Law & Order

Comet, CHARGE! and TBD. Deliver Highest Viewership in Networks’ History

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

and TBD., the company’s free, over-the-air, national networks have continued to see rapid growth, delivering the highest viewership in the networks’ history, with double-digit ratings increases.

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  • and TBD., the company’s free, over-the-air, national networks have continued to see rapid growth, delivering the highest viewership in the networks’ history, with double-digit ratings increases.
  • The trend continued in January 2024 with Comet +28%, CHARGE +11% and TBD +7% compared to January 2023.
  • Grimm, which launched on Comet in Jul ‘23, has increased viewership among P25-54 each quarter.
  • is the network’s highest rated program ever, comprising 7 out of TBD's top 10 telecasts ever, with its highest averaging 75,000 P25-54.

RCI Management Services Names Dean Reardon Director & Shaun Kevlin Assistant Director of Nightclub Operations

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Anakar, President and Director of Operations of RCI Management Services, Inc. (RCIMS) is pleased to announce Dean Reardon has been named Director and Shaun Kevlin Assistant Director of Nightclub Operations.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Anakar, President and Director of Operations of RCI Management Services, Inc. (RCIMS) is pleased to announce Dean Reardon has been named Director and Shaun Kevlin Assistant Director of Nightclub Operations.
  • RCIMS is the subsidiary of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) that provides support services for its clubs and restaurants.
  • Mr. Reardon joined RCIMS in 2017 as Vice President of Nightclub Operations.
  • The elevation of Mr. Reardon will enable Mr. Anakar to focus more time on the overall operations of RCIMS.

Leadership Aroostook’s Second Graduating Class Creates Operational Plans to Move the County Forward

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Friday, July 14, 2023

The first year’s Leadership Aroostook class developed two unique and creative strategic plans designed to help foster workforce and economic development in the County.

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  • The first year’s Leadership Aroostook class developed two unique and creative strategic plans designed to help foster workforce and economic development in the County.
  • Building on the work of last year’s students, this year’s Leadership Aroostook graduating class created all of the timelines, action items and key milestones needed to make the existing strategic plans a reality.
  • The 2023 Leadership Aroostook students presented their operational plans and graduated from the program on June 1, 2023.
  • “Programs like Leadership Aroostook help new and developing talent grow and flourish here in the County,” said Paul Towle, president and CEO of Aroostook Partnership.

Citytv Announces Greenlight of LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT from Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc.

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Monday, June 5, 2023

TORONTO, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citytv today announces the all-new, one-hour crime drama Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, an adaptation of the legendary Law & Order brand, slated to air on Citytv in Spring 2024. Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto. Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians. As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.   “The timeless appeal of the cases explored in the globally successful Law & Order franchise continue to draw in Citytv audiences week after week,” said Hayden Mindell, Senior Vice President, Television, Rogers Sports & Media. “We’re thrilled to be in partnership with Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., to bring Canadian stories to this iconic format.”

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  • Produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc., in association with Citytv, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent consists of 10 one-hour episodes, with production taking place this fall in Toronto.
  • Based on the classic series created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent will showcase original Canadian stories written and produced by, and starring, Canadians.
  • As a psychological thriller wrapped in a criminal investigation, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate high-profile crime and corruption in metro Toronto.
  • Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent is produced by Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv with distribution by Universal Television.

Oceana Canada warns the urgency to rebuild fisheries has never been greater in the face of climate change, overfishing and biodiversity loss

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Fisheries rebuilding is an urgent issue, with threats like climate change, overfishing and pollution devastating the oceans.

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  • Fisheries rebuilding is an urgent issue, with threats like climate change, overfishing and pollution devastating the oceans.
  • Oceana Canada has also campaigned for and applauded the introduction of new legislation and regulations to rebuild abundance through the Fisheries Act.
  • Speakers and panelists include academics from across Canada, representatives from Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Fisheries Council of Canada, and Ocean Choice International.
  • To date, nearly 40,000 people have signed a petition calling on Canadas Fisheries Minister to stop overfishing in Canada.

