Award-winning documentary DamNation will screen in 23 cities across the U.S. on June 5, and arrive on Vimeo the following day. The film, which sheds lights on the positive effects of removing out-of-date dams, won awards at this year’s SXSW festival and at the DC Environmental Film Festival. On June 6, Vimeo On Demand will […]
With history on the line, NBC Sports is doubling the number of hours dedicated to California Chrome’s run at the 146th Belmont Stakes this week. Coverage will see highlights that include: live coverage of every Saturday race in NBC/NBCSN telecast windows; California Chrome: The Unlikely Champion, a special 30-minute documentary narrated by Bob Costas; three […]
After Sunday’s crushing take as The Mountain on Game of Thrones, Hafthor Julius Bjornsson makes his return to the World’s Strongest Man competition on CBS Sports Network with ten 30-minute episodes on deck, as well as a 90-minute finale crowning the 2014 World’s Strongest Man. Programming begins tonight at 9p and airs weekly through the […]
Fuhu and DreamWorks Animation’s new nabi DreamTab HD8 tablet is “a new model not only for how we at Fuhu work with other companies, but for how mobile devices in general can work with content partners to create immersive experiences,” Lisa Lee, Fuhu SVP of marketing, tells CynKids. “When you get something so deeply integrated, […]
Coolabi Group inked a trio of new deals for preschool brand Poppy Cat. Agents Firefly Brand Management and El Ocho have been appointed in the U.S. and Spain, respectively, and Cosmic Forces is developing an app, “Poppy Cat Goes to the Market,” which teaches basic Spanish language to English-speaking toddlers.
NBC released its fall premiere dates, with Sunday Night Football kicking things off with a special Thursday game on September 4. The Biggest Loser debuts ahead of the official fall season, too, on Thursday, September 11, but comedy premieres, along with Grimm and Constantine, hold off until October; State of Affairs arrives in November. The […]
WE tv unveiled visual elements for rebranding that reflect a broader audience focus and programming mix. “The word ‘WE’ is an ideal reflection of the socially networked world we live in today,” said Marc Juris, WE tv president. “It creates an ideal platform to position the network at the center of the rapidly evolving multi-screen […]
Apple held its Worldwide Developers Conference yesterday, but the iPhone 6 or possible Apple TV did not make an appearance. Instead, the tech giant revealed the updated operating system iOS8 and the Mac OS X Yosemite which will be available in the fall. Last week, Apple bought Dr. Dre and Jimmy Lovine’s Beats Electronics and […]
Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is stepping down from the company, severing long ties with long-time partner Oscar De La Hoya. Schaefer co-founded the company with the famed boxer in 2002 but resigned yesterday amid disagreements. “After more than 10 years with Golden Boy, it is time to move on to the next chapter […]