SeeSo, NBCUniversal’s upcoming comedy-focused streaming service, will launch in beta next month. The month-long, web-only free trial period begins December 3. The first of SeeSo’s new original series will launch on the service at the same time, while a second group of new series will go live December 17. (Take a look at which series […]
As world landmarks were alight with the colors of the French flag, the outpouring support for Paris after Friday’s horrific terrorist attacks in that city that left 129 dead included a moment of silence opening Saturday’s Democratic debate on CBS. Ahead of Army football’s game Saturday, West Point cadet Caleb McNeill carried the French […]
“We will never leave this mountain!” is the rallying cry on Outsiders, WGN’s gritty scripted drama about an Appalachian family that lives off the grid and outside the law. WGN has given the show an airdate, Tuesday, January 26 at 9p, as well as an extended trailer.
Hulu is seeking out a fourth corporate overlord. Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Hulu is in talks to potentially sell a stake in the company to Time Warner. The deal would value Hulu at over $5 billion. As of now, Hulu is jointly owned by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, Disney and 21st Century Fox. […]
ABC is gearing up for a digital content push, according to Variety. The trade pub reports that the Disney-owned network is prepping a slate of ABC programming that will exist exclusively on the WatchABC app. One project, a short-form scripted comedy starring standup comic Iliza Shlesinger, is already in development.
After taking the reins of MMA franchise World Series of Fighting earlier this year, company CEO Carlos Silva has worked quickly to entrench the promotion’s roots across the media spectrum. After adding the likes of Mark Ford, Mark Stevens and John Weiser to its Board of Directors, extending ties with IMG, and giving the company […]
Hyundai continues to rev up its NFL activations, announcing its return to the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 with the new creative that will run during the first and second quarter of the game. Hyundai also announced that it has locked in the pre-kick slot and will run a new 60-second ad as viewers are […]
Winners were announced at the 3rd annual Cynopsis Model D Awards, honoring the best in online video content, advertising and talent. Inductees into the inaugural Hall of Distinction included WWE, Cartoon Network and A+E Networks.
FX Networks is looking ahead to 2016. Winter premiere dates for FX include Zach Galifianakis comedy Baskets on Thursday, January 21 at 10p, and limited series American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson on Tuesday, February 2 at 10p; The Americans returns for season four in March (date TBD). Sister net FXX welcomes back […]
It’ll start looking a lot like Christmas on Nickelodeon Saturday, November 28, with the launch of holiday-themed premieres. First up: Henry Danger “Christmas Danger” at 8p, followed by Game Shakers “A Reggae Potato Christmas” at 8:30p. On Saturday, December 5 at 8p, hour-long Nickelodeon Ho-Ho Holiday Special features the casts of Nick shows.