Russell Westbrook will remain the face of Nike’s Jordan Brand after signing a 10-year extension that ESPN says will make the NBA’s reigning MVP the highest-paid endorser in the brand’s history. Westbrook, the Oklahoma City point guard who last season became the first NBA player since 1962 to average a triple-double, originally signed a five-year […]
DraftKings has launched an online store, the DK Shop, with custom gear, branded apparel and curated collections from top athletes. The fantasy sports platform’s first collaboration is with Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode line, which is available only at the DK Shop and features eight limited-edition pieces with Lynch’s “Ride with Me” slogan.
John Oliver will have at least three more 30-episode seasons to unleash his exasperation during late night – HBO renewed buzzy Emmy winner Last Week Tonight With John Oliver through 2020. Thanking his staff, Oliver said, “We’re incredibly proud of all of you, and rather than tell that to your face, we’d like to do […]
Also stepping on the renewal gas is AMC, hitching a third season with Ride with Norman Reedus ahead of the series’ season 2 launch on Sunday, November 5 at 11p. Ride follows The Walking Dead star Reedus on biker adventures.
At a major launch event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus smartphones, along with the iPhone X, a new flagship model that will start at $999. And the company announced a new operating system for iPhone and iPad, as well as an updated Apple Watch. The company’s streaming box also took […]
Several major TV companies are teaming up to launch their own OTT-based live TV service, according to a report form the Wall Street Journal. Viacom, Discovery, A+E Networks, AMC Networks, and Scripps Networks Interactive are reportedly in on the plans. (It’s worth noting that Discovery announced plans to acquire Scripps back in July; that deal […]
The NBA-champion Golden State Warriors have picked up their first jersey patch sponsor: Japanese tech company Rakuten. Rakuten’s logo will adorn all of the Warriors’ jerseys – regular season and playoff in addition to the team’s practice and summer league uniforms – from the start of the 2017-18 NBA season. The three-year contract will earn […]
Bleacher Report has collaborated with NFL running back Marshawn Lynch and his Beast Mode Productions to develop a new series titled, “No Script,” that will debut on Facebook’s Watch tab this fall. A blend of comedy and reality, the unscripted series showcases Lynch and his unique personality in a variety of scenarios: interacting with guests […]
Job of the Week PRODUCTION ASSISTANT BIGBADBOO NYC Responsible for daily operational tasks incl assisting executive team ongoing production needs, filing documents, archiving scripts and production related assets etc. 2-4 yrs exp in relevant field. MS Office exp a must. Full info/apply HERECynopsisJOBS Good morning. It’s Tuesday September […]
Job of the Week PRODUCTION ASSISTANT BIGBADBOO NYC Responsible for daily operational tasks incl assisting executive team ongoing production needs, filing documents, archiving scripts and production related assets etc. 2-4 yrs exp in relevant field. MS Office exp a must. Full info/apply HERECynopsisJOBS Good morning. It’s Tuesday September […]