Viacom is threatening to pull its 19 stations from Time Warner Cable tonight — including Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV — if the cable company doesn't pay more for the programming. Sam Eaton reports
Viacom wants more money from Time Warner Cable, saying its programming brings in 20% of the cable company's audience. Viacom says it will pull its channels and launch a heavy ad campaign if Time Warner doesn't comply. Steve Henn reports.
There's a big market for indie films, but funding for the flicks is becoming increasingly difficult. Steve Chiotakis talks to Variety's Michael Speier about the process of making an indie movie and why it's struggling.
Web users in China will soon be able to download movies online for a small fee. In order to compete with bootlegs, films will run for about 60 cents per download. Scott Tong reports on the move to combat piracy.
The video music game Rock Band continues to be a popular item among gamers and the less technically inclined. Kai Ryssdal and some Marketplace rockers checked it out with Kevin Pereira from G4 television.
A lot of people play video games as a way to escape the stress of everyday living. But what if a game were to help you conquer and reduce your stress head on? Sean Cole has a positive experience with the makers of Mindhabits.
The classic board game Scrabble celebrates its 60-year anniversary today, and to date, more than 100 million sets have been sold in 29 languages. Jennifer Collins shares some other fun facts about the game.
The potential actors' strike and Jay Leno's move to prime time could have some severe consequences for the entertainment industry. Steve Chiotakis looks at the economic impact of the moves with Daily Variety's Michael Speier.
Demand for video games has stayed strong through a tumultuous economy, with new consoles selling at record high numbers. But many game makers are still laying off workers and closing studios. Janet Babin reports.
To connect with a younger market, Christie's is auctioning off punk rock memorabilia — from rare Clash posters to photographs of stars. Diantha Parker reports some items are even priced in the low hundreds.
