Hulu signed a new licensing agreement with Disney/ABC Television yesterday, granting streaming service rights to all episodes of ABC’s Resurrection, Mistresses and Lifetime’s Devious Maids. The deal also includes 750 episodes from ABC Family and ABC Studios series, including Melissa & Joey, Alias, Army Wives and more. Hulu recently struck a similar pact with Discovery […]
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released its State of Viewability Transaction 2015, stating that 100 percent viewability is not reachable yet. “It’s time to set the record straight about what is technically and commercially feasible, in order to get ourselves on an effective road to 100 percent viewability and greater accountability for digital media,” IAB […]
NASCAR and Sprint are splitting up, with the pair confirming plans for Sprint to end its title sponsorship of the organization’s premier series when the current agreement expires in 2016. “We are proud of our association with NASCAR’s top series but have made the decision not to extend our sponsorship beyond the next two years,” […]
FOX Sports detailed its programming plans for next summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, slating an unprecedented 16 matches set to run live on FOX broadcast network starting in June. The broadcast network’s coverage will include one semifinal, the third place match on July 4 and the final on July 5, Meanwhile, FOX Sports 1 will […]
Look where that sneaky Elf on the Shelf is turning up now. Sprout will air the holiday flick An Elf’s Story: The Elf on the Shelf several times this weekend to maximize viewing opportunities. First airing is 1p Saturday, followed by 5:30p Saturday, and during the network’s Good Night Show at 6p, 9p and midnight […]
Disney Junior is premiering new series Kate & Mim-Mim on Dec. 19 at 8p with back-to-back episodes, including the holiday-themed ep “A Christmas Wish.” Created by husband and wife duo Scott and Julie Stewart and based on their daughter Kate, the series follows a feisty 5-year-old who together with her toy rabbit travels to a […]
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Netflix has acquired the rights to comedian Iliza Shlesinger’s Freezing Hot. The one-hour stand-up special explores the universal struggles between men and women. It follows Shlesinger’s 2013 special, War Paint. Freezing Hot premieres on the streaming service on Friday, January 23.
ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder has snagged Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Cicely Tyson for a guest spot. She’ll appear in one episode when the drama returns on January 29 for the remaining six episodes of its first season. No details have been revealed on the character she’ll portray.
Conde Nast Entertainment and WIRED debuted series Jeff 1000 yesterday. From Michael Karnow, the creator of Syfy’s Alphas, the documentary-style show revolves around a robot and his best friend (played by Summer Glau) as he tries to make it as a Hollywood actor. The first six episodes are available at YouTube.com/wired and on CNE’s […]