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Broadcast’s Incredible Shrinking Thursday

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Movie studios looking to prime the pump for their weekend releases may want to start looking for an alternative to broadcast TV. At the risk of trafficking in hyperbole, the [...]


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American Idol Is Ramping Up Its Football Presence

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As Fox’s American Idol suits up for its 13th season, football fans should brace themselves for a full-on charm offensive.

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Community Earns Low Grades, The Assets Is D.O.A.

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It was a case of feast or famine on the first night back after broadcast’s long holiday hiatus, as CBS’ Thursday night comedy lineup put up big numbers, while premieres [...]

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Fox Trims American Idol Results Show

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Fox is putting American Idol on a diet, and that (indirectly) spells good news for the network’s Tuesday night lineup.

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The X Factor Stumbles Out of the Gate

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Fox has a black hole punched through the middle of its prime-time schedule, and if the Season 3 premiere of The X Factor is anything to go by, the void [...]

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Pepsi, GM Bail on Fox’s X Factor

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After serving as the flagship sponsor of Fox’s The X Factor for its first two seasons—an agreement that included extensive integrations and interactive elements—Pepsi has passed on a third go-around [...]