Social Media Superstar Liza Koshy Signs First-Look Development Deal with MTVAugust 2, 2017MTV today announced a first-look production and executive producer overall deal with social media superstar, Liza Koshy. Best known for her weekly content on YouTube, her comedic sensibility and character has made her one of the industry's fastest rising stars. Under the deal, Koshy will develop and executive produce original content for MTV.
Writers Guild Awards Add New Category Recognizing Digital NewsAugust 2, 2017The Writers Guilds of America, East and West, are proud to announce a new award recognizing outstanding achievement in writing digital news, which will be presented at the 70th annual Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 11, 2018.
48 HOURS' 'Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz' is Saturday's No. 1 Program with ViewersAugust 2, 201748 HOURS: “The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz” was Saturday's #1 program with viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for July 29. The encore broadcast of “The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz” was the time period leader at 10:00 PM with viewers and adults 25-54. The broadcast delivered 3.58 million viewers and a 0.8/03 with adults 25-54, the demographic that matters most to those who advertise in news.
ABC's THE MIDDLE to End Its Run Next YearAugust 2, 2017The upcoming ninth season of ABC's critically acclaimed fan-favorite series THE MIDDLE will be its final one. It was announced by Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment.
MEET THE PRESS Hits the Big Screen for First-Ever Documentary Film FestivalAugust 2, 2017In a dramatic brand expansion, NBC News'MEET THE PRESS WITH CHUCK TODD will hit the big screen for the first time this fall, joining forces with the American Film Institute (AFI) for an innovative documentary film festival premiere featuring must-watch untold stories of American politics.
NBC Sports Teams with MRN for NASCAR XFinity Series Race Coverage from Watkins GlenAugust 2, 2017NBC Sports Group and Motor Racing Network will partner to present NASCAR XFINITY Series race coverage from Watkins Glen International, this Saturday, August 5, at 2 p.m. ET on NBCSN. Featuring a collaboration of NBC Sports Group and MRN's expertise covering live NASCAR races, Saturday's race telecast will be called from multiple vantage points throughout the historic 2.45 - mile road course in Watkins Glen, NY.