CBS wants to partner with the big players in the digital space to create original shows for Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Instant Video. CEO Les Moonves hinted at the move for CBS Television Studios in the network’s Q2 earnings call on Friday. “Shortly, you’re going to hear about us being in business with some of […]
Cinedigm acquired its first original series, Fight of the Living Dead, for upcoming digital channel Con TV. The series is a zombie themed reality competition, starring top YouTubers Justine Ezarik (iJustine), Meghan Camarena (Strawberry17) and others. Cinedigm announced the geek and pop culture channel in February, and is expected to go live by the end […]
With the NFL’s preseason in full swing, McDonald’s, Verizon, Gillette and Nationwide are game planning around the league’s new platform as presenting sponsors of NFL Now. The platform launched last week as the league’s personalized next-gen video service, available via Android, iOS and Windows on mobile, as well as on Amazon Kindle Fire tablets, Fire […]
Mark Emmert said he isn’t done after the NCAA faced a historic decision to eliminate its rules blocking payments to college players for commercial use of their names, images and likenesses last week. Emmert told ABC’s This Week With George Stephanopoulos on Sunday that the NCAA will appeal the judgment. Emmert stated that while the […]
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After seven years on ABC’s The View, co-host Sherri Shepherd says goodbye on Monday, August 11 at 11a. The hour-long celebration includes guest co-host Arsenio Hall, friends and gospel superstars Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin and Donnie McClurkin, and Bell Biv Devoe.
Parents Television Council President Tim Winter sent an open letter to The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening asking him not to air rape jokes during the comedy’s crossover episode with FOX’s Family Guy, slated to air in the fall. Winter was prompted to contact Groening after content was widely disseminated on YouTube. “I respectfully and humbly […]
Discovery’s Shark Week dives into its 27th year with a first-time Facebook partnership. On Aug. 10, fans will see Trending Topics, Hashtag Polling and live Instagram posts incorporated in the premiere; the following nights, viewers might see their FB posts live on air. SharkWeek.com includes a Fin Fest live streamed beach party Aug. 9-10, Supersized […]
Netflix subscribers are aware of original series Orange Is the New Black and House of Cards, but according to a new study, less than half actually watch the shows. Centris Marketing Science surveyed households from July 17-20 and found 44 percent of Netflix subs watched OITNB and 31 percent watched HoC – compared to the […]
The NFL’s newest creation is officially off and running. The league launched its personalized on-demand video platform NFL Now yesterday, available via Android, iOS and Windows on mobile, as well as on Amazon Kindle Fire tablets, Fire TV, Xbox and Roku, among other outlets. The basic version of NFL Now is free, with fans able […]
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