A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WE tv
Simply poWErful.
WE tv has the best wedding originals Don’t miss all new episodes of The Locator SAT 9PM/8C WE tv. Simply Fascinating. Cynopsis
Good morning. It’s Thursday, October 22, 2009, and this is your first early morning briefing. And as always, if you prefer to watch this morning’s news instead of reading it, click here. Tonight’s Premieres: Tonight’s Finale: A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM TV GUIDE™ Get Ready for Betty!
See all new episodes of UGLY BETTY™ Fridays on ABC. Associate your brand with TV Guide Network’s exclusive encores of this Contact Richy Glassberg or your AE: 212.626.2500 ~ MORE GOOD STUFF ~
The CW is granting a full season order to the frosh drama Vampire Diaries, taking the series to a full 22-episode season. Since its debut in September, Vampire Diaries has delivered solid ratings and viewers for the network, averaging a 1.8 rating and 3.9 million total viewers last week. Additionally, The CW gave Melrose Place five more episodes, despite its lukewarm ratings results since its premiere. National Geographic Society and National Geographic Channels announced a major global initiative, Great Migrations with the centerpiece being a seven-hour hi-def miniseries debuting worldwide on National Geographic Channels in late 2010. Documenting the often dangerous journeys taken annually by various animals from wildebeests and zebras to monarch butterflies and whale sharks, the series production visited every continent and traveled more than 670,000 kilometers with hundreds of hours of footage from twenty plus countries. In addition to the miniseries, Great Migrations will offer cross-platform initiatives including features in National Geographic publications; a 300+ page book Great Migrations: Incredible Stories of Animals on the Move; a children’s companion book; online content; mobile extensions and content; downloadable games and much more. National Geographic Television International is distributing Great Migrations to international broadcasters. National Geographic Channels International (NGCI) and National Geographic Channel US (NGC) will introduce a first-time global tagline “Live Curious” and branding campaign set to launch between November 15, 2009 and March 2010 in 166 countries and 34 languages. This new synergistic branding effort follows the use of a universal National Geographic Channel logo and on-air look initiated last year worldwide. NGC and NGCI are both joint ventures of Fox Cable Networks and National Geographic Ventures. NBA Digital, a joint partnership of the NBA and Turner Sports announced the scheduling details for the 2009-2010 regular season encompassing 96 live games, studio shows, video content, news reporting and online programming. On NBA TV, three-time NBA champ and Hall of Famer Kevin McHale will be part of Tuesday’s Fan Night along with host Ernie Johnson and studio analyst Chris Webber. NBA TV will then open the new season October 27 at 5p with a live, two-hour studio show which then leads into TNT’s Opening Night coverage at 7p with the 60m show, NBA Tip-Off presented by AutoTrader.com. Following on TNT at 730p a double header opens with the Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Los Angeles Clippers at 1030p. GSN is featuring host/singer/entertainer Carnie Wilson in a new original reality series called Carnie Wilson: Unstapled, premiering January 14, 2010. The series will reveal Wilson’s real life as she juggles life as an entertainer and that of a wife and mother to two young girls. Wilson also hosts GSN’s series The Newlywed Game currently in its second season. World of Wonder produces Carnie Wilson: Unstapled. Create TV, showcasing many public television lifestyle series, adds two cooking-themed series to its November schedule:
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CYNOPSIS MEDIA EVENTS
Space is Limited, Click To Reserve
Cynopsis Media CTAM Summit Luncheon 10/26, 12:45-2:30 Advanced Advertising & Interactive TV: A Panel Discussion: What’s Real – What’s Not Panel: Jen Soch, VP, Activation Director of Advanced TV, MediaVest USA – Keynote Sponsored by WE tv, Wedding Central, Comcast Spotlight, Ensequence ~ DISTRIBUTION, CLEARANCE & CARRIAGE ~
Starz signed a 10-year agreement with film producer Warren Miller Entertainment, specialist in winter sports filming, to air past and upcoming projects, reports Variety. The deal will showcase the world premiere of Warren Miller’s Children of Winter this November as well as four cross-platform premieres throughout the next ten years. Starz will also have access to the Warren Miller Entertainment library which goes back to Miller’s first ski film shot in Sun Valley, ID in the late 1940s. This Friday, Time Warner Cable and Univision will have a major presence in New York’s Times Square to launch Lo Mejor On Demand. The event, featuring prizes and special live performances begins at 7a through 6p to celebrate the launch of the free on-demand channel offering Spanish-language programming from Univision, TeleFutura and Galavision. Lo Mejor On Demand will be available 24/7 for free to Time Warner Cable Digital customers. ~ PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ~
The existing first-look deal between Lionsgate and independent film and TV production company Olive Productions, established by Steve Buscemi, Stanley Tucci and Wren Arthur, has two pilot script orders in the works. The first project is an untitled one-hour family drama for HBO written by Stu Zicherman about a powerful politician (Tucci) who works to rebuild his life following his involvement in a major scandal. This project will be produced by Lionsgate and Olive Productions with Zicherman, Tucci, Buscemi and Arthur all involved as executive producers. The second project is a 30m animated comedy for TBS called Good and Evel. This family comedy is created by Glenn Eichler (The Colbert Report) and will utilize the voice talents of Tucci and Buscemi as twin brothers Jack Good and Bo Evel. Lionsgate, Olive Productions and The Gotham Group will produce; Eichler, Buscemi, Tucci, Arthur and Gotham’s Lee Stollman and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein will all executive produce. ABC gave a script commitment for a new multi-camera comedy titled I’m With Stupid headlined by Judy Greer who was last seen in ABC’s short-lived sitcom Miss Guided. The project is based on the novel Stupid by Elaine Szewczyk about a Manhattan-ite who has a romantic affair with a park ranger while on safari in South Africa. After returning home, the park ranger shows up on her doorstep and she soon realizes her new roommate is not as bright as she thought. Szewczyk is penning the TV version and co-executive producing while Allan Loeb, Steven Pearl and Richard Lewis are executive producing. ABC Studios is producing the project. NBC gave a development nod to a 30m sitcom from actor/writer Paul Rust based on his past employment at a Wal-Mart store, cites Variety. The yet-to-be-titled project will be produced by Universal Media Studios through Conan O’Brien’s Conaco banner. Rust will write and star in the project which recounts his former job at a Wal-Mart located in his hometown of LeMars, Iowa following college graduation. The setting will be a fictional big-box store and not actually Wal-Mart in Rust’s script. ~ ELSEWHERE IN CYNOPSIS ~
CYNOPSIS DIGITAL – TODAY’S TOP STORY: A decade after the birth of Napster, the music industry is going into business with Google to offer a music-themed, rich media search service, according to a story broken by TechCrunch. Google will partner with online music services ILike (owned by News Corp.’s MySpace) and LaLa to offer free streaming songs and download-to-own MP3s accessible from ILike, LaLa and perhaps iTunes and Amazon’s MP3 store at a later date. (Users will be able to listen to a song only once all the way through for free.) All 4 major labels – Warner Music, Sony, EMI, and Universal Music – have licensed their catalogues for the initiative, expected