11/01/19: CBS planning US version of James Corden’s UK hit, A League of Their Own

 

Tonight’s Premieres

Amazon: Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan
Apple TV+: Dickinson, For All Mankind, Ghostwriter, Helpsters, The Morning Show, See, Snoopy in Space
CMT: CMT’s Nashville Squares at 8p
Hulu: Love Island: Australia
Netflix: Atypical, The Deep, Hache
Nickelodeon: America’s Most Musical Family at 7p
Starz: In the Long Run at 10p
 
Tonight’s Finale
Showtime: Couple’s Therapy at 10p
 
Saturday’s Finale
ID: Fear Thy Neighbor at 10p
 
Sunday’s Premieres
Bravo: The Real Housewives of Atlanta at 8p
Food Network: Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge at 9p
ID: On the Case with Paula Zahn at 10p
Science Channel: Unearthed at 9p
Smithsonian Channel: The Life of Earth at 9p
TLC: 90 Day Fiance at 8p
Travel: The Alaska Triangle at 10p
 
Sunday’s Finales
Jungo TV: Bushido Battleground at 8p
Discovery: Why We Hate at 11p
PBS: The Durrells in Corfu on Masterpiece at 8p
Showtime: The Affair at 9p
 
IN THE NEWS
 
CBS is planning to remake James Corden’s long-running Sky game show, A League Of Their Own, and will turn to the late night host for help tweaking it for U.S. audiences. Series will be produced by Fulwell 73, which includes Corden as a partner, and CPL Productions, creator of the UK format.  
 
Food Network has begun production on a six-episode reboot of Food Network Challenge, which ran from 2005 to 2011. Hosted by Ian Ziering (Sharknado), series pits the country’s top cake makers, bakers and sugar artists against each other in two rounds of theme battles. The season premiere will celebrate holiday film A Christmas Story, and is slated to air on Monday, December 23.
 
The National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences announced that primetime offshoots of daytime programs will now compete in the Daytime Emmy Awards. The new rule looks to clarify the difference between daytime and primetime Emmy eligibility.
 
Catherine Herridge is joining CBS News as a senior investigative correspondent, this month. Herridge, who had been with Fox News since its 1996 launch, will cover national security and intelligence issues and report original investigations.
 
Facebook is suing Israeli mobile surveillance firm NSO Group for allegedly hacking WhatsApp earlier this year. The tech giant is accusing NSO of installing malware on the phones of some 1,400 WhatsApp users, includig at least 100 civically prominent figures. “This should serve as a wake-up call for technology companies, governments and all internet users,” WhatsApp’s head Will Cathcart wrote in op-ed in The Washington Post.
 
Carrie Underwood will team with Ryan Seacrest as guest co-host of Live with Kelly and Ryan on Friday, November 8. The longtime friends met on American Idol in 2005, when Underwood won the show’s fourth season.
 
Anne Wojcicki, co-found and CEO of pioneering genetics company 23ANDME, will join ABC’s Shark Tank on the episode airing Sunday, November 17 at 9p.
 
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Microsoft’s computer game, Minesweeper, is being reworked as a TV competition series. The project, in the works via a deal with OBB Pictures, will feature strategy with the addition of teamwork and athleticism. OBB has already begun looking for a host.
 
Quibi ordered The Now from Peter and Bobby Farrelly and Anonymous Content. Dave Franco is set to lead the comedy, which is being written by Peter Farrelly (Green Book), Steve Leff (The Ranch) and Pete Jones (Hall Pass). The Now explores what makes life worth living, focusing on Ed Poole (Franco), who finds clarity when a secret from his past has seemingly destroyed his future.
 
Freemantle is expanding into the scripted space with a global agreement and an equity investment deal in production company The Immigrant. It marks Freemantle’s first major equity investment in the Latinx and Hispanic scripted market. BRON Ventures will also invest in The Immigrant, acquiring a minority stake.  
 
