TITLE

Warner unveils a fifth network

AUTHOR(S)

Flint, Joe

PUB. DATE

August 1993

SOURCE

Broadcasting & Cable;8/30/93, Vol. 123 Issue 35, p6

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports on Warner Brothers Inc.'s launching of a broadcast network with former Fox Broadcasting chief Jamie Kellner as the head. Rules preventing the networks from taking an ownership and syndication interest; Warner Bros.' protection of its stable of producers; Insures in-house product for parent Time warner's Home Box Office and other cable programming services; Paramount as partner to provide programming.

ACCESSION #

9312064183

Tags: WARNER Bros.

 

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