“There is a huge void in leadership among [tech] companies in terms of the implications of what they are creating,” Jim Steyer, founder/CEO of Common Sense Media, said at the unveiling in Washington, DC, of the organization’s new report on tween and teen media use. “The tech industry has made tens of billions of dollars […]
If you suddenly had fifty-plus years of James Bond films dropped on your head, you might be a little shaken. (Not stirred.) Now you know how China feels: In a deal with MGM, Chinese Internet company Tencent Holdings has acquired transactional video on demand and streaming rights to the entire Bond catalog, including Spectre. Meanwhile, […]
t’s not the first time that Bill Burr’s brand of frank humor has landed him an exclusive spot on Netflix. But last time it was a stand-up special, it took place in the 21st century, and he wasn’t a cartoon. On December 18, Netflix will debut F Is for Family, a six-episode original animated series […]
The November Nine once again took their seats yesterday to claim the bracelet that crowns them the 2015 World Series of Poker Champion, along with a cool$7,683,346 first-place prize. With the final table spread over a three night span, coverage hits ESPN2 tonight at 8p, with the champion taking the crown tomorrow evening at 9:30p […]
Nissan is blanketing the country via the NCAA, announcing a four-year deal on Friday to become an Official Sponsor of 100 colleges and universities nationwide, and a supporter of select NCAA Championships. This announcement comes as part of Nissan’s “go big” marketing strategy, with sponsorships negotiated throughout the summer with the media rights holder for […]
Snooki and Jwoww are back. (Their real names are Nicole Polizzi and Jenni Farley, but let’s be honest, you’re never going to remember that.) The Jersey Shore alums are partying less hard these days, trading in their vodka for baby formula. (Okay, also some wine.) Snooki & Jwoww: Moms With Attitude, a new series produced […]
Hit maker Shonda Rhimes will be the recipient of the 2016 Norman Lear Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America. The award honors Rhimes’ nearly two decades as a producer and showrunner for groundbreaking shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder and Private Practice. The award will be presented at […]
Radio personality and stand-up comedian Rickey Smiley returns to TV One in new docu-series Rickey Smiley For Real, premiering Tuesday, November 10 at 8p. The hourlong show takes a humorous look at Smiley’s hectic life as he manages his career, single fatherhood and personal life.
YouTube is embracing virtual reality, releasing two new features for its Android mobile app Thursday that make it easier for consumers to watch while using Google’s Cardboard VR viewer. YouTube viewers can now tap on a Cardboard icon in the app and put their phone into the viewer before watching. Right now, the site only […]
Sony’s PlayStation is adding every network Disney owns, including ESPN and ABC, to its offerings. According to recode, it is right “about the same price that (consumers) would normally get via conventional pay TV providers like Comcast and Time Warner Cable, which makes it the first Web TV service to do so.”
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