NBC has locked down “stacking rights” to 90% of its fall TV lineup, including shows like Saturday Night Live, The Voice, and Superstore. Those shows will offer up their five most recent episodes for free on NBC’s website and mobile apps. (Full seasons will be available to pay-TV subs.) In addition, NBC has launched an […]
Liberty Media finally has Formula One in the fold, announcing the acquisition from a consortium of sellers led by CVC for $4.4 billion with an eye toward acquiring 100% of the shares of Formula One’s parent company, Delta Topco, by the first quarter of 2017 when the division will be renamed the Formula One Group. […]
In talent news, ESPN unveiled expanded roles for Sage Steele, Michelle Beadle and Doris Burke. Steele now becomes the lead host for an expanded SportsCenter on the Road initiative as part of a multi-year contract extension and larger on-air role with the company, debuting in the role next month during the MLB postseason, including at […]
Last night’s season three finale episode of Tyrant was its last, at least on FX. “It’s very difficult to find common ground with other people whose stories we do not know or understand,” said FX president and GM John Landgraf. “The creators of Tyrant have done their utmost over three seasons to tell American audiences […]
Patrick Moran has been elevated to the position of President, ABC Studios. Moran had been EVP, responsible for series including Scandal, Criminal Minds, black-ish and Quantico.
Yesterday, the marketing technology company Amobee used its Brand Intelligence platform to take took a look at the digital conversation surrounding Apple’s new iPhone announcement. Initial results showed that, at least for now, audiences are noticeably hesitant about the major changes to iPhones’ wireless solution. One of the iPhone 7’s major new updates – namely, […]
The Amazon Fire TV streaming box got some upgrades. With a new software update for existing devices, the Fire TV will now offer universal search on several new apps. Amazon also partnered with HBO and Netflix: Their apps will now bring content recommendations directly to the device’s home screen. And lastly, the Fire TV is […]
As the World Cup of Hockey gets ready to roll, ESPN announced that its programming will be anchored by “innovative production techniques, top-tier commentary, creative enhancements and studio programming” surrounding the games, which begin on Sept. 17 at 3:30p. ESPN detailed its production plans for the tournament, supplementing the world feed of 31 cameras with […]
As NBCUniversal prepares for NFL Kickoff 2016, the company announced plans for its ‘Big Event Strategy’ promotional push, leveraging in-house programs that include TODAY, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood, America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, The Dan Patrick Show and more. NBC carries a pair of games of the first weekend, beginning […]
Activision Blizzard is pulling in another heavyweight sports name, tapping FOX Sports executive Pete Vlastelica to serve as President and CEO of Major League Gaming where he will join Steve Bornstein and as Mike Sepso atop the eSports brand. Recently serving as FOX Sports’ Executive Vice President of Digital, Vlastelica will now be charged with […]
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