FIRST LOOK
http://www.eonline.com/news
ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 11/13/23)
ACORN TV: The Chase (Premiere)
AMC+: BlackBerry (Premiere)
PBS: A Town Called Victoria (Premiere) at 9pm
UNIVISION: Vencer la Culpa (Premiere) at 8pm
USA: Barmageddon (Premiere) at 11pm
WOW PRESENTS PLUS: Avalon TV (Finale)
So here’s the deal: The SAG-AFTRA National Board approved the tentative agreement reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on November 8. Next, the deal goes to the union’s membership for ratification. “We have forged the biggest deal in industry history which broke pattern, established new revenue streams and passed a historic $1 billion plus dollar deal with the most progressive AI protections ever written. I feel pretty confident in saying this is a paradigm shift of seismic proportions,” said SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher. “Onward and upwards!”
(Source: Cynopsis)
The deal provides protections around the use of AI, two wage increases in the first year of the contract – 7% upon ratification, and another 4% increase effective July 2024. There will be another 3.5% increase effective July 2025, a new compensation stream for performers working in streaming, and more protections for sexual harassment preventions, as well as new casting guidelines, retirement contributions, and relocation allowances. Voting to approve the contract begins on Tuesday and will end in the first week of September.
(Source: Cynopsis)
What say you, AMPTP? “We are pleased that the National Board has recommended the agreement for ratification by the membership,” stated an AMPTP spokesperson. “We are also grateful that the entire industry has enthusiastically returned to work.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Anthony Anderson (“black-ish”) is set to host the midseason music-centric guessing game show, “We Are Family,” alongside his mother, Doris Bowman – jobs that were initially slated for Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne Foxx, before he was hospitalized with a medical condition earlier this year. The new Fox series, which is still executive produced by Jamie Foxx, is set to premiere Wednesday, January 3 and will showcase non-famous relatives of celebrities performing with their hidden famous family member.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The 50th Annual Daytime Emmys ceremony will take place Friday, December 15 at 9p on CBS. Originally scheduled to take place in June, the show was postponed due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Disney Branded Television has acquired first-generation Taiwanese American filmmaker Sean Wang’s “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó.” The film, slated to stream in 2024 on Disney+, is a multigenerational story that follows a grandma super team that “dances, stretches and farts their sorrows away.” It will be in the first installment of the “People & Places” relaunch, Walt Disney’s documentary short film series from 1953-60.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ABC’s “The Rookie: Feds” was canceled after one season. ABC also opted not to proceed with “The Good Lawyer,” a potential spinoff of “The Good Doctor.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) stars in a 2024 “Doctor Who” Christmas special. At a press conference, showrunner Russell T. Davies said, “[We’ve got] Nicola Coughlan at Christmas. Not this Christmas, next Christmas. We’re shooting Christmas 2024 now.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
STARZ has greenlit “Spartacus: House of Ashur.” The drama series will expand on the STARZ franchise, which aired for four seasons on the platform. Nick Tarabay returns as Ashur. Series creator, writer and executive producer Steven S. DeKnight will serve as showrunner and EP.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Shot of Tea and Break Away Casting announced a new partnership and production model. Following the recent strike resolution, casting director Jenn Presser and producer and actor Aletha Shepherd have united on casting and production; Presser will step into the role of creative producer on Shot of Tea, the London-based TV and film production company, projects.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Science Fair: The Series,” inspired by the documentary “Science Fair,” kicks off Sunday, December 10 on National Geographic. The three-parter showcases students working to solve complex issues using science while competing for a spot at the International Science and Engineering Fair.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The first eight episodes of “3 Body Problem” drop March 21, 2024, on Netflix. The sci-fi series from “Game of Thrones” EPs David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo (“True Blood”) tells the story of a young woman’s decision in 1960s China that reverberates across space and time.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals” premieres on ID on November 24. The four-part docuseries exposing the behavior within Independent Fundamental Baptist Churches, and the struggles of survivors to find justice, features first-hand accounts of survivors, church defectors and activists. All four parts premiere across two nights, starting at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Oxygen’s newest true crime series “Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler” premieres November 18. Examining Texan homicides and trials, the series kicks off with cases and trials prosecuted by Siegler herself; episode titles include “Theater of Law,” “The Wig Shop Murder” and “We Let Evil In.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
ABC News is running a network-wide, week-long series in honor of American Education Week reporting on “The American Classroom.” The series kicked off on Sunday and culminates with the ABC News Live Special “The American Classroom,” streaming Friday, November 17 at 8:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Blue Beetle” begins streaming on Max on November 17. Marking the DC superhero’s first time on the big screen, the film, directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, stars Xolo Maridueña in the title role as well as his alter ego, Jaime Reyes.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Big Brother”-inspired holiday reality special “Big Brother Reindeer Games” premieres December 11. With the help of three of “Santa’s elves” – Derek Xiao (S23), Tiffany Mitchell (S23) and Jordan Lloyd (S11 and S13) – the six-episode, two-week holiday showdown will see nine former “Big Brother” players compete in showdowns.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Loving Elvis” has landed at Peacock. The three-part series follows the loves, dalliances and courtships of Presley and various women, told by seventeen women and two men. The streamer will air the Renowned Films docuseries, originally ordered by Amazon Prime Video, on November 13.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Bud Light and Zach Bryan are teaming up for the Super Bowl. The “Bud Light Backyard Tour Presents Zach Bryan” concert will take place in Las Vegas on February 9, with tickets priced at $20.
(Source: Cynopsis)
TLC’s “Sister Wives” has ranked as the #1 non-sports, non-news cable program for 12 consecutive weeks. Earning a 2.17 Live+3 rating among W25-54 on Sunday, November 5, “90 Day Fiancé” also earned a season high 1.53 rating among W25-54, marking TLC as the #1 cable network of the day with all key demos.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Prime Video “Thursday Night Football” coverage attracted an average audience of 9.56 million viewers, up 41% over last season’s comparable game and extending Prime Video’s season-long streak of double-digit, year-over-year gains to nine weeks.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The 2023 Rugby World Cup had the highest viewer engagement per user of any tracked sport. According to NPAW customer data, streaming consumption KPIs experienced double-digit increases during game days compared to the average of the previous 90 days. Services with streaming rights to the Cup captured 17% more plays and 12% more playtime on game days, attracting 15% more unique users.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Emmy-winning director Robert Butler died November 3. He was 95. Butler’s television credits include the pilots for “Star Trek,” “Hill Street Blues” and “Moonlighting,” among others.
(Source: Cynopsis)
2023 CRITICS CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARDS – WINNERS LIST
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2023-critics-choice-documentary-awards-winners-list-1235645134/
POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $235 million.
Powerball is played in 43 states.
WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
The Marvels – $47 million
Five Nights at Freddy’s – $9 million
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – $5.9 million
Priscilla – $4.8 million
Killers of the Flower Moon – $4.7 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
Keely's Korner 