A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM LIFETIME
Lifetime Kicks off 2012 with Double Digit Growth in All Key Women Demos
+ 28% among W 18-54 + 27% among W 18-49 + 20% among W 25-54
Drew Peterson: Untouchable: #1 original movie premiere on Lifetime among all women demos
Project Runway All-Stars: #1 among women 25-54
Dance Moms Season 2: #2 among all women demos & unique online visitors +44% vs. Season 1
Cynopsis
02.17.12
Good morning. It’s Friday, February 17, 2012, and this is your first early morning briefing.
Tonight’s Premiere:
Discovery Fit & Health: Curious and Unusual Deaths at 10p
Saturday’s Premieres:
MSNBC: Melissa Harris-Perry at 10a
SCIENCE: An Idiot Abroad 2: The Bucket List at 10p
Sunday’s Premieres:
Food Network: Sandwich King at 11a
CBS: The Amazing Race at 8p
Galavision: Kdabra at 9p
Style Network: Jerseylicious at 8p; Big Rich Texas at 9p
NBC: The Celebrity Apprentice at 9p
HBO: Eastbound & Down at 10p; Life’s Too Short at 1030p
E!: Khloe & Lamar at 10p; Ice Loves Coco at 1030p
Sunday’s Finales:
PBS: Masterpiece: Downton Abbey at 9p
Investigation Discovery: On the Case with Paula Zahn at 10p
Monday’s Premieres:
Veria Living: BollyFit at 8a
Velocity: Million Dollar Collections at 8p & 830p
VH1: Basketball Wives at 8p
Bravo: Bethenny Ever After at 9p
Syfy released highlights of its 2012 Spring Programming Schedule:
- New original series Monster Man premieres March 14 at 11p following the season finale of Face Off. Monster Man moves to its regular time slot Wednesdays at 10p starting March 21. Produced by Gurney Productions.
- Dream Machines, a new original series premieres April 10 at 10p from Triage Entertainment.
- Season nine of Ghost Hunters returns April 11 at 9p produced by Pilgrim Films and Television.
- Season five of Eureka opens April 16 at 9p; Universal Cable Productions produces and distributes the series.
- A second season of Lost Girl debuts April 16 at 10p; Prodigy Pictures produces in association with Showcase.
- New episodes of Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files are back beginning April 17 at 9p. The series is produced by BASE Productions and is a co-production with Universal Networks International.
- New original game show series Total Blackout from Fremantle bows April 25 at 10p.
- Hollywood Treasure is back with a third season starting May 22 at 10p from Gurney Productions.
- Original miniseries Treasure Island, a new adaptation based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel will premiere in May; exact date TBD. Produced by RHI Entertainment, Parallel Films, MNG Films, Kindle Entertainment and Sky.
Programming note: Bounce TV will air the funeral of Whitney Houston live, uninterrupted and commercial-free this Saturday at 12 noon.
Program Call: Cynopsis Media will be producing our annual MIPTV Shopping Guide sent to all Cynopsis and Cynopsis Kids subscribers on Thursday, March 29, the week before MIPTV 2012 in Cannes. If your company is an official exhibitor at MIPTV this year and would like to have your programming included in our shopping guide, please send us only the following info for your top 5 shows: title, availability date, number of episodes, length, type (i.e., movie, series, special, etc.), genre and your terms (barter, cash, etc.) as well as your company’s stand/booth location. To be included in this free and highly-viewed special edition, please send your submission to Lisa Ball at: [email protected] no later than Thursday, March 22, 2012. A confirmation email will be sent following each submission from Lisa (if you do not receive a confirmation email, please resubmit).
Oxygen has two new pilots in development: Teen Weddings, a one-hour program following several young couples as they plan their weddings through their post-honeymoon recap and Thrift Wars, a half-hour series set in the competitive world of thrifting in New York.
