Aereo Has TV Networks Circling the Wagons

Aereo denies stations the fees cable operators pay to retransmit their signals, so networks are determined to shut it down — even, they say, if they have to go cable-only.

    

Media Decoder Blog: In Ratings Race, ‘The Voice’ Gains on ‘Idol’

In its first week this season sharing the singing stage with NBC’s “The Voice,” “American Idol,” Fox’s perennial ratings giant, fell to its lowest-rated performances two nights in a row.

A New Channel, FXX, Hopes to Extend the FX Brand

When it starts in September, FXX will broadcast some sitcoms currently shown on FX, as well as original scripted series — all aimed at viewers 18 to 34.

Media Decoder Blog: Winter TV Schedule Brings Shift in Ratings Race

Cable shows continue to dominate over most network offerings on Sunday nights, and Fox overtakes a flagging NBC for the season.

‘American Idol’ Fans Can Now Tweet Their Views

“American Idol” is now encouraging viewers to tweet as a way to make live viewing more attractive.

‘Idol’ Spurs Optimism at Fox Once Again

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