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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 1/5/24)
HISTORY: Ancient Aliens (Premiere) at 9pm
HGTV: My Lottery Dream Home (Premiere) at 9pm
LIFETIME: The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Premiere) at 8pm
MTV: RuPaul’s Drag Race (Premiere) at 8pm
MTV: Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race (Premiere) at 9:20pm
PRIME VIDEO: James May: Our Man in India (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: LOL: Last One Laughing Quebec (Premiere)
TNT: All Elite Wrestling: Rampage (Premiere) at 10pm
(SATURDAY 1/6/24)
NAT GEO WILD: The Incredible Dr. Pol (Premiere) at 9pm
NAT GEO WILD: The Incredible Pol Farm (Premiere) at 10pm
TNT: All Elite Wrestling: Collision (Premiere) at 8pm
(SUNDAY 1/7/24)
CBS: 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at 8pm
BRAVO: Married to Medicine (Premiere) at 9pm
FOOD NETWORK: Worst Cooks in America (Premiere) at 8pm
FOX: Grimsburg (Premiere) at 8pm
FOX: The Great North (Premiere) at 9:30pm
HGTV: Home Town (Premiere) at 8pm
PBS: Miss Scarlet and the Duke (Premiere) at 8pm
PBS: All Creatures Great and Small (Premiere) at 9pm
PBS: Funny Woman (Premiere) at 10pm
WEATHER: Highway Through Hell (Premiere) at 8pm
LIFETIME: The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard (Finale) at 8pm
YouTube has become the fourth-largest pay TV provider of any kind,reports MoffettNathanson Research, having grown 35% year-over-year. And projections have YouTube surpassing DirecTV’s satellite business (now 8.13 million) by early next year to become the third-biggest pay TV provider overall. As of 3Q23, the number one and two video distributors were Comcast Corp. (14.5 million) and Charter Communications (14.4 million).
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The Television Academy reversed its decision to exclude Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series from the live Primetime Emmys telecast. The Academy had previously announced plans to present the award at the Creative Arts Emmys, but was faced with objections from the WGA, late-night stars, and the possibility of additional payments for clips.
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Disney is being sued by an employee who claims the company concealed a pattern of sexual misconduct by Neal Gonzalez, former VP, Distribution. “Women were discouraged to come forward about his behaviors because management seemingly accepted Gonzales’ conduct as being part of the entertainment industry and his firing would hurt the company financially,” alleges the suit. Gonzalez left the company in 2022 after three other women accused him of sexual harassment.
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RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments, has taken a stake in production company Media Res (“The Morning Show,” “Pachinko”). Media Res was founded by CEO Michael Ellenberg, former head of drama for HBO. “It’s been thrilling to watch Michael’s ability to bring together the most creative minds in the business and develop innovative, commercially successful series for the new viewing landscape,” said RedBird IMI head Jeff Zucker. “Media Res was a natural partnership for us as we continue to expand our presence across all forms of scripted, unscripted and children’s entertainment as well as news and information.”
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Added to the cast of MGM+ crime thriller “Hotel Cocaine” as series regulars are Tania Watson (“The Head”), Corina Bradley (“Star-Crossed Romance”), and Laura Gordon (“Late Night with the Devil”), joining the previously announced Danny Pino (“Mayans M.C.”), Michael Chiklis (“The Shield”), Mark Feuerstein (“Power”), and Yul Vazquez (“Severance”). Executive produced by Chris Brancato (“Godfather of Harlem”) and Guillermo Navarro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”), the eight-episode series from MGM+ Studios, in partnership with MGM Television, resumes production this month in the Dominican Republic, and is slated to premiere this summer.
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Tiger Aspect Kids & Family’s “Mr Bean: The Animated Series” has been commissioned for a fourth run, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and ITVX. Executive produced and voiced by Rowan Atkinson, season 4 will comprise 52 episodes and air on Cartoonito and HBO Max across EMEA, on WBD’s kids’ channels and streaming services across Southeast Asia and South Asia, and on ITVX Kids in the UK and Eire.
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Alana Literas, winner of Telemundo’s “Top Chef VIP,” is checking into the network’s “La Casa de los Famosos,” premiering Tuesday, January 23 at 7p.
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WE tv’s “Mama June: Family in Crisis” returns Friday, February 9 at 9p. This season finds the family rallying to care for Anna, who has been diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal carcinoma.