On the heels of her VH1 talk show in development announcement, Jenny McCarthy will become the host of NBC’s adventure/dating series Love in the Wild for its second season. Production begins later this month in the Dominican Republic.
Former Harold & Kumar actor Kal Penn will next appear in ABC’s comedy pilot Prairie Dogs. The single-camera comedy is from Jackie and Jeff Filgo about a lowly cubicle worker named Neil (Penn) who has his identity stolen, and then likes the new fake life he has acquired. He asks the con man to help him change his life.
ABC’s supernatural pilot 666 Park Avenue tapped former Lost star Terry O’Quinn to star as the historic apartment building’s owner, Gavin.
Also for ABC, Judy Greer’s comedy pilot added Mimi Kennedy. The comedy is about a sophisticated woman (Greer) who gets married and becomes a fish-out-of-water in the suburbs. Kennedy will play Greer’s character’s mother-in-law. ABC Studios is producing.
FOX’s spy drama pilot The Asset has cast Ali Larter (Heroes) in a starring role as Anna King, a photojournalist who works for the CIA as a world-travelling human intelligence specialist. 20th Century Fox Television is producing.
Previously starring in FX’s Rescue Me, Steve Pasquale signed on to become a series regular on NBC’s pilot Do No Harm. Pasquale will play neurosurgeon Jeffrey Kohl and his Hyde-like alter ego Ian Price.
Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) will soon be back at The CW, this time starring in the network’s upcoming version of Beauty and the Beast, loosely based on the 1980s CBS series of the same name.
Kelly Bishop was cast in ABC Family’s drama Bunheads from Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Sutton Foster stars as a trained ballerina-turned-Vegas showgirl who suddenly marries a man, moves to his sleepy coastal town and takes on an uncomfortable role at her mother-in-law’s dance studio. Bishop will play the recurring role of the mother-in-law, Fanny. Production is set to begin this spring and ABC Family is expected to debut the series this summer.
Co-lead investigator Grant Wilson of Syfy’s series Ghost Hunter is departing the show in a couple of months. Wilson’s last episode is May 16 and he will complete production in March.
Young actor Jacob Hopkins joins HBO’s True Blood to portray Alexander Kent, who turned to darkness at the tender age of 9 years, per THR. True Blood is currently in production on season five which bows this summer on HBO.
Casting Call: Vinnie Potestivo Entertainment (www.vpetalent.com) is seeking men and women retiring from their jobs to participate in a one-day shoot to document their first day of retirement. The project is looking for people who are specifically retiring between February 15 and March 15, 2012. For more information, please send an email to: [email protected] and include your name, phone number, retirement date and a brief description about yourself.
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Think you’re an MVP in the world of sports media or will your rivals steal the spotlight? Enter the Cynopsis Sports Awards and bring home a crystal award for your shelf, recognizing the grit and strategy you’ve shown all year long. The awards will cover the best of 2011 from the world of television, radio and online, with categories that range from news shows to apps to marketing campaigns. Click on this link to learn more: http://www.cynopsis.com/sportsawards.
