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Time Warner Cable

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-Image Courtesy "Lazy Tech Guys"

-Time Warner Cable Logo.  Image Courtesy “Lazy Tech Guys” [17]

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

1 Time Warner Center
New York, NY 10019-8016
212-484-8000

About the Company

Time Warner Cable, Inc. is a media company providing cable, phone, and Internet services to 29 states and over 15 million customers.  These services are provided in different packages with arrangements of the cable, phone, and Internet services in different price tiers.  Time Warner Cable, Inc. provides its services to both homes and institutions [1].

Cable
Time Warner Cable, Inc. distributes a number of television plans and packages, spanning from basic with 20 channels to digital with over 200 channels.  Certain packages offer Digital Video Recording services and pay subscription services such as HBO.  Pricing varies for the packages depending on the number of channels and services [2].

Internet
Time Warner Cable, Inc. offers Internet services that span from 2Mbps to 50Mbps, allowing a range of basic Internet usage to plans that can accommodate large homes with multiple Internet-ready devices [3].

Phone
Time Warner Cable, Inc. offers a number of voice packages.  An unlimited domestic plan is offered for a monthly rate, as well as basic and premium international plans [4].

Key Executives [5]

Image courtesy

-Glenn A. Britt
Courtesy of Time Warner Cable [18].

Glenn A. Britt
Chairman & CEO

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-Robert D. Marcus
Courtesty of Time Warner Cable [19].

Robert D. Marcus
President & COO

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Arthur T. Minson, Jr.
Courtesy of Time Warner Cable [20].

Arthur T. Minson, Jr.
Executive VP & CFO

Competitors

Time Warner Cable, Inc.’s primary competitors in the cable industry are AT&T, Inc., Comcast Corporation, and Dish Network Corporation.  Competition became a serious issue for Time Warner Cable after it lost over 300,000 subscribers during the month long CBS blackout [6].

Ownership History

The 1968 founding of the American Television and Communications (ATC) set the foregrounds for Time Warner Cable, Inc.  In 1989, Time Inc. and Warner Cable merged to become Time Warner, Inc.  In 1992, a merger between ATC and Warner Cable was announced, creating Time Warner Cable.  In 2009, Time Warner Cable and Time Warner, Inc. separated.  NewWave Communications and Insight Communications were acquired by Time Warner Cable, Inc. in 2011 and 2012, respectively [7].

Financials

2013 has been a successful year for Time Warner Cable.  Stock prices fell in February and March, going as low as $84.75 but have remained steadily above $100.00 since the end of July.  A noticeable valley in stock prices occurred between August and September, when Time Warner Cable had its conflict with CBS, prompting a large loss in subscribers.  Stock prices saw an increase in early October and have remained consistent throughout November, showing a rebound from the discrepancy [8].

Quarterly data has ranged from $5.5 Billion to $5.6 Billion in 2013, and current stocks suggest this trend will continue in the fourth quarter.  This forecast means a total revenue of roughly $22 Billion in 2013, showing on par results with the 2012 revenue of $21.3 Billion and surpassing the 2011 revenue of $19.7 Billion, marking a successful year for Time Warner Cable [9].  However, due to the CBS conflict, Time Warner Cable is now expecting only a 3-3.5% increase in revenue for 2013 as opposed to the initially projected 4-5% [10].

In The News

  • The CBS and Time Warner Discrepancy

CBS ad concerning Time Warner blackout. Image Courtesy CNN Money

CBS ad concerning Time Warner blackout. Image Courtesy CNN Money [21]

The retransmission agreement between CBS and Time Warner Cable, Inc. ended in June of 2013, and the failure to reach a new agreement after numerous deadline delays resulted in the station being blacked out in eight markets across the United States on August 2nd [11].  CBS was seeking more compensation from Time Warner Cable due to the high ratings of its programming.  An agreement was reached and CBS was reinstated in the markets on September 2nd, 2013.  The beginning of the regular NFL season caused urgency in reaching an agreement, as both sides wanted to reap advertising benefits [11].  Over the course of the blackout, Time Warner Cable lost over 300,000 subscribers, and also had to compensate pay-subscribers for different CBS owned stations, including Showtime [10].

