Vimeo is doing its best to help female creators. The video platform has launched Share the Screen, a new program aimed at boosting female-led projects. The program consists of three separate initiatives. First comes the February 18 release of the new Aidy Bryant-starring short Darby Forever. Vimeo will also support development and production – […]
Be grateful for your free speech rights, folks. Three major Chinese streaming providers – Tencent, iQiyi, and Le Eco (formerly Le TV) – have removed streaming shows from their services in recent days, according to The Wall Street Journal. Some of those shows were big-budget hits, and represent damaging losses for the companies in question. […]
Facebook bulked up its role as a prominent player in the sports media space, launching its first-ever sports product, entitled Facebook Sports Stadium. The platform will look to harness its 650 million sports fans with a real-time experience that will blend comments from friends; posts and commentary from experts, including teams, leagues and journalists; live […]
Winter’s whiplash is rejiggering a slate of games on the east coast as teams look to dodge the expected snowstorm about to hit the mid-Atlantic. The NHL already announced that tonight’s Ducks/Capitals game was been swapped to 5p due to the weather, while the team’s matchup with the Penguins on Sunday (which is set to […]
Original cast members from some of TV’s most iconic comedies will be on hand for NBC’s Must See TV: A Tribute to James Burrows, celebrating the sitcom director’s 1000th episode (for NBC’s Crowded). “The caliber of talent joining us to celebrate Jimmy’s accomplishments is a testament to his imprint in television history,” said Paul Telegdy, […]
HBO picked up The Deuce to series. Porn drama from David Simon, set in seedy Times Square circa the 1970s and 80s, stars James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Looks like Netflix isn’t ready to rely entirely on original content just yet. Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos confirmed that the company is currently in renewal talks with Warner Bros. and CBS, which jointly own the CW network. Netflix featured CW content on its service as part of a deal running from 2014-2015, and […]
This is what a ringside seat looks like in 2016. Live VR company NextVR has partnered with Fox Sports to broadcast the upcoming January 23 Premier Boxing Champions matches live in virtual reality. It will be available for free on the Samsung Gear VR headset, via the NextVR app. In an email to Cynopsis Digital, […]
A new chapter for Rachel Nichols will debut on Feb. 18, when she hosts a new, daily series entitled The Jump for ESPN. The program premieres at 3:30p and come from ESPN’s Los Angeles studios with regular appearances by current and former NBA players, as well as ESPN analysts, reporters and insiders. In addition to […]
Tennis Channel is extending its Australian tour, announcing a multi-year rights deal with Tennis Australia that will include all domestic media rights to five annual events leading up to the first Grand Slam of the year, along with access to historical matches from the Australian Open library and ongoing collaboration on original programs. Included in […]