It was a big night for Kristen Wiig on Saturday Night Live as she joined the Five-Timers Club. However, she was welcomed into the elite group by a bunch of mostly Non-Five-Timers Club members.
The actress and comedian kicked off her monologue, saying, “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting. So I’m officially in the Five-Timers Club!”
She then took a moment to acknowledge the sketch comedy show’s band, but shortly after, that’s when the celebrity cameos started, beginning with Paul Rudd, who previously joined the club in 2021.
“I also heard a rumor that you might be doing one of those five-timer sketches featuring awesome celebrity cameos,” Rudd said after popping up in the Studio 8H audience. “So, is there like a script or something I could look at for that?” But unfortunately, Wiig informed...
The actress and comedian kicked off her monologue, saying, “I am so happy to be back, and I am so excited because it is my fifth time hosting. So I’m officially in the Five-Timers Club!”
She then took a moment to acknowledge the sketch comedy show’s band, but shortly after, that’s when the celebrity cameos started, beginning with Paul Rudd, who previously joined the club in 2021.
“I also heard a rumor that you might be doing one of those five-timer sketches featuring awesome celebrity cameos,” Rudd said after popping up in the Studio 8H audience. “So, is there like a script or something I could look at for that?” But unfortunately, Wiig informed...
- 4/7/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A star-studded group of veteran “Saturday Night Live” guest hosts were on hand this evening to welcome Kristen Wiig into the “Five-Timers Club.” But much to Wiig’s chagrin, most of them haven’t matched her feat of actually hosting “SNL” five times.
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
The former “Saturday Night Live” cast member made her fifth appearance as host — having previously hit the stage in 2013, 2016 and twice in 2020.
The stolen “SNL” valor actually began with a legit five-timer: Paul Rudd, on hand to welcome her from the audience..
“As a former cast member, it is very special,” Wiig said. “I’m really excited about getting my jacket tonight… they don’t just hand the jackets off to anyone.”
Well, not quite. Soon more stars came out: Matt Damon, Jon Hamm, Martin Short, Will Forte, Fred Armisen, Martin Short and Ryan Gosling. None of whom haven actually hosted five times yet.
Damon, who has only hosted twice,...
- 4/7/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Saturday Night Live took a break from politics in its cold open to riff on March Madness — more specifically how the women’s tournament has been a lot more exciting than the men’s competition.
The setup was TBS’ post-game coverage, with co-host Kenny Smith (Devon Walker) noting that 14 million people watched the the Iowa-Connecticut game, where Caitlin Clark faced Paige Bueckers.
Fellow host Charles Barkley (Kenan Thompson) chimed in, “The women’s is turning up the stars. Caitlin Clark is going as for State Farm, Subway, XFinity and Nike. I’m only doing ads for three of those companies.”
Later, the anchors go to Lsu coach Kim Mulkey (Heidi Gardner), who says she’s been made up to look “like the Riddler with the Talbots.”
When she was asked about her reputation for being too tough on her players, she told them, “Ohh please. People think I’m just...
The setup was TBS’ post-game coverage, with co-host Kenny Smith (Devon Walker) noting that 14 million people watched the the Iowa-Connecticut game, where Caitlin Clark faced Paige Bueckers.
Fellow host Charles Barkley (Kenan Thompson) chimed in, “The women’s is turning up the stars. Caitlin Clark is going as for State Farm, Subway, XFinity and Nike. I’m only doing ads for three of those companies.”
Later, the anchors go to Lsu coach Kim Mulkey (Heidi Gardner), who says she’s been made up to look “like the Riddler with the Talbots.”
When she was asked about her reputation for being too tough on her players, she told them, “Ohh please. People think I’m just...
- 4/7/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to relive the best moments from “Inside the NBA” with “Inside the NBA Rewind,” airing this Friday at 8:30 Pm on truTV.
In this special episode, viewers can look forward to revisiting the highlights and memorable segments featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. From hilarious banter to insightful analysis, “Inside the NBA” has provided countless unforgettable moments over the years, and this episode is a chance to enjoy them all over again.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or just discovering its magic, “Inside the NBA Rewind” promises to entertain and delight with its collection of the crew’s most memorable moments. Join Ernie, Charles, Shaq, and Kenny as they take you on a journey through the laughter, camaraderie, and basketball expertise that have made “Inside the NBA” a fan favorite.
Don’t miss “Inside the NBA Rewind” for a nostalgic...
In this special episode, viewers can look forward to revisiting the highlights and memorable segments featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. From hilarious banter to insightful analysis, “Inside the NBA” has provided countless unforgettable moments over the years, and this episode is a chance to enjoy them all over again.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the show or just discovering its magic, “Inside the NBA Rewind” promises to entertain and delight with its collection of the crew’s most memorable moments. Join Ernie, Charles, Shaq, and Kenny as they take you on a journey through the laughter, camaraderie, and basketball expertise that have made “Inside the NBA” a fan favorite.
Don’t miss “Inside the NBA Rewind” for a nostalgic...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Join Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley for another engaging episode of “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck,” airing this Friday at 7:30 Pm on truTV.
In this episode, the dynamic duo, known for their wit and camaraderie on “Inside the NBA,” bring their signature banter and insightful discussions to a wider range of topics. Despite their 25 years together, Ernie and Chuck continue to captivate audiences with their candid conversations and unique perspectives.
Expect lively discussions that go beyond the world of basketball as Ernie and Chuck welcome special guests to the steam room. From current events to personal anecdotes, viewers can anticipate a mix of humor, wisdom, and genuine camaraderie.
Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie with Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley on “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck.” Tune in at 7:30 Pm this Friday on truTV for an entertaining and enlightening experience that...
In this episode, the dynamic duo, known for their wit and camaraderie on “Inside the NBA,” bring their signature banter and insightful discussions to a wider range of topics. Despite their 25 years together, Ernie and Chuck continue to captivate audiences with their candid conversations and unique perspectives.
Expect lively discussions that go beyond the world of basketball as Ernie and Chuck welcome special guests to the steam room. From current events to personal anecdotes, viewers can anticipate a mix of humor, wisdom, and genuine camaraderie.
Don’t miss out on the fun and camaraderie with Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley on “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck.” Tune in at 7:30 Pm this Friday on truTV for an entertaining and enlightening experience that...
- 4/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an engaging and entertaining episode of “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” as Season 1 Episode 9, titled “Episode 16,” airs this Friday, April 5, 2024, at 7:30 Pm on truTV. Hosted by the dynamic duo of Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, this show offers viewers an inside look at the conversations between two NBA legends who have been friends for over 25 years.
In this episode, Ej and Chuck delve into a wide range of topics beyond the world of basketball, showcasing their wit, humor, and chemistry as they share stories, anecdotes, and insights. Joined by special guests, the pair engages in lively discussions that are sure to keep viewers entertained from start to finish.
Whether you’re a basketball fanatic or simply enjoy good conversation, “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” promises to deliver laughs, insights, and unexpected moments. Tune in this Friday evening on truTV to join Ej...
In this episode, Ej and Chuck delve into a wide range of topics beyond the world of basketball, showcasing their wit, humor, and chemistry as they share stories, anecdotes, and insights. Joined by special guests, the pair engages in lively discussions that are sure to keep viewers entertained from start to finish.
Whether you’re a basketball fanatic or simply enjoy good conversation, “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” promises to deliver laughs, insights, and unexpected moments. Tune in this Friday evening on truTV to join Ej...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready to relive the excitement and hilarity of “Inside the NBA” with a special episode titled “Inside the NBA Rewind,” airing this Friday, April 5, 2024, at 8:30 Pm on truTV. In Season 1 Episode 20, viewers will be treated to the best moments from Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith as they recap Thursday night’s action.
