Writers, studios continue talks, little progress seen
Striking writers and major Hollywood studios were scheduled to return to the bargaining table today for more talks after Tuesday’s negotiations ended without a resolution, according to this article. Meanwhile, Carson Daly, who is not a member of the Writers Guild of America, has decided to start producing new episodes of “Last Call,” becoming the first late-night talk show host to fail to honor the strike. The Wall Street Journal

Many consumers still lack high-def education
Consumer Reports estimates that 10% of U.S. consumers are looking to buy a new HDTV set this holiday season, with an additional 8% waiting for after-holiday sales. However, industry analysts point out that the popularity of high definition has led to a gap in consumer education. “A lot of people think they have high definition just because the scroll at the bottom of the screen says ‘high definition,’” Panasonic spokesman Jeff Samuels said. “They’re not really aware of what they need to get high definition.” The Dallas Morning News

Satellite merger decision expected any day now
Analysts are divided over whether the proposed merger of Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio Holdings will win approval from the U.S. Justice Department, which reportedly could announce its decision any day now. NAB and other merger opponents believe the deal would be little more than a government-sanctioned monopoly. “Should government be bailing out two companies that made horrendously bad business decisions, including paying Howard Stern $500 million a year?” asked NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton. USA TODAY

Survey: Iraq risky place for American, local journalists
The situation in Iraq for both American and native journalists continues to be very dangerous, with the former saying most parts of Baghdad are too unsafe for them to visit, according to a new survey of American reporters from the Pew Research Center’s Project for Excellence in Journalism. Nearly two-thirds of those surveyed said they relied on locals to conduct their street reporting, with an equal number expressing concern that their use of a largely inexperienced cadre of reporters could impact the quality and accuracy of their stories. The New York Times

“Chuck,” “Life” get full-season pickups at NBC
New NBC series “Chuck” and “Life” have been given full-season orders, becoming the only freshman shows, aside from ABC’s “Dirty Sexy Money,” to get the full-season go-ahead since the writers walkout on Nov. 5. The Hollywood Reporter

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