Skip a newsletter last week? “In Case You Missed It” rounds up the top stories in each of our three daily editions, so you can be up on the latest news, Cynopsis-style, in the worlds of linear, digital, sports and kids television. Enjoy! FLAGSHIP E! confirmed the launch of a “ground-breaking, authentic” reality series following […]
NBC is releasing all 13 episodes of thriller Aquarius on NBC.com, the NBC app and other on-demand platforms right after its Thursday, May 28 linear premiere. “With Aquarius we have the opportunity to push some new boundaries to give our audience something no broadcast network has done before,” said NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt. “We are […]
YouTube emphasized its pop culture influence over a hyper-engaged fan base at the Google-owned company’s Brandcast event, with testimonials from executives including YT CEO Susan Wojcicki and creative talent ranging from Grace Helbig to John Green. The company also released some impressive stats: * YouTube overall, and now with mobile growth YT on mobile alone, […]
Time Inc. is beefing up its video programming with the launch of Sports Illustrated Films, one of 11 new video initiatives the company announced at its NewFront presentation. “This new documentary-style video experience is a logical next-step for SI, which has been in the storytelling business for more than 60 years,” said Time Inc. Sports […]
NBC Sports Group continues its marathon of Kentucky Derby coverage today, calling in the family members to help boost promotion of the event before culminating with the 141st running of the race on NBC tomorrow at 4p. This year’s ‘Big Event Strategy” will include multiple touch points on Today where Al Roker reports live all […]
FOX Sports lined up its roster of studio analysts for live pre-match, halftime and post-match commentary ahead of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015. Personalities are set to represent five different countries – USA, Canada, England, Germany and Mexico and combine for 932 international matches played, including a 51 FIFA World Cup and Women’s World […]
Don’t rule out a television return for David Letterman, leaving CBS’s Late Show on May 20 after 22 years. Might he be back on the small screen soon? “It just depends on the number of bridges I’ve burned,” Letterman told the NY Times. “Jane Pauley is now on the CBS Sunday Morning Show. Perfect fit…So […]
Animal Planet’s Treetop Cat Rescue (just what it sounds like) premieres with back-to-back episodes Saturday, May 30 at 9p and 9:30p. Trapped kitties include one that has no interest in being rescued.
AOL is declaring itself free of a Newfront season, noting instead at its presentation it has shifted to a “Content 365” strategy. The company showcased new video programming ranging from sharable short-form to long-form content primed for the industry’s future, “which we believe to be the very best of what TV does combined with the […]