Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers note that Arianne Zucker’s “days” are coming to a close. The actress has played Nicole Walker-dimera for over 25 years; however, reports surfaced earlier in 2024 that she was leaving the show. As the soap films so far in advance, and the actress herself recently revealed her last appearance on the daytime drama was July 29, viewers know Ari will be wrapping things up shortly.
Zucker launched a lawsuit on the soap just after she left filming, with allegations of wrongful dismissal as well as sexual misconduct. It seems that Ari won’t be returning to the land of Salem, but could someone else take her place?
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – There’s A Buzz About AnnaLynne McCord’s Arrival
Days spoilers state that fans should brace themselves for a new arrival on the show. Reports in December 2023 revealed that actress AnnaLynne McCord was headed to the soap,...
Zucker launched a lawsuit on the soap just after she left filming, with allegations of wrongful dismissal as well as sexual misconduct. It seems that Ari won’t be returning to the land of Salem, but could someone else take her place?
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – There’s A Buzz About AnnaLynne McCord’s Arrival
Days spoilers state that fans should brace themselves for a new arrival on the show. Reports in December 2023 revealed that actress AnnaLynne McCord was headed to the soap,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers for the week of June 3-7 states that Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) will learn that his wife, Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller), is alive.
This week’s preview video shows Chad with Clyde Weston (James Read) as the villain declares that Abigail is not dead. Interestingly enough, Weston was the one who killed Ms. Dimera back in the summer of 2022.
Now, a new report reveals that actor Casey Moss, who played Abigail’s brother JJ Deveraux, is making a comeback to the land of Salem.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – More On Casey Moss’s Soapy Return
Days spoilers note that it’s been a hot minute since fans have seen JJ, as both Moss and Deveraux exited the soap in 2020.
According to Soap Opera Digest (Sod), Dool viewers noticed that Moss tagged the daytime drama in his social media, which had...
This week’s preview video shows Chad with Clyde Weston (James Read) as the villain declares that Abigail is not dead. Interestingly enough, Weston was the one who killed Ms. Dimera back in the summer of 2022.
Now, a new report reveals that actor Casey Moss, who played Abigail’s brother JJ Deveraux, is making a comeback to the land of Salem.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – More On Casey Moss’s Soapy Return
Days spoilers note that it’s been a hot minute since fans have seen JJ, as both Moss and Deveraux exited the soap in 2020.
According to Soap Opera Digest (Sod), Dool viewers noticed that Moss tagged the daytime drama in his social media, which had...
- 6/6/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Thursday, June 6, 2024 are here! Fans can expect Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) to issue a plea.
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
Kristen Dimera (Stacy Haiduk) and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) have a change of heart. Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) doubts Clyde Weston’s (James Read) story about Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller).
Plus, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Theresa Donovan (Emily O’Brien) give into passion. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Julie Williams’ Plea
Dool spoilers for Thursday, June 6 reveal that Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) will continue her wedding revenge scheme.
Maggie knows the truth about Konstantin Meleounis (John Kapelos). Instead of exposing Kon-Man, Maggie wants to teach him a powerful lesson.
However, Maggie knows that the more people that know the truth, the...
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
Kristen Dimera (Stacy Haiduk) and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) have a change of heart. Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) doubts Clyde Weston’s (James Read) story about Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller).
Plus, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Theresa Donovan (Emily O’Brien) give into passion. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Julie Williams’ Plea
Dool spoilers for Thursday, June 6 reveal that Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) will continue her wedding revenge scheme.
Maggie knows the truth about Konstantin Meleounis (John Kapelos). Instead of exposing Kon-Man, Maggie wants to teach him a powerful lesson.
However, Maggie knows that the more people that know the truth, the...
- 6/5/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Wednesday, June 5, 2024 are here! Fans can expect Ej Dimera (Dan Feuerriegel) to face off with Melinda Trask (Tina Huang).
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) gets life-altering news. Harris Michaels (Steve Burton) tries to stop Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) from committing murder.
Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) and Stefan Dimera (Brandon Barash) continue figuring out a way to free Gabi Hernandez-Dimera (Camila Banus). Plus, Nicole Walker-Dimera (Arianne Zucker) and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) have a heart-to-heart.
Ej Dimera vs Melinda Trask
Dool spoilers for Wednesday, June 5 reveal that Melinda played the Gabi card with Rafe. It’s the only reason why Melinda wasn’t yanked out of the district attorney’s office in handcuffs.
Trending! Dool Spoilers: Holly’s Prom Night Disaster-Is Big Tate Trouble Brewing?
Rafe was there to arrest Melinda for helping Sloan Petersen-Brady (Jessica Serfaty) steal Nicole’s baby.
Coming Up On Days Of Our Lives
Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) gets life-altering news. Harris Michaels (Steve Burton) tries to stop Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) from committing murder.
Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) and Stefan Dimera (Brandon Barash) continue figuring out a way to free Gabi Hernandez-Dimera (Camila Banus). Plus, Nicole Walker-Dimera (Arianne Zucker) and Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) have a heart-to-heart.
Ej Dimera vs Melinda Trask
Dool spoilers for Wednesday, June 5 reveal that Melinda played the Gabi card with Rafe. It’s the only reason why Melinda wasn’t yanked out of the district attorney’s office in handcuffs.
Trending! Dool Spoilers: Holly’s Prom Night Disaster-Is Big Tate Trouble Brewing?
Rafe was there to arrest Melinda for helping Sloan Petersen-Brady (Jessica Serfaty) steal Nicole’s baby.
- 6/4/2024
- by Taylor Hancen Rios
- Celebrating The Soaps
Days of Our lives spoilers tease that Clyde Weston’s (James Read) enemies are closing in on him. While Harris Michaels (Steve Burton) and Lucas Horton (Bryan Datillo) are planning to send Clyde back to prison for him many crimes, Ava Vitale (Tamara Braun) and Chad Dimera (Billy Flynn) have a darker fate in mind for the career criminal and drug dealer.
Clyde is responsible for so much tragedy in Salem, including the murder of Chad’s wife Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller).
Days of Our Lives Spoilers – Ava Vitale has her own plans for Clyde Weston
Ava, along with John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) were forced to break Clyde out of prison because he had taken Tripp Dalton (Lucas Adams) and Wendy Shin (Victoria Grace) hostage and threatened to kill them if they didn’t set Clyde free.
Ava knows that all three...
Clyde is responsible for so much tragedy in Salem, including the murder of Chad’s wife Abigail Dimera (last played by Marci Miller).
Days of Our Lives Spoilers – Ava Vitale has her own plans for Clyde Weston
Ava, along with John Black (Drake Hogestyn) and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) were forced to break Clyde out of prison because he had taken Tripp Dalton (Lucas Adams) and Wendy Shin (Victoria Grace) hostage and threatened to kill them if they didn’t set Clyde free.
Ava knows that all three...
- 6/4/2024
- by Matt Crider
- Celebrating The Soaps
Lauren Paget has been named senior vice president of Littleton Road Productions, headed by “Dr. Death” and “The Girl From Plainville” writer Patrick Macmanus and producing partner Kelly Funke.
Most recently vice president of original programming at Warner Bros. Discovery, Paget will now oversee day-to-day development responsibilities at Littleton Road Productions (which is currently under an overall deal with Universal Studio Group’s UCP) and help build out the banner’s prolific roster of TV projects. She will lead new series development and support the current slate, including upcoming limited series “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” for Peacock.
During her tenure at Wbd, Paget worked on creative development and management of programming for TBS, TNT and truTV, including “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,” “Miracle Workers: Dark Ages” and “Miracle Workers: End Times,” “Final Space” and “Chad.”
