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Morgan Freeman Tells The Story of Us

By Cathy Applefeld Olson Morgan Freeman has mastered many roles. And while he’s still delving into fictional characters, of late he’s been portraying a particularly inquisitive one—himself. Freeman narrated last year’s Nat Geo series The Story of God, in which he talks with theologians, archaeologists and others about various belief systems around the globe. […]

CNBC’s “Thinking man’s Lotto ticket”

With stock rising for investment-themed programming, Adventure Capitalists goes a step further, showing entrepreneurs taking their recreation innovations to a panel of investors who actually test products in the field. Season 2 is set to premiere on CNBC October 10 at 10p, and EVP, programming and development at 3 Ball Entertainment/ series exec producer […]

Good News From LightWorkers.com

Roma Downey and Mark Burnett have launched a new website, the first digital venture from MGM under Burnett since he became president of the Television and Digital Group. The site is an extension of Downey’s social presence, building on her production company with Burnett, LightWorkers Media. Downey spoke to Cynopsis’ Miranda Shulman about LightWorkers.com, devoted to bringing […]

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Attribution: An Idea Whose Time Has (Finally) Come?

Advertisers face issues ranging from ad fraud to transparency to brand safety, impacting their ability to ascertain whether campaigns are actually driving sales. That’s why attribution is the single most emerging critical topic in the industry, and the focus of the Attribution Accelerator Conference on October 12 in NYC.  Alice Sylvester, Partner, Sequent Partners, […]

Carl’s Jr. and Hardees Will Not Be Ignored

Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s are shaking up the value box space with $5 All Star Meals, and a national ad campaign that puts fast food competitors on notice that they mean business (check out a spot here). New CMO Jeff Jenkins talks strategy. Cynopsis: What is the thinking behind the pull-no-punches campaign? Jeff Jenkins: […]

The Knit Show: Getting Craft-y With Kickstarter

  Earlier this year, former HGTV/DIY star Vickie Howell started a Kickstarter campaign for a studio quality lifestyle web series. The result is The Knit Show with Vickie Howell, debuting on YouTube Thursday, October 5. Howell talked to Cynopsis about making her dream show come true – at warp speed.  Cynopsis: How did The […]

Rosehaven Arrives on SundanceTV

Australian comedy Rosehaven is making its U.S. debut September 27 on SundanceTV. The writers and stars of the show, Luke McGregor and Celia Pacquola, talk about their creative process, creating content from their real life, and what it’s like to have a series in the States vs. international. Cynopsis: What is Rosehaven based on? Luke McGregor: Rosehaven is based […]

New Blizzard Arena Set to Take Esports by Storm

Blizzard Entertainment is unlocking Blizzard Arena Los Angeles, described as “a cutting-edge live-event destination for pro players, esports fans, and everyone else who loves premier competition.” The venue will be based in the legendary Burbank Studios, with the studio at Blizzard Arena Los Angeles custom-tailored and set to open on Oct. 7, featuring multiple sound […]

Advertising Week: The Cynopsis Calendar

Advertising Week, September 25-29 in New York City, is packed with panels and events of interest to the media industry. The Cynopsis Ad Week calendar below includes sessions that might be of particular interest to our readers. Monday, September 25 10:15: Know Their Intention, Get Their Attention: Video Advertising in the Age of Assistance […]

2017 Creative Arts Emmys

The Creative Arts Emmys will be broadcast on Saturday, September 16 at 8p on FXX, the night before the 2017 Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS. The winners are (spoiler alert!) listed below. Guest Actor in a Drama Series Gerald McRaney (This Is Us) Guest Actress in a Drama Series Alexis Bledel (The Handmaid’s Tale) Guest […]

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