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[03/05/10 - 02:32 PM]
Cablevision Issues Updated Statement on ABC Disney
"There is one man who is going to decide whether New York gets to see the Oscars, and that's Disney President and CEO Bob Iger," says Charles Schueler. |
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Cablevision Issues Updated Statement On ABC Disney
Urges Disney President and CEO Bob Iger to Stop Holding Viewers Hostage, End Threats to Pull the Plug on ABC and Work to Reach a Fair Agreement
BETHPAGE, N.Y., March 5 -- Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) today continued to urge ABC Disney to listen to government officials and consumers and not pull the plug on WABC at midnight on Saturday, March 6, 2010 while the negotiations continue. Cablevision has announced that it will leave the WABC Channel position open and available and that the switch is in Disney President and CEO Bob Iger's hands.
Charles Schueler, Cablevision's executive vice president of communications, said:
"There is one man who is going to decide whether New York gets to see the Oscars, and that's Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. Cablevision already pays Disney more than $200 million a year and now they are demanding $40 million more. We call on Bob Iger to stop holding his own viewers hostage, end his threats to pull the plug on ABC at midnight and instead work with us to reach a fair agreement. The switch is in Bob Iger's hands."
Cablevision customers should urge ABC Disney not to pull their programming by calling 1-877-NO-TV-TAX, visiting http://www.cablevision.com/abc or joining its Facebook group "Cablevision Viewers Say: No New Fees, ABC!"
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation is one of the nation's leading telecommunications, media and entertainment companies. In addition to its Optimum-branded cable, Internet, and voice offerings, the company owns and operates News 12 Networks, MSG Varsity and Newsday Media Group. Cablevision's assets also include Rainbow Media Holdings LLC and its programming and entertainment businesses, AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment, as well as Clearview Cinemas. Additional information about Cablevision is available on the Web at www.cablevision.com.
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[03/02/15 - 10:05 AM]
The World Television Premiere of "Ari Shaffir: Passive Aggressive" Debuts on Comedy Central on March 13 at Midnight ET/PT
For fans that can't wait for Shaffir's new material, the special will be available on March 13 on CC: Stand-Up Direct.
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[03/02/15 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Secures Three-Year Broadcast Deal with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation
Taping live April 18 at Cleveland's Public Hall, the exclusive HBO special "2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" debuts Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and marks the 30th anniversary of the event.
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[03/02/15 - 10:01 AM]
Video: BBC America's "Orphan Black" First Full Trailer and Show Release Now Live
Season three plunges the clone sisterhood, Project Leda, into unexpected territory with the realization that they're not alone.
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[03/02/15 - 09:45 AM]
One Good Bird Seeks to Break the Rules in Nickelodeon's Brand-New Animated Series "Harvey Beaks" Premiering Sunday, March 29, At 7:00PM (ET/PT)
Viewers can catch a special first-look of the series, Saturday, March 28, at 9:30/8:30c immediately following the 2015 Kids' Choice Awards.
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[03/02/15 - 09:29 AM]
Food Network Hits the High Seas in One-Hour Primetime Special "Disney Dream Cruise with Food Network" on Friday, March 27th at 8PM ET/PT
Melissa d'Arabian, Amanda Freitag, Katie Lee and Jeff Mauro have exclusive access and explore the inner workings on-board the Disney Dream cruise ship during the sun, fun and food-filled vacation experience with their family and friends.
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[03/02/15 - 09:26 AM]
Showtime(R) Releases the Season Two Poster Art for Psychological Thriller "Penny Dreadful"
As previously announced, the new season rolls out on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00/9:00c.
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[03/02/15 - 09:01 AM]
Live Television Broadcast of the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards to Air Exclusively on Pop on Sunday, April 26 from the Historic Warner Bros. Studio Lot
In addition, NATAS announced that the Daytime Creative Arts Emmy(R) Awards gala will take place on Friday, April 24 at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles.
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[03/02/15 - 08:51 AM]
The Basketball Tournament Secures Television Deal With ESPN, Doubles Prize Money To $1 Million for Second Year of Winner Take-All Event
Opening rounds begin July 10-12 at regional sites in Los Angeles and Atlanta and continue July 17-19 in Chicago and Philadelphia.
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[03/02/15 - 08:48 AM]
First Look BBC America's "London Spy" - Ben Whishaw Image Released
The project is the story of a chance romance between two people from very different worlds - one from the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the other from a world of clubbing and youthful excess.
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[03/02/15 - 08:43 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Last Man on Earth" Opens on Top for FOX
The newcomer leads the night among adults 18-49.
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[03/02/15 - 08:20 AM]
Ariana Grande, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Meghan Trainor and Fifth Harmony Among Nominees for the 2015 Radio Disney Music Awards
Categories for music's biggest event for families include fan favorites "They're The One - Best Music Group," "The Freshest - Best New Artist," "The Bestest - Song of the Year" and "XOXO - Best Crush Song."
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[03/02/15 - 08:02 AM]
Golf Channel Announces New Competition Series, "Altered Course"
The series features teams as they navigate re-imagined and extreme golf holes in excess of 700 yards, traversing the natural obstacles and challenging terrain as fast as possible.
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[03/02/15 - 08:00 AM]
Mark Cuban to Become the President of the United States with Ann Coulter Assuming Duties of Vice President in "Sharknado 3"
Also on tap are Bo Derek, Jerry Springer, Chris Kirkpatrick and Chris Jericho.
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[03/02/15 - 07:17 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Returns on Tuesday, April 7 at 9PM ET/PT
After a three-season hiatus, Bethenny Frankel makes her highly anticipated return joining Carole Radziwill, Heather Thomson, Kristen Taekman, LuAnn de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan and new housewife Dorinda Medley.
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[03/02/15 - 06:05 AM]
Lori Loughlin and Bailee Madison Start Production on the Highly Anticipated Holiday Adventure "Northpole: Open for Christmas" (wt) A Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere Holiday 2015
Loughlin stars as Mackenzie, a successful businesswoman who inherits her beloved aunt's inn, and chooses to restore the hotel to its original grandeur only to sell it right before Christmas.
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