Cardi B is joining the parade of celebrities starting to talk about the Olympics for NBCUniversal.
The rapper appears in a 90-second promo Saturday evening during NBC’s telecast of the Kentucky Derby, meeting up; with sprinter and Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson that spotlights the next Summer Olympics, slated to begin July 26. NBCU and its corporate parent, Comcast, hold rights to broadcast the athletic extravaganza in the U.S.
“With the Paris Olympics quickly approaching, we are continuing our push to create combustible moments that will break through the clutter and resonate across multiple audiences,” said Jenny Storms, NBCU’s chief marketing officer of entertainment and sports, in a statement. “Pairing Sha’Carri with Cardi was a natural fit. They are titans in their respective fields, mutual fans of each other, and share many common interests. Audiences across sports, music, and pop culture will gravitate to their genuine affection and respect.
The rapper appears in a 90-second promo Saturday evening during NBC’s telecast of the Kentucky Derby, meeting up; with sprinter and Olympic hopeful Sha’Carri Richardson that spotlights the next Summer Olympics, slated to begin July 26. NBCU and its corporate parent, Comcast, hold rights to broadcast the athletic extravaganza in the U.S.
“With the Paris Olympics quickly approaching, we are continuing our push to create combustible moments that will break through the clutter and resonate across multiple audiences,” said Jenny Storms, NBCU’s chief marketing officer of entertainment and sports, in a statement. “Pairing Sha’Carri with Cardi was a natural fit. They are titans in their respective fields, mutual fans of each other, and share many common interests. Audiences across sports, music, and pop culture will gravitate to their genuine affection and respect.
- 5/4/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Brent Montgomery’s media company Wheelhouse has secured its first outside round of funding, landing a minority investment from former Time Warner chief Jeff Bewkes’ investment firm Alignment Growth.
As part of the transaction, Bewkes — who founded Alignment with Alex Iosilevich and Kevin Tsujihara — will be joining Wheelhouse’s board of directors.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Wheelhouse says the size of the investment from Alignment “will enable Wheelhouse to build an infrastructure that attracts industry-leading talent and accelerates growth via strategic acquisitions.”
Founded in 2018 by Montgomery, who was then coming off his sale of Leftfield Entertainment to ITV in 2014, and Jimmy Kimmel, Wheelhouse assets currently include Spoke Studios, Campfire, Butternut, Wheelhouse UK and DNA. Additionally, Wheelhouse has production partnerships with Kimmel’s Kimmelot and celebrity chef David Chang’s Majordomo Media.
Wheelhouse-produced series include Netflix’s “King of Collectibles” from executive producer Peyton Manning, “Buying Beverly Hills” and “Players,...
As part of the transaction, Bewkes — who founded Alignment with Alex Iosilevich and Kevin Tsujihara — will be joining Wheelhouse’s board of directors.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Wheelhouse says the size of the investment from Alignment “will enable Wheelhouse to build an infrastructure that attracts industry-leading talent and accelerates growth via strategic acquisitions.”
Founded in 2018 by Montgomery, who was then coming off his sale of Leftfield Entertainment to ITV in 2014, and Jimmy Kimmel, Wheelhouse assets currently include Spoke Studios, Campfire, Butternut, Wheelhouse UK and DNA. Additionally, Wheelhouse has production partnerships with Kimmel’s Kimmelot and celebrity chef David Chang’s Majordomo Media.
Wheelhouse-produced series include Netflix’s “King of Collectibles” from executive producer Peyton Manning, “Buying Beverly Hills” and “Players,...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
You don't need a crystal ball to accurately predict what this summer's biggest TV event will be.
The 2024 Olympics are sure to overshadow everything else on television when they debut on July 26.
The quadrennial competition always captures the nation's attention like few other events, which is why networks are willing to shell out major bucks for the broadcast rights.
But these days, there are very few guarantees of success in the world of television, as potential viewers have more entertainment options than ever before.
Hell, until last year, even Super Bowl ratings were on a steady decline.
The situation has put networks like NBC in a difficult position:
Historically successful properties like the Olympics are more in demand than ever, as streamers and broadcast outlets fight over a TV audience that seems to shrink every year.
Those properties are delivering smaller ratings these days, but they represent a much smaller risk than,...
The 2024 Olympics are sure to overshadow everything else on television when they debut on July 26.
The quadrennial competition always captures the nation's attention like few other events, which is why networks are willing to shell out major bucks for the broadcast rights.
But these days, there are very few guarantees of success in the world of television, as potential viewers have more entertainment options than ever before.
Hell, until last year, even Super Bowl ratings were on a steady decline.
The situation has put networks like NBC in a difficult position:
Historically successful properties like the Olympics are more in demand than ever, as streamers and broadcast outlets fight over a TV audience that seems to shrink every year.
Those properties are delivering smaller ratings these days, but they represent a much smaller risk than,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
It’s not at all uncommon for sports legends to host Saturday Night Live. After winning yet another Super Bowl at just 28 years old, many expected Kansas City star Patrick Mahomes to host the show.
However, the quarterback reportedly turned them down.
Why did Mahomes choose not to host SNL? Will he ever change his mind? Keep reading to get the scoop.
Patrick Mahomes Is Not Eager To Host SNL Anytime Soon
Several successful NFL players have hosted SNL in the past. Patrick Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce even recently hosted the show in March. Previous hosts include both Eli and Peyton Manning, J.J. Watt, and Tom Brady.
Saturday Night Live would love to have Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a host. However, the problem is his end. According to the NFL player himself, he doesn’t think it would be a good fit.
Brittany Mahomes/Instagram
At least not yet,...
However, the quarterback reportedly turned them down.
Why did Mahomes choose not to host SNL? Will he ever change his mind? Keep reading to get the scoop.
Patrick Mahomes Is Not Eager To Host SNL Anytime Soon
Several successful NFL players have hosted SNL in the past. Patrick Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce even recently hosted the show in March. Previous hosts include both Eli and Peyton Manning, J.J. Watt, and Tom Brady.
Saturday Night Live would love to have Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes as a host. However, the problem is his end. According to the NFL player himself, he doesn’t think it would be a good fit.
Brittany Mahomes/Instagram
At least not yet,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Nikole Behrens
- TV Shows Ace
What do Peyton Manning, Snoop Dogg, Kelly Clarkson, Mike Tirico and Jimmy Fallon have in common?
This is not a joke — at least not to the leaders of NBC Universal and a small army of NBC Sports producers hunkered down at offices in Stamford, Conn., and Paris, France.
The answer is the Paris Olympics, which will be telecast in the U.S. with a markedly different approach this summer. Primetime coverage will be aimed at a much broader crowd than it has for recent Olympic Games. NBCUniversal has $7.8 billion on the hi line in rights fees for the Games through 2032, and that ninefigure commitment is forcing the company to shore up its investment by proving that the Olympics is still a cultural juggernaut. To achieve that in today’s fractured media environment, it needs to make its Olympics coverage more user-friendly and tailor it to many specific audiences,...
This is not a joke — at least not to the leaders of NBC Universal and a small army of NBC Sports producers hunkered down at offices in Stamford, Conn., and Paris, France.
The answer is the Paris Olympics, which will be telecast in the U.S. with a markedly different approach this summer. Primetime coverage will be aimed at a much broader crowd than it has for recent Olympic Games. NBCUniversal has $7.8 billion on the hi line in rights fees for the Games through 2032, and that ninefigure commitment is forcing the company to shore up its investment by proving that the Olympics is still a cultural juggernaut. To achieve that in today’s fractured media environment, it needs to make its Olympics coverage more user-friendly and tailor it to many specific audiences,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Fanatics, the sports-focused company led by CEO Michael Rubin, wants to create a Comic-Con for sports fans.