Previously, Paget held roles at Amblin Entertainment, Assembly Entertainment, Shine America and WME.
Most recently vice president of original programming at Warner Bros. Discovery, Paget will now oversee day-to-day development responsibilities at Littleton Road Productions (which is currently under an overall deal with Universal Studio Group’s UCP) and help build out the banner’s prolific roster of TV projects. She will lead new series development and support the current slate, including upcoming limited series “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” for Peacock.
During her tenure at Wbd, Paget worked on creative development and management of programming for TBS, TNT and truTV, including “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,” “Miracle Workers: Dark Ages” and “Miracle Workers: End Times,” “Final Space” and “Chad.”
Previously, Paget held roles at Amblin Entertainment, Assembly Entertainment, Shine America and WME.
- 6/3/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Here's a list of TV shows that aired (or are expected to air) during the 2023-24 season (roughly September 2023 through August 2024) but won't be back for the 2024-25 season. Not finding a show that you believe has been cancelled? Check our other season lists or our network, cable, and streaming show status pages.
Latest additions: Walker (The CW), Silk: Spider Society (Prime Video/MGM+), The Spencer Sisters (The CW), Constellation (Apple TV+), Scavengers Reign (Max), Not Dead Yet (ABC), Snowpiercer (AMC), Chad (The Roku Channel), Extended Family (NBC), The Lazarus Project (TNT), NCIS: Hawai’i (CBS), CSI: Vegas (CBS), So Help Me Todd (CBS), Sweet Tooth (Netflix), Siesta Key (MTV), Everything Now (Netflix), Quantum Leap (NBC), Death and Other Details (Hulu), Uncoupled (Showtime), Bupkis (Peacock), Break Point (Netflix), Daria (Comedy Central), The Brothers Sun (Netflix), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix), Evil (Paramount+), Tacoma Fd (truTV), Ratched...
Latest additions: Walker (The CW), Silk: Spider Society (Prime Video/MGM+), The Spencer Sisters (The CW), Constellation (Apple TV+), Scavengers Reign (Max), Not Dead Yet (ABC), Snowpiercer (AMC), Chad (The Roku Channel), Extended Family (NBC), The Lazarus Project (TNT), NCIS: Hawai’i (CBS), CSI: Vegas (CBS), So Help Me Todd (CBS), Sweet Tooth (Netflix), Siesta Key (MTV), Everything Now (Netflix), Quantum Leap (NBC), Death and Other Details (Hulu), Uncoupled (Showtime), Bupkis (Peacock), Break Point (Netflix), Daria (Comedy Central), The Brothers Sun (Netflix), The Umbrella Academy (Netflix), Evil (Paramount+), Tacoma Fd (truTV), Ratched...
- 5/24/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sabrina Carpenter Roasts Leonardo DiCaprio On Her Birthday ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Leonardo DiCaprio’s penchant for dating younger girls is well-documented in history and social media. Last year, a graph demonstrating the ages of DiCaprio’s previous girlfriends, all 25 or under, was circulated online to everyone’s amusement.
Ricky Gervais even quipped about the Titanic star’s inclination to date younger women at the 2020 Golden Globes where he joked, “Leo DiCaprio attended the premiere [of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood] and by the end, his date was too old for him.” At the time, the actor was seeing Camila Morrone, who was 22 years old to his 45.
As Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life has become part of the cultural discourse, it was unsurprising that the topic wormed its way into Singer Sabrina Carpenter’s 25th birthday celebration.
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s penchant for dating younger girls is well-documented in history and social media. Last year, a graph demonstrating the ages of DiCaprio’s previous girlfriends, all 25 or under, was circulated online to everyone’s amusement.
Ricky Gervais even quipped about the Titanic star’s inclination to date younger women at the 2020 Golden Globes where he joked, “Leo DiCaprio attended the premiere [of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood] and by the end, his date was too old for him.” At the time, the actor was seeing Camila Morrone, who was 22 years old to his 45.
As Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life has become part of the cultural discourse, it was unsurprising that the topic wormed its way into Singer Sabrina Carpenter’s 25th birthday celebration.
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- 5/14/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Chad Michael Murray Wants To Return For A Freaky Friday Sequel. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Chad Michael Murray is willing to reprise his role of Jake alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in the Freaky Friday sequel. Two decades after its release, in May 2023, the New York Times reported that Disney confirmed a sequel is in development. The film saw Lindsay Lohan as 16-year-old Anna and Jamie Lee Curtis as her mom, Tess, who often butted heads and accidentally switched bodies after eating magic fortune cookies.
Chad Michael Murray, who played Jake, became an instant teen heartthrob after starring in the 2003 hit, which grossed over $160 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million.
While Disney announced both Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, it is unclear if other actors in the film, including Chad Micahel Murray, will reprise their roles. However, the One Tree Hill Alum expressed his interest in returning to the sequel,...
Chad Michael Murray is willing to reprise his role of Jake alongside Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in the Freaky Friday sequel. Two decades after its release, in May 2023, the New York Times reported that Disney confirmed a sequel is in development. The film saw Lindsay Lohan as 16-year-old Anna and Jamie Lee Curtis as her mom, Tess, who often butted heads and accidentally switched bodies after eating magic fortune cookies.
Chad Michael Murray, who played Jake, became an instant teen heartthrob after starring in the 2003 hit, which grossed over $160 million worldwide on a budget of $26 million.
While Disney announced both Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, it is unclear if other actors in the film, including Chad Micahel Murray, will reprise their roles. However, the One Tree Hill Alum expressed his interest in returning to the sequel,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
Network: TBS, The Roku Channel
Episodes: 20 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 6, 2021 -- January 19, 2024
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nasim Pedrad, Ella Mika, Saba Homayoon, Paul Chahidi, Jake Ryan, and Alexa Loo.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy series, the Chad TV show is created by writer/executive producer and showrunner Nasim Pedrad. The Iranian-American actress also stars in the title role.
The story follows a 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy named Chad (Pedrad) as he navigates his first year of high school. His mission, like many high schoolers, is to become popular.
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Episodes: 20 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: April 6, 2021 -- January 19, 2024
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nasim Pedrad, Ella Mika, Saba Homayoon, Paul Chahidi, Jake Ryan, and Alexa Loo.
TV show description:
A single-camera comedy series, the Chad TV show is created by writer/executive producer and showrunner Nasim Pedrad. The Iranian-American actress also stars in the title role.
The story follows a 14-year-old pubescent Persian boy named Chad (Pedrad) as he navigates his first year of high school. His mission, like many high schoolers, is to become popular.
Read More…...
- 5/10/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Chad is out of second chances.
Nasim Pedrad’s coming-of-age sitcom, which repeatedly bounced back from possible cancellation over the course of two seasons, is officially done. TVLine has confirmed that the show’s most recent home, Roku Channel, has opted not to proceed with a third season.
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“Eight years, three networks, one great show that I’m deeply proud of. Excited for what comes next,...
Nasim Pedrad’s coming-of-age sitcom, which repeatedly bounced back from possible cancellation over the course of two seasons, is officially done. TVLine has confirmed that the show’s most recent home, Roku Channel, has opted not to proceed with a third season.
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“Eight years, three networks, one great show that I’m deeply proud of. Excited for what comes next,...
- 5/7/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: After a long journey across broadcast, cable and streaming, defying the odds multiple times, Nasim Pedrad’s praised coming-of-age comedy series Chad is coming to an end. A spokesperson for the Roku Chanel, which released Chad’s second season, confirmed to Deadline that the streamer will not be proceeding with future seasons.
