Judd Apatow will direct and produce Crashing for HBO. Comedy pilot stars comedian Pete Holmes as a man who crashes on fellow comics’ couches after his wife leaves him.
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Apple Debuts iOS 9
Apple debuted iOS 9 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. The company’s latest operating system features faster performance, better security, and another hour’s worth of battery life. In addition to numerous other new features, the OS makes it easier to find apps and other information: A new feature called Siri Suggestions shows you your most-recently […]
StatSocial measures social media surrounding NFL Opening Weekend
With the NFL’s opening weekend in the digital books, it’s worth closely examining how folks responded on social media. Thanks to some exclusive info from the analytics team at StatSocial, Cynopsis Digital can do just that. As game day started, each game and team quickly became trending topics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The audience […]
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The IOC finds its fab five
The International Olympic Committee formally unveiled that five cities would be in contention for the 2024 Summer Games, and announced that the organization would contribute $1.7 billion in cash and services to the organizing committee for the event. Finalists include Budapest, Hamburg, Los Angeles, Paris and Rome. In addition, the IOC announced changes to the […]
Under Armour spices up Curry deal
Under Armour is deepening ties with NBA star Stephen Curry, announcing a partnership extension through 2024 with the player. The deal includes an equity stake in the company and follows the launch of the first Curry signature shoe in February. “In the first two years of our partnership, we accomplished so much both on and […]
Nina Tassler steps down at CBS
Nina Tassler is stepping down as Chairman of CBS Entertainment in December. Tassler, who has held the post since 2004, will remain with CBS in an advisory role through at least 2017. Glenn Geller, EVP of current programming for CBS Network Television Entertainment Group, will take over as President, CBS Entertainment, and report to CEO […]
All smiles at FABLife
Nationally syndicated talk show FABLife debuted on Monday, September 14, 2015 in the U.S. Metered Markets as the No. 1 new syndicated show in HH (1.1/3), W18-49 (0.5/4) and W25-54 (0.6/4).
Snapchat introduces pay-to-replay feature
Snapchat’s getting a little less snappy, so long as you’re willing to pay. The app introduced a paid replay feature, allowing users to resurrect photos and videos that have vanished into the Snapchattian ether. It’s 99 cents for three replays, and they can be used anytime (though users can’t replay the same snap repeatedly). Previously, […]
PewDiePie and others win Streamy Awards
As if PewDiePie needed further triumphs. Ahead of the live Streamy Awards broadcast on September 17, 35 awards were distributed at the official nominees reception on September 14. The aforementioned gamer/most viewed YouTuber in history snagged a win in the gaming category. Other winners included online stars GloZell Green and Chelsea Briggs. Many more awards […]
NHL adds adidas to the line
The NHL will play with adidas in the foreseeable future, officially announcing a seven-year partnership that will see the brand become the authentic outfitter of on-ice uniforms as well as an official supplier of licensed apparel and headwear for the League starting with the 2017-18 season. The deal also includes a partnership for the 2016 […]
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