Like the other major broadcast networks, NBC's schedule is heavily influenced by production delays due to the writers and actors strikes. However, unlike the others, NBC has new episodes of several original scripted shows ready to go. Will this give the Peacock Network a significant leg up in the ratings for the whole 2023-24 television season? How many NBC shows will be cancelled or renewed by the end? Stay tuned.
NBC shows this season (so far): America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Deal or No Deal Island, Extended Family, Found, The Irrational, La Brea, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Svu, Lopez vs Lopez, Magnum Pi, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Transplant, The Voice, The Wall, and Weakest Link.
There's lots of data that NBC execs look at when...
NBC shows this season (so far): America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Deal or No Deal Island, Extended Family, Found, The Irrational, La Brea, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Svu, Lopez vs Lopez, Magnum Pi, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Transplant, The Voice, The Wall, and Weakest Link.
There's lots of data that NBC execs look at when...
- 4/18/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Will Paramount Global end up looking for a new dance partner, or will David Ellison’s Skydance Media get to clinch a deal and celebrate with a victory dance? Hollywood and Wall Street insiders alike are wondering about questions like these as the future of Shari Redstone’s media and entertainment empire hangs in the balance.
After all, Skydance remains in an exclusive period until early May to possibly finalize a two-step deal to acquire Paramount Global and its controlling shareholder National Amusements (Nai), led by Paramount non-executive chair Shari Redstone. According to a CNBC report, citing sources, Skydance will meet with Paramount management and start its due diligence process next week.
The structure of the proposed transaction has caused concern among some investors, though; they worry that a deal would benefit Redstone but dilute non-voting shareholders of Paramount. The company’s stock closed at $11.97 last Friday but has fallen around 10 percent since then.
After all, Skydance remains in an exclusive period until early May to possibly finalize a two-step deal to acquire Paramount Global and its controlling shareholder National Amusements (Nai), led by Paramount non-executive chair Shari Redstone. According to a CNBC report, citing sources, Skydance will meet with Paramount management and start its due diligence process next week.
The structure of the proposed transaction has caused concern among some investors, though; they worry that a deal would benefit Redstone but dilute non-voting shareholders of Paramount. The company’s stock closed at $11.97 last Friday but has fallen around 10 percent since then.
- 4/11/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Madonna‘s live performances take a lot of inspiration from the theatrical rock of the 1970s, so it makes sense that her “provocative performances” started with one song by The Who. In middle school, she performed one of The Who’s most famous songs in school and was shunned by her peers. Eventually, that sort of controversy would work out in her favor. However, this doesn’t mean Madonna ever looked at herself as cool or a trendsetter.
Madonna said her brothers introduced her to songs by The Who and The Rolling Stones
During a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone, the Queen of Pop revealed that she has a rockin’ side. “Everyone thinks I was born in a disco,” she said. “My older brothers were in the basement listening to The Who and The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, [Led] Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love,’ The Who’s ‘Baba O’Riley.'...
Madonna said her brothers introduced her to songs by The Who and The Rolling Stones
During a 2009 interview with Rolling Stone, the Queen of Pop revealed that she has a rockin’ side. “Everyone thinks I was born in a disco,” she said. “My older brothers were in the basement listening to The Who and The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, [Led] Zeppelin’s ‘Whole Lotta Love,’ The Who’s ‘Baba O’Riley.'...
- 4/11/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
IMAX has revealed more fascinating details on the upcoming 2nd generation of its new fleet of 65mm film cameras. The new cameras will be made from the same materials that belong to Formula One and fighter jets. That means, alloys of carbon fiber and Titanium, honeycomb sandwich panels, wireless connectivity, new optics, a five-inch full-color display, and more. The goal is to make those beasts more user-friendly.
Prototype and features of the 2nd generation of IMAX 65mm film cameras. 2nd generation of IMAX film cameras
For some time, IMAX has been working to update its fleet of 65mm film cameras. A session titled The tech behind IMAX (discussion of “What Makes IMAX So Expensive?”) held by The Wall Street Journal, reveals more ultra fascinating stuff regarding the new cameras. In fact, it’s not just an upgrade, as IMAX only has 9 film cameras, which are all decades old. IMAX has...
Prototype and features of the 2nd generation of IMAX 65mm film cameras. 2nd generation of IMAX film cameras
For some time, IMAX has been working to update its fleet of 65mm film cameras. A session titled The tech behind IMAX (discussion of “What Makes IMAX So Expensive?”) held by The Wall Street Journal, reveals more ultra fascinating stuff regarding the new cameras. In fact, it’s not just an upgrade, as IMAX only has 9 film cameras, which are all decades old. IMAX has...
- 4/9/2024
- by Yossy Mendelovich
- YMCinema
Below, you'll find a list of NBC's recent/current/upcoming primetime TV shows and their present status. To see a series' ratings, click the links in the middle column.
Shows include America's Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, America’s Got Talent: Extreme, America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, American Auto, American Ninja Warrior, American Song Contest, The Blacklist, Capitol One College Bowl, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, The Courtship, Dancing with Myself, Dateline NBC, Deal or No Deal Island, Destination X, Dr. Wolf, Family Game Fight, For God and Country, Found, Gone, Good Times, Grand Crew, Home Sweet Home, The Irrational, La Brea, LA Fire & Rescue, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Lopez vs. Lopez, New Amsterdam, The New World, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Songland, St. Denis Medical, Surviving Earth, Transplant, The Voice, The Wall, The Weakest Link, The Wheel,...
Shows include America's Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, America’s Got Talent: Extreme, America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, American Auto, American Ninja Warrior, American Song Contest, The Blacklist, Capitol One College Bowl, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, The Courtship, Dancing with Myself, Dateline NBC, Deal or No Deal Island, Destination X, Dr. Wolf, Family Game Fight, For God and Country, Found, Gone, Good Times, Grand Crew, Home Sweet Home, The Irrational, La Brea, LA Fire & Rescue, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Lopez vs. Lopez, New Amsterdam, The New World, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Songland, St. Denis Medical, Surviving Earth, Transplant, The Voice, The Wall, The Weakest Link, The Wheel,...
- 4/6/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Every year, the NBC television network airs new and continuing TV series. Many are cancelled and many are renewed by the season's end. Although everyone understands that Nielsen ratings usually play a big role in TV cancellations and renewals, most fans do not get to participate in that system. So, we are offering you the chance to rate NBC TV shows here, instead.
NBC TV series that have premiered (so far) during the 2023-24 television season: America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, Deal or No Deal Island, Extended Family, Found, The Irrational, La Brea, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Svu, Lopez vs Lopez, Magnum Pi, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Transplant, The Voice, and The Wall.
Here's a ranking of how the NBC TV shows from the 2023-24 season (roughly...
NBC TV series that have premiered (so far) during the 2023-24 television season: America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, Deal or No Deal Island, Extended Family, Found, The Irrational, La Brea, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Svu, Lopez vs Lopez, Magnum Pi, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, Transplant, The Voice, and The Wall.
Here's a ranking of how the NBC TV shows from the 2023-24 season (roughly...
- 4/3/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“The Wall” is the most expensive game show on television, with upwards of $12 million on the line for the lucky pairs of contestants. Alas, no one has ever claimed that much money — the biggest haul to date is under $2 million — but that doesn’t stop people from trying. Chris Hardwick hosts the LeBron James-produced reality TV show, which first debuted December 19, 2016 on NBC. Scroll through our photo gallery below to see “The Wall” winners list of million-dollar records through the years. Gallery updated April 2024.