  • Increasing Internet Speeds

Time Warner Cable router. Image courtesy Hot Hardware. [22]

Time Warner Cable router. Image courtesy Hot Hardware. [22]

Following the problematic CBS blackout, customers in the New York, Los Angeles, and Hawaii markets will have their Internet speeds increased. Those with the Ultimate Internet package will have speed doubled from 50 to 100Mbps through the rest of the year, while other markets will receive the increased speed throughout 2014.  The baseline Internet offering will also be doubled in speed, while maintaining its $14.99 price.  Customers with the existing baseline Internet package will receive the speed increases throughout 2014.  Time Warner Cable hopes to appease its remaining customers and bring back customers who cancelled their subscriptions with these speed increases [12].

  • IntelligentHome Service Expands

Intelligent Home display. Image courtesy Time Warner Cable. [24]

IntelligentHome display. Image courtesy Time Warner Cable [23].

Time Warner Cable’s 2011 project, IntelligentHome, finalized its national implementation in November.  The service allows for electronic control of several aspects of the home, including lights, temperature, and security.  A central, outlet connected device acts as the main control and mobile applications can be used to access IntelligentHome, allowing control from outside of the home.  The $99.99 installation and monthly fees below $40 are looking to revolutionize home security and efficiency.  Time Warner Cable entering into the emerging home automation market and creating all encompassing deals with Internet and cable can result in a brand makeover [13].

  •  Al Jazeera Distribution
Al Jazeera America logo. Image courtesy American Thinker [24].

Al Jazeera America logo. Image courtesy American Thinker [24].

News source Al Jazeera America announced a distribution deal with Time Warner Cable in late October.  The channel initially launched in New York City and Los Angeles, as these are seen as key markets.  Al Jazeera America will be fully implemented in all of Time Warner Cable’s Markets by March of 2014.  Time Warner Cable viewed adding Al Jazeera America as an opportunity to replace Current TV, which was pulling in lackluster ratings.  The channel is currently attracting fewer than 25,000 viewers at any given time, but Time Warner Cable and Al Jazeera America are hopeful that it will follow a similar ratings trajectory of other news stations such as Fox News and MSNBC [14].

  • Samsung Galaxy Tablet Partnership

Time Warner Cable and Samsung Galaxy Promotion. Image Courtesy Multi Channel [25].

Time Warner Cable and Samsung Galaxy Promotion. Image Courtesy Multi Channel [25].

With the 2013 holiday season approaching, Time Warner Cable has entered into a partnership with Samsung, offering new and old customers an opportunity to get a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.  By selecting or upgrading to particular cable and Internet packages, customers will receive a complementary tablet.  Samsung and Time Warner Cable are seeking a mutually beneficial relationship; Time Warner Cable is hoping to get more customers and upgrades by attaching the desired tablet to its packages, while Samsung is looking to be competitive with Apple in the tablet market.  Time Warner Cable is also looking to promote the idea of watching television on a tablet, whether inside or outside of the home through these packages, so tablets will come with the Time Warner Cable application already installed [15].

  • Streaming Deal With Discovery

Discovery Channel Logo. Image courtesy of Hollywood Reporter [26].

Discovery Channel Logo. Image courtesy of Hollywood Reporter [26].

Time Warner Cable made an agreement with Discovery Communications that involves streaming the content of its numerous channels across new platforms including smartphones and tablets.  This may be implemented through Time Warner Cable’s official mobile application, or Discovery may potentially be launching its own applications.  Comcast entered a similar agreement with Discovery Communications, but solely with Discovery Channel, opening an opportunity for Time Warner Cable to gain a wider market than one of its major competitors.  The recent announcement from Nielsen that portable views will start to be accounted for in ratings was an extra incentive for both parties [16].

Sources

1.  Time Warner Cable: About Time Warner Cable

2.  Time Warner Cable: Digital Cable

3.  Time Warner Cable: Internet

4.  Time Warner Cable: Phone

5.  Time Warner Cable: Executives

6.  Hoovers: Competition

7.  Time Warner Cable: Ownership History

8.  Yahoo Finance: Stocks

9.  Yahoo Finance: Income Statement

10.  Reuters: Subscription Loss & Income Forecast

11.  USA Today: CBS Blackout Ends

12.  Uber Gizmo: Increasing Internet Speeds

13.  PC Mag: IntelligentHome Implementation

14.  NY Times: Al Jazeera Distribution

15.  Next iPhone News: Samsung Galaxy Deal

16.  Wall Street Journal: Discovery Distribution Deal

Image Sources

17.  Lazy Tech Guys – Time Warner Cable

18.  Time Warner Cable – Glenn A. Britt

19.  Time Warner Cable – Robert D. Marcus

20.  Time Warner Cable – Arthur T. Minson, Jr.

21.  CNN Money – Time Warner Ad

22.  Hot Hardware – Time Warner Cable Router

23.  Time Warner Cable – IntelligentHome Display

24.  American Thinker – Al Jazeera Logo

25.  Multi Channel – Time Warner Cable and Samsung Galaxy Deal

26.  Hollywood Reporter – Discover Channel Logo

 

