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CELEBRITY NEWS: NOVEMBER 27, 2024
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Cambrie Schroder (YouTube Star/ Ricky Schroder’s Daughter) – 28 years old
Jamila Velazquez (Empire/ Twisted) – 29 years old
Alison Pill (American Horror Story/The Newsroom) – 39 years old
Golnesa Gharachedaghi (Bravo’s Shahs of Sunset) – 43 years old
Jaleel White (Family Matters) – 48 years old
Shaunie O’Neal (Basketball Wives/ Ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal) – 50 years old
Twista (Rapper) – 51 years old
Samantha Harris (former host of Dancing With The Stars) – 51 years old
Michael Vartan (E!’s The Arrangement/Alias) – 56 years old
Robin Givens (“Boomerang”/ Head of the Class) – 60 years old
Adam Shankman (Director) – 60 years old
Victoria Gotti (A&E’s Growing Up Gotti) – 62 years old
Caroline Kennedy (JFK’s Daughter/Ambassador to Japan) – 67 years old
William Fichtner (CBS’ Mom/ “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) – 68 years old
Bill Nye “The Science Guy” – 69 years old
Curtis Armstrong (American Dad!/ “Revenge of the Nerds” movies/ Moonlighting) – 71 years old
Kathryn Bigelow (Director, “The Hurt Locker”) – 73 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 11/27/24)
NBC: Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Premiere) at 8pm
ABC: The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 (Premiere) at 9pm
BRITBOX: Hope Street (Premiere)
DISCOVERY: Expedition Files (Premiere) at 9pm
DISCOVERY: Mysteries of the Abandoned (Premiere) at 11pm
NETFLIX: Chef’s Table (Premiere)

Couch potatoes this Thanksgiving can do more than eat and watch football. NBCUniversal and Walmart announced new shoppable experiences and measurement capabilities for live sports coverage, kicking off Thanksgiving night. Viewers can shop directly on Walmart.com through an on-screen QR code and NBCUniversal’s new text-to-shop functionality in its Shop the Pod, without missing a touchdown. Advertisers will be provided with closed-loop measurement to attribute sales across linear and streaming media displayed during programming, through Walmart Connect and NBCUniversal’s data collaboration. Walmart will also feature a two-minute segment from its new advertisement campaign, “Deals of Desire,” showcasing the retailers’ biggest holiday deals. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

CBS pulled no punches in its response to Sony’s breach of contract lawsuit over “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” “CBS is disappointed by Sony’s decision to turn its back on the Parties’ longstanding relationship, to attempt to renounce the decades’ worth of efforts that CBS has invested into distributing and arranging for the distribution of the Series, and to attempt and escape the bargain it willingly made,” said the cross-complaint filed in LA Superior Court. “Therefore, through these claims, CBS seeks to hold Sony to the Agreements, and CBS remains committed to continuing to occupy its mantle as Sony’s trusted partner and distributor of the Series for the next four decades and beyond.” Last month, Sony filed a lawsuit accusing CBS of self-dealing and failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of the game shows.
(Source: Cynopsis)

As part of Allen Media Group’s cost-cutting measures, the company is shutting down The Weather Channel en Espanol. The move follows a round of layoffs in October, and the transition of FAST channel Pattrn to social media.
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NBC, which has aired the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1953, is looking to strike a deal with Macy’s to keep the event on the network and Peacock, reports The Wall Street Journal. The annual price tag would be $60 million, versus the current contract’s $20 million. The cost of production will be about $7 million for this year’s spectacle; last year the parade drew $52 million in advertising. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney is set to hand over $43.25 million to settle the pay equity class action suit filed in 2019. “We have always been committed to paying our employees fairly and have demonstrated that commitment throughout this case, and we are pleased to have resolved this matter,” said a Disney spokesperson. The company will also enlist an external expert to ensure compensation equity. A hearing on January 10 will seal the deal.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Here’s a freebie for Google TV users: Roku has announced a deeper integration of The Roku Channel with Google TV. Google TV users will be able to search for Roku content, resume watching, and discover recommendations directly from the home screen. Over 500 FAST channels from The Roku Channel will be added to Google TV’s “Live” tab.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The 14 winners of International Emmy programs and performances include: “Pianoforte” (Arts Programming), Timothy Spall (Best Performance by an Actor), Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (Best Performance by an Actress), “División Palermo” (Comedy), “Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story” (Documentary), “Les Gouttes de Dieu” [Drops of God] (Drama Series), “Tabby McTat” (Kids: Animation), La Vida Secreta de tu Mente” [The secret life of your mind] (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), “En af Drengene” [One of the Boys] (Kids: Live Action), “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story” (Sports Documentary), “Restaurant Misverstand” [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes] (Non-Scripted Entertainment), “Punt de no Retorn” [Point of no Return] (Short-Form Series), “La Promesa” [The Vow] (Telenovela) and “Liebes Kind” [Dear Child] (TV Movie/Mini-Series). Félicitations to all!
(Source: Cynopsis)

