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Daily Archives : Sep 11, 2018

We Already Have a ‘No. 1 New Cable Series of 2018’

We’re barely into the fall television season, and one show has already been declared the “No. 1 new cable series of 2018.” The show, according to FX, is “Mayans M.C.” The series premiere of the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff has…

Why This Year’s Emmys Ceremony Has a Chance to Be the Best One in Years

The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards, set to air next Monday, will get a makeover in the form of an infusion of “Saturday Night Live” talent, starting with Lorne Michaels, who’s producing the show. Writing for the AP, Lynn Elber notes…

FX’s John Landgraf on the Coming Streaming Wars: At What Point Does Television Become a Utility?

Long-established as an industry thought leader, FX CEO John Landgraf is getting ready for the big change when Disney takes over the cable network he’s called home for about 17 years. Landgraf spoke last week at Variety’s Entertainment and Technology…

NBC Clinches the 2017-18 52-Week TV Season in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers

Press release from NBC, Sept. 11, 2018: While NBC was expected to win the 18-49 demo crown for the fifth consecutive 52-week season, for the first time in 16 years the Peacock has also won the overall total-viewer race to…

‘Mayans M.C.’ Is #1 New Cable Series of 2018

Press release from FX, Sept. 10, 2018: Mayans M.C., the new outlaw biker drama from FX, premiered to the best ratings of any new cable series this year in every major demographic. On a Live+3 basis, the premiere telecast of…