After three days of deliberations, a federal jury in Riverside awarded the creator of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” nearly $269.2 million in damages from the once-popular prime-time game show. The decision strikes at the heart of the “vertical integration” argument that has buttressed the wave of consolidation that
Tag: ABC
‘Millionaire’ may cost Disney Millions
A jury is set to continue deliberations this week over a suit from the game show’s creator seeking $395 million in damages. A decision for Celador International could be a setback for media mergers. To use a phrase from “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” the game show handed ABC
The 44th Annual CMA Awards to be Broadcast Live on Nov 10th on ABC
The Country Music Association and ABC Television Network have announced that “The 44th Annual CMA Awards” will air WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. “The CMA Awards is ‘Country Music’s Biggest Night’ and is one of the most highly anticipated
Disney’s ABC Says 13.5 Million Watched ‘Lost’ Finale
This article comes to us from Business Week. They give the final numbers for the Lost Finale. Did you watch it? Let us know what you thought in the comment section below. Walt Disney Co.’s ABC television network said last night’s 2 1/2-hour finale of “Lost” drew 13.5 million viewers
Toy Story 3 Song Makes Appearance on Dancing with the Stars
ABC had announced that world famous band Gipsy Kings will perform their flamenco-flavored rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” (“Para Buzz Espa–ol”), the iconic signature song for “Disney Pixar’s Toy Story” franchise and the upcoming Disney/Pixar’s “Toy Story 3.” The third installment of the franchise finds Buzz, Woody
Hulu fears ABC iPad app could hurt its $9.95 subscription plans
Online streaming service Hulu is expected to introduce a $9.95-per-month subscription plan on May 24, but the company reportedly fears a free streaming application from ABC for the iPad could undermine its efforts. The Los Angeles Times this week reported that Hulu plans to introduce a new service, dubbed Hulu
Disney/ABC TV Group’s iPAD App Downloaded Over 212,000 Times Since Launch
More Than 680,000 Episodes Started Via the ABC Player App Since its Debut, ABC is First Network to Offer Ad-supported Full Episodes on the iPad Dedicated to expanding its network and channel brands across multiple platforms and connecting viewers with their favorite shows anytime and anywhere, Disney/ABC Television Group announces
Final “LOST” Cast Photo, Entitled “FINAL FLIGHT,” to be Reveled in TV Guide
The final “Lost” cast shot, entitled “Final Flight,” will be exclusively revealed as a two-page spread in TV Guide magazine in their April 19th issue, hitting newsstands today. The image will be available for purchase as a limited edition print run of 300, numbered and signed by ABC chief photographer
Celebrate Mother’s Day as Soapnet Presents “Breakfast in Bed Mother’s Day Marathon”
Five Hour Marathon Features Mother-Themed Episodes From “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “One Tree Hill” SOAPnet celebrates Mother’s Day with a marathon featuring the some of the most beloved (and not so beloved) mothers of “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “One Tree Hill.” On “Beverly Hills, 90210,” revisit Brenda’s bond with Cindy,
ABC Music Lounge Goes Live with Over Eight Hours of Streaming Music from Lilith Tour Artists
ABC Music Lounge goes live today with a special music stream dedicated to Lilith 2010 artists. The stream is filled with over eight hours of songs from artists such as Lilith founder Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, Erykah Badu and Marina & The Diamonds, to name a few. The stream
ABC announced the following finale dates for the 2009-2010 Season
Mark your calendars and set your DVR’s for the finale for these ABC Television shows. Personally I am going to miss Lost the most… Here is the schedule: Wednesday, April 14: 10:01-11:00 p.m. “Ugly Betty” Friday, April 23: 9:00-10:00 p.m. “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” Thursday, May 13: 10:01-11:00 p.m. “Private
Apple iPad gets new Disney Applications & Content
Apple iPad is now overflowing with Disney’s exclusive content and applications. Disney Publishing Worldwide has built two original “Toy Story” read-along apps for the iPad, both combining Disney stories and unique activities with cutting edge technology. Apple iPad is now loaded with Disney’s exclusive interactive books, video content of Disney.com,
Disney Weddings Partners with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Quick article and video comes to us from the Disney Park Blog: I wanted to share this story with all of the Disney wedding fans out there, but also the millions of fans of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” We’re humbled to have partnered with such a wonderful show, sharing
Disney’s ABC Family Announces Summer 2010 Programming
New Original Series Include: “Pretty Little Liars,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Starring Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Ian Harding, Bianca Lawson, Laura Leighton, Shay Mitchell and Sasha Pieterse “Huge,” a One-Hour Scripted Drama Developed by Winnie Holzman (“Wicked,”“My So-Called Life,” “Once & Again”) and Daughter Savannah Dooley,Starring Nikki Blonsky,
