The Walking Dead star Andrew Lincoln, whose character left the AMC zombie drama on Sunday, isn’t going far. AMC announced a series of AMC Studios Original Films, starring Lincoln and written by chief content officer Scott M. Gimple, that are planned to continue the story of Rick Grimes. As part of Gimple’s multi-year plan for […]
The U.S. Olympic Committee is moving forward to revoke USA Gymnastics’ status as the governing body for the sport at the Olympic level, following the sex-abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar and multiple botched attempts to reorganize. In an open letter to the gymnastics community, USOC CEO Sarah Hirshland stated that the USOC […]
Hulman & Company revealed the formation of IndyCar Media, which will serve as the in-house global distribution arm of IndyCar’s international media rights. The initiative will now see IndyCar Media secure deals with more than two dozen licensees representing more than 100 countries broadcasting IndyCar Series races. IMS Productions, also owned by Hulman & Company, […]
Discovery is headed to the U.S.-Mexico border to document the work of law enforcement, as well as the stories of people who live there, in Border Live. Six-part multiplatform series launches Wednesday, December 5 at 9p. “Our goal with this project is to shine a light on epic stories through immersive experiences, and we will […]
HBO renewed Divorce, starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church, for a six-episode season three. The comedy’s first season consisted ten episodes; its second had eight.
UFC mapped out its lineup of dates, locations, and distribution plans for UFC events for the first quarter of 2019, which marks the beginning of the company’s multi-year agreement with The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-To-Consumer & International segment and ESPN. The first three months features events across ESPN+ and ESPN networks every week for 11 […]
CBS Sports saw its coverage of the SEC on CBS’ Alabama/LSU on Saturday ranked as the highest-rated college football game on any network this season earning an average household metered market rating/share of 6.7/13, for a rise of 81% over last year’s LSU/Alabama game in primetime. Top five rated markets include Birmingham’s 52.6/70, New Orleans’ […]
Hulu expanded its licensing agreement with 20th Century Fox Television Distribution, cementing itself as the leading destination for premium animated series. The streamer added all 13 seasons of King of the Hill to its lineup, and locked in exclusive post-broadcasting streaming rights to Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as American Dad! and all […]
The NBA formally named Cleveland as the host of NBA All-Star 2022, when the league will be commemorating its 75th anniversary. The 71st NBA All-Star Game will take place at Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers, on Feb. 20 of the year and marks the first time the city has welcomed the game since […]
The NHL announced that the league is looking to play games in Prague, Stockholm, Germany and Switzerland next season as part of its Global Series. Teams and dates have yet to be finalized. “We’re in the planning stages of playing preseason games in Germany and Switzerland,” Commissioner Gary Bettman said, per NHL.com. “We’re looking at […]