MHz Choice announces the debut of its first title from Malta with Merjen

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merjen, the first Maltese series to hit MHz Choice is a dark tale where toxic relationships, addiction and grief lead to more than one tragedy. Inspired by real events, young lovers Merjen (Claire Magro) and Bertu (Fabio Mifsud) can't escape their passion for each other and the thin line between passion and dangerous jealousy becomes more and more porous over the course of the series, ultimately leading to murder. The story goes back and forth in time narrated by Merjen's adoptive grandmother. She narrates the young couple's passion through Bertu's spiral into abuse, and Merjen's bitter remorse as a young single mother. The non-linear plot is anything but predictable as plot twists are waiting for viewers towards the climax of the series.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merjen, the first Maltese series to hit MHz Choiceis a dark tale where toxic relationships, addiction and grief lead to more than one tragedy.
  • She narrates the young couple's passion through Bertu's spiral into abuse, and Merjen's bitter remorse as a young single mother.
  • MHz Networks offers viewers access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice.
  • Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now, available on Samsung TV Plus.

SiriusXM and Audio Up Inc. Announce Launch of Two New Original Scripted Podcasts Under Creative and Strategic Agreement

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and innovative podcast content studio Audio Up today announced the forthcoming launches of two new original scripted musical podcasts, the first co-branded productions under the creative and strategic agreement between the two companies.

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  • The series was created and co-written by Audio Up Founder and CEO Jared Gutstadt and features original music from Gutstadt, Jeff Peters, and Hero the Band.
  • Actor Anthony Anderson (Black-ish, Law & Order) makes his podcast acting debut in this nostalgic scripted musical series.
  • "With SiriusXM, Audio Up has an alliance with shared creative vision and unprecedented opportunity for scale.
  • With these groundbreaking properties, Audio Up's goal is to create a new and innovative form of IP, and bring audio blockbusters to life.

Niftify Announces NFT Platform Beta Launch, Sells Out Exclusive NFT Drop with Ice-T

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Friday, November 12, 2021

The beta launch allows creators, collectors, traders, gamers, enterprises, and NFT enthusiasts to test and explore the new marketplace.

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  • The beta launch allows creators, collectors, traders, gamers, enterprises, and NFT enthusiasts to test and explore the new marketplace.
  • Dropped today and created in collaboration with artist Tommy the Animator , this drop includes 300 rare NFTs.
  • By buying The Syndicate NFTs, users gain access to the S Lounge, a virtual metaverse, with exclusive experiences.
  • Niftify aims to take NFTs out of their infancy and bring them to the real world by unlocking their true potential.

Judas And the Black Messiah and Tenet Motion Picture Winners at the 8th Annual LMGI Awards 'Celebrate The Where'

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Monday, October 25, 2021

Link To Stream the LMGI AWARDS 2021 SHOW: CLICK HERE

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  • Link To Stream the LMGI AWARDS 2021 SHOW: CLICK HERE
    Said John Rakich, LMGI President, "'International' isn't a big enough word for what we do.
  • It's easy to imagine a scene taking place at any spot on the globe, or somewhere in outer space, or in a world that exists in a post-apocalyptic universe.
  • The Motion Picture winners areJudas and the Black Messiah(Warner Bros-Bill Garvey, Tim Kanieski) andTenet(Warner Bros - Janice Polley/LMGI, Julie Hannum/LMGI, Klaus Darrelman/LMGI).
  • Committee Chair of this year's LMGI Awards was veteran Location Manager and LMGI PresidentJohn Rakich(Shadowhunters, Hemlock Grove, See).

Research & Analytics Company, TailWind Activation, Announces New Pilot Program

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Monday, October 4, 2021

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TailWind Activation, a research and analytics company , today announced the launch of a new pilot program which provides overnight feedback from viewers of network drama and comedy programming.

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  • DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --TailWind Activation, a research and analytics company , today announced the launch of a new pilot program which provides overnight feedback from viewers of network drama and comedy programming.
  • TailWind Activation was founded earlier this year by market research veterans Tom Markert and Doug Pierce, who worked together for years at Nielsen.
  • TailWind Activation was founded to provide more in-depth and subjective answers to the vital question: "Why viewers either negatively or positively react to primetime television programming."
  • TailWind Activation is a research and analytics company designed to provide real world and real time feedback on television programming.