UFC undisputed flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson continues to blaze new trails as a competitive staple with legions of fans, and that’s just outside the famed octagon. The man known as Mighty Mouse has established himself as a fixture in gaming circles, not only for his popular Twitch channel, which he launched in Oct. 2015, […]
The NBA and Take-Two Interactive Software are announcing the launch of NBA 2K eLeague, set to begin play in 2018. Commissioner Adam Silver told reporters that the move was designed to continue to expand his league’s global brand, beginning with 8-12 teams before expanding to all 30 franchises in time with teams of gamers set […]
CBS This Morning co-host Charlie Rose informed viewers on the show’s web site that he is undergoing surgery today to replace an aorta valve. “The timing is my choice,” said Rose. “I look forward to seeing you in March…. I can’t wait to be back completely rested with my heart recharged, my passion for the […]
Disney|ABC Television Group has created a portfolio-wide ad sales division. “We are combining the unmatched power of the Disney|ABC portfolio of brands, franchises and shows to create a one-stop shop for our advertising clients,” said Ben Sherwood, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney|ABC Television Group. The new structure will be headed by Rita Ferro, […]
Google just combined the product teams for YouTube Music and Google Play Music, the tech giant’s two music subscription services. The Verge was the first to report the moves. Nothing will change for users at the moment, as both apps will continue to exist separately for now. But as The Verge points out, it’s highly […]
Apple just nabbed an exec from one of its chief competitors. Timothy Twerdahl is now a VP at the tech giant; he’d previously headed up Amazon’s Fire TV group since 2013. At Apple, he’ll oversee marketing for Apple TV, according to a report from Bloomberg. In the past, Twerdahl has also held positions at Netflix, […]
The Drone Racing League’s support continues to take flight, as the organization announced a multi-year, global partnership with the insurance brand, Allianz. As the title sponsor of DRL’s elite race circuit, Allianz will “leverage its motor racing heritage to bring the Sport of the Future to a rapidly growing worldwide audience.” In 2017, the Allianz […]
Showtime Networks is diving into one of Baylor’s recent scandals with a feature-length documentary titled Disgraced, telling the story of the murder of Baylor University men’s basketball star Patrick Dennehy as well as an attempted cover-up of NCAA rule violations. The film will make its world premiere at the 2017 South By Southwest film festival […]
And the winners of the inaugural Cynopsis TV Awards, handed out Tuesday in NYC’s Edison Ballroom are: BEST HOST/ANCHOR [News or Documentary] National Geographic Channel – The Story of God with Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman displays intellectual curiosity and openness as he travels the world exploring the meaning of life, God and how religion […]
After 13 seasons, The Insider, is ending its run in September. CBS TV Distribution’s newsmagazine, hosted by Debbie Matenopoulos and Louis Aguirre, has long aired as a companion to Entertainment Tonight. The show’s staff was told of the cancellation during a meeting on Tuesday morning.