The program tasks pairs of loved ones with answering trivia questions and trying their luck on the 40-foot-tall Plinko-style wall. Correct answers turn the balls green and add money to their bank; incorrect answers turn the balls red and steal money from their total. At the end of each episode, the contestants must decide whether to take the guaranteed amount (their Free Fall earnings plus...
The program tasks pairs of loved ones with answering trivia questions and trying their luck on the 40-foot-tall Plinko-style wall. Correct answers turn the balls green and add money to their bank; incorrect answers turn the balls red and steal money from their total. At the end of each episode, the contestants must decide whether to take the guaranteed amount (their Free Fall earnings plus...
- 4/3/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
It was one year ago on Friday that The Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on espionage charges that the U.S. government has called “fiction.”
On Thursday, Gershkovich’s detention was extended by another three months, according to the Journal, as he awaits trial.
The Journal said in a statement, “It’s a ruling that ensures Evan will sit in a Russian prison well past one year. It was also Evan’s 12th court appearance, baseless proceedings that falsely portray him as something other than what he is—a journalist who was doing his job. He should never have been detained. Journalism is not a crime, and we continue to demand his immediate release.”
Gershkovich was detained on March 29, 2023 by Russia’s security service. It was the first time that Russia has charged an overseas reporter with spying since the end of the Cold War. The...
On Thursday, Gershkovich’s detention was extended by another three months, according to the Journal, as he awaits trial.
The Journal said in a statement, “It’s a ruling that ensures Evan will sit in a Russian prison well past one year. It was also Evan’s 12th court appearance, baseless proceedings that falsely portray him as something other than what he is—a journalist who was doing his job. He should never have been detained. Journalism is not a crime, and we continue to demand his immediate release.”
Gershkovich was detained on March 29, 2023 by Russia’s security service. It was the first time that Russia has charged an overseas reporter with spying since the end of the Cold War. The...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
As Kevin Hart sat in the audience with family and friends for The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize, there were many jokes about his height, quips about his wealth and jabs at his productivity.
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
What there was very little of was anything political, reflecting Hart’s own style that tends to avoid such topical humor.
Chris Rock did have one moment, though.
“The Mark Twain Award this year. If Trump wins, next year will be the Mark Fuhrman award,” Rock said.
As the audience laughed, Rock added, “It’s going to be nothing but banjos up there.”
He also was among the comics who did a bit of roasting of Hart. “Look at that smile,” Rock said. “You got that second wife happiness.” Hart, surrounded by his wife and kids, laughed.
Like others, though, Rock talked of Hart’s rise to become one of the most successful comedians of all time,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO just dropped two trailers for the second season of House of the Dragon, and the world has been obsessing over it ever since. Releasing two trailers with two different sides of the Dance of the Dragons, the marketing strategy is quite brilliant. But we are not here to talk about marketing strategy.
During the trailers of the blacks (Queen Rhaenyra’s side), we see a brief glimpse of The Wall and, quite possibly, Lord Cregan Stark. Being the Lord of Winterfell, Stark has quite an interesting story to tell, and showrunner Ryan Condal is quite excited for the world to meet Cregan Stark!
Jacaerys Velaryon and Cregan Stark in a still from House of the Dragon season 2
Ryan Condal Is Excited For The World To Meet Cregan Stark In the House of the Dragon!
People might remember that during the end of season 1 of the HBO show, Rhaenyra laid...
During the trailers of the blacks (Queen Rhaenyra’s side), we see a brief glimpse of The Wall and, quite possibly, Lord Cregan Stark. Being the Lord of Winterfell, Stark has quite an interesting story to tell, and showrunner Ryan Condal is quite excited for the world to meet Cregan Stark!
Jacaerys Velaryon and Cregan Stark in a still from House of the Dragon season 2
Ryan Condal Is Excited For The World To Meet Cregan Stark In the House of the Dragon!
People might remember that during the end of season 1 of the HBO show, Rhaenyra laid...
- 3/22/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
America’s Got Talent will be back on NBC this summer, and we can’t wait to see the impressive performers who make their way to the competition.
On Monday, the network confirmed that the highly anticipated 19th season will debut on Tuesday, May 28, at 8/7c.
Once again, Simon Cowell will lead the search for the next wave of performers alongside returning judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara.
Terry Crews will continue as host, and NBC promises we’ll see some of the “wildest acts” ever to appear on the show.
There will likely be a hiatus after the auditions conclude due to NBC’s commitment to airing the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The good news is that the network has already revealed when we can expect the live shows to get underway.
How will the Olympics impact America’s Got Talent?
The lucky date is Tuesday, August 13, while results shows are...
On Monday, the network confirmed that the highly anticipated 19th season will debut on Tuesday, May 28, at 8/7c.
Once again, Simon Cowell will lead the search for the next wave of performers alongside returning judges Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, and Sofia Vergara.
Terry Crews will continue as host, and NBC promises we’ll see some of the “wildest acts” ever to appear on the show.
There will likely be a hiatus after the auditions conclude due to NBC’s commitment to airing the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The good news is that the network has already revealed when we can expect the live shows to get underway.
How will the Olympics impact America’s Got Talent?
The lucky date is Tuesday, August 13, while results shows are...
- 3/18/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, and Sofia Vergara on ‘America’s Got Talent’ (Photo by Trae Patton/NBC)
NBC’s 2024 summer lineup includes new episodes of Password, The Wall, and Weakest Link, along with the season 19 premiere of America’s Got Talent. The summer also serves up the season 16 premiere of American Ninja Warrior hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
More importantly, NBC’s the broadcast host of the 2024 Olympic Games taking place in Paris from July 26th through August 11th. The network plans to air at least nine hours of Olympic coverage each day. NBC’s 19th Olympic Games will mark the first in which Peacock will stream every sport and event, including the 329 medal events.
NBC’s Summer Schedule
Weakest Link (10 – 11 P.M. Et/Pt) *New Episodes* – Moves to Mondays beginning May 20th
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the iconic British import and international game show...
NBC’s 2024 summer lineup includes new episodes of Password, The Wall, and Weakest Link, along with the season 19 premiere of America’s Got Talent. The summer also serves up the season 16 premiere of American Ninja Warrior hosted by Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila.
More importantly, NBC’s the broadcast host of the 2024 Olympic Games taking place in Paris from July 26th through August 11th. The network plans to air at least nine hours of Olympic coverage each day. NBC’s 19th Olympic Games will mark the first in which Peacock will stream every sport and event, including the 329 medal events.
NBC’s Summer Schedule
Weakest Link (10 – 11 P.M. Et/Pt) *New Episodes* – Moves to Mondays beginning May 20th
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the iconic British import and international game show...
- 3/18/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
NBC has lotsa summer games on tap ahead of the Summer Games.
The network on Monday released premiere dates for the summertime fare it has planned ahead of its late July/early August coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games being held this time around in Paris (France, not Texas).
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First up: Before summer technically arrives, NBC will launch a...
The network on Monday released premiere dates for the summertime fare it has planned ahead of its late July/early August coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games being held this time around in Paris (France, not Texas).
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First up: Before summer technically arrives, NBC will launch a...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
“America’s Got Talent” Season 19 has set its summer premiere date.
