 18, 2006 Viacom (VIA) and Japan's Sanrio Co., are getting their two immensely popular cartoon characters together to sell in Japan. Viacom, which controls the Blue's Clues property through Nickelodeon, will combine their Blue puppy with another international favorite from Japan: Hello... Continue Reading Posted at 8:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct17	Who Wants to Be a Superhero? gets a second season Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Pow! Entertainment said today that they've gotten together with NBC Universal SCI FI to put together its second season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero? It will be an expanded season 10 episodes this year. The original series offered six... Continue Reading Posted at 10:07 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	ABC finishes No. 1 four week in a row with key demographic Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 According to a report by Nielsen Media Research, Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS) ABC has the best start in network ratings in over 10 years. Their stable of hits like "Grey's Anatomy," "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost," has propelled them to their... Continue Reading Posted at 9:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Wesley Snipes could get 16 years in the slammer for tax fraud Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Actor Wesley Snipes was formally indicted Tuesday concerning tax fraud charges that allege he attempted to defraud the federal government of almost $12 million in false claims and not filing returns over a six year period. The charges say that... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Will News Corp. and My Network TV listen to what women want? Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 Using the "telenovela" soap-opera that is so popular with Spanish-language TV audiences, News Corp.'s (NWS) My Network TV has had a much slower start than they anticipated. What's puzzling is that Bob Cook, president of Twentieth Television and one of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Is Bindi Irwin being exploited? Gary Bourgeault October 17, 2006 "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin's 8-year-old daughter Bindi, will be starring in a series she was working on with her dad at the time of his death by a stingray. Some people believe that she is being exploited over Steve's death.... Continue Reading Posted at 4:25 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct16	Is the next stage wearing TV on our head? Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Here is an amazing look at a new TV gadget that allows the wearer to enjoy a full 360-degree viewing experience. I wonder if this will be the future of gaming and watching television shows? This virtual, whatever it is,... Continue Reading Posted at 9:04 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Why Hollywood still doesn't care about their customers Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 At the recent Digital Home Developers Conference, Brad Hunt, executive vice president and chief technology officer for the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), spent the majority of his time talking on standardizing content protection controls in the age of... Continue Reading Posted at 7:56 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Oliver Stone and Paramount teaming up for another 9/11-based film Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Teaming up for the movie World Trade Center has obviously worked well for filmmaker Oliver Stone and Paramount Pictures as they are getting together for another 9/11-based film called Jawbreaker. The movie will be based upon the book by Gary... Continue Reading Posted at 6:46 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Martin Scorsese says leaving Hollywood for now Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 Martin Scorsese evidently doesn't like the increasing restrictions that Hollywood and its investors are imposing upon the industry. The director is saying it's getting harder to work on the larger productions because the movie studios are restricting his creativity. Scorsese... Continue Reading Posted at 4:48 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	DVR playback helping, not hurting networks Gary Bourgeault October 16, 2006 The increasing use and demand for digital video recorders (DVR) in showing that it is not having an effect upon "live" ratings of the major broadcast networks' prime-time shows. In the case of the more popular shows, it's showing that... Continue Reading Posted at 2:26 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct15	Top Ten Box Office for the Weekend Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 With the season of scare upon us, it was appropriate for the second installment of The Grudge 2 to take in the No. 1 spot for the weekend. Its take for the first weekend was $22 million. While this isn't... Continue Reading Posted at 6:18 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Christina Aguilera "Back to Basics" North American tour starting February 20th Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 Christina Aguilera has announced that her "Back to Basics" 2007 North American Tour is scheduled to begin on February 20th in Houston, Texas. It will be the first stop on her 41-city tour. Adding to the impact of... Continue Reading Posted at 5:54 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Media companies have learned one big lesson, can they do it right with YouTube? Gary Bourgeault October 15, 2006 With the disastrous litigating of Napster almost out of existence, big music companies learnt that in spite of their actions, it had no effect upon the online web piracy. As one music executive said, “If we had licensed Napster we... Continue Reading Posted at 4:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct14	Time Warner negotiating with YouTube over Copyright issues Gary Bourgeault October 14, 2006 Time Warner (TWX) is the new media company to start throwing its weight around in response to Google's buyout of YouTube earlier this week. CEO Dick Parsons is publicly telling everyone about the Time Warner clips being currently displayed by... Continue Reading Posted at 2:51 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Trump and “You’re fired” going Animated Gary Bourgeault October 14, 2006 The publisher of Trump Magazine, Premiere Publishing Group Inc. (PPG), has announced that an animated series starring real estate mogul and TV star Donald Trump is in the works. PPG CEO and Trump Magazine editor Michael Jacobson stated, "Our first... Continue Reading Posted at 12:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments
Oct13	New Media challenging the old media structure! Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 We always talk here about the changing media scene as the online world continually disrupts the existing media structure. The trend of the day in media is mostly self-expression, especially in the online world. Along with that, people want to... Continue Reading Posted at 11:40 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	Air America crashes - Files for Chapter 11 Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 Air America, the liberal talk radio show headlined by Al Franken has crashed as it filed for Chapter 11 reorganization Friday. Evidently RealNetworks Inc. CEO Robert Glaser is a glutton for punishment, as being the biggest shareholder in company, is... Continue Reading Posted at 7:00 PM \| Permalink \| Comments
	'Deliver Us From Evil' reveals the horror of Catholic pedophile priest, Oliver O'Grady Gary Bourgeault October 13, 2006 "Deliver Us From Evil," is a must see documentary concerning the outrage of the Catholic Church's alleged complicity in hiding the reality of a pedophile priest, Oliver O'Grady, an

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