Kaitlin Collins has been named Chief White House Correspondent at CNN. “Kaitlan Collins is the perfect person to lead coverage of the new Trump White House,” said CNN Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson. “Kaitlan is a political journalist of real depth and tenacity who already boasts an amazing record of scoops and exclusive interviews.” Collins will continue to anchor “The Source,” but relocate from NYC to DC.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Prime Video handed a series order to drama series “Silent River.” John Krasinski and Matthew Rhys are attached to star and executive produce. “We are thrilled to continue our work with John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, and Sunday Night on this gripping series, which delves into the mysteries and secrets of small-town America,“ said Vernon Sanders, Head of Television for Amazon MGM Studios. “With John and Matthew Rhys attached to star in this wonderful story from Aaron Rabin, our global customers will be on the edge of their seats throughout this thought-provoking, psychological thriller.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) is onboard the season two cast of Netflix comedy “Tires,” co-created, written and executive produced by Shane Gillis.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV has greenlit “Sin City Rehab,” documenting designer Alison Victoria (“Windy City Rehab”) expanding her business out West. The new series is slated for late 2025. “HGTV viewers know Alison Victoria never backs down from a challenge and the pressure will be palpable as she makes the jump from the Windy City to Sin City,” says Betsy Ayala, Interim Head of Content, HGTV. “Lucky for us, what happens in Vegas won’t stay there as cameras capture this real estate rollercoaster ride of seven-figure investments and glitzy transformations.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Angelica Rivera, former First Lady of Mexico, will return to acting after a 17-year hiatus in new Vix series. “Con Esa Misma Mirada,” an adaptation of iconic telenovela “Mirada de Mujer,” follows a woman abandoned by her husband who finds new love with a younger man.
(Source: Cynopsis)

After a contentious season 11, Bravo ordered season 12 of “Vanderpump Rules” – but with a new group of servers, hosts and bartenders overseen by Lisa Vanderpump. The show is set to begin production in 2025. At least one original cast member is just fine with having a new crew take over. “I’m feeling at peace with closing this chapter, and I’m excited for everything that is to come,” posted Ariana Madix on social media. “I don’t know that these were the best days of our lives, but they were definitely something special.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix has ordered a limited series adaptation of Harlen Coben novel I Will Find You. Robert Hull (“Quantum Leap”) will adapt and serve as showrunner. It’s the streamer’s third Coben project, after “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” premiering January 1.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Romantasy author Jennifer L. Armentrout (Blood and Ashes) has inked a deal with Panopticon Media to develop “The Key,” a reality series set in the world of fantasy storytelling. The format has 15 contestants living in a village competing in immersive challenges. “To create a show like ‘The Key’ in which real people live out their own adventures in the Romantasy world that I love is very exciting,” said Armentrout. “I am looking forward to taking this next step into storytelling that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Docuseries “Ace of Bass: All That She Wants” premieres Thursday, December 5 as a binge on Viaplay. The eight-parter marks this year’s 30th anniversary of the debut album of Swedish pop band Ace of Base.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The series finals of CBS daytimer “The Talk” airs live on Friday, December 20. Over the show’s 15-season run, “The Talk” will have aired 2,993 episodes.
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“Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story” debuts Saturday, December 7 at 8p on HBO. The film, which chronicles the actor’s life before and after the near-fatal accident that left him paralyzed, had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TelevisaUnivision and WorkingNation will present a special edition of Univision’s “Aquí y Ahora.” The one-hour special delves into the challenges faced by the Latino workforce, including healthcare shortages and workers’ rights, while celebrating stories of resilience and innovation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Star Wars: Hunters,” the team-based battle arena game by Zynga in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, is coming to Steam Early Access in 2025. It will be the first game published by Zynga to launch on PC. The game is currently available as a free download on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Henry Danger the Movie” debuts Friday, January 17 at 7p on Nickelodeon. Based on the live-action series, the film stars original series cast members Ella Anderson, Michael D. Cohen, and Frankie Grande, as well as new cast member Glee Dango.
(Source: Cynopsis)