From entertaining banter to insightful analysis, “Inside the NBA” has become a fan favorite for its unique blend of basketball coverage and comedic camaraderie. In “Inside the NBA Rewind,” fans can expect to see highlights, bloopers, and memorable segments from the iconic sports show, all presented in a fun and engaging format.
Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just love a good laugh, “Inside the NBA Rewind” offers something for everyone. Tune in this Friday evening on truTV to catch all the laughs, insights, and unforgettable moments from Ernie, Charles,...
From entertaining banter to insightful analysis, “Inside the NBA” has become a fan favorite for its unique blend of basketball coverage and comedic camaraderie. In “Inside the NBA Rewind,” fans can expect to see highlights, bloopers, and memorable segments from the iconic sports show, all presented in a fun and engaging format.
Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan or just love a good laugh, “Inside the NBA Rewind” offers something for everyone. Tune in this Friday evening on truTV to catch all the laughs, insights, and unforgettable moments from Ernie, Charles,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
(From left) Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley on the set of “NBA on TNT” in November 2023. More live sports programming and related shows will come to sister-network Tru TV this month. (Still frame via TNT Sports broadcast)
Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) is refreshing its reality comedy channel Tru TV with a new emphasis on live sports and related programming.
Starting March 11, Wbd will launch a new nightly sports block on the channel under the TNT Sports branding, which will include live simulcasts and alternate play-by-play of National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Baseball (MLB) and other events airing on sister networks TNT and TBS.
The block will be fronted with a new show called “TNT Sports Update,” which will offer coverage of major professional sports. The half-hour show will air at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. Pacific Time) weekday evenings.
The...
Warner Bros Discovery (Wbd) is refreshing its reality comedy channel Tru TV with a new emphasis on live sports and related programming.
Starting March 11, Wbd will launch a new nightly sports block on the channel under the TNT Sports branding, which will include live simulcasts and alternate play-by-play of National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Baseball (MLB) and other events airing on sister networks TNT and TBS.
The block will be fronted with a new show called “TNT Sports Update,” which will offer coverage of major professional sports. The half-hour show will air at 6 p.m. Eastern Time (3 p.m. Pacific Time) weekday evenings.
The...
- 3/8/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Warner Bros. Discovery is making cable network TruTV a regular home for sports, adding a weeknight sports block and shifting established franchise Impractical Jokers to TBS this summer.
A mix of live sports, original sports programming and ancillary sports content will start appearing on TruTV next Monday, March 11, under the banner “TNT Sports on TruTV.” The block will start at 6 p.m. Et and run through late night.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, aka March Madness, gets under way the following week. Wbd, which shares in March Madness rights with Paramount, often makes use of TruTV as a home for early-round tournament games.
The push toward daily sports programming comes as Wbd, Fox and Disney have embarked on a joint sports-focused streaming venture. The Jv, scheduled to launch this fall, will bring 14 linear network feeds to subscribers via the internet. Apart from the NCAA tournament, TNT is...
A mix of live sports, original sports programming and ancillary sports content will start appearing on TruTV next Monday, March 11, under the banner “TNT Sports on TruTV.” The block will start at 6 p.m. Et and run through late night.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, aka March Madness, gets under way the following week. Wbd, which shares in March Madness rights with Paramount, often makes use of TruTV as a home for early-round tournament games.
The push toward daily sports programming comes as Wbd, Fox and Disney have embarked on a joint sports-focused streaming venture. The Jv, scheduled to launch this fall, will bring 14 linear network feeds to subscribers via the internet. Apart from the NCAA tournament, TNT is...
- 3/7/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery wants to bring one of its “zombie” cable networks back to life with a big jolt of sports.
The media company intends to create a new nightly sports block for TruTV, the reality-series cable network that has largely been left to show endless episodes of the popular prank show “Impractical Jokers” and the caught-on-camera serial “World’s Dumbest.” In doing so, Warner no doubt hopes to create new value where there has only been a little. A new sports schedule would likely draw broader viewership and new ad dollars to the network, and might even spur cable distributors to accord the outlet more value in future carriage contracts.
The sports schedule will not consist only of simulcasts of NHL, MLB and NBA matchups that typically turn up on the company’s flagship TBS and TNT cable networks. Warner intends to air new “alterna-casts” that target different audiences; a...
The media company intends to create a new nightly sports block for TruTV, the reality-series cable network that has largely been left to show endless episodes of the popular prank show “Impractical Jokers” and the caught-on-camera serial “World’s Dumbest.” In doing so, Warner no doubt hopes to create new value where there has only been a little. A new sports schedule would likely draw broader viewership and new ad dollars to the network, and might even spur cable distributors to accord the outlet more value in future carriage contracts.
The sports schedule will not consist only of simulcasts of NHL, MLB and NBA matchups that typically turn up on the company’s flagship TBS and TNT cable networks. Warner intends to air new “alterna-casts” that target different audiences; a...
- 3/7/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
In the latest installment of Turner Sports’ popular head-to-head golf event, they are mixing things up as for the first time, men and women will compete for bragging rights and to raise money for charities. “The Match” is back on TNT on Monday, Feb. 26 with Max Homa, Rory McIlroy, Lexi Thompson, and Rose Zhang facing off in a 12-hole skins event. The broadcast will begin at 6:30 p.m. Et and will be simulcast on truTV and Hln. You can watch with a subscription to Sling TV.
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Four of the best and most exciting golfers in the world will take to the course...
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Four of the best and most exciting golfers in the world will take to the course...
- 2/26/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
“I don’t play basketball for the money, the fame; I only play because I wanted to change my family’s life,” Giannis Antetokounmpo says in the trailer for his upcoming documentary, Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, released by Prime Video on Wednesday.
The feature-length doc, set for release on Feb. 19, details Giannis’s family’s story beginning with his parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who immigrated to Greece from Nigeria in search of a better life for their family in 1991. Giannis, born in Athens, on Dec. 6, 1994, would make a similar choice when he officially made himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he’s played for throughout his entire professional career, leading the team to their first NBA championship since 1971 in 2021.
The Marvelous Journey goes beyond the power forward’s professional highlight reel, though, painting a picture of an athlete with unfathomable resilience,...
The feature-length doc, set for release on Feb. 19, details Giannis’s family’s story beginning with his parents, Charles and Veronica Antetokounmpo, who immigrated to Greece from Nigeria in search of a better life for their family in 1991. Giannis, born in Athens, on Dec. 6, 1994, would make a similar choice when he officially made himself eligible for the 2013 NBA draft. On July 30, 2013, he signed his rookie contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, where he’s played for throughout his entire professional career, leading the team to their first NBA championship since 1971 in 2021.
The Marvelous Journey goes beyond the power forward’s professional highlight reel, though, painting a picture of an athlete with unfathomable resilience,...
- 2/14/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBA fans, get ready for an engaging and unfiltered chat as “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” returns with Season 1 Episode 12. Airing on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 7:00 Pm on truTV, this episode promises to be another captivating installment of the show.
For 25 years, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley have been staples of “Inside the NBA,” and their chemistry is undeniable. In “The Steam Room,” they bring their unique personalities and insights to the forefront, offering viewers a chance to see a different side of these sports legends.
In this episode, Ernie and Chuck will dive into candid conversations, both within and beyond the world of basketball. They’ll be joined by special guests who will add their own perspectives to the mix, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion.
Whether you’re a die-hard NBA enthusiast or just love engaging conversations, “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” is sure to keep you entertained.
For 25 years, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley have been staples of “Inside the NBA,” and their chemistry is undeniable. In “The Steam Room,” they bring their unique personalities and insights to the forefront, offering viewers a chance to see a different side of these sports legends.
