PROGRAMMING
The controversy surrounding Nicolette Sheridan's "Monday Night Football"
promo did not deter viewers from "Desperate Housewives." The hit show retained its
Sunday night dominance, attracting one of its largest audiences to date. [E!
Online News]
E! Online

Much to the chagrin of host George Negus, Thursday night will mark the final
episode of Australia's popular series "George Negus Tonight." The show has
been axed by broadcaster ABC. [The Australian]
The Australian

During its 15th season on the air, Law & Order will see yet another cast
change. This time the revolving door will escort Elisabeth Rohm out and Annie
Parisse in - as the new assistant district attorney. [E! Online News]
E! Online

On March 9, Dan Rather will step down from his position as anchor on CBS
Evening News. The resignation will come exactly 24 years after Rather took Walter
Cronkite's position on the news show. [E! Online News]
E! Online

TECHNOLOGY
Dixon's, a major British electronics retailer, may be signaling the beggining
of the end for VCRs. The store will no longer carry VCRs and the increasingly
outdated electronic devices will be replaced with DVD players. [The Times of
India]
The Times of India

BUSINESS
A report in Britain warned that once the country switches entirely from
analog to digital TV (estimated in 2012), the government will have to spend
approximately 400 pounds to teach vulnerable members of society how to use it. An
independent panel suggested that community groups be recruited to help the
elderly transition to digital TV. [The Guardian]
The Guardian

EXECUTIVE SHUFFLE
CNN has named Jonathan Klein, the former No. 2 executive at CBS News,
president of the company's domestic network. With this appointment, the net hopes to
tackle its biggest competitior, ratings powerhouse Fox News. [The New York
Times]
The New York Times

AWARDS SHOWS
Britain was the big winner at this Monday's International Emmy Awards. Six
out of seven of the awards were bestowed upon English series, including programs
from Channel 4, ITV and the BBC. [The Guardian]
The Guardian

CONTROVERSY
As "Sexual Inspectors" (a sex advice show), gets ready to hit Channel 4 in
Britain and sex-laden advertising inundates viewers, sex on television is
becoming significantly less...well, sexy. [The London Times]
The London Times

FILM
Oliver Stone's lavish epic film, "Alexander," which stars Irish heartthrob
Colin Farrell and a powerful cast, opens today to not-so-great reviews. [Google
News]
Google News

"Korea's IT" is a 9-minute promotional film highlighting Korea as a country
of hi-tech innovations and rich traditions. The film, which was screened for
the first time in Seoul on Monday, is meant to take the attention off of North
Korea's nuclear issue, and focus on the positive goings-on around Korea. [The
Korea Herald]
The Korea Herald

PRESS RELEASE CLIPS
Currently enjoying success in the U.S. with its reality series, "Growing Up
Gotti," AETN will bring the program to Sweden, Belgium, Israel, New Zealand,
India, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines and the Middle
East.
AETN

Celador has sold a completed first series of its factual entertainment
format, "You Are What You Eat," to Prime in New Zealand, MTV3 in Finland, and a
second series to Australia's Nine Network. The company will also license a DVD and
VHS, a cookbook and magazine based on the format.
Celador

CHUM Limited has received the Canadian Radio and Television Commission's
permission to purchase all of the shares of Craig Media, which includes a variety
of stations across Canada.
CHUM Limited

Brooke Burke is back on E! The popular TV personality will host "Life is
Great With Brooke Burns," a new celebrity lifestyle series premiering in the U.S.
in December.
E!

The first Peking Showcase, organized by TV France International, will take
place November 28-29 at the Novotel Peace.
TV France International

MTV Networks International will launch two new thematic channels, Paramount
Comedy and Nickelodeon, on the Sky Italia digital satellite platform in Italy.
MTV

Mel Karmazin, former chief of CBS, has been named CEO of Sirius Satellite
Radio.
Sirius

Germany's Telcast Media Group, in partnership with Associated Press TV
Network, has created the world's first ready-made backdrops for covering
international breaking news stories, allowing journalists to go live on the air, with
the backgrounds almost immediately.
Telcast

TV Globo has won seven of the coveted Inte Awards (considered the Oscar of
Latin TV), including the award for Best Telenovela Producer and Best Programming
Distributor.
TV Globo

The Brazil-United States Chamber of Commerce awarded Amauri Soares, director
of TV Globo's New York branch, the title "Man of the Year." The award is in
recognition of TV Globo's growing role in the U.S.
TV Globo

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