Fanatics is planning its first live flagship event, which it is calling Fanatics Fest, for Aug. 16-18, to be held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, MLB legend Derek Jeter, and NBA superstar Kevin Durant are attached to participate, as is entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, Eli Manning, WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, and wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. The company’s events division, Fanatics Events, is producing the show.
“There isn’t a unifying event for sports, the way you see it in pop culture with Comic-Con, or for influencers with VidCon, or tech with CES or music with South By [SXSW], none of those platforms exist [for sports],” says Lance Fensterman, the CEO of Fanatics Events, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It just became clear that...
Fanatics is planning its first live flagship event, which it is calling Fanatics Fest, for Aug. 16-18, to be held at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.
NFL legends Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, MLB legend Derek Jeter, and NBA superstar Kevin Durant are attached to participate, as is entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, Eli Manning, WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, and wrestling legend Hulk Hogan. The company’s events division, Fanatics Events, is producing the show.
“There isn’t a unifying event for sports, the way you see it in pop culture with Comic-Con, or for influencers with VidCon, or tech with CES or music with South By [SXSW], none of those platforms exist [for sports],” says Lance Fensterman, the CEO of Fanatics Events, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. “It just became clear that...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
ESPN and Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions have signed a new long-term content deal.
The deal will keep Manning in business with the sports network until 2034. Manning and Omaha Productions had originally signed a deal with ESPN in 2021 for three years, though an extension was announced in 2022.
The multi-platform deal covers the continuation of the popular “Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli,” also known as the “Manningcast,” as well as additional Omaha content such as “Peyton’s Places” and “Eli’s Places.
“Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli” sees the Manning brothers, both of whom are former Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, offering analysis of the week’s game as well as interacting with special guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The series originally debuted in 2021 and won multiple Sports Emmys in 2022.
In the docuseries “Peyton’s Places,” Manning travels the country and speaks with people from the world...
The deal will keep Manning in business with the sports network until 2034. Manning and Omaha Productions had originally signed a deal with ESPN in 2021 for three years, though an extension was announced in 2022.
The multi-platform deal covers the continuation of the popular “Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli,” also known as the “Manningcast,” as well as additional Omaha content such as “Peyton’s Places” and “Eli’s Places.
“Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli” sees the Manning brothers, both of whom are former Super Bowl winning quarterbacks, offering analysis of the week’s game as well as interacting with special guests from the worlds of sports and entertainment. The series originally debuted in 2021 and won multiple Sports Emmys in 2022.
In the docuseries “Peyton’s Places,” Manning travels the country and speaks with people from the world...
- 4/10/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning and Jimmy Fallon are bringing something new to NBC’s coverage of the upcoming Paris Olympics this summer.
Clarkson and Manning will join sports commentator Mike Tirico to host the opening ceremony July 26, with Fallon and Tirico set to host the closing ceremony Aug. 11.
Clarkson and Manning first revealed their opening ceremony duties during a March appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The next day, NBCUniversal also announced Today hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb would be part of the opening ceremony coverage, set to take place around the River Seine in Paris, rather than in a sports arena as is traditional.
“I’m so glad we can say it,” Clarkson said at the time. “We’ve been holding this forever.”
Guthrie and Kotb, who have hosted previous Olympics coverage, will be positioned on a Seine bridge to report on the pageantry as the...
Clarkson and Manning will join sports commentator Mike Tirico to host the opening ceremony July 26, with Fallon and Tirico set to host the closing ceremony Aug. 11.
Clarkson and Manning first revealed their opening ceremony duties during a March appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The next day, NBCUniversal also announced Today hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb would be part of the opening ceremony coverage, set to take place around the River Seine in Paris, rather than in a sports arena as is traditional.
“I’m so glad we can say it,” Clarkson said at the time. “We’ve been holding this forever.”
Guthrie and Kotb, who have hosted previous Olympics coverage, will be positioned on a Seine bridge to report on the pageantry as the...
- 4/10/2024
- by Carly Thomas and Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions is staying in business with ESPN through 2034.
The company has struck a long-term, multi-platform media rights extension for the next nine years. This covers Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli as well as original series such as Peyton’s Places and Eli’s Places.
The deal coincides with ESPN’s deal to air NFL games.
Previously, Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli had a three-year deal signed in 2021 and this was extended in 2022.
The show sees the quarterbacks analyze NFL games while also talking trash to each other and guests. It won the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Series in 2022 and Peyton earned the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Sports Event Analyst in 2023.
The two companies will also expand their partnership to include more original content.
The company has struck a long-term, multi-platform media rights extension for the next nine years. This covers Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli as well as original series such as Peyton’s Places and Eli’s Places.
The deal coincides with ESPN’s deal to air NFL games.
Previously, Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli had a three-year deal signed in 2021 and this was extended in 2022.
The show sees the quarterbacks analyze NFL games while also talking trash to each other and guests. It won the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Series in 2022 and Peyton earned the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Sports Event Analyst in 2023.
The two companies will also expand their partnership to include more original content.
- 4/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
ESPN will be in business with Peyton Manning for years to come.
The Disney-owned sports media giant has inked what it is calling an “unprecedented” nine-year deal with Manning’s Omaha Productions, which will produce programming for ESPN into 2034.
The deal includes the “Manningcast” alternate telecast for Monday Night Football, technically called Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli , in which the brothers banter and speak to guests during the game of the week.
It also includes other Omaha programming, like Peyton’s Places and Eli’s Places, as well as other shows and “opportunities for collaboration across multiple platforms,” per ESPN.
ESPN inked its first deal with Omaha in 2021, signing a three-year extension the following year. The new deal, however, is a major bet on Manning’s content and programming chops. ESPN and ABC’s NFL rights, it should be noted, currently run through 2032-33 season, with Super Bowl rights...
The Disney-owned sports media giant has inked what it is calling an “unprecedented” nine-year deal with Manning’s Omaha Productions, which will produce programming for ESPN into 2034.
The deal includes the “Manningcast” alternate telecast for Monday Night Football, technically called Monday Night Football With Peyton and Eli , in which the brothers banter and speak to guests during the game of the week.
It also includes other Omaha programming, like Peyton’s Places and Eli’s Places, as well as other shows and “opportunities for collaboration across multiple platforms,” per ESPN.
ESPN inked its first deal with Omaha in 2021, signing a three-year extension the following year. The new deal, however, is a major bet on Manning’s content and programming chops. ESPN and ABC’s NFL rights, it should be noted, currently run through 2032-33 season, with Super Bowl rights...
- 4/10/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Peacock is adding some A-list podcaster firepower to its Olympics coverage.
The streamer has tapped Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, to host a series of watch parties in Paris.
The NBCU company is launching Watch with Alex Cooper, live interactive watch parties. She and some guests will cover sports including soccer, gymnastics and basketball, giving their thoughts while the events are on and answering questions from social media.
Cooper will also record Call Her Daddy from Paris and will produce additional Olympics-related content with NBCU leading up to the Games.
She joins stars including Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning, who are hosting the opening ceremony for NBCU, as well as Snoop Dogg.
Cooper, who played D1 soccer at Boston University, said, “As a former athlete, the chance to cheer on the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympics is beyond thrilling. I am so excited to be partnering...
The streamer has tapped Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy, to host a series of watch parties in Paris.
The NBCU company is launching Watch with Alex Cooper, live interactive watch parties. She and some guests will cover sports including soccer, gymnastics and basketball, giving their thoughts while the events are on and answering questions from social media.
Cooper will also record Call Her Daddy from Paris and will produce additional Olympics-related content with NBCU leading up to the Games.
She joins stars including Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning, who are hosting the opening ceremony for NBCU, as well as Snoop Dogg.
