A growing cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos get in the way of your favorite TV shows
A growing TV cover-up: Obnoxious pop-up promos Key dates in history of National Broadcasting Co.
Key dates in history of National Broadcasting Co. Broadcasting pioneer NBC brings a lot of history as cable TV operator prepares to take control
Broadcast pioneer NBC prepares for cable takeover Comcast looks to the future in bid for NBC Universal, but investors have mixed feelingsPHILADELPHIA — Years ago, Comcast Corp. CEO Brian Roberts was asked at a conference what kept him awake at night. His answer: A new technology that would severely hurt the cable TV business. AP sources confirm Comcast is in talks for a 20 percent to 50 percent stake in NBC UniversalPHILADELPHIA — Comcast Corp. might spend billions for a stake in NBC Universal, a deal that would transform the nation’s largest cable TV provider into one of the most prominent owners of TV shows, movies and other programming as well. Big screen vs. small: Cinemas get a remake to compete for growing ranks of online video fansCHICAGO — Today, young movie-watchers look increasingly like Molly O’Connor. A junior at the University of Dallas, she still goes to the cinema occasionally, but is often just as happy to hunker down on a bed or a couch with friends to watch a downloaded movie on a laptop that’s perched on a nearby desk or a chair. Comcast’s online video trial for cable subscribers grows to 23 networksPHILADELPHIA — Seventeen more cable TV networks said Tuesday they are joining an online video trial by Comcast Corp., a move that tacitly acknowledges advertising isn’t enough to support shows streamed over the Internet. Michael Jackson Memorial Video (10 Sources)
Television networks across the dial united to show Michael Jackson memorialNEW YORK — Queen Latifah called Michael Jackson “the biggest star on Earth,” and it was hard to argue when his memorial service united television networks as diverse as ABC, MTV, Fox News Channel, BET and ESPN News. Memorial service a national viewing experience, in gatherings both online and in personNEW YORK — A giant audience formed for Michael Jackson’s memorial service, as millions gathered in public, in front of televisions and at computer screens to experience the mourning of the celebrated pop star. HBO coming to the Internet: Time Warner, Comcast to start online video trialsPHILADELPHIA — Time Warner Inc. and Comcast Corp. on Wednesday took concrete steps to bring cable television shows to the Internet — but only for paying cable subscribers. Diminishing returns: DVD vending machine leader Redbox looms as budget alternative to NetflixBELLEVUE, Wash. — With more subscribers than ever flocking to its DVD-by-mail service, Netflix Inc. is one of the few companies to prosper during the worst U.S. recession in 70 years. Yet Netflix CEO Reed Hastings still has something to worry about: an even cheaper DVD rental service run by one of his former lieutenants. Time Warner CEO says giving away magazine stories online ‘makes no sense’SAN FRANCISCO — Time Warner Inc. Chief Executive Jeffrey Bewkes chimed in Friday with the chorus of publishers wondering how much longer newspapers and magazines can afford to keep giving away their stories on the Internet. The Susan Boyle YouTube sensation: Cause for celebration, or a massive missed opportunity?NEW YORK — The final act of the year’s biggest pop culture sensation will not be seen on TVs, beamed out to multiplexes or heard much on the airwaves. Well, at least not in America. Disney’s quarterly income plunges 46 percent on declines at studio, theme parksLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday its second-quarter net income fell 46 percent, dragged down by an underperforming movie slate and the impact of the recession on its theme parks. But its results narrowly beat Wall Street forecasts and its shares rose. |
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If you were too late to follow or too unfortunate to miss out on a ticket to Michael Jackson’s Live memorial event which was emotional, spiritual, stunning and exceptionally followed around the world, here is your chance. I have ten sources for you to watch it now. Here goes:
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