Universal Pictures

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By Luke Lamble
Universal Pictures logo

Universal Pictures logo

History

Founded in 1912, Universal Pictures, Inc. is the oldest American movie studio and continues to be a leader in the world of motion picture production and distribution. [1] In 2004, General Electric bought Universal Pictures. [2] GE sold all of its control of Universal in 2011 to the cable provider, Comcast, creating NBCUniversal.  Universal Pictures still operates as the movie production subsidiary. [3] In 2012 alone, Universal has produced a diverse selection of award-winning movies such as the film production of Les Misérables and the comedy hit, Ted. [4]

Key Executives [5]

Ron Meyer (www.nbcumv.com)

Ron Meyer (nbcumv.com)

Ron Meyer – Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal

Meyer served as President and COO of Universal Pictures since 1995 before being made Vice Chairman of NBCUniversal in September 2013.  He currently oversees all facets of the company, while still managing its portfolio of film assets amongst others

Donna Langley (nbcumv.com)

Donna Langley (nbcumv.com)

Donna Langley – Chairman, Universal Pictures

Langley began working at Universal in 2001 as the senior vice president of production.  After being named Chairman of Universal Pictures in September 2013, she assumed the role of overseeing the production and distribution of the company’s feature films.

Suzanne Cole (nbcumv.com)

Suzanne Cole (nbcumv.com)

Suzanne Cole – Executive VP, Media, Universal Pictures

Since the beginning of her tenure at Universal Pictures, the studio has experienced some of its most lucrative successes.  Because of this success, Cole was named Executive Vice President of Media in 2008.  She now oversees all strategic activities for the marketing and distribution of the studio’s feature films.

Financials (all numbers in millions)

Recent years have been good for Universal Pictures and its parent NBCUniversal.  From 2011 to 2012, revenue for NBCUniversal grew by almost $5,000, from $19,028 to $23,812.  Filmed entertainment was responsible for approximately 21% of the total revenue in 2012, generating $5,159.  That was up from $4,239 generated by Universal Pictures in 2011. [6]

NBCUniversal logo

NBCUniversal logo

In regards to how Universal Pictures measured up against the five other major movie studios, so far in 2013, Universal holds a 14.6% market share amongst all the studios, placing it second behind Warner Brothers.  This year Universal Pictures has grossed $1,329.3 from the release of 13 movies. [7]

Competition

The main concern for NBCUniversal and Universal Pictures right now is the new technologies that are affecting traditional media production and distribution methods.  This is referring mainly to companies like Netflix and Hulu that syndicate video programming online.  A growing concern is that these companies and others like them are beginning to create and obtain their own original content. [8]

Recent Film Releases

Universal Pictures has developed a reputation for having great success with movie franchises with such iconic franchises such as Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, and the Bourne series. [9] In 2013, Universal stuck with this trend and reaped the benefits of new installments in the Despicable Me and Fast & Furious series, amongst an eclectic mix of other successful films. [10]

The Best Man Holiday

A sequel to 1999’s The Best Man, The Best Man Holiday picks right up with the old college friends from the The Best Man, as they all reconvene for some Christmas celebrations.  Amidst all the fun times, sparks of old romances begin to rekindle and old rivalries that had faded away over time arise again.  Taye Diggs, Terrence Howard, Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, and Regina Hall star in this quintessential holiday comedy-drama written and directed by Malcolm D. Lee. [11]

The Best Man Holiday (vibe.com)

The Best Man Holiday (vibe.com)

