When 9-1-1 co-creator Tim Minear signed up on Twitter (now known as X), he chose a telling handle to denote his legacy as a screenwriter and director: @Cancelledagain. “I was sort of infamous for all of my thundering failures over the years,” explains Minear. “Firefly lasted one season, Terriers one season, The Inside one season, Drive went for six episodes. Everything was canceled, so I just called myself ‘cancelled again,’ which actually worked out for me because these are all beloved little cult shows now.”
With the seventh season of 9-1-1, which he created with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, underway and a milestone 100th episode premiering April 4, Minear now has a big, long-running show on his hands, plus a successful spinoff in 9-1-1: Lone Star, which will debut its fifth season in the fall. So much so that he’s considering a name change if he returns to the social media platform.
With the seventh season of 9-1-1, which he created with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, underway and a milestone 100th episode premiering April 4, Minear now has a big, long-running show on his hands, plus a successful spinoff in 9-1-1: Lone Star, which will debut its fifth season in the fall. So much so that he’s considering a name change if he returns to the social media platform.
- 4/4/2024
- by Brande Victorian
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Editor’s note: Downton Abbey and The Gilded Age writer Julian Fellowes has written a heartfelt salute to his friend and colleague, the producer Ileen Maisel, who died in London on February 16 aged 68.
Ileen Maisel was born in Los Angeles, California, where she was raised. In fact, her father had moved there from Alabama to work in retail sales, so she had no immediate help with a career in show business, but it was clearly enough that she breathed the same air as the great filmmakers of the past and present. It is no surprise to learn that by the age of 15 she was working for the entertainment journalist Rona Barrett.
From then on, she embraced, bathed in, and generally loved the film industry until the end of her life. There was never much doubt as to where she was headed and she was still young when she entered the industry.
Ileen Maisel was born in Los Angeles, California, where she was raised. In fact, her father had moved there from Alabama to work in retail sales, so she had no immediate help with a career in show business, but it was clearly enough that she breathed the same air as the great filmmakers of the past and present. It is no surprise to learn that by the age of 15 she was working for the entertainment journalist Rona Barrett.
From then on, she embraced, bathed in, and generally loved the film industry until the end of her life. There was never much doubt as to where she was headed and she was still young when she entered the industry.
- 3/26/2024
- by Julian Fellowes
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary actress Meryl Streep has reportedly confirmed to return to the fourth season of the Hulu show Only Murders in the Building. The actress starred in the show’s third season as Loretta Durkin, who is Martin Short’s love interest. The Primetime Emmy Award-nominated show was renewed for a fourth season after a stellar predecessor.
The show was created by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short in lead roles as three true-crime podcast enthusiasts in The Arconia apartment who band together to solve murders. Martin created the show along with John Hoffman. Spoilers ahead.
Meryl Streep Will Return For Season 4 Of Only Murders In The Building Meryl Streep in Only Murders in the Building
The Steve Martin and Selena Gomez starrer Only Murders in the Building has featured many high-profile guest stars in the show. Along with Paul Rudd, season 3 of the crime comedy saw Meryl Streep play the role of Loretta Durkin,...
The show was created by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short in lead roles as three true-crime podcast enthusiasts in The Arconia apartment who band together to solve murders. Martin created the show along with John Hoffman. Spoilers ahead.
Meryl Streep Will Return For Season 4 Of Only Murders In The Building Meryl Streep in Only Murders in the Building
The Steve Martin and Selena Gomez starrer Only Murders in the Building has featured many high-profile guest stars in the show. Along with Paul Rudd, season 3 of the crime comedy saw Meryl Streep play the role of Loretta Durkin,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Meryl Streep isn’t done with Only Murders in the Building.
After joining the cast of the hit Hulu series alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short for the show’s third season, it was confirmed that she’d be back in action as Loretta Durkin when Only Murders in the Building returns for a fourth season.
Read more about the exciting Only Murders in the Building news…
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Meryl reached an agreement regarding casting.
It appears that she’ll be a recurring star as her character ended the third season with a move to Los Angeles.
“Meryl is returning for next season because she had a tremendous time,” 20th Television president Karey Burke confirmed during an interview on THR’s podcast.
The actress joins three other actors who were already confirmed to return.
If you missed it, there were rumors that Meryl was involved...
After joining the cast of the hit Hulu series alongside Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short for the show’s third season, it was confirmed that she’d be back in action as Loretta Durkin when Only Murders in the Building returns for a fourth season.
Read more about the exciting Only Murders in the Building news…
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Meryl reached an agreement regarding casting.
It appears that she’ll be a recurring star as her character ended the third season with a move to Los Angeles.
“Meryl is returning for next season because she had a tremendous time,” 20th Television president Karey Burke confirmed during an interview on THR’s podcast.
The actress joins three other actors who were already confirmed to return.
If you missed it, there were rumors that Meryl was involved...
- 2/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Meryl Streep is returning to The Arconia.
The three-time Oscar winner has closed a deal to return for the fourth season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
Streep will again recur and reprise her role as Loretta Durkin, the love interest to Short’s Oliver Putnam. Season three ended (spoiler alert) with Loretta getting an offer to work in Los Angeles.
As previously announced, season four of the comedy starring Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez will begin with a trip to L.A. before the central action returns to its central location, The Arconia.
In an interview with TV’s Top 5 coming Friday, 20th Television president Karey Burke — whose studio produces Omitb — confirmed Streep’s return. “Meryl is returning for next season because she had a tremendous time,” Burke says in The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast.
Streep joins Molly Shannon with recurring roles in season four of Omitb,...
The three-time Oscar winner has closed a deal to return for the fourth season of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building.
Streep will again recur and reprise her role as Loretta Durkin, the love interest to Short’s Oliver Putnam. Season three ended (spoiler alert) with Loretta getting an offer to work in Los Angeles.
As previously announced, season four of the comedy starring Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez will begin with a trip to L.A. before the central action returns to its central location, The Arconia.
In an interview with TV’s Top 5 coming Friday, 20th Television president Karey Burke — whose studio produces Omitb — confirmed Streep’s return. “Meryl is returning for next season because she had a tremendous time,” Burke says in The Hollywood Reporter’s podcast.
Streep joins Molly Shannon with recurring roles in season four of Omitb,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has been renewed for its second season at Disney+.
As announced on Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call by CEO Bob Iger, Season 1 has been streamed for over 110 million hours across both Disney+ and Hulu. Divided by the season’s runtime, that translates to roughly 20.6 million total views, suggesting that the season’s audience grew throughout its monthlong run, as Variety exclusively reported that Episode 1 hit 13.3 million views in its first six days of availability.
The series was also a hit with critics, earning a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes with Variety‘s Aramide Tinubu praising it as “a gorgeous, intriguing narrative about self-discovery, courage and friendship.”
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, “Percy Jackson’s” success was crucial for Disney, whose execs gave the series a Star Wars-sized budget and were betting on its potential to kick off a major franchise.
As announced on Disney’s latest quarterly earnings call by CEO Bob Iger, Season 1 has been streamed for over 110 million hours across both Disney+ and Hulu. Divided by the season’s runtime, that translates to roughly 20.6 million total views, suggesting that the season’s audience grew throughout its monthlong run, as Variety exclusively reported that Episode 1 hit 13.3 million views in its first six days of availability.
The series was also a hit with critics, earning a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes with Variety‘s Aramide Tinubu praising it as “a gorgeous, intriguing narrative about self-discovery, courage and friendship.”
Adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, “Percy Jackson’s” success was crucial for Disney, whose execs gave the series a Star Wars-sized budget and were betting on its potential to kick off a major franchise.
- 2/7/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
20th Television president Karey Burke, Starz original programming president Kathryn Busby and Paramount TV Studios president Nicole Clemens are among the industry names that have been added to the West Coast board of directors at Peabody, the organization that administers the annual Peabody Awards.
The moves, announced Tuesday, include the elevation of UTA chairman David Kramer to Chair of the West Coast board, replacing Bruce Ramer. Jamie Waldron has also been added to the West Coast board, while Ali Zelenko, NBC News’ Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, has joined the East Coast board.