Broadcast Morning News Shows Weekly Average Ratings (week of February 6, 2012)
NBC: Today 5.67 million total viewers; 2.1/14 and 2.51 million A25-54
ABC: GMA 4.92 million total viewers; 1.7/12 and 2.02 million A25-54
CBS: This Morning 2.68 million total viewers; 0.9/6 and 1.08 million A25-54
Source: Nielsen, NTI
Broadcast Late-Night Shows – Weekly Average Ratings (week of February 6, 2012)
ABC: Nightline 3.74 million total viewers; 1.2 and 1.47 million A25-54; 0.9 and 1.10 million A18-49
NBC: Tonight Show 4.08 million total viewers; 1.3 and 1.61 million A25-54; 1.0 and 1.31 million A18-49
CBS: Late Show 3.44 million total viewers; 1.3 and 1.55 million A25-54; 0.9 and 1.19 million A18-49
Source: Nielsen, NTI
Broadcast Sunday Morning News Shows Weekly Average Ratings (week of February 12, 2012)
NBC: Meet the Press 3.05 million total viewers; 0.8 and 970,000 A25-54
CBS: Face the Nation 3.01 million total viewers; 0.9 and 1.07 million A25-54
ABC: This Week 2.83 million total viewers; 0.7 and 881,000 A25-54
FOX: FOX News Sunday 1.16 million total viewers; 0.4 and 424,000 A25-54
Source: Nielsen, NTI
Wednesday A18-49 Analysis: FOX ruled Wednesday with a 6.1/16 among A18-49, according to final national ratings from Nielsen. At 8p, there was no doubt about American Idol on Fox winning with a 5.7/16 followed by CBS’ Survivor: One World season premiere at 3.1/9. American Idol on FOX held firm in first place at 9p with a 6.5/17 and ABC’s comedies Modern Family and Happy Endings came in second at an average of 3.6/9. It was CBS’ turn to shine at 10p as CSI won with a 2.6/7 and ABC’s primetime soap Revenge was next at 2.4/6.
Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 time period averages. Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated. Live+SD.
FOX: 10.8/17 American Idol 10.8/17
CBS: 7.0/11 Survivor: One World [p] 6.3/10, Criminal Minds 7.6/12, CSI 7.0/12
ABC: 5.0/8 The Middle 5.0/8, Suburgatory 4.2/7, Modern Family 6.8/10, Happy Endings 3.4/5, Revenge 5.1/9
NBC: 2.9/5 Whitney 2.9/5, Are You There, Chelsea? 2.3/4, Rock Center with Brian Williams 2.1/3, Law & Order: SVU 4.0/7
UNIV: 2.0/3 Una Familia con Suerte 2.0/3, El Talisman 1.8/3, La Que No Podia Amar 2.1/3
ION: 0.7/1 Cold Case 0.7/1, Cold Case 0.6/1, Criminal Minds 0.7/1
TELE: 0.7/1 Maid en Manhattan 0.8/1, Flor Salvaje 0.7/1, Relaciones Peligrosas 0.5/1
CW: 0.6/1 One Tree Hill 0.9/1, Remodeled 0.3/1
TF: 0.5/1 Cine de Las Estrellas Wed [r] 0.5/1, El Capo 0.4/1
A18-49: FOX 6.1/16, CBS 2.9/8, ABC 2.8/7, UNIV 1.6/4, NBC 1.3/3, CW 0.5/1, TELE 0.5/1, TF 0.4/1, ION 0.3/1
UK-based Parthenon Media Group appointed Charles Gurassa to its Board as Non-Executive Chairman. Charles is presently the non-executive chairman of the restaurant group Tragus, Genesis Housing Association, Deputy Chairman at easyJet plc and MACH and a trustee of the National Trust.
A trio of promotions announced by AMC Networks: Meg Bogdan elevated to VP/Legal and Business Affairs; Aileen Brophy will now become VP/Legal, Affiliate Sales; and Madhu Goel Southworth was upped to VP/Legal and Business Affairs. Meg will continue to offer legal and business affairs support for Sundance Channel and all its departments; Aileen will head legal functions pertaining to national distribution for AMC Networks among other duties; and Madhu will continue to provide legal and business affairs support across AMC involving scripted and unscripted production work, film licensing, litigation, marketing, advertising, digital, PR and ad sales. Meg reports to Laura Sher, SVP/Legal and Business Affairs; Aileen reports to Jamie Gallagher, EVP/General Counsel for AMC Networks Inc.; and Madhu reports to Sharon Davis, SVP/Legal and Business Affairs. All three are based at the company’s New York office.
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM NAB
NAB Show® – April 14-19
The demand for content anytime, anywhere has set in motion a kaleidoscope of infinite consumption options with unlimited potential for businesses, all reflecting shifting players, technologies, strategies and expectations. Extraordinary advancements have forever changed how content comes to life.