Released on November 15, 2013, in just three days The Best Man Holiday has nearly doubled its budget so far, bringing in $32,536,350.  That’s also $6.5 million over the $24 million it was projected to earn. [12] Tagged as “just another black comedy,” The Best Man Holiday has not only offered more evidence that generally black films can succeed, but that this is no typical movie by any sense, except for the fact that it is generally crowd-pleasing.  (No particular race or age group dominantly represents itself in the film’s audience demographics).  In fact, CinemaScore even gave the movie an A+, an extremely rare feat for any film. [13]

Despicable Me 2

Gru (Steve Carell), a former master villain, has settled into family life after adopting and coming to love his three daughters, but peace and quiet is not lasting for the villain-turned-hero, as he is called upon to save the world from a new super-villain.  And just as the world needs Gru’s help, so does his eldest daughter who has fallen for a classic bad-boy and an inevitable source of heartbreak.  Kristen Wiig and Benjamin Bratt star alongside Carell in this story of one former villain’s attempt to be a hero for the world and for his own family. [14]

Despicable Me 2 (ropeofsilicon.com)

Despicable Me 2 (ropeofsilicon.com)

 

The original Despicable Me (2010) was a tremendous release for Universal, ranking seventh all-time amongst its highest grossing movies by bringing in $251,513,985 domestically.  On July 3, 2013, Despicable Me 2 was released and has shattered that record, becoming the all-time highest grossing movie for Universal Pictures with $365,943,520 of domestic revenue.  This income has far surpassed the film’s production budget of $76 million, and that’s not even factoring in its performance in the worldwide box office.  To the delight of the studio, 60.1% of the movie’s total revenue came from foreign releases, grossing $550,100,000 worldwide.  All in all, Despicable Me 2 has brought in $916,043,520 for Universal Studios, and subsequently, is still playing in 305 theaters across the U.S. [15]

Fast & Furious 6

The very CIA agent who has been trying to track them down in order to defeat a new crew of criminal drivers who are causing chaos in twelve countries across the world calls upon refugees of the law.  In an effort to be pardoned from the charges against themselves, Dom and Brian (Vin Diesel and Paul Walker) get their old gang of expert drivers back together to take to the streets of London and defeat these mercenary drivers.  Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson star in this pedal-to-the-metal thriller. [16]

Fast & Furious 6 (teaser-trailer.com)

Fast & Furious 6 (teaser-trailer.com)

The sixth film in the Fast & Furious series was the most successful installment to date for the studio, becoming its ninth highest grossing film of all time, and reaping in the most revenue of all the Fast & Furious films. Fast & Furious 6 generated $238,679,850 for Universal, making it the second highest grossing film of 2013 behind Despicable Me 2.  In the worldwide box office, Fast & Furious 6 brought in another $550 million, bringing its total gross to a lofty $788,659,850.  Given the $160 million budget, Universal Pictures had another major box office winner with this film. [17]

What’s to Come from Universal Studios

Fast & Furious 7

Fast & Furious 7 (hitfix.com)

Fast & Furious 7 (hitfix.com)

Just a little over a year after Fast & Furious 6 came out, the seventh is already on its way, slated for a July, 2014 release date.  This time, the brother of the defeated world-criminal from Fast & Furious 6 has come onto the scene seeking revenge for his brother’s death. [18]

Ted 2

Ted 2 (collider.com)

Ted 2 (collider.com)

Universal Pictures also has plans to release the sequel to its wildly successful, raucous comedy Ted.  However, Universal did not produce the original, but acquired the rights to it and distributed it as a Universal Pictures film.  Despite not having the rights yet, the studio is confident it will be able to secure them and go forward with production of the sequel. [19]

 

 

 

 

 

Sources

[1] Universal Pictures History

[2] NBC and Vivendi Universal Entertainment Unite to Create NBC Universal

[3] Comcast Completes Acquisition of GE’s 49% Stake In NBCUniversal

[4] About Universal Pictures

[5] NBCUniversal Film Executives

[6] NBCUniversal 2012 Annual Report

[7] 2013 Studio Market Shares

[8] NBCUniversal 2012 Annual Report

[9] Movie Franchises by Studio

[10] Universal Pictures’ 2013 Movie Releases

[11] The Best Man Holiday Plot Summary

[12] The Best Man Holiday Box Office Performance

[13] The Best Man Holiday Performance Analysis

[14] Despicable Me 2 Plot Summary

[15] Despicable Me 2 Box Office Performance

[16] Fast & Furious 6 Plot Summary

[17] Fast & Furious 6 Box Office Performance

[18] Dwayne Johnson Tweets Fast & Furious 7 Photo

[19] Ted 2 Scheduled Release

AMC Networks

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AMC Network Logo

AMC Networks Logo

 AMC Networks Inc.

