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Today’s Premieres
Canela.TV: Mi Vida
HGTV: The Flipping El Moussas at 8p
HBO Max: Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me; Mariachis
Netflix: Karate Sheep; Monique Olivier: Accessory to Evil; Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery; Sex/Life; Masameer County
TV One: Asking for a Friend at 8p
WE: Omega: Gift and Curse
Today’s Finales
CW: Walker: Independence at 9p
IN THE NEWS
The next season of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” will be its last on ITV. The game show’s upcoming season will also be the last with Jeremy Clarkson as host, following the backlash he faced since his controversial column was published in British tabloid The Sun in December, in which he said he dreams of the day when Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle will be “made to parade naked through the streets of every town in Britain while the crowds chant, ‘Shame!’ and throw lumps of excrement at her.”
Prime Video delayed the “Citadel” trailer release following the fatal train crash in northern Greece on Tuesday evening that killed at least 36 people. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden star as spies whose memories have been wiped out. In previously released images, Chopra Jonas and Madden move through a luxury train compartment, ready for a fight. The first two episodes are still slated to premiere on April 28.
Fuse Media announced its 2023-24 Upfront strategy. At The Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing’s “Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts,” the Latino-owned entertainment company highlighted its expanded slate of DEI-focused channels. Javier Saralegui, the company’s newly appointed revenue officer, said, “This year’s Upfront is packed with original content that organically weaves in our mission of creating multiplatform destinations where everyone can see themselves represented.”
Adam Sandler will receive the first-ever King of Comedy award at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Sandler will accept the Silver Blimp on the KCA stage at the Microsoft Theater this Saturday at 7p.
Polaris struck an exclusive deal with Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO. The Black-owned television network and digital platform will create content geared toward culture, music and news for HBCU GO, VOD and AMG properties including TheGrio. Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, said, “It’s important for us to showcase not only the amazing sports and news programming, but also the heartbeat of the HBCU and Black Experience – our culture.”
Reginald Hudlin and Byron Phillips signed a first-look non-scripted deal with Original Productions. The duo most recently teamed up with the production company on “Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy,” a documentary series from Amazon. Under the deal, Hudlin Entertainment and Phillips will expand the comedy docuseries, as well as develop and executive produce non-scripted series.
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
Netflix greenlit “Zero Day” starring Robert De Niro. The conspiracy thriller series from Eric Newman, Noah Oppenheim and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael S. Schmidt dissects how we can find truth in a world of crisis. De Niro will also executive produce.
Johan Renck (“Chernobyl”) will direct and executive produce the upcoming series “The Day of the Triffids.” The TV adaptation of the John Wyndham sci-fi novel of the same name is in the works at Amazon, with Angry Films to produce. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, predatory carnivorous plants called triffids start to kill off the last remaining humans – that is, until biologist Bill Masen steps in to lead the fight against the killer plants.
HGTV ordered eight more episodes of “Rico to the Rescue.” The new season of the freshman series that has attracted more than 11.8 million total viewers since its January 7 premiere is slated to air in early 2024. The network also picked up 12 additional episodes of “Married to Real Estate” for its mid-season renewal.
USA Network renewed “Barmageddon.” The celebrity game show hosted by Blake Shelton and Carson Daly was the network’s best series premiere in nearly three years in total viewers, and the best premiere in the network’s history for an unscripted series. Season two is slated to have more famous names participating in the competition.
Hulu Originals renewed its deal with American High. The streamer has released seven films with the comedy production company since 2019, including “Plan B” and “Crush,” with an upcoming eighth release, “Miguel Wants to Fight.” Jason Zaro will co-produce new films under the deal for Hulu.
Fulwell 73 and CBS Studios extended their first-look deal for another three years. The deal will include scripted, alternative and digital TV across broadcast, cable, streaming and other digital platforms.
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
The second season of HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” will premiere on April 23. Starring and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, the seven-episode season follows a Kansan struggling to fit into the hometown mold.
FOX Nation will release the docuseries “Jussie Smollett: Anatomy of a Hoax” on March 13. The five-part docuseries will feature exclusive interviews with brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, who were part of the plot to perpetrate a staged hate crime on Smollett in 2019. The streaming platform’s Executive Vice President John Finley said, “‘Anatomy of a Hoax’ takes a deep dive into a scam that reverberated through the worlds of entertainment, pop culture, and politics.”