The newest season of the beloved competition show is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 28, from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt. Subsequent results shows will broadcast Wednesday nights from 8-9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara are set to return as judges, with Cowell also serving as an executive producer for the show. Terry Crews will also reprise his hosting duties as performers compete to take home the $1 million prize.
The 19th installment of “America’s Got Talent” will debut this summer alongside the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place July 26-Aug.11 in Paris, as well as new seasons of “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.”
“Weakest Link” will start off NBC...
The newest season of the beloved competition show is slated to premiere Tuesday, May 28, from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, with live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium kicking off Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 8-10 p.m. Et/Pt. Subsequent results shows will broadcast Wednesday nights from 8-9 p.m. Et/Pt.
Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara are set to return as judges, with Cowell also serving as an executive producer for the show. Terry Crews will also reprise his hosting duties as performers compete to take home the $1 million prize.
The 19th installment of “America’s Got Talent” will debut this summer alongside the 2024 Olympic Games, which will take place July 26-Aug.11 in Paris, as well as new seasons of “American Ninja Warrior,” “Password,” “The Wall” and “Weakest Link.”
“Weakest Link” will start off NBC...
- 3/18/2024
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
NBC is setting up another reality summer.
The network has unveiled premiere dates for its summer slate including America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Password, The Wall and Weakest Link.
It’s much the same look as last year, although without the likes of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, Dick Wolf’s LA Fire and Rescue and Jimmy Fallon’s That’s My Jam.
Deadline understands that Hot Wheels, which comes from Endemol Shine North America, Workerbee TV and Mattel Television, and docuseries LA Fire and Rescue, have both been canceled. The latter premiered its first season on May 30, 2023 and the former premiered on June 21, 2023.
In terms of That’s My Jam, Deadline revealed that production had been paused in February, understood to be for celebrity scheduling reasons.
New episodes of Weakest Link, essentially season four of the revived series, will kick off the slate on Tuesday April 2 at 9pm, an hour earlier than last year,...
The network has unveiled premiere dates for its summer slate including America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Password, The Wall and Weakest Link.
It’s much the same look as last year, although without the likes of Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, Dick Wolf’s LA Fire and Rescue and Jimmy Fallon’s That’s My Jam.
Deadline understands that Hot Wheels, which comes from Endemol Shine North America, Workerbee TV and Mattel Television, and docuseries LA Fire and Rescue, have both been canceled. The latter premiered its first season on May 30, 2023 and the former premiered on June 21, 2023.
In terms of That’s My Jam, Deadline revealed that production had been paused in February, understood to be for celebrity scheduling reasons.
New episodes of Weakest Link, essentially season four of the revived series, will kick off the slate on Tuesday April 2 at 9pm, an hour earlier than last year,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Game of Thrones, the HBO fantasy drama that ran from 2011 to 2019, spawned 8 seasons. Created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss based on the popular novel A Song of Fire and Ice by George R.R. Martin, the drama series saw a plethora of amazing actors who played characters from the fictional land of Westoros. One of the most popular characters from the show is the one played by Kit Harington – Jon Snow, aka Aegon Targaryen.
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in a still from Game of Thrones
Back in 2021, two years after the main series ended, there were rumors of a sequel – Snow, starring Kit Harrington in the lead. After getting blessings from Grrm, the spin-off news gained a lot of hype, but unfortunately, things did not take off like fans wanted. And now, more than two years later, things still aren’t looking to take shape just yet. But...
Kit Harington as Jon Snow in a still from Game of Thrones
Back in 2021, two years after the main series ended, there were rumors of a sequel – Snow, starring Kit Harrington in the lead. After getting blessings from Grrm, the spin-off news gained a lot of hype, but unfortunately, things did not take off like fans wanted. And now, more than two years later, things still aren’t looking to take shape just yet. But...
- 3/18/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Shigeichi Negishi, the Japanese engineer that created the world’s first karaoke machine, has died of natural causes at the age of 100.
Before his culturally significant invention made its way around the world, Negishi was running a consumer electronics assembly business called Nichiden Kogyo. Eventually, as The Wall Street Journal tells in their obituary for Negishi, the entrepreneur was struck with inspiration in 1967 and worked to create a machine that would provide a live backing track to sing over. He and his staff at Nichiden Kogyo then wired together a microphone, speaker, and tape deck, and tested it to success.
This contraption became the prototype for the Sparko Box, which is credited as the first commercially available karaoke machine. Negishi placed the instrumental tracks on an eight-track cassette and included lyrics in a booklet. The term ‘karaoke’ itself emerged years prior in Japan to describe these instrumental backing tracks, and...
Before his culturally significant invention made its way around the world, Negishi was running a consumer electronics assembly business called Nichiden Kogyo. Eventually, as The Wall Street Journal tells in their obituary for Negishi, the entrepreneur was struck with inspiration in 1967 and worked to create a machine that would provide a live backing track to sing over. He and his staff at Nichiden Kogyo then wired together a microphone, speaker, and tape deck, and tested it to success.
This contraption became the prototype for the Sparko Box, which is credited as the first commercially available karaoke machine. Negishi placed the instrumental tracks on an eight-track cassette and included lyrics in a booklet. The term ‘karaoke’ itself emerged years prior in Japan to describe these instrumental backing tracks, and...
- 3/15/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Music
Universal Television Alternative Studio (Utas) is getting into business with Depp V. Heard producer Empress Films.
The Universal Studio Group-owned Utas has struck an exclusive first-look deal with the UK indie, which filmmaker Emma Cooper launched in 2020.
Empress is known for Netflix and Channel 4’s Depp V. Heard, as well three other Netflix titles, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes, Who Killed Jill Dando? and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann; and Sky and Peacock co-production Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Shadow.
The partnerships will provide Empress with access to Utas’s transatlantic development resources, IP library and talent roster.
“Emma Cooper is a world class talent who has created some of the most-watched factual hits globally in recent years,” said Toby Gorman, President of Utas. “As we look to grow our documentary and factual output, her track record makes her and the team at Empress ideal...
The Universal Studio Group-owned Utas has struck an exclusive first-look deal with the UK indie, which filmmaker Emma Cooper launched in 2020.
Empress is known for Netflix and Channel 4’s Depp V. Heard, as well three other Netflix titles, The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes, Who Killed Jill Dando? and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann; and Sky and Peacock co-production Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Shadow.
The partnerships will provide Empress with access to Utas’s transatlantic development resources, IP library and talent roster.
“Emma Cooper is a world class talent who has created some of the most-watched factual hits globally in recent years,” said Toby Gorman, President of Utas. “As we look to grow our documentary and factual output, her track record makes her and the team at Empress ideal...
- 3/14/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Danny Dyer’s range is continuing to expand as the Football Factory star lands himself a Channel 4 documentary series exploring modern masculinity.
Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man will see the EastEnders alum delve deep into the evolving landscape of masculinity. At a time when people are labeling masculinity “toxic,” Dyer, who made his name in a string of movies playing traditional “hard men” and also hosted Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men for Bravo, will ask people across Britain what they think it means to be a man in our society, and what the future is for the male identity.
The series from Whitworth Media will feature interviews with a politician, psychologists, a mental health expert, a fitness expert, a sex therapist, an influencer, male victims of domestic abuse, and members of the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to offer a range of voices and perspectives on this complex subject.