Roku originally had committed to taking on the finished but unaired second season of Chad (along with Season 1 repeats), so a Season 3 was considered a long shot but a possibility. It is now not happening, officially ending the show’s wild ride.
Chad‘s origins date back more than eight years when SNL alumna Pedrad started developing the comedy for Fox. The broadcast network picked up the half-hour, starring Pedrad as teen Persian-American boy Chad Amani, to pilot in February 2016.
Fox eventually passed on the pilot, which means certain death for most projects, but Chad found a...
Roku originally had committed to taking on the finished but unaired second season of Chad (along with Season 1 repeats), so a Season 3 was considered a long shot but a possibility. It is now not happening, officially ending the show’s wild ride.
Chad‘s origins date back more than eight years when SNL alumna Pedrad started developing the comedy for Fox. The broadcast network picked up the half-hour, starring Pedrad as teen Persian-American boy Chad Amani, to pilot in February 2016.
Fox eventually passed on the pilot, which means certain death for most projects, but Chad found a...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Helldivers 2 is a technical and visual marvel from Arrowhead Game Studios and the reception to the game has proven that. Johan Pilestedt serves as the game director and has remained humble and knows to give credit where it is due.
The recent times have not been kind to most modern video games in terms of attention to detail. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind had a rather impressive water physics for its time and Pilestedt longed for those days again.
Water Physics in Morrowind Blows Away Helldivers 2 Director’s Mind Johan Pilestedt is still impressed by The Elder Scrolls III despite making a visually compelling game like Helldivers 2.
Arrowhead Game Studios also has an impressive eye for detail with the in-game weapons physics of its latest live service game. Pilestedt is a gamer first and game developer second, and was taken aback by what Bethesda was able to achieve with the...
The recent times have not been kind to most modern video games in terms of attention to detail. The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind had a rather impressive water physics for its time and Pilestedt longed for those days again.
Water Physics in Morrowind Blows Away Helldivers 2 Director’s Mind Johan Pilestedt is still impressed by The Elder Scrolls III despite making a visually compelling game like Helldivers 2.
Arrowhead Game Studios also has an impressive eye for detail with the in-game weapons physics of its latest live service game. Pilestedt is a gamer first and game developer second, and was taken aback by what Bethesda was able to achieve with the...
- 5/4/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is one of the greatest surprises that PlayStation has put out for this console generation, and game director Johan Pilestedt is more than happy to take charge. Despite having the responsibility to lead a game studio, Pilestedt still finds the time to play video games.
Larian Studios came out swinging with Baldur’s Gate 3, and the game has received countless accolades and universal praise from both critics and gamers alike. However, the studio is ready to move on and Pilestedt fully supports the decision.
Helldivers 2 Director Wanted More Baldur’s Gate 3 Content
Johan Pilestedt is the game director of Helldivers 2 and serves as the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios.
If something is too good, people will naturally seek out more of the same content, However, Larian Studios is comfortable with leaving the game as it is to pursue something different, and despite wanting more, Pilestedt understands the team wholeheartedly.
Larian Studios came out swinging with Baldur’s Gate 3, and the game has received countless accolades and universal praise from both critics and gamers alike. However, the studio is ready to move on and Pilestedt fully supports the decision.
Helldivers 2 Director Wanted More Baldur’s Gate 3 Content
Johan Pilestedt is the game director of Helldivers 2 and serves as the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios.
If something is too good, people will naturally seek out more of the same content, However, Larian Studios is comfortable with leaving the game as it is to pursue something different, and despite wanting more, Pilestedt understands the team wholeheartedly.
- 5/1/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
The Spiderwick Chronicles Trailer Brings Supernatural Children’s Book Series to Life on Roku — Watch
Christian Slater is here, and he’ll be taking all of your creatures with him.
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
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Here’s what to expect from the series,...
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
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Here’s what to expect from the series,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The final season of Snowpiercer has finally found a home.
The fourth season of the sci-fi drama will air on AMC after the company acquired the rights to the Tomorrow Studios-produced series. It comes after TNT scrapped the show last year as part of a wider Warner Bros. Discovery content write down strategy.
Deadline revealed in January 2023 that the fourth season wouldn’t air on its original home, as part of a slew of content cuts that also including the axing of Batgirl, Abrams’ HBO drama Demimonde, and TBS series such as The Big D, Chad and Kill The Orange Bear.
It is the latest series that AMC has saved after being scrapped elsewhere; the network bought Captain Nemo series Nautilus after it was cut by Disney+.
The first three seasons of the show will stream on AMC+ later this year and season 4 will air on the linear network...
The fourth season of the sci-fi drama will air on AMC after the company acquired the rights to the Tomorrow Studios-produced series. It comes after TNT scrapped the show last year as part of a wider Warner Bros. Discovery content write down strategy.
Deadline revealed in January 2023 that the fourth season wouldn’t air on its original home, as part of a slew of content cuts that also including the axing of Batgirl, Abrams’ HBO drama Demimonde, and TBS series such as The Big D, Chad and Kill The Orange Bear.
It is the latest series that AMC has saved after being scrapped elsewhere; the network bought Captain Nemo series Nautilus after it was cut by Disney+.
The first three seasons of the show will stream on AMC+ later this year and season 4 will air on the linear network...
- 3/14/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
There have been no shortage of camp slashers over the past 40 years. Even films that aren’t called Friday the 13th have tapped into the zeitgeist and delivered horror in a setting that is supposed to be all about fun. From Sleepaway Camp to The Burning to You Might Be the Killer, if there is one thing that we know as horror nerds, it’s that bad things happen at camp, and you should steer clear.
This is most definitely the case with Thomas Walton’s new camp-based slasher Camp Pleasant Lake. It’s a film that seems to try to reinvent the camp slasher film, but doesn’t really succeed in filling it with life. It tries to do several things, in fact, and doesn’t really succeed in any of them.
But let’s start at the beginning. The Very beginning. 20 years ago, in the midst of their parents’ divorce,...
This is most definitely the case with Thomas Walton’s new camp-based slasher Camp Pleasant Lake. It’s a film that seems to try to reinvent the camp slasher film, but doesn’t really succeed in filling it with life. It tries to do several things, in fact, and doesn’t really succeed in any of them.
But let’s start at the beginning. The Very beginning. 20 years ago, in the midst of their parents’ divorce,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Emily von Seele
- DailyDead
Glen Powell and Michael Waldren are teaming up to bring to life a new comedy series based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning.
The series will feature Powell in a leading role and he will also be involved in the creation and writing of the pilot alongside Waldron. Both Powell and Waldron will act as executive producers for the show.
The show’s description reads; When bad behaviour nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.
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Manning will join Powell, and Waldron as an executive producer of the upcoming project. Manning’s brother, Peyton Manning, will also be involved through Omaha Productions. Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown will also serve as executive producers. ESPN and Adam Fasullo of Waldron...
The series will feature Powell in a leading role and he will also be involved in the creation and writing of the pilot alongside Waldron. Both Powell and Waldron will act as executive producers for the show.
The show’s description reads; When bad behaviour nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.
Also in news – HeyUGuys meet…. The European Shooting Stars of 2024
Manning will join Powell, and Waldron as an executive producer of the upcoming project. Manning’s brother, Peyton Manning, will also be involved through Omaha Productions. Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown will also serve as executive producers. ESPN and Adam Fasullo of Waldron...
