Amazon MGM Studios And Universal Television Team On Tennis Academy Series ‘Rally’ From Julie Plec, Andre Agassi And Entertainment 360

While the recent tennis season has come to a close, Amazon MGM Studios, Universal Television and Entertainment 360 along with ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Tennis Channel Hires Amazon’s Former Entertainment Chief Jeff Blackburn as CEO

The Sinclair-owned sports channel has hired the tech veteran, who joined Amazon in 1998 shortly after its IPO, helped launch Prime Video and managed the acquisition of MGM. By Alex Weprin Senior ...
Variety

Former Amazon Entertainment Boss Jeff Blackburn Named CEO of Tennis Channel

Former Amazon entertainment chief Jeff Blackburn has been tapped as chairman and CEO of the Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel. During his more than 20-year tenure at Amazon, Blackburn oversaw the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Amazon Expands ‘Top Class’ Franchise With Tennis Offshoot (Exclusive)

The four-episode series will offer a look into the world of junior tennis and counts Sloane Stephens and LeBron James among its exec producers. By Lesley Goldberg Television Editor, West Coast With ...
RBR

Sinclair’s Tennis Channel Attracts Amazon Vet As Its New Head

He spent 24 years at Amazon, and is the prime architect (no pun intended) of the digital streaming expansion into on-demand entertainment and live sports, building Prime Video, Amazon Studios, Amazon ...