MLS Commissioner Don Garber inked a new deal that will keep him in the role for another five years, running through the 2023 season in addition to serving as CEO of Soccer United Marketing. Garber, 61, has presided over MLS’s dramatic growth and consolidation since taking the post in 1999, with the league expanding from […]
Stadium announced the launch of its 24/7 network on Sling TV, available to subscribers of both the “Sling Orange” and/or “Sling Blue” services. “We first teamed up with Sling TV in 2016 for the launch of Stadium Plus, and we look forward to this next evolution as we launch Stadium 24/7 to its subscribers,” said […]
The Breaking Bad movie, to star Aaron Paul, is headed to Netflix and AMC, the latter the network the original home of the lauded series. In a twist, Netflix will likely take the first distribution window and AMC the second.
Queer Eye will return to Netflix on Friday, March 15. The Fab Five revealed the premiere date in an Instagram video set to a preview of Carly Rae Jepsen’s new song “Now That I Found You.” Third season will see Antoni Porowski, Bobby Berk, Jonathan Van Ness, Karamo Brown and Tan France heading to Kansas […]
The Chicago Cubs unveiled plans to team with Sinclair Broadcast Group for a regional sports network that will launch next spring, the Marquee Sports Network. The network will also provide extensive pregame and postgame coverage, original Cubs-related content and other live sports programming, in addition to games. “We are excited to better serve our fans […]
Poker Central and ESPN detailed the preliminary live coverage schedule for the 50th annual World Series of Poker, which includes start to finish everyday coverage of the WSOP Main Event from July 3-16. PokerGO will also offer exclusive WSOP Main Event coverage that is not broadcast during ESPN windows. Overall, ESPN will telecast at least […]
Look for key esports activations this weekend at two legendary sports events, with NBA All-Star festivities and Daytona 500 action both sporting gaming elements. On the NBA front, ELEAGUE partnered with 2K and the National Basketball Players Association to offer fans a tournament featuring NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 that will feature Shaquille O’Neal, Baron Davis, […]
The launch of Apex Legends brings another Battle Royale to both game streaming and esports. By its second week, we have already witnessed several esports teams announce future rosters, and an esports invitational. The already crowded market presents many challenges to newcomers who have struggled to outpace both Fortnite and PUBG. This week, Stream Hatchet […]
This’ll Just Take a Minute: The Rapid Evolution of Short Form Video Remember the days when you couldn’t imagine watching a parcel of content, say, while pumping gas? Or waiting in the checkout line? Or, let’s be honest, at a red light? Neither do we. Cynopsis spoke with short-form experts who will be featured speakers […]
NBC late-nighter Last Call with Carson Daly is winding down after a 17-year run. Daly will still be busy in two other NBC dayparts, hosting Today’s Orange Room as well as hosting and producing The Voice. “Hard to believe it’s been so long – 2,000 episodes,” said Daly. “It’s time to move on to something […]