Cooper, who played D1 soccer at Boston University, said, “As a former athlete, the chance to cheer on the world’s greatest athletes at the Olympics is beyond thrilling. I am so excited to be partnering...
- 4/3/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Add “Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper to the list of non-traditional commentators taking part in NBCUniversal’s activities around the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Cooper will lead “Watch with Alex Cooper,” a series of interactive watch parties that will stream on NBCU’s Peacock during Olympics activity. Cooper will be joined by special guests and will give viewers an insider-y look at high profile Team USA events at the Games, including soccer, gymnastics and basketball. The interactive “Watch” will appear as a picture-in-picture view during Olympics competitions, with the host and guests answering questions from social media in real time and offering commentary.
“I am so excited to be partnering with NBC and Peacock to present this interactive watch-party format for the first time from the Olympics, designed to bring audiences even closer to the excitement of in Paris,: says Cooper in a statement. “We are going to have so much fun.
Cooper will lead “Watch with Alex Cooper,” a series of interactive watch parties that will stream on NBCU’s Peacock during Olympics activity. Cooper will be joined by special guests and will give viewers an insider-y look at high profile Team USA events at the Games, including soccer, gymnastics and basketball. The interactive “Watch” will appear as a picture-in-picture view during Olympics competitions, with the host and guests answering questions from social media in real time and offering commentary.
“I am so excited to be partnering with NBC and Peacock to present this interactive watch-party format for the first time from the Olympics, designed to bring audiences even closer to the excitement of in Paris,: says Cooper in a statement. “We are going to have so much fun.
- 4/3/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg has won the hearts of many movie lovers from around the world with movies like Ted, Uncharted, Daddy’s Home, Transformers: Age of Extinction, etc. He has been a phenomenal artist since his debut in 1989 and Invincible is a clear proof of the claim. Even Wahlberg himself considers his role in Invincible as an honor.
Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter
The actor opened up about his role as Vince Papale in one of the most famous movies of 2006. American actor Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, also known by his former stage name Marky Mark, talks about his experience from the set of one of his most challenging movies, Invincible.
Mark Wahlberg is Proud of Being Cast in Invincible
Mark Wahlberg in a still from Invincible
It’s always a difficult task for any actor to keep pace with the passing years and perform uniformly. Playing active roles after turning 35 isn...
Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter
The actor opened up about his role as Vince Papale in one of the most famous movies of 2006. American actor Mark Robert Michael Wahlberg, also known by his former stage name Marky Mark, talks about his experience from the set of one of his most challenging movies, Invincible.
Mark Wahlberg is Proud of Being Cast in Invincible
Mark Wahlberg in a still from Invincible
It’s always a difficult task for any actor to keep pace with the passing years and perform uniformly. Playing active roles after turning 35 isn...
- 4/1/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
The NBC television network will extend its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony to IMAX locations nationwide on Friday, July 26. This is the first time the global event will be presented live in IMAX.
This will be the first-ever Summer Olympics opening ceremony not held in a stadium. The organizers are turning one of the world’s most famous waterways, the River Seine, into the world’s biggest theatrical stage.
Instead of walking into a stadium, a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats will carry thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past hundreds of thousands of spectators seated on the banks of the Seine.
The river parade will follow the course of the Seine past the iconic sites of Paris, from Austerlitz Bridge, beside the Jardin des Plantes, crossing through central Paris and finishing in front of the Trocadéro, where the final elements of the show and ceremony will take place.
This will be the first-ever Summer Olympics opening ceremony not held in a stadium. The organizers are turning one of the world’s most famous waterways, the River Seine, into the world’s biggest theatrical stage.
Instead of walking into a stadium, a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats will carry thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past hundreds of thousands of spectators seated on the banks of the Seine.
The river parade will follow the course of the Seine past the iconic sites of Paris, from Austerlitz Bridge, beside the Jardin des Plantes, crossing through central Paris and finishing in front of the Trocadéro, where the final elements of the show and ceremony will take place.
- 3/22/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The NBC television network will extend its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to Imax locations nationwide on Friday, July 26 — the first time the global event will be presented live on the big screen.
The first-ever Summer Olympic opening ceremony not held in a stadium will take place on the Seine river in Paris with a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats carrying thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past spectators seated on the banks. The river parade will follow the course of the Seine past iconic sites from Austerlitz Bridge, the Jardin des Plantes, cross through central Paris and finish in front of the Trocadéro, where the final elements of the show and ceremony will take place.
Imax will present NBC’s live coverage at 150+ U.S. locations, “providing fans with a unique and immersive theatre experience to enjoy what promises to be one of the most...
The first-ever Summer Olympic opening ceremony not held in a stadium will take place on the Seine river in Paris with a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats carrying thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past spectators seated on the banks. The river parade will follow the course of the Seine past iconic sites from Austerlitz Bridge, the Jardin des Plantes, cross through central Paris and finish in front of the Trocadéro, where the final elements of the show and ceremony will take place.
Imax will present NBC’s live coverage at 150+ U.S. locations, “providing fans with a unique and immersive theatre experience to enjoy what promises to be one of the most...
- 3/22/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Imax and NBCUniversal have signed a deal to bring live coverage of the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 26 to more than 150 giant-screen theaters in the U.S. as ticketed events.
The agreement will see NBC’s 2024 Olympic Games launch coverage set to take place around the River Seine in Paris, rather than a sports arena, super-sized for Imax screens. Imax and NBCUniversal will then split the box office take.
“We are excited to extend NBC’s coverage of the opening ceremony to Imax theaters across the U.S., allowing fans to gather and watch the highly anticipated and awe-inspiring start to the Paris Olympic Games this July,” Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax, said in a statement on Friday. The deal with NBC marks the first time live coverage of the Olympic Games will screen in Imax theaters.
TV host and singing sensation Kelly Clarkson and NFL great Peyton Manning...
The agreement will see NBC’s 2024 Olympic Games launch coverage set to take place around the River Seine in Paris, rather than a sports arena, super-sized for Imax screens. Imax and NBCUniversal will then split the box office take.
“We are excited to extend NBC’s coverage of the opening ceremony to Imax theaters across the U.S., allowing fans to gather and watch the highly anticipated and awe-inspiring start to the Paris Olympic Games this July,” Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax, said in a statement on Friday. The deal with NBC marks the first time live coverage of the Olympic Games will screen in Imax theaters.
TV host and singing sensation Kelly Clarkson and NFL great Peyton Manning...
- 3/22/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The lighting of the Olympic torch will get the big screen treatment this summer thanks to a new partnership between NBC and Imax.
The television network, which broadcasts the games, will air its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony across Imax locations nationwide on Friday, July 26. It’s a first for the games and for the cinema company.
The Summer Olympic opening ceremony is unique in other ways. It’s the first such event to not be held in a stadium. Instead, organizers will turn the River Seine, which flows through the heart of Paris, into a theatrical stage, one on which a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats will carry thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past hundreds of thousands of spectators. This trip will take viewers under the iconic Austerlitz Bridge, beside the Jardin des Plantes, before crossing through central Paris and finishing in front of the Trocadéro,...
The television network, which broadcasts the games, will air its live coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony across Imax locations nationwide on Friday, July 26. It’s a first for the games and for the cinema company.
The Summer Olympic opening ceremony is unique in other ways. It’s the first such event to not be held in a stadium. Instead, organizers will turn the River Seine, which flows through the heart of Paris, into a theatrical stage, one on which a four-mile-long flotilla of nearly 100 boats will carry thousands of athletes from more than 200 countries past hundreds of thousands of spectators. This trip will take viewers under the iconic Austerlitz Bridge, beside the Jardin des Plantes, before crossing through central Paris and finishing in front of the Trocadéro,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Travis Kelce could score a new hosting position. He already has his own podcast with his brother, Jason Kelce. Travis is in talks to host a reboot of a popular game show. Keep on reading to learn more.
