MGM upped Emmy-award winning producer Mark Burnett to Chairman of its Worldwide Television Group, with global responsibility for television creative and production, and extended his contract through 2022. “Marks is a one-of-a-kind creative individual with an incredible eye for talent and content and a long track record of success,” said Kevin Ulrich, CEO Anchorage Capital […]
NBC Sports will ride a record 365+ hours of live, primetime, and encore coverage of the 105th Tour de France, with content spanning NBC, NBCSN, and the NBC Sports Gold app. Daily live coverage begins July 7, at 5a with Stage 1 on NBCSN with coverage continuing each week night with the Tour Primetime show […]
Minor League Baseball is teaming with Cartoon Network for a summer-long promotion for the in-park “Best Summer Ever” program. Blending baseball games and CN original series, the campaign will continue through Aug. 26 with participating MiLB teams dedicating three home games each in June, July or August to activate Cartoon Network’s in-game promotions. Activities include […]
The Overwatch World Cup unveiled locations and dates for Group Stage action, set to take place in South Korea, the U.S., Thailand, and France, with tickets now available. Each venue will play host to that country’s home team and five visiting teams over three days of competition with two teams from each Group Stage heading […]
Turner and IMG lined up plans for the second annual ELEAGUE Street Fighter V Invitational 2018 Celebrity Showdown this weekend, with the charity tournament carried on Friday at 11p on TBS. This year’s crew of celebs will include Shaquille O’Neal, World Series Champion Jimmy Rollins, NBA veteran Baron Davis and former professional wrestler Natalie Eva […]
Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment is teaming with production company Electus to develop a docu-style travelog about and starring women. Friends in Strange Places (working title) spotlights the global adventures of female comedians and their famous friends. The series will be exec produced by Latifah and Shakim Compere; Electus’ Chris Grant and Drew Buckley; Allison […]
BET Networks, in partnership with Clifford “T.I.” Harris’ Grand Hustle Productions and 51 Minds will debut reality series The Grand Hustle on Thursday, July 19 at 10p. Set in the streets of Atlanta, 16 hopeful contestants use the city to prove they have what it takes to outsmart the rest.
Disney agreed to sell the 22 RSNs it would pick up in its acquisition of 21st Century FOX in a move to secure the approval of the Justice Department in the latest news on the $71.3 billion transaction. The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a complaint in federal court seeking to block Disney from acquiring […]
NBC Sports Group will gas up its promotion for the launch of the 2018 NASCAR on NBC season via a consumer engagement campaign that spotlights new family member Dale Earnhardt Jr. The “Same Dale. New View” campaign will see NBC Sports surround the start of its fourth season of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing […]
Job of the Week MANAGER, PROGRAM RESEARCH Bravo & OxygenNYC Mng topline & detailed analyses, reports, presentations & highlights covering Bravo/Oxygen and competitors. Min 4 yrs exp TV rsch. Management experience preferred. Passion for TV desired. Full info/apply HERECynopsisJOBS Good morning. It’s Wednesday June 27, 2018 and this is […]