or


[02/05/14 - 10:31 AM]
CBS Corporation Announces Multi-Platform Syndication Launch for "Blue Bloods"
Hulu Plus, WGN America and ION Broadcasting are among the planned outlets.

[via press release from CBS]

CBS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MULTI-PLATFORM SYNDICATION LAUNCH FOR "BLUE BLOODS"

Hulu Plus and CBS Announce New SVOD Deal for Hit CBS Drama Starring Tom Selleck

WGN America Acquires Exclusive Basic Cable Rights for "Blue Bloods"

ION Broadcasting Licenses Exclusive Weekday, Primetime Syndication Rights for Off-Network Episodes

LOS ANGELES - Feb. 5, 2014 - CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) announced today a multi-platform syndication model for its top-rated drama BLUE BLOODS, licensing off-network episodes of the series to distribution partners in broadcast, cable and subscription video on demand (SVOD).

For subscription video on demand (SVOD), CBS has signed a non-exclusive content licensing agreement with Hulu Plus, which will offer its subscribers the first four seasons of BLUE BLOODS, beginning later this year.

CBS also announced a new licensing agreement with WGN America, which will present off-network episodes of BLUE BLOODS exclusively on basic cable, also starting later this year.

As previously announced, ION Broadcasting has acquired the exclusive weekday, primetime syndication rights and will broadcast previous seasons of BLUE BLOODS on its stations in Fall 2014.

"BLUE BLOODS has been a tower of ratings strength and success on CBS for four seasons," said Scott Koondel, Chief Corporate Content Licensing Officer for CBS Corporation. "We're excited to match this hit series with first class distribution partners in a way that serves their unique audiences while achieving full syndication value for an important CBS programming asset."

"BLUE BLOODS is a fantastic addition to our growing library of top CBS programming," said Mike Hopkins, Chief Executive Officer for Hulu. "The show's engaging characters and emotional drama make it a perfect fit for on-demand viewing, and subscribers can catch up on all four seasons of this serialized procedural whenever they want on Hulu Plus."

"We've built a solid partnership with CBS over the past several years and look forward to expanding this relationship with BLUE BLOODS," said Brandon Burgess, Chairman and CEO of ION Media Networks. "The quality, brand equity and consumer following of CBS dramas are a valuable element in our strategy of serving our loyal and growing audiences with high quality procedural dramas."

Now in its fourth season on CBS, BLUE BLOODS is averaging 14 million viewers, up +7% from last year. Its most recent episode delivered its largest audience since the series premiere in 2010. BLUE BLOODS is one of the top 10 scripted series in viewers on broadcast television and has been Friday's most watched program for four consecutive seasons.

BLUE BLOODS is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry (Len Cariou), during his stint as chief. A source of pride and concern for Frank is his eldest son, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg), a seasoned detective, family man and Iraq War vet who on occasion uses dubious tactics to solve cases with his partner, Detective Maria Baez (Marisa Ramirez). The Reagan women in the family include Erin (Bridget Moynahan), a N.Y. Assistant D.A. who also serves as the legal compass for her siblings and father, as well as a single parent to her teenage daughter Nicky (Sami Gayle); and Linda (Amy Carlson), Danny's supportive wife. Jamie (Will Estes) is the youngest Reagan, a Harvard Law graduate and the family's "golden boy." Unable to deny the family tradition, Jamie decided to give up a lucrative future in law and follow in the family footsteps as a cop.

BLUE BLOODS was created by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green and is executive produced by Leonard Goldberg and Kevin Wade. It is produced by CBS Television Studios.

About CBS Corporation

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand - "the Eye" - one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, outdoor advertising, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, TVGN (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Lionsgate), Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio, CBS Outdoor, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group (CBS Studios International and CBS Television Distribution), CBS Interactive, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to www.cbscorporation.com.





  [february 2014]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· BLUE BLOODS (CBS)





[07/29/26 - 12:11 PM]
Video: "Cupertino" Official Teaser Trailer - CBS
Your first look at the David vs. Goliath legal drama set in the heart of Silicon Valley.

[07/29/26 - 12:03 PM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of July 20
"Ride or Die," "Elle," "Off Campus," "Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya," and "See You at Work Tomorrow!" led all original series worldwide.

[07/29/26 - 10:17 AM]
Official Key Art for FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" Now Available
The series follows "Snowfall" characters Wanda Bell (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John) as they fight to reinvent themselves in '90s Los Angeles, where the fallout from the crack epidemic is fueling a new game: the rise of West Coast rap.

[07/29/26 - 10:06 AM]
Bravo's "The Valley" Three-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
"The Valley" is averaging 2.1 million total viewers across platforms with season 3 ranking among the top 10 most-watched Bravo seasons of all time on Peacock.

[07/29/26 - 10:02 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: "Chad Powers" Season 2
Season two returns with all episodes Thursday, September 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

[07/29/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Sterling Point" - Sneak Peek - Prime Video
The truth always comes out sooner or later. "Sterling Point" premieres August 5 on Prime Video.

[07/29/26 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen 20th Anniversary Special," Airing Tuesday, Sept. 29
The groundbreaking comedy series created and hosted by Byron Allen honors its 20th anniversary with a two-hour primetime special that captures two decades of unforgettable laughs, candid stories and a celebration of the show's lasting place in the world of comedy.

[07/29/26 - 09:03 AM]
Starz and Crunchyroll Announce New U.S. Streaming Bundle Available on Prime Video
New customers can access both streamers for $16.99/month, a more than 23 percent savings.

[07/29/26 - 08:10 AM]
The Mystery Deepens: Prime Video Announces Casting for "Young Sherlock" Season Two
Olivia Williams, Indira Varma, Sophie Skelton, and Aidan Gillen join as series regulars.

[07/29/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After losing one of their own, the Pogues chase revenge and redemption as they pursue a stolen artifact with the power to change their fortunes.

[07/29/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" - Season 18 Official Trailer - FX
Charlie, Mac, Dennis, Dee and Frank are more out of control than ever, taking on inheritances, automation, conspiracy theories, sobriety's cultural swing and chaos at Paddy's.

[07/29/26 - 07:01 AM]
Season 4 of Hit Docuseries "Betrayal," Based on the No. 1 True Crime Podcast, Begins Streaming Tuesday, Aug. 4, on Hulu
The three-part docuseries, "Betrayal: Dirty Secrets," spotlights the devastation and perseverance of a family when a shocking confession reveals how a husband and father had been abusing his position of authority to pursue a secret sexual life.

[07/29/26 - 06:43 AM]
FOX Sports Continues to Expand Horse Racing Coverage to Del Mar in New Multi-Year Deal
Beginning in 2027, FOX Sports will become the exclusive home of live television coverage from Del Mar, including the track's signature summer and fall meets.

[07/29/26 - 06:01 AM]
Graeme Thomas King Upped to Series Regular for MGM+'s "Robin Hood" Season Two
He'll reprise his role as Prince John, the cunning younger son of King Henry II whose ambition and shifting loyalties intensify the kingdom's growing power struggle.

[07/29/26 - 06:01 AM]
"American Idol" Renewed for Landmark 25th Season on ABC and Disney+
The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu.