A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM SCREENVISION
Cinema Is Crushing It in 4Q
Avatar: Fire and Ash, brought ~8M
opening-weekend admissions.
By the end of 4Q, moviegoing will
reach 60% of P12-74,
with Gen Z accounting for half of all admissions.
As momentum carries into 1Q ’26, cinema delivers scaled, predictable reach with premium attention and cultural impact.
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 IN THE NEWS |
| James Bond is coming to Netflix. Beginning January 15, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream the Bond film library, which is owned by rival Amazon. Explaining the move, Chris Ottinger, Head of Worldwide Distribution at Amazon MGM Studios, said that since acquiring MGM, Amazon has aimed to continue licensing its iconic catalog to streaming and television partners worldwide, and the agreement “reflects the continued global appetite for premium storytelling and the strong working relationship we’ve built with Netflix.”
Apple TV has canceled “The Last Frontier” after one season. Jason Clarke starred in the drama about the suspicious crash of a prison transport plane in Alaska. The series’ final episode dropped December 5.
Also axed after one season: Paramount+ spinoff series “NCIS: Tony & Ziva.” The ten-episode season launched September 4 to solid numbers but saw viewership decline by 54% over the first three episodes, according to data from Luminate.
Bowen Yang has taped his last “Saturday Night Live” show. Yang joined “SNL” as a writer in 2018 and became a cast member the following season. “I loved working at SNL and most of all I loved the people,” he said in a statement. “I was there at a time when many things in the world started to seem futile, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value in showing up anyway when people make it worthwhile.” Yang got a proper sendoff – in his final sketch on Saturday’s show, his character said, “I just feel so lucky that I ever got to work here and I just wanted to enjoy it a little bit longer. It’s definitely the people, I’ve loved every single person that works here because they’ve done so much for me, especially my boss.”
Moving on, “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard will host the next new installment of “SNL,” with musical guest A$AP Rocky. The show returns January 17.
CBS Media Ventures has added three titles to their distribution slate for fall 2026: courtroom show “Adam’s Law,” presided over by Adam Levy, son of Judge Judy Sheindlin; “America’s Funniest Home Videos” seasons hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro; and “American Mayhem,” a weekend program featuring extreme video.
Tubi has teamed with Teton Ridge Entertainment for “The Moment,” a documentary chronicling the explosive growth of women’s basketball over the past 50 years. The film, set to premiere as a Tubi Original in 2026, features interviews with basketball legends and key figures including Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Sue Bird, Geno Auriemma, Aaliyah Boston, Rebecca Lobo, A’ja Wilson, and more.
CNBC senior health reporter Bertha Coombs, who covered health care services and policy, as well as financial markets and business news stories throughout the business day, has retired. Coombs had been with the network for over 20 years.
The stretch between Christmas and late January presents a prime opportunity for CPG brands to gain share as competitors scale back. Christine Foster, SVP of Commercial Strategy & Operations at Kroger Precision Marketing powered by 84.51°, explains why the post-holiday period can be a boon for brands ready to lean in, in Cynsiders. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
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Season five of BET+ comedy “The Ms. Pat Show” premieres Wednesday, January 7. The series follows a former drug dealer and convicted felon turned suburban mom.
“LA Firestorm,” offering first-hand stories from the catastrophic January 2025 fires that ravaged Los Angeles, premieres Sunday, February 1 at 8p on Reelz.
The US premiere of “Bookish” is set for Sunday, January 11 at 10p on PBS (check local listings). The six-part murder mystery series created, starring and written by Mark Gatiss (“Sherlock”) follows an antiquarian bookshop owner as he helps police solve a variety of mysterious crimes. |
Today’s Premieres
Hulu: The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball
Netflix: I Do I; Sicily Express
Prime Video: Miss Sophie: Same Procedure as Every Year |
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| COMING UP |
| “Bugonia” starts streaming Friday, December 26 exclusively on Peacock. The psychological thriller starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone was released in theaters on October 31.
Out magazine’s 31st annual “Out100 TV Special” hits Hulu on Monday December 29, and across ABC Owned Television Stations. Journalist Sam Champion hosts the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s most influential changemakers across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and culture.
HBO Original documentary “Critical Incident” debuts Monday, December 29 at 9p. The film revisits the 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández-Rojas, an undocumented Mexican immigrant who died while in custody at the border. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| Varsity Spirit has reached an exclusive broadcast agreement with Scripps Sports to deliver live coverage of the inaugural Pro Cheer League season. Under the multi-year agreement, ION will air all five live Pro Cheer League events during the 2026 season, which runs from January 16 to March 27. |
| RATINGS |
| In its first seven days, the season 15 premiere of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” drew 2.8 million viewers across platforms, while the season 12 debut of “Vanderpump Rules” delivered 2.6 million. The reality shows ranked as Bravo’s top launches in 2025. |
| IN MEMORIAM |
| Writer/producer Kevin Arkadie, co-creator of “New York Undercover,” died December 17. He was 68. “Kevin brought the voice of the next generation to cop shows and was instrumental in bringing diversity to the forefront of network television,” said Dick Wolf, who worked with Arkadie on “New York Undercover.” “We will all miss him.” |
This Day in History
1961 – The US performed a nuclear test in Nevada.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
What Christmas gift did the Parks employees surprise Leslie with on the season four holiday episode of “Park and Recreations” (2009-15)? A gingerbread replica of their office.
Today’s Trivia Question
A holiday episode of which series featured a Hanukkah party at a bookstore and a city-wide blackout? (Email your answer to smsloane17@gmail.com and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.) |
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
SENIOR MANAGER, TRAFFIC >>
INSP, LLC./CHARLOTTE, SC: Oversee the Traffic staff and manage and monitor the day-to-day operations. Responsible for the prompt and accurate execution of broadcast logs for three networks. The manager assumes a leadership role within our Network Operations and consistently looks to streamline processes and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Traffic department. 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 >>
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SENIOR DESIGNER >>
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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
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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 >>
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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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