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On the web: Comcast closes NBCU Digital Studio
ON THE WEBEleven positions will be affected, including that of senior vice president/general manager Cameron Death. Also in the news: the notorious Britain’s Got Talent blogger has been cautioned by police.
On the web: City councillor called to carpet for makeover show appearance
ON THE WEB / TVThe Toronto Star reports that a Canadian city councillor is drawing heat from an appearance on Cosmo TV/W Network’s Rags to Red Carpet, with a former candidate saying the show gave the councillor “an unfair advantage” in winning her seat.
On the web: Avruskin remembered; UFC looking at cable net
ON THE WEBGreg Oliver remembers veteran Canadian TV distributor and wrestling commentator Milt Avruskin, who passed away May 28 at the age of 64; while the Wall Street Journal reports that the UFC may be moving into the ring with its own cable net.
Jeff Buckley biopic ‘on the way’
FILM / ON THE WEBA long-anticipated biopic on the life of tragic singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley (pictured) has finally been given the green-light, according to trade blog Deadline.
On the web: Discovery’s rating upgraded by Standard & Poor’s
ON THE WEB / TVThe Wall Street Journal reports that Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has boosted its rating on Discovery Communications Inc., due to healthy ad revenue and higher audience numbers.
A Tribe Called Quest doc director speaks about rift
FILM / ON THE WEBMTV has the interview with Michael Rapaport on his A Tribe Called Quest documentary, premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.
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