Taylor Swift’s – Boyfriend Keeps Scoring
It’s good to be Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. Travis Kelce has gotten more opportunities during their time together. The couple started dating around July 2023 but weren’t public until September.
Travis has appeared in many ad campaigns in the past year alone, including some for Pfizer, Subway, and DirectTV.
Travis has scored another gig. He’s reportedly in talks to become the new host of the rebooted game show, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Comedian Jeff Foxworthy was the original host of the series. A new celebrity version of the game show could stream on Amazon Prime.
Travis is still in talks with the platform.
Taylor Swift’s – Boyfriend Keeps Scoring
It’s good to be Taylor Swift’s boyfriend. Travis Kelce has gotten more opportunities during their time together. The couple started dating around July 2023 but weren’t public until September.
Travis has appeared in many ad campaigns in the past year alone, including some for Pfizer, Subway, and DirectTV.
Travis has scored another gig. He’s reportedly in talks to become the new host of the rebooted game show, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? Comedian Jeff Foxworthy was the original host of the series. A new celebrity version of the game show could stream on Amazon Prime.
Travis is still in talks with the platform.
- 3/22/2024
- by Chanel D. Adams
- Celebrating The Soaps
We feel like we’re on cloud nine listening to this Kellyoke cover.
On her talk show’s musical segment this week, Kelly Clarkson performed a piano-backed rendition of Katy Perry’s hit, “Wide Awake.”
Accompanied by Musical Director Jason Halbert, the singer slowed down the Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection ballad and performed the Perry favorite acoustically, showing off her stellar vocal range.
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson paid homage to Perry. Just last year, the musician sang a version of another Teenage Dream classic, “The One That Got Away,...
On her talk show’s musical segment this week, Kelly Clarkson performed a piano-backed rendition of Katy Perry’s hit, “Wide Awake.”
Accompanied by Musical Director Jason Halbert, the singer slowed down the Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection ballad and performed the Perry favorite acoustically, showing off her stellar vocal range.
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson paid homage to Perry. Just last year, the musician sang a version of another Teenage Dream classic, “The One That Got Away,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Travis Kelce is considering how to gain yards on a new field of play.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in discussions to host a celebrity-focused reboot of the long-running game show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” that would stream via Amazon Prime Video, according to two people familiar with the matter. The deal, if signed, would represent the football great’s latest move toward general entertainment after appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” the reality series “Catching Kelce” and a podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason.
Amazon Prime Video declined to make executives available for comment, and CAA, the agency that represents Kelce, could not be reached for immediate comment. There are some questions, according to the people familiar with discussions, about how much of a commitment Kelce could make to the venture if he continues playing football.
The new version of the program, originally hosted...
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in discussions to host a celebrity-focused reboot of the long-running game show “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?” that would stream via Amazon Prime Video, according to two people familiar with the matter. The deal, if signed, would represent the football great’s latest move toward general entertainment after appearances on “Saturday Night Live,” the reality series “Catching Kelce” and a podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason.
Amazon Prime Video declined to make executives available for comment, and CAA, the agency that represents Kelce, could not be reached for immediate comment. There are some questions, according to the people familiar with discussions, about how much of a commitment Kelce could make to the venture if he continues playing football.
The new version of the program, originally hosted...
- 3/19/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Poster for Netflix’s ‘Receiver’
Netflix is expanding its sports content with the new series Receiver featuring four outstanding wide receivers and one tight end. The series continues the streaming service’s partnership with the NFL and is expected to premiere this summer.
“It’s been said that there’s no more difficult position in the NFL than the quarterback,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “But throwing the pass is only half the story. Receiver follows five of the NFL’s best pass catchers throughout the 2023 season on and off the field: Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings), George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers), Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers), and Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions).”
NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2Pm Productions are producing the eight-episode season. Executive producers include 2Pm Productions’ Patrick Mahomes and Jacquelyn Dahl and Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning and Jamie Horowitz. NFL Films’ Ross Ketover,...
Netflix is expanding its sports content with the new series Receiver featuring four outstanding wide receivers and one tight end. The series continues the streaming service’s partnership with the NFL and is expected to premiere this summer.
“It’s been said that there’s no more difficult position in the NFL than the quarterback,” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “But throwing the pass is only half the story. Receiver follows five of the NFL’s best pass catchers throughout the 2023 season on and off the field: Davante Adams (Las Vegas Raiders), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings), George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers), Deebo Samuel (San Francisco 49ers), and Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions).”
NFL Films, Omaha Productions, and 2Pm Productions are producing the eight-episode season. Executive producers include 2Pm Productions’ Patrick Mahomes and Jacquelyn Dahl and Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning and Jamie Horowitz. NFL Films’ Ross Ketover,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Netflix is moving from quarterbacks to wide receivers and tight ends in its latest NFL docuseries.
The streamer has ordered Receiver from the team behind Quarterback – NFL Films, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Patrick Mahomes’ 2Pm Productions.
The series follows stars such as Las Vegas Raider Davante Adams, Minnesota Viking Justin Jefferson, San Francisco 49ers George Kittle and Deebo Samuel and Detroit Lion Amon-ra St. Brown.
It comes after Netflix last year launched Quarterback starring Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, then of the Vikings, and Marcus Mariota, then of the Atlanta Falcons. Manning said Netflix had renewed Quarterback for a second season, but admitted that finding subjects was also tricky, hence the pivot to receivers.
The series follows this group throughout the 2023 season, which saw the 49ers beaten in the Super Bowl by the Chiefs.
The eight-part show will launch in the summer.
It is exec produced...
The streamer has ordered Receiver from the team behind Quarterback – NFL Films, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and Patrick Mahomes’ 2Pm Productions.
The series follows stars such as Las Vegas Raider Davante Adams, Minnesota Viking Justin Jefferson, San Francisco 49ers George Kittle and Deebo Samuel and Detroit Lion Amon-ra St. Brown.
It comes after Netflix last year launched Quarterback starring Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, then of the Vikings, and Marcus Mariota, then of the Atlanta Falcons. Manning said Netflix had renewed Quarterback for a second season, but admitted that finding subjects was also tricky, hence the pivot to receivers.
The series follows this group throughout the 2023 season, which saw the 49ers beaten in the Super Bowl by the Chiefs.
The eight-part show will launch in the summer.
It is exec produced...
- 3/19/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson knows how to give a spin to any cover — even if it’s outside her typical genre.
On Thursday, Clarkson performed a rendition of Chris Stapleton’s love song “White Horse” from his 2023 album, Higher, during the Kellyoke segment of her talk show. (Notably, Clarkson performed the other “White Horse,” the one by Taylor Swift, during a live show in 2019.)
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson has covered Stapleton. She performed “I Was Wrong” just last month, “You Should Probably Leave” last year, and “Tennessee Whiskey...
On Thursday, Clarkson performed a rendition of Chris Stapleton’s love song “White Horse” from his 2023 album, Higher, during the Kellyoke segment of her talk show. (Notably, Clarkson performed the other “White Horse,” the one by Taylor Swift, during a live show in 2019.)
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson has covered Stapleton. She performed “I Was Wrong” just last month, “You Should Probably Leave” last year, and “Tennessee Whiskey...
- 3/15/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Jimmy Fallon delivered for NBC on Tuesday.
The second season of NBC’s Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and executive produced by and stars Fallon, premiered this past Tuesday, March 12 at 10 p.m. Et. The season premiere, featuring guest Joe Manganiello, averaged 3.1 million total live-plus-same-day viewers, which is up +83% from the network’s Q1 Tuesday 10 p.m. average.
