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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 1/27/23)
APPLE TV+: Shrinking (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Snow Girl (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Lockwood & Co. (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Kings of Jo’burg (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 1/28/23)
BBC AMERICA: Frozen Planet II (Premiere) at 8pm
NBC: Saturday Night Live – Host: Michael B. Jordan, Musical Guest: Lil Baby at 11:30pm

(SUNDAY 1/29/23)
TLC: 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way (Premiere)
TRAVEL CHANNEL:  Michigan Hell House (Premiere) at 9pm

NBCUniversal announced its One23 Conference lineup. On Wednesday, February 8 in Manhattan, Jimmy Fallon, Andy Cohen and Erin Lim Rhodes will take to the stage and Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak will deliver a keynote fireside chat with Carl Quintanilla, along with discussions surrounding industry innovations, milestones, partnerships and more.
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Peacock surpassed 20 million subscribers in 2022, doubling subs over the past 12 months and 5 million over 3Q22 numbers, reported Comcast. The company lost 419,000 cable video subscribers in 4Q22, with subscriber decreases driving video revenue down 5.6% to $5.1 billion. Total cable revenues hit $16.6 billion in the quarter, up 1.4% year-over-year.
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The ad market may have “bottomed out,” opined NBCU CEO Jeff Shell, who noted that things haven’t gotten worse since “around late November, early December,” and in fact might have gotten “even a little better.” Shell also said that the company is on the lookout for possible deals, and execs are “more confident” than they were this time last year about Peacock profit investments.
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Bill Sullivan will host CNBC’s “Last Call.” The “Worldwide Exchange” anchor is switching to primetime for the new 7p show that replaces “The News with Shepard Smith.” CNBC President KC Sullivan described “Last Call” as a “fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Peabody Awards will be handed out in LA this year. After being held in New York, and virtually through the pandemic, the ceremony are set to take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on June 11 for the first in-person event in three years. Added categories include digital and interactive storytelling, gaming, virtual reality and social video.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Guest hosts will continue to man “The Daily Show” while the search for a permanent replacement for Trevor Noah continues. The upcoming slate of temporary hosts include: D.L. Hughley (beginning January 30), Chelsea Handler (beginning February 6), Sarah Silverman (beginning February 13), Al Franken, John Leguizamo, Hasan Minhaj, Kal Penn and Marlon Wayans.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is expanding her overall deal with Amazon for “Sign Here.” “Fleabag” and “Killing Eve” creator Waller-Bridge is developing the adaptation of Claudia Lux’s darkly comedic novel about a man who works in Hell, where the coffee machine is perpetually out of order, the pens are out of ink, and the drink option is one: Jägermeister. Lux will co-write the pilot and executive produce with Waller-Bridge.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fox gave “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy” and “Bob’s Burgers” early renewals for two more seasons through 2025. “The Simpsons,” continuing its status as the longest-running scripted series, will have a 35th and 36th season, while “Bob’s Burgers” is headed for seasons 14 and 15, and “Family Guy” for 22 and 23. Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming for Fox Entertainment, said, “Three-plus decades of ‘The Simpsons,’ more than two decades of ‘Family Guy’ and over a decade of ‘Bob’s Burgers’ proves the enduring power of the animation genre on our network and the infinite fan affinity for these outrageously funny comedy classics.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix greenlit season two of “The Recruit” with Noah Centineo. The CIA comedy drama debuted on December 16 and remained on Netflix’s Top 10 for five weeks, reaching the ranking in 88 countries. Centineo will continue to executive produce and star in the series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix also ordered a sophomore season of “My Lover My Killer.” The British true crime series investigates the psychology behind obsessive relationships.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Syndicated “Dateline” will come back for a seventh season. NBCUniversal Syndication Studios renewed the series, which has grown its audience more than 21% year-over-year and ranks as a Top 5 one-hour weekday show in syndication, according to a report by NBCU and Nielsen.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Larry Wilmore will write, executive produce and star in “Lately,” in development at ABC. The primetime comedy will offer a backstage look at the inner workings of a late-night talk show. The former host of Comedy Central’s “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore” and the “Senior Black Correspondent” on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” will largely use his own experiences as material for the upcoming series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Prime Video announced it will enter the bull ring for “The Ride.” The upcoming eight-episode docuseries from Kinetic Content will tell the story of professional bull riders from the perspective of the sport’s stars and coaches. The series is slated to premiere later this year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Succession” returns on March 26. The upcoming 10-episode season of Jesse Armstrong’s Emmy-winning HBO Original drama series will center around Lukas Matsson, played by Alexander Skarsgård, a tech visionary who now owns the media conglomerate Waystar Royco. In the upcoming season’s trailer, Kendall (played by Jeremy Strong), described the expected stakes as, “a tightrope walk on a straight razor… 500-foot reputational drop.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