Danny Dyer: How To Be A Man will see the EastEnders alum delve deep into the evolving landscape of masculinity. At a time when people are labeling masculinity “toxic,” Dyer, who made his name in a string of movies playing traditional “hard men” and also hosted Danny Dyer’s Deadliest Men for Bravo, will ask people across Britain what they think it means to be a man in our society, and what the future is for the male identity.
The series from Whitworth Media will feature interviews with a politician, psychologists, a mental health expert, a fitness expert, a sex therapist, an influencer, male victims of domestic abuse, and members of the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus to offer a range of voices and perspectives on this complex subject.
- 3/13/2024
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Chris Hardwick usually know him as the guy who gets us through those emotional moments from The Walking Dead universe on Talking Dead. Maybe by making audiences laugh with a standup comedy set or while hosting his “Id10T” podcast. Beyond all that The Wall host is also an avid collector and a big Disney fanatic, which makes him the perfect choice to helm the new series Up For Auction, which streams on the CW app. Throughout the eight episodes, Hardwick connects with Mike and Janeen Van Eaton of Van Eaton Galleries. The couple and their team are preparing an auction for “Toy Scout” Joel Magee, who has amassed the largest privately owned Disney Park memorabilia collection. Over three days, the magic number he is hoping for is a $5 million return from obsessed Disneyana collectors. There are some high-priced ticket items up to the highest bidder including the Disney Global Van Lines truck,...
- 2/22/2024
- TV Insider
In early Series Mania business, Europe’s Beta Film has pounced on international distribution rights to “30 Days of Lust,” a half-hour dramedy from Munich’s Trimafilm, in which a couple, high-school sweethearts but now knocking 30, experiment with 30 days of free sex.
Beta Film has also shared in exclusivity with Variety a first clip from the eight-part series which world premieres in International Panorama Competition at next month’s Series Mania, a section whose value is rising fast as companies seek to leverage TV festival selection as a sign of distinction in a still hugely crowded fiction TV marketplace.
In the clip, from the early going of Ep. 1, Freddy (Linda Blümchen), a pharmacist, and Zeno (Simon Steinhorst), an art restorer, hit a party given by an obnoxious acquaintance of Freddy’s from college.
In an opening scene to the series, Freddy, after good enough sex with Zeno, has run through the idea that,...
Beta Film has also shared in exclusivity with Variety a first clip from the eight-part series which world premieres in International Panorama Competition at next month’s Series Mania, a section whose value is rising fast as companies seek to leverage TV festival selection as a sign of distinction in a still hugely crowded fiction TV marketplace.
In the clip, from the early going of Ep. 1, Freddy (Linda Blümchen), a pharmacist, and Zeno (Simon Steinhorst), an art restorer, hit a party given by an obnoxious acquaintance of Freddy’s from college.
In an opening scene to the series, Freddy, after good enough sex with Zeno, has run through the idea that,...
- 2/21/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
John Cena Once Called Dwayne Johnson’s Decision To Leave WWE For Acting (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)
Dwayne Johnson and John Cena had successful careers in Hollywood, but they became famous WWE wrestlers. However, when Johnson diverted to acting, he received a flak from Cena. The Peacemaker actor mocked The Rock for his film Tooth Fairy, and their feud was all over the media back then. It is now just water under the bridge, and they are reportedly past that. John also regretted dissing Dwayne. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Dwayne started his film career with films like The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King. On the other hand, Cena started his film career with The Marine and did movies like The Suicide Squad, The Wall, Trainwreck, and more. He also had his web series, Peacemaker, in the DC extended universe. The Rock was also part of the old DC universe,...
Dwayne Johnson and John Cena had successful careers in Hollywood, but they became famous WWE wrestlers. However, when Johnson diverted to acting, he received a flak from Cena. The Peacemaker actor mocked The Rock for his film Tooth Fairy, and their feud was all over the media back then. It is now just water under the bridge, and they are reportedly past that. John also regretted dissing Dwayne. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Dwayne started his film career with films like The Mummy Returns and The Scorpion King. On the other hand, Cena started his film career with The Marine and did movies like The Suicide Squad, The Wall, Trainwreck, and more. He also had his web series, Peacemaker, in the DC extended universe. The Rock was also part of the old DC universe,...
- 2/20/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Diana Kerew, an Emmy-winner television producer, died at her home in Glendale on Nov. 25 following a battle with cancer. She was 81.
Kerew executive produced more than 60 movies and miniseries for television, achieving success in the male-dominated entertainment industry and paving the way for other female producers as a mentor.
Kerew started off as a reader for David Susskind’s Talent Associates; she then became the first female producer at the company. Working for Talent Associates and later Time-Life Television as an executive producer, she worked on 16 films and miniseries. Some of these projects included the Emmy-nominated “Blind Ambition,” starring Martin Sheen, the Emmy-nominated and Peabody winner “The Wall,” and “The Bunker” which earned Anthony Hopkins an Emmy for acting.
Kerew briefly served as executive producer and vice president of television for Highgate Pictures before starting her own production company. Transitioning to focus on children’s programming, Kerew worked on several ABC “Afterschool Specials.
Kerew executive produced more than 60 movies and miniseries for television, achieving success in the male-dominated entertainment industry and paving the way for other female producers as a mentor.
Kerew started off as a reader for David Susskind’s Talent Associates; she then became the first female producer at the company. Working for Talent Associates and later Time-Life Television as an executive producer, she worked on 16 films and miniseries. Some of these projects included the Emmy-nominated “Blind Ambition,” starring Martin Sheen, the Emmy-nominated and Peabody winner “The Wall,” and “The Bunker” which earned Anthony Hopkins an Emmy for acting.
Kerew briefly served as executive producer and vice president of television for Highgate Pictures before starting her own production company. Transitioning to focus on children’s programming, Kerew worked on several ABC “Afterschool Specials.
- 2/14/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
A highly amusing, albeit scathing New York Times restaurant review of Guy Fieri’s American Kitchen & Bar that went viral in 2012 is being used by attorneys acting for the Times in their lawsuit against OpenAI to illustrate just how destructive the new technology could be to the future of journalism. When prompted about the opening paragraphs of critic Pete Wells’ review, entire passages are lifted verbatim by ChatGPT. “Did panic grip your soul as you stared into the whirling hypno wheel of the menu, where adjectives and nouns spin in a crazy vortex?” Wells had written. Those sentences and several other paragraphs were copied directly from the pages of the paper and then regurgitated by the AI system, per the lawsuit.
Local news has been decimated in America, owing to a lethal cocktail of uninterested readers and greedy venture capital firms that buy local papers and then cut them to...
Local news has been decimated in America, owing to a lethal cocktail of uninterested readers and greedy venture capital firms that buy local papers and then cut them to...
- 2/14/2024
- by Lachlan Cartwright
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The move is all about acquiring space for more Walmart ads, as the company tries to compete with Amazon.
Walmart has plenty of experience in selling new TVs, but what about in making them? That would be quite new for the retail giant, but a new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that potential reality may not be too far away. The Journal reports that Walmart is in talks to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio in a deal that could be worth more than $2 billion.
Walmart’s interest in Vizio is primarily in the name of growing its advertising business. Vizio screens could be used to advertise for Walmart in the same way Fire TV screens advertise for Amazon. The deal would also give Walmart control over a streaming service of its own in Vizio’s WatchFree+. Deal Alert:...
