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Today’s Premieres
Apple TV+: Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn
BritBox: The Museum
Hulu: The Conversations Project
Today’s Finale
CW: Moonshine at 9p
Saturday’s Premiere
BBC America: Attenborough: Behind the Lens
IN THE NEWS
The first 2024 Republican presidential candidate debate drew over 12.8 million viewers on Fox News and Fox Business Network. On FNC, the debate was the highest-rated non-sports cable telecast of the year in total viewers, handily beating expectations for the Donald Trump-free event, though just over half of the 24 million viewers for FNC’s coverage of the first Republican debate in 2015.
Live news service “CNN Max” launches September 27. The 24/7 streaming offering leverages CNN’s reporting, global newsgathering and live programming from CNN US, CNN International and original programming built specifically for Max. Titles include “CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta, Rahel Solomon, Amara Walker and Fredricka Whitfield” and “CNN Newsroom with Jim Sciutto.” CNN Max will also feature “Amanpour,” “Anderson Cooper 360,” “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” and other anchors, correspondents and contributors.
UK “Love Island” host Maya Jama will host the first season of Peacock’s spinoff, “Love Island Games.” Starting November 1, new episodes of the reality show will drop six days a week. Comedian Iain Stirling returns as narrator in the new format that brings together fan-favorite Islanders from various “Love Island” iterations.
Also tapped as hosts were Emma and Matt Willis for “Love Is Blind: UK.” “I love to play matchmaker with my friends and love LOVE so I am so excited to be co-hosting the first ever UK version of ‘Love is Blind’,” said Emma Willis. “I’ve loved going to work with Matt and we’re both obsessed with the show, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity!” The series, produced by CPL Productions, is set to launch next year.
The actors’ strike is at an “inflection point,” Fran Drescher told The Associated Press. “At some point you have to say no more… It’s taken on a bigger scope, it’s greater than the sum of its parts. I think it’s a conversation now about the culture of big business, and how it treats everybody up and down the ladder in the name of profit.” As for the studios, “Shame on them,” said “They stand on the wrong side of history.”
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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
“The show might be big and noisy, but we’re not,” said the producers of “The Crown” about portraying Princess Diana’s death. The scene was filmed with “enormous sensitivity,” said executive producers Andy Harries and Suzanne Mackie. “We’re thoughtful people and we’re sensitive people,” Mackie said. “There were very careful, long conversations about how we were going to do it.”
Sky and 72 Films have secured access to Caitlyn Jenner and archival footage for “House of Kardashian.” Clare Cameron, 72 Films executive producer, said of the three-part docuseries, “Through our interviews with those who have been in the family’s orbit since the beginning, we uncover their personal motivations, and explore how a changing culture allowed their influence on women around the world to thrive.”
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
“Rick and Morty” season seven premieres on October 15. The Adult Swim animated series following a sociopathic genius scientist and his grandson will debut its upcoming season in over 134 countries and 38 languages, and episodes will be available for purchase from digital retailers the day after the premiere on Adult Swim. The new season will also be available to stream in 2024.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster-led series “The Artful Dodger” premieres on Disney+ on November 29. The Australian original series, also starring David Thewlis (“Naked,” “Harry Potter”) and Maia Mitchell (“The Fosters”), is a follow-up to Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist” set in 1850s Australia.
OWN’s “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” returns September 16. This season’s stars include Melody Shari and Martell Holt, Kimmi and Mauice Scott, Marsau and LaTisha “Tisha” Scott, as well as Tiffany and Louis Whitlow, beauty maven Stormi Steele and her husband Courtner Beasley, plus Tisha’s cousin Keke Jabbar.
“Evolution Earth” premieres on PBS on September 6. Evolutionary biologist Dr. Shane Campbell-Staton (“Human Footprint”) narrates the new climate series uncovering the ways animals adapt to the changing climate. “As an evolutionary biologist and professor, I enjoy exploring new ways to help people understand and get excited about the changing world around us,” said Dr. Campbell-Staton.
MGM’s “Billy the Kid” season two premieres on October 15. Part one of the series – one of the channel’s top three most-viewed original series in the history of the premium network – will air four episodes this fall, with part two following next year.
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s premiere of the Ukrainian fantasy series “Cossacks” arrives on Crackle on September 1. Directed, written and shot on location in Ukraine and featuring a cast of Ukrainian actors, “Cossacks” is a 12-episode sword and sorcery fantasy series.
COMING UP
Jerry O’Connell was named host of a special program to mark the 57th anniversary of “Star Trek” on September 8. The “Star Trek: Lower Decks” star will salute the franchise for Star Trek Day 2023, which will also include “Star Trek: Lower Decks” screenings in the US, the UK and Canada ahead of the fourth season’s release. The special will be available to watch on StarTrek.com/Day, YouTube, Twitch and Facebook, and will be available to stream on Paramount+, Pluto TV and Mixable; it will also air on select local CBS affiliates, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Fave TV and Smithsonian.com.