INSP’s Black Friday Frenzy movie marathon kicks off at 10a with “Destry.”
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New Netflix comedy series “A Man on Top” got 6.9 million views from November 18-24, topping the streamer’s list of TV shows. “The Merry Gentlemen was the #1 film, with 14.7 million views.
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Fox’s Packers vs. 49ers “America’s Game of the Week” drew 25.2 million viewers. Season to date, “AGOTW” is averaging 25.3 million viewers, up 9% over last year and its best showing since 2016.
(Source: Cynopsis)

In college football, Fox Sports reports 9.32 million viewers tuned in for Saturday’s Ohio State victory. It was the most-watched college game of the week.
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ABC’s “GMA” posted week-to-week increases in key target demos the week of November 18: Total Viewers (+6%, 2.802 million vs. 2.654 million), Adults 25-54 (+9%, 507,000 vs. 467,000) and Adults 18-49 (+10%, 312,000 vs. 284,000), posting its strongest news demo performance since the week of May 13.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Championship averaged 967,900 viewers in primetime on CBS last Saturday. It’s the league’s highest viewed Championship match to date, an 18% increase from the 2023 title match (816,800) and a 6% jump from the 2022 championship (915,000).
(Source: Cynopsis)

2024 THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE BALLOON INFLATION FROM 1PM – 6PM
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CELEBRITY NEWS: NOVEMBER 26, 2024
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Rita Ora (Singer) – 34 years old
Lil Fizz (B2K) – 39 years old
Natasha Bedingfield (Singer) – 43 years old
Maia Campbell (In The House/ “Poetic Justice”) – 48 years old
DJ Khaled (Music Producer) – 49 years old
Tammy Lynn Michaels (D.E.B.S./ Popular) – 50 years old
Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie/ “Twilight” movies) – 51 years old
Garcelle Beauvais (NYPD Blue/ “The Jaime Foxx Show”) – 58 years old
Rich Little (Comedian) – 86 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (TUESDAY 11/26/24)
HULU: Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: It’s in the Game: Madden NFL (Premiere)