NBC is developing Wellsville, a drama inspired by author H.G. Wells’ works, from writer George Northy (Charmed), Fox Entertainment’s SideCar Content Accelerator and Universal TV, according to Deadline. Series centers on Ellie, a young scientist lured to a secluded island under the pretense of curing her terminally ill mother, who soon discovers there is more to the island and its inhabitants than it seems.
 
Fox greenlit Building Security, from SNL vet Steve Koren, 3 Arts Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV. Workplace comedy, written by Koren, centers on a group of hardworking but extremely ill-equipped men and women who serve a commercial office building’s residents.
 
Safehouse Pictures inked a two-year first-look TV deal with Legendary Television Studio. Joby Harold and Tory Tunnell’s company, which produces WGN’s Underground, previously had an overall television deal with Warner Bros.   
 
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
 
Man vs. Bear premieres Wednesday, December 4 at 9p on Discovery. The new competition series pits humans against powerful grizzlies to test the limits of strength, speed and stamina.  
 
TLC invites viewers to see what it’s like to unplug in new six-part series, Welcome to Plathville, premiering Tuesday, November 5 at 10p. Reality show centers on parents Kim and Barry Plath and their brood of nine, who live remotely in rural Georgia and have never had soda, don’t know who Spider-Man or Tom Brady is, and have never watched TV.
 
Calling all students! Enter the Cynopsis Homecoming contest by answering one of these two questions:  Do you think sharing OTT subscription passwords is cheating? Or: How can TV advertising be improved? All entries will be reviewed and judged by a Cynopsis editor; the winner will receive a $250 gift card, have their article published in a special edition on Friday, November 29 and be recognized at our awards event in Manhattan in February 2020.  Entries should be 100-400 words; content, originality and grammar will be judged. Please submit entries to [email protected]. Subject line: Homecoming Contest.  
 
COMING UP
 
John Legend will host NBC’s Global Citizen Prize, bowing Friday, December 20 at 8p. Special celebrates the movement of engaged citizens using their collective voice to end extreme poverty.
 
Ovation TV’s The Actors Studio Mastering the Art Form delves into the history of The Actors Studio. The half-hour documentary debuts Friday, November 8 at 12p.
 
Brad Paisley Thinks He’s Special airs Tuesday, December 3 at 8p on ABC. The country star will be joined by Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Hootie & The Blowfish, Jonas Brothers, The Bachelor franchise host Chris Harrison and NFL legend Peyton Manning.
 
Court TV features exclusive interviews with Harvey Weinstein’s defense team and accusers on Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan on Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5 at 8p. The segment airs before the network’s coverage of Weinstein’s criminal trial in January 2020.
 
CASTING
 
Leslie Mann (The Other Woman, This Is 40) was tapped to star in Amazon thriller, The Power… Julia Garner, Anna Chlumsky, Laverne Cox, Katie Lowes and Alexis Floyd were cast in Shonda Rhimes’ upcoming Netflix drama, now titled Inventing Anna… Corbin Reid (Valor) and Andrea Bordeaux (NCIS: Los Angeles) were set as leads in Starz pilot Run the World… Tawny Cypress (Unforgettable) and Jasmin Savoy Brown (The Leftovers) were cast as series regulars in Showtime’s drama pilot Yellowjackets… Deadline reports that Sean Bean (Game of Thrones) landed a series regular role on Season 2 of TNT’s Snowpiercer.
 
PODCAST POSTS
 
Netflix is about to delve into the scripted podcast format, reports Variety. The Only Podcast Left is set in the world of the streamer’s post-apocalyptic series Daybreak, with showrunner and head writer Aron Coleite onboard as EP. Six-episode narrative is designed as a complement to the main show.
 
Tenderfoot TV’s horror anthology, Radio Rental, bowed on Thursday with a surprise guest: Rainn Wilson. The Office star joined the true crime podcast creator and host, Payne Lindsey.
 
STREAMING
 
Bravo Digital launched Bravo Spotlight, a mobile-first product to engage viewers in a chronological and visual storytelling model. The first Spotlight focuses on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, premiering Sunday, November 3 at 8p, as a pre-premiere primer for fans featuring never-before-seen video and images.
 
