ABC’s ‘Modern Family’ tops night
CBS, Fox tie for demo lead in ratings race
CBS and Fox tied for the demo lead on the second Wednesday of the season, while ABC comedies “Modern Family” and “Cougar Town” still looked good despite week-two falloffs. The Alphabet’s “Hank” and “The Middle” bowed to ordinary numbers in the night’s opening hour. ● More from: Variety
ABC’s new sitcoms hold up in week two
‘Modern Family’ averages a 3.7 rating in 18-49s
ABC’s new sitcoms “Modern Family” and “Cougar Town” slipped in their second outings, but they were still the highest-rated shows of the evening last night. ● More from: Media Life Magazine
Ramones biopic could have Fox Searchlight saying ‘Gabba Gabba Hey’
Fox Searchlight wants to be sedated.
The specialty division is in negotiations to board a project about the life of the Ramones, based on a memoir titled “I Slept With Joey Ramone” by the musician’s brother — and, notably, featuring the band’s tunes. ● More from: Risky Business
Newspaper Subscribers Cancel Less, Pay More
Amid all the bleak news for newspapers, there’s something good going on: Subscribers are sticking with their papers for longer — and frequently paying more. ● More from: Advertising Age – MediaWorks
A sign of the times for Seattle’s Paramount Theatre
Beginning Oct. 6, the venerable Paramount Theatre will shed its iconic blue and gold, nearly 80-year-old sign for a new, energy-efficient replica. ● More from: GeneStout.com
