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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM
CABLEU
ATTENTION: The
strike is still going. Make it work for
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"Even with the strike on and all my accounts being on hold now ... I still had to 'squeeze' CableU into my budget. Thanks for a wonderful service!" CableU - We're here for U ! www.CableU.tv - Know Networks Better. Pitch Smarter. Cynopsis: International 11/13/07 Good morning. It's Tuesday, November 13, 2007, and this is your first early morning International & Multicultural briefing. INTERNATIONAL MARKET: Parthenon Entertainment Ltd, a U.K.-based factual and kids programming producer and distributor, is joining forces with Entara Ltd to launch a new global entertainment business, mainly targeting the U.K., U.S., and Germany. Arkaga Fund, a private investment and business management group, will back the venture and just acquired Parthenon Entertainment Ltd itself for an undisclosed amount. Entara is owned by Arkaga as well. Parthenon and Entara will offer a combination of their program production, distribution, and licensing with Parthenon representing both companies' programming libraries internationally. The Africa Channel, the U.S.-based TV network airing original and first-run English-language programming from Africa, debuted in 12 Southern California communities via Charter Communications. The areas include Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Victorville, Apple Valley, Hesperia, Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Adelanto, Mira Loma, Corona, Norco, and surrounding areas on Charter Digital Channel 145. Alfred Haber, Inc. has acquired exclusive international distribution rights from The Recording Academy for My Night At The Grammys, a new, 120-minute CBS Television Network special. It features memorable moments from past Grammy Award telecasts. The show is scheduled to be broadcast in the U.S. on November 30. Sony Pictures Television International signed an Electronic Sell-Through distribution deal with the two DVD rental companies in the Benelux region, Videoland and Movie MAX. It covers both current and library titles from Sony Pictures to be made available for digital download to PCs from both companies' online sites in Belgium, Luxemburg, and The Netherlands. Rogers OMNI Television will air the world TV debut of the English-language version of Colour Me Free as part of the OMNI Signature Series on November 24 at 9p on OMNI.1. The 60-minute documentary, produced by Oyster Media, Inc. and directed by Areta Lloyd, is about the struggle for democracy in Belarus in the aftermath of the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election. Top 10 United Kingdom Box Office Estimates- November 2-8, 2007 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Universal Pictures) $4.61 million - opening wk 30 Days of Night (Icon Film Dist.) $4.5 million - opening wk Stardust (Paramount) $4.13 million - 3 wk total $21.03m Rataouille (Walt Disney Studios Intl) $3.98 million - 4 wk total $43m Saw IV (Lions Gate UK Ltd) $3.08 million - 2 wk total $11.15m Eastern Promises (Pathe Distribution Ltd) $1.26 million - 2 wk total $3.4m Death at a Funeral (Verve Pictures) $1.22 million - opening wk Rendition (Entertainment) $850,041 - 3 wk total $4.89m The Heartbreak Kid (Paramount) $442,711 - 5 wk total $9.95m Run, Fat Boy, Run (Entertainment) $279,296 - 9 wk total $22.59m *Source: Nielsen EDI and Variety CROSS-MARKET: Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will present Faith & Fame: Steven Curtis Chapman on November 17 at 7p with interviews with the Gospel artist, his family, friends, and others. He is also the on-air host of the GMC original series The Best of The Doves. The 60-minute program will be followed by the series premiere of The Kitchen Sink, GMC's new weekly 60-minute music performance, news, entertainment and variety program featuring Christian and gospel music. HISPANIC MARKET: Castalia Communications Corporation released MEXICANAL Network in the U.S. Hispanic market. MEXICANAL is a 24/7 general entertainment TV network with Hispanic entertainment, news, documentary, music, children's, and sports programming of public broadcasters, independent