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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 11/6/23)
CW: Masters of Illusion (Premiere) at 9pm
CW: World’s Funniest Animals (Premiere) at 9:30pm
FOOD NETWORK: Holiday Baking Championship (Premiere) at 8pm
THE WEATHER CHANNEL: PATTRN Explores: Powering the Future (Premiere)
VH1: My True Scam Story (Premiere) at 8pm
ACORN TV: Harry Wild (Finale)
HGTV: Tough Love with Hilary Farr (Finale) at 9pm
SAG-AFTRA received what the AMPTP described as its “last, best and final offer” for a new contract that would end the actors’ strike. “We are reviewing it and considering our response within the context of the critical issues addressed in our proposals,” said the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Negotiating Committee on Saturday.
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Starz is laying off about 10% of its staff and exiting the UK and Australia, CEO Jeffrey Hirsch informed employees on Friday. The moves come ahead of the premium network and streaming service’s spinoff from Lionsgate next year to become a separately traded company. “We are making these changes to align our organization with the growth areas of the business and to prepare us for our next chapter as a standalone company,” wrote Hirsch.
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The Matthew Perry Foundation has been established to help those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. “In the spirit of Matthew Perry’s enduring commitment to helping others struggling with the disease of addiction, we embark on a journey to honor his legacy by establishing the Matthew Perry Foundation, guided by his own words and experiences, and driven by his passion for making a difference in as many lives as possible,” said a release from the group. The foundation was formed after the death of Perry at 54 on October 28 and the subsequent outpouring of love for the “Friends” star. In a clip that has gone viral, Perry says in an interview, “When I die, I don’t want ‘Friends’ to be the first thing that’s mentioned. I want helping others to be the first thing that’s mentioned.”
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AMC Networks added 100,000 subscribers in Q3. Following two consecutive quarters of subscriber decline, the network’s 2023 earnings report revealed it now stands at 11.1 million streaming subs (as of September 30), up 1% from the conclusion of Q2 in June.
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Lots of Bravo news after the whirlwind of BravoCon in Las Vegas. It was revealed at the fan event that Bravo has ordered “Erika Jayne: Bet It All on Blonde” for a spring 2024 premiere. The two-part documentary follows “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne’s road to the opening night of her Las Vegas residency.
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Keeping it real: Bravo announced renewals for “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” for season 14; “Below Deck Mediterranean” for season nine; “Summer House” for season eight; “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” for season five; and “Below Deck Down Under” for season three.
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Peacock, which has been streaming uncensored versions of some Bravo reunions, will now offer all of the drama-packed gatherings uncensored. During Friday’s “Ask Andy” panel at BravoCon 2023 in Las Vegas, Andy Cohen revealed that the platform will run the reunions the day following their Bravo airdate. “Every reunion is going to be f***ing uncensored,” said Cohen. “Isn’t it fun hearing the F-word? It’s one of the joys of Peacock.”
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Impossible Dream Entertainment is adapting “Twenty Years Later” for television. Charlie Donlea’s bestselling mystery novel follows Avery Mason, a TV host whose latest story unwinds an intricate puzzle from the past.
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Marvel Studios’ “Echo” debuts January 10 on Disney+ and Hulu. The five-episode drama focuses on Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. All five episodes will stream on January 10 on both platforms and will be available on Hulu until April 9. This marks the first Marvel Studios series to drop all episodes at once.
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The cast for season 11 of “Vanderpump Rules” was announced at BravoCon. Along for the ride are Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz, accompanied by friends Ally Lewber and Brock Davies. The season will air in January. Not coming back is Rachel Leviss, who has opted to focus on her mental health following her headline-making affair with Sandoval behind his then-girlfriend Madix’s back last season.
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Bravo’s “Southern Hospitality” returns Thursday, December 7 at 9p for a second season of rumors, cheating allegations and ghosts from the past.
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“Life After Lockup” premieres on December 1. WE tv announced that the reality show will return with 10 new episodes, with select episodes available on ALLBLK every Tuesday. The series follows nine former inmates and their significant others as they navigate their journey in the outside world.
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CBS and Paramount+ ready to party. Two-hour concert special “Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration” airs December 17, featuring performances by Nelson, Beck, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, Chris Stapleton and more. The hosts include Jennifer Garner, Chelsea Handler, Woody Harrelson, Ethan Hawke, Helen Mirren and Owen Wilson. Mark Rothbaum and Keith Wortman, creators and executive producers of the special, said of partnering with CBS, “Viewers will now have the chance to sing, and laugh, and cry and experience the joy of this celebration like never before.”
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Continuing with country, the Country Music Association and ABC are going all in on The 57th Annual CMA Awards with special programming. Leading up to the awards event on Wednesday, November 8 at 8p are “Dolly Parton – From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll” at 10p tomorrow, along with “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Good Morning America” and “On the Red Carpet Live at the CMA Awards.”
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FOX unwraps its programming plans with all-new holiday special episodes. From unscripted series “The Masked Singer” (December 10 and 11) to “LEGO Masters” (December 18 and 19) and “MasterChef Junior” (December 12), FOX will also air holiday episodes of “The Simpsons” (starting November 19), “Bob’s Burgers” and “Family Guy” (kicking off with a full hour on December 17).
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The Texas Rangers won the World Series and the day’s ratings. With 11.6 million total viewers who tuned in across FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports streaming services, the game ranked as the most-watched telecast of the day on any network. However, with an average 9.11 million viewers over the course of the five-game series, it was the least-watched Fall Classis in recorded TV history.
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Antenna TV’s ratings are “Bewitched”! The network’s Samantha’s “Witch-o-Ween” Halloween “Bewitched” Marathon on Tuesday, October 31 ranked as Antenna TV’s #1 marathon of the year, increasing total viewers by +16% and A25-54 by +12% over the same marathon last year. (A2+ 126K vs 109K; A25-54 29K vs 26K).
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POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $179 million.
Powerball is played in 43 states.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Five Nights at Freddy’s – $19.4 million
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – $13.5 million
Killers of the Flower Moon – $7 million
Priscilla – $5.1 million
Radical – $2.7 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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