Netflix is reportedly developing megahit videogame The Legend of Zelda into a series. News broke over the weekend that the streaming service is early in the development of a live-action series based on the story of a boy who’s called on to rescue Princess Zelda and save the fantasy world Hyrule. The Wall Street Journal […]
As NBA All-Star 2015 hits New York this week, TNT is lining up 26 hours of coverage spanning Feb. 12-15 before wrapping up with the 64th annual game from Madison Square Garden on Sunday at 8p. As previously announced, for the first time, the contest will be simulcast on TNT and TBS and feature Marv […]
Rece Davis is sliding into the College GameDay hosting chair for football duties via a new deal with ESPN. Davis takes over full-time hosting duties from Chris Fowler for the network’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot franchise this year. In addition, he will continue to host ESPN’s College GameDay Covered by State Farm […]
NBC News anchor Brian Williams is taking a break from his newscast for “the next several days” in the wake of his claim, since retracted, that he was on a helicopter in Iraq that was hit by enemy fire. In a note to staff, Williams explained it has “become painfully apparent to met that I […]
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 Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal is stepping down from her […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment co-chairman Amy Pascal is stepping down from her position, but isn’t leaving the lot. “I have spent almost my entire professional life at Sony Pictures and I am energized to be starting this new chapter based at the company I call home,” said Pascal, who’s launching a production venture at the studio. […]
Twitter’s Q4 earnings were a mixed bag. The company bested analyst projections, posting Q4 adjusted earnings of 12 cents per share, compared with 2 cents a year earlier. Revenue shot up to $479 million, from $243 million in Q4 2013. Analysts were expecting adjusted earnings close to 6 cents per share on $453 million in […]
iHeartMedia, formerly Clear Channel, is flipping the switch on a branded content studio. The iHeartMedia Soundboard is looking to work with agencies and marketers to create interview-based shows, as well as short- and long-form content. Although no brands have signed on yet, Oscar winner Jared Leto is onboard as a collaborator, as are on-iHeartMedia on-air […]
Nielsen released its State of the Media: 2014 Year in Sports Media Report yesterday, examining highlights, advertiser trends and consumer insights across multiple sports properties. Needless to say, events that range from the Winter Olympics to the World Cup drove mobile sports consumption to new heights. According to the report, 18-34 demo posted a 53% […]