Samsung’s free live TV offering added CBSN, CBS News’ free 24/7 streaming news service. They join over 70 free TV channels on Samsung TV Plus.
 
Season 5 of Schitt’s Creek is now available free on CW Seed with no subscription, login or authentication required.
 
Culinary fans can stream live cooking classes via the Food Network Kitchen app. The line-up of classes features two-way interaction allowing users to communicate in real-time with the net’s experts, including Giada De Laurentiis and others.
 
Verizon Media and MGM Resorts International struck an exclusive multiyear partnership between Yahoo! Sports and BetMGM, an interactive gambling application. Integration is expected to take place by the end of November. In addition to their digital endeavors, the two entities are planning to create collaborative content experiences and live event for the sports fan.
 
Gusto Worldwide Media teamed with Wavefront TV to launch Gusto TV’s connected television advertising platform. Wavefront TV will manage Gusto’s OTT growth as it expands it streaming presence in the U.S, and will work with video ad management platform Beachfront to deploy ads across Gusto TV’s growing OTT television network.
 
TECH TALK
 
Google announced lead form extensions to help advertisers capture leads from their search advertising text campaigns. The extensions, on Search for mobile, simplify the process of filling out forms for consumers who want more information about a company’s products and services.  
 
In the third quarter of 2019, marketers spent 115% more on ecommerce compared to a year ago. The investments were mostly made on Amazon, according to Marin Software’s Q3 2019 Digital Advertising Benchmark Report. The report shows a seasonal leap in ecommerce advertising and mobile search among brands that buy media on its platform. That leap is largely attributed to Amazon Advertising and Prime Day. The cost per ecommerce click rose 10.5% compared with the second quarter of 2019. Retailers, in total, spent 40% of their budgets on Shopping ads, while the number of clicks on Shopping ads rose 14% quarter-over-quarter.
 
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RATINGS
 
The final ratings numbers of Game 7 of the 2019 Worlds Series were a grand slam for Fox and Major League Baseball. The Washington Nationals’ win over the Houston Astros drew 24 million viewers across all of Fox’s platforms.
 
TV Time October Anticipation Report
The most anticipated television series for November
New Shows:
His Dark Materials (BBC One) – 11/3
The Mandalorian (Disney+) – 11/12
See (AppleTV+) – 11/1
The Morning Show (AppleTV+) – 11/1
Harley Quinn (DC Universe) – 11/29

Returning Shows:
The End of the F***ing World (Channel 4) – 11/4
Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) – 11/10
The Crown (Netflix) – 11/17
Atypical (Netflix) – 11/17
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Amazon) – 11/1
Methodology: TV Time ranked the tens of millions of show follows for TV series in the app to determine the most anticipated global broadcast, cable and OTT series of Oct. 2018.
 
Live + Same Day Viewers AA (millions) Wednesday, October 30 time period averages
Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated Live+SD
FOX: 21.9 million
2019 World Series 21.9
NBC: 7.13 million
Chicago Fire 7.76, Chicago Med 7.31, Chicago PD 6.33
CBS: 4.69 million
Survivor 6.27, SEAL Team 4.42, S.W.A.T. 3.39
ABC: 3.30 million
The Goldbergs 4.05, Schooled 3.16, Modern Family 3.92, Single Parents 2.71, Stumptown 2.67
UNI: 1.16 million
La Rosa de Guadalupe 1.41, Cuna de Lobos 1.14, El Dragon 0.92
TELE: 1.34 million
Exatlon Estados Unidos 1.42, El Final del Paraiso 1.35, El Senor de los Cielos 1.24
CW: 0.74 million
Riverdale 0.78, Nancy Drew 0.69

Wednesday A18-49 Ratings
FOX 5.6/24, NBC 1.1/5, CBS 0.8/3, ABC 0.7/3, UNI 0.4/2, TELE 0.4/2, CW 0.2/1
 
EXECUTIVE MOVES
 
Jamila Hunters was named Senior Vice President, Current Series and Alternative Programming at Freeform. She was previously President of Khalabo Ink Society, Kenya Barris’ Netflix-based production company.