In this episode, Ernie and Chuck will dive into candid conversations, both within and beyond the world of basketball. They’ll be joined by special guests who will add their own perspectives to the mix, making for an entertaining and thought-provoking discussion.
Whether you’re a die-hard NBA enthusiast or just love engaging conversations, “The Steam Room With Ej and Chuck” is sure to keep you entertained.
- 2/3/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Photograph by Courtesy of Prime Video Prime Video has announced the upcoming release of Giannis: The Marvelous Journey, a feature-length documentary that chronicles the extraordinary odyssey of NBA mega-star Giannis Antetokounmpo from an impoverished childhood in Greece as the son of Nigerian immigrants to the very top of the basketball world. The documentary will premiere February 19 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Giannis: The Marvelous Journey is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership. The film is an intimate portrait of a global superstar and one of the NBA’s most dominating performers, a two-time league Mvp who led the Milwaukee Bucks to a championship in 2021. But his path began a world away from the spotlight, on the streets of Athens, where he was raised on the margins of society,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
David Zaslav, president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, gave Greta Gerwig her flowers on Wednesday at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology. Considering the box office for “Barbie,” a few dozen (pink) roses was probably the very least he could do.
“Greta Gerwig gets the most credit. She’s an extraordinary genius,” Zaslav said when asked by a Goldman Sachs analyst what lessons Warner Bros. took from what is now the no. 1 film of the year.
Zaslav added that Gerwig “worked very effectively” and “right down to the wire” with the Warner Bros. Pictures marketing team.
“Every division of this company got behind ‘Barbie,'” he said. “Every asset that we have was turned pink.”
Zaslav means that both literally and figuratively. He had Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Ernie Johnson talking “Barbie” on “Inside the NBA.” If you watched a futbol match in Sweden, the field turned pink during halftime.
“Greta Gerwig gets the most credit. She’s an extraordinary genius,” Zaslav said when asked by a Goldman Sachs analyst what lessons Warner Bros. took from what is now the no. 1 film of the year.
Zaslav added that Gerwig “worked very effectively” and “right down to the wire” with the Warner Bros. Pictures marketing team.
“Every division of this company got behind ‘Barbie,'” he said. “Every asset that we have was turned pink.”
Zaslav means that both literally and figuratively. He had Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Ernie Johnson talking “Barbie” on “Inside the NBA.” If you watched a futbol match in Sweden, the field turned pink during halftime.
- 9/6/2023
- by Tony Maglio and Brian Welk
- Indiewire
The new bundles are coming, according to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference Wednesday, the executive said that his company has had discussions with other companies in the content space about developing new bundles to create a better “consumer experience.” Those conversations have picked up “in the last few months,” Zaslav said.
“You know, as we talk to consumers, they find it difficult, and so I think one of the things that we’re going to see as we look into the future is bundling,” Zaslav added. “Some of this disruption and some of these moments of what’s going to happen may activate a quicker transition to things like some of us in the content business bundling together as a way to create more value and create a better consumer experience.”
He gave the example of Max’s recent experiment to offer content...
Speaking at a Goldman Sachs conference Wednesday, the executive said that his company has had discussions with other companies in the content space about developing new bundles to create a better “consumer experience.” Those conversations have picked up “in the last few months,” Zaslav said.
“You know, as we talk to consumers, they find it difficult, and so I think one of the things that we’re going to see as we look into the future is bundling,” Zaslav added. “Some of this disruption and some of these moments of what’s going to happen may activate a quicker transition to things like some of us in the content business bundling together as a way to create more value and create a better consumer experience.”
He gave the example of Max’s recent experiment to offer content...
- 9/6/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Two pairs of unstoppable duos take to the green in the latest installment of “Capital One’s The Match.” Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce take on “The Splash Brothers” Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors in a 12-hole event from the Wynn Las Vegas. Both Mahomes and Curry have played in this event before but lost in their debut match. Which pair will come out on top this time? Find out this Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Et on TNT. Watch the action with a Subscription to Sling TV (50% Off).
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- 6/29/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
Charles Barkley has the uncanny talent of making double entendres without realizing it, and he did it again this week when he was challenged to do his best Boston accent on “NBA on TNT.”
Barkley was at the Td Garden, home of the Boston Celtics, following Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Along with fellow analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, Barkley tried his best attempt at a Boston accent by reading the phrase, “Saw Ernie at Fenway Park eating chowder on top of the Monster.”
After his expectedly terrible attempt, Barkley noted to host Ernie Johnson that he had never been to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway and always wanted to sit on top of the Green Monster, the famous left field wall.
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Barkley was at the Td Garden, home of the Boston Celtics, following Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Along with fellow analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, Barkley tried his best attempt at a Boston accent by reading the phrase, “Saw Ernie at Fenway Park eating chowder on top of the Monster.”
After his expectedly terrible attempt, Barkley noted to host Ernie Johnson that he had never been to a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway and always wanted to sit on top of the Green Monster, the famous left field wall.
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- 5/28/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Discovery kicked off its 2023 upfront presentation in a no-frills way, with an overall brand sizzle and ad chief Jon Steinlauf giving a few remarks on stage at the Theater at Madison Square Garden Wednesday.
While the presentation covering HBO, Max, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, Discovery and more Warner Bros. Discovery brands was shorter than last year’s show (which was the company’s first since the merger that created it last April) the tight 90-minute presentation still covered each of its key divisions. Albeit, with much less sizzle, with no stars in attendance amid the writers strike.
“Let me just start by saying I am hopeful that a fair resolution is found soon with the writers,” HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys said, adding that he hopes for a return of talent to the stage, “making this a far more entertaining show” compared to “me and my clips.
While the presentation covering HBO, Max, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, Discovery and more Warner Bros. Discovery brands was shorter than last year’s show (which was the company’s first since the merger that created it last April) the tight 90-minute presentation still covered each of its key divisions. Albeit, with much less sizzle, with no stars in attendance amid the writers strike.
“Let me just start by saying I am hopeful that a fair resolution is found soon with the writers,” HBO and Max chief Casey Bloys said, adding that he hopes for a return of talent to the stage, “making this a far more entertaining show” compared to “me and my clips.
- 5/17/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
With the writers strike sowing doubt about long-term scripted entertainment, and the overall advertising market still in a downturn, Warner Bros. Discovery and other major media companies are now leaning into a form of entertainment that has proven to be resilient: Live sports.
And it is a particularly strong moment for sports at Wbd, which is fresh off the March Madness basketball tournament, at the beginning of the MLB season, and smack in the middle of the NBA and NHL playoffs.
“Our strategy in many ways is very different from other players, right? We’re not into tonnage, we’re really about picking and having the most premium sports out there,” says Luis Silberwasser, the chairman and CEO of Wbd Sports. “Whether it’s on TNT or TBS, or TruTV, it just it creates a cultural moment, right? So when these games are happening on primetime, people come to us.
And it is a particularly strong moment for sports at Wbd, which is fresh off the March Madness basketball tournament, at the beginning of the MLB season, and smack in the middle of the NBA and NHL playoffs.
“Our strategy in many ways is very different from other players, right? We’re not into tonnage, we’re really about picking and having the most premium sports out there,” says Luis Silberwasser, the chairman and CEO of Wbd Sports. “Whether it’s on TNT or TBS, or TruTV, it just it creates a cultural moment, right? So when these games are happening on primetime, people come to us.
- 5/8/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lenny Daniels on Monday became the latest WarnerMedia veteran to exit the company since it was acquired by the former Discovery Communications.
