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MOVIES CONTINUE TO DELIVER AGAIN AND AGAIN!
THE MATRIX #2 in the Time Period (out of 60+ basic cable networks) WARNER BROS. MOVIES MAKE BASIC BETTER Source: NTI, 5/2-5/8/05, 27th = 5/8, 8-10:30pm Ties TP = USA and SciFi daypart, 28th = 5/8, 10:30pn-1am. Based on Cov Rtg. CYNTHIA TURNER’S
Good morning. It’s Friday, May 13, 2005 and this is your first early morning briefing. Next week is the broadcasters’ Upfront Week. Kicking off the festivities is NBC on Monday with their presentation at 3pm. The rest of the schedule goes like this: Monday: And in the time honored tradition of guessing the fall schedules prior to the presentations, the rumors are swirling. Remember – these are just rumors, nothing official from the networks as yet: Thru Week #2 of the May 2005 Sweep: April 28 – May 11 according to Nielsen Media Research data: * NEW ORDERS / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION *
MTV has ordered 10 eps of a new makeover series, this one called Trailer Fabulous, and as you may have guessed, it’s a makeover of the pre-fab homes. The show is scheduled to debut on MTV this summer with host Brooks Buford. Sundance Channel has signed Alan Cumming to host its Friday night cult-movie block, Midnight Snack. The new season debuts on July 1 at 1230a and features eccentric, outrageous and over-the-top films for the late-night crowd. Cumming will introduce film, wrap up at the end and preview next week’s film. HBO’s Deadwood has added a new cast member – Brent Sexton will appear in the final two eps of this season, and assuming the show is picked up for a third season, will become a regular then. He will play the role of Tom Nuttall’s go-to guy. Joining NBC’s L&O: Criminal Intent in a recurring role is Paula Garces as Tech Vizcarrando. * MORE GOOD STUFF *
Joining the primetime lineup at FX on July 22 at 10p is a new drama series from Steven Bochco – Over There. This will be FX’s third new series of the summer – the first two are 30 Days starting on June 15, and Rescue Me’s second season premiere on June 21. Two new comedys are looking at an August debut – Starved and It’s Always Funny in Philadelphia. Here are a couple of start dates for Fox’s summer schedule:
Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of April 25-May 1, 2005 ranked by HH Rtg Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of April 25-May 1, 2005 ranked by A18-49 * EXECUTIVE MOVES*
National Geographic Ventures has named William Weil EVP/Strategy, Marketing and Entertainment, and Patricia Najda VP/Domestic Home Entertainment. Will takes on new duties in support of the growth of National Geographic’s entertainment businesses, including feature films, kids’ programming and production and primetime television, while continuing to oversee North American home entertainment and sponsorship and integrated marketing for National Geographic Television & Film (NGT&F). Patricia will now head sales, product development, marketing and operations for the North American Home Entertainment business, including direct/continuity VHS/DVD sales, retail DVD distribution through Warner Home Video, and National Geographic’s online DVD sales and rental business. She will continue to report to Will. Thomas Baiter has joined Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel as Director, Sales and Traffic Systems. The announcement was made today by Kristen Roberts, VP, Pricing and Planning and Adam Farkas, VP, Information Technology (IT), to whom Baiter reports. Based in the networks’ New York office, Baiter will be responsible for overall implementation and support of sales and traffic systems, coordination with vendors, user communities and the IT department and will supervise, test and implement all related systems, processes and training. WCNC/Raliegh Durham has a new Pres/GM in Barry Leffler as of May 18. Barry makes the move from NBC Universal where he was VP/Retail Ops and Consumer Marketing. At WCNC, John Shannon, head of station sales, had been interim GM since last October when the previous GM Mike Ward retired. Jenny Hollis, Hallmark Channel’s Senior Designer, has been upped to Art Director, Print, Design Group for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, reporting