MTV set its biggest JERZDAY ever with “All Star Shore” on September 21. The global competition series is will follow new episodes of “Jersey Shore Family Vacation.” Narrated by Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, the series focuses on 12 of the biggest stars from “Jersey Shore,” “Geordie Shore,” “Germany Shore,” “Acapulco Shore,” “Rio Shore,” “F Boy Island” and “Too Hot to Handle” on an island off of Cartagena, Columbia.
Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida, Grupo Frontera, Karol G, Peso Pluma and Shakira top the finalists’ list for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Telemundo. The award show spanning 48 categories will broadcast live on Telemundo from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida, on October 5, starting at 7p. The show will also air simultaneously on Universo, Peacock, the Telemundo app and Telemundo Internacional.
SPORTS ROUNDUP
Ad inventory for the US Open is sold out. Disney Advertisings has said that commercial inventory for the tournament, televised on ABC, ESPN and ESPN+ has more than 20 sponsors and approximately 150 advertisers, including presenting sponsors American Express, Cadillac, Evian and others.
FOX Sports added three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman to “FOX NFL Kickoff.” Edelman joins host Charissa Thompson, alongside analysts Charles Woodson, Michael Vick and NFL insider Peter Schrager on Sundays at 11a ahead of “FOX NFL Sunday.” Brad Zager, president of production and operations, and executive producer at FOX Sports, said, “[Edelman’s] passion for the game, experience as a Super Bowl champion, and ability to connect with fans will unquestionably make him a valuable addition to our team, both on and off the screen.”
Byron Allen’s HBCU GO kicks off the 2023 college football season with the three-hour “HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show.” The special led by HBCU sports play-by-play analyst Charlie Neal offers fans a behind-the-lens look at the cultural engagement experienced at an HBCU football game. Featured interviews will include: Leslie Frazier of the Buffalo Bills, Eddie George of Tennessee State University, Javon Hargrave of the San Francisco 49ers and Steve Wyche of the NFL Network.
GOING GLOBAL
“You can’t rely on global streamers to make local dramas,” said Hannah Sjärne, Swedish public broadcaster SVT CEO. Speaking on the impact of global SVOD services, Sjärne said, “When you look into the future of drama, people living in different countries, you can’t rely on the streamers as you are dependent on their international business plans….Public service media is totally essential. We are the ones to rely on for drama.”
“Succession,” “Happy Valley” and “The Traitors” won big at the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards. Kate Winslet won Best TV Actor – Drama for “I Am Ruth” and Jamie Demetriou won Best TV Actor – Comedy for “Stath Lets Flats;” Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” won Best Comedy Series. The festival’s Operations Director Bianca Newby said, “What a year it has been for TV but once again, the creative talent on show tonight has demonstrated just how strong and resilient our industry is.”
Perpetual Entertainment pre-sold new shows to broadcasters in the UK and Australia. The deals were brokered through Marmalade Sky TV. Titles from the Australian film and TV production company include the talent-led travel series “Jimmy Doherty’s New Zealand Escape,” true-crime series “The Murder of Lyn Dawson” and “King Con,” and “Hitler’s Handmaidens.”
EarthxTV acquired the rights to “Texas Gator Savers.” The 10-episode series following conservationists and alligator wranglers Gary Saurage and wife Shannon is currently in production.
BBC ordered “Hot Flush” from “Happy Valley” creator Sally Wainwright. The series is set in Hebden Bridge and follows the lives of five women who form a punk-rock band to enter a talent contest. Wainwright previously described the project as a “celebration of women of a certain age and all the life-stuff they suddenly find themselves negotiating/dealing with.”
“Clarkson’s Farm” fate is still uncertain, as Prime Video UK hasn’t confirmed the future of the docuseries. The series has faced backlash following Jeremy Clarkson’s column about Meghan Markle earlier this year, in which he wrote Markle should be “made to parade naked through the streets in every town in Britain while the crowds throw lumps of excrement at her.” Head of UK Unscripted Fozia Khan said at the Edinburgh TV Festival yesterday, “There are lots of discussions going on but the thing that’s important to say is there is so much more going on to the show than Clarkson.”
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EXECUTIVE MOVES
IMG appointed the first co-heads of multisport content for production. Sally Brown and Steve Rudge will oversee IMG’s production relationships with the likes of UFC, EuroLeague, Super League Rudby, World’s Strongest Man, World Championship Snooker and Grand Slam Tennis.
IN MEMORIAM
Actress Hersha Parady died at age 78. Parady, who suffered from a brain tumor, was best known to TV audiences for her role as Alice Garvey on “Little House on the Prairie.”
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This Day in History
1998 – Lauryn Hill released her debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” (which later won 5 Grammy Awards including Album of the Year, Billboard Album of the Year).
