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| Good morning. It’s Monday April 1, 2019 and this is your first early-morning briefing. Tonight's Premieres: Discovery: Street Outlaws at 9p Nat Geo: Hostile Planet at 9p Tonight’s Finales: CBS: Magnum P.I. at 9p ID: Grave Mysteries at 9p IN THE NEWS With a 21st season renewal from NBC, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is poised to break the record as the longest-running primetime live-action series ever. “We tip our cap to Dick Wolf, Mariska Hargitay and the amazing cast and crew of SVU, who now all go into the record book,” said Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “This incredible run is an example of what happens when producers, writers and actors all come together and create a show that, year after year, speaks to its audience in a powerful way.” With its upcoming season, Law & Order: SVU will surpass Law & Order (1990-2010) and Gunsmoke (1955-1975). No more stops for Berlin Station, at least at Epix – the pay cabler canceled the spy thriller after three seasons. The Wendy Williams Show will be on repeats this week, but the break was pre-planned and “has nothing to do with recent events,” a production source told Page Six. After her return from a two-month break early this month, Williams told viewers she was living in a sober facility to treat addiction problems; last Monday, the talk show host was reportedly treated for an alcohol relapse. Nickelodeon acquired early childhood educational app Sparkler and installed its co-founder, Kristen Kane, as EVP of its streaming service, Noggin. “Pairing Sparkler’s capabilities with our curriculum-driven content will fully transform Noggin into a premier interactive learning destination for preschoolers and their families,” said Nick President Brian Robbins. The Nebraska Public Broadcasters Association sent a letter to the office of Vice President Mike Pence on Friday protesting their granting Sinclair TV station KPTM and Fox News exclusive access to helicopter coverage of Nebraska damage when Pence visited the state on March 19. Footage from the photographer who was given a seat on the flight was not considered pool video, and was only to be shared with other Sinclair TV stations and Fox News, said the letter, adding, “This action significantly handicapped local broadcasters across Nebraska from distributing vital information to the victims of this devastation and to the general public.” Univision Communications launched its sixth annual Pequeños y Valiosos (Young and Valuable) campaign in partnership with Too Small to Fail, the early childhood initiative of the Clinton Foundation, encouraging parents transform everyday moments into brain-building opportunities. Each week throughout the Pequeños Gigantes season, the show’s host, Galilea Montijo, will engage contestants and their families in conversations about the impact of engaging in language-rich activities with children from birth. Cynopsis is thrilled to announce that Tim Spengler, President of Dentsu Aegis Network, will be the keynote speaker at the Measurement & Data Conference, June 11 in NYC. Join us for a look at audience, content and the future of data. Spengler will explore how consumer behavior is transforming and creating new branding and affinity interactions, changing how we interpret and use data in 2020 and beyond. Early bird rates end soon. Register today. The long-time manager of the CBS Employees Federal Credit Union, Edward Rostohar, was charged with embezzling over $40 million over the past 20 years. The National Credit Union Administration announced it has liquidated the CBS credit union; University Credit Union assumed CBS Employees’ assets. Emily Bett Rickards announced to fans via social media on Saturday that she is leaving the cast of the CW’s Arrow after seven seasons. “I thank you all for the time we’ve shared. The elevators we have climbed. The monsters we have faced and scared. And the burgers we have dined,” posted the actress. |
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| Attention: STUDENTS 2019 FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference May 29-31, 2019 / The Schimmel Center, NYC Jumpstart your media career and learn from top execs, network with and be mentored by industry professionals, and connect to your next internship or job. Speakers, mentors and recruiters from companies like HBO, AMC, Vice, Turner, Spectrum Reach, Spectrum News, WWE, NY Public Radio, NFL, and more. Learn more here . Students must apply to attend: http://www.futurenowconference.com (Deadline = April 7) |
| PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT Streaming service UMC (Urban Movie Channel) announced a new multi-generational family drama from Dan Garcia(Bronx SIU). Currently in the beginning stages of production, the new series will star Demetria McKinney (House of Payne), Paula Jai Parker (Ray Donovan), Lawrence Hilton Jacobs (The Jacksons: An American Dream), Brad James (For Better or Worse), David McKnight (Hollywood Shuffle), Taja V. Simpson (Lethal Weapon) and Art Evans (Die Hard 2). Series is slated for a summer 2019 premiere. Top 10 Weekend Domestic Box Office Estimates: March 29-31 Dumbo (Buena Vista) $45.0 million, opening weekend Us (Universal) $33.6 million (week 2), cume revenue $128.2 million Captain Marvel (Buena Vista) $20.5 million (week 4), cume revenue $353.9 million Five Feet Apart (Lionsgate) $6.3 million (week 3), cume revenue $35.9 million Unplanned (Pure Flix) $6.1 million, opening weekend Wonder Park (Paramount) $4.9 million (week 3), cume revenue $37.9 million How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (Universal) $4.2 