Cynopsis

Cynopsis 07/15/25: HBO Max’s “Harry Potter” gets going

Tuesday July 15, 2025    IN THE NEWS New research from Hub’s “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction” survey shows viewers seeing strong value in streaming TV, as the most cost-effective entertainment choice among consumers. But there’s a flag on the play, The rise in consumers who are “very concerned” about the economy and determined to […]

Cynopsis 07/14/25: Tyler Perry series renamed amid lawsuit; “South Park” pulled from Paramount+; CBS shifts “CIA” to midseason

Tyler Perry series renamed amid lawsuit

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM SCREENVISION MEDIA ~11M+ Moviegoers Showed Up This Weekend for Superman! Generating unstoppable buzz since its record-breaking trailer and propelling the DC Universe into a bold new era. Cinema delivers fresh weekly content, cultural relevance at scale and offers brands a chance to show up in the moments people care about most, […]

Cynopsis 07/11/25: HGTV greenlights Bobby Berk series

Friday July 11, 2025    IN THE NEWS Pretty, pretty, pretty good! HBO has greenlit a sketch comedy show from Larry David and President Barack Obama. The untitled half-hour limited series, created by David and longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, will take a humorous look at American history in celebration of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. […]

Advertisement

Cynopsis 07/10/25: Linda Yaccarino exits X

Linda Yaccarino exits X

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM OMEDA Thursday July 10, 2025    IN THE NEWS X no longer marks the spot for Linda Yaccarino. “After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of X,” posted Yaccarino on the social media platform. “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, […]

Cynopsis 07/09/25: A+E Global on the auction block

A+E Global on the auction block

Wednesday July 9, 2025    IN THE NEWS A+E Global Media is up for sale. Wells Fargo has been enlisted to explore strategic options for the company, a joint venture of Disney and Hearst that includes cable networks A&E, Lifetime, and The History Channel, among others. The move comes as Warner Bros. Discovery and NBCUniversal […]

Cynopsis 07/07/25: “South Park” makes a move

"South Park" makes a move

Monday July 7, 2025    IN THE NEWS Paramount says it has agreed to pay President Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over the editing of a “60 Minutes” interview with then-VP Kamala Harris. The money, minus Trump’s legal fees, will be paid to Trump’s future presidential library. Paramount also agreed to release written […]

Cynopsis 06/27/25: Acorn TV hits it big with “Art Detectives”

Acorn TV has a hit with "Art Detectives"

Friday June 27, 2025 Cynopsis will not publish the week of June 30. We wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!    IN THE NEWS Charter Communications and Disney struck an expanded distribution deal that brings Hulu (With Ads) to all Spectrum TV Select customers at no additional cost, and restores eight channels […]

Cynopsis 06/26/25: WBD launches Super campaign for rescue dogs

WBD launches Super campaign for rescue dogs

A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM OMEDA Thursday June 26, 2025    IN THE NEWS Layoffs at Paramount Global have hit BET. As it thins its ranks, BET will “further leverage Paramount’s scaled support functions in areas including linear research, finance, and business and legal affairs,” wrote network CEO Scott Mills in a memo to […]

Cynopsis 06/25/25: Sports fan Shane Gillis set to host ESPYS

Sports fan Shane Gillis set to host ESPYS

Wednesday June 25, 2025    IN THE NEWS YouTube maintained the leading share of total TV viewing in May, while the largest monthly increases in share went to Warner Bros. Discovery and FOX, according to Nielsen’s latest Media Distributor Gauge report. WBD added 0.3 share points versus April to finish the month with 7.0% of […]

CynCity

Cynsiders

Instagram