Broadcasting & Cable News

CW Wraps Up Upfront Sales for Expanded Slate

June 10, 2018

The CW, which is expanding its primetime programming to six nights, wrapped up its upfront advertising sales. With the addition of shows on Sunday night, the CW’s upfront sales rose about 15% to $550 million, according to sources familiar with the situation. Prices were up in the low-double-digit ...

Pilot Ordered for ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel

June 10, 2018

HBO has ordered a pilot for one of the many Game of Thrones prequel concepts, according to published reports, which said the project comes from George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song of Ice and Fire series that inspired the smash series, and screenwriter Jane Goldman. It is set thousands of ...

Former ‘Roseanne’ Advertisers May Want to Check Out These Shows Next

June 10, 2018

With advertisers now out of luck when it comes to reaching the Roseanne audience, we took a look at what other shows the canceled sitcom’s viewers have been watching to see where brands may want to spend their dollars next. According to Inscape, the TV measurement company with glass-level data ...

History Greenlights ‘Grant’ Documentary

June 03, 2018

History will team with Leonardo DiCaprio to produce a documentary about the life of Ulysses S. Grant. The six part series, Grant, is based on Ron Chernow’s bestselling biography and portrays one of the most complex and under-appreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history, according to History. ...

CORE SWX BATTERIES INCREASE CYCLE RATINGS TO 2,000

June 03, 2018

PLAINVIEW, NY, MAY 30, 2018 ─ Core SWX, a leader in battery and charging solutions, announces the cycle ratings of its Nano98, Hypercore Slim 98 (HCS-98) and Hypercore 9 (HC9) Mini battery packs have all doubled, allowing for 2,000 cycles. Core is the only battery manufacturer in today’s market ...

Season Four of ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ On Netflix

June 03, 2018

The fourth season of comedy Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is live on Netflix May 30. There are six episodes available in the new season, with the second half of season four premiering on the streaming service later this year. Tina Fey and Robert Carlock executive produce Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ...

White House Schooled on Cybersecurity Challenges

June 03, 2018

A cybersecurity report from the Commerce Department and Homeland Security has been delivered to the White House in response to a 2017 executive order. The report, on better protecting against botnets and other kinds of automated attacks, was produced in coordination with the FCC, FTC, Department of ...

Syndication Ratings: Entertainment Magazines Say 'Cheers' to Higher Ratings

June 03, 2018

Entertainment magazines toasted higher ratings in the session ending May 20 after they went all out to cover the royal wedding between Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle. Leading the category, CBS Television Distribution’s Entertainment Tonight rose 7% to an eight-week high 3.1 live plus same ...

CTIA Wants FCC to Make July 'Mid-Band Month'

June 03, 2018

Wireless carriers want the FCC to add a vote on opening up the 3.5 GHz (CBRS) band at its July meeting, and an auction of that spectrum by next year.That is according to a letter from CTIA President Meredith Attwell Baker."The wireless industry urges the Commission to move forward in July on key ...