Comedy Central has snapped up all seven seasons of Parks and Recreation, a comedy series starring Amy Poehler, from NBCUniversal Distribution.
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NATAS Installs New President & CEO
December 19, 2018
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has named former Twitter exec Adam Sharp as its president and CEO.
Celebrity Deathmatch to Be Remade by MTV Studios
December 6, 2018
MTV Studios is reimagining the stop-motion satirical series Celebrity Deathmatch, with Ice Cube on board to voice a leading role and serve as executive producer.
Samantha Bee Unveils New Prodco, Ties Up with TBS
December 4, 2018
Emmy-winning comedienne Samantha Bee (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) is launching a new production company, Swimsuit Competition, which has entered into a first-look deal with TBS.
Karey Burke to Lead ABC as Channing Dungey Departs
November 19, 2018
Karey Burke, head of Freeform original programming development, has been appointed president of ABC Entertainment as Channing Dungey steps down from the position.
More Married at First Sight for the U.S.
November 16, 2018
Lifetime in the U.S. has ordered an eighth season of the hit social experiment Married at First Sight from Red Arrow Studios' Kinetic Content.
FOX Sports Expands MLB Coverage Through 2028
November 15, 2018
FOX Sports has inked a new multiyear, multiplatform deal with Major League Baseball (MLB) to expand the channel's TV, digital and Spanish-language rights for the next ten years.
Betty White, Henry Winkler Among Brandon Tartikoff Award Recipients
November 15, 2018
The recipients of NATPE's 16th annual Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Awards have been revealed, with a gala slated to take place during the market in Miami on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.
Anthony Storm Moves Up at A. Smith & Co.
November 9, 2018
A. Smith & Co. Productions has elevated Anthony Storm to senior VP and executive producer.
Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! Secure Three-Year Renewals
November 6, 2018
The long-running game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, from the CBS Television Distribution catalog, have been renewed by ABC Owned Television Stations through 2022-23.