Broadcasting & Cable News

Sohonet Acquires Exchange Communications, Leading IT Provider to the Film and Episodic Industry

January 19, 2020

Sohonet, the global experts in connectivity, media services and network security for the media and entertainment industry, announced the acquisition of Sycamore Communication (Exchange). Exchange Communications joining Sohonet further broadens the range of connectivity and collaboration solutions ...

Henson Gives Moorefield Expanded Distribution Role

January 19, 2020

The Jim Henson Co. said its has expanded the responsibilities of Anna Moorefield, VP, global distribution, at the company. Moorefield will head up all content distribution strategies for Henson across all platforms. That includes overseeing sales of all forms of media across TV, cable, home video ...

'Snowpiercer' Rolls on TNT May 31

January 19, 2020

TNT debuts sci fi series Snowpiercer May 31. Jennifer Connelly and Daveed Diggs star. The show is based on a graphic novel and a film by Bong Joon Ho. Set years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, ...

TBS Orders More ‘American Dad!’

January 19, 2020

TBS ordered two more seasons of animated comedy American Dad! The 20th Century Fox Television series hits episode No. 300 this year. It has been on for 16 seasons. Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker and Matt Weitzman created the show. Weitzman and Brian Boyle are co-showrunners. “American Dad! has ...

Scale Logic announces official partnership with UK-based Polar Graphics to manage European sales operations

January 19, 2020

Bloomington, Minnesota – 16 January 2020 — Scale Logic, the global leader in advanced media workflow solutions, announced today that it is embarking on a new agreement and relationship with industry veteran Polar Graphics, a leading UK-based manufacturer’s representative for the broadcast, ...

Report Shows Ways Brands Can Cash in on CTV

January 19, 2020

Connected TV could be a boon for advertisers, provided added reach, more interactivity and more of consumers’ time, according to a new report from Innovid and the Association of National Advertisers. "Our research partnership with the ANA has enabled us to uncover key insights about how to help ...

NBCU’s Peacock Orders Updated ‘Punky Brewster’

January 19, 2020

Peacock, the streaming service set to launch this year by Comcast’s NBCUniversal, has ordered 10 new episodes of the sitcom Punky Brewster. NBCU will be announcing more details about Peacock Thursday afternoon at a meeting with investors and analysts. Soleil Moon Frye will star, returning to the ...

TV Maker Hisense Adds Hoop Star Wade to Team

January 19, 2020

TV maker Hisense said it signed a multi-year marketing deal with former NBA star Dwyane Wade. As the Chinese company’s first U.S. brand ambassador, Wade will support premium product launches, make in-person appearances and be featured in upcoming campaigns. “We are thrilled to welcome Dwyane Wade ...

Odom: TV Sidecars Could Derail Diverse Ownership

January 19, 2020

Former top FCC staffer Clint Odom told House members at a Hill hearing on media diversity this week that the way some broadcast station deals to sell TV stations to minority owners are structured could actually reduce diversity in the industry. Odom was testifying at a House Energy & ...