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As the NFL lockout continues, television networks — which spent billions of dollars to secure broadcasting rights to National Football League games — are scrambling to fill what could become a gaping hole in their programming schedules.

Continue reading What Will the Networks Show If There’s No Football?

What Will the Networks Show If There’s No Football? originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:00:00.

Filed Under: Columns, Media, Comcast, Walt Disney

Warner Bros. finally had enough of Sheen’s antics. The producers figured that the show’s star — who was reportedly paid nearly $2 million an episode — was no longer worth the considerable trouble he created. Still, the move is a financial risk.

Continue reading Good Riddance: Warner Bros. Finally Cuts Off Charlie Sheen

Good Riddance: Warner Bros. Finally Cuts Off Charlie Sheen originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:20:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Columns, People, Media, Time Warner

While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie’s Family?

Continue reading The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business

The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group

While painful (for most folks) to watch, the actor’s explosion has created a bonanza for the tabloid mill. But on a broader level, Sheen has also offers a potential shot in the arm for companies across the spectrum, from media to pharmaceuticals. Hey Viacom, how about Charlie’s Family?

Continue reading The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business

The Sheen Index: Where Charlie’s Meltdown Is Fuel for Business originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:30:00.

Filed Under: Economy, People, Investing, Media, General Electric , Time Warner, Altria Group

Whether Sheen can resurrect his faltering career may depend on something as mundane as an insurance physical. Hollywood producers won’t shoot a frame of film nor a second of video without insurance policies on their cast members in case they can’t do their jobs.

Continue reading Is Charlie Sheen Insurable? His Career May Depend on It

Is Charlie Sheen Insurable? His Career May Depend on It originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:00:00.

Filed Under: Columns, People, Media, Insurance