- 2/23/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘Chad Powers’ (Photo Credit: Hulu)
Glen Powell is attached to star in Chad Powers, which has just been given a series order by Hulu. Powell co-created the half-hour comedy with Michael Waldron, and both will serve as writers and executive producers.
The Chad Powers character was introduced in a sketch that aired on ESPN+’s Eli’s Places series. Eli Manning will be involved as an executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN.
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast,” said Powell and Waldron.
Hulu’s series order announcement didn’t indicate when production will get underway, but it...
Glen Powell is attached to star in Chad Powers, which has just been given a series order by Hulu. Powell co-created the half-hour comedy with Michael Waldron, and both will serve as writers and executive producers.
The Chad Powers character was introduced in a sketch that aired on ESPN+’s Eli’s Places series. Eli Manning will be involved as an executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown, and ESPN.
“We’re both diehard college football fans. When we saw Eli as Chad Powers, we knew that was the way into a big, fun story about this world. We’re excited to be part of this team, and can’t wait to get Chad in the game. Think fast, run fast,” said Powell and Waldron.
Hulu’s series order announcement didn’t indicate when production will get underway, but it...
- 2/22/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
No one loves Eli Manning as much as I do. Somewhere, I have a book on Manning inscribed, “To the only Giants fan who never booed Eli.” (Accurate.) There are the jerseys, cards, the autographs, the bobbleheads. I was at Eli’s first game, his retirement ceremony game, and so many in between. One time, I interviewed Manning while he was ostensibly promoting Frank’s RedHot Original sauce just so I could relive the glory days he never knew we shared. But I know a ripoff when I see one, and Hulu’s new series “Chad Powers” is a direct attempt to capitalize on the gigantic success of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso.”
Before “Ted Lasso” was a show, Ted Lasso was a heightened fish-out-of-water original character created solely to promote a major media company’s sports brand. It was to be a one-and-done comedy skit. Before “Chad Powers” was a show,...
Before “Ted Lasso” was a show, Ted Lasso was a heightened fish-out-of-water original character created solely to promote a major media company’s sports brand. It was to be a one-and-done comedy skit. Before “Chad Powers” was a show,...
- 2/22/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Film historians will inevitably look back on 2023 as a year of risk-taking, with filmmakers turning to personal projects backed by major studios. On paper and in hindsight, a movie about the world’s most iconic doll sounds obvious, but it took real balls—or a lack thereof in Ken’s case—for Mattel and Warner Bros. to get behind a deconstructed look at the toy in Greta Gerwig’s existential Barbie. Universal arguably took an even bigger risk, putting their full force behind a three hour movie about the birth of the atomic bomb. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer proved perfect counter-programming to Gerwig’s Barbie, as moviegoers championed the double act into the summer box office unicorn Barbenheimer. Martin Scorsese brought his American Western crime epic Killers of the Flower Moon to the screen after seven years of development. Emerald Fennell debuted her second directorial effort, the darkly imaginative and highly divisive Saltburn.
- 1/9/2024
- by Chad Kennerk
- Film Review Daily
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Chad has a Season 2 premiere date.
The former TBS comedy, which was rescued by Roku in October 2022, will return on Friday, Jan. 19. All 10 episodes will be available to stream for free, via The Roku Channel.
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The former TBS comedy, which was rescued by Roku in October 2022, will return on Friday, Jan. 19. All 10 episodes will be available to stream for free, via The Roku Channel.
More from TVLineFrasier's Kelsey Grammer Reveals Why Diane Is the One Cheers Character He Wants to Return in Potential Season 2TVLine Items: Leary Joins Ray Romano Comedy, Sexy Beast Trailer and MoreGood Doctor: Chuku Modu Returning as Series Regular for Season 7 (Exclusive)
A new trailer is embedded above.
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- 1/9/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Back in the day, the ratings for TBS' original shows were low, but the cable channel was committed to airing its own scripted series. Oh, how times have changed. Which will be cancelled, and which will be renewed? Will TBS become a significant player again someday in the future? Stay tuned.
Scripted TBS shows listed: American Dad!, Angie Tribeca, Chad, Clipped, Cougar Town, The Detour, Final Space, Ground Floor, The Guest Book, The Last Og, Miracle Workers, People of Earth, Search Party, Sullivan & Son, Wrecked, and Your Family or Mine.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for American Dad!
There's lots of data that execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series. The ratings for initial airings don't play as large a role as they do on commercial stations but they are still an indication...
Scripted TBS shows listed: American Dad!, Angie Tribeca, Chad, Clipped, Cougar Town, The Detour, Final Space, Ground Floor, The Guest Book, The Last Og, Miracle Workers, People of Earth, Search Party, Sullivan & Son, Wrecked, and Your Family or Mine.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for American Dad!
There's lots of data that execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series. The ratings for initial airings don't play as large a role as they do on commercial stations but they are still an indication...
- 12/20/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Aaron Craig won a semifinals match in the ongoing Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard tournament, but he didn’t win much favor with the fans who called him out for clapping and cheering for himself. And in a Reddit discussion, the attorney originally from Toronto, Ontario, said he might have gotten “overly excited.” On Friday’s episode of the syndicated game show, Craig went up against Leah Wiegand, a stay-at-home home from Austin, Texas, and T.J. Tallie, an associate professor of African history from San Diego, California. Craig eked out a runaway with the last clue in Double Jeopardy, and despite a Final Jeopardy stumper, he won the game. When host Ken Jennings announced him as that day’s champion, Craig clapped with his hands over his head and shouted what sounded like “Let’s go, Chad!” After Friday’s episode aired, Jeopardy! fans expressed their disapproval in a Reddit thread. “The...
- 11/4/2023
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Roku has begun removing titles including scripted shows Most Dangerous Game starring Christoph Waltz and Slip from Zoe Lister-Jones.
It is the latest streamer to remove titles from its service following similar moves by Paramount+, Disney+, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max and AMC Networks.
Roku revealed yesterday that it was set to remove some content as part of a cost-cutting drive that also saw around 300 employees laid off. It said that it would take a hit of between $55M-$65M for removing “select existing licensed and produced content from company-operated services on its TV streaming platform”.
The company will, however, continue to order original series and sources note that this process is part of its regular review of programming.
Action thriller Most Dangerous Game was originally a Quibi original with the first season starring Liam Hemsworth alongside Waltz. The first season earned two Emmy nominations and it was renewed...
It is the latest streamer to remove titles from its service following similar moves by Paramount+, Disney+, Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max and AMC Networks.
Roku revealed yesterday that it was set to remove some content as part of a cost-cutting drive that also saw around 300 employees laid off. It said that it would take a hit of between $55M-$65M for removing “select existing licensed and produced content from company-operated services on its TV streaming platform”.
The company will, however, continue to order original series and sources note that this process is part of its regular review of programming.
Action thriller Most Dangerous Game was originally a Quibi original with the first season starring Liam Hemsworth alongside Waltz. The first season earned two Emmy nominations and it was renewed...
- 9/7/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Drew Barrymore was accompanied offstage Monday night by actress and singer Reneé Rapp after a man named Chad Michael Busto rushed to the front of the auditorium of the 92nd Street Y in New York.
Busto can be heard yelling “Drew Barrymore!” as the talk-show host was asking Rapp, who recently left “The Sex Lives of College Girls” to pursue her music full time, about her newly released album, “Snow Angel.”
“Yes, hi!” Barrymore responded, noticeably interrupted and removed from her train of thought. Rapp quickly reverted from her more-relaxed posture on the chair opposite Barrymore to get up and escort her off the stage as security guards flanked Busto.