“We are thrilled to welcome Karey, Kathryn, Nicole, Jamie and Ali, a remarkably accomplished group of story developers and media strategists, to the Peabody Board of Directors,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. “Alongside the rest of our incredible Board members, we know they will leverage their invaluable wisdom and experience to help us champion the powerful stories and emerging voices.
The moves, announced Tuesday, include the elevation of UTA chairman David Kramer to Chair of the West Coast board, replacing Bruce Ramer. Jamie Waldron has also been added to the West Coast board, while Ali Zelenko, NBC News’ Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, has joined the East Coast board.
“We are thrilled to welcome Karey, Kathryn, Nicole, Jamie and Ali, a remarkably accomplished group of story developers and media strategists, to the Peabody Board of Directors,” said Jeffrey Jones, executive director of Peabody. “Alongside the rest of our incredible Board members, we know they will leverage their invaluable wisdom and experience to help us champion the powerful stories and emerging voices.
- 2/6/2024
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Several high-level TV executives have joined the Peabody board.
Karey Burke, president of 20th Television; Kathryn Busby, president original programming at Starz; and Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount Television Studios, have joined the group’s West Coast board. Also joining the West Coast board is Jamie Waldron, a senior partner at search firm Modern Executive Solutions, former Fremantle executive and CAA agent and graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, where the Peabody organization is based. Ali Zelenko, senior vp strategic initiatives at NBC News, has joined the East Coast board.
Additionally, UTA president David Kramer has been elevated to chair of the West Coast board. He takes over the role from Bruce M. Ramer.
The Peabody board of directors is separate from the jury that votes on the annual Peabody Awards and provides counsel and stewardship to the organization and its commitment to spotlighting outstanding storytelling.
Karey Burke, president of 20th Television; Kathryn Busby, president original programming at Starz; and Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount Television Studios, have joined the group’s West Coast board. Also joining the West Coast board is Jamie Waldron, a senior partner at search firm Modern Executive Solutions, former Fremantle executive and CAA agent and graduate of the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications, where the Peabody organization is based. Ali Zelenko, senior vp strategic initiatives at NBC News, has joined the East Coast board.
Additionally, UTA president David Kramer has been elevated to chair of the West Coast board. He takes over the role from Bruce M. Ramer.
The Peabody board of directors is separate from the jury that votes on the annual Peabody Awards and provides counsel and stewardship to the organization and its commitment to spotlighting outstanding storytelling.
- 2/6/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Expats, Feud: Capote vs. the Swans and Griselda.
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
Expats premiere
Nicole Kidman joined creator Lulu Wang and co-stars Sarayu Blue and Jack Huston at the New York premiere of their Prime Video series on Sunday.
Amazon’s Albert Cheng, Lulu Wang, Nicole Kidman and Amazon’s Jennifer Salke
Feud: Capote vs. the Swans premiere
Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald walked the carpet alongside EP Ryan Murphy on Tuesday at the NYC premiere of their new Feud installment.
Jon Robin Baitz, Diane Lane, Chloe Sevigny, Ryan Murphy, Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore and Calista Flockhart Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Griselda premiere
Netflix hosted the U.S. premiere of its new limited series in Miami on Tuesday,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney has a Christmas surprise for Rick Riordan fans: “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” has launched on Disney+ and Hulu early, one night ahead of its scheduled Dec. 20 premiere.
This is the second update Disney has made to the show’s release strategy: Last week, it was announced that the first episode of the series would debut on Hulu as well as Disney+ and would remain streaming through Jan. 31. As such, the first two episodes are now available on Disney+ while the first episode is available on Hulu. New episodes will drop weekly on Disney+ until the Season 1 finale on Jan. 31.
“We’re so grateful for the amazing and dedicated Percy Jackson fans who have enthusiastically supported this project from the very beginning,” said Pamela Levine, head of marketing at Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content. “They’ve been counting down the days, and as a special thank you,...
This is the second update Disney has made to the show’s release strategy: Last week, it was announced that the first episode of the series would debut on Hulu as well as Disney+ and would remain streaming through Jan. 31. As such, the first two episodes are now available on Disney+ while the first episode is available on Hulu. New episodes will drop weekly on Disney+ until the Season 1 finale on Jan. 31.
“We’re so grateful for the amazing and dedicated Percy Jackson fans who have enthusiastically supported this project from the very beginning,” said Pamela Levine, head of marketing at Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content. “They’ve been counting down the days, and as a special thank you,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Nissa Diederich, 20th Television’s head of production, will step down from her position after nearly 25 years as an executive with 20th TV, Fox 21 Television Studios and its successors. Most recently, she spent the past three years as an executive VP.
Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, announced Diederich’s imminent departure in a memo to staff at the Disney-owned studio Thursday.
“Nissa has helmed production on some of the studio’s most significant and storied series for over two and a half decades,” Burke wrote, noting, among others, “Glee,” “Homeland,” “This Is Us,” the “American Crime Story” franchise, “Only Murders in the Building” and the upcoming “Percy Jackson and The Olympians.”
No replacement has been named for Diederich and no details about a new head of production at 20th Television were available.
In February 2021, Diederich shifted from executive VP of production for Touchstone Television (formerly Fox 21 Television Studios...
Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, announced Diederich’s imminent departure in a memo to staff at the Disney-owned studio Thursday.
“Nissa has helmed production on some of the studio’s most significant and storied series for over two and a half decades,” Burke wrote, noting, among others, “Glee,” “Homeland,” “This Is Us,” the “American Crime Story” franchise, “Only Murders in the Building” and the upcoming “Percy Jackson and The Olympians.”
No replacement has been named for Diederich and no details about a new head of production at 20th Television were available.
In February 2021, Diederich shifted from executive VP of production for Touchstone Television (formerly Fox 21 Television Studios...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Nissa Diederich, EVP Production at 20th Television, is leaving the Disney-owned studio.
Diederich decided to step down from the role, with the news shared moments ago by 20th Television president Karey Burke in a note to staff.
It comes nine months after production operations across Disney TV Studios, Hulu, Freeform and FX were consolidated under Carol Turner, with Diederich reporting to her. Turner was previously EVP and Head of Production for Disney’s other television studio, ABC Signature.
Diederich previously replaced Jim Sharp to oversee production at the studio. Before that, she was EVP Production at Touchstone Television (formerly known as Fox 21 TV Studios), having spent 20 years working at Fox.
She has overseen production on series including Glee, Homeland, This Is Us, the American Crime Story anthology, Sons of Anarchy, The Dropout and Dopesick as well as American Horror Story, Only Murders in the Building, Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Feud: Capote vs.
Diederich decided to step down from the role, with the news shared moments ago by 20th Television president Karey Burke in a note to staff.
It comes nine months after production operations across Disney TV Studios, Hulu, Freeform and FX were consolidated under Carol Turner, with Diederich reporting to her. Turner was previously EVP and Head of Production for Disney’s other television studio, ABC Signature.
Diederich previously replaced Jim Sharp to oversee production at the studio. Before that, she was EVP Production at Touchstone Television (formerly known as Fox 21 TV Studios), having spent 20 years working at Fox.
She has overseen production on series including Glee, Homeland, This Is Us, the American Crime Story anthology, Sons of Anarchy, The Dropout and Dopesick as well as American Horror Story, Only Murders in the Building, Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Feud: Capote vs.
- 12/15/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Nissa Diederich, executive vp production at 20th Television, is stepping down from her post.
Diederich will leave 20th after more than two decades at the Fox-turned-Disney studio. She has been in her current job for two-plus years after taking over for Jim Sharp in 2021. Prior to that, she was executive vp production at Touchstone Television/Fox 21, which was absorbed into 20th in a reorganization in December 2020.
“Nissa has helmed production on some of the studio’s most significant and storied series for over two and a half decades,” 20th TV president Karey Burke wrote in a note to staff Thursday (read it below). “… I know you will all join me in thanking Nissa for her incredible contributions to 20th Television and cheering her on in her next chapter.”
Diederich joined Fox Television Studios in 1998, working first in production finance and moving up the ranks. She worked closely with mega-producer Ryan Murphy,...