NAB Show® is the world’s largest gathering of media and entertainment professionals, and the ultimate hands-on proving ground for the tools and insight needed to prosper in this market. Register today!
Friday Fun Fact: The act of snapping one’s fingers has a name. It is called a “fillip.”
This day in History:1962 – Beach Boys introduced a new musical style with their hit “Surfin”
Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: What business is located at 1725 Slough Road? Dunder Mifflin. The original Office (British) was located in the town of Slough. Kudos to: Mike Schwartz-WJBF/WAGT-Augusta; Rev. Mark Wajda-Diocese of Orlando/Altamonte Springs, Florida; Meredith Wayne-CoxReps/NYC; Barbara Oates-Broadcast Traffic/NYC; Jamie Raybon-KTXA Television/Dallas; Richard G. Murphy-Manor Productions/W. Toluca Lake, CA; Sarah Burnap-Media Stream Direct/Sherman Oaks; Will Neil-KTVU/Oakland; Amy Manchester-Borg Cream Productions/Toronto;Virginie Richard-TVA Films/Montreal.
Today’s Trivia Question: What show starred the characters, Terry Webster, Mike Danko and Willie Gillis? (Email [email protected] with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: Only the second four correct answers from each time zone will be mentioned; and once you’ve been mentioned in any of the Cynopsis editions, you can’t be mentioned again that calendar week.)
Later — Cyn & Lisa
02.17.12
Cynthia Turner – Founder and Publisher / [email protected]
Lisa Ball – Contributing Editor / [email protected]
Cynopsis Ad Sales:
Mike Farina – VP/Sales and Marketing – 203-218-6480 / [email protected]
Classifieds – Trish Pihonak- 203-381-9096 / [email protected]
To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here.
To unsubscribe from this edition, click here.
Cynopsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here .
JOB OPENING: DIR/ADSALES OPERATIONS/NY: Wk w/Ad Sales, create formats for live/delay/rpt tournaments, coord sponsorships, optimize plan’g/pricing/inventory. 3-5 yrs Cbl/Netwk/mgmt exp req Sports exp pref. Apply: [email protected] (2/25)
JOB OPENING: DIR PUBLICITY/BBC AMERICA/NYC: Develop/maximize publicity opps for programming & online activities across all media. 7+ yrs exp. w/talent, publicity tactics & knowledge of UK programmg. Rez: [email protected] (2/25)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, INTEGRATED MARKETING/CBS TV STATIONS/NY: Create integrated, multi-platform mktg programs, manage from pitch to activation; 5+yrs relevant mktg exp, prod’n exp a+ www.cbscorporation.com/careers (ID 10926BR) (2/25)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/TV Guide/NY: 2+ yrs digital exp. Plan/execute online media plans, wrk w/mktg to devlp client presentations, monitor campaign delivery & deliver superior custmr service to clients [email protected] (2/25)
JOB OPENING: DIR, ANALYTICS/VEVO/NYC: Own dvlpmt of dig. analytics capabilities, processes & best practices across bus. Expert in implementation/analyses of analytics & database tools & data. Info: http://www.vevo.com/About/Careers (2/24)
JOB OPENING: DIGITAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/ESPN/NY: 3+ yrs exp. Analyze/report ESPN digi platforms. Prof w/digital research tool skills & strong communicator req. Send resume: [email protected] Descrip: //bit.ly/xE1wzr (2/24)
JOB OPENING: MGR, AD SALES RSCH/A+E Networks/NY: Dev audience & consumer insights w/synd rsrch. Supp sales strat & dev estimates. Min 5yrs media research. More info & Apply: www.aetn.com/careers.html, #122172. (2/24)
