TV News Roundup: March 18, 2015
- Renewals from FOX and Amazon
- Will Apple TV happen in 2015?
- Sling TV adds more networks
- A&E developing vampire drama
FOX renews sophomore drama:
Despite mediocre ratings, FOX gave SLEPPY HOLLOW an 18 episode order for season three.
Amazon order second season of new drama:
The new cop drama BOSCH received a second season order from Amazon Studios.
E places fashion series on hiatus:
After two of the four hosts quit the show, E! has placed FASHION POLICE on hiatus, until September. Since the passing of Joan Rivers, the series has been one debacle after another. Perhaps 6 months of clean up will do it some good.
Season to date network averages:
- Total Viewers (in millions): CBS (11.55), NBC (9.26), ABC (7.88), FOX (6.16), Univision (2.94), CW (2.11), Telemundo (1.37)
- A18-49 Ratings (rating/share):
NBC (2.7/8), CBS (2.4/8), ABC (2.2/7), FOX (2.1/7), Univision (1.1/4), CW (0.8/4), Telemundo (0.5/2) - A25-54 Ratings (ratings/share): CBS (3.3/9), NBC (3.3/9), ABC (2.7/7), FOX (2.4/7), CW (0.9/2)
Apple to launch OTT this fall:
It has been a rumored for many years, but it may finally happen. Apple is looking to launch its OTT service this fall, with 25 channels, according to a Wall Street Journal report. But, unlike Sling TV, Apple will include broadcast networks, except NBC, and the subscription fee will be higher, around $30 to $40 a month. Sling TV is just $20 a month.
Speaking of Sling TV:
Since we are on the subject of OTT services, Sling TV will now be supported on Xbox One, the first gaming console to have the OTT service. The service also added A&E Networks to it stable of offerings.
A&E developing novel/movie into TV series:
The vampire romance LET THE RIGHT ONE IN has been seen in different media formats. A novel, both a Swedish(2008) and American(2010) movie, and possibly an A&E TV series. The production is still under development, with no series commitment, yet.
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