to launch next week. Full edition: CYN DIGITAL. CYNOPSIS KIDS – TODAY’S TOP STORY: Viacom’s Nickelodeon gets turtle power with the acquisition of the worldwide rights to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) from The Mirage Group and 4Kids Entertainment in a deal valued at about $60 million. Under the deal Nickelodeon takes the global intellectual property rights and merchandising rights to TMNT, and plans to develop a new CG animated TV series based on the franchise, which is currently slated to bow in 2010. At the same time, Paramount, also a division of Viacom, will release a new TMNT feature film that is also planned for 2012. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated TV series, co-produced by 4Kids Entertainment and Mirage Studios, will continue to air on TheCW4Kids Saturday morning block on The CW through August 31, 2010. Full edition: CYN KIDS. A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM COMCAST SPOTLIGHT
Comcast Spotlight-Make a Big Impression
With nearly 30 million represented customers in more than 80 markets, including 21 of the top 25 DMAs, Comcast Spotlight’s suite of on-air, online and on-demand digital advertising options helps you reach, engage and connect with your audience, wherever they’re consuming media. Comcast Spotlight offers easy-to-buy, easy-to-execute solutions customized around your goals and designed to meet your objectives. To learn more, visit www.ComcastSpotlight.com or e-mail ~ RATINGS ~
Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/5-10/9/09 ranked by HH Rtg NEW M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/5-10/9/09 ranked by HH Rtg Top 10 M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/5-10/9/09 ranked by A18-49 Rtg NEW M-F Syndicated Strip Series for the week of 10/5-10/9/09 ranked by A18-49 Rtg Tuesday A18-49 Analysis: CBS tallied a Tuesday night win, coming in first among A18-49 at 3.8/10, according to final national ratings from Nielsen Media Research. At 8p, CBS’ NCIS won with a 4.7/13 followed by NBC’s The Biggest Loser at 3.6/10. Success tipped toward NBC’s The Biggest Loser during 9p as the reality show posted a 4.3/11 for its second half while CBS’ NCIS: Los Angeles was second at 3.9/10. MLB ALCS Game 4 on FOX was the leader through 10p at 3.9/10 while CBS’ The Good Wife was next at 2.8/8, followed by ABC’s The Forgotten at 1.9/5 and NBC’s The Jay Leno Show at 1.8/5. Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 time period averages. Source: NTI Galaxy, as dated. Live+SD. CBS: 10.7/17 NCIS 13.0/21, NCIS: Los Angeles 10.2/16, The Good Wife 8.8/15 FOX: 6.9/11 FOX MLB ALCS Game 4: NY Yankees at LA Angels 6.7/11 ABC: 6.1/10 Shark Tank 3.7/6, Dancing with the Stars Results 9.7/15, The Forgotten 4.8/8 NBC: 5.1/8 The Biggest Loser 5.8/9, The Jay Leno Show 3.6/6 UNIV: 2.2/3 En Nombre Del Amor 2.1/3, Sortilegio 2.5/4, Aqui y Hora 1.9/3 CW: 1.3/2 90210 1.6/3, Melrose Place 1.1/2 ION: 0.7/1 Ghost Whisperer 0.5/1, Criminal Minds 0.7/1, Criminal Minds 0.8/1 TELE: 0.6/1 Mas Sabe El Diablo 0.8/1, Ninos Ricos 0.5/1, Victorinos 0.6/1 A18-49: CBS 3.8/10, FOX 3.4/10, NBC 3.2/9, ABC 2.4/6, UNIV 1.6/4, CW 0.9/2, TELE 0.6/1, ION 0.3/1
~ EXECUTIVE MOVES ~
Former ESPN executive, Sharon Otterman begins a new position at MSNBC as VP and CMO. Sharon will supervise the network’s on-air and off-air marketing and branding efforts, reporting directly to Phil Griffin, President, MSNBC. At ESPN, Sharon was most recently the VP/Customer Experience Strategy and Digital Marketing. Comedy Central appointed Melissa Bear as SVP/Business and Legal Affairs, East Coast and Michael Tenzer as SVP/Business and Legal Affairs, West Coast. Melissa will operate out of the network’s New York City base while Michael is located at the network’s offices in Los Angeles. Both will report to George Cheeks, EVP and Co-General Counsel/Business and Legal Affairs Headquarters, MTV Networks. Comcast tapped Mark O’Leary as Regional VP/Business Services for the California region. Mark will have oversight of all facets of Comcast Business Class, including sales, operations, marketing as Comcast increases its presence across the state of California. NBC Universal elevated Lauren McCollester to SVP/NBCU Cable Entertainment Business Affairs and Jeeun Kim to VP/NBCU Cable Entertainment Business Affairs. Both will report to Beth Roberts, EVP/NBCU Cable Entertainment and Universal Cable Productions Business Affairs. A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CTAM SUMMIT