Daniels had been president of the sports-media operation once known as Turner Sports, which encompasses the company’s NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball telecasts and studio shows as well as the NCAA March Madness tournament that its parent corporation, Warner Bros. Discovery, shares with Paramount Global’s CBS Sports. He “has decided to leave Wbd Sports, effective immediately, Luis Silberwasser, chairman of Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports operations, told staffers in a memo Monday. “While this change will take place right away, Lenny has agreed to work with me to ensure a smooth transition.”
Daniels, who had been with the company for 27 years, was not named to head up the parent’s sports business, which now stretches to include sports rights for the Olympics in Europe, among other holdings.
Daniels had been president of the sports-media operation once known as Turner Sports, which encompasses the company’s NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball telecasts and studio shows as well as the NCAA March Madness tournament that its parent corporation, Warner Bros. Discovery, shares with Paramount Global’s CBS Sports. He “has decided to leave Wbd Sports, effective immediately, Luis Silberwasser, chairman of Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports operations, told staffers in a memo Monday. “While this change will take place right away, Lenny has agreed to work with me to ensure a smooth transition.”
Daniels, who had been with the company for 27 years, was not named to head up the parent’s sports business, which now stretches to include sports rights for the Olympics in Europe, among other holdings.
- 11/28/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
“Shaq” knows what Shaq knows: In sports, the only real truth is what you see in front of you. On a field, on a court, in a record book, what you know for sure is the result. Anything else is fodder for a narrative.
In the life of Shaquille O’Neal, there have been plenty of opportunities for mythmaking along the way. From a childhood in a military household to breakout high school and college star to a roller-coaster, Hall-of-Fame NBA career, O’Neal has a wealth of stories for every chapter. Not all of them make it into “Shaq,” the four-part doc series premiering this week on HBO, but you could hardly ask for a better tour guide through a life that’s spanned the worlds of TV, movies, music, advertising, and, yes, basketball.
Director Robert Alexander knows that it’s not enough to just rely on a charismatic central...
In the life of Shaquille O’Neal, there have been plenty of opportunities for mythmaking along the way. From a childhood in a military household to breakout high school and college star to a roller-coaster, Hall-of-Fame NBA career, O’Neal has a wealth of stories for every chapter. Not all of them make it into “Shaq,” the four-part doc series premiering this week on HBO, but you could hardly ask for a better tour guide through a life that’s spanned the worlds of TV, movies, music, advertising, and, yes, basketball.
Director Robert Alexander knows that it’s not enough to just rely on a charismatic central...
- 11/22/2022
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. Discovery values its NBA programming so much that it recently struck a multi-year deal to keep its top basketball. analysts in their chairs over at TNT. Warner Bros. And yet the company doesn’t “have to have the NBA,” the company’s top executive said Tuesday at an investor conference.
And so begins the long road to negotiating what is expected to be yet another mammoth sports-rights pact between a major league and a bevy of media companies. The NBA’s last rights contract, signed with the former Time Warner’s Turner Sports and Walt Disney’s ESPN, was valued at more than 2 billion, and lapses after the 2024-25 season. With the NFL recently securing what is believed to be 110 billion over the course of 11 years with Disney, Paramount Global, NBCUniversal, Fox and Amazon, the NBA is likely to press for significant increases.
That doesn’t seem to...
And so begins the long road to negotiating what is expected to be yet another mammoth sports-rights pact between a major league and a bevy of media companies. The NBA’s last rights contract, signed with the former Time Warner’s Turner Sports and Walt Disney’s ESPN, was valued at more than 2 billion, and lapses after the 2024-25 season. With the NFL recently securing what is believed to be 110 billion over the course of 11 years with Disney, Paramount Global, NBCUniversal, Fox and Amazon, the NBA is likely to press for significant increases.
That doesn’t seem to...
- 11/15/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had a lot to say after Kyrie Irving was recently criticized as having supported a documentary film that features antisemitic tropes.
During TNT’s Inside the NBA on Tuesday, the analysts shared their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets star Irving tweeting a link to the 2018 film Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America on Thursday in a post that has since been deleted. The following day, Nets owner Joe Tsai tweeted his disappointment that the player “appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation.”
Barkley told viewers that the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver “dropped the ball” on its handling of Irving’s situation. “First of all, Adam’s Jewish,” Barkley said. He then referenced the nearly 37 million that Irving will reportedly earn for this season: “You can’t take my 40 million and insult my religion.
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal had a lot to say after Kyrie Irving was recently criticized as having supported a documentary film that features antisemitic tropes.
During TNT’s Inside the NBA on Tuesday, the analysts shared their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets star Irving tweeting a link to the 2018 film Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America on Thursday in a post that has since been deleted. The following day, Nets owner Joe Tsai tweeted his disappointment that the player “appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation.”
Barkley told viewers that the NBA and commissioner Adam Silver “dropped the ball” on its handling of Irving’s situation. “First of all, Adam’s Jewish,” Barkley said. He then referenced the nearly 37 million that Irving will reportedly earn for this season: “You can’t take my 40 million and insult my religion.
- 11/2/2022
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On the day when Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash was fired after his team started the season 2-5, the talking heads on TNT’s Emmy-winning Inside the NBA found themselves talking about Nets player Kyrie Irving and the irony that, while Nash was fired for a record that may or may not have been entirely his fault, Irving has faced no official sanction last week after sharing an Amazon link to a movie that contains antisemitic tropes.
It’s not the first time Irving has shared information about a controversial video. Last month, the same day Alex Jones went on trial for his false claims about the Sandy Hook school massacre, the Nets superstar point guard shared a 2002 video of Alex Jones decrying a “New World Order,” to his Instagram story. Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — viewed by many as the greatest player to have ever graced an NBA roster — later called Irving out.
It’s not the first time Irving has shared information about a controversial video. Last month, the same day Alex Jones went on trial for his false claims about the Sandy Hook school massacre, the Nets superstar point guard shared a 2002 video of Alex Jones decrying a “New World Order,” to his Instagram story. Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — viewed by many as the greatest player to have ever graced an NBA roster — later called Irving out.
- 11/1/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The same old team is ready to take to the screen for TNT’s “Inside The NBA.” But their setting may look a little different.
When Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson take to the set of the Warner Bros. Discovery network’s signature sports program, they will do so in a more open space that includes bigger screens, large vertical monitors and a broader overall design that reflects some of the demands of modern production. It’s the first time in nearly four or five years that the company’s sports division has refreshed the show’s look.
“The set has become the fifth character of this show,” says Craig Barry, executive vice president and chief content officer at Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports unit and needs to accommodate some of the hosts’ desire to get up and be more physical than the typical set of sports studio hosts.
When Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson take to the set of the Warner Bros. Discovery network’s signature sports program, they will do so in a more open space that includes bigger screens, large vertical monitors and a broader overall design that reflects some of the demands of modern production. It’s the first time in nearly four or five years that the company’s sports division has refreshed the show’s look.
“The set has become the fifth character of this show,” says Craig Barry, executive vice president and chief content officer at Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports unit and needs to accommodate some of the hosts’ desire to get up and be more physical than the typical set of sports studio hosts.
- 10/20/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Ahead of tomorrow’s tipoff of the 2022-23 NBA season, Warner Bros Discovery announced contract renewals for the four hosts of TNT’s mainstay studio show Inside the NBA.
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson will continue to host the program “for many years to come,” according to the official announcement. Barkley had been wooed by the Liv golf tour, a nascent venture backed by Saudi Arabia that has lavished extraordinary amounts of cash on players and broadcasters.
Terms were not disclosed. The New York Post reported that Barkley’s deal is for 10-years and “well over” 100 million. Kathleen Finch, Warner Bros. Discovery US Networks Group chair and chief content officer, indicated in an interview last week with Deadline sister publication The Hollywood Reporter that Barkley would be staying in the fold. She suggested his new role would include much more than the NBA. “I’m excited...
Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Shaquille O’Neal and Ernie Johnson will continue to host the program “for many years to come,” according to the official announcement. Barkley had been wooed by the Liv golf tour, a nascent venture backed by Saudi Arabia that has lavished extraordinary amounts of cash on players and broadcasters.
Terms were not disclosed. The New York Post reported that Barkley’s deal is for 10-years and “well over” 100 million. Kathleen Finch, Warner Bros. Discovery US Networks Group chair and chief content officer, indicated in an interview last week with Deadline sister publication The Hollywood Reporter that Barkley would be staying in the fold. She suggested his new role would include much more than the NBA. “I’m excited...
- 10/17/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Former NBA player Charles Barkley has agreed to a 10-year deal with TNT, expected to pay more than nine figures, according to a report from the New York Post.
Barkley’s current contract with the NBA broadcaster — which pays him 10 million per season — still has three years left, ending after the 2024-25 season and overlapping with TNT’s broadcast agreement with the league.
If Barkley fulfills his entire current contract, he would be looking at making over 100 million, approaching 200 million, but the exact amount is not yet known. In the case that Turner Broadcasting doesn’t keep the NBA, Barkley could also own rights to employment for other digital platforms or networks, especially if Amazon, Apple or other tech giants are involved.
The 59-year-old has hinted at retirement at the age of 60, but TNT’s latest offer to Barkley follows its commitment to Barkley’s partners — Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson...
Barkley’s current contract with the NBA broadcaster — which pays him 10 million per season — still has three years left, ending after the 2024-25 season and overlapping with TNT’s broadcast agreement with the league.
If Barkley fulfills his entire current contract, he would be looking at making over 100 million, approaching 200 million, but the exact amount is not yet known. In the case that Turner Broadcasting doesn’t keep the NBA, Barkley could also own rights to employment for other digital platforms or networks, especially if Amazon, Apple or other tech giants are involved.
The 59-year-old has hinted at retirement at the age of 60, but TNT’s latest offer to Barkley follows its commitment to Barkley’s partners — Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson...
- 10/17/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
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Warner Bros. Discovery is putting a sizable bet down that it will be part of the NBA’s next media rights deal.
The conglomerate’s sports division has signed long-term deals with Inside the NBA hosts Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. Terms weren’t disclosed, but Wbd Sports said in announcing the deals that the new contracts will keep the quartet together “for many years to come.” Sports Business Journal reported Barkley’s deal runs 10 years.
“Our partnership with the NBA is very important to us and this long-term agreement with the Inside the NBA team is recognition of their significance to that relationship,” Warner Bros. Discovery Sports chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser said in a statement. “Inside the NBA epitomizes the creativity and innovative spirit we’ve established throughout our successful, long-standing partnership with the league.”
The length...
Warner Bros. Discovery is putting a sizable bet down that it will be part of the NBA’s next media rights deal.
The conglomerate’s sports division has signed long-term deals with Inside the NBA hosts Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal. Terms weren’t disclosed, but Wbd Sports said in announcing the deals that the new contracts will keep the quartet together “for many years to come.” Sports Business Journal reported Barkley’s deal runs 10 years.
“Our partnership with the NBA is very important to us and this long-term agreement with the Inside the NBA team is recognition of their significance to that relationship,” Warner Bros. Discovery Sports chairman and CEO Luis Silberwasser said in a statement. “Inside the NBA epitomizes the creativity and innovative spirit we’ve established throughout our successful, long-standing partnership with the league.”
The length...
- 10/17/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery just sent a bright signal about its intentions regarding the NBA.
The media company has re-signed Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith to new multi-year deals to host TNT’s flagship studio show, “Inside The NBA,” just as anticipation is building for negotiations around the NBA’s next rights deals, which are slated to expire with Warner Bros. and Walt Disney’s ESPN after the 2024-2025 season. Shaquille O’Neal, the fourth member of the show’s studio team, struck a broader pact with the parent company in 2020.
“Inside the NBA” has, in the current era, become perhaps the biggest program on TNT, where new emphasis is being placed on showcasing games from the NBA and NHL.
““Our partnership with the NBA is very important to us and this long-term agreement with the ‘Inside the NBA’ team is recognition of their significance to that relationship,” said Luis Silberwasser.
The media company has re-signed Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith to new multi-year deals to host TNT’s flagship studio show, “Inside The NBA,” just as anticipation is building for negotiations around the NBA’s next rights deals, which are slated to expire with Warner Bros. and Walt Disney’s ESPN after the 2024-2025 season. Shaquille O’Neal, the fourth member of the show’s studio team, struck a broader pact with the parent company in 2020.
“Inside the NBA” has, in the current era, become perhaps the biggest program on TNT, where new emphasis is being placed on showcasing games from the NBA and NHL.
““Our partnership with the NBA is very important to us and this long-term agreement with the ‘Inside the NBA’ team is recognition of their significance to that relationship,” said Luis Silberwasser.
- 10/17/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is considering retiring from his broadcast duties when his TNT contract expires in two years. Speaking to reporters ahead of this coming Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, the Inside the NBA co-host said, “I don’t want to die on TV. I want to die on the golf course or somewhere fishing. I don’t want to be sitting inside over [by] fat-ass Shaq [waiting] to drop dead.” Barkley has served as a sports analyst for TNT since 2000, appearing on the network’s NBA coverage during pre-game and halftime shows. He currently features alongside Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal on the postgame talk show Inside the NBA. As first reported by the Dallas Morning News, the 59-year-old Barkley told reporters that there are two years left on his current contract, and once that expires, “that’s probably going to be it for me.” “It’s been a great,...
- 2/16/2022
- TV Insider
Bob Costas is joining the starting lineup at WarnerMedia’s Turner Sports — at least for now.
The veteran sportscaster will serve as on-site studio host for pre-game and post-game coverage of the National League Championship Series on Warner’s TBS cable network, marking the first time Costas has worked game coverage for the media conglomerate. He already hosts a sports-journalism program, “Back On The Record,” on Warner’s HBO, and contributes to its CNN news network.
“It’s my job to kind of move everything along, be the traffic cop asking a few good questions,” Costas says in an interview. He has been calling and analyzing the sport since the 1980s, first for NBC and more recently for the MLB Network. Talks between Costas and Turner Sports were previously reported in August by the New York Post.
“Bob’s passion for baseball is undeniable,” says Craig Barry, Turner Sports’ chief content officer,...
The veteran sportscaster will serve as on-site studio host for pre-game and post-game coverage of the National League Championship Series on Warner’s TBS cable network, marking the first time Costas has worked game coverage for the media conglomerate. He already hosts a sports-journalism program, “Back On The Record,” on Warner’s HBO, and contributes to its CNN news network.
“It’s my job to kind of move everything along, be the traffic cop asking a few good questions,” Costas says in an interview. He has been calling and analyzing the sport since the 1980s, first for NBC and more recently for the MLB Network. Talks between Costas and Turner Sports were previously reported in August by the New York Post.
“Bob’s passion for baseball is undeniable,” says Craig Barry, Turner Sports’ chief content officer,...
- 10/7/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ceyair J Wright, Khris Davis, Harper Leigh Alexander, Xosha Roquemore, Sarah Silverman, Steven Yeun, Ernie Johnson, Lil Rey Howery | Written by Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Keenan Coogler, Terence Nance, Jesse Gordon, Celeste Ballard | Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
There’s not much that can be said in the way of complements for Space Jam: A New Legacy, in fact I can’t think of a single thing the film has going in its favour.
25 years since its first instalment the Looney Tunes are back playing basketball. This time around artificial intelligence (played by Don Cheadle) kidnaps Dom James (Cedric Joe), the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
It’s never nice to sit through a film and know as soon as it ends you’ll have to...
