Today’s Premieres
CBS: Big Brother Reindeer Games at 8p
CNBC: Money Movers at 11a
Paramount+: The Billion Dollar Goal
TV5MondeUSA: Il Était une Forêt at 6:30p
Today’s Finale
FOX: MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays at 8p
IN THE NEWS
ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff, “Station 19,” will end with its upcoming seventh season, launching March 14. “’Station 19’ has been a highlight of the ABC lineup thanks to Shonda [Rhimes] and Betsy [Beer’s] incredible vision, beloved characters and compelling storytelling,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “With Zoanne [Clack] and Peter [Paige] at the helm of the upcoming farewell season, we have so much to look forward to, most notably the celebration of the show’s milestone 100th episode.”
AMC drama “Lucky Hank,” starring Bob Odenkirk, has been canceled after one season. The “Unfortunately, we are not able to proceed with a second season, but we are glad these eight episodes exist on AMC+ and will continue to find new fans – or be seen again by viewers who come back to spend more time with Hank, Lily and the entertaining cast of characters at Railton College,” said an AMC Networks spokesperson.
Also axed are Freeform’s last two scripted original series. “Cruel Summer” has been canceled after two seasons, and “Good Trouble” will wrap with the upcoming second half of its fifth season, launching January 2.
On the flip side, “Twisted Metal,” starring Anthony Mackie, scored a second season renewal. Peacock’s half-hour action-comedy from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television premiered on July 27 and became the most-binged original in its first week on the streamer.
Tucker Carlson is launching a subscription site. “We’ve been out of work for 7 or 8 months now, hard to know,” said Carlson on a video on X. “Time flies when you’re unemployed, but actually we have been working in secret and producing an awful lot of material for months now, interviews, etc. And all of it has found its way to TuckerCarlson.com.” Carlson was fired by Fox News last April.
Terrence Howard accused CAA of racism. “I trusted CAA to look after me, and they looked after themselves,” said the former “Empire” star. “We need accountability. We need access. We need to be able to share in the profits.” According to Howard, the agency engaged in a lucrative packaging deal with Imagine, the creators and producers of “Empire,” but the actor allegedly did not receive “a much higher salary given the success of the show.”
Bob Costas is the new anchor of MLB Network’s “Prime 9,” returning today after eight years. “When MLB Network started in 2009, and for the first few years after that, ‘Prime 9’ was a signature program for the network,” said Costas in a statement. “There were dozens of various categories, but eventually the inventory ran its course. But in the decade-plus since then, new players, new baseball issues, new records, new ‘curses’ broken and extended and more have emerged… As someone who has followed and reveled in all that my entire life, I am very pleased to be the voice of the next episodes of ‘Prime 9.’” |
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| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
The kids are back in Hawkins. Following a delay due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Netflix’s “Stranger Things” is expected to resume its production schedule for its fifth and final season on January 8. Executive Producer and Director Shawn Levy told Total Film Magazine in September, “It’s a major, major, cinematic storytelling that happens to be called a TV series. ‘Stranger Things’ Five is as big as any of the biggest movies that we see.”
Legendary Television acquired the rights to “Assistant to the Villain.” The onscreen adaptation of Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s “romantasy” novel is described as “The Office” meets “The Princess Bride,” following a young woman with an ailing family to support. In order to stay afloat, she takes a job as an assistant to an infamous villain.
True-crime series “Killer Portland” is in development. From Back Roads Entertainment and A+E’s Category 6 Media, the series follows families who set out to solve unsolved murders of their loved ones. “Portland is a city with unmatched beauty. But it also has a dark underbelly,” said Back Roads’ Colby Gaines. “‘Killer Portland’ shines a light on the depth of dysfunction, drugs, and despair while chronicling the extremes moms will go to, to close their murdered daughters’ cases and clean up the city in the process.”
NEW & RETURNING SERIES
CNBC’s “Money Movers” premieres today at 11a. The series, airing Monday through Friday with hour-long episodes, includes real-time analysis of the stories and the people attracting the attention of markets each day. Anchors Carl Quintanilla and Sara Eisen will speak with the CEOs, government decision-makers and newsmakers who play a role in how money is moving.
Netflix takes on traitors with “The Trust.” In the eight-part reality series hosted by Brooke Baldwin, 11 strangers must split a million dollars evenly, and it’s up to them if they let greed and mistrust destroy relationships. The series is set to premiere on January 10.
“An Optomist’s Guide to the Planet with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau” makes its deut February 8 on Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg TV. The six-episode series produced by Cream Productions and Wildfire Television captures host Coster-Waldau and his team as they criss-cross the globe witnessing its power for good.
OWN has set a premiere date for “First Time Buyer’s Club.” The 10-episode unscripted series spotlighting the house hunting journeys of first-time home buyers starts with back-to-back episodes on December 30 at 9p.
