G4 TV’s parent company Spectator, a division of Comcast, has announced it’s shutting down the network. The network suffered a number of key layoffs and departures last month. A few dozen employees and contract workers are affected by the shutdown. Spectator CEO Dave Scott sent an email to staff today saying the network’s investment and efforts to revive the network just didn’t gain traction. The timing and severity of the cuts took staff by surprise, with talent showing up on set today ready to film only to have programming cancelled as HR reps met individually with employees. One source said those affected were told they would receive anywhere between 16 weeks and six months of severance based on their tenure with Comcast, G4’s parent. The memo could have been handled better: . . .
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