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Season four of “The Chosen,” a historical drama following the life of Jesus Christ, will premiere in theaters before launching on television. The season’s rollout starts with a two-week run of episodes 1-3 on February 1.
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Just when he thought he was in … Stephen Colbert was pushed out of his “Late Show” studio by a Covid diagnosis. Colbert is continuing with the show, but his monologue will be done from home.
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Paula Reid has been named chief legal affairs correspondent at CNN.Reid joined the network in 2021 and has had plenty of airtime covering investigations into former President Trump and President Biden.
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Cris Abrego and Eva Longoria have formed a new media holding company and premium content studio, Hyphenate Media Group. The new venture will invest in creator-led enterprises as well as develop and produce its own slate of original programming. Abrego will serve as the CEO of the company, and Longoria will serve as its Chief Creative Officer. Banijay, where Abrego has served as Chairman of the Americas since 2020, has made a strategic investment in the new business.
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Israel-based global studio SIPUR, in association with Israeli broadcaster HOT Channel 8 and HSCC, has begun production on a documentary telling the tragic story of the October 7 Hamas massacre of hundreds at the international Tribe of Nova’s Supernova Music Festival in Kibbutz Re’im. “I have seen things in my life. I have lived through wars; I have fought in wars and I have even filmed during a war,” said Yariv Mozer (“Ben Gurion: Epilogue”), who will direct the project. “But nothing prepared me to the harsh images I have seen in the remains of the massacre that took place at the Nova music festival. I see it as my duty as a documentary filmmaker to bring to the world the testimonies and horrific stories from the survivors of this slaughter.”
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National Geographic, along with Rex, has ordered “Top Gun: The Next Generation” (w/t), a docuseries following US Navy student pilots as they work to join the next generation of the Navy’s elite strike fighter pilots.
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National Geographic Documentary Films has entered into a first-look deal for feature documentaries with the newly formed production company, Signpost Pictures, helmed by director Sara Dosa and producer Shane Boris. As part of the first look, Dosa, Boris and their producing partner at Signpost Pictures, Elijah Stevens, are developing two new films: “On Time and Water” (w/t), based on the book by the same name, and Untitled Mexican Earthquake Project.
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2018 thriller 29 Seconds is being adapted as a limited TV series by Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions. Written by Sara Collins (“The Confessions of Frannie Langton”), the project, under the working title “One Name,” will be executive produced by Spotnitz and Elizabeth Kesses of EJK Productions alongside Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios.
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The cast of “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” was unveiled at MIPCOM. The international version of NBC’s Dick Wolf franchise, ordered by Canada’s Citytv, includes Aden Young (“Rectify”), Kathleen Munroe (“City on Fire”), Karen Robinson (“Schitt’s Creek”) K.C. Collins (“The Cleaning Lady”), Nicola Correia-Damude (“Shadowhunters”), and Araya Mengesha (“Nobody”).
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Zoonicorn LLC and Toonz Entertainment have greenlit a third season of preschool series “Zoonicorn.” The show’s seven-minute episodes in the US can be found on Peacock, Happy Kids TV and Kidoodle, along with other streaming services.
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Al Roker Entertainment has optioned Grief is Love: Living with Loss by best-selling author Marisa Renee Lee. The book is “a profound exploration of the human spirit, love, and resilience during our most difficult times,” said Roker, CEO of Al Roker Entertainment. “Everyone, including myself, is touched by grief, so we are honored to bring this deeply moving narrative to the screen.”
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After a lengthy audition process, “Rick and Morty” found new voices for its main characters. Taking over on Sunday’s season premiere were Alan Cardoni and Harry Belden. Justin Rouland, series co-creator and voice of the characters, left the Adult Swim animated series in January following charges (since dropped) of domestic violence. “Rick and Morty” launched in 2013.
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Season three of “NFL Icons” premieres Saturday, October 21 at 10p. The four-parter will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Jim Brown, Bill Cowher, Mike Singletary and Charles Woodson.
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National Geographic shared the lineup of narrators for three natural history shows. Awkwafina (“The Little Mermaid,” “Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens”) narrates National Geographic Disney+ Original “A Real Bug’s Life”; Angela Bassett (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) exec produces and narrates “Queens”; and Jeremy Renner (“Avengers,” “Rennervations”) narrates “Incredible Animal Journeys.”
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A Super Bowl set in London? “That is not out of the question,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell recently told a fan forum in the British capital, as the league moves to grow its brand globally. But for now, Goodell added, “Super Bowls will remain in cities that have franchises.” Next in line are Las Vegas, New Orleans and Santa Clara, CA.
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The International Olympic Committee voted on Monday to include lacrosse in the 2028 Summer Olympics in LA. It will be the sixth time lacrosse has been included in the Olympics, but the first time as a medal sport since the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Lacrosse is among five “new” sports – baseball/softball, cricket, flag football and squash – recommended by the LA28 Organizing Committee and approved by the IOC.
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American Express and Formula 1 announced a multi-year regional partnership that will make American Express the Official Payments Partner of F1 in the Americas, with races in Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, Miami, and Montreal. American Express also supports the F1 Academy, F1’s all-female racing series committed to creating equal opportunities for women in the sport.
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All Sports Television Network docuseries “Invincible” uncovers the strategies and mindset that led to periods of dominance by teams and athletes worldwide. Subjects include Real Madrid (2014-2018), Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros, and New England Patriots during the Tom Brady era.
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For the Win 360, the video platform made for NIL NCAA Collectives,announced the launch of Utah FTW360°, the Utah Crimson Collective’s new streaming app supporting the University of Utah student-athletes. The free platform offers fans, students, alums, donors, and sponsors a way to engage with their collegiate team, The Utah Utes.
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News 12 and Spectrum News NY1 are collaborating on a program to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month airing October 30 at 9p. The 30-minute special will highlight cutting-edge research taking place in the Tri-State area as well as underscore the importance of breast cancer prevention and detection.
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MeTV’s “A Very Merry MeTV” holiday stunt kicks off Sunday, November 19 at 12p, and runs through Christmas Day.
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NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” delivered 14.1 million total viewers and a 3.8 rating among A18-49, handily winning the night but down 25% and 21% from the week prior. Fox’s MLB coverage averaged 5.9 million/1.4, while CBS’s “60 Minutes” drew 7.2 million viewers and 0.5 in the demo.
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TLC ranked as the #1 cable network without sports with P/W25-54/W18-49/W18-34 on Monday, October 9, marking the 15th consecutive week among women 25-54 and 18-49. “90 Day: The Last Resort” and “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” earned 1.50 and 1.32 Live+3 respectively among W25-54 and were among the top five top cable telecasts on among W25-54.
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Actress Suzanne Somers died October 15 of cancer, first diagnosed in 2000. She was 76. In addition to starring TV roles on “Three’s Company” and “Step by Step,” Somers was a best-selling author and health and beauty entrepreneur.
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