Keely's Korner

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 8/19/21)
A&E: Accused: Guilty or Innocent (Premiere) at 10pm
CHEDDAR: Cheddar Bets (Premiere) at 4:30pm
CRACKLE: The Uncommon History of Very Common Things (Premiere)
CW: Coroner (Premiere) at 8pm
HBO MAX: Sweet Life (Premiere)
PEACOCK: Five Bedrooms (Premiere)
OVATION: Berlin Live (Finale) at 7am
FOX: Beat Shazam (Finale) at 8pm
HISTORY: Alone (Finale) at 9:30pm
TV ONE: Sins of the City (Finale) at 9pm

Gordon Ramsey and MasterChef return to the kitchen for what Rob Wade, President of Alternative Entertainment and Specials, Fox Entertainment, called a “much deserved” season twelve. “Even in its eleventh season, this show continues to impress by sustaining Fox’s success on Wednesdays this Summer,” said Wade. “We anticipate this momentum to continue next year.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Three former Netflix software engineers have been charged with insider trading. The SEC is accusing them of violating antifraud provisions by trading on confidential data about the streamer’s subscriber growth. At the heart of the case is Sung Mo “Jay” Jun, who allegedly obtained growth information from another employee in a scheme that netted over $3 million.
(Source: Cynopsis)

National Geographic is expanding its unscripted slate, greenlighting three new series. “Life Below Zero: First Alaskans” is a spinoff of the “Life Below Zero” franchise with a cast of Native Alaskans. “Appetite for Adventure” follows Big Moe Cason on a global journey to seek out the most mouthwatering mythical dishes cooked over an open flame, and “The 7 Toughest Days on Earth” trails explorer Dwayne Fields as he’s dropped into some of the most extreme places on Earth.
(Source: Cynopsis)

In other Nat Geo news, Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios is expanding its relationship with the network, signing a five-year first-look deal for unscripted content. The agreement comes ahead of Smith’s adventure series “Welcome to Earth” premiering on Disney+ later this year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Travis Braun signed a new overall deal with Disney to develop and produce animated and live-action content across linear and streaming platforms for Disney Branded Television. The pact includes a first look at any of Braun’s projects for other Disney-owned platforms. In addition, Braun’s preschool series “Pupstruction” was picked up by Disney Junior, while an untitled live-action Disney Channel Original Movie is also in production.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance are producing “One Thousand Years of Slavery” for Smithsonian Channel. The four-part docu-series from Bassett Vance Productions explores the legacy of slavery and how our shared history can create a better future.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Kerry Washington is set to produce “From the Desk of Zoe Washington,” an original movie based on the Janae Marks book, at Disney Branded Television. The project focuses on middle-schooler and aspiring pastry chef Zoe, who sets her sights on auditioning for Food Network’s “Kids Bake Challenge” the summer before seventh grade. The project will be executive produced by Washington’s Simpson Street Productions and Gamechanger Films.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“How to Be Human,” a comedy from writer Brenda Hsueh (“Disjointed”) and Party Over Here, is in development at Fox, reports Deadline. The show revolves around Eve, a robot who breaks from her lab to learn how to be human.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The adventures of “Marvel’s Spidey And His Amazing Friends” will continue at Disney Junior. The children’s show, the first full length Marvel series for preschoolers, was ordered for a second season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO Max renewed “FBoy Island.” The reality TV dating series’ second season will feature a new batch of Nice Guys and FBoys.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“On the Edge with Alex Honnold” is a go at Disney+. The three-part original docuseries, produced by Plimsoll Productions, follows the professional adventure rock climber as he tackles remote walls and peaks in Greenland.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Writing partners Jordan Reddout and Gus Hickey (“Mixed-ish,” “Grown-ish”) have signed a multi-year overall deal with ABC Signature. The series, inspired by their real-life friendship, features two best friends narrating the story of their twenties in LA.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Casting Notes: Tim Robbins will star opposite Rebecca Ferguson in upcoming Apple drama “Wool”… HBO Max’s Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin” has two of its leads – Zaria (“Two Distant Strangers”) and Malia Pyles (“Baskets)..
(Source: Cynopsis)