JOB OPENING: MANAGER, AD SALES RESEARCH/ESPN/NY: manage projects focused on cross-media advertising effectiveness; 4+ years of research experience – media/agency exp. a +. REQ ID 26863 http://espncareers.com (2/24)
JOB OPENING: AD TRAFFICKER/MLS Dig. Properties/NYC: Resp for implementing/mngng processes & coordinating & providing support to Ad ops. 1 to 3 yrs trafficking exp. Knwldg of OAS 24/7 Real Media or DART/DFP Res: [email protected] (2/23)
JOB OPENING: SOCIAL MEDIA MGR/Atlanta: Exp’d PR/Social Media Strategist; Create integrated social media/PR strategies. Avid sports fan. www.foxcareers.com req# FNG0000649 (2/23)
JOB OPENING: REGIONAL SALES MGR/Comcast Spotlight/D.C.: Lead successful media sales team. Minimum 7+ yrs brdcst/cable experience including management . EOE/M/F/D/AAP Online Apply URL: www.ecentralmetrics.com/url/?u=2929911569-44 (2/23)
JOB OPENING: PROJ MGR RSRCH/NY: 5+ yrs TV rsrch brdcst/cable exp in data analysis & dvlpng estimates. Kwldg of Star/Nielsen sys. BA deg req’d. To apply, contact: [email protected] (2/22)
JOB OPENING: SALES PLAN’R/Captivate Network/Mdtwn/NYC: Need enthusiastic sales support 4 VP+Team – facilitate presales+ add creativity & gr8 cust skillz. U need BS +2yrs advrtsng support+ Pivotal/similar CRM exp. Apply: [email protected] (2/22)
JOB OPENING: RESEARCH STRATEGIST/TRAVELCHANNEL/MD: Develops and assists in the design, execution and analysis of research for the network. Nielsen ratings exp. req’d. Full details, www.scrippsnetworks.com – Req 2832 (2/22)
JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS MGR/USA Today/NY: Help drive rev via the effective mgmt of a team, focused on the dev of creative multi-platform adv. solutions that leverage content equity of USA TODAY. Resume: [email protected] (2/18)
JOB OPENING: CLIENT SOLUTIONS SR MGR/USA Today/NY: Help drive rev via the effective mgmt of a team, focused on the dev of creative multi-platform adv. solutions that leverage content equity of USA TODAY. Resume: [email protected] (2/18)
JOB OPENING: DIG. SLS/Discovery/LA: Support AE in prospect/dvlpmnt/proposal/maint/post analysis; help sls team deliver proposals to clients. 2+ yrs ad sls media exp. http://careers.discovery.com/ #5271 (2/18)
JOB OPENING: VP SALES/LA: License Paramount & DreamWorks films to US TV. Min. 8 yrs work exp. in TV Sales/Programming/Acquisitions. Resume to: http://www.paramount.com/studio/jobs (2/18)
JOB OPENING: RSCH ANALYST/NCM MEDIA NETWORKS/NYC: Prepare sales materials using syndicated & primary rsrch based around ad effectiveness & audience positioning; 1 yr media/agency exp. a + Apply: www.ncm.com (2/18)
JOB OPENING: SSE/SALES PLANNER/Current TV/CHI: Seeking exp planner to oversee TV and digital sales plan creation for sales team. Target new biz, create presentations and manage developmental account list. [email protected] (2/18)
JOB OPENING: ANALYST, PRIMARY RESEARCH/SYFY, NBCU/NYC: Resp include analyzing consumer research projects. Degree in social science, media, stats, or related field preferred. www.nbcunicareers.com (4490BR) (2/18)
INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at [email protected].
SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED … There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad … for more information contact Trish Pihonak at [email protected].
