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Good morning. It’s Monday, March 21, 2005, and this is your first early morning briefing. Bob Sillerman is acquiring Simon Fuller’s 19 Entertainment in a deal estimated at $174 million, in cash and stock. Sillerman’s international content corporation CKX (which operates under the name of Sports Entertainment Enterprises) will acquire 19 Entertainment. Fuller has signed a 6-year contract to stay on in, will maintain his title as Chairman/CEO of 19 Entertainment, will begin to take on other projects with CKX, and will have a seat on the Board. The sales agreement included $124.4 million in cash, approximately 1.9 million CKX common stock shares and additional shares to be paid out to shareholders after 19’s audit result release this summer. 19 Entertainment owns the format rights to Pop Idol, here known as American Idol, and pulls in an estimated $1 billion annually in merchandising, ad sales, sponsorships, etc. The season finale of The Bernie Mac Show has been scheduled for April 8 at 8pm. Tonight’s Premieres: * NEW ORDERS / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION *
In case there was any doubt remaining – let’s clear it up. Bravo has ordered a second season of Project Runway (Miramax Television/Magic Elves/Full Pictures) and host/supermodel Heidi Klum is back on board as well. The official order is for 10 eps, and the plan is for its to hit the primetime schedule in third qtr 2005. ABC has ordered a back door pilot called Vacation Swap (RDF Media/Diplomatic Prods), scheduled to air this Wednesday at 10p in lieu of Wife Swap (RDF Media). The premise is simple – put to different families together, certainly very very different families, and send them on a two week vacation – the first week a comfortable setting to one family, and vice versa for the second week.. If the OTO special is successful, look for more eps to come. * CASTING UPDATES *
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* MORE GOOD STUFF *
Turner South adds a new program to its daytime schedule as of April 11: Home Makers is a 30m strip series featuring an all-female team of contractors, carpenters and designers who will transform a 100-year-old condemned home to its original glory. The house is located in Charlotte, NC, in an up and coming area. Home Makers will focus on this particular home for 60 episodes. Paramount‘s strip series The Insider will be down one anchor for a while as Pat O’Brien enters an alcohol rehab program, according to a statement O’Brien released to the Associated Press. New York host Lara Spencer will fill in while O’Brien is out. Cynopsis Query: Last Friday, Cynopsis asked if you thought the Federal Government should become involved in the ratings system – regulating and/or overseeing Nielsen Media Research? The majority of you said no. Here is a quick sample of your responses. First those who simply disagree ….
And those who predict where such government involvement may eventually take us:
And those who suggest an alternative:
And those who see why government involvement may not be all bad:
Thank you for your comments! Weekend Box Office Estimates: March 18-20, 2005 Casting Note: Are you an outgoing, intriguing, competitive person who would make the perfect BIG BROTHER HouseGuest? Are you up for anything and everything? Are you ready to live inside the BIG BROTHER House with a group of strangers while multiple cameras record your every move and sound 24 hours a day, seven days a week? Are you willing to compete for half a million dollars against other participants as aggressive and ambitious as you are? If you can answer yes to these questions, you just might qualify as a contestant on BIG BROTHER 6. Apply online at http://www.cbs.com/primetime/bigbrother_application/; deadline is April 8th. * EXECUTIVE MOVES *
Creative communications company Piranha Productions, has launched a new Entertainment Division and named Mark Stendal as its VP/Programming and Production. Piranha is located in Seattle, headed up by Wade Brewer, CEO and Managing Partner. Current Piranha clients include Costco, Microsoft, Pepsi, Starbucks, Williams-Sonoma and Washington Mutual, among others. Mark joins Piranha after consulting with Tribune Television, and working with Fisher Entertainment as VP/Programming and Production. Azteca America named Nieves Arredondo as Head of its Southwest Network Sales office. She was previously with Bromley’s B-Interlink as Media Group Buying Director. Nieves will be based in San Antonio. * RATINGS *