Diederich will leave 20th after more than two decades at the Fox-turned-Disney studio. She has been in her current job for two-plus years after taking over for Jim Sharp in 2021. Prior to that, she was executive vp production at Touchstone Television/Fox 21, which was absorbed into 20th in a reorganization in December 2020.
“Nissa has helmed production on some of the studio’s most significant and storied series for over two and a half decades,” 20th TV president Karey Burke wrote in a note to staff Thursday (read it below). “… I know you will all join me in thanking Nissa for her incredible contributions to 20th Television and cheering her on in her next chapter.”
Diederich joined Fox Television Studios in 1998, working first in production finance and moving up the ranks. She worked closely with mega-producer Ryan Murphy,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Freeform’s future in scripted original programming is going under the microscope.
The Disney-owned basic-cable network has canceled Cruel Summer after a two-season run and will conclude Good Trouble with the second half of its upcoming fifth season.
Good Trouble, a spinoff of The Fosters, joins Grown-ish in wrapping their runs on the younger-skewing cabler in 2024. Anthology Cruel Summer and Good Trouble were Freeform’s last remaining scripted originals following the November cancellation of animated comedy Praise Petey.
Sources say Freeform executives, led by executive vp programming and content strategy Simran Sethi, wanted to bring back both shows but the ratings for both Good Trouble and Cruel Summer didn’t justify the costs of doing so — especially as Disney looks to cut costs by another $2 billion — and as most viewers watch the network’s programming on Hulu.
The second part of Good Trouble’s fifth season and part two of...
The Disney-owned basic-cable network has canceled Cruel Summer after a two-season run and will conclude Good Trouble with the second half of its upcoming fifth season.
Good Trouble, a spinoff of The Fosters, joins Grown-ish in wrapping their runs on the younger-skewing cabler in 2024. Anthology Cruel Summer and Good Trouble were Freeform’s last remaining scripted originals following the November cancellation of animated comedy Praise Petey.
Sources say Freeform executives, led by executive vp programming and content strategy Simran Sethi, wanted to bring back both shows but the ratings for both Good Trouble and Cruel Summer didn’t justify the costs of doing so — especially as Disney looks to cut costs by another $2 billion — and as most viewers watch the network’s programming on Hulu.
The second part of Good Trouble’s fifth season and part two of...
- 12/8/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney Entertainment recently hosted a holiday get-together for creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals with a toast to the New Year ahead.
Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment joined executives across the studios and platforms including Eric Schrier (DTS), Karey Burke (20th TV), Tracy Underwood (ABC Signature), John Landgraf (FX/Fxp), Marci Proietto (20th TV Animation), Tara Duncan (Onyx Collective) as well as Joe Early (Det), Charlie Andrews (Dbt), Craig Erwich, Nick Grad and Gina Balian (FX).
Guests included Liz Meriwether, Steve Levitan, Matt Groening, Loren Bouchard, Zoanne Clack, Alec Berg, Raamla Mohamed, Noah Hawley, Nick Kroll, Milo Ventimiglia, Nina Jacobson, Yvette Lee Bowser, Destin Daniel Cretton, Kelvin Yu, Jenni Konner, Liz Tigelaar, Prentice Penny, Warren Littlefield, Saladin Patterson and many more.
See the photo gallery below.
Reconnecting with creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals, Disney Television Studios, Onyx Collective, Fxp celebrated being...
Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment joined executives across the studios and platforms including Eric Schrier (DTS), Karey Burke (20th TV), Tracy Underwood (ABC Signature), John Landgraf (FX/Fxp), Marci Proietto (20th TV Animation), Tara Duncan (Onyx Collective) as well as Joe Early (Det), Charlie Andrews (Dbt), Craig Erwich, Nick Grad and Gina Balian (FX).
Guests included Liz Meriwether, Steve Levitan, Matt Groening, Loren Bouchard, Zoanne Clack, Alec Berg, Raamla Mohamed, Noah Hawley, Nick Kroll, Milo Ventimiglia, Nina Jacobson, Yvette Lee Bowser, Destin Daniel Cretton, Kelvin Yu, Jenni Konner, Liz Tigelaar, Prentice Penny, Warren Littlefield, Saladin Patterson and many more.
See the photo gallery below.
Reconnecting with creators, showrunners and creative executives under overall deals, Disney Television Studios, Onyx Collective, Fxp celebrated being...
- 12/8/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has run out of praise for Praise Petey.
The Disney-owned cable network has canceled the adult-leaning animated comedy fronted by Schitt’s Creek alum Annie Murphy after a single season.
Series creator Anna Drezen (Saturday Night Live) broke the news with a heartfelt post on social media, writing: “I have heard that making a non-ip show during covid that premieres during a double strike in the dead of summer was not ideal for viewership.” She notes that the show is still available to stream on Hulu “as of right now,” indicating that there could be plans for the show to be removed from the platform as Disney looks to cut costs by another $2 billion.
Freeform ordered the series, which was exec produced by animation kings Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, in December 2021 as head of originals Jamila Hunter planned to push the younger-skewing cable network into animation with the...
The Disney-owned cable network has canceled the adult-leaning animated comedy fronted by Schitt’s Creek alum Annie Murphy after a single season.
Series creator Anna Drezen (Saturday Night Live) broke the news with a heartfelt post on social media, writing: “I have heard that making a non-ip show during covid that premieres during a double strike in the dead of summer was not ideal for viewership.” She notes that the show is still available to stream on Hulu “as of right now,” indicating that there could be plans for the show to be removed from the platform as Disney looks to cut costs by another $2 billion.
Freeform ordered the series, which was exec produced by animation kings Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, in December 2021 as head of originals Jamila Hunter planned to push the younger-skewing cable network into animation with the...
- 11/14/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thirtysomething stars Mel Harris and Peter Horton are leading the charge to get the iconic 80s series available for streaming on Amazon and maybe even film an update on where the characters are today.
Of course, the role of Gary – played by Peter Horton – will have to be a ghost if they show returns.
Horton launched a social media campaign using the hashtag, “whereisthirtysomething.” He teased that getting the series released on the streaming platform was possible with fans’ help.
“Help us bring back thirtysomething!! Try blasting away at #whereisthirtysomethhing,” he tweeted and tagged MGM Studios and Amazon Studios. “Send a message, then send another. Help us get first thirtysomething streamable and thirtysomething reboot off the ground. We’re already so close! But we need your help.”
“It’s time to stream ‘thirtysomething,'” Harris tweeted along with the same tags. “And let’s start shooting our wonderful continuation of...
Of course, the role of Gary – played by Peter Horton – will have to be a ghost if they show returns.
Horton launched a social media campaign using the hashtag, “whereisthirtysomething.” He teased that getting the series released on the streaming platform was possible with fans’ help.
“Help us bring back thirtysomething!! Try blasting away at #whereisthirtysomethhing,” he tweeted and tagged MGM Studios and Amazon Studios. “Send a message, then send another. Help us get first thirtysomething streamable and thirtysomething reboot off the ground. We’re already so close! But we need your help.”
“It’s time to stream ‘thirtysomething,'” Harris tweeted along with the same tags. “And let’s start shooting our wonderful continuation of...
- 8/2/2023
- by Gina Ragusa
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Jonnie Davis, a longtime studio fixture at Fox and Disney, is stepping down from his role as president of ABC Signature.
Davis informed his Disney colleagues of his decision to depart the studio behind Grey’s Anatomy in a memo to staff Friday with the recently installed Disney Television Studios president Eric Schrier sending an internal note of his own thanking Davis for his contributions. (Read both in full, below.)
“I wanted to share that I have made the decision to step down from my role as president of ABC Signature. It has been a privilege to work alongside all of you to deliver some of the most acclaimed and celebrated shows, like ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s Fleishman is in Trouble and Hulu’s This Fool, to name just a few, that captivate, inspire and reflect the audiences that we so proudly serve every day,” Davis said in his memo.
Davis informed his Disney colleagues of his decision to depart the studio behind Grey’s Anatomy in a memo to staff Friday with the recently installed Disney Television Studios president Eric Schrier sending an internal note of his own thanking Davis for his contributions. (Read both in full, below.)
