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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
GOT THE POST-SUPER BOWL BLUES?
IT’S ALWAYS GAME TIME WITH WBD SPORTS:
RIGHT NOW: NBA & NHL Regular Seasons are in full swing (TNT)
PLUS: NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off this Friday (TNT)
AND COMING UP:
U.S. Soccer – SheBelieves Cup (HBO MAX | TNT)
Men’s 2023 March Madness Tournament (TNT | TBS | TRUTV | CBS)
MLB Regular Season (TBS)
NBA Playoffs (TNT | NBATV)
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs & Final (TNT | TBS)
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Today’s Premieres
Adult Swim: King Star King at 12a
Bravo: Summer House at 9p
IN THE NEWS
“Uncoupled,” canceled by Netflix after one season, will have a sophomore run at Showtime. The comedy from Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman stars Neil Patrick Harris as a gay man navigating life in New York City after the breakup of a long-term relationship. Meanwhile, “Ripley,” a limited series based on Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley novels that had been given a series order at Showtime, is moving to Netflix. The show is currently in postproduction.
HBO has torpedoed Armando Iannucci’s “Avenue 5.” The futuristic sci-fi comedy starring Hugh Laurie, Josh Gad and Zach Woods as passengers on an off-course space cruise ship premiered in January 2020 and was renewed for a second season the following month. “Going to space with Armando Iannucci has been an incredible journey,” said an HBO spokesperson. “While we will not be moving forward with a third season of ‘Avenue 5,’ we look forward to many more adventures together.”
Ryan Fellows’ family sued the TV network and studios behind “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America.” Fellows suffered a fatal crash while racing another driver, during which he lost control near the finish line in August 2022. The wrongful death lawsuit claims the race did not meet “any of the industry safety standards” on a “dusty, weather-beaten, rough asphalt roadway” in a desert outside Las Vegas. Warner Bros. Discovery and Lions Gate Entertainment are among the media corporations named. Said a WBD spokesperson said in a statement, “We continue to extend our deepest sympathy to Ryan’s loved ones and the entire ‘Street Outlaws’ family. We cannot comment on the pending litigation.”
Season four of “You” will not feature intimacy scenes. On Penn Badgley’s podcast “Podcrushed,” the Netflix series star said that he asked the show’s creator, Sera Gamble, abstain from sex scenes on the show. He told to his podcast co-host Nava Kavelin, “One of the main things was, do I want to put myself back on a career path where I’m always playing the romantic lead?” Citing fidelity to his real-life marriage, Badgley added, “It’s got to the point where I don’t want to do that.”
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First Look 2023: OTT Virtual Conference: March 15th
What’s in store for ad spend in 2023?
CTV ad spending is expected to grow over 14% in 2023 as linear TV continues to drop off. Overcome the challenges of tighter budgets and learn where to invest your ad dollars to make them count the most. Join us for free at First Look OTT on March 15th!
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
HBO Max former Unscripted Chiefs Jennifer O’Connell and Rebecca Quinn will produce nonfiction content under their newly-formed production company Velvet Hammer Media. The duo behind “Selena + Chef” and “The Way Down” departed Warner Bros. Discovery after unscripted productions were removed from its streaming service, and will serve as CEOs and executive producers of VHM.
A scripted drama about the LAPD Mental Evaluation Unit is coming to BET+. Created by Devon Shepard and Lina Patel, the project will center on the aftermath of an officer fatally shooting a mentally ill man. The LAPD’s MEU is a real-life program that assists patrol officers with calls dealing with mental health.
NEW SERIES
True crime series “Still Missing Morgan” debuts Thursday, February 16 on Hulu. The four parter from ABC News Studios and Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions tells the story of two kidnapping cold cases, more than two decades after the disappearance of six-year-old Morgan Nick in the summer of 1995.
Beyoncé-inspired dramedy “Swarm” premieres Friday, March 17. The Prime Video series from co-creators Donald Glover and Janie Nabors, with an assist from Malia Obama in the writers’ room, follows a pop star of Beyoncé-level fame and her Houston-based super fan Dominique Fishback).
COMING UP
NBCUniversal has partnered with the Obama Foundation to air “I Am My Brother’s Keeper.” The Comcast-produced half-hour special focuses on the Creative Exchange Program between participants in the MBK Alliance program in the US and students of Ravensbourne University in the UK. The documentary will be available on all NBC-owned and affiliate stations, and will run from February 15 through February 28.
Stand-up special “Roseanne Barr: Cancel This!” premieres today on Fox Nation. Nearly five years after her ABC show was canceled for her anti-Semitic and racist tweets – which then-ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey described as “abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values,” Barr’s comedy special will premiere on the same day as “Who Is Roseanne Barr” – comes Fox Nation’s documentary of her career. In an appearance on Friday’s episode of Fox News’ “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Barr promised to be “more offensive than [she has] ever been.”
CASTING
Apple TV+ rounded out the cast of “Presumed Innocent.” Chase Infiniti, Lily Rabe, Nana Mensah, Matthew Alan and Kingston Rumi Southwick will star alongside previously-announced cast member Jake Gyllenhaal in the J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelley limited series adaptation of the Scott Turow novel about a Chicago attorney suspected of murder.
Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, Laïka Blanc-Francard, Romain Levi and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi will star as series regulars in “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.” AMC’s latest “The Walking Dead” spinoff series is currently in production in France, and is set to premiere later this year.
GOING GLOBAL
HBO original content is expected to move from Disney+ Hotstar in India. Titles such as “House of the Dragon” and “Succession” are reportedly headed to Prime Video, which already includes channels Discovery+, AMC+, Lionsgate Play and Mubi, as well as local streaming services. The Amazon streaming platform has an ongoing deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to stream HBO Max original content in India, such as “And Just Like That…” and “Gossip Girl.”
Netflix picked up “When Missing Turns to Murder.” The series from UK-based entertainment and non-scripted specialist Phoenix Television will feature one British case per episode and reveal what happens in a police investigation and a family amidst a disappearance. The series will air on Netflix in the UK, US, Canada, Sub-Saharan Africa, Benelux and Nordics on Wednesday, April 19.
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2023 Sports Media Awards
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Only three days remaining to enter the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards. In a time when the marketplace is rapidly changing, secure your well-deserved award and nail down your resume with this impressive accolade. Become a winner and enter today!
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RATINGS
CBS had its highest Friday viewership of the season. Thanks to “Fire Country” (6.32 million viewers), “Blue Bloods” (5.98 million viewers) and “SWAT” (5.62 million viewers), all of which finished in the top three spots for total audience, this marks the 13th time the network has topped the charts on a Friday night..
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Thursday, February 9
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: The Parent Test 1.97 (0.32), The Parent Test 1.66 (0.29), The Chase 1.80 (0.22)
CBS: Young Sheldon 7.73 (0.68), Ghosts 6.98 (0.63), So Help Me Todd 5.30 (0.44), CSI: Vegas 3.82 (0.35)
ION: Chicago P.D. 1.00 (0.2), Chicago P.D. 1.15 (0.2), Chicago P.D. 1.03 (0.2)
FOX: Hell’s Kitchen 2.29 (0.39)
NBC: Law & Order 3.26 (0.30), The 12th Annual NFL Honors 2.57 (0.39)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.24 (0.32), El Señor de los Cielos 1.21 (0.43), Amor y Traición 0.88 (0.25)
Univision: Vencer la Ausencia 1.49 (0.40), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.70 (0.49), Cabo 1.37 (0.37)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Anonymous Content Studios Presidents of Film and TV Robert Walak and Alisa Tager have exited. Walak and Tager, who joined the studio in 2021, will continue to produce projects for the studio under a new arrangement.
IN MEMORIAM
Cody Longo of “Days of Our Lives” died at 34. The actor who portrayed the character Nicholas Almain was found dead at his home in Austin on Wednesday, February 8. Longo is survived by his wife and three children.
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This Day in History
1861 – Abraham Lincoln was declared the 16th President of the United States
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Who played a lounge singer and Frasier’s former babysitter in “Frasier” (1993-2004)? Wendie Malick. Kudos to: Frank Fleming-FETV/NYC, C.J. Bottitta-Big Picture Productions/Durham, NC, Sandy Spiegel/Chicago, Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./New York, Shelly Schaeffer-UBS International/Ossining, NY, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA, David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA, Squirrel Rippley-Dark Horse Media/Tucson, AZ
Today’s Trivia Question
What is the name of the diner where Buffy is a waitress in season three of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (1997-2003)? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.)
