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Netflix and Shondaland Announce First Slate of Series

Press release from Netflix, Friday, July 20, 2018: Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, and Shondaland today announced the first slate of series being developed by Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and their team to premiere exclusively for Netflix members…

Comcast Corporation Statement on Twenty-First Century Fox

Press release from Comcast Corp., July 19, 2018: Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) today issued the following statement regarding its pursuit of the assets Twenty-First Century Fox has agreed to sell to The Walt Disney Company: “Comcast does not intend to…

Tony Winner Bruce Springsteen Coming to Netflix

Press release from Netflix, July 18, 2018: “Springsteen on Broadway” will launch globally on Netflix on December 15, 2018, which is also the final night of Springsteen’s completely sold out 236-show run at Jujamcyn’s Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway. “Springsteen…

Sinclair Responds to Statement of FCC Chairman Pai on Tribune Transaction

Press release from Sinclair Broadcast Group, July 16, 2018: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today acknowledged a statement made by Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), in which he announced circulation of a draft hearing designation…

Netflix Announces First Slate of Series and Films Based on the Stories of Mark Millar

Press release from Netflix, Tuesday, July 17, 2018: Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, today announced its first slate of films and series based on the stories of Mark Millar. Netflix acquired Millar’s company, Millarworld, last year and since…

‘Everything’s Back to Norman’: Nickelodeon and Paramount Players to Bring ‘Rugrats’ Back for the Next Generation of Kids With an All-New TV Series and Feature Film

Press release from Nickelodeon, July 17, 2018: Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA) flagship properties Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures announced today a relaunch of the iconic kids’ TV series Rugrats, with a 26-episode greenlight from Nickelodeon, and a live-action film featuring CGI…

A Statement From Showtime Networks on ‘Who Is America?’

Press release from Showtime, July 16, 2018: There has been widespread misinformation over the past week about the character of Billy Wayne Ruddick Jr., Ph.D., performed by Sacha Baron Cohen on the SHOWTIME comedy series WHO IS AMERICA? Baron Cohen…

Elite Military Weapons Maker Kevin ‘Mad Dog’ McClung to Star in All-New Discovery Channel Series ‘Mad Dog Made’ Produced by Rogue Atlas in Association With Lionsgate

Press release from Discovery, July 13, 2018: From first responders to U.S. Special Forces, these brave heroes test their limits every day by putting their lives on the line and trusting their tools. But can their tools get the job…

2018 Emmy Award Nominations for Programs Airing June 1, 2017-May 31, 2018

Press release from the Television Academy, July 12, 2018: Nominations for the 70th Emmy® Awards were announced today by the Television Academy in a ceremony hosted by Television Academy Chairman and CEO Hayma Washington along with Samira Wiley from the…

Investigation Discovery Sets Sinister Summer Lineup With Four All-New Series and Five Returning Favorites

Press release from Investigation Discovery, July 11, 2018: Investigation Discovery (ID), America’s leading mystery and suspense network, announced today the premiere of four all-new series and the return of five fan-favorites to heat up the summer true-crime obsession. The number…