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· With the creation of The CW reducing the network TV field from six to five, there's mixed reaction about the news. Unhappy: those losing their jobs, and those looking for jobs in a smaller employer pool. Happy: those who think that a single, stronger fifth network is better long-term than two crappy also-rans, those who had trouble setting up projects at The WB and UPN, anyone whose show isn't getting canceled because of the merger. [Variety]
· The CW announcement "rocks" NATPE, where the syndication convention attendees get all hot and bothered over the prospect that affiliates will need an increased amount of programming. Hottub parties to follow. [THR]
· Sundance update: The New Miramax shells out $3 million for The Night Listener; meanwhile, the documentary market seems soft with no filmmakers willing to live with penguins or to eat only fast food for 30 days. [Variety]
· NBC gives the pill-popping minister and Cool Jesus of The Book of Daniel a one-way ticket to cancellation hell. [THR]
· Reporting that American Idol's ratings are huge is a little like noting the sun rising in the morning or the horror of rush-hour traffic on the 405, but so it goes: AI pulls in over 34 million viewers, trouncing all competitors. [Variety]
· Strange choice of the day: Austin Powers/Meet the Parents/Fockers director Jay Roach is attached to direct the film about W. Mark Felt, more commonly known as "Deep Throat" for Universal and Playtone. [Variety]
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