SITUATION WANTED: DEVELOPMENT PRODUCER/LA BASED: Reality/Ent/Docs. NBC; CBS; Spike; Dis; A&E; TLC; E!; VH1; Sy-Fy; specializing in talent tape and paper deliverables; runs on Batteries. [email protected] (2/24)
SITUATION WANTED: Award-winning, NY Times reviewed THEATRICAL SONGWRITER looking to collaborate on an animated children’s TV series. Passionate about storytelling through songs. Listen to my workat www.denvercasado.com/cynopsis (2/24)
SITUATION WANTED: I’M ALL YOURS N.Y. Seeking to Assist in more substantial & creative way. Currently an E.A. to Chief of Dept.5 Yrs. work exp. B.A. Mass Comm – Media Production Contact, [email protected] (2/24)
SITUATION WANTED: Dedicated & Experienced ADV. SALES PLANNER (NYC) Sales proposals, resolving client discrepancies, quarterly post analysis, special sales service projects, expert computer skills. Contact- [email protected] (2/24)
SITUATION WANTED: SALES ASSISTANT/CHI: Interned at Comcast SportsNet in Ad Sales, Works as Sales Assistant at NBCUniversal. Has B.A. from DePaul in PR/Advertising. Resume upon request. Contact [email protected] (2/24)
SITUATION WANTED: STAGE MGR/STAGE DIRECTOR/NY Based: AD/SM – 15 years in Network News as SM, Tape AD and control room AD. Resume and references available at [email protected] (2/23)
SITUATION WANTED: AD SALES EXECUTIVE/LA: 15+ yrs of ad sales exp (National, Regional, Network – Agency, DR and Direct to Client) in Cable TV/Radio w/ desire to sell Digital, covering the Western Region from Los Angeles. [email protected] (2/22)
SITUATION WANTED: Nationwide: COPYWRITING AND CONCEPT CREATION: for On-Air, On-Line, Print and Radio. Former-NBC Promo Gun/Producer. Cost effective – stunningly accurate. Secret weapon of many vendors and Fortune 500 Entertainment entities. email: [email protected] (2/22)
SITUATION WANTED: PRODUCTION, NEWS ASSISTANT/NYC: Interned at NBC for TODAY Show; CNN for Campbell Brown, Rick’s List; Production Assistant for DOC NYC film festival. Hard working. For resume, please email [email protected] (2/22)
SITUATION WANTED: Jeanne Intile Burns, VOICE-OVER ARTIST/VOICE COACH, Cell: 845-721-9681, E-Mail: [email protected], Web Links: www.castingnetworks.com/jburns, http://jburns.voices.com, www.allegro-music.com (“American Biographies”) (2/22)
SITUATION WANTED: NON-FICTION PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/LA: 10+ yrs exp. NBC, TLC, CMT, Vh1, Disc, CNN, E!; field and post; writes, shoots, manages, sizzles; avail to travel. ophelial@earthlink.net (2/18)
SITUATION WANTED: ASPIRING TV PRODUCER/NY: 2+ yrs at audio post house. Looking to get into PROduction! Extremely organized and meticulous/confident, friendly personality/dedicated and hard working. [email protected] (2/18)
E-mail [email protected] or call Trish Pihonak at 203.381.9096 for rates and specs for Job Openings.
Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email [email protected] for specs.
WHAT’S ON TONIGHT – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012
ABC: Shark Tank, 20/20
AZTECA: Extra Normal, Buenos Noches America, Al Extremo
CBS: Undercover Boss, CSI:NY, Blue Bloods
CW: Nikita, Supernatural
FOX: Kitchen Nightmares, Fringe
ION: Cold Case, Cold Case, Cold Case
NBC: The 43rd NAACP Image Awards, Dateline NBC
PBS: Washington Week, Need to Know, Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook [p], Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook
TELE: Una Maid en Manhattan, Flor Salvaje, Relaciones Peligrosas
UNIV: Una Familia con Suerte; El Talisman, La Que No Podia Amar
Cynopsis Media, a division of Access Intelligence
65 Lantern Road
Stratford, CT 06614
Ph: 203.381.9096
Fx: 203.386.8855
Copyright Cynopsis 2012
All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2012
To unsubscribe from just this Cynopsis email, please click here.
