News Orgs Are the Next Breed of Doc Heavy-Hitters; At Sundance, They’re Ready to Buy Big
The news divisions of media conglomerates are hungry for nonfiction features. Why? Two NBC execs break down their festival strategy to IndieWire.
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‘American Auto’ Has Already Found a Solid Workplace Comedy Groove
Even after only a handful of episodes, the new NBC sitcom has an easy rhythm and a pathway for its office dynamic to get even sharper.
John Krasinski Refused to Film ‘The Office’ Scene Where Jim Cheats on Pam, Forcing Creator to Cut It
“That’s the only time I remember putting my foot down.”
‘Hannibal’ Love Burns Bright as Fans Raise Over $25,000 for New Art Book in Mere Hours
The Kickstarter campaign for the artwork book met its goal in 15 minutes.
The Golden Globes Will Be Awarded in 2022, Without an NBC Telecast
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is forging ahead — without NBC.
How to Watch the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Premiere
“SNL” is up and running for its 47th season premiere with host Owen Wilson and musical guest Kacey Musgraves.
‘Law & Order’ Revival Highlights How Broadcast TV Can Serve Streaming Services
Dick Wolf’s iconic police procedural is coming back for Season 21 on NBC.
Conan O’Brien Says NBC Exec Tried to Ban Norm Macdonald from His Show
After “SNL” fired Macdonald in 1998, O’Brien defended his late friend to NBC executive Don Ohlmeyer.
NBC Still Hasn’t Figured Out the Best Way to Give You the Olympics
The network and its broadcast partners are trying to present a universal veneer of sports rather than focusing on the Games themselves.
The Tokyo Olympics’ Opening Ceremony Tried to Have It Both Ways
The Summer Games kicked off Friday by grasping at normalcy while begrudgingly acknowledging the next two-plus weeks will be anything but.
Olympics So Unpopular in Japan, Top Advertiser Toyota Is Pulling Ads from the Country
The Games face increasing ire as concerns around the events spiking Covid cases in Japan mount.
Every New Network Show of Fall 2021
An updating list of everything that’s new and arriving on network TV later this year.
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Snap Renews Content Deals With Disney, NBCU, ViacomCBS (EXCLUSIVE)
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Japanese Breakfast Covers ‘Nobody Sees Me Like You Do’ for Upcoming Yoko Ono Tribute
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NYT-Backed Serial Productions To Launch ‘The Trojan Horse Affair’ Podcast With ‘S-Town’s Brian Reed
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Tyler Perry's Sistas Recap: Zac Makes an Unexpected New Friend
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Genius Sports Sees Sales Up 64% by 2023 as NFL Helps Pitch Investors