Walmart has plenty of experience in selling new TVs, but what about in making them? That would be quite new for the retail giant, but a new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that potential reality may not be too far away. The Journal reports that Walmart is in talks to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio in a deal that could be worth more than $2 billion.
Walmart’s interest in Vizio is primarily in the name of growing its advertising business. Vizio screens could be used to advertise for Walmart in the same way Fire TV screens advertise for Amazon. The deal would also give Walmart control over a streaming service of its own in Vizio’s WatchFree+. Deal Alert:...
- 2/13/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Disney, Fox Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery are teaming up for a sports streaming venture set to launch this fall.
Details like pricing are still coming into focus about the service, which will pool resources among three of the biggest owners of sports rights. One aspect yet to be determined is how the new venture will coexist with linear TV broadcasts.
Made available directly to consumers via a new app, the new service will also let subscribers bundle the product with Disney+, Hulu and/or Max.
A formal announcement about the initiative, released within minutes of initial press reports about it, said it will feature the NFL and other major professional sports leagues, plus tennis grand slams, combat sports and college sports.
NBCUniversal has recently experimented, with notable success, with streaming-only carriage of high-profile games. Its NFL wild-card playoff game last month drew 23 million viewers. NBCU parent Comcast declared it...
Details like pricing are still coming into focus about the service, which will pool resources among three of the biggest owners of sports rights. One aspect yet to be determined is how the new venture will coexist with linear TV broadcasts.
Made available directly to consumers via a new app, the new service will also let subscribers bundle the product with Disney+, Hulu and/or Max.
A formal announcement about the initiative, released within minutes of initial press reports about it, said it will feature the NFL and other major professional sports leagues, plus tennis grand slams, combat sports and college sports.
NBCUniversal has recently experimented, with notable success, with streaming-only carriage of high-profile games. Its NFL wild-card playoff game last month drew 23 million viewers. NBCU parent Comcast declared it...
- 2/6/2024
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
WWE founder Vince McMahon is under federal criminal investigation amid a sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit filed by a former employee of the wrestling company.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the now-former Tko Group chairman has been the subject of a federal probe since 2022 following a wave of allegations against McMahon. As part of a federal warrant that was issued, McMahon had his cellphone seized by authorities.
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE after an internal probe that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee,...
The Wall Street Journal reports that the now-former Tko Group chairman has been the subject of a federal probe since 2022 following a wave of allegations against McMahon. As part of a federal warrant that was issued, McMahon had his cellphone seized by authorities.
In 2022, McMahon announced he was stepping down from the WWE after an internal probe that found allegations of a hush-money payment to a former employee,...
- 2/3/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
What makes the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) so endearing beyond its penchant for experimentation is an atmosphere that’s joyful and devoid of stress or self-importance. That was evident at this year’s festival, inside theaters where it seemed like the experience was about sharing cinematic pearls and not about arranging financial deals. The film selection was once again a delightfully uneven mishmash of bold stories with, perhaps, a through line having to do with our complicated relationship to otherness.
In Ulaa Salim’s Eternal, this otherness takes the shape of the Earth itself and of a woman’s body. These two are metaphorically linked through the figure of a fracture, which appears as a sign of the end of times after an earthquake in Iceland cracks the Earth open, and is poetically mapped onto the body of Anita (Anna Søgaard Frandsen) when she and Elias (Viktor Hjelmsø) first have sex.
In Ulaa Salim’s Eternal, this otherness takes the shape of the Earth itself and of a woman’s body. These two are metaphorically linked through the figure of a fracture, which appears as a sign of the end of times after an earthquake in Iceland cracks the Earth open, and is poetically mapped onto the body of Anita (Anna Søgaard Frandsen) when she and Elias (Viktor Hjelmsø) first have sex.
- 2/1/2024
- by Diego Semerene
- Slant Magazine
As the Kansas City Chiefs clinched a spot in the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift earned a place in the Kelce family. No, she and Travis Kelce aren’t headed down the aisle. Rather, the “Lavender Haze” singer appears to have reached a level of “total acceptance” with the Kelces. According to a body language expert, Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, gave off a “small body language clue” about Taylor’s “integration” into the family after Kc’s victory.
Donna Kelce appeared to accept not being the ‘most important woman in her son’s life’ as Travis, Taylor embraced
Swift and Kelce celebrated winning the AFC championship game and a spot in the Super Bowl on Jan. 28, 2024. After the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens, Swift headed to the field to congratulate her boyfriend.
Swift and Kelce, both 34, were spotted kissing and hugging. According to body language expert Judi James, it was Kelce’s mother,...
Donna Kelce appeared to accept not being the ‘most important woman in her son’s life’ as Travis, Taylor embraced
Swift and Kelce celebrated winning the AFC championship game and a spot in the Super Bowl on Jan. 28, 2024. After the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens, Swift headed to the field to congratulate her boyfriend.
Swift and Kelce, both 34, were spotted kissing and hugging. According to body language expert Judi James, it was Kelce’s mother,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prepare for an awe-inspiring adventure as “Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold” continues its thrilling journey in Season 1, Episode 3, titled “The Wall.” This captivating episode is set to air on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at 10:02 Pm on National Geographic.
In this installment, Alex Honnold and his team are on a mission to conquer their ultimate goal—a colossal 4000-foot sea wall. This monumental feat promises to be an incredible test of their skills, courage, and determination as they scale this formidable natural wonder in the Arctic wilderness.
As the team faces the formidable challenge of the sea wall, viewers can expect breathtaking scenery, heart-pounding moments, and a true test of human capability. Alex Honnold’s expertise and fearlessness will be on full display as he pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in this extreme environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the team’s triumphs and challenges in their pursuit of the uncharted.
In this installment, Alex Honnold and his team are on a mission to conquer their ultimate goal—a colossal 4000-foot sea wall. This monumental feat promises to be an incredible test of their skills, courage, and determination as they scale this formidable natural wonder in the Arctic wilderness.
As the team faces the formidable challenge of the sea wall, viewers can expect breathtaking scenery, heart-pounding moments, and a true test of human capability. Alex Honnold’s expertise and fearlessness will be on full display as he pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in this extreme environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the team’s triumphs and challenges in their pursuit of the uncharted.
- 1/27/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Streaming giant Netflix is witnessing strong growth of its advertising-based plan, as the president of advertising, Amy Reinhard, said that the platform has recently crossed more than 23 million global monthly active users, the media reported.
According to Variety, the new numbers come after Netflix about two months ago said that its ad-supported tier had over 15 million monthly active users globally.
“The thing we’re really excited about is the engagement. Of Netflix’s customers on ad-supported plans, 85 per cent are streaming on the platform for more than two hours per day,” Reinhard was quoted as saying.
In an October letter to shareholders, Netflix stated that ad-tier subscriptions accounted for roughly 30 per cent of all new signups in the 12 countries where it has launched the platform, the report mentioned.
Netflix Basic With Ads debuted in the US and 11 other countries in November 2022. In the US, the plan costs $6.99 per month, which...
According to Variety, the new numbers come after Netflix about two months ago said that its ad-supported tier had over 15 million monthly active users globally.
“The thing we’re really excited about is the engagement. Of Netflix’s customers on ad-supported plans, 85 per cent are streaming on the platform for more than two hours per day,” Reinhard was quoted as saying.
In an October letter to shareholders, Netflix stated that ad-tier subscriptions accounted for roughly 30 per cent of all new signups in the 12 countries where it has launched the platform, the report mentioned.