“I wanted to share that I have made the decision to step down from my role as president of ABC Signature. It has been a privilege to work alongside all of you to deliver some of the most acclaimed and celebrated shows, like ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, FX’s Fleishman is in Trouble and Hulu’s This Fool, to name just a few, that captivate, inspire and reflect the audiences that we so proudly serve every day,” Davis said in his memo.
- 7/7/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
If you Google Janelle James, the first thing that comes up is that she got her big break from Chris Rock. Wrong!
Rock did hire her as a comedian on his 2017 “Total Blackout Tour,” but James says that’s as far as it goes. “He’s done a lot,” she says, carefully choosing words to describe someone who is credited too frequently for her rise. “He’s done enough for me. He didn’t make my career or anything.” She adds, “I was never close with Chris Rock. We went on tour together, and then I didn’t speak to him after that.”
And of course, she followed what happened to him at the Oscars, but hasn’t watched his Netflix special. She doesn’t want to be cornered into talking about him or the slap in interviews like this one. “I want to truthfully be like, ‘I ain’t seen it.
Rock did hire her as a comedian on his 2017 “Total Blackout Tour,” but James says that’s as far as it goes. “He’s done a lot,” she says, carefully choosing words to describe someone who is credited too frequently for her rise. “He’s done enough for me. He didn’t make my career or anything.” She adds, “I was never close with Chris Rock. We went on tour together, and then I didn’t speak to him after that.”
And of course, she followed what happened to him at the Oscars, but hasn’t watched his Netflix special. She doesn’t want to be cornered into talking about him or the slap in interviews like this one. “I want to truthfully be like, ‘I ain’t seen it.
- 4/19/2023
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
ABC will say farewell to The Goldbergs this season.
The Disney-owned broadcast network’s longest-running scripted comedy series will conclude with its current 10th season, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Sources say calls were made Thursday afternoon to inform the show’s stars and creatives.
The Goldbergs has been a stalwart for ABC for the past decade, remaining the network’s comedy constant for executive regimes covering Paul Lee, Channing Dungey, Karey Burke and Craig Erwich.
The series, which has weathered the departures of star Jeff Garlin following multiple Hr complaints, is produced by Sony Pictures Television. ABC’s lack of ownership on the sitcom, paired with declining linear ratings and pricey licensing fees for an aging series, made an 11th season increasingly unlikely.
The Goldbergs was created by Adam F. Goldberg and was considered a passion project for the nerdy writer. The semi-autobiographical comedy about a Jewish family in...
The Disney-owned broadcast network’s longest-running scripted comedy series will conclude with its current 10th season, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. Sources say calls were made Thursday afternoon to inform the show’s stars and creatives.
The Goldbergs has been a stalwart for ABC for the past decade, remaining the network’s comedy constant for executive regimes covering Paul Lee, Channing Dungey, Karey Burke and Craig Erwich.
The series, which has weathered the departures of star Jeff Garlin following multiple Hr complaints, is produced by Sony Pictures Television. ABC’s lack of ownership on the sitcom, paired with declining linear ratings and pricey licensing fees for an aging series, made an 11th season increasingly unlikely.
The Goldbergs was created by Adam F. Goldberg and was considered a passion project for the nerdy writer. The semi-autobiographical comedy about a Jewish family in...
- 2/23/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Anthony Hemingway has a sweet tooth about a very serious subject.
The Emmy-winning director and his Anthony Hemingway Productions shingle has joined the documentary Sugar Daddy as a producer. Directed by long time cinematographer Michael Cooke and executive producer Anthony J Davis, Sugar Daddy focuses on the devastating health consequences of sugar overconsumption targeted at Black Americans.
Currently raising preliminary funds through an online campaign and working with healthcare veterans, the film is scheduled to start production this summer. To put the stakes in perspective, sugar overconsumption is the #1 cause of diabetes, which Black Americans are diagnosed with 60 more than adult White Americans.
“I founded Anthony Hemingway Productions to tell stories that have the power to galvanize a community, educate people, and change lives,” Hemingway told Deadline today. “That’s what we plan to do as we investigate and highlight the disproportionate impact of sugar on the health of Black Americans,...
The Emmy-winning director and his Anthony Hemingway Productions shingle has joined the documentary Sugar Daddy as a producer. Directed by long time cinematographer Michael Cooke and executive producer Anthony J Davis, Sugar Daddy focuses on the devastating health consequences of sugar overconsumption targeted at Black Americans.
Currently raising preliminary funds through an online campaign and working with healthcare veterans, the film is scheduled to start production this summer. To put the stakes in perspective, sugar overconsumption is the #1 cause of diabetes, which Black Americans are diagnosed with 60 more than adult White Americans.
“I founded Anthony Hemingway Productions to tell stories that have the power to galvanize a community, educate people, and change lives,” Hemingway told Deadline today. “That’s what we plan to do as we investigate and highlight the disproportionate impact of sugar on the health of Black Americans,...
- 2/8/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Gina Rodriguez, the star and executive producer of ABC’s upcoming comedy “Not Dead Yet,” has inked an overall deal with 20th Television.
Under the agreement, Rodriguez will develop, direct and executive produce new series across all platforms through her I Can and I Will production company.
“Gina is a true multi-hyphenate, an extremely talented performer who’s as adept at directing and producing as she is in front of the camera,” 20th Television president Karey Burke said in a statement. “She has an incredible eye for IP, an optimistic and uplifting point of view, and a unique ability to spotlight underrepresented voices and stories in a broad and ambitious way.”
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Rodriguez is best known for playing the title role on the hit series “Jane the Virgin,” for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Under the agreement, Rodriguez will develop, direct and executive produce new series across all platforms through her I Can and I Will production company.
“Gina is a true multi-hyphenate, an extremely talented performer who’s as adept at directing and producing as she is in front of the camera,” 20th Television president Karey Burke said in a statement. “She has an incredible eye for IP, an optimistic and uplifting point of view, and a unique ability to spotlight underrepresented voices and stories in a broad and ambitious way.”
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Rodriguez is best known for playing the title role on the hit series “Jane the Virgin,” for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.
- 2/6/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Gina Rodriguez, star and executive producer of Not Dead Yet, has signed an overall deal with 20th Television, the studio behind the new comedy series that premieres Wednesday on ABC.
Under the pact, she will develop, direct and executive produce new series across all platforms through her production company I Can & I Will, run by executive Molly Breeskin. Rodriguez and Breeskin will continue to follow the company’s mission statement to create art that tells stories from the unheard and unseen, to discover and expose new talent, and to increase empathy and understanding for all communities.
“Gina is a true multi-hyphenate, an extremely talented performer who’s as adept at directing and producing as she is in front of the camera,” said 20th Television president Karey Burke. “She has an incredible eye for IP, an optimistic and uplifting point of view, and a unique ability to spotlight underrepresented voices...
Under the pact, she will develop, direct and executive produce new series across all platforms through her production company I Can & I Will, run by executive Molly Breeskin. Rodriguez and Breeskin will continue to follow the company’s mission statement to create art that tells stories from the unheard and unseen, to discover and expose new talent, and to increase empathy and understanding for all communities.
“Gina is a true multi-hyphenate, an extremely talented performer who’s as adept at directing and producing as she is in front of the camera,” said 20th Television president Karey Burke. “She has an incredible eye for IP, an optimistic and uplifting point of view, and a unique ability to spotlight underrepresented voices...
- 2/6/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The initial exuberance and relief following Bob Iger’s return as Disney CEO has been replaced by anxiety as speculation about a pending corporate restructuring is intensifying — and with it, rumors about the layoffs that are likely to follow.
Rumblings of a new org-chart unveiling are growing louder amid mounting pressure on the company (including from activist investor Nelson Peltz) to stage a rebound with Iger back at the controls. Details on the restructuring moves, which could potentially include some sort of consolidation within the company’s marketing operations as well as at Disney Television Studios, are likely to emerge soon and could coincide with the company’s next quarterly earnings report February 8, sources tell Deadline.
And then there is the future of the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution executive ranks.
Iger didn’t waste time issuing one high-profile pink slip after replacing Bob Chapek last November; not even a...