There’s not much that can be said in the way of complements for Space Jam: A New Legacy, in fact I can’t think of a single thing the film has going in its favour.
25 years since its first instalment the Looney Tunes are back playing basketball. This time around artificial intelligence (played by Don Cheadle) kidnaps Dom James (Cedric Joe), the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
It’s never nice to sit through a film and know as soon as it ends you’ll have to...
- 7/23/2021
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
“NBA on TNT” helped give the WarnerMedia-owned network a big lift over its competitors at this year’s 42nd Annual Sports Emmys. Announced late Tuesday, this year TNT won the most Sports Emmys of any single outlet, with 7 — followed closely by ESPN, which earned six.
If corporate entities are combined, then the ESPN triumvirate of ESPN, ESPN Plus and ESPN Deportes actually landed the most wins, with a total of nine.
Winners were announced in 46 categories by the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday night, including Outstanding Live Sports Special, Live Sports Series and Playoff Coverage, three Documentary categories, Outstanding Play-by-Play Announcer, Studio Host, and Emerging On-Air Talent, among others.
Individual sports personality winners included TNT’s Ernie Johnson as studio host; Fox’s Joe Buck for play-by-play, CBS’ Nate Burleson for studio analyst; Fox’s John Smoltz for sports event analyst...
If corporate entities are combined, then the ESPN triumvirate of ESPN, ESPN Plus and ESPN Deportes actually landed the most wins, with a total of nine.
Winners were announced in 46 categories by the National Academy of TV Arts and Sciences in a virtual ceremony on Tuesday night, including Outstanding Live Sports Special, Live Sports Series and Playoff Coverage, three Documentary categories, Outstanding Play-by-Play Announcer, Studio Host, and Emerging On-Air Talent, among others.
Individual sports personality winners included TNT’s Ernie Johnson as studio host; Fox’s Joe Buck for play-by-play, CBS’ Nate Burleson for studio analyst; Fox’s John Smoltz for sports event analyst...
- 6/9/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
TNT edged ESPN for the most trophies at the 42nd annual Sports Emmy Awards, which were handed out tonight in a livestreamed virtual ceremony. The Worldwide Leader turned the tables on Turner Sports for the most wins by network group, however.
See the list of wins by network and network group here and wins by program below or here.
TNT scored seven statuettes to ESPN’s six, after the latter came into the night with a dominant 51 nominations. FS1 was third with five wins, NFL Network had four and a half-dozen nets tied with three apiece. ESPN won the network group race with nine trophies to Turner’s seven, with Fox Sports Media Group next with five.
Seven programs earned two nods apiece to lead that race: NBA on TNT, the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon, NFL Network’s NFL 360, HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Netflix’s Rising Phoenix,...
See the list of wins by network and network group here and wins by program below or here.
TNT scored seven statuettes to ESPN’s six, after the latter came into the night with a dominant 51 nominations. FS1 was third with five wins, NFL Network had four and a half-dozen nets tied with three apiece. ESPN won the network group race with nine trophies to Turner’s seven, with Fox Sports Media Group next with five.
Seven programs earned two nods apiece to lead that race: NBA on TNT, the NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon, NFL Network’s NFL 360, HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, Netflix’s Rising Phoenix,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
TNT cohost Charles Barkley, who once infamously claimed not to be a role model, advocated on Thursday for players to “beat the hell” out of fans.
Speaking on the Inside the NBA show on TNT, Barkley was responding to recent reports of bad fan behavior. The incidents included a fan dumping popcorn on Washington Wizards player Russell Westbrook and another spitting at Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.
Barkley said that the National Basketball Assn. needs a rule change that would allow players to retaliate against one fan per game.
“Y’all guys always get mad when I say what NBA rule I would change,” Barkley said. “I think you should be able to go up in the stands and beat the hell out of one person per game.”
“I can’t see why that didn’t take hold,” Barkley’s co-host Ernie Johnson replied.
“You don’t think that guy...
Speaking on the Inside the NBA show on TNT, Barkley was responding to recent reports of bad fan behavior. The incidents included a fan dumping popcorn on Washington Wizards player Russell Westbrook and another spitting at Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.
Barkley said that the National Basketball Assn. needs a rule change that would allow players to retaliate against one fan per game.
“Y’all guys always get mad when I say what NBA rule I would change,” Barkley said. “I think you should be able to go up in the stands and beat the hell out of one person per game.”
“I can’t see why that didn’t take hold,” Barkley’s co-host Ernie Johnson replied.
“You don’t think that guy...
- 5/28/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
WarnerMedia’s Turner Sports and Major League Baseball have reached a seven-year rights extension through 2028, with HBO Max potentially a future venue for game broadcasts.
While the partners are not commenting on the valuation of the deal, it has been reported to be $3.75 billion, or $535 million a year.
The re-up will keep games on TBS, a longtime MLB broadcaster with particular prominence in the postseason. Under the new agreement, TBS will add a season-long Tuesday night game franchise and digital rights will be added to Bleacher Report plus what the official announcement called “additional WarnerMedia platforms.”
One of those platforms is HBO Max, which launched in May and has gotten off to a sluggish start. An ad-supported tier of the subscription service is due to launch in 2021 and executives have said it will include live sports and news. No details have emerged about those offerings as of yet and a...
While the partners are not commenting on the valuation of the deal, it has been reported to be $3.75 billion, or $535 million a year.
The re-up will keep games on TBS, a longtime MLB broadcaster with particular prominence in the postseason. Under the new agreement, TBS will add a season-long Tuesday night game franchise and digital rights will be added to Bleacher Report plus what the official announcement called “additional WarnerMedia platforms.”
One of those platforms is HBO Max, which launched in May and has gotten off to a sluggish start. An ad-supported tier of the subscription service is due to launch in 2021 and executives have said it will include live sports and news. No details have emerged about those offerings as of yet and a...
- 9/24/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Major League Baseball is staying on TBS thanks to a new TV deal between the league and Turner Sports, which now runs through 2028.
As part of the deal, TBS will shift its Sunday MLB game of the week to Tuesday nights beginning in 2022 which will run through the entire season.
The Tuesday night franchise will feature a new studio show anchored by “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson and former MLB stars Pedro Martinez, Jimmy Rollins and newcomer Curtis Granderson. The new studio team will debut during this year’s MLB Postseason beginning with the American League Division Series. Granderson will also contribute to Bleacher Report.
TBS’ postseason slate will remain unchanged. It will get one Wild Card Game, two of the four Division Series, and one League Championship Series each year, alternating between the American and National League each year. The 2020 postseason was massively expanded to include 16 teams, up...
As part of the deal, TBS will shift its Sunday MLB game of the week to Tuesday nights beginning in 2022 which will run through the entire season.
The Tuesday night franchise will feature a new studio show anchored by “Inside the NBA” host Ernie Johnson and former MLB stars Pedro Martinez, Jimmy Rollins and newcomer Curtis Granderson. The new studio team will debut during this year’s MLB Postseason beginning with the American League Division Series. Granderson will also contribute to Bleacher Report.
TBS’ postseason slate will remain unchanged. It will get one Wild Card Game, two of the four Division Series, and one League Championship Series each year, alternating between the American and National League each year. The 2020 postseason was massively expanded to include 16 teams, up...
- 9/24/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
WarnerMedia extended its relationship with Major League Baseball with a new seven-year agreement that maintains Turner Sports’ access to post-season games and will create a Tuesday-night broadcast that seeks to emulate the Thursday-night franchise Turner has built with the NBA.
The new agreement will be in effect between 2022 and 2028.
WarnerMedia is expected to pay $3.7 billion, or around $535 million a year, over the course of the agreement, according to people familiar with the matter. The new pact represents an increase of approximately 65% over the company’s prior terms, which called for WarnerMedia to pay around $325 million per year, these people said.