Pastry chefs compete to make spectacular showpieces in “Chocolate Meltdown: Hershey’s After Dark.” The four-episode series premieres Monday, September 27 at 10p on Food Network.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” bows Thursday, October 7 at 9p on WE tv. This season, N.O.R.E and Neri, Monie Love and Tuff, producer Mally Mall and Treasure, and Siir Brock and Amber Laura put in the work to find out if their relationships are worth saving.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa” returns to HGTV on Thursday, September 16 at 9p. The real estate expert will continue to coach amateur flippers in the show’s second season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO three-part documentary, “Nuclear Family,” debuts Sunday, September 26 at 10p, following filmmaker Ry Russo-Young as she turns the camera on her own past to explore the meaning of family.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Turning Point: 9/11 And The War On Terror” bows Wednesday, September 1 on Netflix. The five-part series examines how the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001 changed the course of the nation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Meanwhile, National Geographic debuts “9/11: One Day In America” on Wednesday, August 29 at 9p. The six-part series, which will air over four consecutive nights, chronicles the events of that 2001 day from the perspectives of first responders and survivors.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” makes its second season premiere on Sunday, August 22 at 7p on Fubo Sports Network. The basketball-centric talk series centers on athletes and fans, and how the game impacts their lives on and off the court.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Cheddar Bets” premieres Thursday, August 19 at 4:30p on Cheddar. “Cheddar News is focused on what’s next in the world of tech, science, innovation, and reaching the modern and always-online news consumer,” said Liam Roecklein, SVP & General Manager, Cheddar News. “Now, together in partnership with BetMGM, ‘Cheddar Bets’ will deep dive into the world of sports betting and its effect on sports, technology, financial markets, regulation and more, all while highlighting the community that has changed the game and continues to drive the sports betting industry forward.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Amazon Prime Video has set a premiere date for Rupi Kaur Live: Friday, August 27. The one-hour special from author, artist and performer Rupi Kaur guides viewers through a journey centered upon growth and healing.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fresh off her exit from “The View,” Meghan McCain is heading to Audible with a memoir. “Bad Republican” debuts Thursday, October 21 on the Amazon-owned audio service.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Spotify and WWE have stuck an exclusive podcast deal. Spotify’s The Ringer division plans to launch an exclusive audio network as part of the partnership with WWE. Plus, existing WWE audio programming will become available exclusively on Spotify late in 2021.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Although most shows were stagnant against week two of the Tokyo Olympics, a a few syndicated strips managed to rally in the session ending August 8. “Jeopardy” (4.5 Live+SD national Nielsen rating) rose 2% from the week before with financial journalist David Faber taking over from LeVar Burton as guest host. “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (retitled to reflect Olympics-affected week) won gold among talk shows for a 13th straight week.
(Source: Cynopsis)

UK TV personality Sean Lock, best known for his appearance on panel shows like “8 Out of 10 Cats,” has died at the age of 58. He had been battling cancer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CELEBRITY NEWS: AUGUST 18, 2021
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Parker-McKenna Posey (My Wife And Kids) – 26 years old
Maia Mitchell (The Fosters) – 28 years old
Frances Bean Cobain (Kurt Cobain & Courtney Love’s Daughter) – 29 years old
Eniko Parrish-Hart (Model/ Kevin Hart’s wife) – 37 years old
Andy Samberg (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) – 43 years old
Kaitlin Olsen (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) – 46 years old
Malcolm Jamal Warner (The Cosby Show) – 51 years old
Edward Norton (“Fight Club”) – 52 years old
Christian Slater (Mr. Robot) – 52 years old
Sarita Choudhury (Homeland/ “The Hunger Games” movies) – 55 years old
Bob Harper (The Biggest Loser/ Personal Trainer) – 56 years old
Madeleine Stowe (ABC’s Revenge) – 63 years old
Denis Leary (“Ice Age” movies/ “The Amazing Spider-Man”) – 64 years old
Gregg Leakes (Nene’s Husband; Real Housewives of Atlanta) – 67 years old
Joseph Marcell (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) – 73 years old
Martin Mull (Sabrina The Teenage Witch) – 78 years old
Robert Redford (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”/ “Up Close & Personal”) – 85 years old
Roman Polanski (Director) – 88 years old

FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news

ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 8/18/21)
A&E: I Survived a Serial Killer (Premiere) at 9:30pm
CBS: House Calls with Dr. Phil (Premiere) at 9pm
COMEDY:  Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (Premiere) at 10pm
DISNEY+: Diary of a Future President (Premiere)
DISNEY+: Growing Up Animal (Premiere)
HULU: Nine Perfect Strangers (Premiere)
ID: Where Murder Lies (Premiere) at 9pm
ID: In Pursuit With John Walsh (Premiere) at 10pm
NETFLIX: The Defeated (Premiere)
SMITHSONIAN: Age of Humans (Premiere) at 8pm
BET: Tyler Perry’s Sistas (Finale) at 9pm
HGTV: Breaking Bland (Finale) at 9:30pm
Motortrend: Chasing Classic Cars (Finale) at 10pm

“Young Sheldon” is coming to TBS. The network inked a deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution to acquire the CBS comedy. The series will make its syndication debut on the cable network on Monday, September 27 at 5p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TEGNA Inc. stations have won 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. “Delivering news that matters and speaks to the heart of each community is at the center of each and every one of our news rooms,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations, TEGNA. “We are proud of our stations’ commitment to telling impactful stories about race and the social justice movement, COVID-19, and those that put today’s headlines into historical context.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

CNN’s Poppy Harlow is going on hiatus. The mid-morning anchor will be pursuing Yale Law School’s one-year Master of Studies in Law, reports Variety. The program is aimed toward people who are not attorneys, but want become more familiar with legal studies, and is open to journalists. Harlow’s last regular day on air will be Friday, August 20.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Lifetime has greenlit four-part mini-series “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” starring Jemima Rooper and Max Irons. It’s a prequel to the network’s “Flowers in the Attic” and the V.C. Andrews movie series franchises.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Shudder dives deep into horror film icons from Freddy to Chucky and more in “Behind the Monsters.” The original docu-series will focus on a single character each episode and feature interviews with the writers, directors and actors from the original films. Debut date: Tuesday, October 26.
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Networks streamer ALLBLK renewed “Terror Lake.” The show’s second season will pick up two years after the season 1 finale and focus on traveling nurse Deja, the newest tenant at the troubled Freeman Lake Apartments.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Meanwhile, AMC Studios has opened a writers’ room for a possible AMC+ and AMC series based on Anne Rice’s “Lives of the Mayfair Witches.” The project is being developed as part of the AMC’s scripts-to-series model.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO Max ordered “Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake” (wt), expanding the Cartoon Network franchise. Produced by Cartoon Network Studios, with Adam Muto serving as showrunner and executive producer, the young adult animated series centers on fearless adventurer Fionna and her magical best friend – talking cat, Cake.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Amazon Studios’ longtime development executive Steven Prinz is shifting gears, inking an overall TV and first-look feature deal with the company. He’ll serve as EP on the second season of anthology horror series “Them” as well as the upcoming Amazon Original series “Paper Girls.” Prinz is also attached as EP on several other projects in development.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bob Greenblatt, former Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment, has inked a first-look deal with Lionsgate that calls for him to develop and produce premium TV projects via his new production shingle The Green Room. In addition, Greenblatt has hired Jon Wu as Producer and head of Filmed Content for The Green Room.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Casting Notes: Eminem will guest star on “BMF,” Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s upcoming Starz drama about the Black Mafia Family… Judy Reyes (“Devious Maids”) and Gloria Reuben (“Mr. Robot,” “ER”) will headline the cast of “Torn from her Arms,” Lifetime’s family border separation movie.
(Source: Cynopsis)

WEBTOON has entered a new creative partnership with DC. DC and WEBTOON will collaborate on several upcoming webcomic series in the DC Universe. The deal brings DC’s universe to WEBTOON’s audience of digitally engaged readers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV and discovery+ are set to debut 20 new series before the year’s end. Among the offerings: On the competition front, Chrissy Metz (“This Is Us”) hosts “Meet Your Makers Showdown,” debuting Saturday, November 27 on discovery+. The show features top artisans testing their creativity and skill in paper art, fluid painting, stained glass and more. Meanwhile, Martha Stewart is back in “Table Wars” to review large-scale party environment created by the country’s best event designers. The series bows Friday, November 12 at 10p on HGTV. On the home renovation and real estate front, “The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project” stars married designers and dads, Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent, helping families moving into a new place by letting go of things they no longer need starting Tuesday, October 5 at 9p on HGTV.
(Source: Cynopsis)