Netflix Basic With Ads debuted in the US and 11 other countries in November 2022. In the US, the plan costs $6.99 per month, which...
- 1/11/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jennifer Lopez’s This Is Me… Now era is finally here. Now!
More than a year after announcing that she’d release a sequel LP to her beloved album This Is Me… Then, JLo officially released the first single of This is Me… Now, “Can’t Get Enough” Wednesday.
The Dave Meyers-directed film opens with Lopez saying her vows at a rainy wedding as some guests joke about her predisposition to finding love quickly and getting married again and again before the singer breaks out into song. The video...
More than a year after announcing that she’d release a sequel LP to her beloved album This Is Me… Then, JLo officially released the first single of This is Me… Now, “Can’t Get Enough” Wednesday.
The Dave Meyers-directed film opens with Lopez saying her vows at a rainy wedding as some guests joke about her predisposition to finding love quickly and getting married again and again before the singer breaks out into song. The video...
- 1/10/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Alas, me mateys, it turns out there's only one thing riskier than being a pampered 18th-century aristocrat who suddenly decides to try their hand at being a pirate: being a critically acclaimed Lgbtqia+-friendly show with a passionate and fiercely loyal fanbase at Warner Bros. Discovery under the watch of CEO David Zaslav.
Sadly, after two magnificent seasons of plundering the seven seas, "Our Flag Means Death" has officially been canceled. "While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of 'Our Flag Means Death,' we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life," a Max spokesperson said in a statement posted by Variety.
Created by Jenkins and executive produced by Waititi (who also helmed the series pilot...
Sadly, after two magnificent seasons of plundering the seven seas, "Our Flag Means Death" has officially been canceled. "While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of 'Our Flag Means Death,' we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life," a Max spokesperson said in a statement posted by Variety.
Created by Jenkins and executive produced by Waititi (who also helmed the series pilot...
- 1/9/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
At last night’s Golden Globes, Jared Leto earned some laughs for poking fun at his reputation for Method acting, joking that he had been getting into the mindset of an award-presenter for weeks. The bit got some good laughs, but today, a new conversation about Method acting has emerged thanks to Natalie Portman, who described the approach as a “luxury women can’t afford.”
The comments arrived in a new interview Portman gave to The Wall Street Journal, in which she explained that, though she’s gone above and beyond to prepare for roles, she’s never employed Method acting. “I think it’s honestly a luxury that women can’t afford,” she said. “I don’t think that children or partners would be very understanding of, you know, me making everyone call me ‘Jackie Kennedy’ all the time.”
It’s true, Portman has done some serious prep work in the past.
The comments arrived in a new interview Portman gave to The Wall Street Journal, in which she explained that, though she’s gone above and beyond to prepare for roles, she’s never employed Method acting. “I think it’s honestly a luxury that women can’t afford,” she said. “I don’t think that children or partners would be very understanding of, you know, me making everyone call me ‘Jackie Kennedy’ all the time.”
It’s true, Portman has done some serious prep work in the past.
- 1/9/2024
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Film News
Get ready for a thrilling Saturday night with “The Wall,” airing at 8:00 Pm on January 13, 2024, on NBC. This high-stakes game show features teams of two everyday people facing off against challenging trivia questions and a colossal 40-foot wall. The combination of smarts, luck, and guts plays a pivotal role as contestants vie for the chance to win millions of dollars.
The excitement unfolds as contestants navigate through a series of unpredictable challenges, and the tension rises with every bounce of the ball against the imposing wall. With every question, the contestants’ fate hangs in the balance, making the victory as uncertain as the trajectory of the ball.
Tune in to NBC at 8:00 Pm for an evening of intense competition, unexpected twists, and the pursuit of life-changing prizes on “The Wall.” It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the show.
The excitement unfolds as contestants navigate through a series of unpredictable challenges, and the tension rises with every bounce of the ball against the imposing wall. With every question, the contestants’ fate hangs in the balance, making the victory as uncertain as the trajectory of the ball.
Tune in to NBC at 8:00 Pm for an evening of intense competition, unexpected twists, and the pursuit of life-changing prizes on “The Wall.” It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the show.
- 1/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
“You broke my heart.”
That’s what former Marvel Entertainment chairman and CEO Ike Perlmutter said to Bob Iger, according to The Wall Street Journal, when Iger made it clear in 2015 that he was not going to name veteran Disney executive and Perlmutter favorite Jay Rasulo as his eventual successor. (He anointed Tom Staggs instead, and Staggs was out the following year. Being a potential successor was hazardous duty at Disney, at least in those days.)
Iger’s relationship with Perlmutter went sharply downhill from there and last March, after incrementally stripping Perlmutter of his duties at Marvel, Iger ejected the contentious billionaire from the company altogether. Even before that happened, Perlmutter had backed his friend and Palm Beach neighbor, Nelson Peltz, in his quest for a seat on Disney’s board, which Peltz and Perlmutter argue is too cozy with Iger to be effective.
Peltz dropped that first run...
That’s what former Marvel Entertainment chairman and CEO Ike Perlmutter said to Bob Iger, according to The Wall Street Journal, when Iger made it clear in 2015 that he was not going to name veteran Disney executive and Perlmutter favorite Jay Rasulo as his eventual successor. (He anointed Tom Staggs instead, and Staggs was out the following year. Being a potential successor was hazardous duty at Disney, at least in those days.)
Iger’s relationship with Perlmutter went sharply downhill from there and last March, after incrementally stripping Perlmutter of his duties at Marvel, Iger ejected the contentious billionaire from the company altogether. Even before that happened, Perlmutter had backed his friend and Palm Beach neighbor, Nelson Peltz, in his quest for a seat on Disney’s board, which Peltz and Perlmutter argue is too cozy with Iger to be effective.
Peltz dropped that first run...
- 1/3/2024
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mark Harmon wasn’t NCIS creator Don Bellisario’s first choice for the show. But Bellisario was quickly sold on Harmon after seeing the actor’s performance in The West Wing. His acting on the political drama even informed how Bellisario would end up writing Gibbs.
Don Bellisario decided to keep dialogue to a minimum after seeing Mark Harmon in ‘The West Wing’ Mark Harmon | Erik Voake/Getty Images
Harmon was being looked at for the potential lead role in NCIS from the beginning. Casting director Susan Bluestein remembered that a lot of big names were being floated around for the NCIS lead role. These included the likes of Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin and Clive Owen. But Bluestein was one of a few executives that had her heart set on Harmon.
“I cast Mark Harmon to play John Dillinger in a movie of the week in 1991, and he was terrific,...
Don Bellisario decided to keep dialogue to a minimum after seeing Mark Harmon in ‘The West Wing’ Mark Harmon | Erik Voake/Getty Images
Harmon was being looked at for the potential lead role in NCIS from the beginning. Casting director Susan Bluestein remembered that a lot of big names were being floated around for the NCIS lead role. These included the likes of Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin and Clive Owen. But Bluestein was one of a few executives that had her heart set on Harmon.
“I cast Mark Harmon to play John Dillinger in a movie of the week in 1991, and he was terrific,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Fewer originals dedicated to kids and more free content on YouTube seem to comprise the current strategy for streamers like Netflix.
