 IN THE NEWS |
| A pause has been put on Nextstar’s merger with Tegna. On Friday, a federal judge sided with DirecTV, which claims the deal federal violates antitrust laws, and granted a temporary restraining order to halt the transaction. “Plaintiff asserts Nexstar’s proposed merger with Tegna will drive up the cost of television service to tens of millions of Americans, shutter local newsrooms around the country, substantially reduce competition in dozens of local markets, and harm consumers,” wrote U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley. The running bars Nextstar and Tegna from integrating operation for 14 days. A hearing has been set for April 7 on whether to issue a preliminary injunction. Several states, along with Newsmax and a group of state broadband and cable groups, are also challenging the FCC’s approval of the merger, which would create the largest operator of local television stations in the country.
SAG-AFTRA has endorsed the Trump administration’s national policy framework for AI, which includes intellectual property rights protection and First Amendment protections. “SAG-AFTRA welcomes the administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence and its recognition that America’s leadership in AI must go hand in hand with strong protections for human creativity,” said a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson. “Our members’ performances, voices and likenesses are not raw material to be used without consent; they are the product of human talent and labor, and they deserve protection.”
NBC News chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander is leaving the network after 22 years and jumping to MS Now to anchor a daytime show. Alexander explained he wants to carve out a better balance between his persona and professional lives. “I’ve been away from home more than 80 nights in the last seven months, more than 220 Friday nights, 220 Fridays nights away from my family in the last seven years,” said Alexander on-air on Saturday. “So it’s a limited window before my daughters lose interest in hanging out with me.” Alexander has also been a Saturday co-host for “Today” since 2018.
Cineverse announced its newest streaming channel: Mohr Stories. The new channel features comedian Jay Mohr (“Last Comic Standing”) and his podcast, with new weekly episodes including interviews with stars of comedy, film, sports, music, and TV. |
| RENEWALS & CANCELLATIONS |
| AMC has cancelled Anne Rice series. “Talamasca: The Secret Order” after one season. The drama was a spinoff of AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire.” “The Talamasca has a storied place within the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and we expect to see at least some of these characters, and the organization itself, in future expressions of the franchise,” said AMC in a statement.
CBS has canceled “Watson” after two seasons, and “DMV” after one. The series finales will air May 3 and May 11, respectively.
Over at NBC, “Chicago Fire” has been renewed for season 15, “Chicago” P.D.” for season 14, and “Chicago Med” for season 12. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Docuseries “The Dark Wizard” debuts Tuesday April 14 at 9p on HBO. The series offers a portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world’s most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers. |
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Acorn TV: The Feud on Shelbury Drive
History: History’s Greatest Warriors
PBS: Henry David Thoreau at 9p |
| PRODUCTION |
| Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) has joined the season five cast of Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” in a major recurring role. Also recurring will be Jeff Daniels, Renee Rapp and Jesse Williams. |
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| SPORTS REPORT |
| Hall of Famer John Smoltz and play-by-play announcer Joe Davis are teaming for their fifth season together to call Fox Sports’ top regular season and playoff games. Field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will provide additional coverage from the field.
The Atlanta Braves and FuboTV reached a multiyear distribution agreement to provide BravesVision to its customers. BravesVision is now available on Fubo’s live TV streaming platform. Braves games will be available to subscribers of the FuboTV base plan throughout the six-state Braves Country territory. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| Crunchyroll is bringing its library to Apple TV. Anime fans can begin subscribing to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app. In addition to series, content includes theatrical releases, games, and merch.
MHz Choice has acquired exclusive North American rights from MultiChoice to “Cousins,” an acclaimed South African limited series based on a true story. |
| RATINGS |
| The trailer for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” drew over 277 million organic views in its first 48 hours, more than doubling the record of HBO and HBO Max’s previous most-watched trailer. The series premieres on Christmas.
“The Hannah Montana Anniversary Special” delivered 6.3 million views its first three days on Disney+ and Hulu. On social media, the special’s teaser scored over 120 million views in its firs 24 hours.