@vidsofceleb
Scary moment, thankfully security took care of it. #drewbarrymore #reneerapp
♬ original sound – Edits Audience members captured video of the stalker interrupting the event
“You know who I am, I need to see you at some point,” the man said...
Busto can be heard yelling “Drew Barrymore!” as the talk-show host was asking Rapp, who recently left “The Sex Lives of College Girls” to pursue her music full time, about her newly released album, “Snow Angel.”
“Yes, hi!” Barrymore responded, noticeably interrupted and removed from her train of thought. Rapp quickly reverted from her more-relaxed posture on the chair opposite Barrymore to get up and escort her off the stage as security guards flanked Busto.
@vidsofceleb
Scary moment, thankfully security took care of it. #drewbarrymore #reneerapp
♬ original sound – Edits Audience members captured video of the stalker interrupting the event
“You know who I am, I need to see you at some point,” the man said...
- 8/22/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Santa Monica, CA – Old friends and new foes come together when John Wick: Chapter 4 arrives Digtal May 23 and 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD & On Demand June 13 from Lionsgate. The high action-thriller, which has grossed a franchise-best $400 million+ at the global box office, directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, stars Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) as he returns in the titular role, joined by franchise regulars Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix franchise), Lance Reddick (Fringe), and lan McShane (Deadwood) while welcoming Donnie Yen (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story), Bill Skarsgård (It franchise), Hiroyuki Sanada (Avengers: Endgame), Shamier Anderson (Race), Rina Sawayama (Turn Up Charlie), and Scott Adkins (Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday).
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face...
John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face...
- 5/5/2023
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Roku is reinvesting in — and bulking up — its originals lineup, announcing a new season of “The Great American Baking Show” and an unscripted comedy featuring singer-songwriter Charlie Puth among the shows coming to the Roku Channel.
Notably, the content announcements at Roku’s 2023 NewFronts presentation — coming on Day One of the WGA writers strike — were unscripted/reality formats. Also at the event in New York Tuesday, the streaming platform unveiled a suite of new ad solutions, including sponsorships for its popular Roku City screensaver.
The company announced that it has renewed reality competition series “The Great American Baking Show” for Season 2. The news came ahead of the premiere Friday, May 5, of the new six-episode run of the show featuring Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry on the Roku Channel. “The Great American Baking Show,” produced by Love Productions USA, ran for five seasons on ABC as a...
Notably, the content announcements at Roku’s 2023 NewFronts presentation — coming on Day One of the WGA writers strike — were unscripted/reality formats. Also at the event in New York Tuesday, the streaming platform unveiled a suite of new ad solutions, including sponsorships for its popular Roku City screensaver.
The company announced that it has renewed reality competition series “The Great American Baking Show” for Season 2. The news came ahead of the premiere Friday, May 5, of the new six-episode run of the show featuring Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry on the Roku Channel. “The Great American Baking Show,” produced by Love Productions USA, ran for five seasons on ABC as a...
- 5/2/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Roku is expanding its 2023-2024 slate with new series from Charlie Puth, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana, Juanpa Zurita and more, the streamer announced during its Iab NewFront presentation in NYC Tuesday.
Related: We’ll Be Back: Photo Gallery Of TV Series Renewed In 2023
Roku also announced renewals for popular series including Honest Renovation, hosted and executive produced by Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis, for Season 2. The Great American Baking Show also will return for a second season, and will be accompanied by The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special for the second year, with a new lineup of celebrity bakers.
Related: No Kimmel? No Meyers? NewFront & Upfront Presentations Face Adjustments With WGA On Strike
Roku also has greenlighted a second installment of its Meet Me franchise, from Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Cinestar Pictures. Following its first film, Meet Me in Paris, the second installment of the reality rom-com,...
Related: We’ll Be Back: Photo Gallery Of TV Series Renewed In 2023
Roku also announced renewals for popular series including Honest Renovation, hosted and executive produced by Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis, for Season 2. The Great American Baking Show also will return for a second season, and will be accompanied by The Great American Baking Show: Celebrity Holiday Special for the second year, with a new lineup of celebrity bakers.
Related: No Kimmel? No Meyers? NewFront & Upfront Presentations Face Adjustments With WGA On Strike
Roku also has greenlighted a second installment of its Meet Me franchise, from Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine and Cinestar Pictures. Following its first film, Meet Me in Paris, the second installment of the reality rom-com,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Roku is promoting a number of execs in its originals team following a shakeup last week.
Brian Tannenbaum / Olivia Laroche / Lydia Antonini (Roku)
Deadline revealed last week that Colin Davis, who was Roku’s Head of Scripted Originals, was moving to oversee comedy development at Sony Pictures Television with alternative chief Brian Tannenbaum taking over as Head of Roku Originals on an interim basis.
That move is now permanent, as we forecast, with Tannenbaum now reporting directly to David Eilenberg, who was recently promoted to VP, and Head of Content, Roku Media.
Elsewhere, Lydia Antonini, who was previously Head of Creative Affairs, becomes Head of Scripted Originals and non-scripted exec Olivia Laroche has been promoted to Head of Alternative Originals.
Both Antonini and Laroche now report to Tannenbaum.
Elsewhere, Roku’s Content Acquisition team will now report directly to Eilenberg, who reports to former Fox CEO Charlie Collier, who is now President,...
Brian Tannenbaum / Olivia Laroche / Lydia Antonini (Roku)
Deadline revealed last week that Colin Davis, who was Roku’s Head of Scripted Originals, was moving to oversee comedy development at Sony Pictures Television with alternative chief Brian Tannenbaum taking over as Head of Roku Originals on an interim basis.
That move is now permanent, as we forecast, with Tannenbaum now reporting directly to David Eilenberg, who was recently promoted to VP, and Head of Content, Roku Media.
Elsewhere, Lydia Antonini, who was previously Head of Creative Affairs, becomes Head of Scripted Originals and non-scripted exec Olivia Laroche has been promoted to Head of Alternative Originals.
Both Antonini and Laroche now report to Tannenbaum.
Elsewhere, Roku’s Content Acquisition team will now report directly to Eilenberg, who reports to former Fox CEO Charlie Collier, who is now President,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Do social media influencers have souls? The film industry really doesn’t seem to think so. So much so that this new generation of streamers, hell bent on pushing their “merch” and driving their “subs” no matter the cost, are almost too perfect as horror movie victims. Who doesn’t want to see Logan Paul pissing himself with fear, while getting chased by a man with a sack for a face?
In fact, it’s such a novel idea that the entire found footage sub-genre seems to have taken a screaming left turn over the past year, to focus on just that; “livestream” screen-life movies where a nasty piece of shit is hunted down by nefarious forces, and we’re all not only allowed, but actively encouraged to clap and cheer whilst they repeatedly soil themselves. Dashcam and Deadstream, 2022’s pioneers of this new movement, lead with a mix of nasty laughs and guffaw-inducing gnarliness,...
In fact, it’s such a novel idea that the entire found footage sub-genre seems to have taken a screaming left turn over the past year, to focus on just that; “livestream” screen-life movies where a nasty piece of shit is hunted down by nefarious forces, and we’re all not only allowed, but actively encouraged to clap and cheer whilst they repeatedly soil themselves. Dashcam and Deadstream, 2022’s pioneers of this new movement, lead with a mix of nasty laughs and guffaw-inducing gnarliness,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Ben Robins
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Forget about watching and rewatching the trailer for "John Wick: Chapter 4" in slow-motion until you know every frame of it by heart. There's another way to prepare for the film's upcoming theatrical release next month, and that is: by engaging in the obligatory "John Wick" movie marathon.
