FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 8/23/24)
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(SATURDAY 8/24/24)
OXYGEN: Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins (Premiere) at 8pm
OXYGEN: Real Murders of Atlanta (Premiere) at 9pm
(SUNDAY 8/25/24)
HBO Latino: City of God: The Fight Rages On (Premiere) at 8pm
ID: Evil Lives Here (Premiere) at 9pm
ID: Married to Evil (Premiere) at 10pm
OXYGEN: Girl on the Milk Carton (Premiere) at 7pm
AMC: Orphan Black: Echoes (Finale) at 10pm
With just hours to spare, Paramount Global extended the go-shop period for its sale, which was to end at midnight on Wednesday. The company now has15 days to explore a last-minute offer from a group led by Edgar Bronfman. “There can be no assurance this process will result in a Superior Proposal,” said the special committee of Paramount’s board that is overseeing the sale. “The Company does not intend to disclose further developments unless and until it determines such disclosure is appropriate or is otherwise required.” Bronfman’s $4.3 billion bid, made on Monday, was later enhanced with $1.7 billion to cash out some shareholders. Skydance Media had struck a deal with Paramount in July that included the go-shop provision.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Toyota Motor Corporation will return as the presenting sponsor of NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Paralympic Games Paris 2024. “Toyota’s dedication to supporting these incredible moments both enhances the viewer experience and strengthens the bond between our audience and these inspiring athletes,” said Dan Lovinger, President, Olympic & Paralympic Partnerships, NBCUniversal. NBCU also reported a record number of advertisers generating a +60% increase in sales compared to the Tokyo Paralympic Games.
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Netflix ordered animated comedy “Long Story Short” from Raphael Bob-Waksberg (“BoJack Horseman”). From The Tornante Company and ShadowMachine, the series focuses on a family’s “shared history, inside jokes and shared wounds.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu is developing “The Envoy,” a hostage recovery series from Alexi Hawley (“The Rookie”). Lionsgate Television is producing, with ABC Signature.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Showdog Studios announced three series additions to its production and development slate: scripted dramas “Plan B” and “Sweet Toxins” and nonfiction series “Spec Ops Boss.” Showdog Studio founder John Attard and company executive Robert Harris serve as executive producers for all projects.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“The Drew Barrymore Show” has been renewed for season six on CBS Stations, and earned time period upgrades in seven of the top 20 markets ahead of the season five premiere on Monday, September 9. “Drew is a one-of-a-kind talent who is an integral part of the CBS and Paramount family,” said Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. “This early renewal and upgrades are a testament to our commitment to ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ and its loyal audience, who tune in every day to see Drew’s warmth, inquisitiveness and spontaneity.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Apple TV+ picked up a second season of “Criminal Record,” starring and executive produced by Peter Capaldi (“Doctor Who”) and Cush Jumbo (“The Good Wife”).
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Casting notes: Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) is onboard Netflix mystery thriller “The Beast in Me,” with Clare Danes (“Homeland”)….P.J. Byrne (“The Big Cigar”) has joined the cast of USA Network’s “The Rainmaker” as a series regular.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Bronze Medal Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik, who went viral for meditating while he waited to compete on the pommel horse, will take a spin on season 33 of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The series returns Tuesday, September 17 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season two of Netflix docuseries “Sprint,” following athletes from Olympic trials through the Paris Games, premieres Wednesday, November 13.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MTV reality show “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” returns for the second half of season seven on Thursday, September 18 at 8p, with the squad traveling to Las Vegas, NYC, and Miami.
(Source: Cynopsis)
FX’s “Say Nothing” will premiere Thursday, November 14 on Hulu with all 9 episodes available. The new limited series is based on the book by Patrick Radden Keefe about Irish Republican Army members.
(Source: Cynopsis)
National Geographic three-parter “Killer Lies: Chasing a True Crime Con Man,” following a serial killer expert, debuts Wednesday, August 28 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
German-language series “Where’s Wanda?” makes its global debut with two episodes Wednesday, October 2 on Apple TV+. The dark comedy follows a couple who take matters into their own hands after police fail to find their missing daughter.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“The Grand Tour: One for the Road,” a special that concludes Prime Video’s “The Grand Tour,” launches Friday, September 13. The road trip show premiered in 2016, reuniting former “Top Gear” stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Horror thriller “It’s What’s Inside” will drop Friday, October 4 on Netflix.The film follows a group of friends whose pre-wedding party awakens long-hidden desires and grudges.
(Source: Cynopsis)
INSP movie event “Big Bad Ladd,” featuring films starring Alan Ladd, runs 2p-6p on Sunday, September 1.
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Megan Thee Stallion is set to host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, September 11 at 8p
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Greg Berlanti will receive the Television Academy’s 2024 Governor’s Award, recognizing his impact by depicting the underrepresented in film and in series like “Dawson’s Creek,” “Riverdale,” “All American,” and “You.” “Greg is an extraordinary creator, who consistently delivers characters and stories that are in dialogue with the real world,” said Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego. “From the beginning of his career, his commitment to representing three-dimensional LGBTQ+ characters in particular has paved the way for greater cultural understanding and acceptance of a community that is often under attack in both social and political discourse.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Miranda Lambert is also set to be honored. The “Tin Man” singer will receive the Country Icon Award at the “People’s Choice Country Music Awards,” airing September 26 at 8p on NBC.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
Blink Twice – Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum, Alia Shawkat, Christian Slater, Simon Rex, Adria Arjona, Haley Joel Osment, Liz Caribel, Levon Hawke, Trew Mullen, Geena Davis, Kyle MacLachlan, Cris Costa, Maria Elena Olivares
The Crow – Bill Skarsgard, FKA Twigs, Danny Huston, Josette Simon, Laura Born, Sami Bouajila, Karel Dobry, Jordan Bolger, Sebastian Orozco, David Bowles, Trigga, Samba Golden, Isabella Wei, Jordan Haj
200% Wolf (Limited Release, Animated) – Ilai Swindells, Elizabeth Nabben, Jennifer Saunders, Sarah Georgina, Peter McAllen, Samara Weaving, Janice Petersen, Heather Mitchell, Michael Bourchier, Alex’s Stadermann, Akmal Saleh, Sarah Harper
NYC STREET FAIRS
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NYC SUMMER STREETS 2024 SCHEDULE
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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $535 million.
You can now play in 43 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $34 million.
Powerball is played in 43 states.
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