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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, May 19, 2009, and this is your first early morning briefing. Tonight’s Preview: Tonight’s Finales: A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM CBS
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No medium reaches more people than network television. Only CBS reaches more people than any other network. Only CBS is up over last year. Only CBS launched this season’s #1 new show. CBS, the only choice for smart advertisers. CBS. America’s Most Watched Network. Source: Nielsen Media Research. For full source information, click here. ~ MORE GOOD STUFF ~
The 2009 Upfront week is underway with FOX and Telemundo presenting their 2009-2010 slates yesterday (see below). A handful of new announcements from other broadcast networks emerged concerning pilot pickups and returning series:
MTV tackles a sensitive and controversial subject in its new series, 16 & Pregnant opening June 11 at 10p with six one-hour episodes. The intimate series will follow the lives of pregnant teenagers as they become young parents while juggling relationships, finances, school and other new responsibilities. With statistics reflecting three out of ten girls will become pregnant in the US before they turn 20, MTV is also partnering with the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy in support of this series. CMT is buzzing about the karaoke-style singing competition series The Singing Bee premiering June 20 at 10p following the season two debut of competition series Can You Duet. The Singing Bee will be hosted by Melissa Peterman (Reba) and the ten one-hour episodes will be taped on location in Los Angeles. New to CMT’s version, The Singing Bee will use lyrics from 60% country music songs along with 40% from popular favorites of other genres. The Singing Bee is produced by The Gurin Company and JUMA Entertainment. G4 introduces two new series this summer:
When Conan O’Brien takes over as host of NBC’s The Tonight Show June 1 in Los Angeles, his first guest will be Will Ferrell, who will also be his final guest on Late Night with Conan O’Brien in New York. Pearl Jam will be the first music group to appear on Conan’s The Tonight Show. Meredith Corporation, publisher of such magazine brands as Parents, Family Circle, Ladies’ Home Journal, Fitness and American Baby is teaming with WE tv on a multi-brand cross promotion campaign beginning next month. The deal covers editorial coverage and online promotions within Meredith’s brands highlighting WE tv original series such as Raising Sextuplets, The Locator, I Want To Save Your Life and Adoption Diaries among others. In turn, within select episodes of WE tv’s original series, Meredith’s lifestyle and medical experts will be featured as well as customized on-air banners showcasing Meredith brands. In addition, both companies will provide online content of each others’ brands. UPFRONT 2009: FOX FOX was the first broadcast network out of the gate this week, presenting its 2009-2010 television season yesterday at New York City Center. In the press statement, Peter Rice, Chairman/Entertainment said, “As the No. 1 network for the last five years, FOX is the first place viewers go to connect with the stories and characters they love.” Three new comedies will premiere on FOX this fall:
New late-night series opening this fall:
Two new dramas set to launch during midseason:
New FOX comedy slated for midseason:
Other FOX primetime announcements:
Upcoming FOX specials include: The 41st NAACP Image Awards, New Year’s Eve Live and Teen Choice 2009. FOX Fall 2009 Primetime Schedule FOX Midseason 2010 Primetime Schedule UPFRONT 2009: TELEMUNDO Yesterday at a press conference at The Modern in New York City, Telemundo Communications Group (Telemundo), a division of NBC Universal, revealed its Spanish-language programming line-up for 2009-2010 in addition to new programming highlights for mun2, the network for young US Latinos. First though, The Telemundo Group was introduced, encompassing various media assets and proprietary research tools to better serve clients and partners. The Telemundo Group consists of broadcast, cable, digital, stations, events, mobile and research. Branding for Telemundo is also being tweaked as the network sported a refreshed brand vision: “To ignite the power of dreams.” Likewise, mun2 received an updated brand vision: “To feel uniquely American.” New 2009-2010 Primetime Programming on Telemundo:
