Warner Bros. is consolidating many its streaming properties into Warner Bros. Digital Networks, a new division aimed at accelerating the company’s OTT efforts. The division will include the K-drama-focused DramaFever (acquired by Warner in February) and the Warner Archive Instant SVOD service. The unit will also manage the company’s investments in the gaming-centric production company […]
Samsung is stepping up its ads for the NBA Finals, with the company and league partnering with Twitter to offer fans exclusive 360-degree video featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the Cavaliers/Warriors series. The ads will feature the new Samsung Gear 360 cameras before and after games showcasing pregame warm-ups and shooting, hallway entrances, captain meetings and […]
The IOC approved the new mascot for the PyeongChang Winter Games in 2018, unveiling a white tiger, which is “closely associated with Korean mythology and culture” and serving as a symbol of trust, strength and protection. Named Soohorang, “Sooho,” means the Korean word for “protection” while “Rang” derives from the Korean word “ho-rang-i”, which means […]
Sony Pictures Television Chairman Steve Mosko is exiting the studio after 24 years. Mosko, upped from President of the company last year, was in negotiations to extend his contract but reportedly failed to come to terms, according to Variety. Mosko was behind hits including Breaking Bad, The Blacklist and Shark Tank.
Barbra Streisand is returning to the Tony Awards stage. For the first time since 1970, the legendary star will present at The 70th Annual Tony Awards. The telecast is being broadcast from the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Sunday, June 12 at 8p. As previously announced, Broadway’s biggest night will also feature appearances […]
Digital creators are poised to get more mainstream love. The Television Academy has added several new short-form awards categories to the Primetime Emmy slate. Those include Outstanding Short Form Series (a category each for Reality/Nonfiction, Variety, and Comedy or Drama) and Outstanding Performer In a Short Form Series (one category each for Actor and Actress). […]
A few years back, most people associated Univision with Spanish-language linear TV (and little else). As a result, Univision Communications’ rapidly expanding multi-platform ambitions, which have been geared toward both English- and Spanish-speaking millennials, have taken some by surprise. In April, the company announced that it would form the Fusion Media Group, consisting of properties […]
The NFL made the future of the Pro Bowl official, announcing an overhaul of the annual game that will take place in Orlando beginning in 2017. The announcement was made at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, which will serve as the site of the AFC-NFC team practices and host […]
The NBA is launching its first fitness app, in partnership with Under Armour. The NBA FIT App marks the first partner app powered by UA Record from Under Armour Connected Fitness with designs to offer a social health and fitness experience. The app features training videos and tips from NBA and WNBA players as well […]
Amid reports that Microsoft was ready to unveil a new version of Xbox One at E3, now comes word that developers are in the midst of taking the platform into the VR gaming space in 2017, with the E3 website showing four companies registered under the Xbox One virtual reality games category 3DRudder, Maximum Games, […]