Business

Naomi Judd Gets a Radio Talk Show on SiriusXM

Chris Talbott, Associated Press — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 03:30:10 +0000

The program, titled “Think Twice,” will run for six weeks beginning June 8.

Record 322 Movie and TV Projects Vie for $100 Million in California Tax Credits

Alex Ben Block — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:48:59 +0000

Only 28 projects are picked from lottery to get funding. Meanwhile, an effort to extend the program is slowly working its way through the legislature in Sacramento.

SAG-AFTRA Reaches Industrywide Music Video Deal

Jonathan Handel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:52:55 +0000

The three-year deal includes minimums, pension and health benefits and a range of working-condition protections.

Netflix Replaces Apple as Nation's Top Internet-Movie Business

Paul Bond — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 22:37:36 +0000

IHS, formerly Screen Digest, says revenue generated from Americans who buy and rent movies online more than doubled to $992 million last year.

DirecTV CEO Sees 'Logic' in a Merger with Dish Network

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:47:39 +0000

Rising cost of carrying programming is cited as a core reason why a marriage between satellite TV giants would make sense.

Creator of Controversial Anti-Obama Video Will Remain at Fox News (Video)

Paul Bond — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:14:45 +0000

Some say the episode that nearly cost Chris White his job was much ado about nothing; others are using it to advance the narrative that the network is biased.

TiVo Sued by Cisco Over DVR Patents

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:47:44 +0000

After resolving disputes with Dish, Microsoft and AT&T, TiVo is now going to war with Cisco.

Musicians Union Pickets Marvel Over Runaway 'Avengers' Score

Jonathan Handel — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:21:25 +0000

The AFM decries the Disney-owned studio’s decision to “run to Europe” for post-production scoring.

WME's Ari Emanuel Calls for Hollywood, Silicon Valley to Come Together Over Piracy

Matthew Belloni — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 19:17:00 +0000

The superagent is urging Northern and Southern California players to "get in a room with all parties to figure" out the issue of content theft.

Racing Circuit Formula One Slams Brakes On IPO

Scott Roxborough — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:20:53 +0000

The motor sport company has delayed its planned initial public offering in Singapore, which had been valued at up to $3 billion.

U.K. Digital Music Sales Outperform Physical Sales in First Quarter

Georg Szalai — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:12:21 +0000

This marks the first time in Britain that digital sales have overtaken and offset weak CD sales.

Kathleen Kennedy to Become Co-Chair of Lucasfilm

Gregg Kilday — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:39:42 +0000

George Lucas will become co-chairman of the Lucasfilm board and continue as CEO.

Ka-Ching! Santa Monica Office Space is Hollywood's Hot Ticket

Daniel Miller — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Creative space by the beach is at a premium as CBS Television Distribution inks a $15 million lease there.

Comcast CEO Calls Universal's 'Battleship' an 'Unfortunate, Large Miss'

Georg Szalai — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:54:58 +0000

NBCUniversal's second-quarter results will be hurt by the weak performance of the action film and "The Five-Year Engagement."

Google Report Highlights How Companies Like NBCUniversal Are Removing Search Links

Eriq Gardner — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:47:38 +0000

Last week, in the name of transparency, Google reported the takedown requests it was getting. Reaction from the entertainment industry is mixed, with some saying it's a positive step and others demanding more.