For the first time in Showtime history, the network is holding a special launch, releasing all six episodes of new comedy Dice at once to its subscribers. The series will be available on Sunday, April 10 at 12a with its linear premiere airing at 9:30p. “With its six episode run, we feel this comedy is […]
The Chromecast app is no more; get used to calling it Google Cast. The rebranding reflects the expanding capabilities of the Google TV streaming app. No longer will its functionality be limited to the Chromecast dongle; instead, the technology will begin to be compatible with a growing array of devices, including smart TVs, displays, and […]
AOL will be cutting ties with Whalerock Industries, the media firm that has worked to build up Moviefone’s website and apps since 2013. The partnership expires May 31. At that point, AOL will take Moviefone back in-house. AOL exec Jimmy Maymann tells Variety that AOL will now work to expand on Moviefone’s social reach […]
MMA’s biggest battle yet is over. The sport notched a big win when a bipartisan New York State Assembly passed legislation to legalize and regulate professional mixed martial arts throughout the state. The passage of A.2604-C, sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Joseph Morelle and 72 other Assembly sponsors, will now see the bill sent to […]
The NHL and NHLPA unveiled the first lineup of Official Partners for the World Cup of Hockey 2016, which spans Sept. 17-Oct. 1. Among the brands signing on will be Air Canada, Canadian Tire, Honda, Molson Coors, PepsiCo, Scotiabank, Tim Hortons and Visa who join the likes of adidas and Rogers Communications and will engage […]
Nickelodeon is merging the worlds of mythical creatures, magical beings and high school teens in The Other Kingdom, premiering Sunday, April 10 at 7p. The live-action series follows the journey of Fairy Princess Astral (Esther Zynn), who has to choose between being a princess or becoming human. Nick will air two new episodes back to […]
9 Story Media Group licensed a trio of animated children’s shows to UK broadcasters. Turner Broadcasting’s Cartoonito UK came on board for the first season of Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, which now airs in 150-plus countries. A third season was recently greenlit. CITV picked up the second season of the animated comedy Nerds and Monsters, and […]
JOB OF THE WEEK DIRECTOR SPONSORSHIPS The Paley Center for Media NYC Secures sponsorship, mktg. and media partnerships by qualifying sales leads.Sells new project ideas to clients. 8+ yrs sponsorship sales exp req. Email resume to HumanResources@PaleyCenter.org.. CYNOPSISJOBS 03.22.16 Good morning. It’s Tuesday, March 22, 2016, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: […]
JOB OF THE WEEK DIRECTOR SPONSORSHIPS The Paley Center for Media NYC Secures sponsorship, mktg. and media partnerships by qualifying sales leads.Sells new project ideas to clients. 8+ yrs sponsorship sales exp req. Email resume to HumanResources@PaleyCenter.org.. CYNOPSISJOBS 03.22.16 Good morning. It’s Tuesday, March 22, 2016, and this is your weekly issue of Cynopsis: […]
In addition to books, toys and garden hoses, Amazon now sells service bundles from Comcast. The phone, Internet and TV Xfinity packages, part of the retail giant’s new “Amazon Cable Store,” are priced the same as those offered via Comcast. So what’s the draw? “Amazon is not only the biggest online retailer and a place […]