Batwoman and Nancy Drew nabbed full-season, 22-episode orders from The CW after three airings each. The freshman series are seeing major boosts in delayed viewing – Batwoman’s ratings have risen 73% among A18-34 and 80% among A18-49 in Live+7 Nielsens, while Nancy Drew has seen increases of 94% among A18-34 and 114% among A18-49.
France’s Banijay Group is acquiring Endemol Shine Group (Big Brother, MasterChef) for a reported $2.2 billion. “Combining the resources of these two companies will instantly strengthen our position in the global market, and our capabilities across genres will further define us as a go-to provider of first class IP worldwide,” said Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti. […]
Jeff Zucker, WarnerMedia news and sports chief and head of CNN, yesterday addressed reports he’s next in line to become CEO of WarnerMedia now that John Stankey has been elevated to the No. 2 role at parent AT&T. Talking with CNN’s Brian Stelter at the CNN-sponsored Citizen event in NY, Zucker said, “There were a […]
“We’re not doing the same strategy that Netflix and the people chasing Netflix have adopted,” NBCU CEO Steve Burke told analysts yesterday regarding the company’s upcoming Peacock streaming service. During the company’s Q3 earnings call, Burke said launching Peacock as an ad-supported service “will cut the investment pretty substantially because I think we’re going to […]
CBS showed confidence in its freshman class with a season two renewal for Evil, and full-season orders for remaining first-years All Rise, Carol’s Second Act, The Unicorn, and Bob Hearts Abishola. “These terrific new series have attracted a passionate base of viewers and consistent ratings while delivering entertaining, inclusive and relevant storytelling every week,” said […]
Ronan Farrow is partnering with Pineapple Street Studios for The Catch and Kill Podcast with Ronan Farrow, set to launch next month. Podcast will expand on the reporting in Farrow’s book, Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators. “Catch and Kill is full of incredibly compelling men and women and this […]
Hugh Laurie is developing a television adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel for the BBC, though the exact title he’s at work on is, well, a mystery. The Night Manager and House star is working through ITV-owned Mammoth Screen.
Food Network Kitchen is live in the US via a partnership with Amazon. The recently announced direct-to-consumer subscription platform is designed to help with meal prep and grocery shopping, boost culinary skills and make cooking a more joyous and convenient experience. It features 25 live and interactive classes each week, and grocery ordering and delivery […]
HBO’s Watchmen had strong premiere numbers on Sunday, counting a hefty digital lift. Series based on the Alan Moore graphic novel launched to 1.5 million viewers across HBO platforms; the 9p broadcast averaged 800,000 viewers.
HGTV’s Hot Properties: San Diego debuts Sunday, November 3 at 10p, featuring spectacular renovations, outrageous open houses and more to help owners get top dollar for their homes.
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