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Cover Story: Comcast’s Hot Wheels
The nation's first "wideband" cable-modem customers (mostly) love the new Comcast services, which lets them hit download speeds up to 50 Mbps. The early verdict, based on interviews with about a dozen early adopters: so far, go good. But can DOCSIS 3.0 really neutralize the telco threat? More
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NBA All-Star Game To Air In 215 Nations
When the NBA All-Star Game tips off in Phoenix today, fans in 215 countries and territories will be tuning in to watch the NBA's best perform on telecasts that will be available in 44 languages.Disney XD Comes Out Of Gate Strong
Boosted by new original series Aaron Stone, Disney XD got off to a solid start Friday.Review: 'Eastbound & Down'
HBO is pitching its viewers on Eastbound & Down, a new baseball-themed comedy series, but its delivery is wide of the mark.Bond Market Is Loosening Up
The bond market, shut tight over the past several months as the economy has been battered, is beginning to show signs of opening up, with three big issuances announced last week.Oxygen Finds Its Voice With New Series
Oxygen is putting its money where its mouth is, as the “Live Out Loud”-branded network turns up the volume with several new reality series. The female-targeted network has already turned the rowdy, obnoxious women of Bad Girls and colorful Hollywood personality Tori Spelling of Tori & Dean into ratings bonanzas.Copps Backs Minority Owners
Washington — Washington— Acting Federal Communications Commission chairman Michael Copps told reporters last week it was time to do something about boosting minority ownership in broadcasting, saying he had already put in motion the process to provide legal justification and factual underpinnings for doing so.Series Makes Important Start For Comedy Central
Comedy Central's new series Important Things with Demetri Martin got off to an important start on Feb. 11.TNT Offers Digital Assist For NBA All-Star Weekend Coverage
Turner Sports is complementing TNT's linear coverage of NBA All-Star Weekend with a host of digital applications.Target Date Moves for DTV Switch
Washington — Washington — Broadcasters and cable operators have several dates to circle on their 2009 calendars. Among them: Feb. 17 (which already should have been marked in red); March 14; April 18; and June 12, which is the new “hard” date for TV broadcasters to transition to digital from analog transmissions.
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Boxing Promoter Bob Arum Takes Aim At The PPV Fight Game
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BET Shines During Inauguration Week
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