Viewers apparently stuck around, as Fallon’s Tonight Show also saw impressive growth, earning its largest Tuesday audience of 2024 to-date (1.49 million total viewers), up +34% from the previous Tuesday broadcast and +37% from the show’s Tuesday Q1 viewer average.
Fallon’s Tonight Show broke news Tuesday night when guests Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning revealed that they will co-host NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony this summer. Later in the segment, Tirico, NBC Sports’ lead play-by-play man, asked him to co-host the Closing Ceremony with him — and Fallon agreed.
The second season of NBC’s Password, which is hosted by Keke Palmer and executive produced by and stars Fallon, premiered this past Tuesday, March 12 at 10 p.m. Et. The season premiere, featuring guest Joe Manganiello, averaged 3.1 million total live-plus-same-day viewers, which is up +83% from the network’s Q1 Tuesday 10 p.m. average.
Viewers apparently stuck around, as Fallon’s Tonight Show also saw impressive growth, earning its largest Tuesday audience of 2024 to-date (1.49 million total viewers), up +34% from the previous Tuesday broadcast and +37% from the show’s Tuesday Q1 viewer average.
Fallon’s Tonight Show broke news Tuesday night when guests Mike Tirico, Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning revealed that they will co-host NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony this summer. Later in the segment, Tirico, NBC Sports’ lead play-by-play man, asked him to co-host the Closing Ceremony with him — and Fallon agreed.
- 3/14/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
NBC has revealed the people who will be hosting this year’s Summer Olympics and some of the names may surprise viewers. The star-studded broadcasting crew includes celebrities from various domains, including talk show hosts, musicians, and NFL icons. Keep reading to find out who will be hosting the highly-anticipated event.
The Summer Olympics Will Be Different This Year
American sportscaster Mike Tirico joined NFL icon Peyton Manning and American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson in announcing their involvement with the upcoming Summer Olympics. The three stars revealed that they would be hosting the Summer Olympics on NBC on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday.
“It’s an honor to be able to announce for the first time anywhere,” Mike Tirico said to the live studio audience. “That this year at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the opening ceremony will be hosted by yours truly, Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson.
The Summer Olympics Will Be Different This Year
American sportscaster Mike Tirico joined NFL icon Peyton Manning and American Idol alum Kelly Clarkson in announcing their involvement with the upcoming Summer Olympics. The three stars revealed that they would be hosting the Summer Olympics on NBC on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday.
“It’s an honor to be able to announce for the first time anywhere,” Mike Tirico said to the live studio audience. “That this year at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the opening ceremony will be hosted by yours truly, Peyton Manning and Kelly Clarkson.
- 3/14/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Real Time with Bill Maher has been renewed for two additional seasons, HBO announced on Wednesday.
“Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime, on the network so many dream of being on – I think that’s what we call a no-brainer,” the titular host said in a statement.
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“Two more years in the dream job of a lifetime, on the network so many dream of being on – I think that’s what we call a no-brainer,” the titular host said in a statement.
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- 3/13/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning are joining the NBC Olympics team to host the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the Xxxiii Olympiad in Paris this summer.
Clarkson and Manning will join Mike Tirico in the coverage along with Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
“This summer’s Opening Ceremony will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and we’re thrilled to have Kelly and Peyton join Mike to describe all the spectacular sights and sounds happening along The Seine leading to the lighting of the cauldron,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production. “Savannah and Hoda have one of the most exciting Opening Ceremony positions ever, reporting from a bridge above the river as athletes from around the globe sail by in a parade of nations the world has never seen.”
The Opening Ceremony in Paris is ditching the stadium and turning the River...
Clarkson and Manning will join Mike Tirico in the coverage along with Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
“This summer’s Opening Ceremony will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen, and we’re thrilled to have Kelly and Peyton join Mike to describe all the spectacular sights and sounds happening along The Seine leading to the lighting of the cauldron,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production. “Savannah and Hoda have one of the most exciting Opening Ceremony positions ever, reporting from a bridge above the river as athletes from around the globe sail by in a parade of nations the world has never seen.”
The Opening Ceremony in Paris is ditching the stadium and turning the River...
- 3/13/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: — 6:10 p.m.
It’s official. Jimmy Fallon will host NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11, 2024, fulfilling a promise he made to NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico on Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show.
Fallon confirmed the news Wednesday evening via Twitter/X.
Oui! See you in Paris! #ParisOlympics #JimmyInParis https://t.co/19hZPVyrQ6
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) March 13, 2024
Previously:
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon helped break some news on Tuesday night: NBC Sports lead play-by-play man Mike Tirico, NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and singer/talk show host Kelly Clarkson announced they will be hosting the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony together in Paris this summer.
NBC Sports’ live coverage of the Opening Ceremony will air on July 26 at 12 p.m. Et on both NBC and Peacock.
“I’m so glad we can finally say it!” Clarkson claimed after Tirico announced the news.
Continue...
It’s official. Jimmy Fallon will host NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony on Aug. 11, 2024, fulfilling a promise he made to NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico on Tuesday’s episode of The Tonight Show.
Fallon confirmed the news Wednesday evening via Twitter/X.
Oui! See you in Paris! #ParisOlympics #JimmyInParis https://t.co/19hZPVyrQ6
— Jimmy Fallon (@jimmyfallon) March 13, 2024
Previously:
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon helped break some news on Tuesday night: NBC Sports lead play-by-play man Mike Tirico, NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and singer/talk show host Kelly Clarkson announced they will be hosting the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony together in Paris this summer.
NBC Sports’ live coverage of the Opening Ceremony will air on July 26 at 12 p.m. Et on both NBC and Peacock.
“I’m so glad we can finally say it!” Clarkson claimed after Tirico announced the news.
Continue...
- 3/13/2024
- by A.J. Katz
- LateNighter
Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning, and Mike Tirico are teaming up to host the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Paris on July 26 for NBC. The group made the announcement on The Tonight Show, sharing the news with host Jimmy Fallon before playing a lively game of “Olympictionary.”
“The three of us are going to do an album,” Tirico joked before confirming the trio is joining forces to host the opening ceremony in Paris. “I’m so glad we can say it,” Clarkson added with clear excitement. “I’m not a vault!
“The three of us are going to do an album,” Tirico joked before confirming the trio is joining forces to host the opening ceremony in Paris. “I’m so glad we can say it,” Clarkson added with clear excitement. “I’m not a vault!
- 3/13/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
NBCUniversal is testing a new game for the Paris Olympics.
The Comcast-backed media conglomerate has for years launched every Summer Games with primetime coverage of the Opening Ceremonies that typically feature a top sportscaster like Mike Tirico or Bob Costas alongside a popular news anchor such as Savannah Guthrie or Katie Couric. In 2024, the company is blowing up the format.
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning will co-host the glitzy launch of NBC’s17 days of Olympics coverage alongside Tirico, with Guthrie and her “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb reporting on the spectacle — a parade of boats on the River Seine — along the route. The move adds some celebrity power to the broadcast at a time when more TV networks are trying to broaden the appeal of their sports portfolios and lure new crowds to games and contests of all sorts — and amortize the costly rights fees required to show them in the process.
The Comcast-backed media conglomerate has for years launched every Summer Games with primetime coverage of the Opening Ceremonies that typically feature a top sportscaster like Mike Tirico or Bob Costas alongside a popular news anchor such as Savannah Guthrie or Katie Couric. In 2024, the company is blowing up the format.
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning will co-host the glitzy launch of NBC’s17 days of Olympics coverage alongside Tirico, with Guthrie and her “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb reporting on the spectacle — a parade of boats on the River Seine — along the route. The move adds some celebrity power to the broadcast at a time when more TV networks are trying to broaden the appeal of their sports portfolios and lure new crowds to games and contests of all sorts — and amortize the costly rights fees required to show them in the process.
