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 IN THE NEWS |
| Apple TV+ has rebranded as Apple TV, “with a vibrant new identity.” The news was revealed in a press release about the streaming plans for blockbuster “F1: The Movie,” which drops Friday, December 12. Apple’s paid streaming service launched in 2019.
The NBA is launching a reimagined NBA TV, along with a new multi-platform streaming hub designed to deliver basketball content year-round, starting tomorrow, October 15. “NBA TV and the NBA App are designed to be a connected, global hub for basketball coverage, delivering nonstop access to live games, original programming and exclusive behind-the-scenes content,” said Sara Zuckert, NBA App head and the league’s SVP. “The NBA App streaming platform will provide a seamless, always-on digital experience for fans to access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
The Giants’ 34-17 upset victory over the Eagles averaged 15.62 million viewers on Prime Video, a +19% increase over last year’s comparable game, despite a divided evening for Philadelphia sports fans with competition from a Phillies-Dodgers MLB playoff finale. The NFC clash was the fifth most-watched “TNF on Prime” game ever.
Have you submitted your holiday listings yet? Cynopsis is gearing up for our annual Holiday Programming Guide – dropping November 3 and delivered straight to all Cynopsis subscribers. If your network has holiday programming airing from November 3 through January 1, please send your listing to janetdilauro@gmail.com and Lynn@cynopsis.com and no later than October 22 with the subject line: Holiday Guide. To be included, programs must be listed by date, title of program, and start times, in the following format: “Thursday, November 19: Network Name: My One Christmas Wish at 9a, Paper Angels at 11a, 12 Days of Giving at 1p”. Holiday-related programs only! A confirmation email will be sent following each submission (if you don’t receive a confirmation email, please resubmit). |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Disney+ docuseries “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era” will offer “an intimate look at Taylor’s life as her tour made headlines and thrilled fans around the world.” Two episodes debut each week starting Friday, December 12. |
 NBC comedy “Stumble” kicks off Friday, November 7 at 8:30p. The mockumentary is set in the “ridiculously high stakes competitive world” of junior college cheer.
Season 18 of “Heartland” launches Thursday, January 8 at 8p on UPtv. The family drama is the longest running one-hour drama in Canadian television history.
The season four premiere of Netflix’s “Bridgerton” has been set for Thursday, January 29. |
 Animated series “Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake” kicks off Thursday, October 23 on HBO Max, followed by one new episode weekly through December 25. |
Today’s Premieres
A&E: Road Wars at 9p; Customer Wars at 10p
BritBox: Beyond Paradise
CBS: NCIS at 8p; NCIS: Origins at 9p; NCIS: Sydney at 10p
ID: Mother, May I Murder? at 9p
Netflix: Splinter Cell: Death Watch
Shudder: Guts & Glory
TLC: 7 Little Johnstons at 10p |
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT |
| M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense”) and Brad Falchuk (“Glee”) are developing a live-action scripted series that’s a reimagining of Mattel’s Magic 8 Ball with Mattel Studios. Shyamalan will serve as director, co-creator and co-showrunner; Falchuk serves as writer, co-creator and co-showrunner.
Banijay Benelux is expanding its existing portfolio of production labels via a majority stake in Werktitel (Working Title). Launched in the Netherlands and focused on opportunities in the creator economy, the move is intended to diversify the local group’s content and partnerships.
UK’s Blink Films is in production on “Hitler’s DNA: Blueprint of a Dictator.” The series will premiere on Channel 4 in the UK later this autumn.
Monaco and Finland-based film and TV production company, Pig & Horse Productions, is partnering with Time Out to co-develop a slate of unscripted formats. The collaboration aims to combine social-first production with TV formats to create content reflecting global urban culture.
Crossing Oceans is teaming with Janeiro Studios and Brazilian streaming service Globoplay to produce “Paranoia,” described as “’Black Swan’ and ‘Whiplash’ mixed with the feel-good vibes and payoffs of ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ and the generation defining impact of ‘Euphoria.’” |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| Crime drama “In The Heat Of The Night” is now streaming on 365BLK. The 1988-95 series airs six days a week with weekday runs from 5p-8p, Mondays from 8p-10p, and Saturdays from 8a-12noon through a licensing deal with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.
Osmosis Global is representing film “Hunting Bundy: Chase for the Devil,” taking viewers back to the room with detectives tasked with bringing down Ted Bundy. |
| TECH |
| CreativeX, the platform providing brands with a “credit score” for creative effectiveness, announced the launch of its Creator Content Benchmarking tool. The solution allows marketers to compare their ad spend on creator content against industry norms and branded content performance. |
 OpenAI and Broadcom announced a collaboration for 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. OpenAI will design the accelerators and systems, which will be developed and deployed in partnership with Broadcom. “Partnering with Broadcom is a critical step in building the infrastructure needed to unlock AI’s potential and deliver real benefits for people and businesses,” said Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI. “Developing our own accelerators adds to the broader ecosystem of partners all building the capacity required to push the frontier of AI to provide benefits to all humanity.” |
| COMING UP |
| UP Entertainment will celebrate the annual National UPlift Someone Day on October 30, encouraging everyone to uplift at least one person and share or participate in positive activities, such as volunteering, donating, and random acts of kindness. National UPlift Someone Day was established last year with the National Day Archives to commemorate UP Entertainment’s 20th anniversary. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Versus has appointed Steven Weinzierl as ECD. Weinzierl brings two decades of experience across commercial advertising and network broadcast, with a background that spans editing, CG, and live-action direction.
Magilla Entertainment (“O’ahu Shore,” “Long Island Medium”) has hired Kevin Duncan for the newly created role of Chief Development Officer. Duncan joins Magilla from Bright North, where he was EVP of Development. |
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This Day in History
1912 – Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt while campaigning in Milwaukee.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which TV movie did Jamie Lee Curtis play the niece of Bette Davis’ character? “As Summers Die” (1986). Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Phyllis McQuillan-MSG Networks/NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA
Today’s Trivia Question
Which TV characters frequently ordered “pork butts and taters”? (Email mjfarrell9865324@gmail.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Limit of four answers per time zone.) |
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
MANAGER, CONSUMER INSIGHTS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE >>
SESAME WORKSHOP/NEW YORK, NY:
Support the Research & Insights team in understanding the behaviors, motivations, and needs of children, educators, and caregivers—especially as they interact with TV shows, digital content and experiences. This role will help execute research initiatives that inform content strategy, digital product development, marketing, and audience engagement. 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
SENIOR DESIGNER >>
REELZ CHANNEL/ALBUQUERQUE, NM: Responsible for the concept, design and execution of various motion graphics projects for on-air promo and sales presentations. Will be required to design and create graphics for social media, digital and print. Must be able to follow brand guidelines and expand and change the brand look when necessary. Full info HERE
EVP, COMMERCIAL & TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS >>
A+E GLOBAL MEDIA/NY(HYBRID): Oversee the three major areas of commercial transactions (comprised of supporting the Distribution, Total Media Solutions and Global Content Sales divisions) and the adjacent areas supported by the attorney teams that principally support those divisions (including vendor management and privacy). 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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