YouTube comprises a fascinating piece of the current media puzzle. The video hosting platform is a huge draw for audiences, especially those who are comfortable with streaming video as opposed to watching on linear TV. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal that indicates that YouTube’s share of streaming viewership among kids 2-11 is 33%, while Netflix’s is just 21%.
YouTube has a higher percentage of total TV time among all audience segments than any streaming service. The problem is particularly acute for streamers among kids, who are increasingly preferring YouTube to subscription video services. Streamers are combatting the trend by uploading more content to YouTube to meet customers where they are, and by making fewer originals geared toward kids. Why is YouTube Consistently Beating Top Streamers?...
YouTube comprises a fascinating piece of the current media puzzle. The video hosting platform is a huge draw for audiences, especially those who are comfortable with streaming video as opposed to watching on linear TV. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal that indicates that YouTube’s share of streaming viewership among kids 2-11 is 33%, while Netflix’s is just 21%.
YouTube has a higher percentage of total TV time among all audience segments than any streaming service. The problem is particularly acute for streamers among kids, who are increasingly preferring YouTube to subscription video services. Streamers are combatting the trend by uploading more content to YouTube to meet customers where they are, and by making fewer originals geared toward kids. Why is YouTube Consistently Beating Top Streamers?...
- 12/28/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Toddlers have become a dependable audience for YouTube, and that trend is leading to strategic shifts at companies like Netflix. The streamer is devising new distribution strategies to compete with the world’s leading video platform in the arena of children’s programming.
Nielsen recently provided a data point that illustrates YouTube’s dominance of the kid-friendly content market. The measurement agency found that Netflix’s viewership share among 2-to-11-year-olds in the U.S. sat at 21% in September 2023. That percentage represents a 4% decline since September 2021. Over the same period, YouTube’s viewership share rose from 29.4% to 33%.
Netflix is losing ground to YouTube among kid viewers even though its library of children’s programming continues to capture attention. The streamer recently shared viewership statistics from the first half of 2023 for all its shows and movies, and several family-oriented hits cracked the top 100. The fifth season of Paw Patrol was the...
Nielsen recently provided a data point that illustrates YouTube’s dominance of the kid-friendly content market. The measurement agency found that Netflix’s viewership share among 2-to-11-year-olds in the U.S. sat at 21% in September 2023. That percentage represents a 4% decline since September 2021. Over the same period, YouTube’s viewership share rose from 29.4% to 33%.
Netflix is losing ground to YouTube among kid viewers even though its library of children’s programming continues to capture attention. The streamer recently shared viewership statistics from the first half of 2023 for all its shows and movies, and several family-oriented hits cracked the top 100. The fifth season of Paw Patrol was the...
- 12/27/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Jim Ladd, the longtime Los Angeles FM deejay known as “The Lonesome L.A. Cowboy” who had hosted a SiriusXM show for 12 years and was the inspiration for Tom Petty’s album The Last DJ, died early Sunday morning of a heart attack at his L.A. home. He was 75.
His death was announced today by fellow veteran DJ Meg Griffin, who hosted Ladd’s SiriusXM Deep Tracks show in his place today. Griffin said his wife Helene Lodge-Ladd had asked her to announce the news at the start of his show that aired live weekdays from 2-6 p.m. Pt. It was Ladd’s first national program.
“I am so sorry for the shock that just hit you as you are listening right now,” Griffin told listeners. “He never stopped caring. He delivered the truth. He lived for the music.”
“As I have always done throughout my career, I will...
His death was announced today by fellow veteran DJ Meg Griffin, who hosted Ladd’s SiriusXM Deep Tracks show in his place today. Griffin said his wife Helene Lodge-Ladd had asked her to announce the news at the start of his show that aired live weekdays from 2-6 p.m. Pt. It was Ladd’s first national program.
“I am so sorry for the shock that just hit you as you are listening right now,” Griffin told listeners. “He never stopped caring. He delivered the truth. He lived for the music.”
“As I have always done throughout my career, I will...
- 12/18/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Amidst the complex tapestry of societal challenges, the United States is grappling with a disconcerting surge in homelessness, reaching an unprecedented peak of over 653,000 individuals earlier this year. The Wall Street Journal reports that this alarming spike is not merely a statistical blip but rather a confluence of multifaceted issues that have converged to […]
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- 12/18/2023
- by Grady Owen
- ShockYa
Back in late 2016, Roger Waters delivered some bad news to his firstborn son Harry: He was firing him from his touring band.
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Harry recalled the day shortly before Christmas of that year when his father made a visit to his Santa Monica home to inform him that after 14 years of playing keyboards in the band, he would not be onboard for the impending “Us + Them” tour.
“I was fired,” Harry said. “It was pretty miserable.”
Roger was apparently cleaning house with his live lineup, axing everyone except keyboardist Jon Carin and guitarist Dave Kilminster. There were no exceptions for immediate family.
“I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,” said Harry, who still doesn’t know exactly why he was let go. “I’m not sure of his exact reasoning, but everyone except two people got fired. But...
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Harry recalled the day shortly before Christmas of that year when his father made a visit to his Santa Monica home to inform him that after 14 years of playing keyboards in the band, he would not be onboard for the impending “Us + Them” tour.
“I was fired,” Harry said. “It was pretty miserable.”
Roger was apparently cleaning house with his live lineup, axing everyone except keyboardist Jon Carin and guitarist Dave Kilminster. There were no exceptions for immediate family.
“I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,” said Harry, who still doesn’t know exactly why he was let go. “I’m not sure of his exact reasoning, but everyone except two people got fired. But...
- 11/30/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Shortly before Christmas 2016, Roger Waters visited his firstborn son, Harry, at his Santa Monica, California, home to deliver some rather bad news. Harry had spent the past 14 years playing keyboard and organ in his dad’s band, which included three extensive world tours, but Roger was making changes for his upcoming Us + Them tour. “I was fired,” Harry tells Rolling Stone. “It was pretty miserable.”
Harry claims he doesn’t know why his own father let him go. “I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,...
Harry claims he doesn’t know why his own father let him go. “I think he just wanted a change of blood, something new, something fresh,...
- 11/29/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
The Wall fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 5 Episode 14 episode titled Jakob and Yvonne!
Find out everything you need to know about the Jakob and Yvonne episode of The Wall, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Wall Jakob and Yvonne Season 5 Episode 14 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “The Wall” titled “Jakob and Yvonne,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on December 1, 2023, viewers are in for an exciting ride as the mother-son duo from Fort Carson, Colo., and Washington, D.C., respectively, step up to face the formidable wall. Yvonne and Jakob are set to bring their unique blend of strategy, skill, and family bond to the game, aiming to conquer the challenges and win big.
Hosted by Chris Hardwick, “The Wall” is a high-stakes game show that combines trivia, strategy, and chance. The...
Find out everything you need to know about the Jakob and Yvonne episode of The Wall, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The Wall Jakob and Yvonne Season 5 Episode 14 Preview
In the upcoming episode of “The Wall” titled “Jakob and Yvonne,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on December 1, 2023, viewers are in for an exciting ride as the mother-son duo from Fort Carson, Colo., and Washington, D.C., respectively, step up to face the formidable wall. Yvonne and Jakob are set to bring their unique blend of strategy, skill, and family bond to the game, aiming to conquer the challenges and win big.
Hosted by Chris Hardwick, “The Wall” is a high-stakes game show that combines trivia, strategy, and chance. The...