11 Penn Plaza
New York City, New York, USA
 (212) 324-8500
http://www.amcnetworks.com/

About AMC Networks [1}:

AMC Networks is an entertainment company based in New York that owns a multitude of popular channels including AMC, IFC, WE tv, and the Sundance Channel. Their flagship channel, AMC, boasts the impressive feats of having the most

The various properties owned by AMC Networks

The various properties owned by AMC Networks

watched drama series in cable history with, The Walking Dead, and also stands as the only cable network to win an Emmy for “Outstanding Drama Series” four years in a row.   AMC Networks also owns the film company IFC films and the highly regarded IFC center, a movie theater in New York City.

Key People at AMC Networks [2]: (All images curtesy of AMC Networks)

Charles Dolan--Executive Chairman

Charles Dolan– Executive Chairman

Joshua Sapan--President and Chief Executive Officer

Joshua Sapan–President and Chief Executive Officer

Edward A Carroll--Chief Operating Officer

 Edward A Carroll— Chief Operating Officer

Finances in Fall 2013:

AMC Networks enjoyed a financially beneficial third quarter here in Fall 2013. The Wall Street Journal reports that the networks earnings were up by 59% from last year, a rise that is sure to make investors very happy people. This growth can be

Past Year Stocks for AMC Networks. Courtesy of Seeking Alpha

Past Year Stocks for AMC Networks. Courtesy of Seeking Alpha

contributed to a high demand from advertisers to be placed on their channels. The Journal states, “The growth was driven by a 36% rise in advertising revenue to $146 million, helped by a strong demand for original programming.”[3]

News Stories from Fall 2013:

-Harmonious Deals with Chellomedia

Chellomedia

Logo courtesy of Chellomedia

One of the major moves that AMC Networks made this fall was the purchasing of Chellomedia, which is an international content division of Liberty Global, an acquisition that cost around $1.04 billion. Chellomedia focuses on operating digital and broadband channels across Europe and Latin America, a spread that will broadly widen the amount of viewers AMC could reach. It is estimated that Chellomedia reaches around 400 million viewers in 138 countries. This acquisition means that AMC will be able to access various netoworks in the aforementioned countries and have a much wider, international market for their already popular programs. Of the deal, Josh Sapan said, “This acquisition allows us to secure a large, global platform on which to distribute our increasingly successful original programming through a collection of strong, well-established and well managed assets worldwide.”[4] One criticism of this deal is that it makes AMC less likely to be bought out by a larger company, a move which some investors may have been expecting. Previously, it was thought that AMC may be the target of larger cable network companies New Corp or CBS Corp, but this acquisition seems to prove that AMC is still looking to expand before looking for potential buyers.[5] Overall, the acquisition of Chellomedia, likely to officially go through in early 2014, will broaden the reaches of AMC Networks, expand their global market, and allow them to become much less dependent on success in the US market.[6]

-Breaking Bad? More like Breaking Records!!

Promotion for beginning of fifth and final season of Breaking Bad. Courtesy of AMC

Promotion for beginning of fifth and final season of Breaking Bad. Courtesy of AMC

Throughout its airing, Breaking Bad has become one of the most highly regarded and well-liked shows on television. The show tells the story of a high-school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with cancer and decides to secure financial security for his family by cooking and selling meth. The show has garnered both viewer and critical acclaim, and won “Outstanding Drama Series” at this years Emmy awards, after being nominated for the past 3. AMC saw record numbers for Breaking Bad almost every episode of the last season, with those numbers peaking on its final episode, “FiNaLe” where the average viewership was 10.3 million according to Nielsen. When it comes to the important adults 18-49 demographic, Breaking Bad achieved a 5.4 rating, reaching about 6.7 million people.[7] This impressive finale ranks third in cable series finales, finishing behind only The Sopranos and Sex and the City.

