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DOJ investigates cable companies over online video practices
David Brancaccio Jul 9, 2012
We've all been there: You get home from work, open up your computer to Netflix, press play and.....nothing. The screen reads buffering. Who do you blame? Your internet provider or Netflix?
Watching the L.A. Kings make history
Sarah Gardner Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.
Musicians big and small compete for summer concert sales
Sally Herships May 31, 2012
Madonna begins her worldwide summer tour today in Israel. Shows have already sold out around the world. But what if you're not Madonna? How do you make money on tour?
TV Networks sue Dish Network over ad-skipper
Scott Tong May 25, 2012
Satellite TV provider Dish Network has a new digital recorder called AutoHop that cuts out commercials. Fox, NBC, and CBS are now suing to stop it.
Who pays for 3-D movie glasses?
Eve Troeh May 23, 2012
The popularity of 3-D movies is growing. So is a battle over who should pay for them -- the studios or the theaters?
Dish Network clashes with TV execs
Jeremy Hobson May 17, 2012
The best laid advertising plans could be thwarted by a new service from Dish Network -- the satellite TV operator -- that lets users skip commercials all together.
What makes a movie?
Stacey Vanek Smith May 16, 2012
These days, a well-established brand can be as valuable as a screenplay. At least that's what the makers of the movie "Battleship" are hoping when the film version of the popular board game opens this weekend.
Biggest suspense from upfronts are the lineups
Adriene Hill May 14, 2012
It's upfronts week for the television industry, when networks announce for advertisers which shows are in, on their way in and out. Networking scheduling can be a bit of a "scientific art."
The lowdown on this season's network upfronts
Kai Ryssdal May 14, 2012
Variety's Andrew Wallenstein talks about the big trends on television next fall.
ABC, Univision team up for English-language channel
Mitchell Hartman May 8, 2012
The new 24-hour English-language cable channel will target Latinos. But it's an unproven market.