Reach Your Peak At
The CTAM Summit October 25-27 Hear the critical directions the industry is taking to stay ahead in 2010 Speakers from BrightHouse, Cablevision Systems Corp, Clearwire Corporation, Comcast, Cox Communications, CNN Worldwide, Discovery Communications, Hulu, Starcom MediaVest Group, Suddenlink, Time Warner Cable Register Today This day in History: 1968 – Apollo 7 splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean. The spacecraft had orbited the Earth 163 times. Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: If we’re not a couple but a couple of best friends, who are we? WILL & GRACE Kudos to: Adam Bain-Scollon Prods/Columbia SC; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing/NY; Stacy Nguyen-WNYT/Albany; Robyn Simensky-Initiative/NY; Barbara Spafford-Spafford Creative/Mobile; Matt Sautter-DISH Network/Denver; Kathy Carlson-Cuneo Advertising/Bloomington; Juan Delgado-Telemundo/LA; Frank Belcastro-High Noon TV/LA; Alan Perris-The Television Academy/North Hollywood; Stephanie Carrera-Telerep/LA Today’s Trivia Question: This show used a song called Reflections as performed by The Supremes for its theme song. What show? (Email Later — Cyn Cynopsis Media Facebook Page here – all of our Job Listings and Top Stories reported here first! Cynopsis Ad Sales: Member of Interactive Advertising Bureau (iab) To subscribe to any Cynopsis edition(s) click here . Cyn opsis CLASSIFIEDS – For More classifieds, visit the Cynopsis.com classifieds page here . JOB OPENING: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE/West Nyack, NY: Seeks AE for local ad sales.1-3 yrs ad sales exp. pref cable tv, radio, e-media adv. Valid NY DL. See full posting and apply to www.cablevision.jobs req 9887BR (10/29) JOB OPENING: PROGRAM ACQUISITIONS MANAGER/Films Media Group/Princeton, NJ: 3+ yrs exp in acq; strong knwlg of factual prgmng & distrib; solid industry contacts; self-starter & deal-maker. MA a +. Email JOB OPENING: PUBLICIST / Cartoon Network & Adult Swim/Atlanta: 3+ yrs PR exp. Ent/TV PR exp. a plus. Must have excellent writing, pitching, comm. skills. Submit resume to: JOB OPENING: FIELD PRODUCTION MANAGER/NYC: Must have 5 years exp in field TV production management. Reality show experience required. Please send resume to JOB OPENING: ON-LINE MKTG MGR/MSG VARSITY/LI: Develop & execute digital marketing consumer campaign. 4+yrs consumer mktg exp, pref online. Interest in HS sports a +. www.cablevision.jobs req 9019BR (10/24) JOB OPENING: Spin Master is growing! If you are an AWESOME ART DIRECT or COPYWRITER w/ TV experience send your portfolio and resume to JOB OPENING: SR PRODUCER/National Geographic Television/NYC: This is a regular, full-time staff position with benefits, limited to a 12-month contract. To apply: www.nationalgeographic.com click on job ID 3863. EEO (10/23) JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR INTEGRATED MARKETING/Nickelodeon/NYC: 8+yrs Integ Mrktg/Sales exp @ a TV Network, Strng Packaged Goods exp, Strng Ideation/ exp, Stng Projct Mgmt skills EOE/M/F/D/AAP. Apply www.mtvnetworkscareers.com (10/23) JOB OPENING: VP DVLPMNT/TWO CATS PRODS/NY: Oversee reality/non-fiction dev for small prod-co moving from PBS docs to break into cable. Solid rolodex, ideas, exprnce selling to cable nets a must. Res/Cvr Ltr: INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. These ads are always posted for free , and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED … There is no charge for placing your Situation Wanted ad … for more information contact Trish Pihonak at SITUATION WANTED: Extremely detail oriented PRODUCTION MANAGER with 18+ years experience able to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Email: SITUATION WANTED: FIELD PROD/WRITER/DIR NY/LA Award-winning, TV & digital. 