Peter Chernin

Fox's "Family Guy" Takes Shots at Fox News Channel - Posted March 26, 2009
On Sunday's "Family Guy," Lois Griffin becomes a reporter for Fox News Channel. And the show's producers didn't hold back in their stereotypical portrayal of FNC. Brian, the family dog, says Fox News is "evil and they distort the truth and they do the bidding of the Republican party." On the... [TVNewser]

Chernin, Murdoch, and News Corp.: The Son Also Rises? - Posted March 5, 2009
Scoopmeister Nikki Finke is opining on the upcoming departure of Peter Chernin, Rupert Murdoch's number two man at News Corp. Finke suspects that perhaps Chernin wanted to be more than a "seat warmer" for the next generation of Murdochs:In terms of News Corp., the assumption has always been that the... [FishBowlNY]

Chernin, Murdoch, and News Corp.: The Son Also Rises? - Posted March 5, 2009
Scoopmeister Nikki Finke is opining on the upcoming departure of Peter Chernin, Rupert Murdoch's number two man at News Corp. Finke suspects that perhaps Chernin wanted to be more than a "seat warmer" for the next generation of Murdochs:In terms of News Corp., the assumption has always been that the... [FishBowlNY]

Rupe's Memo Announcing Chernin's Departure - Posted February 24, 2009
Rupert Murdoch is certainly dominating the media headlines these days. As we mentioned earlier today's Post is running an apology from the News Corp. head for last week's controversial chimp cartoon, and yesterday Rupe sent out a memo confirming News Corp COO Peter Chernin's departure. In the memo --... [FishBowlNY]

Chernin Out at News Corp? - Posted February 23, 2009
Wow. After weeks of speculation -- which generally concluded Chernin would end up re-signing at the last minute -- the LA Times is reporting that Peter Chernin, president of News Corp. will be leaving the company. Per the LAT:Chernin's departure, which was finalized over the weekend, comes at a vulnerable time... [FishBowlNY]

Peter Chernin is Out at Murdoch's News Corp. - Posted February 23, 2009
After 12 years on the job as an 'ambassador' to Wall Street and in Hollywood for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, Peter Chernin is leaving the company. From LAT: Peter Chernin, the highly regarded president of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. and the executive who has paved the way for the global media giant on... [FishBowlLA]

Rupe's Second-in-Command Getting Ready to Depart? - Posted February 13, 2009
Is Rupert Murdoch's number two man at New Corp. departing? The LAT reports that Peter Chernin, who is credited with "the company's smooth operations" and who has been in contract negotiations with Rupe for months may leave the company when his contract expires on June 30.Chernin has been tight-lipped about... [FishBowlNY]

Yahoo's Jerry Yang Steps Down as CEO - Posted November 18, 2008
Looks like at least one chapter of the long Yahoo soap opera has drawn to a close. Jerry Yang, who co-founded Yahoo back in 1995 announced yesterday that he was stepping down from his position as CEO. The move comes after many, many months of wrangling, proxy battling, and... [FishBowlNY]

Chernin A Goner At News Corp.? Possible, But Not For Sure - Posted November 14, 2008
Murdoch Golden Boy and News Corp. President and COO Peter Chernin is on the fence about his future with the company, the L.A. Times reports. Chernin has had dinner with his boss Rupert Murdoch twice in the last month to discuss his future. He's not sure he wants to keep reshaping Murdoch's... [FishBowlLA]

Hulu, Redlasso, and "Buckets of Sand" - Posted October 20, 2008
We attended the "Media and Money" conference last week, and were interested in finding out more from one of the panelists, George Kliavkoff, Chief Digital Officer of NBC Universal. Kliavkoff was the interim CEO of Hulu.com, and now sits of the Board. "I'm incredibly pleased by the growth and reception by consumers... [TVNewser]

Bart Lauds Sony's Stringer But Wonders How - Posted October 13, 2008
Variety Editor Peter Bart unleashes on Sony Corp. chairman Howard Stringer in his column last Friday. Bart points out that Fox top dog Peter Chernin is about to sign another deal atop News Corp. He notes that 66-year-old Stringer is quietly signing on for three more years. So much for mandatory retirement.... [FishBowlLA]

Web of Deception: Fox News Head Helps Fund Clinton's Campaign - Posted May 2, 2008
From our tips jar: Web of Deception by Joseph Culligan is reporting Peter Chernin has given Hillary Clinton $4,600 and Dems $12,500. Presumably on purpose. Is it real? And if it is, does it matter? As one news organization might say, "We report, you decide."... [FishBowlLA]

WGA Strike 08: So Near and Yet So Far - Posted February 4, 2008
Peter Chernin says the WGA strike is over, according to Finke. Of course, he allegedly told this to pals at the Super Bowl, so it may have been the jalapeno poppers talking. More independent studios signed interim deals. GreeneStreet Films, Killer Films, Open City Films and This Is That Prods all negotiated... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 11.09.07 - Posted November 9, 2007
Good morning Washington. Pricey shampoos are your thing. Can you answer this week's CQ Political Trivia? The Associated Press reports, "Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises Inc. said Thursday its fourth-quarter profit nearly doubled versus a year ago with much of the gain attributed to one-time benefits of tax changes and other issues." We knew we... [FishBowlDC]

Watch the Box: FOX Makes Money on SuperBowl, Holds 24 - Posted November 8, 2007
CEO Rupert Murdoch said Fox has already sold 95% of its ad inventory for the Super Bowl and is getting as much as $2.7 million for some ad spots --a new record. During the same earnings call with Wall Street analysts, News Corp. COO Peter Chernin ventured that the strike will... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 10.08.07 - Posted October 8, 2007
Good morning Washington. This is a close one, but you would rather marry a hot poor person over an ugly millionaire. "Lynn Cheney Profiled by CBS Reporter Whose Husband is Her Literary Rep" It was one year ago last week that R.W. Apple passed away. An NBC release announced, "According to Nielsen Media Research... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.25.07 - Posted September 25, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think Jon Stewart could totally take Tucker Carlson in a fist fight. CBSNews.com's Matthew Felling -- fresh back from his stint on "Morning Joe" -- is hosting today's "Kojo Nnamdi Show" on WAMU 88.5FM from noon to two. "Printing poll on Iraqi deaths would be irresponsible" Keith St. Clair,... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.18.07 - Posted September 18, 2007
Good morning Washington. You think the Yankees will make it to the playoffs. Starting on Friday, C-SPAN Radio 90.1 FM in the Washington/Baltimore area is now broadcasting three channels in HD. If you have an HD radio, you'll be able to hear these three C-SPAN Radio stations for free at 90.1. For more... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 09.10.07 - Posted September 9, 2007
Good morning Washington. Jeff Golimowski, investigative reporter, is no longer with CNSNews.com Longtime producer Michele Michaels has left News 4 to go to Washington Hospital Center. (Trend alert? Producer Lydia Postlewaite left WTOP earlier this year for Washington Adventist Hospital and longtime Montgomery Gazette editor Tom Grant joined Adventist HealthCare in December.) The... [FishBowlDC]

Morning Reading List, 05.10.07 - Posted May 10, 2007
Good morning Washington. Most of you have a book in you, somewhere. NBC announced that "Lester Holt will become anchor of the top-rated Saturday and Sunday editions of NBC 'Nightly News,' effective immediately. According to the release, "In addition to this new role, Holt will continue to co-anchor the weekend editions of... [FishBowlDC]