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Docuseries “On the Roam,” following Jason Momoa as he travels the country “chasing art, adventure and friendship,” premieres with two episodes on Thursday, January 8 on Max.
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CBS late-nighter “After Midnight,” based on Comedy Central’s “@midnight,” premieres (very early) on Wednesday, January 17 at 12:37a. Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts.
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Nearly two-thirds of consumers say they would choose an ad-supported option if it saves them $4-5 per month on a video subscription, significantly higher than just six months ago, according to Hub’s “TV Advertising: Fact vs. Fiction.” All things being equal, nearly four in ten viewers would choose a streaming service over another if it had a lighter ad load. Most viewers consider ad breaks reasonable if they are one minute or shorter – ninety seconds is the tipping point where most viewers no longer consider a break reasonable, reports Hub.
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Martin Scorsese film “Killers of the Flower Moon” premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday, January 12. The Western crime drama stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Lily Gladstone.
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One-hour special “Legends of the Pony Express” premieres Sunday, March 10 at 6p on INSP. “Although the Pony Express was only operational for approximately 19 months, it left a lasting impact on the legacy of the Old West,” said Craig Miller, VP of Original Programming for INSP. “In this special we pay tribute to the young men who risked their lives to deliver the mail across nearly 2,000 miles of treacherous terrain on the Western frontier.”
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LMN’s 35th “Wrong” movie, “The Wrong Life Coach,” premieres Thursday, January 11 at 8p. Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Bradley, Allison McAtee, Michael Paré, Tracy Nelson, Eric Roberts, Jackée Harry star.
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Add America Ferrera, Daniel Kaluuya, Florence Pugh, Hailee Steinfeld, Issa Rae, Oprah Winfrey, Shameik Moore, and Simu Liu to the list presenters for the 81st Golden Globe Awards, airing Sunday, January 7 at 8p on CBS.
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Perfectamundo: Eighty-six back-to-back episodes of “Happy Days” will Saturday, January 13 at 11a to Monday, January 15 at 6a on Catchy Comedy Network. The 1974-84 sitcom then joins Catchy’s regular weekday afternoon lineup, airing weekdays at 2:30p.
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Documentary “Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero” debuts Saturday, January 27 at 8p on HBO. The film follows the rapper, singer, and songwriter, as he prepares for and embarks on his first headlining US tour.
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“Eric André Live Near Broadway” premieres on Adult Swim Thursday, January 18 at midnight. André’s performance at Terminal 5 in NYC was filmed for the half-hour special, and includes guest appearances from Billy Porter alongside characters The Grim Reaper and The Fridge Keeper.
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The YES Network and MSG Networks have formed Gotham Advanced Media and Entertainment (“GAME”), a 50/50 joint venture to capitalize on technical and operational synergies associated with YES’ and MSGN’s streaming services. GAME will also offer digital content distribution services, including platform technology, operational support and data analytics to third parties. “With the launch of GAME, we are excited to develop new product offerings, and premium features and functionality, to serve audiences like never before, while also providing a scalable tech solution for third-party content owners seeking to deliver state-of-the-art streaming experiences to their customers,” said Jon Litner, CEO of the YES Network.
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The NCAA and ESPN are teaming for a $920 million, eight-year agreement that gives ESPN exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament. The deal includes 21 women’s and 19 men’s sports.
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BLAST struck a multi-year deal and collaboration with Epic Games to run their the Fortnite Championship Series and Rocket League Championship Series, starting in 2024. BLAST will run all operations of competitions, event production, and marketing of the RLCS and FNCS. BLAST will also be responsible for the commercial rights of both games’ competitive broadcasts and events.
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GORUCK has been named the Official Apparel and Footwear Providerof CrossFit and the CrossFit Games ahead of the 2024 season. GORUCK will also be the presenting sponsor of the 2024 CrossFit for Health Summit, CrossFit’s partner in presenting the CrossFit Open and the CrossFit Games, and the official uniform provider for athletes who qualify for and compete at the Games, scheduled for August 8-11.
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MOVIES
Night Swim – Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amelie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, Jodi Long, Eddie Martinez, Elijah J. Roberts, Rahnuma Panthaky, Ben Sinclair, Ellie Araiza,
MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $140 million.
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POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $35 million.
Powerball is played in 43 states.
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