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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is looking to rise from the (almost) dead. The Ankler reports that two years after a deal was struck that called for the dissolution of the scandal-plagued association once the sale of its Golden Globes event to Penske Media Eldridge was finalized, the HFPA has voted to re-establish itself. That move calls into question the sale, which has yet to be approved by the California General Attorney. Claiming that irregularities in the process leading to the original vote had nullified the dissolution of the HFPA, the board voted to resume its control of the organization, and to remove Helen Hoeme as its president and director. Wrote Dr. Joanna Massey, who quit as a member of the group’s external board, in her letter of resignation, “Questioning the deal, reviving the HFPA and reinstating memberships – is, in my view, fundamentally flawed and legally without merit.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
The new nationally syndicated game show “Scrambled Up,” has been cleared in more than 80% of the US for a fall launch. CBS Television Stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group, E.W. Scripps Company, Tegna, Weigel Broadcasting and Gray Television are among the station groups acquiring the word game.
(Source: Cynopsis)
No sooner had season four of “The Bear” dropped on Hulu, than it was renewed for season five. “’The Bear’ continues to be a fan favorite worldwide and their response to this season – as seen through incredibly high viewership – has been as spectacular as any of its previous seasons,” said John Landgraf, Chairman, FX. “Year-in and year-out, Chris Storer, the producers, cast and crew make ‘The Bear’ one of the best shows on television, and we are excited that they will continue to tell this magnificent story.”
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Another one bites the dust at HGTV. “’Battle on the Beach’ did not get picked back up,” host Victoria Alison told her podcast listeners, “which is sad, because it was like adult spring break.” “Battle on the Beach,” which ran four for seasons, joins “Farmhouse Fixer,” “Married to Real Estate,” “Izzy Does It,” and “Bargain Block” in cancellation station.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Michael Imperioli (“The Sopranos”) will star opposite Patrick Dempsey in upcoming FOX drama “Memory of a Killer,” from Warner Bros. Television and FOX Entertainment. The thriller follows a hitman with a double life.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Plus6Four Entertainment, South Pacific Pictures, and Dynamic Television announced the expanded cast for “Ms. X,” the crime dramedy commissioned by Warner Bros. Discovery’s free-to air network Three and BVOD service ThreeNow in New Zealand. Joining the ensemble are Dean O’Gorman ( “After the Party”), Simone Kessell (“Yellowjackets”), Robbie Magasiva (“Rescue: HI Surf”), Jonno Roberts (“La Brea”), and Oscar Kightley (“Time Bandits”).
(Source: Cynopsis)
Lion Forge Entertainment has entered into a first look deal with Ed Barnieh and his new London-based company Oware to identify and develop global kids & family and YA content. Lion Forge and Oware will partner on a slate of projects to develop, finance and sell to global buyers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
UK independent production company Expectation has partnered with creative studio Plegazoidvto create entertainment formats in the game show and reality space for networks and streamers in the UK, which will be co-produced with Plegazoid.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Silverlining Rights has brought together nine international funding partners to greenlight a fast turnaround, one-hour documentary from Emporium Productions. “Air India Flight 171 Tragedy: How Safe Is Your Plane?” investigates what might have led to the deadly crash.
(Source: Cynopsis)
All3Media International has partnered with Prime Video in the UK and Ireland on a new true crime title package from Story Films, which will debut on Prime Video UK this year. The five titles will each shine a light on a true crime story. Docs include “Honeymoon Murder: Who Killed Annie Dewani?”, “A Killer’s Confession,” “Hunting The Yorkshire Ripper,” “The London Railway Murders,” and “#FindBecky” (w/t).
(Source: Cynopsis)
ITV Studios and SIRASA TV have renewed of “The Voice Sri Lanka” and are teaming for the first-ever Asian commission of the physical game show “SIRASA Catchpoint.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
“The Faithful” debuts Sunday, March 22 at 8p on FOX. The Biblical event series will air in three, two-hour installments leading into the finale on Easter Sunday, April 5. The series, which begins production this summer in Rome and Matera, Italy, will air throughout the Easter and Passover season on FOX and the next day on Hulu.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Comedy Central’s “South Park” is on the move. Season 27 of the animated comedy, originally slated to premiere July 9, will now launch Wednesday, July 23 at 10p. The season two debut of “Digman!” follows at 10:30p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season six of “Buried in the Backyard” kicks off Saturday, July 12 at 8p on Oxygen,with an episode about a North Carolina town that made news with a double murder.