million (week 6), cume revenue $153.0 million Hotel Mumbai (Bleeker Street) $3.2 million (week 2), cume revenue $3.3 million Tyler Perry's A Madea Family Funeral (Lionsgate) $2.7 million (week 5), cume revenue $70.0 million The Beach Bum (Neon) $1.8 million, opening weekend Source: Comscore NEW & RETURNING SERIES Nat Geo nature doc-series Hostile Planet premieres tonight, April 1 at 9p, with Academy Award-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro and survival expert Bear Grylls onboard for a “game-changing experience of the natural world that will take our viewers to places beyond their wildest imaginations,” says Geoff Daniels, EVP of Global Unscripted Entertainment at the network. Find out more in Cynsiders. SundanceTV’s new short-form series, State of the Union, will roll out starting Monday, May 6 on SundanceTV, Sundance Now and other digital platforms. Series is comprised of ten ten-minute episodes starring Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) and Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids). NASA may have cancelled its all-female spacewalk, but you can count on celebrating the biggest gathering of female leaders in our industry at the Cynopsis Top Women in Media Awards. Whether they lead in mobile or marketing, social media or social good, data or distribution, we’re shining a light on the best of the best in TV, digital/tech, esports, sports and advertising. Only two weeks left to nominate your colleague. ABC’s Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will return for its sixth season with a special episode directed by series star Clark Gregg on Friday, May 10 at 8p. The announcement was at WonderCon. Also breaking at WonderCon: DC Universe’s Swamp Thing will premiere May 31. AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead is back for season five on June 2 at 9p, leading into newcomer NOS4A2, based on the horror novel by Joe Hill, at 10p. UPFRONTS UPDATE Upfronts are upon us, and networks large and small are sharing the qualities that should appeal to advertisers. What’s the pitch at REELZ? “As viewing patterns shift to longer tail networks, REELZ is the beneficiary because the audience we deliver is as valuable as that of bigger networks,” says Bill Rosolie, SVP of ad sales. “REELZ is one of few remaining independent networks and our agility allows us to produce timely and relevant original programming that provides clients with multi-platform opportunities to showcase their brands.” For more of the Upfronts news and info media buyers and planners need now, go to the Cynopsis Upfronts/NewFronts Navigator: http://www.cynopsis.com/upfronts/. TECH TALK Friend MTS, the content and revenue protection specialist, announced the launch of Piracy-iQ, a service for measuring streaming piracy consumption over internet service provider networks that allows content owners, programmers and pay-TV providers to assess the impact of piracy on their businesses and track the performance of their content protection services. “Until now, the content protection marketplace hasn’t offered the analytical tools needed to truly understand the scale of piracy consumption and the effectiveness of anti-piracy services,” said Simon Williamson, Chief Commercial Officer, Friend MTS. “With Piracy-iQ, content theft can be precisely measured and additional security countermeasures can be deployed in a highly targeted manner based on accurate data.” Apple canceled AirPower, a wireless charger first announced in September 2017. “After much effort, we’ve concluded AirPower will not achieve our high standards and we have cancelled the project....We continue to believe that the future is wireless and are committed to push the wireless experience forward,” said Dan Riccio, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. AirPower had originally been expected to launch in 2018. Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs launched CommonSpace, an app for park operators and others to offer observations about public spaces. “The data collected with CommonSpace can be easily exported into visualization and analysis tools that communities and space managers alike can use to see patterns, generate insights, and develop evidence-based approaches to advocating for change,” said Sidewalk senior engineer Ananta Pandey in a blog post. No personal data will be collected about people whose behavior is observed. Facebook is getting stricter about political advertising in Europe, expanding on rules intended to prevent interference in EU Parliament elections. Advertisers will have to undergo checks, and ads will have to identify who paid for them. Facebook is also introducing Ads Library, an improved archive tool that lets users search political ads on a public database. Which TV firsts can you name? Test your smarts in the Cynopsis Quiz at http://www.cynopsis.com/. |
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| Mobile Video: How to Create a User Experience that Drives Revenue Did you miss your chance to listen to this free webinar? If so, don’t worry! It’s still available to download & view on-demand. Research shows that 88% of US consumers have been frustrated trying to stream video, and 56% often just give up trying. That’s why you need to hear thought leaders from Penthera, who explain how to create a standout experience that keeps viewers happy – and connected. Take advantage of this free opportunity + watch at your leisure. |
