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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 3/25/24)
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Former RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has joined NBC News as a political analyst. The appointment of the one-time ardent Donald Trump supporter “represents an ongoing commitment to featuring a variety of voices who can offer firsthand insight on today’s politics,” said the network. McDaniel’s first appearance in the new role was on Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” for an interview that had been booked, according to moderator Kristen Welker, before it was announced that McDaniel would be joining the network. After a sometimes contentious discussion, Chuck Todd told Welker, “I think our bosses owe you an apology for putting you in this situation.”
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SAG-AFTRA members overwhelmingly approved a new three-year contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for TV animation. The new deal includes provisions for AI, including describing voice actors as “only humans,” and establishes mandatory meetings to discuss the tracking the use of digital replicas. Color Duncan Crabtree-Ireland thrilled about the strike-free process. “We were able to ride the wave of our strike victory to secure a better deal for members,” said SAG-AFTRA’s National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator. “That momentum paid off in terms of substantial wage increases, more than $3 million in back pay, two new holidays and the first SAG-AFTRA animation voiceover contract with artificial intelligence protections and gains.”
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Actors aren’t the only people concerned about AI. Asked about their perceptions of AI in search and advertising, 43% of respondents to a survey from Intango either viewed it positively or somewhat positively, with 37% expressing reservations about their search history being used to shape ad content. When asked about their receptivity to AI-driven personalized ad content, 45% of participants acknowledged the benefits of such personalization, but 27% showed a preference for non-AI personalized ads. “It is evident that while there’s an appreciation for and curiosity about the enhanced experiences that AI-driven personalization can offer, consumers do have privacy concerns,” said Uri Lichter, CEO of Intango. “It’s crucial for us in the adtech industry to navigate these concerns thoughtfully.”
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Add former Disney Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner to the industry heavyweights backing current CEO Bob Iger in Nelson Peltz’s fight to secure two seats on Disney’s board. “Bringing in someone who doesn’t have experience in the company or the industry to disrupt Bob and his eventual successor is playing not only with fire but earthquakes and hurricanes as well,” posted Eisner, who ran Disney from 1984 to 2005, on social media. “The company is now in excellent hands and Disney shareholders should vote for the Disney slate.” Eisner joins “Star Wars” creator George Lucas, the families of Roy Disney and Walt Disney, and Laurene Powell Jobs among those supporting Iger.
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Nickelodeon canceled “Erin & Aaron” after one season. The comedy series followed stepsiblings with a shared passion for music.
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Disney Channel greenlit “Wizards” (w/t), a continuation of 2007-12 comedy “Wizards of Waverly Place.” From Disney Branded Television, the new series begins production next month in LA and is slated to premiere later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+. The series reunites Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo, who also serve as executive producers.
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Rockmond Dunbar is back in acting again. Fired from Fox’s “9-1-1” for not complying with the studio’s vaccine mandate, Dunbar has joined the recurring cast of Peacock’s “The Million Dollar Heist,” starring and executive produced by Kevin Hart. Dunbar, whose request for medical and religious exemptions for the vaccine were denied, filed a $1 million lawsuit against Disney in a case expected to go to trial.
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“Eric,” starring Benedict Cumberbatch as a man whose nine-year-old son disappears on the way to school, premieres Thursday, May 30 on Netflix. The drama series is set in 1980s New York.
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“Be My Guest with Ina Garten” returns Sunday, April 21 at 12p on Food Network. The season kicks off with a visit from Jennifer Garner.
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The IAB PlayFronts take place March 26-27 at Convene in NYC. The annual marketplace aims to help advertisers navigate the gaming landscape.
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Horror films “Lisa Frankenstein” and “Night Swim” start streaming March 29 and April 5, respectively, on Peacock.
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Season eight of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Potomac” ended last night. So now it’s reunion time! The reality show’s three-part gathering premieres Sunday, March 31 at 8p.
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ABC News and National Geographic are teaming for “Eclipse Across America,” airing live Monday, April 8, beginning 2p on ABC, ABC News Live, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, Disney+ and Hulu. The special will be anchored by “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir and “ABC News Live Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, who will be reporting live from Burlington, Vermont.
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Halfway through the season, Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions” has reached more than 13 million P2 viewers, with last week’s episode posting a season high 1.02 P25-54 / 1.13 W25-54 Live+3 rating.
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire – $45.2 million
Dune: Part Two – $17.6 million
Kung Fu Panda 4 – $16.8 million
Immaculate – $5.4 million
Arthur The King – $4.4 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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