Doctor Who will return for a new season in early 2020 with Jodie Whittaker onboard. In the U.S., the season was up 47% versus last time around, averaging 1.6 million viewers.
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NBA plays quarters
NBA Digital, co-managed by the NBA and Turner Sports, tipped off quarter-by-quarter pricing on its NBA League Pass serve, with fans now able to purchase a single game at reduced prices after each quarter. The content will be available on NBA.com and the NBA App, and via participating NBA League Pass distributors such as Turner’s […]
ESPN is home of Champion
Renowned Premier League broadcaster Jon Champion is heading stateside to join ESPN to serve as the company’s new play-by-play voice for Major League Soccer. Beginning in 2019, Champion will be paired with Taylor Twellman on MLS matches. “I am thrilled to be joining ESPN on a full-time basis to cover MLS and the other soccer […]
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ID show heats up a cold case
Thanks to ID, a cold case in Chicago is heating up. Following the airing of the true crime net’s two-part special, Cold Valley, new tips from around the country have prompted the Chicago PD to reopen the case of 8-year-old murder victim Diane Taylor. “At ID, we are very proud to have served as a […]
BET cancels Hit the Floor
BET is not renewing scripted series Hit the Floor for season five. “We are grateful to the most passionate fans ever who helped to bring one more season of the #DevilsNation to the screen, and the incredible cast and dancers,” said a network spokesperson. Hit the Floor spent its first three seasons on BET’s Viacom […]
FloSports adds juice to disruption game
With multiple deals being unveiled on a weekly basis, digital sports platform FloSports continues to make headlines by partnering with event rights holders, governing bodies, and other media companies. Current verticals under the FloSports umbrella include rugby, basketball, MMA, football, wrestling, track, gymnastics, hockey, and more with the company now streaming more than 10,000 live […]
MLS Cup gives FOX a lift
The Atlanta United’s victory to claim the MLS Cup handed FOX with the event’s top metered market score since at least 1998. The victory over the Portland Timbers drew a 1.2 score, according to Nielsen, up 71% over last year’s match. Top five markets: Atlanta (11.5), Portland (7.3), Milwaukee (2.2), West Palm Beach (1.9) and […]
#Winning: FXX, Fox plan Simpsons 30th anniversary tributes
D’oh! FXX and Fox are teaming up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Simpsons with two special events this month. On Sunday, December 16, FXX will air a 15-hour marathon featuring episodes curated by exec producer Al Jean. The 30-ep marathon begins at 9a. One week later, Fox will air an encore of the […]
Not playing around: Netflix inks exclusive deal with Chris Nee
In case anyone was still wondering whether Netflix is serious about kids content, Chris Nee, creator and exec producer of two of Disney Junior’s most successful series, Doc McStuffins and Vampirina, inked a multiyear deal with the streamer. Nee will write and produce new animated and live-action series for preschool and all audiences exclusively for […]
LPGA raises the stakes
The LPGA cemented plans for the 2019 season, lining up a schedule that will include 33 official events, as well as the biennial Solheim Cup. The Tour will visit 15 states and 12 countries and offer a record $70.55 million in official prize money, up from $65.35 million in 2018, with the season’s largest purses […]
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