The esports community was quick to rally together to support victims from Sunday’s shooting in Jacksonville, which claimed the lives of four people and at least seven wounded after a gunman opened fire at the Madden Championship Series southeast qualifier before turning the gun on himself. The shooter was reportedly one of the contestants taking […]
In more ABC news, the net gave a 13-ep straight-to-series order to new Poppy Montgomery-starring crime drama Reef Break. Series, produced by ABC Studios and ABC Studios International in partnership with M6, will be exec-produced by Montgomery with Ken Sanzel as showrunner.
UFC will celebrate 25 years with a 25-part documentary series that will debut in September to celebrate the company’s silver anniversary. Entitled UFC 25 Years in Short, the compilation of short films will present 25 UFC stories, one for each year of the promotion’s existence, which will examine UFC’s evolution, characters, and influence. Content launches […]
The NBA’s board of governors is reportedly set to pass rule changes for the 2018-19 season that include resetting the shot clock after an offensive rebound to 14 seconds (previously it was 24), simplifying the clear-path foul rule and expanding the definition of the “hostile act” to more easily trigger instant replay, according to ESPN. […]
Despite talk at TCA that CBS was in preliminary discussions to renew The Big Bang Theory, instead the show will wrap after season 12 as the longest-running multi-camera comedy series in TV history. In a joint statement, Warner Bros. Television, CBS and Chuck Lorre Productions said, “We are forever grateful to our fans for their […]
Simon Cowell, creator of the Got Talent format, renewed his multi-year deal with NBC as a judge on the hit American edition. Cowell, who became a judge for season 11 in 2016, will also remain an executive producer. “Simon Cowell is an extraordinary showman whose success stories over the years on multiple continents speak for […]
WarnerMedia’s Turner division emerged as the worldwide media distribution rights holder to “The Match,” the head-to-head, 18-hole duel between Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, hosted by MGM Resorts International and held Thanksgiving weekend at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas. The winner will walk away with $9 million. The live event and accompanying content will be […]
Major League Baseball will make history next year, opening the season earlier than ever before after announced that all 30 teams will start the 2019 season on March 28, the earliest Opening Day in history, not counting international games. Speaking of which, the season will tip off with the mariners and host Athletics at the […]
ESL is buffing its musical arsenal, inking a multi-year deal with Universal Music Group Central Europe that will include the launch of a joint label. According to Music Business Worldwide, artists that sign with the label will be promoted through ESL’s slate of live global tournaments and channels. Promotion will also include the exclusive integration […]