Friday Fun Fact
If you tried a new variety of apple every day, it would take more than 20 years to try them all.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
How much did Lucille Bluth guess a banana cost on “Arrested Development” (2003-2006, 2013-2019)? $10. Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA, Heather Allen-WWE Corporation/Stamford, CT, Louis Lewow-FITE/Atlanta, Craig Kallin-Schellman/Orlando, Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, Mark Selby-Melbar Entertainment Group/Toronto, ON, David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union/Burbank, CA, Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
What is Zoey’s last name on “Zoey 101” (2005-2008)? (Email trivia@cynopsis.com 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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SENIOR STUDIO TECHNICAL MANAGER
A+E NETWORKS
HYBRID NYC
Technical manager for live, studio, productions/events. Provides technical oversight, support, solutions, troubleshooting, and in-house technical resource. Functions as Studio and Tech Manager for Studio and Tech Manager for remote productions, on-site and off-site corporate events. Requires 5-7 years production technical management experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT LICENSING
A+E NETWORKS
REMOTE
Negotiate, draft & review agreements for owned & operated platforms/services, third-party platform. Exp. in digital media, content licensing (domestic/international), linear & on-demand rights & distribution, Privacy & Data Security preferred. Min 5 yrs of exp. supporting digital media at media company or streaming platform. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FETV
NYC
Represent FETV & FMC to media community via ongoing communications & relationship building. Maintain & develop strong working relationships w/both agencies & internal departments in support of sales efforts. Work w/sales management, pricing & planning to achieve quarterly revenue goals. 5+ yrs media sales exp. preferably in cable TV- agency exp. +. Full info HERE
SENIOR DESIGNER, MOTION GRAPHICS & DIGITAL >>
REELZ/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Strong graphic design foundation including – typography, color, composition & concepts & stays up to date with motion design trends & visual effects. Expert level experience w/After Effects, Photoshop & Illustrator is req. Knowledge of InDesign & 3D design software is a +. Exp. in greenscreen keying, tracking & rotoscoping techniques are also a +. Full info HERE
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Proactively identify, research, and develop new opportunities for our family-friendly programming blocks on ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, Telemundo, & other media & digital/social outlets. Support creation and present strategic, cross-media concepts to multiple stakeholder groups that meet our client’s business objectives. 8 + yrs of business dev. exp. Full info HERE
SENIOR MANAGER, AD SALES MARKETING
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NYC
Manage the pre-sale client facing pitch process and post-sale activation of cross-platform television, streaming, digital & social media integrated marketing programs. Write & create compelling sales presentations, one-sheets & cross-platform sponsorship opportunities. 5+ yrs exp. with ad sales marketing, integrated marketing, brand advertising. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
NYC or LOS ANGELES
Manage messaging, vision and strategy in the marketplace and internally. Responsible for helping to build, execute and enhance ad sales brand reputation and to raise awareness of the organization both internally and externally. 10+ years’ related media experience and experience with an ad sales organization. Full info HERE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR >>
BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT/NYC/NJ: Coordinating onboarding for all new hires.
Administering the benefits and payroll changes for employees accurately.
Maintaining an efficient filing system—paper and electronic, for employee and company records related to their job functions. Building a successful bridge between management and employees. 7 yrs entertainment exp. preferred. Full Info HERE
DIRECTOR, MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Oversee media systems operations, including daily operations as well as development and implementation of overall media supply chain. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders on design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for media systems. 7+ yrs of work exp. in the areas of television, media, or consumer products. Full info HERE
TV/VIDEO SPONSORSHIP-PRODUCT INTEGRATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE >>
GAME ON MEDIA SOLUTIONS/Remote: Game On Media Solutions is looking for an independent business development oriented sponsorship sales representative. Focus will be on TV/Streaming project opportunities for brands that include product integration and placement. This is an Independent Contractor performance compensated opening. Attractive fees can be earned for closed deals. Full info HERE
BRAND ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/NYC: Full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office. The Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Fashion, Beauty, CPG and Lifestyle clients. Full info HERE
TALENT ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/LA: Full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to a Talent Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven & have strong communication and writing skills. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Develop and oversee the production of a daily or weekly national political show that covers the most important political news and events of the day. Develop and execute strategies to increase the show’s audience and engagement. At least 5 years of experience as an executive producer for a political show or similar program. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Oversee all editorial and entertainment content, news production and presentation. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the show: producing, writing, and guiding creative. Develop content for the News @ TEN, plan, assign and create production schedules. 7 years of experience as executive producer or show producer. Network experience preferred. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT >>