For a few lucky /Film readers, that's about to get a whole lot easier. Sure, you could fire up Peacock and do the whole streaming thing with the three previous "John Wick" movies, but you won't find Mr. Wick's secret stash of special features there. Fortunately, before the trilogy becomes a quadrilogy (to be followed by "John Wick: Chapter 5" at a later date), we're giving away a few copies of the new three-film "John Wick" steelbook box set, courtesy of Lionsgate.
In "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum," you may recall the scene at the beginning where Keanu Reeves' vengeful former hitman...
For a few lucky /Film readers, that's about to get a whole lot easier. Sure, you could fire up Peacock and do the whole streaming thing with the three previous "John Wick" movies, but you won't find Mr. Wick's secret stash of special features there. Fortunately, before the trilogy becomes a quadrilogy (to be followed by "John Wick: Chapter 5" at a later date), we're giving away a few copies of the new three-film "John Wick" steelbook box set, courtesy of Lionsgate.
In "John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum," you may recall the scene at the beginning where Keanu Reeves' vengeful former hitman...
- 2/28/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
A Patricia Highsmith adaptation with a talented cast that has yet to air on Showtime just moved to Netflix, according to Deadline. This is great news for viewers who will get to see the thriller series "Ripley," which features "Fleabag" and "His Dark Materials" actor Andrew Scott, "Lovesick" and "Emma." star Johnny Flynn, and "The First Lady" alum Dakota Fanning.
The project comes from "The Night Of" co-creator Steven Zaillian and is an adaptation of Highsmith's novel, "The Talented Mr. Ripley." The move is also great news for TV fans in general, as it's proof positive that even in a time of economic uncertainty, it's possible for streamers and cablers to move their projects elsewhere -- as opposed to cancelling them completely before they even see the light of day.
"Ripley" is moving from Showtime to Netflix within weeks of the former's announcement of a planned merger with Paramount+ that...
The project comes from "The Night Of" co-creator Steven Zaillian and is an adaptation of Highsmith's novel, "The Talented Mr. Ripley." The move is also great news for TV fans in general, as it's proof positive that even in a time of economic uncertainty, it's possible for streamers and cablers to move their projects elsewhere -- as opposed to cancelling them completely before they even see the light of day.
"Ripley" is moving from Showtime to Netflix within weeks of the former's announcement of a planned merger with Paramount+ that...
- 2/10/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
In a bizarre move, TNT has opted not to air the final season of the acclaimed sci-fi show Snowpiercer. Now, for anyone paying attention to the entire saga of Warner-Media, it was confirmed back in April that TBS and TNT would no longer air scripted programming. By that time, TNT had less than ten scripted shows. Most notably, American Dad, The Last Og, Miracle Workers, Chad, and Animal Kingdom were the only shows left before Warners Bros Discovery shifted gears in terms of programming. David Zaslav has been on a major cost-cutting spree, and the two channels have been affected
TNT Won’t Air The Final Season Of Snowpiercer...
TNT Won’t Air The Final Season Of Snowpiercer...
- 2/6/2023
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
The creators behind series “Tuca & Bertie,” “Gordita Chronicles,” and “Whistleblower” have issued statements alleging the Warner Bros. Discovery merger has had disastrous effects on female Poc showrunners.
The statements, published as an addendum to a December 21 Writers Guild of America report on the effects of mega-mergers, are titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.” The report claims the Wbd merger de-prioritized female-led series featuring stars of color and ultimately led to the shows’ cancellations.
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the statement reads, citing multiple projects “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal’ with Samantha Bee, one of a handful of woman-hosted late-night shows; ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ a series about a Dominican immigrant family whose showrunner was a Latina woman; ‘Tuca & Bertie,...
The statements, published as an addendum to a December 21 Writers Guild of America report on the effects of mega-mergers, are titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.” The report claims the Wbd merger de-prioritized female-led series featuring stars of color and ultimately led to the shows’ cancellations.
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the statement reads, citing multiple projects “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal’ with Samantha Bee, one of a handful of woman-hosted late-night shows; ‘Gordita Chronicles,’ a series about a Dominican immigrant family whose showrunner was a Latina woman; ‘Tuca & Bertie,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It has all the makings of a new and disturbing trend in television — companies taking fully produced, unaired series and moving them off their books — but insiders are hesitant to say whether cancellations like what we saw today at Showtime, as well as what has happened at Warner Bros. Discovery, AMC, Starz, Netflix and Peacock over the last few months, is becoming the new normal.
Consider it more of a one-time “right-sizing,” they say.
“I don’t think those companies are going to want to make a practice of this on an ongoing basis,” a partner at a talent agency tells Deadline. “They’ve done it and they weren’t burned to the ground by the town, but the reaction was really, really strong. So barring any further kind of financial apocalypse or whatever, I think they’re going to want to reassure people this is a one-of-a-kind thing is...
Consider it more of a one-time “right-sizing,” they say.
“I don’t think those companies are going to want to make a practice of this on an ongoing basis,” a partner at a talent agency tells Deadline. “They’ve done it and they weren’t burned to the ground by the town, but the reaction was really, really strong. So barring any further kind of financial apocalypse or whatever, I think they’re going to want to reassure people this is a one-of-a-kind thing is...
- 1/30/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
The showrunners of “Tuca & Bertie,” “Gordita Chronicles” and “Whistleblower” have rallied together under WGA West to call out the ways in which they believe the merger that created Warner Bros. Discovery led to the abrupt cancellations of their series.
The comments came in a new “Broken Promises Bulletin” — an addendum to a December 2021 report on the harm of mega-mergers — published Monday by the Writers Guild of America West, titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.”
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the post states, citing multiple titles that have been scrapped by the David Zaslav-led company since the April 2022 close of the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,’ one...
The comments came in a new “Broken Promises Bulletin” — an addendum to a December 2021 report on the harm of mega-mergers — published Monday by the Writers Guild of America West, titled “How the Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Hurts Workers and Diversity.”
“The casualties of this mega-merger include numerous projects created by, featuring and/or centering the experiences of women and people of color,” the post states, citing multiple titles that have been scrapped by the David Zaslav-led company since the April 2022 close of the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, “including ‘Batgirl,’ one of very few mainstream superhero films to feature a Latina lead actress; ‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,’ one...
- 1/30/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The promise of an unlimited future for television content has run into the economic realities of a business driven by unpredictable market forces. A recent shift in strategy for the largest producers of content has become apparent in recent weeks: Major networks and streamers have reversed course and canceled previously ordered or renewed series — and even halted plans to launch already produced programs. Every outlet scraps a series or two from time to time. But the past 12 months have seen an unprecedented number of about-face decisions on greenlights and renewals.
As executives, producers and top creative talent descended on the Television Critics Assn. press tour this month in Pasadena, the overriding theme of conversations was about the state of the cable and pay TV marketplace, which is still slogging through a difficult transition from linear to streaming.
“It is a tough landscape, because everybody’s dealing with all the same economic pressures,...
As executives, producers and top creative talent descended on the Television Critics Assn. press tour this month in Pasadena, the overriding theme of conversations was about the state of the cable and pay TV marketplace, which is still slogging through a difficult transition from linear to streaming.
“It is a tough landscape, because everybody’s dealing with all the same economic pressures,...
- 1/27/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
If you were looking forward to watching The Lazarus Project (above) on TNT tonight, you better look for something else. The acquired British drama series is the latest TNet series to miss its scheduled premiere date. The fourth season of Miracle Workers and the second season of The Cube were both Mia from TBS' schedule earlier this month.
