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They’re taking the “U” out of UPN. The fledgling network formed in 1995 by Chris-Craft Industries and Viacom-owned Paramount Studios will become the Paramount Network starting Jan. 1 ...
At no other time in its history has the UPN network been more likable. Yes, that’s likable — not dislikable. Considered the sixth-place network in a six-way race, UPN always has been picked on ...
Launched in 1995, UPN was initially geared toward young white male viewers, with early programming including shows like Star Trek: Voyager and WWE broadcasts.But as network executives became ...
Some of the UPN television network’s biggest advertisers will receive a package of “value-added promotions” in exchange for buying traditional air time at a premium for the upcoming season ...
People ask if I think the UPN network will survive in light of this week’s announcement that News Corp. is gobbling up Chris-Craft Industries. I reply, in my most polite and professional voice ...
When the United Paramount Network launched in 1995, it’s primary draw was “Star Trek: Voyager.” The network ran a host of other shows to pad its line-up, including “Marker,” “Live Shot ...
Two small, struggling television networks, UPN and WB, will merge to form a new network called The CW, executives from the companies that own them said Tuesday. The announcement was made by ...
The United Paramount Network (UPN), airing on WPWR-Ch. 50, is jointly operated by Chris-Craft Industries subsidiary BHC Communications and Paramount Television. It is leaning heavily on its ...
Two weeks into the new TV season, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” network UPN’s getting hammered in the ratings, meaning it will be forced to give away free commercial time to satisfy its ...
NEW YORK -- Two small, long-struggling television networks -- UPN and The WB -- will shut down this fall and programming from both will be used to launch a new network aimed mainly at young and ...