COMING UP
Netflix’s “Workin’ Man” drops January 16. From Nashville-based comedian Dusty Slay, the special was filmed at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre on May 13.
ABC News Studios announced the documentary event “Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20.” The special will feature interviews, rare footage and photos, never-before-heard stories from those who built the brand and a look inside Disney’s newest attraction. “Disney 100” airs Thursday, December 14, and streams the next day on Hulu and later this month on Disney+.
Impact Network will present Black Hero Month in February. Dedicated to celebrating the spirit of African Americans and the impact made on the world, the Black Hero Month programming lineup include feature films, documentaries, biographical retrospectives, interviews and special segments.
CASTING
Amanda Warren stars in season two of “The Night Agent.” From creator Shawn Ryan and Sony Pictures Television, “The Night Agent” amassed 168.7 million hours viewed in its first few days on Netflix in March and currently ranks sixth on the streamer’s Most Popular TV chart.
Reina Hardesty is the newest cast member of Prime Video’s “Butterfly.” Starring opposite Daniel Dae Kim, Hardesty plays assassin Rebecca in the six-episode series. |
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RATINGS
“Thursday Night Football” on Prime Video averaged 10.71 million viewers on Thursday night, an increase of +30% over last year’s comparable “TNF” game. This marked the twelfth week of year-over-year, double-digit viewership growth for TNF.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Insight TV has named Rasit Kutlubay as its new chief operations officer. Additionally, the COO will join the global channel operator and content producer’s board of directors.
IN MEMORIAM
Producer Stan Rogow died December 7. He was 75. Rogow was an Emmy nominee for “Fame” and “Lizzie McGuire.” |
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This Day in History
1620 – Mayflower Pilgrims came ashore in Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which show counted Martin Short, John Goodman and Ryan Philippe as series regulars? “Damages” (2007-12). Kudos to: Ken DuBow-Access Entertainment/LA, Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA, Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./New York, Andy Ehlen-Grady Britton/Portland, OR, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA, Synda Kollman-Charter Marketing Group/Boca Raton, FL
Today’s Trivia Question
What song plays when Jess asks Nick to “uncall it” in “New Girl” (2011-2018)? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.) |
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
SEATTLE, WA
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
PORTLAND, OR
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, AD SALES >>
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ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EAST COAST ADVERTISING SALES
THE ALLEN MEDIA GROUP
NYC (Hybrid)
Responsible for coverage of assigned advertising agencies and clients specifically dedicated to representing AMG linear, digital and streaming platforms. Also grow and maintain existing clients as well as prospect and close new business. Work closely with clients and advertising holding companies ensuring AMG is a ‘must-buy’ for advertisers. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Communicate the value and brand strength of the Network to advertisers and agencies as well as create compelling presentations that convey the benefits and features of TV One programming and the TV One viewing audience. Full info HERE
COPY COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Manage the delivery and arrival of commercial content working closely with Manager of Commercial Operations to resolve conflicting traffic instructions as well as oversee maintenance of E-faxes and storage of client files. Responsible for entering original account data and revisions into the traffic system. Full info HERE
AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Establish business relationships with agency counterparts and internal departments including: Pricing and planning, inventory management, marketing, traffic and billing, also fulfill advertiser allocations requests, ensure stewardship delivery in accordance to deal guarantees, send commercial airing times, and update clients of programming. Full info HERE
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
HALLMARK MEDIA
NYC
Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to elevate Hallmark Media, its workforce, and business entities. Evaluate existing communications program in the context of its ability to support strategic planning and operating objectives. Minimum of 10+ years progressive PR/Communications Industry Experience. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
FUTURE TODAY
CHICAGO
Represent Future Today, selling an expansive portfolio of O&O CTV apps, inclusive of HappyKids, Fawesome, The LEGO Channel, FilmRise, Blippi. 5+years selling linear/streaming/OLV exp req. Biz dev position inclusive of direct, pmp/pg. Solid relationships; agency & client. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
TV ONE
NYC, Hybrid, Remote
Communicate the value & brand strength of Urban One Networks to advertisers & agencies. Create compelling presentations that convey the benefits & features of our programming and the viewing audiences. Proactively keep clients informed of pertinent account and network information. Min. 4+ yrs national advertising sales or equivalent sales exp. Full info HERE
VP/HEAD OF ADVERTISING SALES
FREEBEE
FL/NYC Remote
Lead, manage, develop, and grow Ad Sales teams. Attract and retain the best talent. Work with leadership team to set, achieve, and grow revenue targets across OOH, Digital and Experiential. Instrumental in driving the team to exceed all expectations and goals. 15+ years’ experience in advertising, media, and relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FREEBEE
MIAMI
Achieve revenue and growth targets across linear and digital. Identify and execute strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets. Develop and execute effective sales strategies that showcase as well as maximize overall revenues for the overarching National Sales division. 7-10 yrs exp. in advertising, media & relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE
SENIOR AUDIO/VIDEO PROMOTION PRODUCER >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Produce best-in-class promotional spots, accurately reflecting WHYY’s brand mission, from strategy through management approvals. Write killer scripts for audio and video to engage audiences. Organize promotional spot production schedule for video and audio spots needed for TV, FM, digital and social platforms. 10-15+ years’ experience. Full info HERE
DIGITAL DIRECTOR, NEWS >>
WHYY/PHILADELPHIA: Develop a cogent strategy for developing and publishing WHYY news content across social media and emerging digital platforms. Convey and create SEO, social media and digital best practices in concert with the digital staff with the focus of informing and developing the newsroom’s digital muscles. Five or more years of journalism experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR STUDIO TECHNICAL MANAGER
A+E NETWORKS
HYBRID NYC
Technical manager for live, studio, productions/events. Provides technical oversight, support, solutions, troubleshooting, and in-house technical resource. Functions as Studio and Tech Manager for Studio and Tech Manager for remote productions, on-site and off-site corporate events. Requires 5-7 years production technical management experience. Full info HERE
SENIOR DIRECTOR, DIGITAL CONTENT LICENSING
A+E NETWORKS
REMOTE
Negotiate, draft & review agreements for owned & operated platforms/services, third-party platform. Exp. in digital media, content licensing (domestic/international), linear & on-demand rights & distribution, Privacy & Data Security preferred. Min 5 yrs of exp. supporting digital media at media company or streaming platform. Full info HERE
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT TV
NYC
Represent FETV & FMC to media community via ongoing communications & relationship building. Maintain & develop strong working relationships w/both agencies & internal departments in support of sales efforts. Work w/sales management, pricing & planning to achieve quarterly revenue goals. 5+ yrs media sales exp. preferably in cable TV- agency exp. +. Full info HERE
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE >>
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP/CHARLOTTE, NC: Proactively identify, research, and develop new opportunities for our family-friendly programming blocks on ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, Telemundo, & other media & digital/social outlets. Support creation and present strategic, cross-media concepts to multiple stakeholder groups that meet our client’s business objectives. 8 + yrs of business dev. exp. Full info HERE
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR >>
BIG FISH ENTERTAINMENT/NYC/NJ: Coordinating onboarding for all new hires.
Administering the benefits and payroll changes for employees accurately.
Maintaining an efficient filing system—paper and electronic, for employee and company records related to their job functions. Building a successful bridge between management and employees. 7 yrs entertainment exp. preferred. Full Info HERE
DIRECTOR, MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONS >>
PBS DISTRIBUTION/ARLINGTON VA, Hybrid: Oversee media systems operations, including daily operations as well as development and implementation of overall media supply chain. Work with external vendors and internal stakeholders on design and implementation of hardware and software solutions for media systems. 7+ yrs of work exp. in the areas of television, media, or consumer products. Full info HERE
TV/VIDEO SPONSORSHIP-PRODUCT INTEGRATION SALES REPRESENTATIVE >>
GAME ON MEDIA SOLUTIONS/Remote: Game On Media Solutions is looking for an independent business development oriented sponsorship sales representative. Focus will be on TV/Streaming project opportunities for brands that include product integration and placement. This is an Independent Contractor performance compensated opening. Attractive fees can be earned for closed deals. Full info HERE
BRAND ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/NYC: Full-service communication, strategy, and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, brand, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors, is seeking a Brand Assistant to join the Brand team in our New York office. The Assistant will play an integral role in supporting accounts for a wide variety of Fashion, Beauty, CPG and Lifestyle clients. Full info HERE
TALENT ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/LA: Full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to a Talent Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven & have strong communication and writing skills. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Develop and oversee the production of a daily or weekly national political show that covers the most important political news and events of the day. Develop and execute strategies to increase the show’s audience and engagement. At least 5 years of experience as an executive producer for a political show or similar program. Full info HERE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
BAHAKEL COMMUNICATIONS/CHARLOTTE NC: Oversee all editorial and entertainment content, news production and presentation. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the show: producing, writing, and guiding creative. Develop content for the News @ TEN, plan, assign and create production schedules. 7 years of experience as executive producer or show producer. Network experience preferred. Full info HERE |
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MONDAY DECEMBER 11
ABC: NFL Football
CBS: The Price Is Right at Night, Big Brother Reindeer Games [p]
CW: Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Masters of Illusion: Christmas Magic 2022
FOX: MasterChef Junior: Home for the Holidays [f]
NBC: The Voice, Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas
PBS: Antiques Roadshow, POV
Telemundo: Exatlón Estados Unidos: All-Stars, Vuelve a Mí, Secretos de Sangre
Univision: Vencer la Culpa, Mujer, Minas de Pasión |
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