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Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has filed two lawsuits against the news network, alleging the company’s lawyers coerced her into providing misleading testimony in Dominion Voting Systems’ $1.6 billion lawsuit against FNC. “Fox News Attorneys acted as agents and at the behest of Fox News to misleadingly coach, manipulate, and coerce Ms. Grossberg to deliver shaded and/or incomplete answers during her sworn deposition testimony, which answers were clearly to her reputational detriment but greatly benefitted Fox News,” says the lawsuit. Responded FNC, which filed a suit of its own against Grossberg, “Fox News Media engaged an independent outside counsel to immediately investigate the concerns raised by Ms. Grossberg, which were made following a critical performance review. We will vigorously defend these claims.” Grossberg is currently on administrative leave.
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Meanwhile, on Tuesday a Delaware judge heard arguments from Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems, each side hoping to convince him they should prevail before going to trial. Dominion lawyers claimed Fox News knew allegations that the election technology company helped rig the 2020 presidential election were false but continued airing them in pursuit of ratings, while FNC maintained it was reporting newsworthy allegations.
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“The Steve Wilkos Show,” hosted by the former US Marine, has been renewed for a 17th season in national syndication, it was announced by Tracie Wilson, EVP, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News. “We’re so proud to have reached this milestone as one of the longest-running talk shows in broadcast syndication,” said Wilson. “Along with our talented production team who bring riveting stories each day, Steve’s life experiences, his quick wit and no-nonsense approach create an organic connection with his audience.” Wilkos’ TV career started in 1994, as head of security on “The Jerry Springer Show.”
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Look for cross-network content and promotions for competition series“Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” set to debut this summer, in tandem with Warner Bros. Pictures film “Barbie.” The show will feature eight teams of HGTV stars transforming a California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse. “By aligning two admired brands – HGTV and Mattel’s Barbie – and mobilizing the power of the best-in-class portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery, ‘Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge’ will deliver a unique, visually stunning payoff for millions of fans,” said Loren Ruch, Head of Content, HGTV. Supermodel Ashley Graham – model for a Barbie doll in 2016 – hosts the show.
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Prime Video handed a series order to an adaptation of the E. Lockhart novel, We Were Liars, from Julie Plec, Carina Adly MacKenzie, Universal Television and Amazon Studios. “We’ve been obsessed with this beloved story for years, and for a while it seemed like it might be the one that got away from us,” said Plec and Adly MacKenzie. “But finally, we are elated to be bringing it to life with everyone at Prime Video and UTV, who are just as passionate about this twisty tale as we are.”
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Upgrade Productions, the LA-based production company that develops and produces local language productions for a global audience, is partnering with Iceland’s newly launched ACT 4 and Croatia’s Drugi Plan on the new, original eco-political drama-thriller series “Volcano.” The eight-part series is produced by ACT 4.
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James Patterson has signed a first-look deal with Skydance Television,calling for the prolific author to develop a slate of series based on several of his book series. “James Patterson is one of the most successful authors in publishing of all time,” said Matt Thunell, President, Skydance Television. “He is a master of his craft, who transcends genres and crosses borders with every story he writes.”
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Fremantle Media has launched a premium documentaries unit, Undeniable, led by Head of Documentaries Mandy Chang. “Working with the very best filmmakers and emerging talent, the label will provide editorial and production expertise and support in multiple genres,” said Chang. “Importantly, it will provide a platform and freedom for creative talent to unlock and explore important issues and stories to be told.”
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Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) will star in “The Day of the Jackal,” a reimagining of the 1971 Frederick Forsyth novel, for Peacock and Sky. Redmayne will also executive produce the series, from Carnival Films.
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“A Black Lady Sketch Show” returns for its fourth season on HBO on Friday, April 14 at 11p. Returning cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend will be joined by three new featured players: DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade, Angel Laketa Moore, along with more than 20 celebrity guest stars.
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Game Show Network and Yahoo have teamed for a new series, “Hey Yahoo!” hosted by Tom Cavanagh (“The Flash”). The half-hour original series, tasking contestants with guessing what people are searching for on Yahoo Search, is scheduled to premiere early this summer.
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Kabillion is welcoming another classic character today, March 22. “Woody Woodpecker,” a series of animated shorts produced by Splash Entertainment, commissioned by Universal 1440 Entertainment, will be broadcast on both Kabillion’s cable and OTT services.
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“Game Changer: Battle Royale” returns April 3 on the Dropout streaming service. In the comedic game show, contestants have to figure out the rules as they compete.
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Season two of “Masters of the Game” premieres Friday, March 31 on theGrio, with a new host: Maiysha Kai.
