John Malone

'The Purge' trounces 'The Internship.' Cable show kicks off in D.C.

2013-06-10 06:20:00

After the coffee. Before heading into humid downtown D.C. for cable fun. The Skinny: Made the mistake of standing still in a backyard in suburban D.C. on Sunday afternoon, and the mosquitoes�ate me up. Lesson learned. I'll be drenched in Off next time....

Malone's Liberty Global completes $24-billion Virgin Media buy

2013-06-07 09:46:00

Media mogul John Malone's Liberty Global Plc has completed its acquisition of British pay-TV operator Virgin Media in a stock and cash deal valued at $24 billion, the company said Friday.� The acquisition, which was announced in February, puts...

Daily Variety ends boffo run. Malone buys into Charter.

2013-03-19 08:29:00

After the coffee. Before finding out who took my "Mad Men" screener. The Skinny: I'm on the fence with Fox's "The Following," which is so grim it is sometimes hard to watch. That said, the cast is terrific. Tuesday's headlines include stories on the end...

John Malone's Liberty Media buys stake in Charter Communications

2013-03-19 10:46:00

Media mogul John Malone is returning to his roots. Malone's Liberty Media is acquiring 27% of cable television operator Charter Communications for $2.62 billion. Liberty is buying 26.9 million Charter shares and 1.1 million warrants at a per-share price...

Cablevision-Viacom battle echoes Malone-Redstone fight

2013-02-27 12:41:00

The more things change, the more they stay the same. On Tuesday, Viacom, parent of MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central, was accused in a lawsuit filed by New York-based cable operator Cablevision Systems Corp. of engaging in anti-competitive and...

Regis Philbin headed to Fox Sports? More originals for TBS and TNT.

2013-02-07 08:37:00

After the coffee. Before deleting my Twitter Vine app. The Skinny: I think the producers of "Smash" should watch "Nashville" to learn how to produce a musical drama. I'm even starting to get into country music. Thursday's stories include Time Warner's...

Oscar show is a sellout! Liberty gets Virgin Media.

2013-02-06 07:23:00

After the coffee. Before seeing how 'Smash' did in the ratings. The Skinny: I tried to get back into "Smash" last night but they lost me for good with the "Would I Lie to You" number. "Smash" makes me appreciate "Nashville" all the more. Wednesday's...

Hammer time at NBCUniversal! Liberty wants Virgin Media.

2013-02-05 08:19:00

After the coffee. Before figuring out what to do without football.� The Skinny: Last year I watched every episode of NBC's "Smash" (no, I didn't lose a bet) so I feel obliged to give the Season 2 premiere tonight a shot. Tuesday's headlines include a...

'Hobbit' tops box office! HGTV on a roll. ITV gets 'Duck Dynasty.'

2012-12-24 08:28:00

After the coffee. Before the last-minute run to the mall! The skinny: If you're reading this it means you're like me and had to do some work today. Well, we will try to make this a quick read so you and I can sneak out early and enjoy the evening....

The Morning Fix: NBC bets on laughs! 'Avengers' still on top.

2012-05-14 16:33:05

Liberty boosts SiriusXM stake above 45%

2012-05-08 16:33:17

FCC dismisses Liberty Media request for control of SiriusXM

2012-05-04 16:33:25

John Malone's Liberty Media has a stake in Charter Communications.

2013-03-19 09:44:47

Liberty Media Chairman John Malone, right, has moved to take control of Sirius XM, whose chief executive is Mel Karmazin, left.

2012-08-17 15:34:53

John Malone , chairman of Liberty Media , left, walks with Peter Chernin during the 2011 Allen & Co. conference in July in Sun Valley, Idaho .

2011-07-25 12:29:16