- 3/13/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The documentary “Sue Bird: In the Clutch,” about the basketball legend’s final WNBA season and her impact on sports, has been acquired following its buzzy Sundance debut.
Wolfe Releasing, the largest exclusive distributor of LGBTQ+ films, has picked up the North American distribution rights the feature documentary, which will become available for digital purchase and rental on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu and Wolfe On Demand beginning March 29.
“We are honored and excited to partner with these talented producing teams to bring the legendary story of Sue Bird to wide audiences in the midst of March Madness and Women’s History Month,” stated Wolfe Releasing CEO and founder Kathy Wolfe and Evan Schwartz, VP of content. “In a time where the LGBTQ+ narrative is shifting towards celebration, Sue’s journey perfectly captures this sentiment. We believe Sue’s iconic run as one of the greatest athletes of all time will entertain,...
Wolfe Releasing, the largest exclusive distributor of LGBTQ+ films, has picked up the North American distribution rights the feature documentary, which will become available for digital purchase and rental on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Vudu and Wolfe On Demand beginning March 29.
“We are honored and excited to partner with these talented producing teams to bring the legendary story of Sue Bird to wide audiences in the midst of March Madness and Women’s History Month,” stated Wolfe Releasing CEO and founder Kathy Wolfe and Evan Schwartz, VP of content. “In a time where the LGBTQ+ narrative is shifting towards celebration, Sue’s journey perfectly captures this sentiment. We believe Sue’s iconic run as one of the greatest athletes of all time will entertain,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Peyton Manning and Eli Manning are suiting up and joining the Ghostbusters to stop New York City from being frozen over.
Their secret weapon? Quarter-zip sweaters. “The perfect item of clothing to defeat a death chill,” Peyton Manning says in a new commercial spot for Sony’s upcoming film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
“Damn, they stole our gear,” Paul Rudd adds, as the Manning brothers appear in quarter-zip Ghostbusting outfits. The quarter-zip sweater has become a trademark fashion accessory for the Manning brothers, who have leaned into their frequent use of the attire.
Watch:
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to be released later this month.
The TV spot is being produced by Sony Pictures and Manning’s Omaha Productions, continuing to build out Omaha’s branded content business. The media company is best known for producing ESPN’s Monday Night Football “Manningcast,” as well as the Places franchise for ESPN+, but...
Their secret weapon? Quarter-zip sweaters. “The perfect item of clothing to defeat a death chill,” Peyton Manning says in a new commercial spot for Sony’s upcoming film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
“Damn, they stole our gear,” Paul Rudd adds, as the Manning brothers appear in quarter-zip Ghostbusting outfits. The quarter-zip sweater has become a trademark fashion accessory for the Manning brothers, who have leaned into their frequent use of the attire.
Watch:
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is set to be released later this month.
The TV spot is being produced by Sony Pictures and Manning’s Omaha Productions, continuing to build out Omaha’s branded content business. The media company is best known for producing ESPN’s Monday Night Football “Manningcast,” as well as the Places franchise for ESPN+, but...
- 3/7/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Mortensen, who came up with many a scoop at ESPN as the network’s longtime NFL reporter and analyst, has died. He was 72.
Mortensen, a George Polk Award-winning newspaperman who joined ESPN in 1991, died Sunday, ESPN announced on social media.
“We’re very sorry to share the devastating news that Chris Mortensen, an award-winning NFL journalist at ESPN for more than three decades, died Sunday morning at the age of 72,” the network posted on Instagram. “Thanks for everything, Mort. We’ll miss you dearly.”
No details were given about his cause of death, but Mortensen left his ESPN job in January 2016 after revealing that he had throat cancer. He returned to work the 2017 NFL season, even as the cancer spread to his lungs.
“I have many inspirational examples of men, women and children who have faced this very fight. We all know somebody, right?” he said in a statement back then.
Mortensen, a George Polk Award-winning newspaperman who joined ESPN in 1991, died Sunday, ESPN announced on social media.
“We’re very sorry to share the devastating news that Chris Mortensen, an award-winning NFL journalist at ESPN for more than three decades, died Sunday morning at the age of 72,” the network posted on Instagram. “Thanks for everything, Mort. We’ll miss you dearly.”
No details were given about his cause of death, but Mortensen left his ESPN job in January 2016 after revealing that he had throat cancer. He returned to work the 2017 NFL season, even as the cancer spread to his lungs.
“I have many inspirational examples of men, women and children who have faced this very fight. We all know somebody, right?” he said in a statement back then.
- 3/3/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning journalist who reported on the NFL for ESPN for decades, died Sunday. He was 72.
Mortensen’s family confirmed the news to ESPN. While a cause of death was not revealed, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer in January 2016.
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, said in a statement posted on X/Twitter. “He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones.”
After joining the network in 1991, Mortensen reported on the NFL for ESPN for over 30 years. He was a regular contributor to ESPN’s NFL shows and “SportsCenter.” Mortensen regularly broke news for ESPN, such as Peyton Manning retiring from the NFL in 2016. That same year,...
Mortensen’s family confirmed the news to ESPN. While a cause of death was not revealed, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer in January 2016.
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, said in a statement posted on X/Twitter. “He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved ones.”
After joining the network in 1991, Mortensen reported on the NFL for ESPN for over 30 years. He was a regular contributor to ESPN’s NFL shows and “SportsCenter.” Mortensen regularly broke news for ESPN, such as Peyton Manning retiring from the NFL in 2016. That same year,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Mortensen, an award-winning veteran reporter for ESPN, died Sunday morning, the network announced. He was 72 and no cause was given, but he had been battling cancer during his life.
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. “He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved one.”
Mortensen took a leave of absence from ESPN in 2016 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, which later spread to his lungs. He left ESPN in 2023 after joining the network in 1991.
“An absolutely devastating day,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on X. “Mort was one of the greatest reporters in sports history, and an even better man. Sincerest condolences to his family,...
“Mort was widely respected as an industry pioneer and universally beloved as a supportive, hard-working teammate,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. “He covered the NFL with extraordinary skill and passion, and was at the top of his field for decades. He will truly be missed by colleagues and fans, and our hearts and thoughts are with his loved one.”
Mortensen took a leave of absence from ESPN in 2016 after being diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer, which later spread to his lungs. He left ESPN in 2023 after joining the network in 1991.
“An absolutely devastating day,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on X. “Mort was one of the greatest reporters in sports history, and an even better man. Sincerest condolences to his family,...
- 3/3/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell and Michael Waldren are teaming up to bring to life a new comedy series based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning.
The series will feature Powell in a leading role and he will also be involved in the creation and writing of the pilot alongside Waldron. Both Powell and Waldron will act as executive producers for the show.
The show’s description reads; When bad behaviour nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.
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Manning will join Powell, and Waldron as an executive producer of the upcoming project. Manning’s brother, Peyton Manning, will also be involved through Omaha Productions. Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown will also serve as executive producers. ESPN and Adam Fasullo of Waldron...
The series will feature Powell in a leading role and he will also be involved in the creation and writing of the pilot alongside Waldron. Both Powell and Waldron will act as executive producers for the show.
The show’s description reads; When bad behaviour nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.
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Manning will join Powell, and Waldron as an executive producer of the upcoming project. Manning’s brother, Peyton Manning, will also be involved through Omaha Productions. Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown will also serve as executive producers. ESPN and Adam Fasullo of Waldron...
- 2/23/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Football and comedy fans rejoice! There's a new comedy series coming to Hulu.
Glen Powell fans can rejoice, too, because he's going to be the star of the series.
According to Deadline, Hulu ordered its newest series, Chad Powers, a half-hour comedy based on an Eli Manning comedy sketch.