AMC Networks set fall premiere dates for its new and returning series, across AMC, AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, BBC America, Shudder, Sundance Now, SundanceTV and We TV. Among its new series, “Kin” bows Thursday, September 9 and “Ragdoll” debuts Thursday, November 11 on AMC+, while “Ultra City Smiths” premieres Monday, September 13 at 11p on AMC and AMC+. Also, “Doctor Who” (BBC/AMC+) is scheduled to return for lucky season 13 this fall.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The hidden truths behind the Playboy empire will be revealed in A&E Network’s documentary event, “Secrets of Playboy,” set to premiere in early 2022. The series delves into the world Hugh Hefner created, examining the consequences it’s had on our culture’s view of power and sexuality.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman” bows Tuesday, November 9 at 10p on History Channel. Hosted and executive produced by the Academy Award-winning actor, the eight-episode series delves into breakouts from some of the most notorious prisons in the world.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Dr. Mercy” joins TLC’s roster of medical transformation shows.Chicago-based dermatologist Dr. Mercy Odueyungo will tackle unique and bizarre skin cases beginning Wednesday, September 22 at 9p on TLC.
(Source: Cynopsis)

CMT tapped hip hop icon Nelly to headline an upcoming installment of “CMT Crossroads.” Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Blanco Brown and BRELAND get in on the action when “Country Crossroads: Nelly & Friends” bows Wednesday, September 1 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO limited series “Scenes from a Marriage” debuts Sunday, September 12 at 9p. The modern adaptation of Ingmar Bergman’s classic Swedish series stars Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, and examines love, hatred, desire, monogamy, marriage and divorce through the lens of a contemporary American couple.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The Drew Barrymore Show” returns for its second season on Monday, September 13. The nationally syndicated daytime talker will take viewers on the road to Barrymore’s hometown of Hollywood for part one of its two-week-long premiere event.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fubo Sports Network premieres “Getcha Popcorn Ready with T.O. and Hatch” on Sunday, August 22 at 8p. Hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens and former NFL wide receiver Matthew Hatchette, the series brings the two friends’ podcast to TV for the first time.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney+ debuted the trailer and announced the Japanese and English dub voice casts, which includes Lucy Liu and Neil Patrick Harris, for “Star Wars: Visions” anthology series. From Lucasfilm, it tells new Star Wars stories via the style and tradition of Japanese anime. The series launches on Disney+ on Wednesday, September 22.
(Source: Cynopsis)

With the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks approaching, History Channel is gearing up with seven hours of new documentary programming and a special podcast episode of “HISTORY This Week.” Things kick off on Friday, September 10 with “9/11: The Legacy” at 7p, followed by “Rise And Fall” The World Trade Center” at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Meanwhile, VICE TV will premiere “VICE VERSA Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11,” a documentary exploring the sudden halt and then rebirth of comedy after the events of September 11, 2001. The special bows Wednesday, September 8 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Decades TV Network celebrates the 55th anniversary of “Family Affair”with a Decades Weekend Binge. The marathon event begins Saturday, September 11 at 12p and runs thru Monday, September 13 at 6a.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Multicultural Media & Correspondents Association has partnered with STARZ and the National Association of Black Journalists to host the inaugural Media Diversity Excellence Awards Reception on Thursday, August 19. The event is designed to honor Black media excellence and highlight the need for increased media diversity.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Tribeca Channel launched on the Roku Channel on Tuesday, August 17. The new linear channel will stream for free and be available through XUMO and Flex via Tribeca’s distribution and technology partner Giant Pictures.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FOX News Channel was the most-watched cable news network during breaking news coverage in the aftermath of Afghanistan falling to the Taliban on Monday, August 16, according to early data from Nielsen Media Research. FNC held the largest audience in total viewers and the 25-54 demographic during President Joe Biden’s first address to the nation regarding the Taliban’s takeover, averaging 3.7 million viewers and 634,000 A25-54 from 4-4:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The second season of Food Network’s “Barbecue Brawl” garnered over 14.8 million P2+ viewers with an average of 0.6 P25-54 Live+3. That’s an increase of +14% versus prior six weeks and up +30% vs. its year ago timeslot.
(Source: Cynopsis)

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $274 million. 

Powerball is played in 43 states.

NYLottery.NY.gov