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Kentucky-Wisconsin Final Four Tilt Sets Cable Ratings Record

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The second of TBS’ historic Final Four telecasts, a white-knuckle battle between No. 8 seed Kentucky and the No. 2 Wisconsin Badgers, put up record numbers, making it the all-time [...]


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FXX Is Bulking Up Its Subscribers

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It’s Champagne time for the latest cable network to rebrand and relaunch. 21st Century Fox’s male-skewing FXX took the place of Fox Soccer Channel on Sept.

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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Is the Hottest Ticket at Comic-Con

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Despite a notably toned-down presence among Disney-owned properties at Comic-Con, there was no hotter ticket than the 90-minute panel for Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., ABC’s much anticipated fall drama series.

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Phil Kent to Step Down as Turner CEO

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After a decade of running the ship at the country’s largest cable programming conglomerate, Phil Kent is stepping down as CEO of Turner Broadcasting System Inc.

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Turner Wraps Upfront Business; Broadcast Still in Motion

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Turner Broadcasting System has wrapped the bulk of its entertainment network upfront sales, finalizing the last of its deals with the major media agencies just hours ago.

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Fast Break: TBS to Air Final Four in 2014

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After three years of sharing the rights to the NCAA Men’s Division I National Basketball Tournament, CBS and Turner Sports have agreed to accelerate their transition game. Beginning in March [...]