R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.
Latest articles by R. Thomas Umstead
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’; ‘Black Barbie’ Documentary: What’s Premiering This Week (June 17-23)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Charles Barkley To Retire from Broadcasting: ‘Next Year Is Going To Be My Last Year on Television’
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‘Inside the NBA’ star announces retirement amid potential end to TNT’s TV-rights deal with NBA
Golf’s U.S. Open, NHL Stanley Cup Finals: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (June 15-16)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
Weekly Cable Ratings: With NBA Playoffs Finished, Fox News Retakes Primetime Crown
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Cable news network wins 22nd straight week in total day
FX, Netflix Lead TCA Awards Nominations
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Freshman series ‘Shogun,’ ‘Baby Reindeer,’ ‘Ripley’ draw multiple nods
‘House of the Dragon’ Returns: What’s Premiering This Week (June 10-16)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
The Five Spot: Brie Miranda Bryant, SVP, Unscripted Development and Programming, Lifetime
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Programmer keeps network in touch with today’s women as it enters its 40th year
Netflix Renews ‘The Upshaws’ for Final Season
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Series to end with Part 7; Part 6 to debut in early 2025
Netflix's Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight Rescheduled For November
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Fight to take place nearly four months after postponed due to Tyson medical issue
Stanley Cup Finals Begin, French Open Concludes, NBA Finals Continue: What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (June 8-9)
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A look at the weekend's top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services
AMC Will Open Up ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol’ in September
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Second season of spinoff series debuts Sept. 29
BET Plus Renews ‘Average Joe’ For Second Season
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Dramedy series stars Deon Cole
ABC, ESPN Banking on Star Power To Drive NBA Finals Ratings
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Jayson Tatum of Celtics, Mavericks’ Luka Doncic look to shine on NBA’s biggest stage for Disney sports outlets
‘Keep the World Laughing Together:‘ Hartbeat's Luke Kelly-Clyne Outlines Studio’s Production Strategy (Content Spotlight)
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Hulu's 'Prom Dates' movie among original projects developed by Kevin Hart-founded Hartbeat production company
Wonder Women of Los Angeles 2024: Connie Orlando
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EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, BET Media Group
Wonder Women of Los Angeles 2024: Geraldine Moriba
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Senior VP and Chief Content Officer, theGrio
Weekly Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs Drive TNT to Sixth-Straight Primetime Win
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Western Conference Finals deliver for drama net as Fox News notches 21st consecutive total-day win
Revolt Founder Sean Combs Sells His Majority Stake
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Hip-hop mogul unloads shares in company amid multiple sexual assault allegations
Disney Plus Debuts ‘The Acolyte’; Starz’s ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Returns for Final Season: What’s Premiering This Week (June 3-9)
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A listing of original new and returning series, movies and documentaries debuting this week on streaming and cable services
Starz’s ‘Outlander’ Returns in November
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Second half of drama series’ seventh season to debut Nov. 22
Netflix’s Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Boxing Event Postponed
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Fight delayed after Tyson suffers medical scare
Chicago Bears to Headline HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Sports Documentary Series
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'Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Chicago Bears' to debut August 6
NHL Playoffs, ‘UFC 302’; What’s on This Weekend in TV Sports (June 1-2)
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A look at the weekend’s top TV sports events on broadcast, cable and streaming services