New 2009-2010 Programming on mun2:
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GLEE, Tonight after AMERICAN IDOL. www.fox.com/glee “… it’s the most magically delicious show any network has produced in years!” -NYPOST.com “… a show that’s both cause for celebration and anticipation.” -TV GUIDE “… wickedly funny …” -TVGUIDE MAGAZINE.COM ~ DISTRIBUTION, CLEARANCE & CARRIAGE ~
Warner Bros. acquired the screen rights to the ITV series Primeval currently airing on BBC America Saturdays at 8p. Impossible Pictures produces the television series and Titan Books publishes a series of original fiction companion novels. The setting for the film will be moved to the US, following a team of undercover scientists who discover wormholes that allow creatures from the Earth’s distant past and future escape to modern day. Roddenberry Productions, Inc. is in negotiation discussions with Toolbox Productions to acquire the full hi-def library of Star Trek interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and other special material shot by Toolbox during the last 20 years. When the deal is complete, a definitive Star Trek interactive guide will be produced by both companies, covering the series’ facts, mythology and characters, hosted by Rod Roddenberry, son of Star Trek’s creator, Gene Roddenberry. No distributor for the product has been finalized nor has its release date. ~ PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT ~
Drew Carey, host of The Price Is Right on CBS, made a two-year first-look production agreement with CBS Television Studios involving scripted and non-scripted shows, reports THR. Carey will be able to manage the projects as executive producer through his CBS-based company International Mammoth TV (IMT) and Andrew Horne, formerly with Paramount TV, was hired at IMT as SVP to supervise all development projects as part of this deal. Discovery Channel will be following professional storm chasers in Tornado Alley for a third season as the series Storm Chasers from Original Media was renewed for this fall. Production has begun on new episodes, coinciding with the spring tornado season. Jon Gruden, a former Super Bowl-winning head coach, will become a commentator on ESPN’s Monday Night Football this fall, joining other commentators Mike Tirico and Ron Jaworski in the booth. Gruden will also provide analysis during the year on ESPN Radio and other platforms as well as being part of the network’s 2010 Pro Bowl telecast and Super Bowl and NFL Draft coverage. Gruden will replace Tony Kornheiser who departs Monday Night Football after three years. Casting Call: ABC gives a couple the opportunity to propose marriage during The Bachelorette on June 15 as part of its “Marry Me Monday” promotion in conjunction with the theatrical film opening of The Proposal on June 19. Potential newlyweds are invited to answer questions about their relationship and why they wish to propose on national television. ABC encourages couples to be creative and original with their proposal and is taking submissions now through May 28, 2009. Visit ABC.com via The Bachelorette site for more details as well as terms and conditions. ~ ELSEWHERE IN CYNOPSIS ~
CYNOPSIS DIGITAL – TODAY’S TOP STORY: Sony scored a coup in the digital projection space signing #1 U.S. exhibitor Regal Entertainment as a client. The deal, which comes on the heels of a 5-country commitment with AMC, suddenly puts Sony in the lead in its battle with Texas Instruments, whose DLP-powered 2K projectors have dominated the market thus far. Regal has committed to rolling out Sony’s 4K digital projectors across its entire 551-theater circuit in the next few years, which will expand Sony’s digital projection footprint to 11,000 screens. Approximately 1,500 of the Regal screens will also be outfitted for 3D digital projection, using Sony’s newly introduced dual-lens adaptor technology. Full edition: CYN DIGITAL. CYNOPSIS KIDS – TODAY’S TOP STORY: Let the screaming and swooning begin. The stars of Summit Entertainment‘s Twilight movies, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, will present an exclusive scene from the new movie, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards. Hosted by Andy Samberg, the 2009 MTV Movie Awards will be air live from the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California on Sunday, May 31 at 9p. The show will air on MTV channels around the world in 161 countries. The 2009 MTV Movie Awards con subtitulos en Espanol will run on Saturday, June 13 at 5p, on MTV Tr3s. The Twilight Saga: New Moon releases nationwide on November 20, 2009. Full edition: CYN KIDS. A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE
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Friday – A18-49 Analysis: CBS and NBC tied Friday night as the top networks with A18-49 at 2.0/7 each, according to final national ratings from Nielsen Media Research. During 8p, CBS’ season finale of Ghost Whisperer scared up the most viewers with a 2.1/9 while ABC’s season finale of America’s Funniest Home Videos placed second with 1.4/6. NBC’s intimate look at actress Farrah Fawcett’s battle with cancer in the special Farrah’s Story won the 9p hour with a 2.1/8 with UNIV’s Manana es para Siempre following at 2.0/7. NBC’s Farrah’s Story special continued through 10p in the lead with 2.6/9 with CBS’ Numb3rs finale at #2 with 2.1/7. Live + Same Day Household Ratings: Friday, May 15, 2009 (May Sweep Day 23) time period averages. Source: NTI Galaxy, as dated. Live+SD CBS 5.7/11 Ghost Whisperer [f] 5.7/11, Flashpoint [f] 5.3/10, Numb3rs [f] 6.1/11 NBC 5.5/11 Dateline 3.8/8, NBC Special: Farrah’s Story 6.4/12 ABC 3.6/7 America’s Funniest Home Videos [f] 3.5/7, 20/20 3.9/7 FOX 2.0/4 Prison Break [f] 2.0/4 UNIV 2.0/4 Cuidado con el Angel 1.8/4, Manana es para Siempre 2.4/5, La Rosa de Guadalupe 1.6/3 MNT 1.7/3 WWE Friday Night Smackdown 1.7/3 CW 1.1/2 The Game [f] 1.2/2, America’s Next Top Model [r] 1.0/2 TELE 0.7/1 Dona Barbara 0.7/1, El Rostro de Analia 0.7/1, Sin Senos No Hay Paraiso 0.7/1, El Cartel 0.7/1 ION 0.3/1 Reba 0.2/0, Friday 9PM Movie: Presumed Innocent [r] 0.3/1 A18-49: CBS 2.0/7, NBC 2.0/7, ABC 1.6/6, UNIV 1.5/5, FOX 1.2/4, MNT 0.9/4, CW 0.7/3, TELE 0.7/2, ION 0.1/0 ~ EXECUTIVE MOVES ~
Discovery Communications named Jennifer Iras as VP/Affiliate and National Accounts Marketing, Domestic Distribution. Jennifer will supervise all marketing relationships between cable, satellite and advanced-technology distributors including daily conversations and marketing negotiations. She will report to Jennifer Dangar, SVP/Domestic Distribution. Lauren Melone joins Madison Square Garden as VP/Public Relations, Fuse where she will lead all public relations efforts for Fuse. Lauren will report jointly to Barry Watkins, SVP/Communications, Madison Square Garden and Valerie Green, SVP/Marketing, Fuse. Doug Levy was appointed VP/Operations for OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, effective immediately. Coming from Fox Sports Net where he served as VP/Production and Operations since 2005, Doug will oversee all internal operational processes involved with the channel launch and its ongoing operations. In addition, Doug will manage Information Technology and Facilities. Independent media planning/buying agency, Blitz Media based in New England, tapped Chris Perkins as President effective May 26, 2009. Previously, Chris was EVP/Executive Director with Arnold Worldwide. Jose Tillan will become the new GM/EVP for MTV Tr3s based dually in New York City and Miami and reporting to Stephen Friedman, GM, MTV. Most recently, Jose was SVP/Content and Creative for MTV/VH1 Latin America, where he will continue to be involved with both networks, serving as Executive Producer of Los Premios MTV 2009 and reporting to Sofia Ioannou, Managing Director, MTV Networks Latin America. This day in History: 1896 – The U.S. Supreme court upheld the “separate but equal” policy in the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision. The ruling was overturned 58 years later with Brown vs. Board of Education. Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: What 1993 CBS series was based at the Flying Tumbleweed Ranch? THE HARTS OF THE WEST starring Beau and Lloyd Bridges Kudos to: Linda Kitchens/Peachtree City, GA; Marlea Willis-Rainbow Media/New York; Howell Edwards-Peachtree Settlement Funding/Boynton Beach, FL; Melissa Prince-The Inspiration Networks/Indian Land, SC; Larry Glazer/WTTW/Chicago; Steve Abrams-My Network TV/LA; Steve Abrams-My Network TV/Los Angeles; Mashawn Nix-Rabbit Ear TV/PT; David Scott Jones-Marleigh Entertainment/LA Today’s Trivia Question: What do all of these NBC TV characters have in common? Bob Widette, Mel the Butcher, Fred Garvin, Sheriff Brody and Jimmy Joe Red Sky (Email A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM GolTV
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