“We’re delighted to extend our long-standing relationship with Major League Baseball and all of the opportunities this agreement offers us as we broaden our coverage of the game across all of our platforms,” said Jeff Zucker, chairman of WarnerMedia’s news and sports operations, in a statement. “We will...
The new agreement will be in effect between 2022 and 2028.
WarnerMedia is expected to pay $3.7 billion, or around $535 million a year, over the course of the agreement, according to people familiar with the matter. The new pact represents an increase of approximately 65% over the company’s prior terms, which called for WarnerMedia to pay around $325 million per year, these people said.
“We’re delighted to extend our long-standing relationship with Major League Baseball and all of the opportunities this agreement offers us as we broaden our coverage of the game across all of our platforms,” said Jeff Zucker, chairman of WarnerMedia’s news and sports operations, in a statement. “We will...
- 9/24/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
At the beginning of TNT’s “Inside the NBA” covering the boycott movement by NBA teams started by the Milwaukee Bucks, Kenny Smith walked off the set in a show of solidarity with the NBA players.
Smith had a ten-year career in the league.
“As a black man, as a former player, I think it’s best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight.” As you can see in the video below, Smith then unplugged his mic and got up and left, stunning his two fellow analysts, and former players, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, and host Ernie Johnson, who replied “I respect that.”
.@TheJetOnTNT stands with the NBA players. pic.twitter.com/39Sby1D5kn
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020
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Earlier Wednesday, the NBA called off its three playoff games in...
Smith had a ten-year career in the league.
“As a black man, as a former player, I think it’s best for me to support the players and just not be here tonight.” As you can see in the video below, Smith then unplugged his mic and got up and left, stunning his two fellow analysts, and former players, Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley, and host Ernie Johnson, who replied “I respect that.”
.@TheJetOnTNT stands with the NBA players. pic.twitter.com/39Sby1D5kn
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 26, 2020
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Earlier Wednesday, the NBA called off its three playoff games in...
- 8/26/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
ESPN and Fox led all networks at Tuesday’s 41st annual Sports Emmy Awards, with each network picking up seven prizes.
Fox’s coverage of Super Bowl Liv picked up four Emmys, the most of any individual program, followed by HBO’s “24/7,” which earned three.
TNT’s Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley were recognized as Outstanding studio host and analyst, while NBC’s Mike Emrick was honored for his play-by-play work and Kirk Herbstreit as best sports event analyst.
Fox Sports’ Lindsay Czarniak and NBC’s Craig Melvin hosted the livestreamed ceremony, which recognized winners in more than 35 categories.
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The complete list of winners follows.
Outstanding Live Sports Special
The Masters (CBS)
Outstanding Live Sports Series
NFL on CBS (CBS)
Outstanding Playoff Coverage
NCAA Men’s Basketball...
Fox’s coverage of Super Bowl Liv picked up four Emmys, the most of any individual program, followed by HBO’s “24/7,” which earned three.
TNT’s Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley were recognized as Outstanding studio host and analyst, while NBC’s Mike Emrick was honored for his play-by-play work and Kirk Herbstreit as best sports event analyst.
Fox Sports’ Lindsay Czarniak and NBC’s Craig Melvin hosted the livestreamed ceremony, which recognized winners in more than 35 categories.
Also Read: Writers and Directors Guilds Push Back on Plan to Pull Categories From Primetime Emmys: 'WGA Has Not Agreed to Anything'
The complete list of winners follows.
Outstanding Live Sports Special
The Masters (CBS)
Outstanding Live Sports Series
NFL on CBS (CBS)
Outstanding Playoff Coverage
NCAA Men’s Basketball...
- 8/12/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Turner Sports’ “The Match: Champions for Charity” became the most viewed golf telecast in the history of cable television, with an average of 5.8 million viewers tuning in.
The charity event saw Tiger Woods and NFL legend Peyton Manning team up to take on Phil Mickelson and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in match play at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida. The match raised $20 million for Covid-19 pandemic relief funds, including one set up by the American Red Cross, and ended in a one-hole victory for Woods and Manning.
“The Match” was aired on four Turner networks — TNT, TBS, TruTV and Hln – and, in a testament to Americans’ thirst for live sports, peaked with an average of 6.3 million viewers across those networks from 5:45-6 Pm Et. Turner Sports’ Bleacher Report social and digital media platforms recorded 38 million video views before and during the broadcast.
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The charity event saw Tiger Woods and NFL legend Peyton Manning team up to take on Phil Mickelson and six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady in match play at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida. The match raised $20 million for Covid-19 pandemic relief funds, including one set up by the American Red Cross, and ended in a one-hole victory for Woods and Manning.
“The Match” was aired on four Turner networks — TNT, TBS, TruTV and Hln – and, in a testament to Americans’ thirst for live sports, peaked with an average of 6.3 million viewers across those networks from 5:45-6 Pm Et. Turner Sports’ Bleacher Report social and digital media platforms recorded 38 million video views before and during the broadcast.
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- 5/25/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Turner Sports’ live coverage of The Match: Champions for Charity, the one-off golf match teaming Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady, delivered an average of 5.8 million viewers across TNT, TBS, truTV and Hln on Saturday afternoon. The network said it was most-watched golf telecast in the history of cable television.
In the metered markets, the high-profile event was the top program of the day across all of TV, per Nielsen Live + Same Day metered markets. It peaked with an average of 6.3 million viewers from 5:45-6 Pm Et as Wood and Manning came away with the victory in the format, which pitted the top names in golf and two of the best NFL quarterbacks in history over 18 holes by themselves with no crowds at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida.
Turner parent WarnerMedia said today that the company and the golfers collectively raised $20 million to benefit Covid-19 relief.
In the metered markets, the high-profile event was the top program of the day across all of TV, per Nielsen Live + Same Day metered markets. It peaked with an average of 6.3 million viewers from 5:45-6 Pm Et as Wood and Manning came away with the victory in the format, which pitted the top names in golf and two of the best NFL quarterbacks in history over 18 holes by themselves with no crowds at the Medalist Golf Club in Florida.
Turner parent WarnerMedia said today that the company and the golfers collectively raised $20 million to benefit Covid-19 relief.
- 5/25/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Hall of Famer and TNT’s Inside the NBA co-host Charles Barkley told the Today show that Kobe Bryant’s legal problems in Colorado were part of his legacy and should not be dismissed.
Barkley made his remarks as part of a group discussion featuring Barkley’s Inside the NBA co-stars, TNT announcer Ernie Johnson and former NBA players Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. The issue has recently been at the forefront of discussions since the Jan. 26 crash that took Bryant and eight other lives.
Interviewer Gayle King has been condemned by many for her interview with Lisa Leslie that raised the Bryant Colorado incident. Her questions angered Snoop Dogg, among others, and he lashed out with threats before apologizing.
“You have to tell the picture in totality,’ Barkley said. “We’re not making Kobe out to be no hero. We’re celebrating his basketball excellence. We understand what happened in Colorado.
Barkley made his remarks as part of a group discussion featuring Barkley’s Inside the NBA co-stars, TNT announcer Ernie Johnson and former NBA players Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. The issue has recently been at the forefront of discussions since the Jan. 26 crash that took Bryant and eight other lives.
Interviewer Gayle King has been condemned by many for her interview with Lisa Leslie that raised the Bryant Colorado incident. Her questions angered Snoop Dogg, among others, and he lashed out with threats before apologizing.
“You have to tell the picture in totality,’ Barkley said. “We’re not making Kobe out to be no hero. We’re celebrating his basketball excellence. We understand what happened in Colorado.
