truTV picked up a third season of its first scripted series, Those Who Can’t. The 13-episode season is slated for late 2017.
truTV picks up season 3 of Those Who Can’t
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A first for The Boss on AXS TV
Speaking of bosses, the real thing is coming to AXS TV. The net is premiering 2003 concert film Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in Barcelona on Sunday, January 15 at 8p. The event was the first time a complete Springsteen show was given and official video release, and the broadcast will be […]
App Store sees massive year-over-year growth for subscription services
Apple announced that its App Store pulled in $2.7 billion in 2016 subscription fees – a whopping 74% uptick from the year before. Netflix, HBO Now, Line, and Tinder were among the year’s most popular purchases. The company also says it paid app developers $20 billion last year, a 40% increase from 2015. Apple’s standard […]
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AOL rolls out new ad program
At CES, Verizon’s AOL is announcing the launch of BrandBuilder, a new set of goal-based advertising formats and programs across display, video and mobile. The program is divided into the separate programs Director, Buyer, and Beta. The Director program is aimed at building brand awareness, while the Buyer program is designed to drive direct responses […]
Turner Sports Ignites new ad era
Turner Sports is taking its sponsorships to the next level, announcing the launch of Turner Ignite Sports in a move to connect brands to its sports programming and properties via four main areas: intellectual property; live events and experiential marketing; creative services; and data solutions. Events would include the likes of the NCAA, March Madness, […]
Chris Berman’s new turn
ESPN stalwart Chris Berman is changing his role with the company. The six-time National Sportscaster of the Year who arrived at ESPN in 1979 will step away from a slew of his current duties, including serving as the face of the company’s NFL studio coverage, NFL Draft and Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby. He […]
Connie Britton clarifies her Nashville status
All is peaceful in Nashville after Connie Britton put to rest any doubt over whether she may be in for the long-term on the series now housed at CMT. During her appearance yesterday on The Ellen Show, Britton told host Ellen DeGeneres she was onboard for the fifth season, noting, “I’m in. I’m in for […]
Michelle Obama schedules her final talk show appearance
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon welcomes back Michelle Obama on January 11 for her final talk show appearance as sitting First Lady of the United States. The visit will mark her third appearance as a guest.
Hulu says live TV service will cost under $40 monthly
Hulu’s much-awaited internet-based live TV service now has a rough price point – and it’s pretty low. According to CEO Mike Hopkins, the service will come in at under $40 per month. AT&T’s competing service DirecTV Now, which debuted late last year, was initially said to have a $35-per-month price tag, but that turned out […]
IMAX set to open up VR centers, starting with L.A.
IMAX announced that it’s getting ready to open a virtual reality center at the Grove, a well-known shopping center/farmer’s market in Los Angeles. Owned and operated by IMAX, the center will showcase games and other VR experiences on StarVR and HTC Vive headsets. The goal, said IMAX exec Rob Lister, is to test out different […]
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