Unfortunately, the move by the TNets is nothing new since the Warner Bros. Discovery merger last year. The second season of Chad had its second season premiere cancelled without notice -- twice. The comedy was ultimately cancelled by TBS even though the second season had been completed months earlier. The show was later sold to The Roku Channel, and season two will air on the free service sometime this year.
Other cancellations by the corporation have included dating series The Big D (TBS,...
Unfortunately, the move by the TNets is nothing new since the Warner Bros. Discovery merger last year. The second season of Chad had its second season premiere cancelled without notice -- twice. The comedy was ultimately cancelled by TBS even though the second season had been completed months earlier. The show was later sold to The Roku Channel, and season two will air on the free service sometime this year.
Other cancellations by the corporation have included dating series The Big D (TBS,...
- 1/24/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“We’re going to put 2022 behind us and focus on the future,” said Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery’s U.S. Networks Group.
Speaking candidly during a Deadline-moderated keynote at the Realscreen conference in Austin, Texas, Finch opened up about the challenges and plans at the newly merged company.
“Going through a merger — and this was a humungous merger — is tough, it’s tough on the content creators, partners, staff, we’re a little ‘rear view mirroring it’ and we’re thrilled about what 2023 is,” she said. “Just now is when we’re able to put our strategy in place; last year was based on bringing two giant entities together.”
Finch talked about programming plans for its networks including the Turner networks, Discovery channels as well as the likes of HGTV and Food Network. She also discussed the recent restructure that led to the...
Speaking candidly during a Deadline-moderated keynote at the Realscreen conference in Austin, Texas, Finch opened up about the challenges and plans at the newly merged company.
“Going through a merger — and this was a humungous merger — is tough, it’s tough on the content creators, partners, staff, we’re a little ‘rear view mirroring it’ and we’re thrilled about what 2023 is,” she said. “Just now is when we’re able to put our strategy in place; last year was based on bringing two giant entities together.”
Finch talked about programming plans for its networks including the Turner networks, Discovery channels as well as the likes of HGTV and Food Network. She also discussed the recent restructure that led to the...
- 1/23/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Tabitha!
It’s been another wild month on the podcast, ping-ponging between genres and time periods. After kicking off the year with Richard Shepard’s twisty The Perfection, Trace and I ventured back to the mid-90s for an AIDS-era dissection of Todd Haynes’ Safe. This week we revisited Guillermo del Toro‘s sumptuous period Gothic Romance film, Crimson Peak.
In the film, Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) is the wealthy daughter of Buffalo businessman Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver). She’s courted by struggling entrepreneur Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), much to the chagrin of her long-time friend Dr. Alan McMichaels (Charlie Hunnam). After the murder of her father, Edith travels to Allerdale Hall with Thomas and his brooding, sexually queer sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), but she is almost immediately confronted by crimson apparitions, poisoned tea and plenty of secrets in the cellar. Will Edith survive the Sharpes or will she become...
It’s been another wild month on the podcast, ping-ponging between genres and time periods. After kicking off the year with Richard Shepard’s twisty The Perfection, Trace and I ventured back to the mid-90s for an AIDS-era dissection of Todd Haynes’ Safe. This week we revisited Guillermo del Toro‘s sumptuous period Gothic Romance film, Crimson Peak.
In the film, Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) is the wealthy daughter of Buffalo businessman Carter Cushing (Jim Beaver). She’s courted by struggling entrepreneur Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), much to the chagrin of her long-time friend Dr. Alan McMichaels (Charlie Hunnam). After the murder of her father, Edith travels to Allerdale Hall with Thomas and his brooding, sexually queer sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), but she is almost immediately confronted by crimson apparitions, poisoned tea and plenty of secrets in the cellar. Will Edith survive the Sharpes or will she become...
- 1/23/2023
- by Joe Lipsett
- bloody-disgusting.com
Warner Bros Discovery is moving aggressively into the free streaming, or Fast, space, after removing a glut of titles from HBO Max.
This comes as more shows are being removed from the streaming service including Raised By Wolves, Head of the Class and The Time Traveler’s Wife as well as reality shows FBoy Island, Legendary and Finding Magic Mike.
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The company is taking these shows, most of which were previously known to be canceled (only Finding Magic Mike is newly scrapped), off the platform and instead put together a package of shows to license to third-party Fast channels.
This comes as more shows are being removed from the streaming service including Raised By Wolves, Head of the Class and The Time Traveler’s Wife as well as reality shows FBoy Island, Legendary and Finding Magic Mike.
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The company is taking these shows, most of which were previously known to be canceled (only Finding Magic Mike is newly scrapped), off the platform and instead put together a package of shows to license to third-party Fast channels.
- 12/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max's "Minx" is no more. Variety reports that the 1970s-set comedy series about members of a company working to publish the first feminist porn magazine has been cancelled, despite already receiving a season 2 renewal in May 2022. In fact, according to Variety's sources, "Minx" was nearing an end on second season production, meaning it now joins a small group of recent series -- including the TBS comedy "Chad" and the excellent Netflix show "Glow" -- whose renewals have been reversed after the cast and crew has already started working on the next season.
"Minx," which stars "New Girl" favorite Jake Johnson and "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor Ophelia Lovibond, is a sort of sex positive odd couple series about a down-and-dirty publisher, Doug (Johnson), who teams up with an initially uptight feminist, Joyce (Lovibond), to create Minx magazine, a fictional women's magazine that trades in both full-frontal male nudity...
"Minx," which stars "New Girl" favorite Jake Johnson and "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor Ophelia Lovibond, is a sort of sex positive odd couple series about a down-and-dirty publisher, Doug (Johnson), who teams up with an initially uptight feminist, Joyce (Lovibond), to create Minx magazine, a fictional women's magazine that trades in both full-frontal male nudity...
- 12/13/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
HBO Max has officially canceled series “Love Life” and “The Nevers” by pulling the two shows from its slate, alongside HBO sci-fi drama “Westworld,” which was axed earlier in November after four seasons.
The decisions are attributed to Warner Bros. Discovery’s review of its content slate and efforts to slash costs at the recently merged company, which faces 3.5 billion in debt.
Earlier today, the streamer reversed course on its sophomore renewal of erotic period dramedy “Minx,” which hails from Lionsgate Television along with the romantic anthology series “Love Life,” starring Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper. “Love Life,” which aired its second season with the latter star in late 2021, was not yet renewed for a Season 3.
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The decisions are attributed to Warner Bros. Discovery’s review of its content slate and efforts to slash costs at the recently merged company, which faces 3.5 billion in debt.
Earlier today, the streamer reversed course on its sophomore renewal of erotic period dramedy “Minx,” which hails from Lionsgate Television along with the romantic anthology series “Love Life,” starring Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper. “Love Life,” which aired its second season with the latter star in late 2021, was not yet renewed for a Season 3.
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However, the impending disappearance of “The Nevers,” Part 1A of which was released back in 2021, and “Westworld” marks the first to affect...
- 12/12/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
“Love Life” has been canceled at HBO Max after two seasons.
The anthology romantic comedy series was originally ordered in May 2019 before HBO Max even had a name. The first season was released in May 2020 and Season 2 was released in October 2021. Anna Kendrick led the first season, while William Jackson Harper starred in the second. Both seasons will be pulled off of HBO Max.
