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Lionsgate Promotes Scott Herbst to President of Television Group
Lionsgate Television has elevated Scott Herbst to president of its Television Group, a move that consolidates creative power under a single executive …
Apple TV’s ‘Guilty Creatures’ Series Adds Brian d’Arcy James, Reed Birney, Gus Birney (EXCLUSIVE)
Apple TV's psychological thriller series "Guilty Creatures" continues to assemble a roster of distinguished television and stage actors as it moves to…
‘Mirzapur’ Tops a Decade of Indian Streaming as New Commissions Fall, IMDb Report Finds (EXCLUSIVE)
The Indian streaming market has experienced explosive growth in audience engagement over the past decade, yet faces an unexpected contraction in conte…
Jon Stewart Trolls Trump’s Nicki Minaj Fixation After ‘Beautiful Ass’ Comment: ‘He’s Like Yogi Bear Floating Towards a Pie’
Jon Stewart opened Monday's episode of "The Daily Show" with pointed mockery of Donald Trump's recent comments about rapper Nicki Minaj, zeroing in on…
Instagram Is Testing Ability to Share Videos up to 90 Minutes Long and Launches on Apple TV — but Unlike YouTube, It’s Still Not Going to Pay Creators
Meta's Instagram is making aggressive moves into long-form video territory, testing the ability to share content up to 90 minutes long while simultane…
Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the actor who brought Pavel Chekov to life across the original "Star Trek" television series and seven feature films, died Sunday in Lo…
Walter Koenig, Actor Who Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the character actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" series and in seven subsequent films, has di…
Reed Hastings On Netflix Shakeup, YouTube Rivalry And How Streamer Can Go Back To “Being Thrilling”
Reed Hastings, the co-founder who stepped back from Netflix's daily operations last June, has emerged from the sidelines with pointed observations abo…
John Oliver Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of Midterms About the Republican Party’s Nazi Ties
John Oliver returned to "Last Week Tonight" Sunday night with an investigation into what he characterized as a "worrying trend" within the Republican …
Eric Bauza, Emmy Award-Winning Looney Tunes Voice Actor, Dies at 46
Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning voice actor who brought Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck to life for contemporary audiences, died Sunday at age 46. The Los Ange…
‘Yaga’ Review: Hudson Williams’ Creepy Dual Roles Can’t Save a Witchy Mystery That’s Not Creepy Enough
Kat Sandler's "Yaga" arrives on AMC+ as an adaptation of her own stage play, transposing the folkloric terror of Baba Yaga into contemporary crime pro…
Jessica Biel Says ‘7th Heaven’ Reboot Will ‘Modernize’ the Show Now That TV Has ‘Less Limitations’: ‘We Were Very Careful About What Our Audience Wanted’
Jessica Biel is charting a careful course for the "7th Heaven" reboot, balancing nostalgia with contemporary storytelling now that television content …
‘The New Stanford Prison Experiment’ Creators Break Down Its Shocking Finale
# The New Stanford Prison Experiment Offers Redemption Where the Original Found Cruelty A reimagined Stanford Prison Experiment concludes with hope r…
ESPN Taps Marvel’s Vision to Boost ElClásico’s Debut on ABC
ESPN is deploying Marvel's Vision character across Disney's ecosystem to drive viewership for ElClásico, the Barcelona versus Real Madrid soccer showd…
‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Found Its Way by Settling for Less
"Ted Lasso" returned for Season 4 with a scaled-back approach following a third season widely viewed as unsuccessful. Rather than attempting the large…
Why Is Gen Z Obsessed with the Oldest ‘American Horror Story’?