Thursday – A18-49 Analysis: NBC led the night on Thursday with an overall 4.2/12 A18-49 rating, according to final numbers from Nielsen Media Research. CBS, with its 7-12m coverage of the first rounds of NCAA Basketball tourney, posted a 3.6/10, followed by ABC and Fox 2.6/7, UPN 2.0/5, WB 1.2/3. At 8p Will & Grace x2 posted a 3.6/11, just a tenth of a rating point ahead of Fox’s The O.C. The first game(s) of the NCAA tournament from 7-930p averaged a 3.0/10. The Apprentice takes the 9-10p hour with a solid 5.1/13, and a repeat of ER at 10p earned a time period winning 4.0/11. The second game(s) of the NCAA averaged a 3.6/11, airing from 930-12m. The ABC lineup of wall-to-wall Jake in Progress eps (8-10p) posted a 2.4/6. FINAL HOUSEHOLD Ratings: Thursday, March 17, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. NBC 6.9/11 Will & Grace 5.9/10, Will & Grace [r] 5.9/9, The Apprentice 8.1/13, ER [r] 6.6/12 CBS 6.5/11 NCAA Basketball (7-930p) 5.7/10; NCAA Basketball (930-12m) 6.3/11 ABC 5.3/9 Jake in Progress 5.0/8, Jake in Progress 4.7/8, Jake in Progress [r] 4.8/8, Jake in Progress [r] 4.7/7, Primetime Live 6.3/11 FOX 3.8/6 The O.C. 4.9/8, Point Pleasant 2.7/4 UPN 3.3/5 WWE Smackdown 3.3/5 WB 2.1/3 Jeff Foxworthy: The Early Days (OTO) 2.9/5, The Starlet [r] 1.3/2 A18-49 NBC 4.2/12, CBS 3.6/10, ABC and Fox 2.6/7, UPN 2.0/5, WB 1.2/3 Friday – A18-49 Analysis: CBS handily won all three hours of primetime on Friday night with its NCAA Basketball coverage delivering an overall 3.7/11 A18-49 rating, according to fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen Media Research. NBC was #2 with a 2.7/8, followed by ABC 2.1/6, Fox 1.9/6, WB 1.0/3, UPN 0.8/2. During the 8p hour, CBS was already into its 7p game, and averaged a 3.7/12; at 9-10p, as the network finished its first game and began its second, CBS averaged a 4.0/12; and at 10p, now into its second game(s), it earned a 3.3/10. NBC was on CBS’ heel every hour of prime: at 8p NBC delivered a 2.5/8; a 2.4/7 at 9p; and a close but no cigar delivery of 3.2/9 at 10p. Fast Affiliate HOUSEHOLD Ratings: Friday, March 18, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. NBC 7.0/12 Dateline 7.2/13, Medical Investigation 5.9/10, L&O: Trial by Jury 7.9/14 CBS 6.4/11 NCAA Basketball (8p-11p) 6.4/11 ABC 4.4/8 8 Simple Rules 4.0/7, 8 Simple Rules 4.0/7, Hope & Faith 4.0/7, Less than Perfect 3.8/6, 20/20 5.2/9 FOX 2.7/5 Bernie Mac 2.6/5, Bernie Mac 2.9/5, That 70’s Show 2.4/4, That 70’s Show 2.7/5 WB 1.6/3 What I Like About You [r] 1.2/2, What I Like About You [r] 1.3/2, Reba [r] 2.1/4, Blue Collar TV [r] 1.6/3 UPN 1.3/2 Star Trek Enterprise1.1/2, Top Model [r] 1.5/3 A18-49 CBS 3.7/11, NBC 2.7/8, ABC 2.1/6, Fox 1.9/6, WB 1.0/3, UPN 0.8/2 Saturday – A18-49 Analysis: CBS‘ coverage of the NCAA Tournament led the night on Saturday with an overall 4.1/13 A18-49 average from 8-11p, according to fast affiliate numbers from Nielsen Media Research. As it did on Friday night, CBS again won every hour of prime: 8p = 6.4/12; 9p = 6.4/11; and 10p = 7.7/14. Fox and ABC tied for #2 at 8p, each posting an 8 share. At 9p NBC stepped up with a repeat of Law & Order SVU earning a 5.5/10, just a share point behind the basketball. And at 10p, NBC again came close to CBS, with a 6.7/12 for L&O: CI. Fast Affiliate HOUSEHOLD Ratings: Saturday, March 18, 2005, for all Networks – program averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. CBS 6.9/12 NCAA Basketball (8-11p) 6.9/12 NBC 5.1/9 LAX 3.1/6, Law & Order SVU [r] 5.5/10, Law & Order: CI [r] 6.7/12 ABC 4.6/8 Movie: The Ten Commandments 4.6/8 FOX 4.5/8 Cops 4.1/7, Cops [r] 4.9/7, AMW 4.5/8 A18-49 CBS 4.1/13, Fox 2.8/9, NBC 2.1/7, ABC 2.1/6 A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM TV LAND Chasing Farrah, a reality series. Watch the new reality series Chasing Farrah and you’ll see: she’s an icon, a sculptor, a centerfold, a mother and an actress, but she’s definitely no angel. For a sneak peek and information on how you can win a chance to meet Farrah, go to TVLand.com. The History Channel presents This Day in History: A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COURT TV
