America loves a royal wedding. But this time around, the fact that the fair prince’s betrothed is an American actress has sent interest in the May 19 nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle into overdrive, creating programming and marketing opportunities for major networks.
“It’s a fairy tale. Who doesn’t love fairy tales?” said Libby Leist, executive producer of NBC’s “Today,” which, like other network morning shows, are going all-in on royals coverage this week.
“It’s all about history, it’s about tradition, it’s about fashion,” she said. “It’s got a little something for everybody, which is why we are going so big on it.”
The major news outlets are sending top anchors and an army of producers and crew members to capture the tradition and finery that will be on display at Windsor Castle, along with a highly telegenic bride and groom. Lifestyle...
“It’s a fairy tale. Who doesn’t love fairy tales?” said Libby Leist, executive producer of NBC’s “Today,” which, like other network morning shows, are going all-in on royals coverage this week.
“It’s all about history, it’s about tradition, it’s about fashion,” she said. “It’s got a little something for everybody, which is why we are going so big on it.”
The major news outlets are sending top anchors and an army of producers and crew members to capture the tradition and finery that will be on display at Windsor Castle, along with a highly telegenic bride and groom. Lifestyle...
- 5/16/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
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