| DIGITAL DATA Ad-supported VOD service Tubi has launched on Cox Contour, giving customers free access to over 12,000 movies and TV series. “Our partnership with Cox expands upon our mission to make entertainment accessible to everyone,” said Farhad Massoudi, CEO of Tubi. “With the addition of Cox Contour, Tubi will continue to have the widest distribution of any ad-supported streaming service.” With its rollout in Glendive, Montana, YouTubeTV officially became available in all 210 U.S. TV markets. “Welcome to the family!” tweeted the service. Valorous TV, the new digital streaming subscription service from Valorous Media, is premiering the new Director’s Cut of the documentary, Black Hawk Down: The Untold Story. Film features never-before-seen footage, with stories told directly by the troops who were on the ground during the Battle of Mogadishu, as well as commentary by General Mark A. Milley, the 39th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Classic CBS/Fox Video/Nickelodeon series, Kids in Motion: A Creative Movement and Music Show, is being rebooted by original creator, Julie W. Markovitz and Producer, George Paige. Digital content experts Amber Cordero and Steve Smythe will help bring the program back to life as new OTT content targeting kids 2 to 8 years in age. Production for New Kids in Motion is slated to start in early 2020. Sony Pictures Television sold a majority stake in streaming service Crackle to Chicken Soup For the Soul Entertainment. A new joint venture, Crackle Plus, will include programming from SPT as well as CSS. GOING GLOBAL UK production-funding and distribution agency Drive has been appointed to distribute three new royal family documentaries and an eight-part royal talk show produced by UK indie Spun Gold TV. Specials include Meghan & Harry: Bringing Up Baby (wt), Meghan Markle: Inside the Wardrobe of a Princess, and Inside Royal Homes. Series is The Royal View. Ahead of the eighth and final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones, Znak & Co announced the return to Sky Atlantic of Game of Thrones fan shows Thronecast and Thronecast: War Room, as well as the launch of a new special, Gameshow of Thrones, premiering Friday, March 29 on Sky One. CASTING Izzy Diaz (Telenovela) landed a series regular role in CBS comedy pilot From Riches...Denise Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) has joined the cast of daytime’s The Bold and the Beautiful. |
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| Here’s to Top Women in Media. May we know them. May we be them. May we NOMINATE them. You don’t have to be a woman to recognize the extraordinary women moving the industry forward. Nominations are due April 16. Honorees will be celebrated at the Cynopsis Top Women in Media Awards August 1 in NYC. |
| RATINGS The premiere of NBC comedy Abby’s delivered a soft 2.62 million viewers and 0.5 rating among A18-46 on Thursday, opposite CBS’s NCAA coverage. ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy led non-sports programming with 7.3 million viewers and 1.5 in the demo, up from 6.57 million and 1.4 last week. TV Time's April 2019 Anticipation Report NEW SHOWS The Twilight Zone (CBS All Access) - 4/1/19 The Code (CBS) - 4/9/19 In the Dark (The CW) - 4/4/19 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Tokyo MX) - 4/6/19 Warrior (Cinemax) - 4/5/19 RETURNING SHOWS Game of Thrones (HBO) - 4/14/19 One-Punch Man (TV Tokyo) - 4/9/19 The 100 (The CW) - 4/30/19 Killing Eve (BBC America) - 4/7/19 The Protector (Netflix) - 4/26/19 Methodology: Millions of viewers from around the world use TV Time to track and react to the cable, broadcast, and OTT shows they're watching. Based on global data from TV Time users, these are the most anticipated series for April 2019. Live + Same Day Viewers AA (millions) Thursday, March 28, time period averages Source: NTI, Galaxy as dated Live+SD ABC: 5.22 million Grey’s Anatomy 7.30, Station 19 5.47, For the People 3.02 CBS: 3.85 million NCAA Basketball 6.72, NCAA Basketball 5.78 NBC: 3.32 million Superstore 3.44, A.P. Bio 2.36, Abby’s 2.62, Will & Grace 3.28, Law & Order: SVU 2.97 FOX: 2.59 million Gotham 1.29, The Orville 1.31 CW: 1.24 million Supernatural 0.93, Legacies 0.94 UNIVISION:L 0.97 million Jesús 1.05 Mi marido tiene más familia 1.03, Por amar sin ley 0.84 Thursday A18-49: CBS 1.6/8, ABC 1.0/5, NBC 0.6/3, UNI 0.5/2, FOX 0.3/2, CW 0.3/2 EXECUTIVE MOVES Brad Parobek has been appointed SVP, Sales, Americas, for Friends MTS, a provider of anti-piracy services. Heidi Newman joins the North America-based team as VP, Americas. |
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| This Day in History: 1889 – The first dishwasher went on the market, in Chicago. Answer to Our Last Trivia Question: What was the only US TV series based in a US territory? The Flying Nun (1967-70). Kudos to: Andrew Goldman-Fathom Events/NYC, Evan Williams-Roger Wilco Productions/New Canaan, CT, Steve Iha-LBI Media/Dallas, Patti Rodriguez-Sinclair Broadcast Group, Lorrie Shilling/El Segundo, CA, Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA Today’s Trivia Question: Which short-lived sci-fi comedy focused on two astronauts who were sent back to prehistoric days, and had to live with a cave family?(Email trivia@cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four correct answers from each time zone will be selected.) |
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| WHAT'S ON TONIGHT - MONDAY APRIL 1 ABC: American Idol, The Fix CBS: The Neighborhood, Man With a Plan, Magnum P.I. [f], Bull CW: DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, Penn & Teller: Fool Us FOX: The Resident, 9-1-1 NBC: The Voice, The Enemy Within PBS: Antiques Roadshow, Antiques Roadshow [r[, Independent Lens TELEMUNDO: Exatlón Estados Unidos, Betty en NY, La Reina Del Sur UNIVISION: Jesús, Mi marido tiene más familia, Por amar sin ley |
