ViacomCBS, Sinclair Strike Multi-Year Affiliation Deal

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs the film and TV landscape continue to shift in the wake of civic unrest and demand for social change, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and CBS Television are bolstering progress by entering a multi-year partnership to develop and produce scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms.The announcement of the agreement was made today by George Cheeks, President and

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCBS Television Studios and the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) have come to a multi-year content partnership agreement.Under the deal, the two organizations will work together to develop and produce scripted, unscripted, and documentary projects for linear and streaming platforms. The partnership will be aimed toward elevating a diverse range of voices as well as increasing the visibility of Black artists.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorThe NFL and free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV have extended their programming partnership in a multi-year agreement.After a one-year deal revealed last August, the NFL Channel delivered a curated version of library pro football fare.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmazon has landed the rights to develop the 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist New York Times story and podcast “The Jungle Prince of Delhi” as a drama series, Variety has learned.The story, written by Ellen Barry, delved into the history of the royal family of Oudh, deposed aristocrats living in a ruined palace in the Indian capital claiming to be the heirs to a fallen kingdom.Mira Nair is attached to direct the project and will also executive produce.

Peter White Television EditorThe Jungle Prince of Delhi, a New York Times expose about the fake royal family of Oudh, is in development at Amazon.The streamer has secured the exclusive rights to the story, which was also profiled on the paper’s podcast The Daily and was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist.Mira Nair, who recently directed six-part BBC drama A Suitable Boy, is attached to direct and exec produce.

Helen Flanagan has given her followers a peek inside her new home following her recent move.The former Coronation Street star admitted recently that finally getting the keys to the house meant her family was reunited again after living apart from partner Scott Sinclair since January. So far the mum of two has shown off her spacious living room and dining area as well as a glimpse of her kitchen while doing her I Am TV Fit mummy workouts.

Lorraine Kelly knows how to make us smile! On Wednesday, the TV star shared a heart-melting video of her daughter, 24-year-old Rosie, bonding with their beloved pet dog, Border Terrier Angus, and the two certainly have a special bond!MORE: Lorraine Kelly shows off gorgeous hair transformation after finally making it to the hairdressersThe pair could be seen laying on the sofa, with little Angus on Rosie's belly.

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“Sex and the City” and “Younger” creator Darren Star has inked an overall production and development deal with ViacomCBS’ entertainment and youth group.“Darren is a creative force behind some of the most seminal shows of our time and we are thrilled he will continue to call ViacomCBS his home as we rapidly expand our studios business,” said Chris McCarthy, president of ViacomCBS’ entertainment and youth group.Star will develop projects for the division’s various

Comcast-owned Sky and Sony Pictures Television have struck a new long-term content partnership across the U.K. and Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.

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Jill Goldsmith ViacomCBS (nd DISH Network Monday announced a multi-year renewal of their carriage agreement to continue delivering ViacomCBS’s portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news and sports networks to subscribers of DISH and OTT service Sling TV.Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Dish is a tough negotiator and has has shown a willingness to yank programming as costs rise. Most recently in June it took the NFL Network and NFL Redzone off its U.S.

Kandi Burruss‘ hubby, Todd Tucker shared a short clip featuring their daughter, Blaze Tucker. This young lady could not be any sweeter and fans and followers are in love with her.

Following the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell in New Hampshire this morning, one question is top of mind: how will this affect her friend Prince Andrew?Audrey Strauss, the acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, spoke of the royal during today's press conference officially announcing the charges against Maxwell.

Aitch and AJ Tracey are among the names on the lineup for Malta’s Escape 2 The Island festival, which is due to take place this summer despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Taking place August 28-30, other names on the bill include Fredo, Charlie Sloth, Headie One, Yxng Bane, Mist, Ms. Banks, Unknown T, and Dutchavelli.According to the festival’s website, “Malta will reopen to all flight destinations from July 15.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorAmazon’s Audible signed a multi-project development and first-look deal with James Patterson, and the bestselling author already has several audio-only exclusive projects already in the works.First on Patterson’s slate of Audible Originals is “The Coldest Case: A Black Book Drama,” performed by Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad,” “Westworld”), Krysten Ritter (“Breaking Bad,” “Jessica Jones”) and Nathalie Emmanuel (“Game of Thrones,” “Maze Runner”).In active development

Brandon Choe Photo EditorESPN’s Pablo Torre signed a multi-year contract extension to become the new host of the ESPN Daily podcast.

Anna Marie de la Fuente In a landmark deal, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has inked a multi-project development deal with acclaimed Chilean writer and author Jose Ignacio ‘Chascas’ Valenzuela, a prominent voice in the LGBTQ community.The three-project deal kicks off with “El Filo de Tu Piel,” a gay-themed romance based on Valenzuela’s eponymous novel.“A prolific screenwriter, Chascas’ impeccable storytelling talent is essential to bringing such important LGBTQ representation to the small

Dade Hayes Finance EditorViacomCBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group have reached multi-year renewals for eight CBS affiliates, covering some 3 million U.S. households.The group of affiliates includes Salt Lake City and Austin, both top-50 markets.

Eric O'Connor, Dimitri Hurt and Luis Arellano, started out as a company that represented YouTubers. Eventually, says Arellano, president of MPM Latin, “we shifted our business strategy to focus on creating our own intellectual property.