ENTERTAINMENT
December 19, 2006 | From the Associated Press
Two filmmakers were refused access to the Smithsonian Institution's collections for their projects but researchers generally have not been restricted so far by the Smithsonian's semi-exclusive deal with a cable network, congressional investigators said. The public has justifiable concerns nonetheless about the 30-year contract between the Smithsonian and Showtime Networks Inc., a cable network owned by CBS Corp., according to the Government Accountability Office.
BUSINESS
March 8, 1999 | GREG MILLER
The Internet is fast becoming an interactive--if not quite aerobic--diversion for legions of couch potatoes, according to research to be released today by Showtime Networks Inc. Nearly one in five U.S. households reports watching television and using the Internet simultaneously, according to the January study. That statistic, which equates to roughly 18 million "convergent" households, has risen 80% since December, 1997, according to Showtime.
ENTERTAINMENT
May 27, 2006 | From the Associated Press
The Smithsonian Institution has given U.S. lawmakers a copy of its semi-exclusive television contract with Showtime Networks Inc. -- a deal criticized by researchers, filmmakers and others. Smithsonian Secretary Lawrence M. Small told the House Administration Committee that the Smithsonian is locked into the contract for three decades, though many details have not made public.
BUSINESS
April 25, 2000 | From Bloomberg News
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. agreed to provide more movies to Viacom Inc.'s Showtime Networks Inc. through 2008 and will co-produce three new television series with the company. MGM will receive about $1.4 billion under the contract, a person familiar with negotiations said. Showtime will have exclusive pay-TV rights to all MGM movies released through 2008 and will license rights to as many as 1,200 films from MGM's library. The agreement replaces a 1993 pact between the two companies.
BUSINESS
June 26, 2003 | Sallie Hofmeister, Times Staff Writer
Showtime Networks Inc. named Robert Greenblatt president of entertainment Wednesday to succeed Jerry Offsay, who several months ago announced plans to retire at the end of the year. Greenblatt, 42, is a partner of Greenblatt Janollari Studio, the production company behind HBO's hit drama "Six Feet Under" and UPN's "One On One."
ENTERTAINMENT
January 30, 2007 | From the Associated Press
Actor Tom Cavanagh's newest gig is taking him behind the scenes at the Smithsonian's museums. Best known as the star of television's "Ed," Cavanagh will host a series of 30-minute shows for the Smithsonian Institution's joint TV unit with Showtime Networks Inc., slated to launch in April.