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NBC's 'The Million Second Quiz' trivia show blends internet contest with live competition this fall

By Dan Seifert on April 25, 2013 03:04 pm + 7 comments

NBC has announced an ambitious new game show arriving this fall that puts online contestants on TV Continue reading…
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NBC skipping episode of 'Hannibal' in response to recent tragedies

By Bryan Bishop on April 19, 2013 03:47 pm + 44 comments

In response to the recent spate of violent US tragedies, NBC will not be airing an upcoming episode Continue reading…
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News war: Aereo takes out full-page New York Times ad as network threats heat up

By Greg Sandoval on April 18, 2013 11:53 am + 55 comments

The GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of NBC. On Tuesday, Aereo entered the public Continue reading…
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NBC's reviled sci-fi drama 'Heroes' may get a second lease on life as Xbox Live exclusive

By Nathan Ingraham on April 17, 2013 05:21 pm + 93 comments

The first season of NBC's Heroes was a surprisingly enjoyable superhero drama when it debuted back Continue reading…
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Twitter reportedly pursuing deal with Viacom, NBC for video content

By Dieter Bohn on April 15, 2013 11:28 pm + 3 comments

Twitter is in talks with Viacom and NBC to form a deal to display TV clips on its site, according to Continue reading…
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Jimmy Fallon to become host of 'The Tonight Show' in 2014

By Chris Welch on April 3, 2013 01:10 pm + 95 comments

Jimmy Fallon will succeed Jay Leno as host of The Tonight Show in spring 2014. NBC confirmed the Continue reading…
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As broadcast TV ratings fall, advertisers eye cable and web video

By Carl Franzen on March 25, 2013 12:37 pm + 28 comments

The broadcast TV business has had a rough run this season and next season isn't looking much better. Continue reading…
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How TV networks are battling the ever-growing wave of content piracy

By Nathan Ingraham on March 4, 2013 11:22 am + 137 comments

By and large, the entertainment industry continues to pull in big profits — but that hasn't Continue reading…
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Comcast to acquire GE's stake in NBCUniversal, assume full ownership of company

By Chris Welch on February 12, 2013 04:35 pm + 101 comments

Comcast has announced plans to buy out the remaining 49 percent of NBCUniversal currently owned by Continue reading…
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Against all odds, 'Community' returns for a fourth season tonight

By Nathan Ingraham on February 7, 2013 09:00 am + 138 comments

It's been nearly a year since NBC aired a new Community episode, but that's all about to change — Continue reading…