- 11/24/2023
- by News
- TV Regular
This Friday at 8:00 Pm on NBC, “The Wall” unveils Season 5 Episode 14, featuring the dynamic mother-son duo Jakob and Yvonne. Hailing from Fort Carson, Colo., and Washington, D.C., respectively, they step up to face the towering Wall, fueled by the hope of winning big.
As the ball drops and the game unfolds, viewers can expect an emotional rollercoaster as Jakob and Yvonne navigate the twists and turns of the high-stakes competition. The duo’s camaraderie and determination will be on full display as they tackle questions, strategic decisions, and the unpredictable bounces of the iconic Wall.
Tune in for an episode packed with suspense, heartwarming moments, and the unpredictable nature of one of television’s most thrilling games. Will Jakob and Yvonne conquer The Wall and emerge victorious? Join NBC on Friday night to find out in this gripping installment of “The Wall.”
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Friday...
As the ball drops and the game unfolds, viewers can expect an emotional rollercoaster as Jakob and Yvonne navigate the twists and turns of the high-stakes competition. The duo’s camaraderie and determination will be on full display as they tackle questions, strategic decisions, and the unpredictable bounces of the iconic Wall.
Tune in for an episode packed with suspense, heartwarming moments, and the unpredictable nature of one of television’s most thrilling games. Will Jakob and Yvonne conquer The Wall and emerge victorious? Join NBC on Friday night to find out in this gripping installment of “The Wall.”
Release Date & Time: 8:00 Pm Friday...
- 11/24/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Law & Order: Organized Crime — — Pictured: (l-r) Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson, Kelli Giddish as Detective Amanda Rollins, Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler — (Photo by: Will Hart/NBC) Following another Premiere Week win and a top-rated fall, NBC heads into 2024 with the launch of new comedy “Extended Family,” the premieres of unscripted series “Deal or No Deal Island” and “America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League” and the highly awaited return of the immensely popular Dick Wolf universe – “Chicago Med,” Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Svu” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” Coming off a fall in which NBC had more original scripted programming than any other major broadcaster, the network heads into midseason #1 in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo in overall programming as well as being #1 in total viewers in entertainment-only programming. “Saturday Night Live” continues its reign as the #1 entertainment program...
- 11/20/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
NBC is wasting no time getting their beloved programming back on the air.
This should make TV Fanatic everywhere very happy. Every time a new schedule comes out, readers ask, “But what about NBC?”
As it turns out, your wait for your favorite NBC shows to return is almost over.
That’s right. NBC is coming out swinging, with all of their most lauded programming returning in January, which will give them a significant leg up over the competition.
Their careful planning for Fall 2023 has already put them at the forefront.
NBC had more original scripted programming than any other major broadcaster, so the network heads into midseason #1 in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo in overall programming, as well as being #1 in total viewers in entertainment-only programming.
Among all programming, NBC has six of the 10 top shows this season in total viewers as well as the top three dramas – Found,...
This should make TV Fanatic everywhere very happy. Every time a new schedule comes out, readers ask, “But what about NBC?”
As it turns out, your wait for your favorite NBC shows to return is almost over.
That’s right. NBC is coming out swinging, with all of their most lauded programming returning in January, which will give them a significant leg up over the competition.
Their careful planning for Fall 2023 has already put them at the forefront.
NBC had more original scripted programming than any other major broadcaster, so the network heads into midseason #1 in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo in overall programming, as well as being #1 in total viewers in entertainment-only programming.
Among all programming, NBC has six of the 10 top shows this season in total viewers as well as the top three dramas – Found,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
NBC fan favorites such as “Law and Order,” “Night Court” and the “Chicago” universe will officially be debuting new seasons in January. The broadcast network confirmed these series’ return dates as part of its midseason schedule on Monday, which also includes twists on established unscripted shows and the premiere of the John Cryer comedy “Extended Family.”
New Year’s Day will mark the premiere of a new twist on “America’s Got Talent,” titled “Fantasy League.” Similar to a fantasy sports draft, judges will select their roster of their favorites from a collection of past winners, finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations.
That will be followed by episodes of both Season 2 of “Night Court” and the new John Cryer, Donald Faison and Abigail Spencer comedy “Extended Family.” Though these comedies officially return on Dec. 23, they will settle into their time periods on Jan. 2.
Speaking of twists on unscripted classics, “Deal or No Deal...
New Year’s Day will mark the premiere of a new twist on “America’s Got Talent,” titled “Fantasy League.” Similar to a fantasy sports draft, judges will select their roster of their favorites from a collection of past winners, finalists, fan favorites and viral sensations.
That will be followed by episodes of both Season 2 of “Night Court” and the new John Cryer, Donald Faison and Abigail Spencer comedy “Extended Family.” Though these comedies officially return on Dec. 23, they will settle into their time periods on Jan. 2.
Speaking of twists on unscripted classics, “Deal or No Deal...
- 11/20/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
With the strikes that shut down Hollywood over, NBC is setting midseason premiere dates for much of its scripted lineup.
The Dick Wolf universe of shows — “Chicago Med,” Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Svu” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” — are all poised to return.
New episodes of the “One Chicago” shows will debut Wednesday, Jan. 17. “Chicago Med” will lead off at 8 p.m. Et, followed by “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” The following night on Thursday, Jan. 18, “Law & Order” starts things off at 8 p.m., followed by the 25th season premiere of “Law & Order: Svu” and concluding with “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”
In addition, NBC has confirmed that the third season of the drama series “La Brea” will be the show’s last. It was renewed for a third season back in January, with reports surfacing soon after that the show...
The Dick Wolf universe of shows — “Chicago Med,” Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Svu” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” — are all poised to return.
New episodes of the “One Chicago” shows will debut Wednesday, Jan. 17. “Chicago Med” will lead off at 8 p.m. Et, followed by “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.” The following night on Thursday, Jan. 18, “Law & Order” starts things off at 8 p.m., followed by the 25th season premiere of “Law & Order: Svu” and concluding with “Law & Order: Organized Crime.”
In addition, NBC has confirmed that the third season of the drama series “La Brea” will be the show’s last. It was renewed for a third season back in January, with reports surfacing soon after that the show...
- 11/20/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
NBC, the only broadcast network to have original, homegrown scripted series on the fall schedule with The Irrational and Found, will also launch most of its strike-impacted scripted slate the fastest.
The network has announced its midseason premiere dates, which include mid-January returns for Wolf Entertainment’s three One Chicago and three Law & Order dramas on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
That is a month before dramas on the other major broadcast networks are set to return with new episodes and a couple of weeks before any scripted series elsewhere come back. It is a testament to the well oiled machine that Wolf Entertainment is. As Deadline has reported, the company is capable to start delivering new episodes after as little as two months if starting from scratch with no banked scripts.
Had the SAG-AFTRA strike ended sooner after the WGA work stoppage, that may have happened; the Wolf Entertainment...
The network has announced its midseason premiere dates, which include mid-January returns for Wolf Entertainment’s three One Chicago and three Law & Order dramas on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
That is a month before dramas on the other major broadcast networks are set to return with new episodes and a couple of weeks before any scripted series elsewhere come back. It is a testament to the well oiled machine that Wolf Entertainment is. As Deadline has reported, the company is capable to start delivering new episodes after as little as two months if starting from scratch with no banked scripts.
Had the SAG-AFTRA strike ended sooner after the WGA work stoppage, that may have happened; the Wolf Entertainment...
- 11/20/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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