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Seeso Adds Crown Jewels of Comedy to 2017 Lineup

Press release from Seeso, Dec. 14, 2016: Seeso is kicking off 2017 with additions from some of the best of British comedy to the streaming service. BBC acquisitions include Saxondale,” “Bottom,” “The Blackadder,” “Upstart Crow” And “Live From The BBC,”…

BBC Worldwide and ITV Partner to Bring New SVOD Service Britbox to the U.S.

Press release from BBC and ITV, Dec. 13, 2017: BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster, today announced a new joint venture that sees the two British content powerhouses combine forces to…

Viacom Appoints Bob Bakish CEO — Board of Directors Discontinues Exploration of Potential Combination With CBS

Press release from Viacom, Dec. 12, 2016: The Board of Directors of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) announced today that it has discontinued the exploration of a potential combination with CBS following receipt of National Amusements’ letter and request, and…

‘La La Land’ Named Best Picture, Takes Eight Awards at 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards

Press release from the Critics’ Choice Awards, Dec. 11, 2016: The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) and Broadcast Television Journalists Association (BTJA) announced the winners of the 22nd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards tonight, live from the Barker Hangar in Santa…

NBC’s New Comedies Earn Key Time Slots With Strong Support While Powerful Sunday Lineup Launches March 5 as #1 Network Sets Midseason Slate

Press release from NBC, Dec. 8, 2016: With comedies “Trial & Error” and “Great News” both being given a Tuesday lead-in from powerhouse alternative series “The Voice,” and “Powerless” launching on Thursdays immediately following hit comedy “Superstore,” NBC’s midseason lineup…

Series, Movie, Series, Repeat: A New Netflix Binge Routine

Press release from Netflix, Dec. 7, 2016: Frank and Claire. Walt and Jesse. Pinot noir and caviar. Some things are better together, and it turns out TV and movies are one of those pairings. According to research from Netflix*, a…

Online Video Goes Primetime as Sinclair Prepares to Launch New TV Network ‘TBD’

Press release from Sinclair, Dec. 7, 2016: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), America’s largest owner/operator of television broadcast stations, announced today the upcoming launch of ‘TBD,’ a pioneering new over-the-air TV network that will deliver fresh and relevant digital-first…

Netflix Announces Slate of Original Films, Documentaries and Series at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival

Press release from Netflix, Dec. 5, 2016: Netflix unveiled its expanded slate of diverse originals making their world premiere at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, which will include four original features, one original documentary feature, and episodes of two hotly-anticipated…

Ring in the New Year with Marathons of Award-Winning Series ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘The Walking Dead’ on AMC

Press release from AMC, Dec. 6, 2016: AMC is celebrating the holiday season and ringing in the New Year with marathon events of the award-winning series “Breaking Bad” and “The Walking Dead” beginning Monday, December 26th. Additionally, viewers can binge…

Beyonce Leads 59th Grammy Nominations

Press release from The Recording Academy, Dec. 6, 2016: Reflecting the range of artistic innovation that defined the year in music, The Recording Academy welcomes the class of nominees for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The top nominees are Beyoncé…