Jeff Zucker

IAC Chairman Barry Diller defends Aereo Internet TV service

2013-05-29 14:31:00

IAC Chairman Barry Diller launched into a spirited defense of the controversial Aereo Internet TV service, which will expand to 22 markets in the coming months -- even in the face of lawsuits from major media companies. The service -- which uses tiny...

Comcast aces Tennis Channel! Google's Hollywood moment is here.

2013-05-29 07:21:00

After the coffee. Before listening to another media investment conference. The Skinny: I was watching "Brooklyn DA," the CBS documentary series, Tuesday night, hoping for a crossover episode with the cast of "Girls," but no such luck. Tuesday's...

2013 TV Upfronts: NBC's Harbert says there are too many upfronts

2013-05-13 12:51:00

NEW YORK -- NBC Broadcasting Chairman Ted Harbert feels the pain of advertisers who have spent the last two months sitting in stuffy auditoriums listening to television executives tell them where to spend their money in advance of the fall TV season. "I...

CNN's Jeff Zucker unveils new morning show: 'New Day'

2013-05-10 08:05:00

CNN News President Jeff Zucker is putting a priority on the cable network’s new morning show, “New Day,” which launches�June 17. �“It’s really important that we have a very strong and good morning show,” Zucker said...

Farewell party at 'The Office' after 9 years

2013-05-05 07:00:00

An old index card reads: Original. Real. Poignant. Those were the first words Greg Daniels jotted down a decade ago as his guide in adapting the daft British TV series "The Office" for an American audience. The ideas on the flimsy card stock proved...

Tony Award nominations! YouTube's FreddieW makes an impression.

2013-04-30 07:36:00

After the coffee. Before remembering that whatever happens today will be a distant memory a week from now. The Skinny: I got to see an ostrich up close last night. I don't know why ostriches and camels are my two favorite animals. These days it doesn'...

Bidder emerges for Hulu: former Fox exec Peter Chernin

2013-04-05 17:46:00

Bidders are circling for the popular video website Hulu, including one of the service's initial architects: Peter Chernin, the former News Corp. president. Chernin has long been one Hulu's most passionate advocates. His Chernin Group has offered more...

CNN details new morning show. Hearst makes change. FX unveils FXX.

2013-03-28 07:56:00

After the coffee. Before trying to make a clone to do my grunt work. The Skinny: Was excited to see "Nashville" back, but did we really need a Katie Couric cameo? It felt forced and didn't add much to the plot. It's a busy Thursday morning as CNN...

'KTLA 5 Morning News' anchor Michaela Pereira joins CNN morning show

2013-03-28 10:45:00

Veteran "KTLA 5 Morning News" anchor Michaela Pereira will be leaving the station at the end of May to join CNN's new morning show in New York. Pereira will be the news anchor for the show, which will be hosted by Chris Cuomo and Kate Bolduan. The...

CNN unveils team for new morning show

2013-03-28 09:24:00

The team for CNN's new morning show is in place. Now it just needs a name and a time and a launch date. As expected, former ABC News correspondent Chris Cuomo is to host. The surprise is who is joining him. His co-host is to be Kate Bolduan, a CNN...

CW tries to age gracefully. 'American Idol' is idling.

2013-03-26 07:49:00

After the coffee. Before packing matzo for the trip back to Los Angeles. The Skinny: Because I was celebrating Passover last night, I have no idea what absurd thing happened on Fox's "The Following." No spoilers please. Tuesday's headlines include a...

Participant Media's new strategy. Olbermann settles with Current.

2013-03-13 07:06:00

After the coffee. Before getting my own smoke signal system. The Skinny: I like FX's "The Americans," but I'm not sure I like it enough to make the commitment to watch every episode. Tonight could be a deciding factor. Wednesday's headlines include a...

CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker, left, and IAC Chairman Barry Diller discuss the controversial Internet TV service Aereo at the All Things Digital technology conference in Rancho Palos Verdes.

2013-05-29 00:00:00

Turner Broadcasting CEO Phil Kent, who likes talking to the media as much as I like root canals, broke bread with Broadcasting & Cable to discuss Jeff Zucker's early days at CNN, the challenges Fox's new sports channel will create for TBS and TNT, and how best to take advantage of digital platforms

2013-03-26 08:22:38

Phil Kent (L), Chairman and CEO of CNN�s parent company Turner Broadcasting, and Jeff Zucker, the new president of CNN Worldwide.

2012-11-30 12:46:00