producers, and local access stations from eleven regional networks in Mexico. Karlifornia is newest MTV Tr3s kid on the block debuting today at 4p. The weekly 60-minute show is about the L.A. lifestyle and life of Karli Henriquez and her fav artists and actors. Spanish Broadcasting System and MEGA TV will air Albita Live on November 15 at 9p on MEGA TV Channel 22 and 6p PT on DirecTV Channel 405.It features Salsa singer Albita Rodriguez in concert as well as offering a behind-the-scenes look at her life and career. LATAM MARKET: TOP 10 US SERIES ON BROADCAST TV IN MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 2007 (Ranked by Rating, Indiv 4+) Channel Program Rating Viewers (000) CH05* Drake & Josh 3.97 1,848.23 CH07** Jericho 3.90 1,819.90 CH05 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 3.85 1,782.68 CH02*** Bajo las Riendas del Amor 3.62 1,691.15 CH05 Spongebob Squarepants 3.60 1,675.56 CH07 The Simpsons 3.43 1,597.87 CH07 Bones 3.22 1,495.32 CH05 Power Rangers S.P.D. 3.06 1,424.06 CH07 Grey's Anatomy 3.05 1,419.66 CH05 Malcolm in the Middle 3.04 1,412.02 *CH05: XHGC TV 5 (Televisa) **CH07: Canal 7 (Azteca) ***CH02: XEW TV 2 (Televisa) Average of Rating & Viewers for Total Runs in the Month Does not include locally-produced US formats *Source: Computer Applications Development, Inc. (CAD) Software & Specialized Reporting ( / www.cadusa.com) / IBOPE Media Information AFRICAN AMERICAN MARKET: MTV Networks re-launched its Content Distribution and Marketing group's www.mtvn.com affiliate website, a site with resources and info on MTV Networks and BET Networks' multiplatform brands. The site currently serves up over 3,000 pages of content per day to its user base of more than 10,000 affiliates. GAY/LESBIAN MARKET: Cox Communications Central Florida is debuting gay and lesbian cable TV network here! as a SVOD service in Alachua and Marion Counties, FL. The network will be available to Cox customers for $6.99 a month. Answer to Yesterday's Trivia Question: This long running series centered around the life of a divorced dad. It was notable for its frequent use of clips from old films and TV shows which served to express the main character's inner feelings. What show was this? DREAM ON Kudos to: Charles Walter-Univision.com/NY; Fred Petrosino-JSBG/NY; Matthew Willence-ITN Networks/NY; Michael Ratliffe-TV One/Silver Spring, MD; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-Merv Griffin's Crosswords/LA Today's Trivia Question: On the show Designing Women, what was the name of the business that Julia and Suzanne ran? ( with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you've been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can't be mentioned again that calendar week.) Later -- Ariana Ariana Rawls for Cynopsis: International Edition 11.13.07 Cynopsis Int'l Ad Sales: Jason Cesare - 732-718-0629 / Classifieds - Trish Pihonak- 203-926-9878 / Cynopsis website - Video Resumes, Extended Classified Ads, Archives, and the Cynopsis Daily Video CableU - Know Networks Better. Pitch Smarter. Click here Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS - For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here JOB OPENING: CREATIVE, OFF-AIR DIRECTOR/Discovery Communications/LA: Requires Creative Off-Air Director for the TLC network to oversee all on-air graphics, print design & show packaging. Apply: discovery.com/careers Req# 5930. (11/20) JOB OPENING: MARKETING LINE PRODUCER/Discovery Communications/LA: Requires Marketing Line Producer to handle all physical aspects of film, HD and print shoots for TLC marketing. Apply: discovery.com/careers Req# 5982. (11/20) JOB OPENING: ASSOC. DIR Research dept /PBS/Arlington VA: Provide customer support with research consultation and management of strategic research studies for the PBS Programming dept. To apply visit www.pbs.org/jobs (11/20) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MKTG/VERSUS/Philly: Direct development/execution of consumer & affiliate/ad trade mktg campaigns for network programming and trade efforts. 