Ryan Murphy's "American Horror Story" has developed a devoted following among Gen Z viewers, despite the group not growing up with the horror antholog…
Cable Might Be Declining, But Skydance Sees Value In The Content From Its Core Brands Such as MTV & Food Network
Skydance chief David Ellison views MTV and Food Network as valuable assets despite broader cable industry decline, according to Deadline. The entertai…
‘Small Prophets’ Review: Mackenzie Crook’s Droll Apple TV Comedy Features Pearce Quigley in One of the Year’s Best Performances
Mackenzie Crook's new Apple TV comedy "Small Prophets" features Pearce Quigley in a leading role as a melancholy man investigating his girlfriend's di…
Channing Dungey Poised For Expanded Post-Merger Role Overseeing Paramount & WBD Cable Networks – The Dish
Channing Dungey will take on expanded responsibilities overseeing Paramount's cable networks as part of the television and streaming structure of the …
Taylor Swift Crashes Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue as Her Breakup Therapist, Shows Travis Kelce Love with Cleveland Shoutout
Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live during Dakota Johnson's hosting debut, appearing as Johnson's "breakup therapist" in the ope…
‘SNL’s Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of ‘Glee’
Michael Che delivered jokes on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment that addressed the sexual assault controversy at Cornell University and Ry…
‘American Horror Story: 13’ Jeffrey Dahmer Actor on That ‘Coven’ Cliffhanger and Sharing the Serial Killer With Co-Star Evan Peters
Seth Gabel returns to portray Jeffrey Dahmer in "American Horror Story: 13," the newest season of Ryan Murphy's horror anthology series. Gabel previou…
Disney+ and Vidio Launch Indonesian Bundle Pairing Global Franchises With Local Originals, Live Sports
Disney has entered the Indonesian streaming market through a strategic partnership with local platform Vidio, bundling its global entertainment franch…
IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit to Feature Microdrama Panel with Execs from Issa Rae’s HOORAE Media
IndieWire announced plans for its Future of Filmmaking Summit in Los Angeles on October 17, bringing together executives from Issa Rae's production co…
How HBO’s Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.’ Streaming Empire, and What’s to Come
Casey Bloys, the longtime HBO executive, has consolidated power over the merged streaming operations of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, securing…
Paramount’s Streaming Plans Get Some Clarity as Cindy Holland Exits with Casey Bloys Likely Taking Over
Paramount's streaming strategy gained clarity this week with significant executive movement at the company. Cindy Holland, who led the direct-to-consu…
‘New Stanford Prison Experiment’ Drops Tense First Trailer Ahead of Netflix Release
Netflix has released the first trailer for "The New Stanford Prison Experiment," an unscripted series that reconstructs the infamous 1971 psychologica…
Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen to Star in Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Happy Jack’ at AMC
Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen will reunite on screen for the first time in a new multi-camera comedy called "Happy Jack" at AMC and AMC+. The father-…
ITV Boss, Sky’s Content Chief Set Out Vision for Acquisition, Try to Calm Nerves: ‘The Competition is Ferocious’
Sky and ITV executives addressed industry concerns about the broadcaster's $2.1 billion acquisition during separate speeches at the Royal Television S…
Madrid Audiovisual Cluster Dives Deeper into New Business Models, AI and Emerging Technologies at Iberseries & Platino Industria
The Madrid Audiovisual Cluster, a coalition of nearly 100 production companies and creative enterprises based in Spain's capital, has organized an int…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Refuses Jimmy Kimmel’s Request to Text Trump a Selfie of Them
Jimmy Kimmel brought his late-night show back to Brooklyn this week, returning to the Brooklyn Academy of Music for a series of broadcasts from the bo…
Jon Stewart Takes Aim at Trump’s Meeting With Chinese President: ‘How Does America Even Stay on the Map?’
Jon Stewart returned to "The Daily Show" on Monday night to dissect the diplomatic theater surrounding Donald Trump's recent hosting of Chinese Presid…
‘Kid Detective’ Series Adaptation in the Works at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE)
Hulu is adapting "The Kid Detective" into a television series, marking a television expansion for the 2020 indie film that earned critical acclaim for…
Carrie Coon Set to Receive Vancouver’s First Luminary Award (EXCLUSIVE)
Carrie Coon has secured a place in Vancouver film history. The acclaimed actor will become the inaugural recipient of the Vancouver International Film…
Amazon to Develop ‘Shadow Work’ Series Based on Adrienne Miller Short Story, Marc Resteghini to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Amazon MGM Studios has acquired the rights to adapt Adrienne Miller's short story "Shadow Work" into a one-hour drama series, marking another venture …
‘Stillwater’: Amazon Series Based on Graphic Novel Casts Ben Hardy in Lead Role
Ben Hardy has landed the lead role in Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of "Stillwater," the Skybound graphic novel that received a greenlit order in Ju…
‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 7 Changes ‘The Jordan Boys’ Legacy — and Sets Up a Charged Finish
HBO's "Lanterns" enters its penultimate chapter with Episode 7 as a turning point for the entire season. The episode pivots away from spectacle toward…
Tucker Carlson Returns to ‘SNL’ to Review ‘The Odyssey,’ Gender-Neutral ‘Spider-Man’ and Left-Wing ‘Obsession’
Jeremy Culhane brought back his viral Tucker Carlson impression on "Saturday Night Live's" Season 52 premiere, channeling the conservative commentator…
‘SNL’ Opens Season With Mamdani Hanging Out With BFF Trump, Natalie Harp Going ‘Obsession’ Over President
Saturday Night Live opened its 52nd season with a politically charged cold open that played on an unlikely friendship between two New York political f…
How ‘SNL’ Introduced Season 52’s New Cast Members Saidah Belo-Osagie & Grace Reiter
Saturday Night Live kicked off its 52nd season with a modest introduction for two new featured players who arrived with little fanfare. Saidah Belo-Os…
