Despite Will Ferrell’s contention in April that his Lifetime movie with Kristen Wiig was canceled after the Hollywood Reporter outed the secret project, Lifetime confirmed to Cynopsis that A Deadly Adoption will premiere on Saturday, June 20. The SNL alums play a married couple whose plans to adopt a baby go awry.
IFC original comedy series Documentary Now!, starring Fred Armisen and Bill Hader covering fake stories, has a real host. Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen) will presumably keep a straight face as she introduces docs along the lines of “an intimate portrait of socialite mother-daughter feral animal hoarders.” Launch date: Thursday, August 20 at 10p.
Spike TV is partnering with screenwriter Kurt Wimmer (Salt) for his first TV project, scripted series When the Levee Breaks. Drama focuses on an African-American cop who crosses an LAPD strike line to investigate two murders.
TV Land signed a script development deal with Warner Horizon Television, John Wells Productions and John Riggi (30 Rock) for a dark comedy inspired by the life of Kyle Richards (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills). Richards will co-exec produce the project.
Ken Howard announced he’s seeking re-election as president of SAG-AFTRA. “Despite countless jobs being created in seemingly endless new ways, performers have to work harder than ever to make ends meet,” said Howard. “For many, it’s a real struggle. It’s my mission to make sure SAG-AFTRA protects our members’ ability to do the work they […]
The winners of Destination America’s third annual “Red, White and You” contest, awarding two communities Fourth of July celebrations, are Waveland, MS and Oroville, CA. “Waveland and Oroville captured our attention with their stories of recovery and resilience [and] their incredible display of hometown pride and American spirit,” said Marc Etkind, GM of DA. “Independence […]
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will talk to Fox News Channel’s Megyn Kelly, their first TV interview since allegations surfaced that 19 Kids and Counting oldest son Josh had fondled five girls, including some of his sisters, as a teenager. Conducted from the Duggars’ Arkansas home, portions will run during The Kelly File on Wednesday, […]
Fox hit Empire is back for an 18-episode season starting Wednesday, September 23. Cast member Taraji P. Henson announced the premiere date on Twitter. Sophomore run will be split into two cycles, with guest stars including Chris Rock, Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz.
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Trevor Noah has a start date: The Daily Show with Trevor Noah makes its debut on Comedy Central Monday, September 28. The last hurrah for John Stewart, who announced in February he’d be leaving the late-nighter after 16 years, is August 6.
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