“CNN News Central” will debut its new lineup in April. The network previously announced that John Berman, Kate Bolduan and Sara Sidner will anchor the 9a-12p news block in New York, and Brianna Keilar, Boris Sanchez and Jim Sciutto will anchor the 1-4p news block in Washington, DC.
“Builder Brothers Dream Factory” will premiere on HGTV on March 26. Inspired by “Property Brothers” Drew and Jonathan Scott, the animated series from Sinking Ship Entertainment and Scott Brothers Entertainment will follow a pair of brothers who help to solve problems in their neighborhood. Drew Scott called the series “one of our most personal projects to date,” and Jonathan Scott added, “We were raised to believe that we can dream up any big idea, and there’s always a creative way to come together and solve any problem.”
“Las Pelotaris 1926” will premiere on March 10 on ViX+. Filmed in Mexico and Spain, the series tells the story of three Basque pelota players struggling to achieve their dreams in the 1920s. The original drama series created by Marc Cistaré stars Zuria Vega, Claudia Salas and María de Nati.
COMING UP
Insight TV will celebrate Women’s History Month with “Breakthrough: Women Changing the Game.” The series will showcase the resilience of female athletes in traditionally male-dominated sports, including NASCAR, Jockey and Formula 4. Millennial-focused global channel operator Insight TV and NEO Studios have teamed up to bring the six-part docuseries to audiences worldwide on March 6 at 9p on INFAST, which is available on Samsung TV Plus, Plex and Freevee.
“American Masters: Dr. Tony Fauci” premieres on PBS on March 21 at 8p. The documentary follows Dr. Fauci for two years for a behind-the-scenes look into his career in public health, from the AIDS crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amish production “The Confession Musical” will debut on UP Faith & Family. Based on the book series by New York Times bestselling author Beverly Lewis, “The Heritage of Lancaster County,” the performance will feature Chonda Pierce and John Schneider in the story of two worlds colliding as a young Amish woman searches for her birth mother. The musical will premiere tomorrow, March 3, on the streaming service.
CASTING
Bebe Neuwirth will reprise her role as Lilith in the “Frasier” sequel. Neuwirth will reunite with Jack Cutmore-Scott and Kelsey Grammer in the Paramount+ comedy series.
Kristen Bell will star in and executive produce an as-yet-untitled comedy series. Created and executive produced by Erin Foster, and executive produced by Steven Levitan (“Modern Family”), the show, based on Foster’s life, is the first series order for a 20th Television production at Netflix since the studio joined Disney.
Doug Bradley is the new Joe Chill. The “Hellraiser” star was cast as the “Gotham Knights” villain who killed Bruce Wayne’s parents, who now awaits execution. Bradley will appear in the role for the first time in episode 6 of the CW series.
Christine Horn and Sule Rimi will lead Freevee’s “Classified.” The coming-of-age series from Kagiso Lediga will follow Ella (Imani Pullum), a public school student in Oakland, CA, who evades incarceration by finishing her studies with her family in Johannesburg. Horn will star as Ella’s stepmother, and Rimi will play Ella’s father.
Grantham Coleman will star in Taylor Sheridan’s “Bass Reeves.” The “Rustin” actor joins Lauren E. Banks, Forrest Goodluck and Barry Pepper as a series regular in the Wild West story. Coleman will play Edwin Jones, a man with a promise for the future, according to the series description.
GOING GLOBAL
CBS Reality commissioned a 10-part series with Phoenix Television. The UK entertainment channel will commission the non-scripted limited series “Murder: Fight for the Truth” to tell the stories of heroes who have cracked murder cases. Each episode will delve into one criminal case, four from the UK and six from the US. The series will premiere on April 6 at 10p.
“Get It Beauty” is coming to the US. The Korean lifestyle series from Scott Sternberg Productions and CJ ENM focuses on the latest trends in fashion, fitness, food and wellness.
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RATINGS
Hallmark Channel’s “Loveuary” programming event elevated the network to the #1 spot on weekends and the #2 spot in total day and primetime last month. The annual event, which featured an original movie premiere every Saturday during the month of February, wrapped this past weekend.
The audience for the NAACP Image Awards grew 72% with its return to CBS. The annual ceremony on February 25 drew 2.9 million total viewers in its simulcast across BET, other Paramount Global networks and CBS. The ceremony received 1.5 million viewers on CBS alone.
