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ALLBLK: Terror Lake Drive: Summer Purge (Premiere)
CBS: Ghosts UK (Premiere) at 9pm
HULU: Drive with Swizz Beatz (Premiere)
MAX: Julia (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Crown (Premiere)
PEACOCK: House of Kardashian (Premiere)
PBS: Little Bird (Finale) at 9pm
WE TV: Keke Wyatt’s World (Finale) at 9pm
US lawmakers want to know if the cancellation of popular Apple TV+ show, “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” was due to concerns over Stewart’s plans to cover topics related to China and AI. “While companies have the right to determine what content is appropriate for their streaming service, the coercive tactics of a foreign power should not be directly or indirectly influencing these determinations,” the leaders of the House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Competition with the Chinese Communist Party said in a letter to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook. “To reassure the creative community in light of these reports, we also respectfully request that Apple publicly commit that content that could be perceived as critical of the CCP or the PRC is welcome on Apple TV+ and other Apple services,” continues the letter, signed by the panel’s Republican chairperson, Representative Michael Gallagher, and Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi.
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CNBC announced the launch of “Cities of Success,” a cross-platform franchise that uncovers how cities have rebuilt themselves as centers for technology giants, maverick founders and lifestyle brands. “Cities of Success” will feature a different city each quarter, based on metrics such as population rate change, GDP growth between 2010 and 2021, local home price growth since 2022, income growth and unemployment rates. The franchise will include a one-hour primetime special, live segments across CNBC’s Business Day programming, digital features and events. First up is Nashville, TN, in a special airing Wednesday, December 6 at 10p.
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“SEAL Team” will end with its upcoming season seven on Paramount+.The military drama premiered on CBS before moving to the streamer in 2022. “For six seasons I have been fortunate and blessed to be a part of an outstanding cast and crew,” said series star and executive producer David Boreanaz. “Every day spent was a note of thanks to our men and women in the military and Special OPS. I thank our fans, and I’m proud we were able to make this show to shine light in the darkness toward so many suffering today. I look forward to season seven and the opportunity to end this series with love and gratitude.”
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Kevin Hart will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor,presented during a celebration at D.C.’s Kennedy Center Concert Hall on March 24 that will be broadcast at a later date. “For over three decades, Kevin Hart has been a source of laughter across America and throughout the world with his iconic characters, inimitable physical comedy, and relatable narratives,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter. “An accomplished writer, producer, actor, and comedian, he has made lasting contributions to the comedic landscape and represents our celebration of American humor at the Kennedy Center.”
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Univision anchor Leon Krauze has left the network. The sudden exit of the prominent journalist comes the week after Univision aired an interview with former President Donald Trump that drew scrutiny, and canceled ads the Biden administration had purchased to run during the interview. “TelevisaUnivision expresses our heartfelt gratitude for the outstanding contributions, expertise, and insightful analyses delivered by Leon Krauze throughout his tenure with our news division,” said Univision. “We sincerely appreciate his dedicated efforts in empowering and informing Hispanic communities at both the national and local levels for over a decade. We extend our best wishes to Leon in all his future professional endeavors.” As for those endeavors, Krauze posted he would “soon” share information about his “professional future.”
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“We will make the best seventh season we can possibly make,” wrote “Young Sheldon” star Iain Armitage on Instagram, after news broke that season seven of the CBS comedy will be its last. “Behind the scenes there will be lots of laughter and lots of tears because I love all of these people so much.” The show returns for its final season on Thursday, February 15, and ends its run on May 16.
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Peter Cullen, the voice of “The Transformers” character Optimus Prime, will be the Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the 2nd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy® Awards. The award will be presented during the celebration on Sunday, December 17.
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Benjamin Hall, the FOX News correspondent who was catastrophically wounded in March of 2022 covering the war in Ukraine, was presented with the Kenneth Y. Tomlinson Award for Courageous Journalism at the 30th annual TFAS journalism awards dinner on November 14. “I stand here not because I was injured, or because of my experiences, because I stand here just to tell you all that journalism is essential,” said Hall. “Supporting journalism is essential. It is the only way to encourage people to change the world.”
