Hulu gave a direct-to-series order to a Veronica Mars revival starring Kristen Bell, who will reprise her role as the title character. The series is set to debut in 2019. As part of the deal, the streamer struck and agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution for SVOD rights to all past episodes of the […]
NASCAR named Steve Phelps as President, effective October 1 with Brent Dewar opting to step down although he will remain with the company through the end of the 2018 racing season, transitioning to a senior consulting and advisory role in 2019. Phelps will report to Jim France, NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and take […]
The Portland Trail Blazers landed with Performance Health that will see the team’s first jersey sponsor. A logo for Biofreeze will appear as a patch on team uniforms, marking the the 24th NBA team to add a sponsorship patch to their uniforms. In addition The Athletics reports that the company also agreed to an endorsement […]
American Idol champ and The Voice coach Kelly Clarkson is ready to talk -The Kelly Clarkson Show has been sold by NBCUniversal Domestic TV to the NBC Owned Television Station group for a fall 2019 debut. One hour talker starring Clarkson will air as the lead-in to Ellen (replacing Steve) on NBC-owned stations in New […]
CBS’s Murphy Brown revival will premiere with a (slightly) extended episode on Thursday, September 27 at 9:30p written by series creator and exec producer Diane English. S.W.A.T. will air from 10:05p-11:05p, while The Late Show begins at its regular time, 11:35p. In the Murphy premiere, the broadcast news legend returns after a brief retirement for […]
Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana greenlit three preschool productions: digital-first, live-action series Miss Persona, and animated series P.U.R.S.T. Agent Binky and The Remarkable Mr. King, based on the Corus-owned Kids Can Press book titles. From the creative team behind Teletoon series Princess Sparkly Butt & The Hot Dog Kid, Miss Persona centers on the titular little lady […]
The NBA released a state about the independent investigation re: the Dallas Mavericks workplace, which substantiated numerous instances of sexual harassment and other improper workplace conduct within the Mavericks organization over a period spanning more than twenty years. The investigators concluded that Mavericks’ management was ineffective, including a lack of compliance and internal controls, noting […]
The NHL announced that Honda will serve as the title sponsor of the 2019 NHL All-Star Game for the fifth consecutive year, with this year’s event taking place in San Jose. Honda will award the MVP of the 2019 Honda NHL All-Star Game with a new vehicle at the conclusion of the game. “Our long […]
The Call of Duty World League laid out its battle plan for the new season and the introduction of Call of Duty Black Ops 4 into the mix. New format changes for the upcoming season will include a transition to a five-versus-five format while the prize pool swells to $6 million. Meanwhile, region restrictions have […]
Julie Chen is leaving her post on CBS daytimer The Talk. In a taped message on yesterday’s show, just over a week after her husband, CBS CEO Les Moonves, exited the company amid allegations of sexual misconduct, Chen said she was leaving to spend more time with Moonves and their young son. Chen thanked her […]