Broadcast Nielsen Ratings for Monday, February 27
Show, P2+ 000s, (A18-49)
ABC: The Bachelor 2.98 (0.59), The Good Doctor 3.12 (0.30)
CBS: The Neighborhood 6.11 (0.56), Bob Hearts Abishola 5.56 (0.51), NCIS 7.01, NCIS: Hawai’i 5.12 (0.35)
FOX: Alert: Missing Persons Unit 2.35 (0.24)
NBC: America’s Got Talent: All-Stars 5.26 (0.56), Quantum Leap 2.01 (0.35)
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos 1.28 (0.36), El Señor de los Cielos 1.22 (0.44), Amor y Traición 0.98 (0.28)
Univision: Perdona Nuestros Pecados 1.46 (0.42), Mi Camino es Amarte 1.68 (0.46), Cabo 1.34 (0.38)
Source: Nielsen live + same day time period averages
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Jason Hesling is the new executive vice president and head of Fox Alternative Entertainment. Hesling will be responsible for overseeing the development and production of all unscripted series owned by Fox Entertainment, as well as programs FAE produces for third-party buyers.
Sinclair Broadcast Group named Logan Argo as vice president and general manager of KVII in Amarillo, TX, and simulcast station KVIH in Clovis, NM. Argo was most recently the director of sales at the station since 2018.
Vice’s Global President of News & Entertainment Jesse Angelo launched Checker Media. Angelo has subsequently exited the company, following CEO Nancy Dubuc’s recent departure, to develop content within the news, documentary and non-fiction spaces.
Toonz Entertainment appointed Bernhard Stephan and Maria Romanelli in newly-created senior roles. Stephan will serve as director of commercial distribution, and Romanelli will serve as senior sales manager for Italy.
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This Day in History
1903 – The Martha Washington Hotel, catering to women only, opened in New York City.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
During which season of “Frasier” (1993-2004) do Niles and Daphne admit their feelings for each other? Season 7. Kudos to: Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA, Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA, Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton, FL
Today’s Trivia Question
What is the autobiographical TV show-within-the-show based on Larry’s life in Brooklyn called in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (2000-)? (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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AD SALES MARKETING MANAGER >>
REELZ, NYC
Drive advertiser revenue growth on a TOP 25 network. Develop sales materials, presentations, one-sheets. Manage B2B marketing projects & execute sponsorships. Strong deck-writing abilities, positive attitude, self-motivated, collaborative, creative, superior communication skills with a keen eye for detail. 5+ yrs in Sales Marketing preferred. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, AD SALES RESEARCH
E.W. SCRIPPS
NYC
Collect, analyze, & interpret audience data (Nielsen, MRI, iSpot, etc.) for recurring sales reports & ad hoc requests. Synthesize large data sets from multiple sources into compelling & strategic insights for our Linear, CTV, and Distribution sales teams to drive revenue. 10+ yrs of exp. in a TV research role, including managing & leading staff. Full info HERE
RESEARCH ANALYST >>
REELZ, NYC: 2+ years exp generating & analyzing competitive viewing & advertiser information. Support sales, programming, marketing and finance. Working knowledge of NPower, StarMedia, iSpot TV and MRI. Expertise in Excel & PowerPoint. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR OF AD SALES – PLATFORM PARTNER
BBC GLOBAL DIGITAL NEWS & STREAMING
NYC, Hybrid
BBC Global Digital News & Streaming is looking for a highly skilled, NY based, Director of Ad Sales – Platform Partner. The purpose of the role is to launch BBC Studios Youtube and social advertising proposition across the Americas, deliver advertising revenues across the BBC Studios global portfolio and build a best in market Partner Sales team. Full info HERE
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
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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THURSDAY MARCH 2
ABC: Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Alaska Daily, Jimmy Kimmel Live!
CBS: Young Sheldon, Ghosts, So Help Me Todd, CSI: Vegas, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
CW: Walker, Walker: Independence [f]
FOX: Next Level Chef, Animal Control, Call Me Kat
NBC: Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Organized Crime, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
PBS: This Old House, Ask This Old House, Plants Behaving Badly, Plants Behaving Badly
Telemundo: La Casa de los Famosos, El Señor de los Cielos, Amor y Traición
Univision: La Rosa de Guadalupe, Perdona Nuestros Pecados, Mi Camino es Amarte, Cabo |
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