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A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DOMESTIC CABLE DISTRIBUTION Airing opposite broadcast competition: NIP/TUCK Source: NTI Explorer, 10/9-10/16/05, A18-49 000. Excludes breakouts.
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, November 1, 2005, and this is your first early morning briefing. So you say you’d be all over the NBC Nightly News like white on rice if you weren’t so consumed by other things in your life, or because you never make it home in time for the 630p broadcast? Good news for you. NBC News will begin streaming its evening newscast on the internet starting Monday, November 7 at 10p ET at www.nightlynews.msnbc.com, and at no charge to you. The streaming broadcast will be identical to what you would have seen at 630p on your local NBC affiliate, plus news updates as warranted. Additionally, the site will offer archive broadcasts. Tonight’s Premiere: * MORE GOOD STUFF * CNN may be changing the face of its primetime lineup. Rumors are a-flying that Anderson Cooper will be moved to the primo 10p time period as anchor of NewsNight. As for Aaron Brown, CNN is rumored to be considering a second hour of NewsNight to air in the earlier time period at 7pm, thereby replacing Anderson Cooper 360º. Nothing definite and no decision or announcements have been made. And if you go looking for these guys this week – you won’t find ’em. They’re both on vacation. And the program that will air immediately following the Super Bowl on ABC this year will be …… Grey’s Anatomy! Fear Factor (Endemol USA) returns to the schedule on December 6 at 8p, sliding in where The Biggest Loser currently airs. Last season Fear Factor averaged a 4.2/11 A18-49 rating and 10.2 million viewers on Monday nights at 8p. The new time period will pit the reality show against a lineup of scripted series including grabbers NCIS and Bones. AMC has upped the episode order for its new original series Movies That Shook the World, from 9 to 13 total episodes. The 30m weekly documentary series explores what it categorizes as the most influential movies of all time. Those films chosen as the focus of the four additional episodes are Philadelphia, Shaft, The Blair Witch Project and Pink Flamingos. Movies That Shook the World airs on Fridays at 10p. For all the naysayers who said nobody would want to watch TV or videos on a little itty bitty iPod Video screen – Apple iTunes has announced that since its launch of the videos on October 12, just nineteen days ago, it has sold over one million videos to consumers (at $1.99 ea.). And by the way, have you seen what the picture looks like on that little screen? Gorgeous. I’m gonna have to get one. Top downloads to date include music videos from Michael Jackson, Kanye West and Fatboy Slim, and among the top TV downloads of which there are painfully few to choose from at this point – episodes of Lost and Desperate Housewives. * NEW ORDERS / CASTING / DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION * NBC has picked up the pilot project Kidnapped which takes all the episodes of a single season to roll out the FBI investigation into the kidnapping of a teenage boy. The project is from Jason Smilovic and Michael Dinner, with Sony TV, 25C Productions and NBC Universal Television. NBC‘s new game show Deal or No Deal from Endemol USA has named Howie Mandel as the show’s host. The show is described as contestants playing for a “top prize worth up to one million dollars in a high-energy match of nerves, instincts and raw intuition” and is based on a show currently airing in 38 countries. No launch date has been announced. MTV has ordered a pilot of a new unscripted series called Cheerleader from Fox TV Studios which follows a year in the life of a highly competitive cheerleading squad based in Kentucky. * EXECUTIVE MOVES * Shannon Jacobs has been named VP/CBS Communications Group which will begin December 5. In this newly created position, Shannon will support media relations for CBS Television’s corporate functions, including Sales, Research, Affiliate Relations, Finance, Governmental Affairs, Program Practices, Engineering and Digital Media. She will also work closely with the other Divisions supported by the CBS Communications Group, as well as the new CBS Corporation as a whole. Tony Petitti has been named EVP/CBS Sports and will retain his title of Executive Producer, his current position. Tony will oversee the day-to-day operations of CBS Sports, along with his duties as Executive Producer and will continue to