SHOUT! FACTORY/LOS ANGELES: P&L responsibility, ownership over all aspects of a project, standalone releases or a licensed library of titles. Works w/production, publicity, creative services, distribution/sales, digital, finance, legal, acquisitions & licensors to best position the project for success. 7+ yrs of exp. in marketing, business development, or product management. Full info HERE
SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER >>
SHOUT! FACTORY/LOS ANGELES: Prepare accurate reports using data from internal & external sources for sales planning & analysis. Communicate w/our distributor on a regular basis with an understanding of their systems & deadlines. Announce release date, pricing confirmation & metadata for staff & distributor. 3+Yrs exp. in Sales Planning & Analysis/Finance Administration. Full info HERE
SENIOR CONTENT PRODUCER
INTERACTIVE ONE
NYC
Oversee video/creative production team thru ideation, production planning, crew/talent hiring, & budget/project management. Shepherd campaigns from development, pre-production, & production thru editing & delivery. Help w/shoots as well as postproduction team. 5+ yrs exp. spanning editorial, design, advertising agency, film, branded entertainment. Full info HERE
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
INTERACTIVE ONE
NYC
Respond to both RFPs and direct-to-client assignments from brands and agencies. Examine client brief and lead ideation or adapt pre-existing creative. Identify innovative storytelling and emerging video formats. Minimum of 7 yrs exp. producing compelling video, television and digital media content across multiple channels and platforms. Full info HERE
AD SALES PLANNER >>
SINCLAIR BROADCASTING GROUP/NYC, Hybrid: Responsible for creating, analyzing & communicating sales proposals to the Sales team for presentation to advertising agencies and/or clients. Collaborate w/all media platforms & departments to create proposals, execute campaigns, manage stewardship & pacing of linear & digital deals. Point of contact post sale & provide excellent client services. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, PRODUCTION LIFETIME/LMN MARKETING PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
A+E NETWORKS
Remote
Lead campaign planning & production oversight, ensuring best-in-class creative. Direct Campaign Planning rollouts & ensure production readiness of marketing initiatives. Oversee production on high-end graphics/design/editorial projects. 7+ yrs working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative team, with relevant work exp. in production management. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/NYC: Determine best news stories for the program and create daily rundown. Work with show host in program preparation and execution. Identify compelling news stories. Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to producers, associate producers, and casting producers. 3+ years executive producing experience or overseeing newscast production. Full info HERE
STAGE MANAGER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/WASHINGTON DC: Works with Production management to maintains cast and crew lists and manages local rehearsal and show calendar. Oversee daily technical run-throughs directly prior to shows. Willing and able to work shifts between 12noon to 11pm and occasional Weekends and some longer hours during election and special events. Full info HERE
BROADCAST ENGINEER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/WASHINGTON DC: Troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of television broadcast equipment, computers, and broadcast computer networks in a 24x7x365 environment. Serve as E.I.C. during live and taped shows. Electrical Engineering, or other technical degree preferred. 5+ yrs as broadcast engineer, or equivalent knowledge. 5+ yrs in live TV production. Full info HERE
PRODUCER >>
NEWSMAX MEDIA INC/NEW YORK: Generate story ideas through research of news reports, social media, websites & contacts. Strong understanding of Newsmax brand & talent. Identify impactful news stories that result in provocative, compelling television. Delegate responsibilities as appropriate to associate producers, assignment editors & video editors. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Full info HERE
AD SALES COORDINATOR, DIRECT RESPONSE
TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Work with account executives & sales planners utilizing internal computer system to fulfill sales orders through the execution of client schedules. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad agencies & TV One to resolve discrepancies, confirm schedule changes & distribute post & pre-logs. Bachelor’s degree or 2 yrs of exp. in advertising sales. Full info HERE
MANAGER OF ENTERPRISE CONTENT, WTKR
SCRIPPS NETWORKS
NORFOLK, VA
Collaborates w/other newsroom managers to leverage the Scripps content strategy as the foundation for market-specific local content strategy. Leading a team of people to regularly & reliably produce targeted enterprise & investigative stories of impact & importance to our community. 3 yrs of exp. in digital media, journalism, broadcast preferred. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR, DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND PARTNERSHIPS
TV ONE
SILVER SPRING MD, NYC, Hybrid Remote
Develop, cultivate, and socialize vision, mission, and strategy for Digital Business, Programming Visibility, Content Creation and Content Partnerships & Data Governance. Lead and facilitate cross-functional and cross-company project teams. 12 yrs in the media & emerging platform landscape with building digital platforms and vMVPD growth strategy. Full info HERE
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FRIDAY AUGUST 25
ABC: Will Trent, 20/20
CBS: NFL Football
CW: Family Law, Moonshine [f]
FOX: WWE Friday Night SmackDown
NBC: American Ninja Warrior, Dateline NBC
PBS: Washington Week with the Atlantic, Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, Great Performances, One Voice: The Songs We Share
Telemundo: Los 50, Secretos de Sangre
Univision: Eternamente Amándonos, Tierra de Esperanza, Mujer |
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