Tag: Television
63 Norwalk jobs lost with cancellation of Samantha Bee’s TBS show
The show ran seven seasons before being axed in June.
Stamford’s NBC Sports pulls the plug on NBCSN cable network
USA Network will pick up the bulk of NBCSN's programming.
Gov. Cuomo receives International Emmy Award for pandemic press conferences
Cuomo is the first incumbent elected official to receive this entertainment industry honor.
Gretchen Carlson returns to reporting with ‘People (the TV Show!)’
The Greenwich resident has hosted and produced A&E documentaries since leaving Fox News.
Altman Lighting files closing notice for Yonkers plant
Altman Lighting Inc., which was founded in 1953 and grew to become a major manufacturer of lighting equipment for theaters, television and the movies...
NY Gov. Cuomo proposes movies with popcorn, beer, wine and more
When Humphrey Bogart proposes a toast to Ingrid Bergman with “Here’s looking at you, kid” during a screening of “Casablanca” at a New York...
Ex-CBS exec Susan Levison to head WWE Studios
Levison was previously senior vice president of alternative programming at CBS Television Studios.
FASB updates accounting standard for streaming services content
FASB Chairman Russell G. Golden said the update "improves the information provided to investors about the various types of produced and licensed content."
WWE finalizes ‘SmackDown’ deal with Fox; ‘Raw’ to remain on USA
WWE management anticipates that revenue from “key content agreements” including the new U.S. deals will grow to approximately $311 million in 2019 and $462 million in 2021.
WWE signs broadcasting pact for English-language Caribbean market
Flow 1, the Grenada-based subsidiary of Miami's Cable & Wireless Communications, begins broadcasts next week.
CPTV eyes Norwalk for new production center
The PBS affiliate is exploring the potential for a new Fairfield County facility
Frontier creating all-Connecticut sports channel
Overseen by former WTNH sports anchor Noah Finz, the channel will include Fairfield University students as on-air talent.
600 Optimum employees laid off in Shelton, Stratford
The move comes after Altice completed its $17.7 billion acquisition of Optimum parent Cablevision earlier this year.
Comcast in talks with GE for NBC
GE may sell a majority stake in NBC Universal to Comcast.
Brett August: From Goshen to TV via the kitchen
Brett August could be America’s next celebrity chef. When the burner is turned off, catch him watching the Yankees.