Rumblings of a new org-chart unveiling are growing louder amid mounting pressure on the company (including from activist investor Nelson Peltz) to stage a rebound with Iger back at the controls. Details on the restructuring moves, which could potentially include some sort of consolidation within the company’s marketing operations as well as at Disney Television Studios, are likely to emerge soon and could coincide with the company’s next quarterly earnings report February 8, sources tell Deadline.
And then there is the future of the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution executive ranks.
Iger didn’t waste time issuing one high-profile pink slip after replacing Bob Chapek last November; not even a...
- 1/27/2023
- by Dade Hayes, Nellie Andreeva and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: 20th Television has extended its overall deal with Liz Heldens, co-developer and executive producer of the studio’s new crime drama Will Trent, starring Ramon Rodriguez, which premieres on ABC tonight. Under the new pact, Heldens will create, develop, write and produce new series for all platforms.
Heldens started her career at 20th TV — then co-run by Disney General Entertainment Chairman Dana Walden — creating her first pilot, 2000 Fox drama Damaged Goods, and working on series Boston Public, North Shore and Pepper Dennis. Heldens returned to the studio in 2016 and has been under an overall deal there ever since.
She recently developed and is executive producing and showrunning with Dan Thomsen Will Trent, based on the book series by Karin Slaughter. Previously, she was an executive producer on 20th TV’s award-winning limited series The Dropout for Hulu, the creator, executive producer and showrunner on two 20th TV series for Fox,...
Heldens started her career at 20th TV — then co-run by Disney General Entertainment Chairman Dana Walden — creating her first pilot, 2000 Fox drama Damaged Goods, and working on series Boston Public, North Shore and Pepper Dennis. Heldens returned to the studio in 2016 and has been under an overall deal there ever since.
She recently developed and is executive producing and showrunning with Dan Thomsen Will Trent, based on the book series by Karin Slaughter. Previously, she was an executive producer on 20th TV’s award-winning limited series The Dropout for Hulu, the creator, executive producer and showrunner on two 20th TV series for Fox,...
- 1/3/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Welcome to Chippendales writer, executive producer and co-showrunner Robert Siegel has signed a multi-year overall with 20th Television, the studio behind the Hulu limited series starring Kumail Nanjiani, which premieres today on Hulu.
This marks Siegel’s second consecutive true-crime limited series for Hulu, following Pam & Tommy, which he created and executive produced.
Under the 20th TV pact, which was made a little while ago, Siegel will develop, write and executive produce series for all platforms.
Siegel is executive producing Welcome to Chippendales, about the creation and downfall of Chippendales, with Dylan Sellers, Jenni Konner, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Gordon, Rajiv Joseph, Mehar Sethi, Matt Shakman and Nora Silver. In addition to Nanjiani, the series stars Dan Stevens, Murray Bartlett, Juliette Lewis and Annaleigh Ashford.
“Rob is a brilliant storyteller and a vivid world builder, with a preternatural ability to tap deeply into the zeitgeist to tell nuanced, provocative and wildly entertaining stories,...
This marks Siegel’s second consecutive true-crime limited series for Hulu, following Pam & Tommy, which he created and executive produced.
Under the 20th TV pact, which was made a little while ago, Siegel will develop, write and executive produce series for all platforms.
Siegel is executive producing Welcome to Chippendales, about the creation and downfall of Chippendales, with Dylan Sellers, Jenni Konner, Kumail Nanjiani, Emily Gordon, Rajiv Joseph, Mehar Sethi, Matt Shakman and Nora Silver. In addition to Nanjiani, the series stars Dan Stevens, Murray Bartlett, Juliette Lewis and Annaleigh Ashford.
“Rob is a brilliant storyteller and a vivid world builder, with a preternatural ability to tap deeply into the zeitgeist to tell nuanced, provocative and wildly entertaining stories,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Mandy Moore brought viewers to tears playing Rebecca Pearson on all six seasons of This Is Us.
The beloved actress is reuniting with co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger for a new project at Hulu.
Moore is set to star in and EP Twin Flames, a new series inspired by the hit Wondery podcast, Deadline reports.
Additionally, Moore has signed a new pod deal for her Roll With the Punches Productions with 20th Television.
“Mandy is one of those rare and exceptionally talented artists who’s as brilliant on the screen as she is off, with a keen eye and natural instinct for uncovering fascinating material,” said Karey Burke, President, 20th Television in a statement.
“Working with Mandy over the course of her award-winning six years on This Is Us, cemented our desire to extend our relationship with her, and we are incredibly excited to develop projects together in the years to come.
The beloved actress is reuniting with co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger for a new project at Hulu.
Moore is set to star in and EP Twin Flames, a new series inspired by the hit Wondery podcast, Deadline reports.
Additionally, Moore has signed a new pod deal for her Roll With the Punches Productions with 20th Television.
“Mandy is one of those rare and exceptionally talented artists who’s as brilliant on the screen as she is off, with a keen eye and natural instinct for uncovering fascinating material,” said Karey Burke, President, 20th Television in a statement.
“Working with Mandy over the course of her award-winning six years on This Is Us, cemented our desire to extend our relationship with her, and we are incredibly excited to develop projects together in the years to come.
- 11/10/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mandy Moore is reuniting with two This Is Us executive producers for her next potential series, but The Pearsons 2.0 it ain’t.
Moore and This Is Us‘ Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, along with New Girl‘s Rebecca Addelman, are developing a Hulu series based on Wondery’s Twin Flames podcast, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Moore and This Is Us‘ Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, along with New Girl‘s Rebecca Addelman, are developing a Hulu series based on Wondery’s Twin Flames podcast, our sister site Deadline reports.
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- 11/10/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Former This Is Us star Mandy Moore is eyeing a return to the screen with Twin Flames, a series inspired by the hit Wondery podcast, which is in development at Hulu. The project, on which Moore is teaming with former This Is Us co-showrunners Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger and Guilty Party creator Rebecca Addelman, hails from This Is Us studio 20th Television where Moore has signed a new pod deal for her Roll With The Punches Productions.
Under the multi-year pact, Moore and Head Of Development and Producing Partner Averie Joy Maikalima O Makua Huffine will continue to develop and produce series projects for the studio, including an adaptation of The Cut/ New York Magazine article “My Mom Has No Friends.”
“Mandy is one of those rare and exceptionally talented artists who’s as brilliant on the screen as she is off, with a keen eye and natural instinct for uncovering fascinating material,...
Under the multi-year pact, Moore and Head Of Development and Producing Partner Averie Joy Maikalima O Makua Huffine will continue to develop and produce series projects for the studio, including an adaptation of The Cut/ New York Magazine article “My Mom Has No Friends.”
“Mandy is one of those rare and exceptionally talented artists who’s as brilliant on the screen as she is off, with a keen eye and natural instinct for uncovering fascinating material,...
- 11/10/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Veteran FX executives Gina Balian and Nick Grad are expanding their responsibilities at the Disney-owned cable network.
Balian and Grad have been promoted from president of original programming to president of FX Entertainment as they add oversight of casting, production and business affairs at both the cable network and its hub on Hulu as well as at its studio counterpart, FX Productions. The new duties come on top of their current oversight of development of current series, with both execs continuing to report to FX content and FX Productions chairman John Landgraf.
“Gina and Nick are two of the most talented, respected and trusted creative executives in the business, and their track record for identifying and developing acclaimed, award-winning hit shows is undeniable,” said Landgraf. “They have played an integral role in the success and growth of FX, building an outstanding team, and...
Veteran FX executives Gina Balian and Nick Grad are expanding their responsibilities at the Disney-owned cable network.
Balian and Grad have been promoted from president of original programming to president of FX Entertainment as they add oversight of casting, production and business affairs at both the cable network and its hub on Hulu as well as at its studio counterpart, FX Productions. The new duties come on top of their current oversight of development of current series, with both execs continuing to report to FX content and FX Productions chairman John Landgraf.
“Gina and Nick are two of the most talented, respected and trusted creative executives in the business, and their track record for identifying and developing acclaimed, award-winning hit shows is undeniable,” said Landgraf. “They have played an integral role in the success and growth of FX, building an outstanding team, and...