If your Outlook was glitchy yesterday, you weren’t alone. A major outage at Microsoft impacted users of Outlook and Exchange emails, due to what the company called “a recent change.” While Microsoft initially reported that about 98% of its “affected environments” had been fixed by noon, that announcement was amended to, “targeted restarts are progressing slower than anticipated for the majority of affected users.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards will be telecast Thursday, December 12 at 8p on Fox and Amazon’s Fire TV Channels and will be available on demand on Paramount+. Actress and comedian Michelle Buteau will host special, which will be pre-recorded at venues around the world, at least some of them tied to the show’s presenting sponsor, Marriott Bonvoy. It’s a homecoming of sorts for the BMAs, which first aired in 1990 on Fox, before moving to ABC and then NBC. Last year’s show was broadcast across Billboard’s social media channels.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Amid Elon Musk’s jokes (?) about buying MSNBC and replacing Rachel Maddow with Joe Rogan, CNN’s Brian Stelter reported Monday that “more than one benevolent billionaire with liberal bonafides has already reached out to acquaintances at MSNBC to express interest in buying the cable channel.” But it appears the news net is not for sale. Comcast announced last week its plan to spin off MSNBC and most of its other cable channels into “SpinCo,” a cable programming company.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hit film “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” released in theaters in September, premieres on HBO on Saturday, December 7 at 6:10p, the day after it drops on Max. The Warner Bros. Pictures film has grossed $451 million worldwide.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Animation Guild reached a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. “After weeks of negotiations that covered months in the calendar, I am very proud of the agreement that we reached with the studios for our new contract,” said TAG Business Representative Steve Kaplan. “Not only have we seen the inclusion of advancements in the industry realized by the other unions and guilds, but we were able to address industry-specific issues in a meaningful way.” TAG negotiated a 7% increase in minimum wages for the first year of the three-year contract, followed by a 4% increase in the second year and 3.5% in the third year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Richard Gadd (“Baby Reindeer”) and Jamie Bell (“All of Us Strangers”) will star in HBO and BBC drama “Half Man” (previously titled “Lions”). The series follows estranged brothers through their tumultuous relationship. Production is set to start in Scotland in 2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Comedian Ari Shaffir has two specials set at Netflix, his fourth and fifth for the streamer. First up: “America’s Sweethearts,” described as “hilarious and darkly uplifting,” which drops Tuesday, January 14.
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The film sequel and TV rights to 2008 Oscar winner “Slumdog Millionaire” have been acquired by Bridge7. “Some stories stay with us long after the credits roll and ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ is undoubtedly one of them,” said former Netflix exec Swati Shetty and former CAA agent Grant Kessman, founders of Bridge7. “What makes ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ extraordinary is not only its cinematic brilliance – spanning storytelling, music, and its remarkable accolades, but also how it brought together talent from across the world to make a global winning team.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Courtney B. Vance (“The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story”) has joined the season two cast of Disney+’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Vance replaces the late Lance Reddick, who died last year, as Zeus. “Finding someone to step into this role going forward was not an easy task, but when icon Courtney B. Vance answered the call, we knew the Gods were listening,” posted executive producer Dan Shotz on Instagram. “This legend of cinema not only wanted to honor the books, but wanted to honor Lance’s legacy.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Matthew Broderick and his son James Wilkie Broderick will guest star on an episode of CBS’ “Elsbeth” in 2025. It’s the first time the father and son will share the screen together.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Queen Latifah is set to host the “The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Awards,” airing Sunday, December 22 at 8:30p on CBS. Done+Dusted will produce for the third year, in association with ROK Productions. The event will be executive produced by David Jammy, Elizabeth Kelly and Jack Sussman.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Amanda Kloots (“The Talk”) is guest starring on the penultimate episodeof CBS’ “Blue Bloods” on Friday, December 6 at 10p. On the series finale the following week, Edward James Olmos (“Miami Vice”) guest stars.
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Hallmark Channel’s “The Way Home” is moving to Hallmark+ for season three, launching Thursday, January 2. Hallmark is clearly counting on the hit series, which won’t make its linear debut until fall 2025, to deliver viewers to its new streaming service. “Each season brilliantly builds on the one before and this season promises to be the best one yet,” said Kate Redinger, Senior Director of Programming, Hallmark Media. “With the intriguing new characters they’ve created and riveting storylines, viewers are in for another enthralling season.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Natural history series “Asia” is slated to premiere Saturday, January 25 at 8p on BBC America and will be available the same day on AMC+. Presented by renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough (“Planet Earth III”), the cinematic series uncovers stories of unseen animal behavior. Across seven episodes plus a “Making Of” special filmed over the course of nearly four years, Asia will be the focus of a BBC America landmark wildlife series for the first time. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Want more nature? NBC docuseries “The Americas” debuts with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, February 23 at 7p. Hosted by Tom Hanks, the 10-parter promises “remarkable world firsts; new species, new intimate courtship, dramatic deep sea hunting and some of nature’s strangest stories – even a frog that seems to defy death every day.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Thursday’s Steelers-Browns “TNF” game on Prime Video had an audience of 14.78 million viewers (P2+ AMA), according to Nielsen’s updated Big Data + Panel measurement. The game stands as the fifth most-watched “TNF” on Prime event of the season.
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Longtime William Morris agent Larry Auerbach died November 23 at the age of 95. Auerbach’s 47 years at the agency was followed by 25-year tenure as Associate Dean and Head of Student-Industry Relations at the USC School of Cinematic Arts.
(Source: Cynopsis)

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