NBCU, Paramount, Fox Execs Say Upfront Sales Nearly Done With Solid Gains But Broader Ad Outlook Mixed

NBCUniversal has exceeded last year’s record-setting upfront ad revenue haul north of $7 billion, company insiders said in confirming the finalizing of upfront dealmaking.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are in it for better or worse! ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the pair at the premiere of MGK's new Hulu doc,  Monday, where Fox discussed going to therapy with the rock star, whose real name is Colson Baker, after an incident which saw him try to take his own life while on the phone with his now-fiancée.«We’ve done every form of therapy that exists. We’ve found a therapist that really works for us, couples and individually, and it’s definitely a process, it’s not an easy one,» Fox revealed. «Some of it's really difficult, but our therapist said that a relationship is basically the process of breaking each other down, but most people don’t have the tools to build each other back up, to rebuild.»She continued, «And so, it’s a constant process of, like, suffering and passion and love and the repeat cycles.

Coronation Street’s Fiz Stape is a bride in a pickle next week, as her ex Tyrone declares his love, just as she’s about to head down the aisle with new fella Phill Whittaker (Jamie Kenna). However, Jennie McAlpine – who plays Fiz – reveals it’s not all high drama on the big day.There is a sweet moment in the episodes which she and co-star Alan Halsall (Tyrone) enjoyed playing out.The scene paid tribute to the late Jack and Vera Duckworth (Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn) – who became like second parents to Ty and Fiz over the years.

EXCLUSIVE: Euphoria‘s Eric Dane will star alongside KJ Apa in the motorcycle racing film One Fast Move, from Gulfstream Pictures and Luber Roklin Entertainment, which has entered production in Atlanta.

Chris Hemsworth premiered his new blockbuster Thor: Love and Thunder in Sydney on Monday night alongside his wife Elsa Pataky and their twins Tristan and Sasha, eight. And the Hollywood mega hunk, 38, enjoyed some more family time on Tuesday.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorTelevisaUnivision had something to sell in this year’s TV upfront market that many of its English-language counterparts did not: growing linear audiences.The Spanish-language media giant has finished its upfront negotiations and expects to see rising volume of advance commitments for its advertising, according to a person familiar with the matter. This person says TelevisaUnivision anticipates a double-digit-percentage increase in volume, with CPMs, or the cost of reaching 1,000 viewers, rising as much as 8% to 9%.Like other TV networks in the midst of selling upfront inventory this year, TelevisaUnivision noted significant advertiser interest in sports and streaming. Advertisers proved interested in the company’s soccer broadcasts, and saw ad investment in its streaming-video outlet, ViX more than double.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson admits he was nervous for the phone call to turn down an Iceland international call this summer for the benefit of the upcoming campaign with Bolton Wanderers.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorMadison Avenue’s growing interest in sports and streaming video helped Fox Corp. nab new ad dollars amid a softening market.The owner of the Fox broadcast network, Fox Sports and Fox News Channel expects an uptick in advertising commitments made in advance of its next programming schedule, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the company becomes the latest media outlet to wrap negotiations in the industry’s annual “upfront.”Advertisers were interested in Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming hub; the company’s sports events; and its Fox News programming, this person said, among other offerings.The company could see an uptick of volume committed to its primetime broadcast schedule in the mid-single-digit percentage range.

It’s Friday and that can mean only one thing, folks: another edition of International Insider. Jesse Whittock here to take you through another week in film and TV.

If there is any blossoming romance between Netflix and NBCUniversal amid speculation the former is looking for an ad sales partner, the latter’s CEO Jeff Shell wasn’t spilling the beans Wednesday when he sat down for a discussion at the Cannes Lions event.

progressive disease, Fox turned to alcohol, a part of his life that the star recently opened up about in an interview with comedian Mike Birbiglia. Remarkably, even when dealing with a tremor, which leaves him unable to sit still, Fox stated that the "body impulses" he feels as a Parkinson's patient are "nothing" compared to what he felt as an alcohol addict. Feeling erratic and out of control when he was heavily drinking, Fox shared: "I couldn't be still.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentIllumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri, the driving force between the “Despicable Me” and “Sing” franchises, was welcomed on stage like a rockstar at Barcelona’s CineEurope event on Monday. Founded 15 years ago, Universal’s co-owned animation banner Illumination is finally getting ready for the release “Minions: The Rise of Gru” in theaters on July 1.

reported Sunday.The news comes six months into the New York State Department of Labor’s investigation into her complaint that Fox News retaliated against her for speaking up about the discriminatory practice.In 2012, Francis left her post covering financial news for CNBC to become an anchor at Fox Business. About five years into her tenure, she was promoted to co-anchor of Fox News’ midday show “Outnumbered,” while continuing to co-host Fox Business’ “After The Bell” and making occasional appearances on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.”Francis told the Post that the meager salary increase she was offered prompted her to start gathering information about her male and female coworkers’ salaries.

Former Page 3 model Sam Fox married her partner Linda Olsen in a lavish ceremony in Epping Forest, Essex, over the weekend. The pair got engaged in March 2020 and were due to get married the same year, however, due to Covid they had to reschedule. Sam, 56, looked fabulous in a low-cut bridal gown adorned with gems that then puffed out into a tulle skirt which was long at the back but short at the front.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorTV’s upfront market is starting to close and ad dollars seem harder to collect.NBCUniversal expects the volume of advance advertising commitments secured in the annual haggle to be “in the same range as last year,” according to Jeff Shell, CEO of the Comcast owned unit. He said that declines due to “cord cutting were offset by pricing and Peacock for us,” during remarks made at an investor conference organized by Credit Suisse.

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