Nina Tassler, former CBS Entertainment Chairman, and producer Denise Di Novi have launched PatMa Productions, a multi-platform independent studio aimed at amplifying diverse voices. “We recognize that diverse voices from diverse backgrounds make innovative storytelling, which is good for business, and we are excited to work in partnership with an array of creatively talented people […]
Netflix renewed Fuller House for season 4. The streamer said in October that the revival of ABC’s 1987-1995 comedy was its second most “binge raced” (when fans watch an entire season in one 24-hour period) series, after Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
NBC Olympics is beefing up its coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games, announcing plans PyeongChang this March that will include 94 hours on television, nearly doubling the time spent on Sochi 2014. In all, NBC Olympics will present more than 250 hours of coverage across NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBCSports.com, and […]
Michelob ULTRA’s Super Bowl plans will include Chris Pratt, as the brand unveiled a new 30-second Super Bowl commercial starring the actor titled “The Perfect Fit.” The spot spotlights Pratt’s preparation for his first ever TV commercial. Michelob ULTRA will than air a second spot – “I Like Beer” – in this year’s game as […]
Grammy fans were not amused when CBS’s coverage of the PGA Tour’s Farmer’s Insurance Open ran long on Sunday, eating into the Grammys red carpet show. With the Open in a 3-way playoff, CBS stuck with golf 38 minutes after red carpet coverage was slated to start – leaving just 22 minutes for fashion chat. […]
Former CNN host and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Piers Morgan, who interviewed President Donald Trump for UK’s ITV during the World Economic Forum at Davos, contends his friend is “absolutely” mentally capable of being a successful president. “He’s a bull in a china shop and not everyone’s cup of tea, clearly,” Morgan said on BBC One’s […]
Also in reboot mode is CBS, picking up pilots for Cagney and Lacey (1982-1988), produced by CBS Television Studios and MGM Television, and Magnum, P.I. (1980-1988), from CBS Television Studios and Universal Television. In addition, the net ordered pilots for cop drama Chiefs, and comedies Here Comes the Neighborhood, about a nice guy who moves […]
As Super Bowl week opens to showcase the pageantry of the intersection between sports, media and brands, NBCU is injecting new levels of promotion into what will almost certainly turn out to be two of the most-watched events in television history next week with the Super Bowl on Sunday and then the start of the […]
Jemele Hill announced plans to depart SC6 with Michael and Jemele in a move to take on new duties with ESPN that include being a writer for The Undefeated and an on-air commentator. Michael Smith will continue as host of SportsCenter. The pair will anchor their final SC6 together on Friday, Feb. 2. “There is […]
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