NEW YORK-- CBS strengthened its dominance over the television industry this year at the same time that the unprecedented reign of "American Idol" came to a close. For the 10th time in 11 years, CBS was the nation's most-watched network, the Nielsen company said Thursday. In prime time through May 19, CBS averaged 11.85 million viewers this season.
NEW YORK-- The most striking thing about the broadcast TV networks announcing their new fall schedules this past week was how little that actually meant. That's not even taking into account the inevitable failures among the 56 new series ordered into production by ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and the CW.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17- Amazon.com Inc decided not to turn pilot project "Zombieland" into a full TV series, but is going ahead with " Alpha House," as the world's largest online retailer enters the next stage of its foray into original video creation.
NEW YORK, May 16- The big four U.S. broadcast networks, in need of new TV hits to turn around slumping ratings, are betting espionage programs and old comedy stars will convince advertisers to spend about $9 billion during the so-called upfront selling season.