Netflix made its first major Cannes Film Festival acquisition yesterday with the worldwide distribution rights to the upcoming Kevin James (Paul Blart: Mall Cop) film. The True Memories of an International Assassin will land on Netflix in 2016 prior to its release in theaters. Jeff Wadlow (Kick Ass 2) will direct the film, based on […]
The 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee nabbed two sponsors for its finals on ESPN. The event announced that Microsoft Corp and mobile app Words With Friends will serve as official broadcast sponsors. “We are fortunate to have two sponsors who share a similar mission with the Scripps National Spelling Bee,” said Paige Kimble, executive director […]
ESPN serves up the 2015 French Open starting Sunday on ESPN2 with 50 hours on television and nearly 300 more via ESPN3’s presentation of up to seven courts on the days ESPN2 is on the air. Coverage begins at 5a on most days on weekdays through Thursday, June 4, culminating with the women’s semifinals. Talent […]
Moving forward, ESPN carries the 2015 NBA Western Conference Finals starting today at 9p. Mike Breen offers commentary with analyst and former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, analyst Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke. Kia NBA Countdown will hit the road for one-hour, on-site pre-game shows throughout the Western Conference Finals as host Sage […]
Following Rory McIlroy’s victory over the weekend at the Wells Fargo Championship, along with headline-grabbing wins in recent weeks by Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth, the PGA TOUR has hit 2015 looking to shake up audience growth with its stars continuing to cement their places in pop culture. With Golf Channel on NBC’s coverage of […]
ESPN locked in a deal with the Mountain West to bring the conference’s annual football championship game to its channels through the 2019-20 season. The addition supplements current ties between the conference and ESPN which includes exclusive worldwide rights to televise up to 16 Mountain West football games, plus every Boise State home game, as […]
More sports gains in China as Major League Soccer locked in a partnership with Letv Sports, China’s leading digital sports broadcaster, in a deal that will offer live coverage of all league matches throughout the mainland. The deal marks the first time Letv will hold MLS rights and the company will now offer at least […]
FOX Sports’ began construction of its media headquarters for the company’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 coverage. The area is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, adjacent to the Vancouver Convention Centre in Jack Poole Plaza. The television compound spans more than 7,500 square feet, housing offices, a control room and green room, and sits directly […]
With Turner’s turn in the upfront spotlight, the company hit the stage by announcing a multi-year extension for the Inside the NBA studio team. The show will now see host Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal locked in for the long haul. “We truly believe Inside the NBA is among […]
FOX Sports unveiled its five broadcast teams slated to call games at next month’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, set to kick off on June 6. Broadcast pairings are set to include: Glenn Davis/Christine Latham; JP Dellacamera/Cat Whitehill/Tony DiCicco; Jenn Hildreth/Kyndra de St. Aubin; Justin Kutcher/Aly Wagner; and John Strong/Danielle Slaton. In addition, Angela Hucles will […]
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