An interesting article on Slate discussed how Nielsen began ranking television shows on the number of people tweeting about them, and how that reflects on Breaking Bad. It was estimated that 9.3 million people tweeted about, or viewed tweets about Breaking Bad during its penultimate episode. This is an important statistic because it displays how many people are actively engaged in the show, a fact many advertisers would love to know so they can more intelligently places their advertisements. [8]

-Ratings Spring Back To Life With The Walking Dead

Another one of AMC Network’s hugely successful series, The Walking Dead, comes again from their flagship channel, and has been racking up huge ratings with every episode. This show follows a group of survivors during the zombie apocalypse and chronicles their

Main promotion for The Walking Dead. Courtesy of AMC

Main promotion for The Walking Dead. Courtesy of AMC

harrowing tale. The show has seen growing success over its first 3 seasons, with ratings and viewer numbers reaching record-breaking heights during the premiere of the fourth season. TVbythenumbers reports that 16.1 million people tuned in for the premiere with 10.4 million being of the adult 18-49 demographic.[9] The Walking Dead has become the #1 show on television across both cable and broadcast networks. Even compared to Sunday Night Football, The Walking Dead is 23 percent bigger than the perennial broadcast telecast.[10] These ratings and numbers have either stayed the same or grown with each passing episode. On the heels of such success, AMC Networks announced on October 29th that it has renewed The Walking Dead for a fifth season, in which they are likely to have continued success.[11]

-The Sundance Channel Brings a New Kind of Zombie to Life[12]

This fall The Sundance Channel premiered The Returned, a French hit, and one of the

Photo showing premise of The Returned: the reconnecting of those once thought to be dead

Photo showing premise of The Returned: the reconnecting of those once thought to be dead

channel’s first forays into scripted TV series. The series tells the stories of people who come back to life exactly as they were before they died. The show, based on the French film, They Came Back, was a critical hit in France before being picked up by The Sundance Channel. The show is quietly doing very well for the channel, considering the small audience and fact that the show is subtitled to English. As mentioned earlier, The Returned has received critical acclaim, being lauded for its beautiful cinematography and emotionally believable characters.[13] Despite only having eight total episodes, the show has an impressive 92/100 score on metacritic.[14]

 

-Low Winter Sun: Maybe Sinking a Bit too Low?

Another AMC show to be grabbing headlines this fall was crime-drama Low Winter Sun. This show tells the story of a cop in Detroit who believes his girlfriend was murdered by another detective. Despite airing after the widely watched Breaking Bad, this show has

Promotion for Low Winter Sun. Courtesy of AMC.

Promotion for Low Winter Sun. Courtesy of AMC.

never gotten the viewer attention AMC Networks was hoping for. Low Winter Sun has received mixed reviews, with many leaning towards the negative side, citing the show’s pace and darkness as its main adverse aspects.[15] The show has even drawn criticism from one of its stars, James Ransone. Ransone said of the show, “It wasn’t a good show…” and “If it doesn’t get canceled, I’ll be goddamn shocked…the ratings were terrible.”[16] AMC Networks has yet to decide if the show will be renewed for a second season, but the decision is likely to come by early December.

 

 

Sources:

  1. http://www.amcnetworks.com/
  2. http://www.amcnetworks.com/about-us/leadership
  3. http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304448204579183603236753382
  4. http://dealbook.nytimes.com/2013/10/28/amc-networks-to-acquire-chellomedia-from-liberty-global/?_r=1
  5. http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/28/us-libertyglobal-deal-idUSBRE99R0FT20131028
  6. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/11/06/amc-networks-will-grow-significantly-with-this-str/
  7. http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/breaking-bad-finale-ratings-1200681920/
  8. http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2013/10/07/nielsen_twitter_ratings_good_news_breaking_bad_not_big_bang_theory.html
  9. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/10/14/the-walking-dead-season-4-premiere-is-highest-rated-episode-ever-with-16-1-million-viewers-10-4-million-adults-18-49/208857/
  10. http://insidetv.ew.com/2013/11/11/the-walking-dead-ratings/
  11. http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2013/10/the_walking_dead_renewed_for_fifth_season_after_record-breaking_ratings.html
  12. http://www.newsadvance.com/the_burg/couch_potato/article_a73461b6-4654-11e3-8c50-0019bb30f31a.html
  13. http://nyunews.com/2013/11/14/returned/
  14. http://www.metacritic.com/tv/the-returned
  15. http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/6921/will_low_winter_sun_get_the_nod_for_second_season#.Uo0YTJTwL6l
  16. http://www.thewrap.com/low-winter-sun-star-james-ransone-wasnt-good-show/