Hulu is firing up its foodie lineup this fall with a holiday-centric season of Padma Lakshmi’s “Taste the Nation,” a new futuristic-food docuseries from David Chang and a fresh baking competition that pits amateurs against pros, the streaming service revealed during its presentation at the Television Critics Association’s virtual summer press tour Friday.
A festive-themed followup to the first season of “Top Chef” host Lakshmi’s food-travel docuseries, “Taste the Nation: Holiday Edition” will premiere, Thursday, Nov. 4.
The show follows Lakshmi as she “takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups and seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history—ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity,...
A festive-themed followup to the first season of “Top Chef” host Lakshmi’s food-travel docuseries, “Taste the Nation: Holiday Edition” will premiere, Thursday, Nov. 4.
The show follows Lakshmi as she “takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups and seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history—ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity,...
- 8/6/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: American Idol and Sparkle alum Jordin Sparks is set to star in A Christmas Treasure, a new Hallmark Channel original movie. Sparks also will executive produce and Hallmark alum Michael Xavier will co-star in the film which will premiere as part of the network’s Countdown to Christmas programming event. The premiere date is Tbd.
In A Christmas Treasure, after opening a 100-year-old time capsule and finding her grandfather’s old journal, Lou (Sparks) questions whether she should move to New York after Christmas to further her writing career or stay in Pine Grove to carry on her family’s local newspaper. Charming chef, Kyle (Xavier), is also at a crossroads, visiting Pine Grove for the holidays. When Lou and Kyle meet, they both have doubts about their future, but the magic of the holiday season and the connection they have, helps each of their journeys.
In A Christmas Treasure, after opening a 100-year-old time capsule and finding her grandfather’s old journal, Lou (Sparks) questions whether she should move to New York after Christmas to further her writing career or stay in Pine Grove to carry on her family’s local newspaper. Charming chef, Kyle (Xavier), is also at a crossroads, visiting Pine Grove for the holidays. When Lou and Kyle meet, they both have doubts about their future, but the magic of the holiday season and the connection they have, helps each of their journeys.
- 7/13/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor and TV personality Tamera Mowry-Housley and chef Bill Yosses will host a new Hulu Original baking competition, “Baker’s Dozen.” The unscripted series will consist of eight hourlong episodes and join the Disney-owned streaming platform’s growing slate of food shows like “Taste the Nation” with Padma Lakshmi and the upcoming “The Next Thing You Eat” from Momofuku restaurateur David Chang.
In each episode, passionate amateur bakers will go head to head with seasoned professionals in fast-paced challenges that will determine which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin trophy and take home a grand cash prize. “Baker’s Dozen” is executive produced by Bright Spot Content CEO Sandy Varo Jarrell, along with Suzanne Rauscher, Justin Rae Barnes and Tara Seiner.
“We are proud to collaborate with the brilliant team at Hulu to serve up ‘Baker’s Dozen,’ Bright Spot...
In each episode, passionate amateur bakers will go head to head with seasoned professionals in fast-paced challenges that will determine which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin trophy and take home a grand cash prize. “Baker’s Dozen” is executive produced by Bright Spot Content CEO Sandy Varo Jarrell, along with Suzanne Rauscher, Justin Rae Barnes and Tara Seiner.
“We are proud to collaborate with the brilliant team at Hulu to serve up ‘Baker’s Dozen,’ Bright Spot...
- 6/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Wonya Lucas, who was named President & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks six months ago amid controversy, wasted no time addressing the cloud that has been hanging over the Hallmark cable networks for years.
“Before I arrived, we had begun to expand our brand inclusiveness in front of and behind the camera,” she said second into her opening remarks. “I’m proud of the progress this team is making to expand diversity in our programming and it is nothing short of seismic. The significant achievements made in the D&i space in 2020 laid the groundwork for us to branch out in our storytelling to approach the complexity of what it means to love and be a family in a more authentic, varied, and inclusive way. We will continue to strive to defy common stereotypes and give our characters more depth and dimension; in short, to more broadly represent the human condition.
“Before I arrived, we had begun to expand our brand inclusiveness in front of and behind the camera,” she said second into her opening remarks. “I’m proud of the progress this team is making to expand diversity in our programming and it is nothing short of seismic. The significant achievements made in the D&i space in 2020 laid the groundwork for us to branch out in our storytelling to approach the complexity of what it means to love and be a family in a more authentic, varied, and inclusive way. We will continue to strive to defy common stereotypes and give our characters more depth and dimension; in short, to more broadly represent the human condition.
- 2/12/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Inspiring the next generation. On Thursday, Dec. 10's all-new Daily Pop, E!'s Justin Sylvester caught up with Tamera Mowry-Housley to discuss her new holiday movie, Christmas Comes Twice. Prior to discussing this Hallmark film, Tamera gave an update on her family. Specifically, Tamera revealed that son Aden, 8, and daughter Ariah, 5, are both big fans of Sister, Sister. "They love Sister, Sister," Tamera shared with Justin. "Ariah watches it on her own. She loves it so much, Aiden loves it so much that now both of them want to be actors." In response to her kids' desire to enter the industry, the 42-year-old actress and TV personality quipped, "I was like, 'Oh...
- 12/10/2020
- E! Online
Exclusive: Tamera Mowry-Housley is expanding her relationship with Crown Media Family Networks, signing a new overall deal to star in and executive produce original films for the network. First up is holiday-themed Christmas Comes Twice, set for premiere Sunday, December 13 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Additionally, Mowry-Housley will join Home & Family as a contributor beginning in December.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Tamera Mowry-Housley to the Hallmark family,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming & Network Program Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “Having worked with Tamera on a few original movies previously it is a joy to have her star and executive produce more projects with us. The really exciting part of this deal is that she will join our talented cast of Home & Family, one of the best lifestyle shows in television.”
Mowry-Housley previously starred in Hallmark movies A Christmas Miracle, which she also executive produced, and Christmas Angel.
“We are thrilled to officially welcome Tamera Mowry-Housley to the Hallmark family,” said Michelle Vicary, EVP, Programming & Network Program Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “Having worked with Tamera on a few original movies previously it is a joy to have her star and executive produce more projects with us. The really exciting part of this deal is that she will join our talented cast of Home & Family, one of the best lifestyle shows in television.”
Mowry-Housley previously starred in Hallmark movies A Christmas Miracle, which she also executive produced, and Christmas Angel.
- 11/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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