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Claire’s is teaming up with Sony Pictures Television – Kids to create a new series for young people for the global marketplace. Through its CMedia production studio, the collaboration will expand on Claire’s global platform of more than 2,750 stores, more than 18 million loyalty members as well as an eCommerce platform. Claire’s and SPT – Kids will also explore opportunities for merchandise and experiences tied to the series.
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SundanceTV and AMC+ have teamed with The Hollywood Reporter for new TV series “Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.” THR’s Roundtables will be reimagined for broadcast, hosted by Yvonne Orji. “Our audiences look forward to hearing directly from the stars and creators responsible for entertainment’s most talked-about films,” said Blake Callaway, EVP of Content Strategy, AMC Networks. “A glamorous room, famous faces and a fresh new approach to this beloved format are sure to set the stage for lively conversations.”
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Filming of the second season of “Suspect” is underway. New cast additions to the BritBox International and Channel 4 drama include Dominic Cooper (“Preacher”), Tamsin Greig (“Belgravia”), Vinette Robinson (“The Lazarus Project”), Eddie Marsan (“Ray Donovan”), Celine Buckens (“The Ex-Wife”), Nicholas Pinnock (“For Life”) and Gina McKee (“Bodyguard”).
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Fox game show “I Can See Your Voice” returns for season three on Wednesday, January 3 at 8p, followed by the series premiere of “We Are Family.”
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Season two of “What If…?” starts streaming Friday, December 22 on Disney+. The animated series revisits and twists classic Marvel moments.
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“The New Look,” following fashion designers during World War II as they launch modern fashion, debuts Wednesday, February 14 on Apple TV+. The series, filmed in Paris, is inspired by true events.
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“Belgravia: The Next Chapter” debuts Sunday, January 14 at 9p on MGM+. The historical drama picks up in 1871, three decades after the events depicted in “Belgravia,” and follows the next generation of residents.
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A new season of “La Casa de los Famosos” kicks off in January. The Telemundo reality show will return with more hidden cameras and microphones and new rules for celebrity houseguests.
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Food Network’s “Superchef Grudge Match” returns for a sophomore season on Tuesday, December 26, hosted again by Darnell Ferguson. “The grudges are bigger and badder this season. When these chefs collide, the culinary action is intense and the trash-talk is biting,” said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Darnell’s energy and bold personality make him the ideal host to settle these scores.”
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HBO doc “South to Black Power” premieres Tuesday, November 29 at 10p. The film follows New York Times columnist Charles Blow as he sets off across the country to challenge Black Americans to disrupt the status quo through reverse migration.
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“Blindsided,” from CNN’s FlashDocs unit, explores the story behind the 2009 film “The Blind Side,” and recent allegations by former NFL lineman Michael Oher that he was cheated by the Tuohy family. The film, available starting today on Max, features first-person accounts from people close to Oher, including his foster brothers, former caregivers, high school classmates and teammates from Ole Miss and the NFL.
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One of our favorite things returns to the small screen on Sunday, December 17 – ABC is airing 1965 classic film “The Sound of Music” at 7p. Fast fact: The Broadway stage musical from which the movie was adapted premiered on this day, November 16, back in 1959 and ran for 1443 performances.
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NBC is offering a different kind of musical celebration for the holidays.“Christmas at Graceland” will feature performers paying tribute to Elvis Presley from inside the Graceland estate, on Wednesday, November 29 at 10p. Elvis Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”) will make special appearances and serve as an executive producer under her Felix Culpa banner with partner Gina Gammell.
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Tuesday’s premiere of “NCIS: Sydney” on CBS delivered 5.48 million viewers, ranking as the most watched show on broadcast TV for the night, according to early Nielsen numbers. The spin-off was also no slouch when it came to streaming, where it was Paramount+’s top entertainment program.
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