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LOG EDITOR, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, IL, NEW YORK, NY – Hybrid, Remote
Prepare and update the daily assigned program log for TV One or Cleo TV. Manage the placement of key clients by using detailed instructions to ensure correct placement as ordered by the Advertising Sales team. Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 2+ years of experience in Broadcast Cable Log Operations. Full info HERE
SR. PROMO EDITOR
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Video editing, with primary responsibility in marketing and digital media. Work with creative marketing teams to complete their production assignments. Contribute creative ideas that will help elevate the brand. Organize, Manage and Archive Avid Media Projects and files. 10 years of video editing exp. including 5 years of promo editing exp. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/CHICAGO Remote
Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 5-10 years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE
SALES PLANNER – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA/NEW YORK, Hybrid/Remote
Works with Account Executives to service clients daily. Builds sales plans, maintains media schedules & handles client requests such as stewardship, liability, and traffic concerns. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, problem-solving & time management skills. Must have 1+ year of planning experience. Full info HERE
MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER >>
LONG STORY SHORT MEDIA/WASHINGTON, DC: Bring creative concepts to life through design and animation. Motion Designer will work in a team environment to share fresh design perspectives and create engaging high-quality content for a variety of subjects and media. Full Info HERE
SALES MANAGER >>
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP/INDIANAPOLIS: Provides leadership for the broadcast/digital sales teams. Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and operation of account executives and sales assistants. Develops and executes sales strategies that exceeds revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue. Min 5 yrs of media sales exp; management exp. preferred. Full info HERE
VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS AFFAIRS >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Focus on FCC compliance, brand integrity for all current series and day-to-day business affairs for development and production. Strategize with management and outside counsel on business issues, and draft, review and execute various short-form business documents. Legal background and/or related experience is preferred. Full info HERE
SENIOR MANAGER, ACQUISITION AND OUTREACH >>
TELEVISION ACADEMY/LOS ANGELES, Hybrid: Develop, build, and execute member acquisition plans (monthly, quarterly, and annual) with measurable targets, optimize program performance and deliver strategic plans to achieve/exceed specific campaign KPIs. Identify and implement A/B tests & tactics, innovating & continually seeking to drive and improve. Min 4 yrs’ exp. in an acquisition role. Full info HERE
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING & ON-AIR PROMOTION >>
REELZ/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Develop strategic approaches and tactical planning for on-air promotion, guiding the creative process from creation through post-production, and managing the execution of consumer marketing programs for on-air promotion and off-air advertising. Responsible for full on-air presentation and format management. Min of 8-10 yrs exp. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Strategically sells linear & digital properties to drive Ad Sales revenue. Works with agencies & clients to develop unique advertising solutions for their brands. Requires 3+ years of sales experience with established agency & client relationships. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong negotiation, communication & presentation skills. Full info HERE
SALES ASSISTANT – AD SALES >>
GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Provides workflow support to ensure effective campaign delivery for advertisers. Verifies order and schedule accuracy and entry. Monitors accounts while booking and maintaining inventory. Works closely with Account Executives and Sales Planners. Seeking a motivated, self-starter with strong communication, analytical & problem-solving skills. Full info HERE
PARTNERSHIPS MARKETING SPECIALIST >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Manage development of revenue-generating partnership solutions. Responsible for developing multi-platform media sales materials and partnership proposals for prospective partners including brands, non-profits, and high-net-worth individuals. Create and update sales materials. 5+ years of relevant marketing experience required. Full info HERE
MANAGER, COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
TV ONE
CHICAGO, NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Supervise & train copy coordinators & log editors for accuracy & attention to detail of building a commercial log & reading agency instructions. Monitor employee performance & output; provide back-up for all desks including log editing, added value insertion & continued communication with marketing for all custom creations. Min of 3 yrs of exp. Full info HERE
TRAFFIC MANAGER >>
WHYY/Hybrid, PHILADELPHIA: Create monthly programming grids for 12.1 and 12.3. Update programming grids when schedule changes are made. Prepare daily logs & submit to Centralcast Joint Master Control. Work w/WHYY Traffic Specialist who creates programming grids for 12.2 and logs for 12.2 and 12.3. 3-5 yrs of management exp. & working with data or traffic systems. Full info HERE
LOCAL MULTIMEDIA SALES MANAGER >>
WALA FOX 10 TV/MOBILE AL: Build a steady stream of new business, constantly recruit to grow the sales team, developing client solutions with account executives using digital and television products. Generating a weekly forecast of revenue, regularly attend sales calls with account executives. Skilled negotiator and problem solver. Proven history of developing new business. Full info HERE
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL
NORTHSOUTH PRODUCTIONS
Remote, must be licensed in NY or CA
Negotiating and drafting development deals, shopping agreements, amendments, talent deals, above-the-line contracts, PSAs, production release templates, trade-out agreements, specialty releases and other necessary documents. Shaping corporate and production legal policies. 5-10 yrs of entertainment legal exp. working with a law firm or production. Full info HERE
INTEGRATED SALES MARKETING MANAGER
TODAY’S HOMEOWNER MEDIA
HYBRID/VIRTUAL
Manages pre-sale process in partnership with senior sales team to drive multi-platform revenue growth with advertisers. Sales mktg exp, 3+ yrs. Home improvement, & tv exp a plus. Digital experience a must. Full info HERE
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES SPECIALIST >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Provide S&P notes on unscripted Educational/Informational series in development, production, and post, ensuring all content adheres to FCC regulations, HMPG’s internal standards, and network mandates. Contribute to bringing HMPG’s diverse slate of family-friendly series and positive programming to millions of viewers each week. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING, Hybrid, Remote
Lead the Consumer Marketing media, promotion and marketing campaigns by prioritizing shows & campaigns across the brand, and support for each of those priorities. Work with internal research and marketing analytics team to gather and organize past performance and insights, construct goals and objectives, and develop target definitions. 7+ yrs exp. Full info HERE
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MONDAY FEBRUARY 13
ABC: The Bachelor, The Good Doctor, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
CBS: The Neighborhood, Bob Hearts Abishola, NCIS, NCIS: Hawai’i, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
CW: All American, All American: Homecoming
FOX: Fantasy Island, Alert: Missing Persons Unit
NBC: America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, Magnum P.I., The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow, Independent Lens
Telemundo: Al Rojo Vivo, La Casa de los Famosos, El Señor de los Cielos, Amor y Traición
Univision: El Gordo y la Flaca, La Rosa de Guadalupe, Vencer la Ausencia, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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