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NBC, ABC, CBS: Decision 2024: Democratic National Convention at 9pm
CNN, MSNBC: Decision 2024: Democratic National Convention at 8pm
PRIME VIDEO: Classified (Premiere)
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NETFLIX: GG Precinct (Premiere)
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Night two of the Democratic National Convention averaged 20.6 million viewers across 12 networks, up from 20 million for the event’s first night. The first night of the Republican National Convention drew 18.13 million viewers, while the second night dipped to 14.8 million.
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The Walt Disney Co.’s board of directors has named James Gorman to head up the search for a successor for CEO Bob Iger. Iger, in his second stint as Disney’s chief, has said he will step down after his contract expires in 2026. The Disney board is said to be considering four current candidates for CEO – Disney Entertainment Co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Josh D’Amaro, Head of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that journalist, anchor and author Jane Pauley, and documentarian, director and producer Alex Gibney will be the Lifetime Achievement honorees at the 45th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Pauley will be honored for her career in news broadcasting at the News ceremony on September 25, while Gibney will be honored for his contributions to the field of documentary filmmaking at the Documentary ceremony on September 26. Both ceremonies will take place live at the Palladium Times Square in New York City, and will be streamed live on NATAS’s dedicated viewing platform.
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The cause of death for fitness guru Richard Simmons was reportedly a combination of complications from recent falls and heart disease.Simmons died on July 13, the day after his birthday. TMZ reported after his death that Simmons had fallen at his Los Angeles home on July 12, but declined medical attention. He was found by his housekeeper the next morning.
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Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Queen’s Gambit”) has been signed to star as murderous Grace Bernard in “How To Kill Your Family,” a Netflix series inspired by Bella Mackie’s best-selling novel of the same name. The eight-part series, announced at Edinburgh TV Festival, will be a first production for Netflix from Sid Gentle Films Ltd (“Killing Eve”) with Emma Moran (“Extraordinary”) at the helm as lead writer. The novel itself has sold over 1.2 million copies since its debut in 2021.
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Great American Family, has started production for “Home Sweet Christmas,” a movie starring Candace Cameron Bure (“Ainsley McGregor Mysteries”) and Cameron Mathison (“A Kindhearted Christmas”), which will premiere during the network’s Great American Christmas 2024. Great American family added that the previously announced “Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells” will not go into production in 2024. Candace Cameron Bure’s two Christmas films this holiday are “Home Sweet Christmas” and “A Christmas Less Traveled.”
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Katey Sagal (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Mark Harelik (“The Morning Show”) have joined the cast for the second season of Netflix live-action anime show. The series is a live-action adaptation of one of the longest-running animes in history.
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AMC Networks’ September lineup includes the long-awaited return of AMC’s “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol” on Sunday, September 29 at 9p, one week after the conclusion of the dystopian series “Snowpiercer” on Sunday, September 22 at 9p.
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All eight episodes of Hulu’s “Rivals”, the upcoming adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s iconic novel, will launch Friday, October 18.
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Season three of “The Lincoln Lawyer” will premiere Thursday, October 17 on Netflix. The 10-episode season will see the return of stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson and Yaya DaCosta.
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The Africa Channel announced its fall programming. Medical drama “Wounds” will premiere in the US on September 1, followed by the “Sex in the City”- style comedy-drama series “Lavish” on September 29, and Nigerian drama “Flawsome” on October 27. Beginning October 1, series “Date My Family;” “Lebo M: Coming Home;” “Pastor Wants a Wife;” “Finding the One;” “Becoming;” “Sankofa;” “Eno;” “Tenant;” “Judging Matters;” “Tonight, with Trevor Noah;” and “Wild Zambezi,” will stream on Demand Africa.
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AXS TV announced its September concert lineup, including live performances from Judas Priest (Sept. 17), John Legend (Sept. 11), Stevie Nicks (Sept. 25) and Sarah Bareilles (Sept. 16). Concerts are aired every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the month.
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Family Entertainment TV (FETV) will debut its new programming block– Sunday Mystery Matinee – on Sunday, September 8 with four “Cagney & Lacey” reunion movies, followed in October by “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” every Sunday at 3p.
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PBS KIDS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with new episodes from two animated series — “Alma’s Way” from Fred Rogers Productions (September 23) and “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum,” based on the bestselling Ordinary People Change the World books from author Brad Meltzer (September 9).
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“The American Vice President” will premiere October 1 at 8p on PBS’ “The American Experience,” exploring the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to its current position of enormous political consequence.
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TNT Sports has announced its commentator lineup ahead of its opening week of Mountain West football coverage. Week 1 on truTV and Max will kick off with the San José State Spartans hosting the Sacramento State Hornets on August 29, at 10p. Ari Wolfe (play-by-play), Darius Walker (analyst) and Jared Greenberg (reporter) will call the action from San José. Opening week coverage will continue two nights later as the San Diego State Aztecs host the Texas A&M Commerce Lions at 8p. TNT Sports’ Wolfe, Walker and Greenberg will be in San Diego to call the game. Studio coverage throughout the season for TNT Sports will be hosted by Adam Lefkoe with a roster of analysts including Champ Bailey, Takeo Spikes and Victor Cruz.
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Corporate Traveler has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Jacksonville Jaguars making the company the team’s official travel management company, supporting the organization with all its travel needs throughout the year. The partnership will kick off this summer with the launch of the “Rising Business Spotlight, presented by Corporate Traveler,” a strategic community initiative will aim to identify and highlight six SME businesses throughout the season.
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Children’s entertainment group “The Wiggles” and The Harlem Globetrotters have joined for a re-mix rendition of The Wiggles’ song “Bouncing Balls.” The music video and single will debut on the Wiggles YouTube Channel on September 5.
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