10+ yrs exper. EEO/AA/Drug Free. Apply www.versus.com (11/20) JOB OPENING: MEDIA PLANNER/Orange County, CA: minimum 3-5 years experience at large agency. Broadcast, Online, Print and OOH experience with knowledge of Strata Software and strong excel skills. www.disneycareers.com (11/17) JOB OPENING: SALES EXEC/NeuLion/LI: (www.neulion.com) new media sales experience preferred. Must be able to prospect, qualify and close new opportunities. Content Delivery Network (CDN) exp a plus. Email Res to (11/17) JOB OPENING: GENERAL SALES MANAGER/KSBI TV/DT-OKC: Must be a highly skilled leader/proven record of revenue success & sales strategies. 10+ yrs exp req'd. BA preferred. Tremendous opportunities. Send resume to: (11/17) JOB OPENING: POST PRODUCER/STORY EDITOR: Successful cable competition reality show. Excellent story skills required. Will also liaison with field team, produce dailies during shoot. NYC only. Jan to June. (11/17) JOB OPENING: SR RESEARCH ANALYST & ANALYST/Discovery Nets/NY: Min 2yrs research exp. Proficiency in Nielsen systems required. Strong analytical/communication/computer and presentation skills. Apply: (11/17) JOB OPENING: MGR, COMMUNICATIONS/COMEDY CENTRAL/CENTURY CITY: Degree in Communications, PR or related area or equivalent exp required. Min of 2 -5 years PR exp at management level. Job description at www.mtvncareers.com (11/17) JOB OPENING: RESEARCH DIRECTOR/COMCAST NETWORKS/NY: 8+ yrs Exp w/Nielsen Systems, Ratings Estimates, StarTrak, MRI, Simmons, etc.: Contact: (11/17) JOB OPENING: LICENSING MGR/ SR.MGR /Classic Media/NYC: 3-5 yrs brand, character, ent lic exp; Manage licensee relationships; Solicit new biz & negotiate deals; dynamic, self starters apply to: (11/16) JOB OPENING: LICENSING COOR/Classic Media/NYC: Min 2 yrs exp; Familiar with lic process; Correspond w licensees; Gen admin support + projects; Excellent org & comm skills req'd; MS Office; apply: (11/16) JOB OPENING: COMM SUPERVISOR/NATGEO CH Press outreach;generate PR matrls, mng online press site, events, photos and fulfillmnt of press matrls; sprvs vendors; BA/strg written skills req;3+yrs exp PR/cable a +. www.FoxCareers.com (11/16) JOB OPENING: SPRVSR CLIENT SVC/ESPN/NYC: Mng CSRs day-to-day traffic issues & inventory issues & problem solve to ensure resolutions. 2- to 3-yrs of related administrative or sales support exp. Res to: (11/16) JOB OPENING: BROADCAST & CABLE TV BUSINESS ANALYST NYC: Multiple- Ad Sales and/or traffic system exp. Use case development, gap analysis, software vendor assessment, requirement gathering. 860 632 3707. (11/16) JOB OPENING: EXP'D PRODUCERS & AP'S/Top-Rated Syndicated daytime Court show: Daytime Talk or Court experience a must. Production begins in LA mid-Jan. Please email: (11/16) JOB OPENING: MARKETING MANAGER/Collective Media/NY: 3+ yrs experience in Online Advertising a plus; Write, re-write and/or edit marketing materials; detail oriented. Apply at: www.collective-media.com (11/16) JOB OPENING: EP for MythBusters-type show/San Fran: Travel req'd. EP credits, strong story skills, proven ability to run lg prod team & hands-on post abilities a must. Fascination w/mech & science pref. Apply: (11/16) JOB OPENING: TEMP RSRCH POSITION (3 Mnths)/ABC/NY: Detail-oriented, ability to prioritize & multi-task; analyze ratings data & provide Sales & PR support.Knwldg of Galaxy & NPower.1-3 yrs exp. Resume: (11/15) JOB OPENING: ONLINE MEDIA MANAGER/iN DEMAND/ NY, NY: Project lead for online storefront & product mgr. BA in technology. 3-5 yrs exp in media/online/software. Apply at: (11/15) JOB OPENING: COORD, PTNR MKTG/MTV Networks, NY: Channel Promo (LOGO), Local Ad Sales, Marketing Cmpgns, Liaise with LGBT Org., Point Person for Creative, 2-3yrs work exp, Apply on-line: www.mtvncareers.com (11/15) JOB OPENING: TEMP TRAFFIC SUP/VOOM HD/NYC: Liaison between Promo Planning & Creative Services. Detailed, able to prioritize & multi-task. Min of 3 yrs exp in promo planning & scheduling. Adv'd Excel a +. (11/15) JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/Outdoor Channel, NYC: Immediate opening for seasoned, aggressive, self-starter Nat'l sales experience req. Heavy client/planning selling. Travel req. Pls send resume to: (11/15) JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Outdoor Channel, NYC: Create proposals, mkgds, manage adu, 3+ yrs exp cable sales or buying, detailed oriented, media math skills. Dealmaker exp a +. Resume: (11/15) JOB OPENING: SR. WRITER/PRODUCER/Discovery Communications/Silver Spring MD: Conceive, write, produce TV & radio campaigns for TLC Marketing. Apply: discovery.com/careers Req #5933 (11/15) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION/Discovery communications/Silver Spring MD: Manage all aspects of marketing production. Apply: discovery.com/careers Req. #5981 (11/15) JOB OPENING: DIGITAL MEDIA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/CBS-3 Philadelphia: Min 2 yrs online ad exp req'd. BS/BA deg. pref'd. Aggressively pursue digital media ad sales. Visit www.cbs3.com/jobs for full details. EEO ADA M/F (11/15) JOB OPENING: SR. PRICING AND PLANNING ANALYST/FOX/NY: Inventory management & clearance; make goods, availability reports, ad hoc reporting.Media sls exper & knowledge of sls inventory mgmt syst pref. www.foxcareers.com (11/14) JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC COORDINATOR/Hallmark Channel/NY: Edits daily broadcast logs; executes agency traffic instructions; maintains commercial inventory. See full posting and apply at www.hallmarkchannel.com (11/14) JOB OPENING: ACCT MGR/HBO/ATL, GA: Oversee Comcast Southern Region acct, develop subscriber growth strategies, market new revenue & enhance products. Req: 6+ yrs sales/mktg exp, College Degree. Resume: (11/14) JOB OPENING: ON-LINE AD SALES MGR./Scholastic Inc., NY: Seeks smart, highly motivated salesp; Nat'l accts. 1.5 yrs on-line sales exp; & new biz dev exp a +; Excellent communication skills a must. www.scholastic.com #NY2797 EOE (11/14) JOB OPENING: COPYWRITER (Full Time Temp), Univision Online: 5+ yrs exp.Conceptualize and dvlp concepts & scripts in Spanish for on-air and online promotions. Must be able to multi-task. Apply (11/14) JOB OPENING: FULL TIME TEMP SR PROD/COURT TV/NY: Overseeing both creative & oper'l aspects of a ntwrk wrap- around show. Mng staff of 4+. Serve as liaison between ad sales/creatives. Apply: www.turnerjobs.com req 90504BR (11/14) WINTER AND SPRING INTERNSHIPS - These positions are for credit only - nobody gets paid here. They are posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at . SPRING INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Montel Williams Office. NY, NY: Seeking interns for Spring'08. Must be able to receive college credit and commit 2 days p/w. Duties include answering phones, writing, research, etc. Email (11/16) SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED ... Interested in posting your Video Resume? Contact for more information .... SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA MARKETING PRO, 25+ years net/local broadcast, cable, studio, agency experience seeks position or consultancy. Contact: (11/20) SITUATION WANTED: We will produce broadcast-quality short videos to elevate your business's profile in the online community, particularly among consumers of edgy comedic content. http://acutepsychosis.wordpress.com (11/20) SITUATION WANTED: PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVE, 20 plus years cable, broadcast, distribution and sales experience seeks position or consultancy. Contact: (11/17) SITUATION WANTED: PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/LA: broadband/video producer looking for contract base/freelance projects. Current clients include MTV Networks. See reel at www.greytv.com/samples.php Contact: for resume (11/17) SITUATION WANTED: SEASONED PROD/SHOW RUNNER: Network & Cable exp. in Docusoap, Lifestyle, Makeover, Competition shows.Creative, resonant leader. Hawkish eye on budget. Los Angeles/NYC. (11/16) SITUATION WANTED: PROGRAMMING EXECUTIVE: 20 plus years cable, broadcast, distribution and sales experience seeks position or consultancy. Contact: (11/16) SITUATION WANTED: LEGAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS CONSULTANT: Over 20 years diversified exp in cable, broadband, broadcast. Effective, efficient, creative advice and deal making. Contact: (11/14) SITUATION WANTED: Seasoned ASSISTANT/PROJECT MANAGER: Excellent Organizational skills, Flexible, Can solve any issue, Sense of humor, Create and maintain all aspects of Projects and Creative. contact: (11/14) E-mail for rates and specs for Job Openings. Interested in posting your Video Resume? Contact for more information .... Are you looking for a job? 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