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United Paramount Network |
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PROFILE |
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The fifth wheel of television networks, United Paramount Network (UPN) supplies 23 hours of programming each week to affiliates across the US, offering such shows as "Moesha, Star Trek: Voyager," and "WWF Smackdown!" and scored a coup over rival The WB by snagging "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" for next season. The network is solely owned and operated by media giant Viacom, which bought former partner Chris-Craft's half-interest for a measly $5 million in 2000 after activating a buy-sell clause in its contract. The FCC overturned a federal law prohibiting ownership of two networks, allowing Viacom to keep both UPN and CBS. News Corp.'s purchase of Chris-Craft's high-profile UPN affiliates won't affect UPN after all; a new deal keeps UPN on the air through the 2001-2002 season.
COMPETITION |
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ABC, Inc. (dossier)
Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. (FOX)
National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (dossier)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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1999 Sales (mil.): 437.10
KEY PEOPLE |
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Dean Valentine
CEO
David England
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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11800 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
US
Phone: 310-575-7000
Fax: 310-575-7220
Online: Web Site
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