- 10/26/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Barry writer-producer Jason Kim has signed a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television and Onyx Collective, under which he will develop television projects exclusively for both.
Kim is embarking on the 20th TV/Onyx deal after spending the bulk of his TV career to date at HBO, working on Girls, Divorce and, most recently, Barry, sharing in the show’s two Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations, a WGA Award win and a PGA Award nomination.
His career has taken off beyond TV too, with his new musical Kpop, which he created and wrote the book for, set to make its Broadway debut next month, and him writing a Crazy Rich Asians spinoff movie centered around Astrid’s (Gemma Chan) romance with Charlie Wu (Harry Shum Jr.).
“Jason has a penchant for bringing a pop sensibility to premium globally entertaining stories,” said Tara Duncan, President, Freeform & Onyx Collective. “His impeccable...
Kim is embarking on the 20th TV/Onyx deal after spending the bulk of his TV career to date at HBO, working on Girls, Divorce and, most recently, Barry, sharing in the show’s two Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy nominations, a WGA Award win and a PGA Award nomination.
His career has taken off beyond TV too, with his new musical Kpop, which he created and wrote the book for, set to make its Broadway debut next month, and him writing a Crazy Rich Asians spinoff movie centered around Astrid’s (Gemma Chan) romance with Charlie Wu (Harry Shum Jr.).
“Jason has a penchant for bringing a pop sensibility to premium globally entertaining stories,” said Tara Duncan, President, Freeform & Onyx Collective. “His impeccable...
- 10/13/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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Love was in the air Monday night on the Fox lot.
The studio hosted the premiere of Hulu’s new sitcom Reboot from creator Steven Levitan and one could say that the affection started at the top and trickled down.
“I’d say it’s a love letter, and maybe also a friendly roast,” offered Levitan on the red carpet prior to the screening, describing the tenor of his new show that follows the adventures of a dysfunctional cast from an early 2000s hit sitcom called Step Right Up after a show runner pitches a reboot of their show to Hulu.
What it’s definitely not is a mean-spirited takedown of Hollywood, hence all the good vibes in and around the Daryl F. Zanuck Theater and all the glowing executives. “I’ve had a wonderful career,” continued Levitan, who has armfuls of Emmys...
Love was in the air Monday night on the Fox lot.
The studio hosted the premiere of Hulu’s new sitcom Reboot from creator Steven Levitan and one could say that the affection started at the top and trickled down.
“I’d say it’s a love letter, and maybe also a friendly roast,” offered Levitan on the red carpet prior to the screening, describing the tenor of his new show that follows the adventures of a dysfunctional cast from an early 2000s hit sitcom called Step Right Up after a show runner pitches a reboot of their show to Hulu.
What it’s definitely not is a mean-spirited takedown of Hollywood, hence all the good vibes in and around the Daryl F. Zanuck Theater and all the glowing executives. “I’ve had a wonderful career,” continued Levitan, who has armfuls of Emmys...
- 9/21/2022
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As he prepares to celebrate two decades in late night, Jimmy Kimmel has agreed to stick around for at least three more years. Kimmel announced on Tuesday that he would continue his run as host of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” through the show’s 23rd season, extending his contract — which was set to expire in the next year.
Kimmel has fronted “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as host and executive producer since 2003. “After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,’” he quipped in a statement.
News comes as Kimmel prepares to return to Brooklyn next week for the show’s sixth visit to the borough. This marks the first time “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has been back in New York since 2019. The late night talk show will once again tape in front of a live studio audience at the Brooklyn Academy...
Kimmel has fronted “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as host and executive producer since 2003. “After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,’” he quipped in a statement.
News comes as Kimmel prepares to return to Brooklyn next week for the show’s sixth visit to the borough. This marks the first time “Jimmy Kimmel Live” has been back in New York since 2019. The late night talk show will once again tape in front of a live studio audience at the Brooklyn Academy...
- 9/20/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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Jimmy Kimmel isn’t going anywhere.
Despite flirting with moving on for years now, the ABC host has agreed to a three-year extension. The lucrative new pact will take his Emmy-nominated Jimmy Kimmel Live! through its 23rd season, making Kimmel one of the longest-tenured talk show hosts in television.
“After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,'” he joked in a statement Tuesday.
The news is a considerable win for ABC, which, as a result, won’t have to try to reinvent the time period at an already challenging time for linear television. Moreover, Kimmel has proved himself a major asset for the network and its parent Disney, well beyond his nightly hour of late night hosting. He regularly appears at the company’s annual upfront presentation, where he skewers his...
Jimmy Kimmel isn’t going anywhere.
Despite flirting with moving on for years now, the ABC host has agreed to a three-year extension. The lucrative new pact will take his Emmy-nominated Jimmy Kimmel Live! through its 23rd season, making Kimmel one of the longest-tenured talk show hosts in television.
“After two decades at ABC, I am now looking forward to three years of what they call ‘quiet quitting,'” he joked in a statement Tuesday.
The news is a considerable win for ABC, which, as a result, won’t have to try to reinvent the time period at an already challenging time for linear television. Moreover, Kimmel has proved himself a major asset for the network and its parent Disney, well beyond his nightly hour of late night hosting. He regularly appears at the company’s annual upfront presentation, where he skewers his...
- 9/20/2022
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Kim Harrison, executive producer and co-showrunner of The Crossover, has signed an overall deal with 20th Television, the studio behind the upcoming basketball drama series for Disney+.
Under the pact, Harrison will develop new projects for 20th TV in addition to her work on The Crossover, which is based on the best-selling novel by Kwame Alexander. She serves as co-showrunner on the series alongside Alexander and Damani Johnson who wrote the pilot script together.
“Kim’s an incredibly skilled storyteller and a creative force, who delivers incomparable character work, and who possesses a unique and fresh voice, said Karey Burke, President, 20th Television. “She has proven to be an invaluable member of the studio’s The Crossover creative team as co-showrunner, and we are so very excited to continue our creative partnership with her for many years to come.”
The Crossover introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms.
Under the pact, Harrison will develop new projects for 20th TV in addition to her work on The Crossover, which is based on the best-selling novel by Kwame Alexander. She serves as co-showrunner on the series alongside Alexander and Damani Johnson who wrote the pilot script together.
“Kim’s an incredibly skilled storyteller and a creative force, who delivers incomparable character work, and who possesses a unique and fresh voice, said Karey Burke, President, 20th Television. “She has proven to be an invaluable member of the studio’s The Crossover creative team as co-showrunner, and we are so very excited to continue our creative partnership with her for many years to come.”
The Crossover introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms.
- 9/9/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In Dana Walden’s first personnel move since being upped to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment three months ago, she has promoted three executives: Eric Schrier, who is taking on a new, larger role, as well as Craig Erwich and Shannon Ryan, who are expanding their current responsibilities.
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
- 9/1/2022
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier has been promoted to the newly created role of president of Disney Television Studios and Business Operations for Disney General Entertainment.
With the promotion, it was also announced that Bryan Noon would be exiting his role as president of entertainment for Walt Disney Television, but will stay onboard through a transition period. Noon came over to Disney from Netflix in November 2021.
Schrier’s promotion was one of three announced by Dana Walden, the chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content. It was also announced that Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment and Hulu, has added Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals to his purview. In addition, Shannon Ryan has been named president of marketing for Disney General Entertainment. All three will report to Walden.
“I am incredibly fortunate to be working with some of the very best executives in our industry, and Craig, Shannon and Eric are exactly that – the best,...
With the promotion, it was also announced that Bryan Noon would be exiting his role as president of entertainment for Walt Disney Television, but will stay onboard through a transition period. Noon came over to Disney from Netflix in November 2021.
Schrier’s promotion was one of three announced by Dana Walden, the chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content. It was also announced that Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment and Hulu, has added Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals to his purview. In addition, Shannon Ryan has been named president of marketing for Disney General Entertainment. All three will report to Walden.
“I am incredibly fortunate to be working with some of the very best executives in our industry, and Craig, Shannon and Eric are exactly that – the best,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Dana Walden, three months after taking over for Peter Rice atop Disney’s general entertainment division, is solidifying her executive team with three promotions.