The show will follow a great quarterback who loses his college career due to bad behavior.
After being kicked off of his college team, the quarterback walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented Chad Powers.
Glen Powell to co-create Chad Powers
Not only is heartthrob Glen Powell set to star as Chad Powers, but he's co-creating the series with Michael Waldron (Loki).
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The series will come from 20th Television and will stream on Hulu.
Powell and Waldron released a joint statement about the new series, noting that they are both...
Glen Powell fans can rejoice, too, because he's going to be the star of the series.
According to Deadline, Hulu ordered its newest series, Chad Powers, a half-hour comedy based on an Eli Manning comedy sketch.
The show will follow a great quarterback who loses his college career due to bad behavior.
After being kicked off of his college team, the quarterback walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented Chad Powers.
Glen Powell to co-create Chad Powers
Not only is heartthrob Glen Powell set to star as Chad Powers, but he's co-creating the series with Michael Waldron (Loki).
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The series will come from 20th Television and will stream on Hulu.
Powell and Waldron released a joint statement about the new series, noting that they are both...
- 2/22/2024
- by Devin Piel
- TVfanatic
‘Chad Powers’ (Photo Credit: Hulu)
Glen Powell is attached to star in Chad Powers, which has just been given a series order by Hulu. Powell co-created the half-hour comedy with Michael Waldron, and both will serve as writers and executive producers.
The Chad Powers character was introduced in a sketch that aired on ESPN+’s Eli’s Places series. Eli Manning will be involved as an executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN.
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast,” said Powell and Waldron.
Hulu’s series order announcement didn’t indicate when production will get underway, but it...
Glen Powell is attached to star in Chad Powers, which has just been given a series order by Hulu. Powell co-created the half-hour comedy with Michael Waldron, and both will serve as writers and executive producers.
The Chad Powers character was introduced in a sketch that aired on ESPN+’s Eli’s Places series. Eli Manning will be involved as an executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN.
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast,” said Powell and Waldron.
Hulu’s series order announcement didn’t indicate when production will get underway, but it...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
No one loves Eli Manning as much as I do. Somewhere, I have a book on Manning inscribed, “To the only Giants fan who never booed Eli.” (Accurate.) There are the jerseys, cards, the autographs, the bobbleheads. I was at Eli’s first game, his retirement ceremony game, and so many in between. One time, I interviewed Manning while he was ostensibly promoting Frank’s RedHot Original sauce just so I could relive the glory days he never knew we shared. But I know a ripoff when I see one, and Hulu’s new series “Chad Powers” is a direct attempt to capitalize on the gigantic success of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.”
Before “Ted Lasso” was a show, Ted Lasso was a heightened fish-out-of-water original character created solely to promote a major media company’s sports brand. It was to be a one-and-done comedy skit. Before “Chad Powers” was a show,...
Before “Ted Lasso” was a show, Ted Lasso was a heightened fish-out-of-water original character created solely to promote a major media company’s sports brand. It was to be a one-and-done comedy skit. Before “Chad Powers” was a show,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Hulu today announced the series order for half-hour comedy “Chad Powers,” from co-creators and executive producers Glen Powell and Michael Waldron. Eli Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN. Waldron and Adam Fasullo are producing for Anomaly Pictures. The series stars Powell, who is also co-creating, co-writing and executive producing under his production co-banner Barnstorm Productions. It hails from 20th Television. When bad behavior nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers. Based on ... Read more...
- 2/22/2024
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
Glen Powell is headed back to college — and to Hulu.
The red-hot star of Anyone but You and the forthcoming Twisters will star in Chad Powers, a comedy series about a disgraced college football quarterback who disguises himself and walks on to another school’s team. Powell also co-created the Ted Lasso-ish series with Michael Waldron, the creator of Loki and writer of the next two Avengers movies. It’s based on an episode of ESPN+’s Eli’s Places, in which former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning goes undercover as a walk-on prospect named Chad Powers at Penn State (watch the episode below).
“We’re both diehard college football fans,” Powell and Waldron said in a statement. “When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and...
The red-hot star of Anyone but You and the forthcoming Twisters will star in Chad Powers, a comedy series about a disgraced college football quarterback who disguises himself and walks on to another school’s team. Powell also co-created the Ted Lasso-ish series with Michael Waldron, the creator of Loki and writer of the next two Avengers movies. It’s based on an episode of ESPN+’s Eli’s Places, in which former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning goes undercover as a walk-on prospect named Chad Powers at Penn State (watch the episode below).
“We’re both diehard college football fans,” Powell and Waldron said in a statement. “When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Hulu has ordered the half-hour comedy series “Chad Powers” from Glen Powell and Michael Waldron, Variety has learned.
Powell will star in the series in addition to co-creating and co-writing the pilot with Waldron, with both serving as executive producers. The show is based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning for his Epsn+ docuseries “Eli’s Places.” Manning wanted to learn more about the walk-on process for college football, so he donned a wig and prosthetic makeup so he could go undercover during the Penn State football tryouts.
The official description for the series states, “When bad behavior nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.”
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big,...
Powell will star in the series in addition to co-creating and co-writing the pilot with Waldron, with both serving as executive producers. The show is based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning for his Epsn+ docuseries “Eli’s Places.” Manning wanted to learn more about the walk-on process for college football, so he donned a wig and prosthetic makeup so he could go undercover during the Penn State football tryouts.
The official description for the series states, “When bad behavior nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.”
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Glen Powell is pausing his burgeoning film career to tackle a football-themed TV series at Hulu.
The Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You star has signed on to headline Chad Powers, a half-hour single-camera comedy based on former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s popular ESPN+ sketch (watch above).
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Co-written and exec produced by Powell and Loki creator Michael Waldron,...
The Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You star has signed on to headline Chad Powers, a half-hour single-camera comedy based on former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s popular ESPN+ sketch (watch above).
More from TVLineLife & Beth's Amy Schumer on the Season 2 Finale's Birthing-Room Bummer - Plus, Grade the Ep!This Fool Cancelled at HuluTell Me Lies Adds Gossip Girl's Thomas Doherty for Messy Entanglement in Season 2 of the Hulu Drama
Co-written and exec produced by Powell and Loki creator Michael Waldron,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Incomprehensible Maga-land predictions that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would rig the Super Bowl and endorse Joe Biden for president to 100 million American viewers as part of a massive psy-op turned out to have been greatly exaggerated. Mostly, they just kissed a lot.
But that’s not to say our nation’s fractious politics didn’t break through during the broadcast. While most of the ads involved the usual self-effacing celebrities asserting their cultural relevance — and some of them were crowd-pleasers and even funny — a number of them touched on some of the most divisive issues of the day: religion, the presidential race and Bud Light.
Going in, all eyes were on the last, the object of a polarizing 2023 boycott from conservative groups for having collaborated with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney on an Instagram campaign to promote March Madness. Sales slumped. Kid Rock strafed at Bud Light cases with his...
But that’s not to say our nation’s fractious politics didn’t break through during the broadcast. While most of the ads involved the usual self-effacing celebrities asserting their cultural relevance — and some of them were crowd-pleasers and even funny — a number of them touched on some of the most divisive issues of the day: religion, the presidential race and Bud Light.
Going in, all eyes were on the last, the object of a polarizing 2023 boycott from conservative groups for having collaborated with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney on an Instagram campaign to promote March Madness. Sales slumped. Kid Rock strafed at Bud Light cases with his...
- 2/12/2024
- by Barbara Lippert
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
How big was the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl? Her impact on viewership of CBS’s Super Bowl Lviii telecast will continue to be debated even after ratings for TV’s biggest event of the year come out.