report to Sean McManus, President/CBS News and Sports. Korn/Ferry International has added Fran Pomerantz as a Client Partner in the Media and Entertainment Market. Based in the New York City office, Ms. Pomerantz will focus primarily on the recruitment of senior-level media executives. ABC Television Network upped two Affiliate Relations division executives: Ben DeVita to VP/Southeast Region, Station Relations, and Tracy Robertson Scott to Executive Director/Southeast Region, Station Relations. Ben was previously Exec Dir/Northeast Region, and Tracy was Director/Southern Region. * RATINGS * Sunday — A18-49 Analysis: ABC was in front on Sunday night despite Desperate Housewives being a repeat, delivering an overall 5.8/14 among A18-49, according to fast affiliate ratings from Nielsen Media Research. NBC and CBS each had an hour of repeat programming on Sunday night, while Fox was in full repeats from 8-10p, and WB was wall to wall repeats with the exception of Charmed at 8p. Beginning at 7p, overrun of NFL football dominated the first hour of prime on Fox with a 5.7/16. At 8p ABC kicked up to #1 and stayed there for the rest of the night. EM: Home Edition earned a time period winning 6.8/16, Desperate Housewives was in front with a 5.7/13 for its repeat episode; and Grey’s Anatomy at 10p delivered a stellar 7.6/20. Fast Affiliate Ratings: Sunday, October 30, 2005, for all Networks – time period averages. Source: Nielsen Media Research. Answer to Yesterday’s Trivia Question: Here’s the description – you give me the show name: Syndicated musical variety series starring a guy who also starred in TJ Hooker. Three C-level celebrities judge amateurs dancing to the hottest disco hits of the day. DANCE FEVER Kudos to: Carol Teichman-CT Cable Advertising/Berlin CT; Ashmi Elizabeth Dang-HBO/NY; Mark Docktrow-CNN/NY; Kevin McFeeley-Anime Network/Philadelphia; Chris Faulhaber-Anheuser-Busch Inc/St Louis; Kristin Staskowski/Marketron Int’l/Birmingham AL; Kenny; Sherry Wentling-RPA/Chicago; Aaron Paquette-OTX Corp/Culver City CA; Lionel Pasamonte-NBC Universal/LA; Chin Thammasaengrsi-Westlake Signal Group/LA; Stuart McFaul-Big Picture Productions/LA Later — Cyn If you’d rather listen than read, you can sign up for the Cynopsis: In Your Ear podcast available for download each morning by 630a at www.cynopsis.com or via iTunes 4.9 listed in the podcast directory under “News” as well as under Yahoo Podcast http://podcasts.yahoo.com/. Subscribe, unsubscribe, or change a subscription for any Cynopsis edition: www.cynopsis.com JOB OPENING: INT’L CREATIVE DIR/E! Networks Int’l: Build & develop brand & strategy for On-Air Promos & related media. Int’l TV exp. req, UK exp. Pref’d. Submit resumes: www.eentertainment.com/careers. (11/8) JOB OPENING: SR. RESEARCH ANALYST/Spike TV/ NY: Compile, distribute, analyze wkly/monthly TV ratings for Spike TV. Min 2 yrs TV res. exp; Knwldg of Nielsen systems; strong analytic/numeric skills. Apply via www.mtvncareers.com (11/8) JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Univision Online-Miami, FL: Assist w/creation & maintenance of sales presentations. Exp w/in an AD Agency or Ad sales. 1-2 yrs of exp w/strong written & comp skills.Email: JOB OPENING: SR. ANALYST/NTWRK-CABLE RESEARCH/Sony Pictures TV, Westwood:2+ yrs TV res exp at TV studio, cable or b’cast ntwrk. Strong Knwldg Nielsen sftwr & TV indsty. Exc written/comm skills. BA deg. www.sonypicturesjobs.com EOE (11/5) JOB OPENING: ASSOC PUB MGR/HIT Ent./NYC: Manage pub programs for HIT properties in line with brand strategies. Dev product concept through publication; manage licensees; 3+ yrs. prod dev exp, pub pref. www.hitentertainment.com (11/5) JOB OPENING: WRITER/PRODUCER / NBCU CABLE/USA Networks/NY: Must have 1-3 yrs TV network exp directing/producing on-air promos. Final Cut Pro a +. DVD of past work a must. Apply: www.nbcjobs.com job# 444778. (11/5) JOB OPENING: AFFIL MKTG COORD/Sundance Channel/NY: Assist w/ admin & tactics. 2+ yrs exp mktg or sales, w/ TV, film or agency exp pref’d.Strong proj mgmt skills/comp prof/good comm. skills needed. Res: JOB OPENING: PROMOTIONS MKTG MGR/Cartoon Ntwrk/Century City: Mng & execute custom integrated promos. Resp. for dev. of sales proposals & exec of custom promos. Min 4-6 yrs exp Mktg & Promos. www.turnerjobs.com , #48430.EOE (11/5) JOB OPENING: HISPANIC MEDIA SALES PROFESSIONALS: Immed. openings w/ proven track records for launch of major Hispanic TV Sales co. Bilingual a + Openings in NY, LA, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, & San Antonio. Resume: JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/Univision Online-Miami, FL: Assist w/creation &maintenance of sales presentations. Exp w/in an AD Agency or Adsales. 