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Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment Form New Production Venture by TV News Desk
- August 04, 2021 STUDIO RAMSAY GLOBAL presents the unique opportunity for FOX and Ramsay to contribute their respective iconic brands, intellectual property rights and resources to a company that will be at the forefront of the global cooking and lifestyle program space.
Adult Swim Greenlights Third Season of TUCA & BIRDIE by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 04, 2021 Tuca (Haddish) and Bertie (Wong) are best friends, and they’re both full of ghosts! Bertie is busy excavating her inner ghouls with the help of a therapist, while Tuca prefers to stuff hers behind the toilet.
VALDEMAR Books In Development as TV Series by Radar Pictures by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 04, 2021 The project is a collaboration between Radar Pictures and writers Kit Williamson (Emmy-nominated creator of Netflix's LGBTQ comedy series 'EastSiders') and New York Times best-selling author Brittany Cavallaro (the 'Charlotte Holmes' series).
Audible Inks Multi-Project Development Deal With Deepak Chopra by TV News Desk
- August 04, 2021 Additional projects forthcoming from the development deal include a short-form memoir about Chopra’s quest for inner freedom, as well as a poetry project featuring notable guests and friends of Chopra.
BET+ Streaming App is Coming to VIZIO SmartCast by TV News Desk
- August 03, 2021 Users can access the streaming service for a free, seven-day trial before purchasing a premium, commercial-free subscription for $9.99 per month.
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Arrives on Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital on Sept. 21 by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 In 2020, the United States Library of Congress selected A Clockwork Orange for preservation in the National Film Registry, finding it 'culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.'
Breaking Glass Pictures to Release Comedy Thriller THE INFLUENCER This September by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2021 Breaking Glass Pictures is set to release the comedy thriller The Influencer, a satirical tale that examines the life of a vain social media influencer from first-time director Meghan Weinstein (producer of IFC Midnight's The Djinn).
RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Builds to a 5-Week High Among Women 25–54 by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 “Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week by 14% with Women 25-54 (0.8 rating vs. 0.7 rating) to hit a 5-week high (since the week of 6/14/21) and held even week to week in Households (1.7 rating).
DOLLY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION Arrives Sept. 21st by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 DOLLY: THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION includes some of the greatest star-studded episodes from her fan-favorite 80s variety show, a special Christmas disc, Dolly’s unforgettable 2009 “Live from London” concert, and more!
QUEEN SUGAR Sets Premiere Date & Unveils Trailer for All-New Season by TV News Desk
- August 03, 2021 OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today the acclaimed contemporary drama series “Queen Sugar,” created and executive produced by filmmaker Ava DuVernay (“When They See Us,” “Cherish the Day”), returns Tuesday, September 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN.
DOOGIE KAMEALOHA, M.D. Streams Sept. 8 on Disney Plus by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 Set in modern-day Hawai'i, 'Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.' is shot on location in O’ahu. Creator and executive producer Kourtney Kang ('How I Met Your Mother,' 'Fresh Off the Boat') who was born in Hawaii and raised in a Philadelphia suburb by her Irish mom and Korean dad, infuses her own life's stories and experiences into this series.
HBO Max App Launches On LG Smart TVs In U.S. by TV News Desk
- August 03, 2021 LG Smart TV owners can now access HBO Max2 on the TV’s webOS platform by opening the HBO Max app using their remote or when available, by saying “HBO Max” into their LG Magic Remote3.
NATAS Foundation Awards 100K in Scholarship Grants by BWW News Desk
- August 03, 2021 The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) awarded $100,000 in scholarships to eight college-bound high school students pursuing careers in television the organization announced today.
Octavia Spencer and Kate Hudson in Season Two of TRUTH BE TOLD by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama, which provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts, will return on Friday, August 20, 2021 with the first episode, followed by new episodes premiering every Friday.
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie Return for Season Five of AMERICAN IDOL! by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 03, 2021 Season five auditions will kick off Friday, Aug. 6, with the return of “Idol Across America,” the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
Tribeca Festival Announces 2022 Dates by TV News Desk
- August 03, 2021 Submissions for the 2022 Festival will open on September 20 for all categories including: feature and short films, episodic storytelling (Tribeca NOW), immersive, podcasts, online premieres, and branded entertainment (Tribeca X).
Pfister Launches AMERICAN PLUMBER STORIES Docuseries by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 02, 2021 The plumbing trade has been experiencing a significant shortage of workers. The most experienced professionals are nearing retirement age and are exiting the workforce.
RITA MORENO: JUST A GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT Will Premiere Oct. 5 on PBS by TV News Desk
- August 02, 2021 Film interviewees include Gloria Estefan, Morgan Freeman, Mitzi Gaynor, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Longoria, Justina Machado, Terrence McNally, Karen Olivo, as well as Norman Lear and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
J.R. Villarreal Cast in ULTRA VIOLET & BLACK SCORPION by Sarah Jae Leiber
- August 02, 2021 Eric Garcia and Leo Chu will be executive producers and showrunners on 'Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion.' Joe Nussbaum, Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit will also executive produce.