Jake Kline

Jake Kline

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Sports law associate; prolific curator/analyst on sports business/legal/media topics.

Apple TV Exec Morgan Wandell Departs to Launch Own Studio
SocialMay 13, 2026

Apple TV Exec Morgan Wandell Departs to Launch Own Studio

Morgan Wandell is exiting as #AppleTV's Head of International Development to launch his own production company. #Apple #streaming $AAPL

By Jake Kline
Conan O’Brien Returns to Host 99th Oscars
SocialMay 12, 2026

Conan O’Brien Returns to Host 99th Oscars

Conan O’Brien will host the #Oscars for a third consecutive year. The 99th #AcademyAwards will be on #ABC and #streaming on #Hulu March 14, 2027. $DIS

By Jake Kline
NFL Prioritizes Standalone Broadcast Windows for Media Partners
SocialMay 11, 2026

NFL Prioritizes Standalone Broadcast Windows for Media Partners

The #NFL is clearly focused on creating more standalone windows for its media partners. I discussed the logic behind this decision some weeks ago on #PathwayToThePodium. #NFLSchedule https://t.co/tSlqrzhbh3

By Jake Kline
Fox Doubles Down on Gordon Ramsay with Multiple Renewals
SocialMay 11, 2026

Fox Doubles Down on Gordon Ramsay with Multiple Renewals

#Fox continues to go all in on Gordon Ramsay, announcing renewals for #KitchenNightmares, #HellsKitchen, #GordonRamsaysSecretService and #NextLevelBaker, in addition to the previously announced return of #NextLevelChef. $FOXA $FOX

By Jake Kline
ABC Greenlights The Rookie North Starring Jay Ellis
SocialMay 11, 2026

ABC Greenlights The Rookie North Starring Jay Ellis

#ABC officially picks up #TheRookie spinoff #TheRookieNorth starring Jay Ellis. Produced by #Lionsgate & #Disney’s 20th TV. $DIS $LION

By Jake Kline
Four Fast and Furious TV Series in Development
SocialMay 11, 2026

Four Fast and Furious TV Series in Development

FOUR different #FastAndFurious TV series are in the works as #Universal looks to expand the film franchise to a different medium. $CMCSA

By Jake Kline
Disney Hits $2B Global Box Office, First Studio
SocialMay 10, 2026

Disney Hits $2B Global Box Office, First Studio

#Disney becomes the first studio to cross the $2B global box office mark in 2026. $DIS

By Jake Kline
WNBA Launches Biggest Season Ever with Expansion, Record Contracts
SocialMay 8, 2026

WNBA Launches Biggest Season Ever with Expansion, Record Contracts

Tonight marks the start of the #WNBA’s biggest season ever. Literally. New larger media deals with increased exposure. Two expansion franchises. The biggest player contracts in the league’s history.

By Jake Kline
NFLSchedule Drops May 14; GMFB Unveils International Slate
SocialMay 8, 2026

NFLSchedule Drops May 14; GMFB Unveils International Slate

#NFLSchedule Release confirmed for Thursday, May 14 at 8 pm et. Expect media partners to sprinkle some announcements in the lead-up, particularly with #Upfronts going on. #GMFB will reveal the international slate Wednesday morning. #NFL

By Jake Kline
ABC Renews RJ Decker for a Second Season
SocialMay 8, 2026

ABC Renews RJ Decker for a Second Season

#ABC has renewed freshman drama #RJDecker for a second season. Produced by #Disney’s 20th TV. $DIS

By Jake Kline
Watch Giro D'Italia on HBO Max and truTV
SocialMay 8, 2026

Watch Giro D'Italia on HBO Max and truTV

Reminder as the #GirodItaliaᴿᴾ gets underway that in addition to #streaming it on #HBOMax, people in the US can also watch daily coverage on the channel #truTV. #cycling $WBD

By Jake Kline
NBC Renews Law & Order for 26th Season.
SocialMay 8, 2026

NBC Renews Law & Order for 26th Season.

#NBC has renewed #LawAndOrder for a 26th season. The network's upfront presentation is Monday. #CMCSA

By Jake Kline
Jon Brown, Succession Alum, Co‑Showruns Harry Potter Season 2
SocialMay 6, 2026

Jon Brown, Succession Alum, Co‑Showruns Harry Potter Season 2

Jon Brown has been named co-showrunner for Season 2 of the #HarryPotter TV series. He was a writer on Season 1 and like co-showrunner Francesca Gardiner, is a #Succession alum. #HBO #HBOMax #streaming $WBD

By Jake Kline
F1 Secures Long-Term Sky Sports Broadcast Deal Until 2034
SocialMay 6, 2026

F1 Secures Long-Term Sky Sports Broadcast Deal Until 2034

#Formula1 has reached a new multiyear agreement with #Sky Sports to continue broadcasting #F1 through the 2034 season in the United Kingdom and Ireland and through 2032 in Italy. $CMCSA

By Jake Kline