1-2 yrs of exp w/ strong written & comp skills.Email: JOB OPENING: SALES PLANNER/TBS & TNT, CHICAGO: Seeking solid planner to support AE with creating proposals, data analysis, targeted research & sales pieces. Col deg, prev ad sls or agency exp req. Email JOB OPENING: RESEARCH MGR/Universal McCann/LA: Analyze ratings data, ensure proper interpretation of data w/planning dept, & other duties. 3+ yrs exp in TV or rel. business, IMS/Stradegy/Donovan exp. Resume to JOB OPENING:PRODUCT PLACEMENT PROD/Queer Eye for the Straight Guy/NY: Prof. w/exp in Branded Ent. to secure trades out & fee based deals. Must be org. detail oriented, self motivated. Email res: JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE ASST. AFFILIATE RELATIONS/Court TV, NY For info go to: http://www.courttv.com/about/careers/ (11/4) JOB OPENING: OPS MGR, ORIG SERIES/IFC/Jericho: 4+ yrs ProdLine/Mgmt. TV or Prod Coexp a must.Line prod, budget, legal, contracts, vendor and asset mgmt exp. Strg analytical and business sense. Apply to JOB OPENING: CASTING (LA): Seeking an experienced go-getter who can follow detailed instructions, with access to a mini-dv camera for casting for a pilot shooting. JOB OPENING: FIELD PRODUCER (LA): Seeking a detailed-oriented, creative person for pilot with 5 years exp, with solid LA contacts. JOB OPENING: FREELANCE PROD/THE TENNIS CHANNEL-LA: Need exp’d producer to lead monthly newsmag on pro tennis tour field shoots. Responsible for bookings, content & overseeing edit. EOE. Rez to: JOB OPENING: MEDIA PLANNERS/Universal McCann/ Los Angeles: Looking for media planners of all levels to join our awesome team to work on our growing entertainment account. Please e-mail your resume to JOB OPENING: ADMIN ASST/Broadway Video-NY Organized multi-tasker w/ excellent comm skills & interest in sales/business to aid in distribution, biz dev, marketing for SNL, etc. Res: JOB OPENING: MGR, Licensing CONSUMER PRODS/VIZ Media/SF: Min 3yrs intl. lic. exp, team player, contracts exp, negotiating, budgeting/forecasting, estd. industry relationships a plus. Email resume (NO ATTACHMENTS) to JOB OPENING: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ACTIVATION COORD/Katz Media/NYC. Execute and implement all aspects of value added radio-centric promotions. 1-5 yrs. exp. Send resume & cover letter to: JOB OPENING: DIR OF RESEARCH, PROG/MKT Food Net/NY:8 yrs cable ntwrk primary/secondary res. exp, strong analytical skills/strategic thinker, exc pres. & writing. Expertise: Nielsen & secondary tools JOB OPENING: EXPERIENCED FREELANCE SEGMENT WRITERS & PROD/NAHB Prod Group/DC: Req’d Clear, Energetic scripts delivered in a timely manner. Knwldg home building & design ind. a plus. Res, writing samp/or reels to: JOB OPENING: RES. MGR/DISNEY ABC CABLE NTWK GROUP/BURBANK: Mng variety of res. proj’s incl Nielsen Analyses & primary res. studies. 3+ yrs Nielsen ratings analysis exp/ cable, bcst or synd res dept. BA req’d WINTER INTERNSHIPS – These positions are for credit only – nobody gets paid here. They are posted for free, and students work for school credit only. For more information on the specs for posting an Internship ad, email Trish at WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Seeking intern for NY based TV Production Company to assist in all areas including research, production, and basic office duties. Email resume to WINTER INTERNSHIP CREDITS ONLY: Needed for live, syndicated TV show, ‘Martha’ in NYC. Asst w/ off procedures, runs, research. Det oriented, PC literate, reliable, & strong desire to learn about TV industry. Email resumes to SITUATION WANTED ADS, POSTED BY THOSE LOOKING TO BE HIRED — SITUATION WANTED: BUSINESS/LEGAL AFFAIRS/LA: Film/t.v. studio or prod. co.; A-A attorney, 9 yrs experience (ent. law firm, major record company) + creative/prod exp. (A-list actor, producer and major pop star). SITUATION WANTED: SEGMENT, ASSOCIATE, or SPONSORSHIP PRODUCER – (L.A.) Network reality credits. Creative. Results oriented. Great attitude. Like comedy / twists / surprises / game elements / hidden camera. SITUATION WANTED: Seeking BUSINESS OR LEGAL AFFAIRS POSITION at film studio or production co (NYC or LA): Ivy league attorney with 3½ years exp. in corporate law at elite law firm plus prod/creative exp. E-mail Are you looking for a job? Post your Situation Wanted Ad here — Email |
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