Friday Fun Fact

There are more atoms in a single glass of water than glasses of water in all the oceans on the Earth.
 
This Day in History
1985 – Bill Gates and Microsoft first launched Microsoft Windows.
 
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which 1954 daytime talk show, 1958 variety show and 1977-1978 sitcom all had the same name? The Betty White Show. Kudos to: Sue Funke-A&E/NYC; Joe Gioscia-NBCUniversal/NYC; Marni C. Gold/Hawthorne, NJ; Andrew Goldman-Fathom Events/NYC; John Kukla-FOX4More/Dallas, TX; Paul Blutter-Walk and Talk Production Rentals/Burbank, David Garber-Loyola Marymount University, Playa Vista, CA;  Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/Los Angeles, CA; David Westberg-SAG-AFTRA Credit Union, Burbank, CA; Mark Selby-FRANK Content/Toronto, Canada.
 
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A+E Networks/NY:
Provide analysis, insights & reporting to the A+E Distribution Sales and Marketing teams with the goal of maximizing A+E subscribers across traditional and emerging Pay TV platforms. Full info HERE (11/23)


PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
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9story Media Grp/NY: Skg oper hands-on candidate to support Production team on a new animated children’s series. Focus on audio and music prod. Must be organized and detail oriented. 2+ yrs production exp, Audio production exp is a plus. Knowledge of SAG-AFTRA Animation agreements. Full info HERE (11/22) 

MGR, AD SALES PARTNERSHIPS >>
A+E Networks/NY:
Manage the departmental activities for monetizing network content and assets to drive national ad sales revenue. Full Info/Apply HERE (11/21)

ENTERTAINMENT ATTORNEY >>

WHEELHOUSE GROUP/LA: Exp (5-7yrs) attorney versed in unscripted prog negotiations, Prod Svc, Co-Prod, Talent and Dev Agrmts. Plus, practical prod exp overseeing and directing prod personnel on prod issues, rights & clearance, risk asmt, and overseeing watch-downs and assoc legal issues. Full info HERE (11/20)
 
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ION MEDIA/NY: Resp for design and creation of high quality, on-brand, multimedia graphics for print, digital, and outdoor media, plus sales prsnts and collateral. Min 3 yrs exp. Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Prod Ste, Mac and PC oper sys, Microsoft Off Ste and PPT. Full info HERE (11/20).
 
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ION MEDIA/NY: Dir to oversee Sales Research team to arm Sales grp with network perf metrics and competitive advantages. Collect, analyze and interpret audience data for Sales reports and ad hoc requests. Must have 7 yrs exp with knowledge of Nielsen systems and other research tools. Full info HERE (11/20).
 
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A+E/NY: Oversee data privacy & sec compliance, best prac & risk mgmt, to align the networks’ intl procedures, extl vendor & client rel with shifting legal privacy frameworks & defend against security threats. Must have JD, min 5yrs legal exp pref within media or tech fields, extensive knwl of domestic & int’l data privacy & sec legal frameworks.  Apply HERE (11/20)
 
MANAGER, MARKET RESEARCH ANALYSIS >>
CMA/NSH, TN: Seeks candidate to org and mine CMA’s current subs. Create research, presentations, white papers, newsletter, etc. Support ad-hoc events and init which require mkt and data inputs/insights. BA/BS, 3 yrs exp in mkt res and analytics, mktg or related field. Media or music ind exp preferred. Knwl of media and data tools. Full info HERE (11/20)
 
CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR >>
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY/LA: Seeks individual to collect, track, audit and monitor all pertinent data and information from production, talent, and license contracts. BA required with 2 yrs exp in a law firm, network, or studio. Exp with guild agreements a plus. Full info HERE (11/20)
 
MANAGER, RESEARCH ANALYTICS >>
Viacom/NY: Resp for leading research analytics and reporting for sr channel partners across linear and non-linear properties. Must have hands-on tech skills, using reporting tools and industry specific tools. Full info HERE (11/20)

MGR, MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING >>
BET/NYC: 
Manage and schedule content to our VOD and EST (Electronic Sell Through) partners. Previous exp in TV programming and/or scheduling. Great organizational & communication skills a must. Full info HERE(11/9)

DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS >>
National Geographic/LA: 
Run point on major NGC public relations campaigns for upcoming 2.0 tentpole projects, with a primary focus on scripted content. also be responsible for planning and overseeing assigned shows and talent at key industry events. 10 yrs relevant exp. Full info HERE (11/9)

COORDINATOR, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT >>
VENN/NYC: 
Assist the department with planning, organization and execution. Candidate must have knowledge of, and passion for the media and gaming industries, staying up to date across the latest trends. Full info HERE (11/8)

MGR, PRODUCTION ACCOUNTS >>
Nickelodeon/NYC: Supervise logistic and financial elements of Nick Experience projects. Manage aspects of production, including but not limited to legal, risk assessment and financial. 4 yrs of exp in prod. accounting or prod management. Full info HERE (11/8)

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE >>
Major League Soccer/NYC: 
Establish/maintain company-wide KPI measurements and associated processes to drive strategic decision making. 8+ years of experience, preferably in business intelligence, analytics or relevant data driven support roles. Full info HERE (11/8)

VP, ANALYTICS >>
Major League Soccer/NYC:
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COORDINATOR, INTEGRATED MEDIA SOLUTIONS >>
Major League Soccer/NYC:
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TV AD SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SR ACCT EXECUTIVE >>
Black News Channel/NYC: 
Exp’d in Major market and Network TV Sales and is an extremely motivated multi-platform sales professional. Exceed or at a minimum achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales/revenue goals. Min 5 yrs media sales exp.  Full info HERE (11/8)

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE >>
Ride TV/NYC & ATL:
 confident, driven, goal-oriented, relentless, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and the ultimate team player to succeed in the fast-past entrepreneurial sales environment. 8 yrs sales expe, preferably in the ad sales space. Full info HERE (11/8)

SALES PLANNER >>
Ride TV/Chicago/LA/NYC:
 Develop media proposals and create sales presentations for all RIDE TV networks and platforms utilizing all available research, sales and content resources. Minimum 1 yr exp as ad sales planner or 3+ yrs as an ad sales assistant. Full info HERE (11/8)

SALES PLANNER >>
The Weather Group/NYC: 
Dvlp sales plans/packages for clients that meet the needs of the network, clients & sales staff. 2-3 yrs of ad sales ind exp (agency and/or sales) Media math req’d. Potential growth into Sales position Full info HERE (11/7)

DIRECTOR of DEVELOPMENT >>
Thriving NYC production company:
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SALES ASSISTANT >>
UP/NYC:
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INVENTORY MANAGER >>
UP/NYC:
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DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL & DIGITAL OPERATIONS >>
NBC Sports/Stamford CT: 
Oversee the design, development, deployment, and support of state-of-the-art sports content management systems, web services and API’s. Full info HERE (11/2)

Jr PUBLICIST >>
NBC SPORTS/Stamford CT:
 Publicize and promote NBC Sports Group programming in accordance with the overall strategy and brand positioning. BA degree. Min 2 yrs exp working in PR a
nd/or Sports industry. Full info HERE (11/2)

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT >>  
9 Story Media Group/NYC: Provide administrative support to two executives in a collaborative, creative, fast-paced environment working in production of current series and development of new properties. Candidate must be organized, detail oriented and self-directed, with strong verbal and written comm skills. Full info HERE (11/2)

MULTI-PLATFORM MARKETING MGR >>
SNY/NYC:
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NBC SPORTS/Philadelphia:
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ABC: American Housewife, Fresh Off the Boat, 20/20
CBS: Hawaii Five-0, Magnum P.I., Blue Bloods
CW: Charmed, Dynasty
FOX: WWE Friday Night SmackDown
NBC: The Blacklist, Dateline NBC
PBS: Washington Week, Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, Great Performances,
Telemundo: Exatlon Estados Unidos, El Final del Paraiso, El Senor de los Cielos
Univision: La Rosa de Guadalupe, Cuna de Lobos, El Dragon
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