(FMQB) Ex-Miramax Pictures chiefs Harvey and Bob Weinstein may reach their goal of getting into the cable television business by attempting to purchase the low-rated music video network Fuse. The brothers are reportedly in talks with Cablevision about purchasing the channel and transforming the programming into a mix of lifestyle shows and movies, aimed at a more broad audience than the 18-34 demographic Fuse targets, according to Broadcasting & Cable. The network could probably be had for about $450 million. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story
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Posted by daedae:
Oh, yeah, great idea, take the one channel left that actually plays mostly music (and mostly decent music, at that) and sell it out for "lifestyle programming." F*ck that, we don't need another MTV.
Posted by the voice of reason:
anybody else find this sickening?