The third season of comedy “Party Down” will premiere February 24 on STARZ. Six new episodes of the series that debuted in 2009 will take place a decade later, when most of the team has moved on but reunites to cater more parties in the Los Angeles area. Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen, Megan Mullally return, with a new roster of added cast members, including James Marsden. The first two seasons are currently available to stream on the network.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tony Morrison’s “Truth Be Told” returns February 2. Hosted by Morrison, the weekly series with guest appearances from celebrities, newsmakers and changemakers will share stories of motivation for “living life fully in their truth.”
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February 22 is the launch date for “The Low Tone Club.” The series, starring Colombian singer Carlos Vives, will follow the story of Amaranto Molina (played by Vives), a music teacher who leads a school band made up of students whose “talents do not meet the school’s standards,” according to the series description. All 10 episodes drop February 22 on Disney+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV real estate series “The Flipping El Moussas” premieres March 2. Newlyweds Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa will star in the 10-parter that will cover family moments as well as high-end house flips.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Kiff” launches on Disney Channel on March 10 and March 15 on Disney+. The animated children’s series starring a squirrel and her bunny best friend will feature the voices of Lauren Ash, James Monroe Iglehart, Rhys Darby and more. Kimiko Glenn (“Orange Is the New Black”) stars in the titular role of Kiff, with Barry the bunny voiced by H Michael Croner (“Craig of the Creek”).
(Source: Cynopsis)

Stanley Tucci, Laura Linney, Norah Jones and more will star in “Be My Guest With Ina Garten.” The third season with the Barefoot Contessa will premiere on March 5 on Food Network and discovery+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Pedro Pascal will host “SNL” with musical guest Coldplay on February 4. This will be the late-night sketch comedy show debut for the “The Last of Us” and “The Mandalorian” actor, and the seventh appearance by Coldplay.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC is celebrating Carol Burnett’s 90th birthday with a special. “Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love” will air on Burnett’s birthday, April 26 at 8p. Featuring performances from Billy Porter, Katy Perry, Kristin Chenoweth and more, the two-hour special will showcase memorable moments from Burnett’s career – such as her Broadway debut in “Once Upon a Mattress,” her role as Miss Hannigan in “Annie” and, of course, “The Carol Burnett Show.” Said Burnett, “I’m so excited NBC decided to throw me a birthday party and invited all my closest friends.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart is taking to the FOX Sports broadcast booth for Daytona 500. FOX Sports will cover the NASCAR season in Los Angeles and Daytona with Stewart serving as an analyst for the second consecutive year, alongside Mike Joy and former racing teammate Clint Bowyer. Stewart, Joy and Bowyer will also team up to call the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum from LA on February 5.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney+ cast Lance Reddick and Toby Stephens in “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Reddick and Stephens will play Greek gods Zeus and Poseidon, alongside Walker Scobell as Percy.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Fear – Joseph Sikora, Ruby Modine, Annie Ilonzeh, Iddo Goldberg. Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, T.I., Bayardo De Murguia, Tyler Abron, Terrence Jenkins, Mezi Atwood, Jessica Allain, Evan Shafran, Hazel Renee, Chanel Gaines
Infinity Pool – Alexander Skarsgard, Cleopatra Coleman, Mia Goth, Thomas Kretschmann, Amanda Brugel, John Ralston, Caroline Boulton, Jeff Ricketts, Amar Bukvic, Anita Major
Maybe I Do (Limited Release) – Emma Roberts, Susan Sarandon Richard Gere, Luke Bracey, Diane Keaton, William H. Macy, Natalie Ortega, Gina Jun
Life Upside Down (Limited Release) – Bob Odenkirk, Radha Mitchell, Danny Huston, Rosie Fellner, Cyrus Pahlavi, Terrence Bernie Hines, Jeanie Lim, Sonia Iris Lozada

MOVIES – STREAMING
Shotgun Wedding (Amazon Prime Video)- Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Coolidge, Sonia Braga, Cheech Marin, Steve Coulter, D’Arcy Carden, Callie Hernandez, Desmin Borges, Selena Tan, Alberto Isaac
You People (Netflix) – Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, David Douchovny, Sam Jay, Travis Bennett, Deon Cole, Elliott Gould, Rhea Perlman, Mike Epps, La La Anthony, Khadijah Haqq, Bryan Greenberg, Yung Miami

BROADWAY
August Wilson’s Piano Lesson with Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, and Danielle Brooks will close on Sun. January 29, 2023.