Sam Boyd created the series and served as co-showrunner and executive producer on both seasons. Bridget Bedard was also the co-showrunner and executive producer on both seasons, with Rachelle Williams joining as co-showrunner and executive producer in Season 2. Kendrick, Harper, Paul Feig and Dan Magnante also executive produced. The series was produced by Lionsgate Television and Feigco Entertainment.
Along with Kendrick, the cast of the first season also included Zoë Chao, Sasha Compère, and Peter Vack. In Season 2, Harper starred with Jessica Williams, Punkie Johnson and Chris “Comedian Cp” Powell.
The anthology romantic comedy series was originally ordered in May 2019 before HBO Max even had a name. The first season was released in May 2020 and Season 2 was released in October 2021. Anna Kendrick led the first season, while William Jackson Harper starred in the second. Both seasons will be pulled off of HBO Max.
Sam Boyd created the series and served as co-showrunner and executive producer on both seasons. Bridget Bedard was also the co-showrunner and executive producer on both seasons, with Rachelle Williams joining as co-showrunner and executive producer in Season 2. Kendrick, Harper, Paul Feig and Dan Magnante also executive produced. The series was produced by Lionsgate Television and Feigco Entertainment.
Along with Kendrick, the cast of the first season also included Zoë Chao, Sasha Compère, and Peter Vack. In Season 2, Harper starred with Jessica Williams, Punkie Johnson and Chris “Comedian Cp” Powell.
- 12/12/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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HBO Max has reversed course on its comedy series Minx — canceling the show despite an earlier renewal for a second season.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer renewed Minx, from Lionsgate Television and creator and showrunner Ellen Rapoport, in May, a few weeks after its 10-episode first season concluded. Season two had largely finished production before HBO Max scuttled it in the latest of a string of cost-cutting moves. Lionsgate says it will shop the series, starring Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson, to other outlets.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for Minx, so current and new viewers can continue this journey with us,” the studio said in a statement.
Minx centers on Joyce (Lovibond), an earnest young feminist writer who teams with a low-rent porn publisher (Johnson) in 1970s Los...
HBO Max has reversed course on its comedy series Minx — canceling the show despite an earlier renewal for a second season.
The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streamer renewed Minx, from Lionsgate Television and creator and showrunner Ellen Rapoport, in May, a few weeks after its 10-episode first season concluded. Season two had largely finished production before HBO Max scuttled it in the latest of a string of cost-cutting moves. Lionsgate says it will shop the series, starring Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson, to other outlets.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for Minx, so current and new viewers can continue this journey with us,” the studio said in a statement.
Minx centers on Joyce (Lovibond), an earnest young feminist writer who teams with a low-rent porn publisher (Johnson) in 1970s Los...
- 12/12/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Period erotic comedy Minx will not coming back for a second helping after all.
HBO Max has opted not to proceed with the second season of the Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson-fronted comedy series, which was picked up in May. This is the last week of filming the new season, and production will be completed as scheduled. Season 1 will be taken off HBO Max, and Lionsgate TV, which is behind the series, plans to shop both seasons.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for Minx, so current, and new viewers, can continue this journey with us,” Lionsgate TV said in a statement.
At HBO Max, Lionsgate also has comedy Julia returning for a second season and upcoming limited series Love and Death.
Minx marks the latest instance of Warner Bros. Discovery not going forward with a greenlighted...
HBO Max has opted not to proceed with the second season of the Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson-fronted comedy series, which was picked up in May. This is the last week of filming the new season, and production will be completed as scheduled. Season 1 will be taken off HBO Max, and Lionsgate TV, which is behind the series, plans to shop both seasons.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for Minx, so current, and new viewers, can continue this journey with us,” Lionsgate TV said in a statement.
At HBO Max, Lionsgate also has comedy Julia returning for a second season and upcoming limited series Love and Death.
Minx marks the latest instance of Warner Bros. Discovery not going forward with a greenlighted...
- 12/12/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Minx” has been canceled at HBO Max, even though the show had been renewed for Season 2 back in May.
According to sources, the show was preparing to wrap production on its second season when Warner Bros. Discovery decided to scrap the show in its latest cost-cutting move. The first season will also be taken off HBO Max, with producer Lionsgate Television planning to shop the series to other outlets.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for ‘Minx,’ so current, and new viewers, can continue this journey with us,” Lionsgate said in a statement.
“Minx” is set in 1970s Los Angeles. The series centers on Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), described as “an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women.” The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe,...
According to sources, the show was preparing to wrap production on its second season when Warner Bros. Discovery decided to scrap the show in its latest cost-cutting move. The first season will also be taken off HBO Max, with producer Lionsgate Television planning to shop the series to other outlets.
“We have enjoyed a good partnership with HBO Max and are working closely to find a new opportunity for ‘Minx,’ so current, and new viewers, can continue this journey with us,” Lionsgate said in a statement.
“Minx” is set in 1970s Los Angeles. The series centers on Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), described as “an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Jake Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women.” The cast also includes Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe,...
- 12/12/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Boy Who Lived evidently survived the apocalypse. TBS released the official trailer for the fourth season of its “Miracle Workers” anthology on Tuesday, showing “Harry Potter” star Daniel Radcliffe leading a sitcom-riff on the “Mad Max” franchise.
Created by Simon Rich, previously known for the Fxx series “Man Seeking Woman,” “Miracle Workers” is a comedy anthology series, with each season telling a new story with the same cast playing different characters. Along with Radcliffe, each season features Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni, and Jon Bass in the main cast.
Season 1 was set in the modern day, focusing on a pair of angels attempting to avert Earth’s destruction, while Seasons 2 and 3 were period pieces set in the English Dark Ages and the American Oregon Trail, respectively. For the fourth season, the show heads to the future, with Radcliffe portraying a warrior navigating a post-apocalyptic wasteland. When he encounters a warlord (Viswanathan), sparks fly,...
Created by Simon Rich, previously known for the Fxx series “Man Seeking Woman,” “Miracle Workers” is a comedy anthology series, with each season telling a new story with the same cast playing different characters. Along with Radcliffe, each season features Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Karan Soni, and Jon Bass in the main cast.
Season 1 was set in the modern day, focusing on a pair of angels attempting to avert Earth’s destruction, while Seasons 2 and 3 were period pieces set in the English Dark Ages and the American Oregon Trail, respectively. For the fourth season, the show heads to the future, with Radcliffe portraying a warrior navigating a post-apocalyptic wasteland. When he encounters a warlord (Viswanathan), sparks fly,...
- 12/6/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
After decades on broadcast — most recently on Fox — the 71st Miss Universe competition is the latest TV event making the move to streaming. The Roku Channel has sealed a one-year deal to be the official English-language home for Miss Universe, which will stream live from New Orleans on January 14, 2023, at 7 p.m. Et.
Among the changes in the move: Steve Harvey, who had hosted for five years as part of the pageant’s deal with Fox, also won’t be back. According to Miss Universe Organization CEO Amy Emmerich, a new host — expected to be a female — will be announced in the coming weeks.
“My goal was really to make sure we led with a female lens this next go-around,” Emmerich says. “We should hopefully have that to talk about soon… It was a rare opportunity to be able to kind of restart in a whole new place.”
Emmerich had...
Among the changes in the move: Steve Harvey, who had hosted for five years as part of the pageant’s deal with Fox, also won’t be back. According to Miss Universe Organization CEO Amy Emmerich, a new host — expected to be a female — will be announced in the coming weeks.
“My goal was really to make sure we led with a female lens this next go-around,” Emmerich says. “We should hopefully have that to talk about soon… It was a rare opportunity to be able to kind of restart in a whole new place.”
Emmerich had...
- 12/6/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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