TV News: It is unclear how long respite would last — FCC chairman Julius Genachowski has weighed in on the Fox-Time Warner Cable retransmission consent drama, urging the sides to agree to a temporary extension to prevent Fox channels from going dark on Time Warner systems on Friday.
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Fox, Time Warner Cable extend talks
TV News: Success dependent upon breakout material — Just a couple of award seasons ago, networks struggled with lackluster ratings for kudocasts and viewers balked at the repetitive nature of what was commonly thought to be a trophy glut.
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Award shows on ratings upswing
Reality TV: Host change among tweaks to Fox’s megahit — Never mind the wannabe Adam Lamberts or Carrie Underwoods. The real drama this season on “American Idol” centers on the fate of acerbic judge Simon Cowell. (source: Variety) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
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‘American Idol’ sings new tune (source: Variety)
TV News: Net’s hold over sports world unparalleled in cable — Any sports fan watching even a few minutes of college football this bowl season has likely been exposed to ESPN. And its powerful hold over sports looks destined to grow.
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ESPN poised for further growth
TV News: Host change among tweaks to Fox’s megahit — Never mind the wannabe Adam Lamberts or Carrie Underwoods. The real drama this season on “American Idol” centers on the fate of acerbic judge Simon Cowell.
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‘American Idol’ sings new tune
TV News: Primetime reviews of the year fall in ratings — A once popular tradition of Teutonic holiday TV, primetime reviews of the past year that ensured all the webs a big audience, is losing its lustre.
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Holiday TV tradition in Germany loses lustre
Golden Globes News: Duo to present awards at Jan. 17 event — Nicole Kidman and “Avatar” star Sam Worthington have been added to the roster of presenters for the Golden Globes.
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Kidman, Worthington join Globes
TV News: Former governor attacks net’s director-general — The BBC has been accused of behaving like “a large unwieldy ship” in danger of sinking under its own weight by one of its former governors, British crime writer P.D. James.
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P.D. James goes for BBC’s jugular
TV News: Producer honored in New Year’s awards list — Hollywood producer Graham King has been honored in Blighty’s New Year’s Honors List.
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U.K. pays tribute to Graham King