The Red Sox opener was the highest-streamed Sox game in NESN history, up +17.5% from the previous record, set last year on June 9 during Roman Anthony’s debut, and 38% higher than opening day 2025 (linear numbers TK). |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| VICE Studios has named Adam Kassan as EVP, Scripted Film and Television, Cat Lawson, EVP of Unscripted and promoted Claire Marshall to Head of International Scripted. In addition, Paul Randle has been promoted to Managing Director, VICE Studios UK, and Global Head of Business Affairs. |
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This Day in History
1939 – Batman debuted in a DC Comics issue of Detective Comics.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which sci-fi series included creatures called “Skitters”? “Falling Skies” (2011-14). Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Rick Dascher-Kennesaw University/Atlanta; C.J. Bottitta-Big Picture Productions/Apex, NC; Andrew Goldman-Phanes Funding Group/NYC; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Adam Leston-Weigel Broadcasting Co./Milwaukee, WI; Laurie Ulster-Audible/NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA
Today’s Trivia Question
On “Ugly Betty” (2006-10) where did Betty live? (Email your answer to trivia@cynopsis.com and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone – a limit of four answers per time zone.) |
EXECUTIVE >>
TBS INTERNATIONAL/LOS ANGELES, CA: Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of entertainment and media agreements, with a primary focus on unscripted television, format licensing, and intellectual property distribution. Handle development, production, and co-production agreements, including situations where TBS is designated as the production entity providing production services. More info HERE
PRINT TRAFFICKER AND TECHNICAL COORDINATOR >>
FILM FEST DC/WASHINGTON, DC: Coordinate direct communication between print sources and the festival to ensure the on-time inbound and outbound delivery of all film materials and work with venue staff to deliver and test each film and KDM. Request and collect KDMs for all encrypted DCPs and maintain a spreadsheet that contains all the aspects of the film. Full info HERE
MANAGER, MEMBER ENGAGEMENT AND ANALYTICS >>
TELEVISION ACADEMY/NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA:
Lead the execution of initiatives such as the Peer Circle program and Your Voice Matters, reviewing data to enhance program participation and ensure metrics are achieved; collaborate with the Senior Director of Engagement and Retention and stakeholders across marketing to manage delivery and optimization of the Member Benefits Perks newsletter. Full info HERE
BROADCAST ENGINEER >>
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY/HIGH POINT, NC: Ensure high-quality production environments and provide technical leadership to faculty, staff, and students in live and recorded productions and play a role in supporting the school’s mission to provide industry-standard production experiences for students and will have opportunities to contribute to the development of emerging media technologies. More info HERE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE, MULTI-EPISODE TELEVISION PRODUCING >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: Develope, produce, and manage scripted and unscripted multi-episodic series for linear television and/or streaming. Qualified applicants will be distinguished multi-platform practitioners with a significant body of “boots on the ground” work in the TV and streaming industry. The position will require in-class instruction and on-set exercises. Full info HERE
PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE: STUDIO AND/OR FIELD DIRECTING; MULTIPLE CAMERAS >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: We seek a colleague with a significant body of practical work in television directing using multiple cameras for linear television and/or streaming platforms. Familiarity with visual effects and AI-supported tools is considered a plus. This position includes teaching directing of scripted and/or unscripted content using multiple cameras at many levels. Full info HERE
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF THE PRACTICE: VERTICAL FILMMAKING/CONTENT CREATOR >>
BOSTON UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION/BOSTON, MA: We seek a colleague with a professional track record in the creation and development of original short-form content aimed at promoting, activating, and motivating young people through social activism, experimentation, entertainment, brand building, and audience engagement across today’s leading content platforms and social media ecosystems. More info HERE
SALES MANAGER – AP AD INSIGHTS HUB >>
ADVERTISER PERCEPTIONS/NEW YORK, NY: Drive direct sales of the platform offering, focusing heavily on new client acquisition. Reporting to and working closely with the GM of the Ad Insights Hub, this individual contributor will partner cross-functionally with Sales, Business Intelligence, Operations, and Client Services teams to build awareness and engagement with new clients. Full info HERE