8+ years experience in documentary, infotainment, interstitial & more. Fast, fun, “gets it.” Email: SITUATION WANTED: FREELANCE BUDGETS –Very experienced LP/EIC has experience with all formats Feature, Variety, Docu-Soap, Game Show, Scripted, Competition/Elimination-very reasonable rates. SITUATION WANTED: MKT RSRCHR (NYC): 5 yrs. rsrch/data analysis/report generation exp, with 2 yr. focus on eye tracking tech. Worked w/ MTV, FOX, NBC and Google. Contact: SITUATION WANTED: TRAFFIC MANAGER with 13 years exp seeks position in Radio/TV/Online or traffic software in NY/NJ. SITUATION WANTED: Recent deaf college grad looking to gain experience in MEDIA/ADVERTISING . Former star on a hit prime-time TV show, Amazing Race, past this year that would like to break into the field. Email: SITUATION WANTED: WHATCHA GOT?: Hardworking. Smart. Fast. Thorough. Great writer. Media Relations. I do it all. Excellently. Whatever it takes to get the job done. No job too demeaning (except sales). NY/NJ SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA SALES/MARKETING MANAGER/LA: 15+ years experience in educational, documentary, advertising media sales.Familiar with SEO,SEM protocols. SITUATION WANTED: ASSOCIATE PRODUCER (L.A.), 10+ years production experience, including reality, scripted, post production, game shows, live shows, location shoots. Valid passport willing to travel. SITUATION WANTED: VETERAN PRODUCER OF WEB, REALITY AND SCRIPTED TELEVISION seeks an in-house producing career with a marketing, advertising or media-buying agency. Please email: SITUATION WANTED: EIC/LINE PRODUCER with 10+ yrs exp. Variety, Docu-Reality, Game Show, Scripted, Competition/Elimination- Mngd biz of Prod. Co’s. for major TV & cable nets. Looking for next project. SITUATION WANTED: Extremely detail oriented PRODUCTION MANAGER with 18+ years experience able to handle several projects simultaneously in a fast paced environment. Possess strong interpersonal skills. Email: SITUATION WANTED: FIELD PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/NYC:8 yrs exp in reality & docs. Local & Int’l prod. Strong story teller. Exp w/ Sony Z-1U & V-1. Bi-lingual (Eng & Span) CREDITS: Bravo, History, Discovery SITUATION WANTED: COORDINATOR/RESEARCHER/AP/EDUCATION MEDIA/NYC: 3+ yrs. exp. PBS, CNBC, Oprah, documentaries, kids media, production, research. Highly organized & detail-oriented. Seeking FT/PT or freelance. SITUATION WANTED: CAMERA OPERATOR/LA Based… MTV, TRUTV, ABC, Watch my reel at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxsrcWAvvKw . Contact email: SITUATION WANTED: WEB/TV PRODUCER: Over 14 years of experience in TV and Web Production, expert writer and editor. Email: SITUATION WANTED: Experienced Traffic Coordinator/Assistant Buyer at a growing advertising agency seeking media opportunities in New York City and/or tri-state area. Feel free to call me at 646-732-8620 (10/24) SITUATION WANTED: DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION & ART DIRECTION (NYC)20 years experience working concept through completion. Portfolio: www.baerdavis.com Email: SITUATION WANTED: WRITER/EDITOR/JOURNALIST: (LA) College grad with experience in feature writing, editorial and news. Looking for entry level/asst/temp position. Email: SITUATION WANTED: MEDIA/MARKETING MANAGER/LA: 5+ years experience in media planning/buying, account management, online marketing. Familiar with brdcst & interactive media markets. SITUATION WANTED: CONTRACT MANAGER/ADMINISTRATOR: 10 yrs exp.in Contract/Sales Admin: avails, reporting, etc., looking to work out of home office, or locally in Rochester, NY. Contact e-mail: SITUATION WANTED: 5 PRIME TIME EMMYS/ DOC. PROD, DIR., WRITER in L.A. Credits: National Geo, PBS, Discovery, History CH, TLC and MSNBC. Contact email: SITUATION WANTED: ASST PROD/COORD/MGR/PA (NY)Exp: ABC, NBC, CBS, BBC, Nickelodeon, MTV, Food Network, CNN, Lifetime, History Channel, Sesame Street, NY1. Resume: Charles.Goon.googlepages.com Email: SITUATION WANTED: 20+ yrs. experience in TV Broadcasting & Cable ACCOUNTING/FINANCE. Seeking FT/PT or Temp-to-Perm position: SITUATION WANTED: NYC. Recent college grad looking for flexible hrs where can contribute to media/entmnt company in entry level capacity. Hardworking, quick learner, and interested in learning fundamentals. SITUATION WANTED: RESEARCHER/AP/PA/COORDINATOR ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT (NYC) 2 yrs Experience at Food Network & NBC seeking positions in news/entertainment! Self-starter/team-player/multi-tasker extraordinaire! Contact: SITUATION WANTED: VIDEO PRODUCER MULTIMEDIA CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Seeking FT staff or Freelance projects, 10+ yrs exp, Broadcast, Corp, Multimedia, Web. Fast turnaround, save $$$. Email: SITUATION WANTED: ASST POSITION WANTED/LA: Veteran with 3+ yrs admin exp at top companies in tv and film depts. 10+ years exp in functional & creative writing in TV & radio broadcast, mrktg, and pr mediums. E-mail Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email WHAT’S ON TONIGHT – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009 ABC: FlashForward, Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice Cynopsis Media LLC All outgoing e-mails are scanned and sent out virus free. Copyright Cynopsis 2009 |
Related Stories
Cynopsis 12/13/24: Adult Swim launching “Comedic Side Effects”
Friday December 13, 2024 IN THE NEWS Warner Bros. Discovery has created a new corporate structure, splitting its linear and streaming content assets into two separate and distinct operating divisions. WBD’s Global Linear Networks division will include its linear networks like TBS, TNT and HLN; while its Streaming & Studios division will house the […]
Cynopsis 12/12/24: HGTV renews “Zillow Gone Wild” for season two
Thursday December 12, 2024 IN THE NEWS Total TV set viewing on YouTube hit one billion hours, according to the platform. In a blog post, the company said viewing time of sports content via TV sets saw a 30% lift in 2024 compared with 2023, “as users visit YouTube to get their lineup of […]
12/11/24: Cynopsis Jobs
Wednesday December 11, 2024 COUNSEL, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS >> MLB NETWORK/SECAUCUS, NJ: Responsible for a variety of matters, including services agreements, production related agreements, talent agreements, software and other technology related agreements, licensing and programming agreements, third party rights clearances, distribution agreements, contract summaries, confidentiality, and general contract matters. Full info
Cynopsis 12/11/24: Matt Gaetz lands at far-right OAN
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA Great American Family Breaks into Top 25 in Just Three Years Great American Family’s rapid growth is fueled by the success of Great American Christmas, making us one of only 11 networks to see a rise in viewership this November. Welcome Home to the most authentic Christmas celebration […]
12/10/24: Cynopsis Media Tech Update
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM PREMION PREMION Premium CTV/OTT Advertising BUILT WITH THE POWER OF LOCAL New: 2024 CTV/OTT Advertiser Perceptions Study 74% of advertisers agree that combining Linear TV & CTV/OTT is integral to a complete TV strategy. DOWNLOAD COMPLIMENTARY REPORT Premium Brand-Safe Streaming TV Advertising 125+ Leading TV & Media Brands, […]
CynCity
Cynsiders
Drew Lachey Brings it Home in “Date My House”
From pop sensation to DIY inspiration, Drew Lachey is bringing his creative talents to a...The Hidden Influence: How Emotions Drive our Choices
Mediaprobe’s database of emotional reactions to televised content offers insights into viewer engagement. MediaProbe CEO...Weigel Networks Get in the Holiday Spirit
Weigel networks have a robust holiday slate, with programming ranging from “Meet Me in St....