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Later — Cyn To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change a subscription for any Cynopsis edition: www.cynopsis.com Archived Editions: www.Cynopsis.com Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS JOB OPENING: TRAVEL & EVENTS MANAGER/LA. Solid promotions, travel and event marketing background for seasoned candidate. Email: JOB OPENING: VP, LOCAL AD SALES, Top North East Cable Network. Develop/execute LAS strategy & pgrms. 5+ yrs LAS/affiliate/ mktg exp req. Must have team building, excellent communication skills. Send to: JOB OPENING: BRAND DIRECTOR/NYC. Leading wireless entertainment co. seeking sr. mktg professional w/7-10 yrs exp in brand mgmt or agency client services 2 manage partner relationships & develop new biz. Apply: JOB OPENING: SR BRAND MGR-HIT Ent./NYC manage two leading children’s brands. Lead execution; anal; rec. adjustments; manage licensees; create integrated prod., del. target rev. 5+ yrs. brand & lic. exp. www.hitentertainment.com . (3/26) JOB OPENING: MEDIA MANAGER, Discovery Networks, Silver Spring, MD. Oversee media plans, strategy, media research, buys. 3-5 yrs media mgmt exp & research tools – Nielsen, Mediatools, Simmons. Apply: www.discovery.com . Job req#2178 (3/26) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR-AD SALES/Cynopsis, NY. 3-5 yrs ad sales exp; print bkgd a must. Mktg exp a +; exceptional comm & presentation skills. Extensive media contacts. Resume/sal req: JOB OPENING: VICE PRESIDENT, CMT Dukes of Hazzard Institute.* Forget working for Donald Trump, the real dream job is getting paid $100,000 to watch television. Stress-free job responsibilities include: watch The Dukes of Hazzard weeknight at 7 and 11 ET/PT on CMT; know the words to The Dukes of Hazzard theme song, Good Ol’ Boys; write The Dukes of Hazzard Institute online blog for cmt.com ; serve as expert on all things The Dukes of Hazzard and maybe take The General Lee for a spin now and then. 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See www.olntv.com Resume/salary: JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MGR/BET-Chicago. 3-5 yrs cable or agency res exp; Skilled w/MRI, NMR Systems & var. res tools; MS Office proficient. Analytical, detailed, pgm/rtg savvy spec to African-Amer mkt. Email: JOB OPENING: CLIENT SERVICES -Nielsen Media Research/NY. Responsible for Installing, Training & Supporting NMR software at client sites. Training and Presentation exp a must. Ad*Views a+ www.Nielsenmedia.com ref:(20052482-JL) (3/24) JOB OPENING: SALES ASSISTANT/Galavision, NY. Detail-oriented, exc comm/math/MS Office skills; asst Sales Team w/presentations/reports/clerical work. Spanish speaking highly pref/not req. Resume: JOB OPENING: TRAFFIC MGR/KVVU, Las Vegas/Henderson. 5+ yrs station exp, HS Grad req. Wide Orbit or PC based traffic sys. A +. Will supervise 3. Detailed oriented, problem solver, team player. Apply at: JOB OPENING: Sony Pictures TV seeks SR ANALYST IN AD SALES for RESEARCH DEPT. 3-5 yrs experience req. Nielsen software proficiency req. Midtown Mnhtn. Please submit resume to JOB OPENING: Sony Pictures TV seeks EXEC DIR OF AD SALES FOR RESEARCH DEPT. 5-10 yrs exp; able to create sales materials and monitor/anticipate trends. Exc comm skills. Nielsen rtgs software. Contact JOB OPENING: NETWORK SALES PLANNER – Galavision, NY. Exc. written/verbal comm skills, quantitative skills a must, org., team player, prioritize projs. Prior DealMaker exp a +; Excel req. email: JOB OPENING: MEDIA ASSISTANT-O.C./Los Angeles. Maintain station invoices/makegoods. Learn to buy. Must be good on phone and multi-tasking. Fun shop, Media exp. a plus. Resume: JOB OPENING: PR/MRKTG for Anim. Studio & Dist. Co/LA. Innovative self-starter w/1-3 yrs. related exp. Write releases/pitch consumer press, etc. New position w/great opp. for growth. F/T w/benefits. 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