FX entertainment president Eric Schrier, president of content marketing at Hulu and general entertainment Shannon Ryan as well as ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich have all been elevated and given expanded roles, Walden announced Thursday.
While all three are expanding their respective purviews, Schrier is moving from basic cable network FX to a newly created role as president of Disney Television Studios and business operations at Disney General Entertainment. In his new purview, the esteemed exec who has spent the past two decades under FX CEO John Landgraf will now oversee Disney studios including Karey Burke’s 20th Television, Marci Proietto’s 20th Television Animation and Jonnie Davis’ ABC Signature. All three execs will now report to Schrier,...
Dana Walden, three months after taking over for Peter Rice atop Disney’s general entertainment division, is solidifying her executive team with three promotions.
FX entertainment president Eric Schrier, president of content marketing at Hulu and general entertainment Shannon Ryan as well as ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich have all been elevated and given expanded roles, Walden announced Thursday.
While all three are expanding their respective purviews, Schrier is moving from basic cable network FX to a newly created role as president of Disney Television Studios and business operations at Disney General Entertainment. In his new purview, the esteemed exec who has spent the past two decades under FX CEO John Landgraf will now oversee Disney studios including Karey Burke’s 20th Television, Marci Proietto’s 20th Television Animation and Jonnie Davis’ ABC Signature. All three execs will now report to Schrier,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville and Judy Greer play former sitcom stars reunited decades later for a reboot in “Modern Family” creator Steve Levitan’s upcoming comedy series, premiering Sept. 20 on Hulu.
Aptly titled “Reboot,” the show is produced by 20th Television for Hulu. Details were announced Thursday at the TCA Summer Press Tour.
Poking fun at the TV industry’s growing inclination to reboot hit shows from the past, the series centers on an early 2000s family sitcom that is rebooted by Hulu, forcing its dysfunctional cast back together.
Key stars as Reed Sterling, a fussy actor on the fictitious family multi-cam sitcom “Step Right Up,” who graduated from the Yale school of drama and resents the show for ruining his career. Knoxville will play Clay Barber, a dark and filthy standup comedian who’s only real acting job was on the same bright and sunny sitcom. Greer stars as Bree Marie Larson,...
Aptly titled “Reboot,” the show is produced by 20th Television for Hulu. Details were announced Thursday at the TCA Summer Press Tour.
Poking fun at the TV industry’s growing inclination to reboot hit shows from the past, the series centers on an early 2000s family sitcom that is rebooted by Hulu, forcing its dysfunctional cast back together.
Key stars as Reed Sterling, a fussy actor on the fictitious family multi-cam sitcom “Step Right Up,” who graduated from the Yale school of drama and resents the show for ruining his career. Knoxville will play Clay Barber, a dark and filthy standup comedian who’s only real acting job was on the same bright and sunny sitcom. Greer stars as Bree Marie Larson,...
- 8/23/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
“Mayans M.C.” — Season 4 — Pictured (L-r): Joseph Lucero as Neron “Creeper” Vargas, Michael Irby as Obispo “Bishop” Losa, Emilio Rivera as Marcus Alvarez, Frankie Loyal as Hank “Tranq” Loza. Cr: Estevan Oriol/FX FX’s Mayans M.C., the gritty biker drama co-created by Elgin James, will be coming back for a fifth season, it was announced at San Diego Comic-Con. James shared the news with fans during a panel event for the series. The first four seasons are currently available to stream on Hulu and the fifth season will premiere in 2023. Additionally, 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, has signed James to a new multiyear overall, it was announced by 20th Television President Karey Burke. “The Mayans have battled for respect, territory and power through four intense seasons that have set the stage for an explosive fifth season that will test their very survival under ‘Ez’s’ newly claimed leadership,...
- 7/26/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Stephanie Levinson has been promoted to executive vice president of casting for Disney’s 20th Television.
Levinson joined the studio fresh out of college in 2006.
“Stephanie is extremely talented with impeccable taste, strategic thinking and creative insight in the ever evolving world of casting,” said Sharon Klein, executive vice president of casting for Walt Disney Television, to whom Levinson will report. “Her relationships in both the acting and agent communities are unrivaled, and she is beloved by our showrunners and executives who rely on her enormously, as do I. It’s been exciting watching her well-deserved rise at the company and I’m so thrilled she’s continuing her journey at 20th where it all started.”
In her new role, Levinson will lead casting efforts on all series and pilots produced by 20th Television, manage a team of casting executives and set casting strategy for the studio.
Levinson has served...
Levinson joined the studio fresh out of college in 2006.
“Stephanie is extremely talented with impeccable taste, strategic thinking and creative insight in the ever evolving world of casting,” said Sharon Klein, executive vice president of casting for Walt Disney Television, to whom Levinson will report. “Her relationships in both the acting and agent communities are unrivaled, and she is beloved by our showrunners and executives who rely on her enormously, as do I. It’s been exciting watching her well-deserved rise at the company and I’m so thrilled she’s continuing her journey at 20th where it all started.”
In her new role, Levinson will lead casting efforts on all series and pilots produced by 20th Television, manage a team of casting executives and set casting strategy for the studio.
Levinson has served...
- 7/25/2022
- by Sofia Behzadi
- Variety Film + TV
Stephanie Levinson, who has served as 20th Television’s head of casting since 2019, has been promoted to EVP of casting for the studio. Reporting to Sharon Klein, EVP of Casting, Walt Disney Television, Levinson will lead casting efforts on all series and pilots produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios, manage a team of casting executives and set casting strategy for the studio.
Since joining 20th TV, Levinson has been the lead casting executive on numerous award-winning series, most recently Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, The Dropout as well as NBC’s This Is Us. She’s credited with playing a key role in bringing Selena Gomez in for Only Murders in the Building, as well as Hilary Duff for Hulu’s How I Met Your Father. She also helped land Kumail Nanjianai for the upcoming Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales.
She previously served as...
Since joining 20th TV, Levinson has been the lead casting executive on numerous award-winning series, most recently Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building, The Dropout as well as NBC’s This Is Us. She’s credited with playing a key role in bringing Selena Gomez in for Only Murders in the Building, as well as Hilary Duff for Hulu’s How I Met Your Father. She also helped land Kumail Nanjianai for the upcoming Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales.
She previously served as...
- 7/25/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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Stephanie Levinson continues to rise at Disney’s 20th Television.
The studio’s head of casting has been upped to executive vp (she was previously a senior vp) and will take on additional duties. Levinson will oversee casting on all series and pilots at 20th TV, as well as manage the casting team and set strategy. She continues to report to Sharon Klein, executive vp casting for Walt Disney Television.
“I am extremely grateful to Sharon for this opportunity and her continued support and friendship throughout my career,” said Levinson. “I’d also like to thank Dana Walden and Karey Burke and everyone at 20th for their unwavering support. It’s been a dream getting to work with such incredibly talented and smart showrunners, agents and executives, and I hope to continue my journey at 20th for a very long time.”
Levinson has...
Stephanie Levinson continues to rise at Disney’s 20th Television.
The studio’s head of casting has been upped to executive vp (she was previously a senior vp) and will take on additional duties. Levinson will oversee casting on all series and pilots at 20th TV, as well as manage the casting team and set strategy. She continues to report to Sharon Klein, executive vp casting for Walt Disney Television.
“I am extremely grateful to Sharon for this opportunity and her continued support and friendship throughout my career,” said Levinson. “I’d also like to thank Dana Walden and Karey Burke and everyone at 20th for their unwavering support. It’s been a dream getting to work with such incredibly talented and smart showrunners, agents and executives, and I hope to continue my journey at 20th for a very long time.”
Levinson has...
- 7/25/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Stephanie Levinson has been tapped as executive vice president of casting at 20th Television, Sharon Klein, executive vice president of casting at Walt Disney Television, announced Monday.
Levinson, who has served as the studio’s casting head since 2019, will spearhead casting efforts on all series and pilots produced by 20th Television in the newly elevated position, as well as manage a team of casting executives and set casting strategy. She’ll report to Klein.
