Seattle’s NHL future took a big step forward after the Seattle City Council approved lease and development agreements that will allow the Oak View Group to demolish the existing KeyArena and replace it with a new venue that would be the potential home of an NHL team by 2020. The Seattle Arena Company plans to […]
Robert Greenblatt is stepping down as chairman of NBC Entertainment. “As much as I’d like him to stay – he is ready to embark on a new challenge,” said NBCU president and CEO Steve Burke in a memo to staff. Greenblatt’s replacements keep it all in the Comcast family: George Cheeks and Paul Telegdy will […]
Tamron Hall’s syndicated daytime talk show has cleared on the ABC Owned TV Stations for fall 2019. The clearance represents 23% of USA households. “Having grown up professionally as a local news reporter and anchor, I know that it’s vital to tell stories that reflect local communities,” said Hall. “I couldn’t be more humbled to […]
With Tiger Wood’s back in front of the line, NBC Sports Group saw its final round coverage of the TOUR Championship on Sunday deliver a 5.21 Nielsen overnight rating, as Tiger Woods claimed his 80th career victory, and his first in five years. The telecast was up 206% over 2017 and ranked as the highest-rated […]
ESPN and Thirty Five Media, owned by NBA star Kevin Durant and business partner Rich Kleiman, are teaming up to create The Boardroom – a new project that will examine the ins and outs of sports business and “illuminate the world of sports far beyond what fans ordinarily see.” The six-episode series will be hosted […]
Comcast beat U.S. rival 21st Century Fox in its quest to acquire British broadcaster Sky on Saturday, paying roughly $39 billion for the pay TV company whose reach extends across Europe. The final battle came down to a one-day, three-round auction overseen by Britain’s Takeover Panel. “This is a great day for Comcast,” said the […]
Kenan Thompson is heading to primetime. The Saturday Night Live star is set to headline Saving Larry, a comedy series that’s gotten a production commitment from NBC and hails from Lorne Michaels and his Broadway Video, and Superstore EP Jackie Clarke. The comedy centers on a dad who has to be both mother and father […]
Saturday will see the launch of the Premier League Mornings Live fan fest, an activation from NBC Sports and Premier League that will see fans across the country welcomed for a series of full-day Premier League fan engagements. Stop number one takes place on Sept. 29 from Capitol View at 400 on N. Capitol Street, […]
Tiger Woods’ run back to the top propelled NBC Sports’ third-round coverage of the TOUR Championship to big numbers as Saturday’s coverage delivered a 3.14 overnight rating to the company, up 142% over 2017 to mark the highest-rated round 3 TOUR Championship telecast in 15 years and highest-rated round 3 of any FedExCup Playoffs event […]