But it’s undeniable that Swift — who jetted from Tokyo to Las Vegas to cheer on beau Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl — has ratcheted up interest in the NFL and is responsible for recruiting a new cadre of fans to pro football.
Here’s a new data point on the Swift-ization of the NFL: 20% of 2024 Super Bowl viewers said they were rooting for the Chiefs because of Kelce’s relationship with the global superstar, according to a flash survey conducted by consumer research firm Numerator. The poll was taken after the Chiefs clinched a 25-22 overtime defeat of the San Francisco 49ers.
Overall,...
But it’s undeniable that Swift — who jetted from Tokyo to Las Vegas to cheer on beau Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday’s Super Bowl — has ratcheted up interest in the NFL and is responsible for recruiting a new cadre of fans to pro football.
Here’s a new data point on the Swift-ization of the NFL: 20% of 2024 Super Bowl viewers said they were rooting for the Chiefs because of Kelce’s relationship with the global superstar, according to a flash survey conducted by consumer research firm Numerator. The poll was taken after the Chiefs clinched a 25-22 overtime defeat of the San Francisco 49ers.
Overall,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Bud Light lovers’ wishes are coming true during the 2024 Super Bowl!
The minute-long commercial depicts football fans getting their biggest wishes granted by the Bud Light genie and features appearances from Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Their wishes include: giant biceps, a sweet ride, for Peyton to be their best friend, and for Post Malone to perform at a party.
One fan wishes to be at a UFC fight, and Dana White makes a surprise appearance!
Toward the end, the wishes get even crazier as one fan has a T-rex spawn in their backyard. Finally, a fan utters the last wish, “Let’s go to Super Bowl 58!”
If you missed it, Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan had plenty of jokes about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2023 CMA Awards!
You can watch the full Bud Light 2024 Super Bowl commercial here…...
The minute-long commercial depicts football fans getting their biggest wishes granted by the Bud Light genie and features appearances from Peyton Manning, Post Malone, and more!
Keep reading to find out more…
Their wishes include: giant biceps, a sweet ride, for Peyton to be their best friend, and for Post Malone to perform at a party.
One fan wishes to be at a UFC fight, and Dana White makes a surprise appearance!
Toward the end, the wishes get even crazier as one fan has a T-rex spawn in their backyard. Finally, a fan utters the last wish, “Let’s go to Super Bowl 58!”
If you missed it, Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan had plenty of jokes about Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2023 CMA Awards!
You can watch the full Bud Light 2024 Super Bowl commercial here…...
- 2/12/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
It’s “America the Beautiful” but with a twist.
During Sunday’s Super Bowl Lviii pregame festivities, Post Malone performed a soft, acoustic rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Sporting a brown blazer and light washed jeans, the rapper and singer sang the lyrics to the iconic anthem in a melodic tone. Singing through his grills, Malone displayed his vocal range as he also strummed along on his guitar. During his performance, cameras panned to Taylor Swift hugging Blake Lively in one of the Allegiant Stadium’s $2.5 million luxury suites in Las Vegas,...
During Sunday’s Super Bowl Lviii pregame festivities, Post Malone performed a soft, acoustic rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Sporting a brown blazer and light washed jeans, the rapper and singer sang the lyrics to the iconic anthem in a melodic tone. Singing through his grills, Malone displayed his vocal range as he also strummed along on his guitar. During his performance, cameras panned to Taylor Swift hugging Blake Lively in one of the Allegiant Stadium’s $2.5 million luxury suites in Las Vegas,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Tomás Mier and Krystie Lee Yandoli
- Rollingstone.com
So many celebrities are getting a jump start on Super Bowl weekend at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
On Saturday (February 10), everyone from Shaun White and Nina Dobrev to Ciara and Russell Wilson hit the big party get get hyped up before the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field for the big game.
In total, more than 60 stars were there. That included professional athletes, actors, musicians and more. We’ve got pics of all of them!
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub…
Tiffany Haddish
Zach and Julie Ertz
Dr. Memhet Oz and wife Lisa
Shawne Merriman
Gracie Hunt
Jalen Rose
Lane Johnson with wife Chelsea
Heidi and Marc D’Amelio
Dixie and Charli D’Amelio
Sebastian Maniscalco...
On Saturday (February 10), everyone from Shaun White and Nina Dobrev to Ciara and Russell Wilson hit the big party get get hyped up before the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers take the field for the big game.
In total, more than 60 stars were there. That included professional athletes, actors, musicians and more. We’ve got pics of all of them!
Keep reading to find out more…
Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at Michael Rubin’s 2024 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Marquee Nightclub…
Tiffany Haddish
Zach and Julie Ertz
Dr. Memhet Oz and wife Lisa
Shawne Merriman
Gracie Hunt
Jalen Rose
Lane Johnson with wife Chelsea
Heidi and Marc D’Amelio
Dixie and Charli D’Amelio
Sebastian Maniscalco...
- 2/11/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
In this Super Bowl commercial, the car is the star.
While many big game marketers are relying on famous faces such as Peyton Manning, Tina Fey, Kate McKinnon, Chris Pratt or LL Cool J to capture viewers’ attention this Sunday, Toyota is making a late drive into Super Bowl Lviii with a new ad that lets its new Tacoma speak for itself (more or less).
In a 30-second spot crafted with Publicis Groupe’s Saatchi & Saatchi, Toyota spotlights the Tacoma’s ability to help drivers have new adventures, particularly off-road ones. Passengers are spotted grabbing the passenger-side grip handle as the car is put through its paces. They have colorful comments to offer, including “Shut the front door” or “Woah, woah, woah, woah!” or “No me gusta!” The ad is kinetic, and not for those who might easily get motion sickness.
There were other interesting outbursts, says Mike Tripp, group vice president,...
While many big game marketers are relying on famous faces such as Peyton Manning, Tina Fey, Kate McKinnon, Chris Pratt or LL Cool J to capture viewers’ attention this Sunday, Toyota is making a late drive into Super Bowl Lviii with a new ad that lets its new Tacoma speak for itself (more or less).
In a 30-second spot crafted with Publicis Groupe’s Saatchi & Saatchi, Toyota spotlights the Tacoma’s ability to help drivers have new adventures, particularly off-road ones. Passengers are spotted grabbing the passenger-side grip handle as the car is put through its paces. They have colorful comments to offer, including “Shut the front door” or “Woah, woah, woah, woah!” or “No me gusta!” The ad is kinetic, and not for those who might easily get motion sickness.
There were other interesting outbursts, says Mike Tripp, group vice president,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Bud Light is ready for a brand reboot, and it is betting on the Super Bowl to help deliver it.
2023 was a tough year for the brand, which saw its sales decline double digits following an influencer-marketing campaign that included transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney.
It was also a year in which the Ab Inbev brand used the big game to take a more sophisticated approach to marketing in a campaign starring Miles and Keleigh Teller.
Now, the beer brand is reversing course and leaning in to some of the traits that made its previous Super Bowl ads classics of the genre: Humor, wacky characters, and some big sports and music stars.
There will be a new character for the “Bud Light Universe”: The Bud Light Genie, (he joins an illustrious history of characters that include The Bud Knight, the “I love you man” guy, and the guy who...
2023 was a tough year for the brand, which saw its sales decline double digits following an influencer-marketing campaign that included transgender TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney.
It was also a year in which the Ab Inbev brand used the big game to take a more sophisticated approach to marketing in a campaign starring Miles and Keleigh Teller.
Now, the beer brand is reversing course and leaning in to some of the traits that made its previous Super Bowl ads classics of the genre: Humor, wacky characters, and some big sports and music stars.
There will be a new character for the “Bud Light Universe”: The Bud Light Genie, (he joins an illustrious history of characters that include The Bud Knight, the “I love you man” guy, and the guy who...
- 2/6/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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