“Stephanie is extremely talented with impeccable taste, strategic thinking and creative insight in the ever evolving world of casting,” Klein said in a statement. “Her relationships in both the acting and agent communities are unrivaled, and she is beloved by our showrunners and executives who rely on her enormously, as do I. It’s been exciting watching her well-deserved rise at the company and I’m so thrilled she’s continuing her journey at 20th where it all started.
Levinson, who has served as the studio’s casting head since 2019, will spearhead casting efforts on all series and pilots produced by 20th Television in the newly elevated position, as well as manage a team of casting executives and set casting strategy. She’ll report to Klein.
“Stephanie is extremely talented with impeccable taste, strategic thinking and creative insight in the ever evolving world of casting,” Klein said in a statement. “Her relationships in both the acting and agent communities are unrivaled, and she is beloved by our showrunners and executives who rely on her enormously, as do I. It’s been exciting watching her well-deserved rise at the company and I’m so thrilled she’s continuing her journey at 20th where it all started.
- 7/25/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Rev up those engines, bikers. FX has renewed its drama series “Mayans M.C.” for a fifth season. The announcement comes a little over one month after the program aired its Season 4 finale.
The network shared the news Sunday at San Diego Comic-Con with a statement by series co-creator and executive producer Elgin James. The fifth season of “Mayans M.C.” will premiere in 2023.
In addition to the renewal, Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios, also shared that James had reached a new multiyear deal with the company.
“Elgin is a visionary leader who has managed the nearly impossible task of being in multiple places at one time as director, showrunner and writer on his brilliant ‘Mayans M.C.,’” Burke said in a statement. “He’s also a passionate champion of emerging voices and young storytellers both in front and behind the camera, which is another reason...
The network shared the news Sunday at San Diego Comic-Con with a statement by series co-creator and executive producer Elgin James. The fifth season of “Mayans M.C.” will premiere in 2023.
In addition to the renewal, Karey Burke, president of 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios, also shared that James had reached a new multiyear deal with the company.
“Elgin is a visionary leader who has managed the nearly impossible task of being in multiple places at one time as director, showrunner and writer on his brilliant ‘Mayans M.C.,’” Burke said in a statement. “He’s also a passionate champion of emerging voices and young storytellers both in front and behind the camera, which is another reason...
- 7/24/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Constance Wu said she attempted suicide in the wake of the backlash she faced after responding negatively to the renewal of “Fresh Off the Boat,” in a social media post on Thursday in which she talked about her mental health.
“I was afraid of coming back on social media because I almost lost my life from it,” she wrote.
Wu described the book she wrote while she took an almost three-year break from social media, along with the headspace she found herself in following messages responding to her tweets that sparked controversy at the time.
pic.twitter.com/7YScJ4Pvig
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) July 14, 2022
Three years ago, Wu reacted to the news of the renewal of “Fresh Off the Boat” in which she starred, tweeting that she was “so upset” because it meant she had to say no to “another project that [she] was really passionate about.”
Later in an interview with Variety,...
“I was afraid of coming back on social media because I almost lost my life from it,” she wrote.
Wu described the book she wrote while she took an almost three-year break from social media, along with the headspace she found herself in following messages responding to her tweets that sparked controversy at the time.
pic.twitter.com/7YScJ4Pvig
— Constance Wu (@ConstanceWu) July 14, 2022
Three years ago, Wu reacted to the news of the renewal of “Fresh Off the Boat” in which she starred, tweeting that she was “so upset” because it meant she had to say no to “another project that [she] was really passionate about.”
Later in an interview with Variety,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Constance Wu says she attempted to end her life after receiving harsh backlash from her tweets about Fresh Off the Boat‘s Season 6 renewal.
The actress, who currently stars in Prime Video’s The Terminal List, posted to social media Thursday after a years-long absence. “I was afraid of coming back on social media because I almost lost my life from it,” she wrote. She describes how her “careless tweets about the renewal of my TV show” caused a lot of online ire, including some direct messages from “a fellow Asian actress” who allegedly told Wu “I’d become [a blight] on the Asian American community.
The actress, who currently stars in Prime Video’s The Terminal List, posted to social media Thursday after a years-long absence. “I was afraid of coming back on social media because I almost lost my life from it,” she wrote. She describes how her “careless tweets about the renewal of my TV show” caused a lot of online ire, including some direct messages from “a fellow Asian actress” who allegedly told Wu “I’d become [a blight] on the Asian American community.
- 7/14/2022
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Hulu made the history books today with a record 58 Emmy nominations, including 17 for the comedy Only Murders in the Building and 14 for the limited series Dopesick.
The streamer’s last record was hit in 2018 with 27 nominations. Hulu earned 26 nominations last year.
2022 Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
“We’ve always had a strategy of curation and diversification. Excellence across the board has always been really important,” said Craig Erwich, President, ABC Entertainment & Hulu Originals. “But I think this year is a culmination of the strategy and the entire organization working incredibly well together. Dana Walden has set a tone in terms of supporting talent and creative excellence and collaboration across both the studio and the network. So when you see shows like Only Murders in the Building and The Dropout and Dopesick, it’s not just a function of the Hulu team, but Karey Burke and her entire team making the same show.
The streamer’s last record was hit in 2018 with 27 nominations. Hulu earned 26 nominations last year.
2022 Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
“We’ve always had a strategy of curation and diversification. Excellence across the board has always been really important,” said Craig Erwich, President, ABC Entertainment & Hulu Originals. “But I think this year is a culmination of the strategy and the entire organization working incredibly well together. Dana Walden has set a tone in terms of supporting talent and creative excellence and collaboration across both the studio and the network. So when you see shows like Only Murders in the Building and The Dropout and Dopesick, it’s not just a function of the Hulu team, but Karey Burke and her entire team making the same show.
- 7/12/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
FX is keeping The Old Man around.
The new drama starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman has been picked up for a second season following its stellar premiere performance on FX and streaming on Hulu in its opening weekend, it was announced by Eric Schrier, FX Entertainment President.
Dating back to January 2021, The Old Man on FX was the most-watched cable series premiere of 61 scripted series bowing in that span.
The Old Man was also the most-watched FX series debut on Hulu in its opening weekend.
“Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Warren Littlefield have done a fantastic job with The Old Man, which delivers on the powerful intrigue and breathtaking action of Thomas Perry’s book,” said Schrier.
“The stellar cast led by Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat is really connecting with audiences and we are excited to get to work on season...
The new drama starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman has been picked up for a second season following its stellar premiere performance on FX and streaming on Hulu in its opening weekend, it was announced by Eric Schrier, FX Entertainment President.
Dating back to January 2021, The Old Man on FX was the most-watched cable series premiere of 61 scripted series bowing in that span.
The Old Man was also the most-watched FX series debut on Hulu in its opening weekend.
“Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz and Warren Littlefield have done a fantastic job with The Old Man, which delivers on the powerful intrigue and breathtaking action of Thomas Perry’s book,” said Schrier.
“The stellar cast led by Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Amy Brenneman and Alia Shawkat is really connecting with audiences and we are excited to get to work on season...
- 6/28/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jeff Bridges is staying off the grid after FX renewed The Old Man for a second season.
The drama series, which also stars John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman, will be back for a sophomore run after a strong linear and digital debut.
The Old Man, which is based on Thomas Perry’s bestselling book, launched on June 16 with its first two episodes. The network said that, per Nielsen live+3 numbers, that it was the most-watched cable series premiere since January 2021, beating 60 other premium and basic cable dramas, comedies and limited series. The company also said that it was the most-watched FX series debut on Hulu in its opening weekend, although it did not break out digital streaming numbers.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
The series follows Dan Chase, played by Bridges, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since.
The drama series, which also stars John Lithgow and Amy Brenneman, will be back for a sophomore run after a strong linear and digital debut.
The Old Man, which is based on Thomas Perry’s bestselling book, launched on June 16 with its first two episodes. The network said that, per Nielsen live+3 numbers, that it was the most-watched cable series premiere since January 2021, beating 60 other premium and basic cable dramas, comedies and limited series. The company also said that it was the most-watched FX series debut on Hulu in its opening weekend, although it did not break out digital streaming numbers.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season
The series follows Dan Chase, played by Bridges, who absconded from the CIA decades ago and has been living off the grid since.
- 6/27/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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