- 2/15/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Shaquille O’Neal opened up about the death of his Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant during an emotional TNT tribute to Bryant at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Dwyane Wade, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, Reggie Miller and Jerry West joined the Lakers basketball legend to pay homage.
“I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” the visibly shaken O’Neal said of his former teammate, whom he referred to as his “little brother.” The pair had their share of clashes while playing together, but they eventually reconciled.
“I haven’t felt a pain that sharp in a while,” the visibly shaken O’Neal said of his former teammate, whom he referred to as his “little brother.” The pair had their share of clashes while playing together, but they eventually reconciled.
- 1/29/2020
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
A tearful Shaquille O’Neal spoke publicly for the first time Tuesday about the death of his former teammate, Kobe Bryant.
“I think a lot of times we take stuff for granted,” O’Neal said during a special edition of TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” Turning to his co-hosts with tears running down his face, O’Neal added, “Like I don’t talk to you guys as much as I need to.” He said of Bryant, “The fact that we’re not going to be able to joke at his Hall of Fame ceremony, we’re not gonna be able say, ‘Ah, I got five [rings], you got four.’ The fact that we’re not gonna be able to say, ‘If we would’ve stayed together, we could’ve got 10.’ Those are the things you can’t get back.”
Mourning the recent passing of his family members as well, O’Neal said,...
“I think a lot of times we take stuff for granted,” O’Neal said during a special edition of TNT’s “Inside the NBA.” Turning to his co-hosts with tears running down his face, O’Neal added, “Like I don’t talk to you guys as much as I need to.” He said of Bryant, “The fact that we’re not going to be able to joke at his Hall of Fame ceremony, we’re not gonna be able say, ‘Ah, I got five [rings], you got four.’ The fact that we’re not gonna be able to say, ‘If we would’ve stayed together, we could’ve got 10.’ Those are the things you can’t get back.”
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- 1/29/2020
- by Daniel Holloway
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: CBS and Al Roker Entertainment are teaming for a broadcast of the Musial Awards for sportsmanship.
The awards will be handed out by the National Sportsmanship Foundation on November 23 at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis and that live show will be packaged into a one-hour special. CBS will air it on Saturday, December 21, at 2Pm and it will also have multiple airings on CBS Sports Network.
Presented by Maryville University, the Musial Awards are named for baseball great Stan “The Man” Musial, who played 22 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to his Hall of Fame statistics, Musial became known for his sportsmanship and civic acts. The awards started in 2005, nearly eight years before Musial died at age 92.
This year’s recipients will be announced later this month. Past honorees have included golfer Arnold Palmer; Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Cal Ripken Jr.; Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee...
The awards will be handed out by the National Sportsmanship Foundation on November 23 at Stifel Theatre in St. Louis and that live show will be packaged into a one-hour special. CBS will air it on Saturday, December 21, at 2Pm and it will also have multiple airings on CBS Sports Network.
Presented by Maryville University, the Musial Awards are named for baseball great Stan “The Man” Musial, who played 22 seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to his Hall of Fame statistics, Musial became known for his sportsmanship and civic acts. The awards started in 2005, nearly eight years before Musial died at age 92.
This year’s recipients will be announced later this month. Past honorees have included golfer Arnold Palmer; Baseball Hall of Famers Joe Torre and Cal Ripken Jr.; Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee...
- 10/7/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC and ESPN were tied for the most prizes at the 40th Sports Emmy Awards on Monday, with each network taking home six trophies. Grouped with their sister networks, NBC and ESPN remained tied for first with eight Emmys each.
NBC won the Emmy for Outstanding Live Sports Series for “Sunday Night Football,” and the network’s coverage of the Xxiii Olympic Winter Games nabbed three Emmys for Outstanding Open/Tease, The Dick Schaap Outstanding Writing Award and Outstanding Sports Promotional Announcement.
Meanwhile, NBC’s Michele Tafoya won the Emmy for Sports Reporter, while NBC and Nbcsn’s Mike Emrick won for Play by Play. And NBC sister network Telemundo won twice: Outstanding Live Sports Coverage In Spanish for the 2018 Copa Mundial de la FIFA and Outstanding On-Air Personality in Spanish for the network’s Miguel Gurwitz Telemundo.
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NBC won the Emmy for Outstanding Live Sports Series for “Sunday Night Football,” and the network’s coverage of the Xxiii Olympic Winter Games nabbed three Emmys for Outstanding Open/Tease, The Dick Schaap Outstanding Writing Award and Outstanding Sports Promotional Announcement.
Meanwhile, NBC’s Michele Tafoya won the Emmy for Sports Reporter, while NBC and Nbcsn’s Mike Emrick won for Play by Play. And NBC sister network Telemundo won twice: Outstanding Live Sports Coverage In Spanish for the 2018 Copa Mundial de la FIFA and Outstanding On-Air Personality in Spanish for the network’s Miguel Gurwitz Telemundo.
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- 5/21/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
In today’s roundup, a premiere date is set for Kevin Hart’s first Netflix comedy special, and Ramy Youssef’s Hulu series “Ramy” gets a trailer.
Dates
In his Netflix comedy debut, a new original special from Kevin Hart will launch on April 2, titled “Kevin Hart: Irresponsible.” The one-hour stand-up was filmed in front of a sold-out live London audience and touches on his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior.
Radio host Dl Hughley will bring his brand of comedy and commentary to “The Dl Hughley Show,” premiering on TV One on March 18 at 11/10C p.m. The nighttime talk show will air Monday through Thursday, diving into controversial topics, entertainment news and social media trends.
First Looks
Netflix has released the official trailer for season three of “Santa Clarita Diet,” the horror-comedy starring Drew Barrymore as a real estate agent turned bloodthirsty zombie. In the trailer,...
Dates
In his Netflix comedy debut, a new original special from Kevin Hart will launch on April 2, titled “Kevin Hart: Irresponsible.” The one-hour stand-up was filmed in front of a sold-out live London audience and touches on his family, travel and a year full of reckless behavior.
Radio host Dl Hughley will bring his brand of comedy and commentary to “The Dl Hughley Show,” premiering on TV One on March 18 at 11/10C p.m. The nighttime talk show will air Monday through Thursday, diving into controversial topics, entertainment news and social media trends.
First Looks
Netflix has released the official trailer for season three of “Santa Clarita Diet,” the horror-comedy starring Drew Barrymore as a real estate agent turned bloodthirsty zombie. In the trailer,...
- 3/11/2019
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
It has been four years since Stuart Scott lost his battle with cancer, but the “boo-yah!” was heard loud and clear on Friday as the sports world paid tribute to the beloved former “SportsCenter” anchor.
“Gone but never forgotten!! Rip @StuartScott. Resting and celebrating each day upstairs,” NBA legend LeBron James tweeted, along with a goat emoji (symbolizing Greatest of All Time).
“Four years later, it still hurts that Stuart Scott is gone. I think of him and my grandmother often, as people I wish I would have talked too more, learned more about and soaked up their presence,” Jemele Hill, who worked with Scott at ESPN, wrote. “Get to know everything about your loved ones today.”
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ESPN shared a compilation of Scott’s most epic “SportsCenter” commercial moments (there’s a lot!
“Gone but never forgotten!! Rip @StuartScott. Resting and celebrating each day upstairs,” NBA legend LeBron James tweeted, along with a goat emoji (symbolizing Greatest of All Time).
“Four years later, it still hurts that Stuart Scott is gone. I think of him and my grandmother often, as people I wish I would have talked too more, learned more about and soaked up their presence,” Jemele Hill, who worked with Scott at ESPN, wrote. “Get to know everything about your loved ones today.”
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ESPN shared a compilation of Scott’s most epic “SportsCenter” commercial moments (there’s a lot!
- 1/4/2019
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
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