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Anyone who watches TV during the summer months knows network TV does not have much to offer in terms of quality. But on cable, according to this analysis, networks including — but certainly not limited to — TNT, AMC and Disney Channel are just beginning to hit their strides with fresh episodes of shows such as “The Closer,” “Mad Men” and made-for-TV movies such as “Camp Rock.” The New York Times (6/26)
Television and film are absorbing recent lessons (the writers’ strike, strides in cable, reality programs, expanded viewer options) as they assess their schedules.
Bravo’s popular “Real Housewives” series, which has had stops on the West and East coasts, will now turn south … to Atlanta. The NBC Universal cable network will present a preview episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” at midnight Eastern time July 30. (Broadcasting & Cable 6/26)
Comedian Katt Williams is expected to sign a deal with Comedy Central for a sketch comedy series pilot and a special, reports Variety. Katt’s current comedy tour, “It’s Pimpin’ Pimpin’ will conclude July 4 in Las Vegas, and the special was shot during the Washington, D.C. tour stop. (Cynopsis 6/27)
CBS Corporation will finalize its tender offer for all remaining shares of common stock of CNET Networks, Inc. The deal will be complete in the next several business days and in the end, CBS will own about 78% of the outstanding shares of CNET common stock. (Cynopsis 6/27)
Charter Communications, which last month began offering gasoline gift cards to subscribers who sign up for additional services such as broadband or telephony, has increased its online conversion rate 27% since the start of the promotion. The gift cards come in $25, $50 and $100 denominations, depending on the number of services added. (The Hollywood Reporter 6/26)
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