Will Smith will host National Geographic series One Strange Rock from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky (mother!) and producer Jane Root. Smith will guide viewers on a journey across the globe and into outer space in the 10-part global event series.
OWN it: Discovery Communications paid $70 million for an additional 24.5% stake in OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, increasing its stake from 50% to over 70%. Winfrey will continue as CEO, with her exclusivity commitment to the network extended through 2025. “Ten years ago, Oprah and I began to imagine what a network, inspired by her […]
USA renewed Shooter for season 3. Season 2 was cut to 8 episodes from 10 when star Ryan Phillippe broke his leg; the finale aired September 5. Season 3 will be loosely based on the second book in Stephen Hunter’s Bob Lee Swagger series.
Barry & Joe: The Animated Series, following the adventures of Barack Obama and Joe Biden as time travelers out to save the world, is in development, with Titmouse and Conan O’Brien as exec producers. The “bromantic comedy” project from creator Adam Reid got a leg up with over $100,000 scored on Kickstarter. “My nerdy heart […]
Freeform is kicking off its “25 Days of Christmas” initiative by playing Santa. The net announced on Good Morning America that it is giving away a custom-designed tiny house to a family in need. Through Sunday, December 10, viewers can submit a photo and tell why they deserve a micro-abode; winner will be announced on […]
Jim Nabors, beloved by television audiences for his portrayal of the title character in the series Gomer Pyle, died yesterday in Hawaii. He was 87. Known for absurd over-annunciation of words like “gollllly!” and “shazam” in his character’s singular downhome, lovably irritating manner, Nabors first debuted the Pyle character in 1962 on The Andy Griffith […]
Cocktail hour is coming back to Travel Channel as a new season of Booze Traveler premieres Monday, December 18 at 11p.
After a former colleague accused Today’s Matt Lauer of inappropriate behavior that started at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, allegations that quickly led to his firing, more women emerged with allegations. Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie read a statement from Lauer on Wednesday, in which he apologized for sexual misconduct: “There are no words to […]
Showtime picked up comedy SMILF for a second season. SMILF debuted with the biggest premiere week audience for a new Showtime comedy since 2012. Freshman finale airs Sunday, December 31 at 10p.
MTV’s headed back to Jersey Shore. The cast (minus Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola) of the 2009-2012 reality show is reuniting for new series, Jersey Shore Family Vacation, launching in 2018. 495 Productions’ SallyAnn Salsano serves as EP.
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