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Telemundo’s “Top Chef VIP” is back for a fourth season starting Tuesday, July 29 at 7p. Carmen Villalobos returns as host.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“The Comeback” will return for a third and final season in 2026 on HBO and Max. The comedy starring Lisa Kudrow premiered on HBO in 2005 and returned for a second season in 2014.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also returning for season three is Apple TV+’s “Invasion,” on Friday, August 22. The sci-fi drama follows an alien invasion through various perspectives around the world.
(Source: Cynopsis)
And it’s a trend: “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” returns for season three Thursday, August 6 on Disney+. The animated series has been renewed for a fourth season.
(Source: Cynopsis)
But wait, there’s more! A season three date has also been confirmed for Hulu’s “Reasonable Doubt”: Thursday, September 18. Joining the cast are Joseph Sikora (“Power”) and Kyle Barry (“Polypore”).
(Source: Cynopsis)
The first batch of season four episodes of BET+’s “American Gangsters: Trap Queen” drops Thursday, July 10. Da Brat narrates the true crime tales.
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Season seven of “Hudson & Rex” makes its US debut on Thursday, July 17 at 8p 0n UPtv. The Canadian procedural follows a K9 German Shepherd and his police department team.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Docuseries “Hip Hop Was Born Here,” executive produced and co-created by Hip Hop trailblazer LL COOL J and NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning, is set to premiere Tuesday, July 22 on Paramount+.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The sophomore run of Netflix’s “My Life With the Walter Boys” launches Thursday, August 28. The YA series, based on the book by Ali Novak, has already been renewed for season three.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Nat Geo’s “Trafficked With Mariana van Zeller” returns for a fifth season on Saturday, July 19 at 9p. The investigative series racked up won four News and Documentary Emmys last season.
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“Drop” starts streaming exclusively on Peacock on Friday, July 11. The action film stars Meghann Fahy (“The Perfect Couple”) as a widowed mother whose blind date goes shockingly awry.
(Source: Cynopsis)
During “The 2025 ESPYS,” ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders including Oscar Robertson with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage; Katie Schumacher-Cawley with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance; and David Walters and Erin Regan with the Pat Tillman Award for Service. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in LA on Wednesday, July 16, at 8p on ABC and stream live on ESPN+.
(Source: Cynopsis)
FloSports has struck a partnership with running brand Tracksmith and the run specialty retailer, Fleet Feet, to promote FloTrack’s coverage of the Wanda Diamond League. The partnership aims to drive awareness of FloTrack’s coverage through digital and in-person activations. Throughout the season, Fleet Feet will offer access to track and field events. In select markets, Olympian Matthew “Centro” Centrowitz, will host FloTrack’s alternate broadcast The Athlete’s Lounge from Fleet Feet locations starting with a special event at Fleet Feet in Chicago on July 19th during the Diamond League London event.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The season premiere of BET+’s “Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas” has become the most watched original series in the platform’s history. The drama has driven 415,000 new subscription starts, 178% more than any season one original series across third-party platforms and BET+, ranking as the third most successful series launch in platform history.
(Source: Cynopsis)
For the month of June, FOX News drew 3.1 million viewers in primetime,topping CBS (2.1 million viewers) and NBC (2.4 million viewers), according to Nielsen. In total day, FNC averaged 1.7 million viewers, up 27% year over year, its second highest rated June ever.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Meanwhile, ABC’s “World News Tonight with David Muir” was the #1 newscast across broadcast and cable in 2Q25 in Total Viewers (7.37 million), Adults 25-54 (1.01 million) and Adults 18-49 (700,000), by Nielsen’s count.
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Actor Julian McMahon died July 2 after battling cancer. He was 56. McMahon was best known for TV roles on series including “Charmed,” “Nick/Tuck,” and “FBI: Most Wanted.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Composer Mark Snow died July 4 at age 78. Among Snow’s numerous creations was the theme song for “The X-Files.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Jurassic World: Rebirth – $91.5 million
F1: The Movie – $26.1 million
How To Train Your Dragon – $11 million
Elio – $5.7 million
28 Years Later – $4.6 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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