LA Biz Observed: News Corp. kills O.J. book, interview

News Corp. kills O.J. book, interview

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Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch called it an "ill-considered project." Here's what he said in a statement: "We are sorry for any pain this has caused the families of Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown-Simpson." The interview with Simpson was scheduled to air Nov. 27 and Nov. 29, while the book was scheduled to go on sale Nov. 30.

It's pretty rare when a media giant cuts the cord on a project so close to publication/airing, but a dozen Fox affiliates had already said they would not air the two-part sweeps month special (and there would probably be a bunch more). Broadcasting & Cable editorialized against the show Monday, saying “Fox should cancel this evil sweeps stunt.” Also, Borders Group Inc., said last week it would donate any profits on the book to charity. Question: What will News Corp.'s liability be to Simpson?

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