to David Snapp, SVP/Design Group. She is based in LA and will work in partnership with the SVP and the VPs of the department to determine the overall brand tone, conceptualize design and execute print design solutions consistent with the Hallmark Channel brand criteria. Additionally, she will be responsible for maintaining the channels’ brand identity while ensuring that the brand evolves in an appropriate and dynamic manner. Darren Melameth has been elevated to Director, Scheduling, for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, it was announced today by Michelle Vicary, VP/Scheduling and Program Administration, to whom he reports. Darren will: take on additional responsibility for scheduling decisions and stunts; screen movies for air and planning; oversee maintenance of movie databases for reporting and research ratings and trends among competitors and the channel. Jillian London has been stepped up to Director, On-Air Promotion for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. She reports to Marvin Dorson SVP/Creative Services and is based in the LA headquarters. Jillian will develop and implement promotional scheduling strategies that provide the most effective and influential utilization of the on-air inventory assets to increase ratings against programs targeted for on-air promotion. She began her tenure at Hallmark Channel in 2000 as a Traffic Coordinator, where she assisted with the start up of Hallmark Channel. Kate Fisher has been promoted to Director, Publicity, for CBS Entertainment, it was announced by Chris Ender, SVP, CBS Communications Group and Phil Gonzales, VP/Communications, CBS Entertainment. Reporting to Phil, the NY-based Kate will continue to work on publicity campaigns on behalf of CBS series, movies and specials. Fisher joined CBS in March 2001 as a senior publicist and was promoted to manager in March 2003. * RATINGS *
Wednesday – A18-49 Analysis- May Sweep Day #14: Fox was in front on Wednesday night posting an overall 5.8/15 A18-49 rating, ahead of ABC’s 4.4/12. CBS chimed in with a 3.5/9, followed by NBC 2.9/8, UPN 1.9/5, WB 1.3/3 according to Nielsen Media Research data. At 8p ABC’s Lost delivered the goods with a 6.2/18, well ahead of #2 Fox with a 3.4/10 for the hour. America’s Next Top Model earned a 2.5/7 A18-49, and excelled in W18-49 with a 3.9/10, second only to Lost. At 9p Fox began the hour with an 11.1/27 for American Idol, which then dipped to a 5.3/13 for Stacked. ABC’s Alias was #2 int he hour with a 4.1/10. The second part of the two-part movie on CBS, Elvis, delivered a 2.9/8. At 10p CBS jumped out in front with CSI: NY’s 4.7/12, just two share points ahead of Law & Order. FINAL HOUSEHOLD RATINGS: Wednesday, May 11, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. CBS 7.8/13 CBS Movie: Elvis (part 2) 7.0/11, CSI: New York 9.5/16 FOX 7.7/12 That 70’s Show 4.1/7, That 70’s Show [r] 5.0/8, American Idol 14.9/23, Stacked 7.0/11 ABC 7.1/11 Lost 10.3/17, Alias 6.5/10, Super Nanny Family Update 4.4/7 NBC 6.2/10 Dateline 4.9/8, Revelations 5.6/8, Law & Order 8.1/13 WB 2.0/3 Smallville 2.5/4, Jack & Bobby 1.5/2 UPN 2.7/4 America’s Next Top Model 3.5/6, Kevin Hill 2.0/3 A18-49 Fox 5.8/15, ABC 4.4/12, CBS 3.5/9, NBC 2.9/8, UPN 1.9/5, WB 1.3/3
The History Channel presents This Day in History: Answer to Yesterday’s trivia question: I am a white bird named Fred. I do like to speak occasionally. What television show might you find me on? BARETTA. Kudos to: Dennis Barry-WNBC/NY; Estrella Diaz-AOL/NY; Jim Halling-New Channel 8/Arlington Va; Charlotte Sweet-Coyote TV/Atlanta; Kathrine Kieser-Haworth Marketing Media/CST; Susan McCellan-Empower Media Marketing/Cincinatti; Jim Smith-National Benefits Resources/Dallas; Bill Lovejoy-Mindshare/Chicago; Judy Schultz-Woodson & Neuroth/Beaverton; Joanie Stern-Charles Stern Agency/LA; Allex Petrilli-San Francisco Research Services Director/San Francisco. A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COURT TV
THEY’RE HERE.
Come and get ’em. Court TV: The Investigation Channel’s A18-49 ratings are up 19%. Source: Nielsen Media Research (Galaxy Explorer). Rank based on ad-supported cable nets with 50+ million subs.
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