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HBO has renewed “The Chair Company” and “I Love LA” for second seasons. “The Chair Company” is pacing as HBO’s top freshman comedy in platform history, with the season averaging 3.3 million Live+3cross-platform viewers, while “I Love LA” ranks as HBO’s second top freshman comedy ever, averaging nearly 2 million viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
On the drama side, HBO picked up a second season of “Task,”starring Mark Ruffao, from creator Brad Inelsby. “We knew well in advance of its launch that we had a powerful drama series on our hands, but it has been so rewarding to witness the audience’s fervor and embrace of this show as it grew week after week,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films. “Rarely does a writer balance humanistic storytelling with intricate, explosive plotting but Brad Ingelsby is one of our industry’s greats and we have no doubt he will strike as profoundly and addictively once again in season two.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Another HBO drama, “House of the Dragon,” was renewed for season 4, slated for release in 2028. Season 3 of the prequel series premieres this summer. Another “GoT” prequel, “A Knight for the Seven Kingdoms,” has been renewed for a sophomore season premiering in 2027. That series premieres on Sunday January 18.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Live with Kelly and Mark” co-hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have been tapped to host the International Emmy® Awards, taking place Monday, November 24 in NY.
(Source: Cynopsis)
French-language series “The Hunt,” scheduled to premiere on December 3, has mysteriously been taken off the Apple TV slate, and removed from its press site. A trailer for the show was released last week.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season two of MrBeast competition series “Beast Games” debuts Wednesday, January 7 on Prime Video with three episodes. The series is Prime Video’s most-watched unscripted show ever.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Sports docuseries “5-Star,” following the real-time transformations of four freshman recruits as they begin Big Ten Conference football, kicks off Tuesday, December 2 on Paramount+.
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A new season of “Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes” premieres Monday, December 1 at 9p on Fyi, followed at 10p by “Cake Toppers.”
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“Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” returns for a third season Sunday, January 11 at 11:30p on Adult Swim. The animated series follows a caveman at the dawn of evolution.
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Ike Barinholtz, Eva Longoria, Mario Lopez, William Shatner and John Stamos will star in a batch of five new episodes of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU.” The series features celebs sharing personal stories of gratitude with HGTV stars and series executive producers Drew and Jonathan Scott.
(Source: Cynopsis)
On the way from Apple TV: “The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina,” a new eight-episode unscripted food series starring and executive produced by comedian, writer and actor Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina (“Quiz Lady,” “The Farewell”). In the series, Nora embarks on a cross-country journey as she explores contemporary Asian American cuisine, starting with her family’s legacy. The series is produced for Apple TV by Twofour and is executive produced by Lum, David Brindley, Itay Reiss and Caroline Davies.
(Source: Cynopsis)
FOX’s upcoming reboot of “Baywatch” has been awarded an enhanced 40% tax credit by the California Film Commission (CFC) under its Film & Television Tax Credit Program 4.0, ensuring that the lifeguard action series will once again film along the California coast. “It’s been incredibly rewarding to work alongside our partners at the California Film Commission to create an economically sustainable path for keeping a production like ‘Baywatch’ – so spectacularly tied to this great city and state – right here in Los Angeles,” said Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment. “We’re especially grateful for the tremendous support from the many public officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, who championed this effort.” Before the tax credit was awarded, alternative locations were being considered.
(Source: Cynopsis)
BritBox announced a third season of drama “Time,” set in a young offenders’ institution. The three-parter will be led by David Tennant (“Doctor Who”), with Siobhan Finneran reprising her role as a prison chaplain. The series is made by BBC Studios Fiction for BBC iPlayer and BBC One, in co-production with BritBox. Filming will take place in Belfast.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also scoring a 40% tax cut rebate is Netflix thriller “Night Agent.” Expected to be renewed for season four with the cost cut, the show previously filmed in Vancouver and New York.
(Source: Cynopsis)
UK’s 5 has ordered seasons 7 and 8 of “All Creatures Great and Small,”plus Christmas specials. The series, based on James Herriot’s books, is 5’s most successful drama series to date, having reached over 14 million individuals across the first 5 seasons.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Creator media company Pocket.watch unveiled a slate of new holiday programming from Toys and Colors, YouTube’s kids ensemble, that includes “Toys and Colors Elf Academy,” a new 22-minute holiday special, that will drop on Hulu Thursday, November 27.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Paul Anka: His Way” debuts Monday, December 1 at 9p on HBO. The documentary follows the prolific musician from teen idol to chart-topping songwriter.
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BET+ original “Love After Holidays” makes its debut Thursday, December 4. The film follows a talk show host on a journey of self-discovery.
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The season two premiere of “Landman” delivered over 9.2 million streaming views for its premiere episode in the first two days since its debut on Paramount+ on November 16. Views increased by +262% from the first season premiere, making it the most watched premiere for any original series for Paramount+.
(Source: Cynopsis)
With a boost from a football lead-in, “60 Minutes” on CBS was the only non-sports title to crack the top 10 telecasts the week of November 10, averaging 11 million viewers (#8). CBS’ “Tracker” (7.7 million viewers) was the top broadcast drama of the week (#19). “Tracker” has topped the list of new fall TV shows since its season premiere on October 19.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
Wicked: For Good – Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Brown James, Keala Settle, Bethany Weaver, Colman Domingo, Alice Fearn, Scarlett Spears
Rental Family – Brendan Fraser, Paolo Andrea Di Pietro, Shinji Ozeki, Takao Kin, Risa Kameda, Yuma Sonan, Kana Kitty, Gan Furukawa, Yuji Komatsu, Ryoko Osada, Helen Sadler, Kaoru Mizuki, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto
Sisu 2: Road To Revenge – Jorma Tommila, Stephen Lang, Richard Brake, Tommi Korpela, Kaspar Velberg, Pääru Oja, Erki Laur, Maksim Demidov, Mart Nurk, Riho Rosberg,
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