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Will Disney's ESPN Continue To Be The Worldwide Leader In Sports?
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 2:31pm | 591Read More...Apparently, Mike Tirico doesn't think so. He's leaving the flagship network for NBC, Sports Business Daily reported on Monday. Tirico, a 25-year ESPN veteran, covers the entire spectrum of sports from the fast-paced NBA to stagnant golf events. He will reportedly be easing into the role...
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NBC Gives 'Aquarius' Non-Traditional Debut For Second Straight Year
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 11:48am | 215Read More...Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)'s NBC crime drama "Aquarius" made headlines last year when it became the first network series to debut online prior to its linear run. While the network was able to spin the numbers, the results were not entirely encouraging to investors. This...
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ABC Makes Reality Push With Summer Schedule
Friday, April 22, 2016 - 9:05am | 246Read More...Usually NBC is the one of out of the big four to go reality-heavy during the summer season, but this year, ABC (Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)) is going to give the Peacock a run for its money. ABC has revealed its summer schedule, and the bulk of its inhabitants are of the non-scripted variety. In...
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Trio Of New Freshman Series Off To Slow Ratings Start
Saturday, April 16, 2016 - 8:15pm | 310Read More...NBC (Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)) has been very lucky with its 2015–2016 rookie class. From "Blindspot" to "Chicago Med" in the fall to "Superstore" and "Shades of Blue" in the winter, this Peacock's earned the ability to strut. However, the network's most recent pair of entries haven...
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Comcast Teams With Chrysler For Large Scale Push Tied To New Film
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 8:26am | 254Read More...Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) goes full-tilt behind its new summer film "The Secret Life Of Pets." On Monday, Comcast and Chrysler (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (NYSE: FCAU)) revealed a massive partnership that will enlist a number of the media giant's properties with the new model of a top...
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NBC Re-Teaming With Dick Wolf For 'Law & Order: True Crime'
Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 11:46am | 230Read More...On the heels of FX's success with "American Crime Story," Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)'s NBC has decided to get into the game with its own true crime anthology. "Law & Order: True Crime" will debut next season and open its run with a eight-episode look at...
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NBC Taking Page Out Of 'Chicago Fire' Playbook With 'Blacklist' Spin-Off
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 7:39am | 273Read More...After seeing two spin-offs of "Chicago Fire" catch fire in the ratings (with a third on the way), Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)'s NBC is realizing its future may lay in its current slate. NBC revealed on Tuesday it was putting a spin-off in the works for its hit series...
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Sony's 'PlayStation Vue' Begins Nationwide Rollout
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 8:52am | 221Read More...Sony Corp (ADR) (NYSE: SNE)'s entrance into the cord-cutting movement is continuing its rollout this week as the company's PlayStation Vue streaming service is now available nationwide. On Monday, Sony added 203 markets to the original list of seven, but there's still a twist. Only that core seven...
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NBC Re-Visiting Variety Format As Part Of Summer Roster
Monday, March 14, 2016 - 9:50am | 279Read More...If one network has learned how to best utilize reality series it seems to be NBC. Investors already are well aware the Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)-owned company has been able to dominate the traditional TV season period, but many are also realizing summer is a strong spot. Following the...
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NBC's Newest Reality Series 'Little Big Shots' Makes Big Debut
Thursday, March 10, 2016 - 8:43am | 176Read More...Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)'s NBC scored a big win Tuesday night as the network's collaboration with Steve Harvey and Ellen DeGeneres proved to be a ratings winner. "Little Big Shots," a variety series featuring young child performers drew a 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demo as well as 12.7...
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NBC's Summer Reality Staples 'America's Got Talent' and 'American Ninja Warrior' Slotted For Returns
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 - 9:37am | 290Read More...Investors have seen a stellar turnout by NBC (Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)) the past two years, as the peacock network has wrestled the 18–49 crown away from its rivals. Yet, what's more impressive is that during the off-peak summer season, NBC hasn't lost its advantage. A large part...
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NBC Expands Streaming Comedy Service Seeso To Roku And Amazon Devices
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 - 10:13am | 271Read More...NBC (Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA))'s dive into the world of online media continued on Monday with the expanded launch of "Seeso," the subscription comedy service that houses over 2,000 hours of content. Priced at $3.99 a month, the service originally debuted in January, but presented limited...
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'Chicago Law' Staffs Up As NBC Continues Expansion Of Dick Wolf's Successful Franchise
Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 9:50am | 294Read More...NBC's core three series are always referred to as "Sunday Night Football," "The Voice" and "The Blacklist" but to underestimate the value of what Dick Wolf's "Chicago" series bring to the table is short-sighted. The veteran showrunner now has four series on the air at NBC (counting the long-...
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NBC's Renewal Of 'Superstore' A Good Sign For Comcast Investors
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 8:27am | 313Read More...For shareholders in Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), NBC's comedy slate has been nothing to laugh at it the last few years. While the network's drama roster has been incredibly strong, it has seemingly wiped the slate clean every year on the comedy side and hasn't been able to...
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'Grease: Live' Defies Ratings Expectations; Spells Good News For Fox
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - 10:05am | 360Read More...Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (NASDAQ: FOXA)'s first foray into the world of live event musicals was a rocking success, as the network's adaptation of "Grease" won over both fans and critics alike. While early fast national numbers (which only take into account the top markets) had "Grease: Live"...
