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With a couple of bold moves, Disney cabler ESPN stands to raise its already high profile in the sports broadcasting world, with potentially significant implications for sister network ABC.

Revenues, profit down at Jetix Jetix europe has seen pre-tax profit slide 36% and revenue decrease 18% its annual results due to the "limited number of previously announced deals," the company said today. For the year ending S...

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NBC has canceled its new spy thriller "My Own Worst Enemy," a show it had promoted heavily during its Olympics telecasts in hopes that it would help revive the struggling network's lineup.The showbusiness trade papers Daily Va...

Katie Wright, 10, a fifth-grader at McKnight Elementary School, is the grand prize winner of Radio Disney's BOLT Red Carpet Premiere Sweepstakes. She and her family will travel to Hollywood this week to attend the world premiere of Walt Disney Pictur...

Industry expert joins Springbok from MasterCard® Worldwide to further protect the interest of existing clients and cardholders - - ENGLEWOOD, Colo., - Nov. 13, 2008 - Springbok Services announced tod... [WebWire - Thursday, november 13, 2008]

The economic slowdown is starting to bite at Walt Disney after Bob Iger, chief executive, warned on Thursday that consumer confidence was the worst seen by the company in three decades.Although the group s theme parks, film and broadcasting businesse...

James Lipton, the creator and host of the popular television program "Inside the Actors Studio," is celebrating the show's 200th episode this week on the Bravo cable network. Lipton is known for his casual, reflective talks with celebrities, A-listers from the late Paul Newman to comedian Chris Rock. In commemoration of the anniversary, the television host talks about his show, and his book Inside Inside the Actors Studio.

The Practice of Ditch and Switch Changes to Customer Retention - - Although the insurance industry is rife with companies that promise low prices on policies, only to increase the amount upon renewal, ... [WebWire - Friday, november 14, 2008]

What is Behind the Latest Shift at Which? - - A recent article published on the consumer site, Which?, seemed to indicate that insurance comparison sites were anti-consumer, an assertion which many con... [WebWire - Thursday, november 13, 2008]

Melodia Women's Choir of NYC heralds a season of hope with two concert performances titled "Wrapped in Song" in Manhattan on november 15 and 16, 2008. - - A 28-member women's choir, Melodia is endow... [WebWire - Thursday, November 13, 2008]