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Paramount+ original series “Yonder,” from South Korea, will premiere on the service on April 11 in Canada, the US, UK, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The drama centers on a widower who reunites with his wife in a world based on her memories.
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“My Little Pony: Tel Your Tale” launches on Netflix on March 27, with ten 20-minute episodes.
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Anime series “Beyblade Burst Quadstrike” launches on DisneyXD on Monday, April 3 at 3p and Monday, April 8 on Hulu. The seventh installment of “Beyblade Burst” franchise follows the launch of new products by Hasbro.
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Guinness World Records has launched its first TV channel. Along with GWR Studios, the brand has teamed with streamer Atmosphere on the FAST network to offer shows focused on sports or fitness record-breaking.
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Knicks legend Willis Reed has died at age 80. The NBA Hall of Famer won two championships with the New York team. “The Knicks organization is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Captain, Willis Reed,” the Knicks said in a statement. “As we mourn, we will always strive to uphold the standards he left behind – the unmatched leadership, sacrifice and work ethic that personified him as a champion among champions.”
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Speaking of, Buffalo Wild Wings has signed its first two NIL deals of the March Madness 2023 tournament with University of Southern California guard Destiny Littleton and Marquette guard Mackenzie Hare, who hit shots that sent both of their games into OT this past weekend, triggering Buffalo Wild Wings’ Wings’ Overtime WIngtime.
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The Association of Pickleball Professionals announced New Belgiumwill return as an official partner of the APP in 2023. New Belgium’s renewal will see the brand embedded in the APP Tour throughout 2023, including on-site activations in Mesa, Sacramento, Cincinnati, San Jose and San Diego.
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Major League Soccer announced English Premier League side Arsenal FC as the MLS All-Stars’ opponent for the marquee showdown on Wednesday, July 19 at Audi Field in Washington D.C. Additionally, the 13-time English league champions, who currently sit in first place in the Premier League, will face off against the best of the MLS in the 2023 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge on Tuesday, July 18. This event will also take place at Audi Field, and can be viewed on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.
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Cash App and UNINTERRUPTED, the athlete empowerment brandfounded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, announced the launch of “The Road to NILion$,” a game show hosted by Richard Jefferson featuring star athletes including former Kentucky Quarterback and upcoming 2023 NFL draft pick Will Levis, UCLA Women’s gymnast and U.S. Olympian Jordan Chiles, incoming class of 2023 Duke Men’s basketball player Jared McCain and Juju Watkins, the no. 1 Women’s basketball recruit and USC commit. The four-part series aims to educate student athletes and their parents about ways to help sustain their lives and finances past their playing careers.
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More athletes are set to take the polar plunge for Kevin Hart’s internet sports talk show “Cold As Balls,” back for season eight Tuesdays on the Laugh Out Loud YouTube Channel. “It has been amazing to see the overwhelming love for “Cold as Balls” over the past seven seasons,” said Hart. “I am looking forward to diving in with a whole new set of sports figures to bring our audiences more laughs, more perspective, and maybe even some tears for what is sure to be one of our best seasons yet.”
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Starting April 1, The Africa Channel will present a new slate of filmsfrom West and East Africa and the global Black Diaspora in its Movie Line Up every Saturday at 9p. First up from Nigeria: Flower Girl.
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To mark the 100th anniversary of Disney, ABC Owned Television Stations will present a 30-minute special, “Disney100: The Exhibition — Making the Magic,” hosted by Alicia Vitarelli and TaRhonda Thomas of 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia. The special debuts March 23 at 7:30p on 6abc and across the ABC Owned Television Stations on linear, digital and streaming platforms, and will be available on the Localish network and for Hulu subscribers.
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The inaugural “People’s Choice Country Awards” are set to air live on September 28 at 8p across NBC and Peacock, from the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville. The project comes from the collaboration resulting from NBCUniversal’s equity investment in Opry Entertainment Group alongside Atairos, which was finalized last year.
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The Sunday premiere of MSNBC’s “Inside With Jen Psaki” drew 1.1 million viewers in its 9a timeslot, the net’s most-watched weekend debut since January 2019. Among A25-54, the show was number one in cable, with 137,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Live+SD ratings.
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From Thursday, March 16 – Sunday, March 19, Warner Bros. Discoveryaveraged a 50.7 share of viewing across ad-supported cable from 8p-12a. This was driven by the NCAA tournament coverage as well as strong deliveries by TLC’s “90 Day: The Other Way,” and “MILF Manor”; Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions”; HGTV’s “Home Town” and “The Flipping El Moussas”; and Discovery’s “Gold Rush.”
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