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ON TELEVISION (THURSDAY 10/10/24)
SUNDANCE: The Hunt for the Chameleon Killer (Premiere) at 10pm
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: Expedition Amazon (Premiere) at 9pm
PEACOCK: Teacup (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Love is Blind (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Habibi (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Citadel: Diana (Premiere)
MAX: Roller Jam (Premiere)
STARZ: Sweetpea (Premiere) at 8pm
HULU: Fleeting Lies (Premiere)
CRUNCHYROLL: Nina the Starry Bride (Premiere)
Fox News Media sent the Harris and Trump campaigns letters proposing a second debate between the presidential candidates in Pennsylvania on either October 24 or October 27. “This would present an opportunity for each candidate to make his or her closing arguments,” Fox News Media president & Executive Editor Jay Wallace and Vice President of Politics Jessica Loker wrote. Criteria for the Fox debate, moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, would be the same as previous outings – 90 minutes in duration with two commercial breaks, no live audience, no props or prepared notes and only Baier and MacCallum could ask questions. Podium placement and the order of closing statements would be determined by a coin flip.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Max adult animated series “Velma” has been canceled after two seasons. The series, starring Mindy Kaling, was a prequel to “Scooby-Doo” with Velma and other members of Mystery Inc. as high-school students solving mysteries in their hometown of Crystal Cove.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The USC Norman Lear Center is launching the “Pa’lante!” Latino Representation Initiative, an effort to examine the status and cultural impact of Latino representation in entertainment. The initiative will begin with quantitative and qualitative research exploring what it means to be Latino on screen. In addition to research examining on-screen representation, future phases of the Initiative may include integrating data on audiences and title performance, interviews with top Latino creatives and decision makers, research on the audience impact of powerful Latino led stories, and targeted outreach to the creative community.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Aaron Pierre has been cast as John Stewart in Max’s upcoming series “Lantern,” based on the DC comic “Green Lantern.” Pierre currently stars as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier’s “Rebel Ridge” which debuted on Netflix on September 6. In December, he will take on the role of Mufasa in Barry Jenkins’ animated “Lion King” prequel for Disney.
(Source: Cynopsis)
VIZIO is launching a new unscripted series – “Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles” – hosted by Gavin Rossdale, lead singer and songwriter of the band, Bush. Premiering in early 2025 on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+, the series will blend music, conversation, and culinary exploration. Currently in production, the show will feature a lineup of stars including Serena Williams, Common, Selma Blair, Brooke Shields, iconic singer Sir Tom Jones, and actor and comedian Jack McBrayer.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Max Original comedy “The Sex Lives of College Girls” returns for its third season on November 21, followed by one new episode weekly at 9p through January 23. The ten-episode series is created by Emmy-nominated writer and producer Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, and follows a group of college students at New England’s prestigious Essex College.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Three Canadians from Alberta are among the 16 tattoo artists competing in season 16 of Paramount+ reality competition series “Ink Master,” including father-son duo, Anthony and James Tex from Calgary, and Jenna Coffin from Edmonton. Premiering exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada on October 23, “Ink Master” is hosted by Good Charlotte lead vocalist Joel Madden, alongside judges DJ Tambe, Ryan Ashley, and Nikko Hurtado.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The HBO Original four-part documentary series “Breath of Fire” debuts October 23 at 9p on HBO. New episodes debut subsequent Wednesdays through November 13. The series follows millennial You Tube astrologer Katie Griggs and her rise to fame as the face of Kundalini yoga, based on Vanity Fair article “The Second Coming of Guru Janet.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Amazon Prime Video gave an early season 4 renewal to action crime series “Reacher.” The third season, based on Lee Child’s best-selling novels, will debut sometime in 2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The new season of “Drag Race Down Under” premieres November 1 on WOW Presents Plus. The ten new queens from Australia and New Zealand will compete for a cash prize and the title of “Down Under’s Next Drag Superstar” in its fourth season, now hosted by Michelle Visage.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“It’s a Sweet World,” featuring Adaeze Nwanonyiri and Lenny Rosenberg, the married duo and new owners of the iconic Bea’s Bakery in Los Angeles, will premiere October 14 on Jewish Life TV, Amazon, Tubi, Zimo, Freevee, Pluto and more. The six episodes will air weekly.
(Source: Cynopsis)
NPACT, the trade association for the unscripted production industry, and software company Talent Systems will hold their first Unscripted Executive Summit on October 29 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The one-day event will bring together unscripted executives and producers to explore the future of the industry.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Classic TV series “Laramie” will join Family Entertainment Television’s lineup on October 28 at 2p and weekend mornings at 9a. To celebrate the launch of the show, FETV will conduct a Watch & Win Trivia Contest during a two-day, 10-episode marathon of Laramie titled “Bob’s Best” on November 2 and 3. The ten episodes were hand-picked by show star Robert Fuller, and the FETV Fan Pack awarded to trivia contest winners will contain autographed photos of the actor.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Prime Video’s new dark comedy “The Sticky” will premiere December 6. Inspired by the true story dubbed the “Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist,” the series follows middle-aged syrup farmer Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale), who turns to crime when the bureaucratic authorities threaten to take away everything she loves. Jamie Lee Curtis also appears as a guest star in the series in addition to executive producing.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” Week 5 matchup drew nearly 16 million viewers, the network’s most-watched MNF game – which was not simulcast on ABC – since November of the 2019 season. Over the past 10 seasons, the Saints-Chiefs clash is the fourth-most-watched “Monday Night Football” game which was not simulcast on ABC (135+ games).
(Source: Cynopsis)
Tuesday’s WWE NXT – live from St. Louis featuring a guest appearance by Randy Orto – on The CW held steady compared to last week’s premiere with 874,000 total viewers and 318,000 Adults 18-49. Going up against AEW on the same night, WWE NXT was up +166% in total viewers compared to AEW (329,000).
(Source: Cynopsis)
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