SALES DIRECTOR – OMG
MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY
Deliver and exceed sales revenue targets as well as build, manage and grow a strategic account list with a focus on Omnicom agencies and their clients directly, within the northeast. Ability to navigate holding company structure and negotiate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders (ratecards, preferred programmatic deals, content deals, etc.). More info HERE
DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE MARKETING >>
ATHLETE TO ATHLETE/SANTA MONICA, CA: Lead the performance marketing team across Meta Ads and new paid digital channels (TikTok, YouTube, Google, etc.) as well as build and execute a roadmap for channel expansion and profitable scale. Develop and run structured testing frameworks. Partner with Creative Strategist on ad briefs, testing priorities, and creative feedback loops. Full info HERE
NATIONAL SALES MANAGER>>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Oversee daily sales pipeline operations focused on national sponsorships, integrations, and branded content tied to unscripted programming. Manage and coach the Business Development team, drive outbound activity, shape proposals and pricing, and lead CRM strategy, reporting, and optimizations via Salesforce. Full info HERE
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER >>
NTD/WASHINGTON, DC: Pitch story ideas and write scripts/segment outlines as well as research guests and interview topics. Book guests and coordinate interviews. Help with logistics and sometimes field production. Support shoots and ensure production runs smoothly. Review footage and work with editors to shape final episodes. Write headlines, teasers, and social posts. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION >>
THE JIM HENSON COMPANY/HOLLYWOOD, CA: Responsible for all HR functions and oversight of administrative and management needs. This strategic role is charged with operating from a customer service driven viewpoint that prioritizes employee satisfaction as well as enforce legally compliant policies, increase efficiency by implementing administrative and record-keeping best practices. Full info HERE
SR. DIRECTOR OF SALES, KSTU & KUPX >>
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY/SALT LAKE CITY: Leverage our suite of advertising solutions to unlock growth opportunities for local and national businesses. Play a role in driving the station’s revenue goals as well as serving as the home station for Utah’s new NHL team. Collaborate with our production team to create campaigns that connect our clients with their customers in meaningful ways. Full info HERE
DIGITAL MEDIA BUYER >>
FURMAN ROTH ADVERTISING/NY(HYBRID): Plan, launch, and optimize digital marketing campaigns across various paid media channels (including Display, Google products, Paid Social, CTV, and Programmatic, etc.) while managing budgets effectively. Support the execution of media plans across platforms, overseeing targeting, budget allocation, and performance tracking to drive campaign success. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR; CTV BRAND PARTNERSHIPS – MID WEST/WEST COAST
FUTURE TODAY
REMOTE
Build, maintain and expand a pipeline of sales targets, contacts, and sales opportunities leveraging your relationships with a heavy focus on new business revenue. Build/nurture relationships with the investment, strategy, precision and digital agencies as well as clients. Also maintain an ongoing knowledge of the streaming media landscape. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, AD MARKETING & SALES >>
THE SHADE ROOM/REMOTE: Develop and execute a revenue growth strategy to drive direct advertising, branded content, and sponsorship sales as well as lead the development of compelling advertising and branded content offerings tailored for TSR’s audience and cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key advertisers, media agencies, and brand partners. Full info HERE
PROFESSIONAL LECTURER OF COMMUNICATION/SPORTS BROADCASTING >>
MARIST UNIVERSITY/ POUGHKEEPSIE, NY: Teach studio and field broadcasting and new media courses in sports media and journalism as well as be able to teach a studio course on producing a newscast and help students live stream a podcast or produce short-form feature content suitable for social media streaming. Also demonstrate through their teaching, professional activity, and service. Full info HERE
SALES LEAD – AGENCY PARTNERSHIPS
UPWAVE
NEW YORK, NY
Build and manage relationships with our agency partners – mostly targeting media buyers and planners – and help them see the value of adding Upwave measurement to The Trade Desk campaigns. You will both leverage your existing network and open new doors to achieve aggressive but achievable sales targets. Full info HERE |
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