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The lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton, calling upcoming Max medical drama “The Pitt” a copy of Crichton’s “ER,” is “baseless,” says Warner Bros. Television. “’The Pitt’ is a new and original show,” the studio said in a statement. “Any suggestion otherwise is false, and Warner Bros. Television intends to vigorously defend against these meritless claims.” The lawsuit alleges that the studio ended negotiations with the Crichton Estate for an “ER” sequel, then proceeded with the series, moving the setting from Chicago to Pittsburgh.
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Comedian Nikki Glaser, whose profile rose with a memorable set on Netflix’s Tom Brady roast, will host the “82nd Annual Golden Globes,” set for Sunday, January 5 on CBS. “This is truly a dream job,” said Glaser. “Plus, I no longer have to feel guilty for every TV show and movie I’ve binged over the past year. It was all worth it. (‘Below Deck: Sailing Yacht’ season four will be nominated, right?).”
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Netflix’s “Owning Manhattan” has been renewed for season two. The real estate reality show from World of Wonder Productions follows NYC broker Ryan Serhant.
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Dido Belle Productions announced the start of production on “Match Point,” a comedic mockumentary series starring Vernon Davis (“Christmas in Compton”) and Omar Bolden (“Nice & Neat”). Joslyn Rose Lyons serves as writer/creator and director with Davis, Joslyn Rose Lyons, and Dominique Mouton joining as executive producers.
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DIGA Studios is teaming with UFL founder Harrison Rogers and his United Fight League for a series focused on Mixed Martial Arts. “This partnership allows us to delve deep into the world of MMA, highlighting not just the physical prowess of these fighters but their incredible resilience, spirit, and lives outside the ring,” said Tony DiSanto, CEO of DIGA Studios. “Audiences will be captivated by their stories and the raw, unfiltered look at what it takes to succeed in this demanding sport.”
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Adeel Akhtar, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Tom Goodman-Hill, Darren Boyd,Tom Riley, Adam Godley, Sinead Matthews, Ken Nwosu, Fehinti Balogun and Aiysha Hart are set to join the cast of Apple TV+ thriller “Down Cemetery Road.” The series is executive produced by Emma Thompson (“Sense and Sensibility”), who also stars alongside Ruth Wilson (“The Affair”). Morwenna Banks (“Slow Horses”) serves as lead writer and executive producer.
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Adam Verdugo is exiting “CBS News with Norah O’Donnell.” His last day will be September 6. “This was not an easy decision to make, but as we know in this business, there is never a ‘right’ time,” wrote Verdugo in a note to staff. Anchor O’Donnell is leaving the show after the election; John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois will take over.
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“Starting 5,” a basketball series following hoops stars LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards, Domantas Sabonis and Jayson Tatum, makes its debut Wednesday, October 9 on Netflix. The series comes from James’ Uninterrupted in association with Higher Ground and Omaha Productions.
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CNN’s “TV On the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture,” exploring how key cultural events impacted a generation of viewers, premieres Sunday, September 22 at 9pm.
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Season two of “Lioness” kicks off Sunday, October 7 on Paramount+. The Taylor Sheridan espionage thriller is currently filming in Texas.
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Ina Garten hosts friends at her East Hampton home in a new season of “Be My Guest with Ina Garten,” premiering Sunday, September 29 at 12p on Food Network. The season debuts with a get-together with fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay.
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Snapchat launched its first native app for the iPad, thirteen years after launching on the iPhone. “Snapchat now offers native support for iPad,” states the App Store release. “This means that Snapchat will fill an iPad’s full screen, providing you with a larger canvas when capturing Snaps and allowing you to see more friends on the 2nd and 4th tabs.”
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Apple has cut about 100 jobs across its digital services group, reports Bloomberg. The majority of those impacted were in the team that runs the Apple Books app and Apple Bookstore.
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Eight-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick heads to ESPN this NFL season through separate agreements with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and “The Pat McAfee Show.” Belichick will join “The Pat McAfee Show” on ESPN and ESPN+ and YouTube each Monday; be a featured guest for all 11 “Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli” alternate telecasts (ESPN2 and ESPN+); and launch “The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick” on Friday, September 6 on ESPN+.
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ESPN has launched a feature to help sports fans find events. Found on its website and main app, ESPN’s “Where to Watch” guides users to sports event on and off the network’s platforms. “Simplifying discovery of sporting events and where a fan can watch has become increasingly important as sports viewing has become fragmented across networks and platforms,” said Brian Marshall, VP, Sports Product & Technology, Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology. “ESPN has always been the first stop for sports fans, and as we continue our evolution as the preeminent digital sports platform, we are proud to meet the needs of fans with new features to improve the discoverability of live sports and simplify their consumption journeys.”
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Tennis fans will find the US Open on ESPN through 2037. The network signed a 12-year extension with the US Tennis Association that includes expanded streaming coverage. ABC will continue to air matches during the final Sunday of the two-week tournament, along with “Middle Sunday” matches.
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