‘Saturday Night Live’: Jalen Brunson Dunks On ‘High School Musical’ Lead, Katseye Crowns Awkward New Girl Group In Season 52 Premiere
Jalen Brunson made his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere, capitalizing on momentum from the New York Knicks' recent victory at…
‘SNL’s Weekend Update Mocks Paramount+, ‘Spider-Man’, ‘The Odyssey’ & ‘Obsession’
Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment went after Hollywood's summer blockbuster strategy with particular scorn for Paramount Plus in a sketch t…
Salute 25 Years of Adult Swim by Marathoning the TV Block’s Iconic ‘Infomercials’ Online
Adult Swim, the adult-oriented programming block that debuted on Cartoon Network in 1997, reaches its 25th anniversary this year with a legacy built o…
‘The Gilded Age’ Musical Is Finally Happening — as a Christmas Album
Julian Fellowes' "The Gilded Age," the HBO period drama that premiered in 2022, has long inspired speculation about a Broadway musical adaptation. The…
‘South Park’ Season 29 Premiere Hits 4.2 Million Viewers in Three Days and Jumps 33% in Rating After Renaming to ‘South America’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Trey Parker and Matt Stone have engineered another ratings victory through provocative branding. The Season 29 premiere of their show, retitled "South…
Paramount’s David Ellison Attends Trump White House State Dinner for Chinese President; CNN and MS NOW Reporters Barred From Event
David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount and soon-to-be controller of Warner Bros. Discovery, attended a high-profile state dinner at the White House on Th…
‘American Idol’s Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Ryan Seacrest Return For Season 25
The judging panel and hosting duties remain unchanged as American Idol enters its twenty-fifth season. Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood…
‘Beast in Me’ Renewed for Season 2 With Claire Danes Returning
Netflix has renewed "The Beast in Me" for a second season, securing the continued involvement of Claire Danes, who will reprise her lead role as Aggie…
‘Sesame Street’ Movie Set at Netflix, Plus ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Spinoff and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Game
Netflix is making a substantial bet on children's content, greenlighting a theatrical "Sesame Street" movie alongside spinoffs and expanded programmin…
‘No One Achieves Anything Alone’: Inside Variety’s Power of Women Event With Jennifer Hudson, Sharon Stone, Pearlena Igbokwe and Melissa McCarthy
Variety hosted its annual Power of Women event in Beverly Hills, bringing together entertainment industry leaders to celebrate achievements and philan…
‘Man on the Inside’ to End With Season 3 at Netflix
Netflix has greenlit the third and final season of "A Man on the Inside," the critically-acclaimed comedy that will conclude its run at the streaming …
CNN’s Interactive ‘Office Hours’ Has John Berman Testing New Skills
John Berman, CNN's veteran anchor, is stepping into unfamiliar territory with a new interactive format called "Office Hours." The assignment represent…
Diane Lane Joins Li Jun Li in Hulu Limited Series ‘Victoria’
Diane Lane has signed on to the Hulu-Onyx Collective limited series "Victoria," joining Li Jun Li in the erotic thriller that arrived with a full seri…
Sister Group Strikes Partnership With Branded Entertainment Company Common Interest, Makes Minority Investment
Sister Group, the transatlantic production company helmed by Jane Featherstone and Elisabeth Murdoch, has expanded into branded entertainment through …
Liz Murdoch & Jane Featherstone’s Sister Group Takes Stake In Common Interest
Sister Productions, the powerhouse production company founded by former Scandal and Bodyguard showrunner Jane Featherstone and film producer Liz Murdo…
‘Lucky Dog’ Expands on CBS Saturday Mornings, Adds New Series ‘Paws with Purpose’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Brandon McMillan's Emmy-winning animal training franchise expands across CBS's Saturday morning schedule with a new spin-off series launching this fal…
Cory Booker Slams Paramount-WBD Merger Settlement But Blames Company And DOJ, Not State AGs
Senator Cory Booker delivered a pointed critique of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger settlement negotiated between the companies and state …
3Cat’s ‘Gènesi’ Tells Origin Story of El Bulli, the Iconic Restaurant of Celebrity Chef Ferran Adrià
The Catalan broadcaster 3Cat has launched "Gènesi," a six-part documentary series examining the origin story of El Bulli, the legendary restaurant tha…
‘Trump TV’ Promo Uses Clips From ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Seinfeld,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘The Dark Knight’ & Many More
Donald Trump's nascent media venture has launched a promotional video for "Trump TV" that incorporates clips from dozens of major television shows and…
Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Away From ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ After Allegedly Failing Court-Ordered Drug Test, Citing ‘Disgusting’ Bullying From Castmates
Taylor Frankie Paul exits Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" following allegations that she failed a court-ordered drug test, the reality telev…
Block The Merger Coalition Slams AG Settlement Of Paramount-WBD Lawsuit; Mark Ruffalo Says Gavin Newsom Handed A “Huge Win To Trump”
The Block the Merger Coalition launched a forceful attack on California Attorney General Rob Bonta's settlement of the antitrust lawsuit designed to s…
CAPE Showrunner Incubator Program Sets 2026 Class; Kelvin Yu Joins As Co-Chair
CAPE, the nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Asian Pacific Islander representation in the entertainment industry, has unveiled its 2026 coh…
Secuoya Studios Taps Carla Gómez to Lead Latin American Development as Regional Expansion Accelerates (EXCLUSIVE)
Spain's Secuoya Studios has appointed Carla Gómez as head of development and executive producer for Latin America, marking an aggressive expansion int…
‘Lanterns’ Review: Episode 6 Embraces ‘Bad Optics’ with a Clever Revival — Spoilers
# 'Lanterns' Pivots to 2026 with John Stewart's Return in Episode 6 The DC Universe's "Lanterns" television series takes a narrative turn in episode …