MEGA MILLIONS
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Powerball is played in 43 states.

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CELEBRITY NEWS: JANUARY 26, 2023
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Nadya Suleman’s Octuplets – 14 years old
Briana Jungwirth (Mother of Louis Tomlinson’s Son) – 31 years old
Manti Te’o (NFL Player with Girlfriend Hoax Story) – 32 years old
Christopher Massey (Zoey 101) – 33 years old
Colin O’Donoghue (Once Upon A Time) – 42 years old
Sara Rue (Mom/ Bones) – 44 years old
Gilles Marini (Brothers & Sisters/ “Sex And The City” Movie) – 47 years old
Kirk Franklin (Gospel Singer) – 53 years old
Wayne Gretzky (Hockey Player) – 62 years old
Anita Baker (R&B Singer) – 65 years old
Ellen DeGeneres (The Ellen DeGeneres Show) – 65 years old

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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY1/27/23)
E!: Nikki Bella Says I Do (Premiere) at 9pm
HULU: The 1619 Project (Premiere)
HULU: Killing County (Premiere)
MTV: Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (Premiere) at 8pm
NETFLIX: Daniel Spellbound (Premiere)
PARAMOUNT+: Wolf Pack (Premiere)
PEACOCK: Poker Face (Premiere)

Warner Bros. Discovery will host its Upfront the morning of Wednesday, May 17, at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. “This year’s Upfront will shine a spotlight on how WBD’s best-in-class programming and products connect brands with highly engaged audiences,” said Jon Steinlauf, Chief U.S. Advertising Sales Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery. Guests will also hear new details about the ad-lite tier of the company’s enhanced streaming service, as well as new measurement and currency solutions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Bob Hearts Abishola” has made it to season five. CBS renewed the comedy, currently averaging 5.99 million viewers on Mondays, for the 2023-24 season.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Penske Media Eldridge has acquired Dick Clark Productions. The deal is part of a strategic alliance with Eldridge expanding its existing partnership with Penske Media’s entertainment media brands and SXSW. “I have long admired dcp’s portfolio of iconic and prominent live entertainment brands,” said Penske Media CEO and founder Jay Penske, “and look forward to growing dcp’s footprint and legacy for future audiences across all platforms.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Former Fox News employee Laura Luhn is suing Fox News over alleged abuse by the late CEO Roger Ailes, who stepped down from the company in 2016 amid charges of sexual misconduct by other women. Luhn is suing Fox News for unlawful discrimination and negligence, and former FNC co-president Bill Shine for aiding and abetting Ailes.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Anna “Delvey” Sorokin, the focus of “Inventing Anna,” now has a series of her own. Reality show “Delvey’s Dinner Club,” from Courtney White (formerly of Food Network) and Butternut, will film in Sorokin’s NYC apartment, where she’s under house arrest. “There’s nothing like the experience of bringing together a curated group of friends to share life stories and enjoy a great culinary experience,” said Sorokin.
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Krista Vernoff is stepping down as EP and showrunner of ABC’s Shondaland dramas “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Station 19” at the end of the season. “Her voice has been pivotal to the success of these beloved series,” said Craig Erwich, President, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. “It takes a formidable leader to run two shows simultaneously and Krista has done so effortlessly. Her creative force has left an indelible mark and thanks to her, our viewers will continue to be invested in these dynamic and cherished characters for many years to come.” Vernoff will continue to develop projects through her company, Trip the Light Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Just ahead of the debut of “Extraordinary,” Disney+ ordered a second season. The UK-set comedy following a 25-year-old woman searching for her superpower made its Hulu debut on Wednesday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Roku has ordered three adventure series: Social experiment “Fight to Survive,” from Tollbooth Television; zoo-set “Reptile Royalty,” from Leftfield Pictures; and “UFO Cowboys,” from American Chainsaws.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group ordered a pilot for “Mutual Aid Brigade,” co-hosted and executive produced by “Will & Grace” star Debra Messing and author/activist Shelly Tygielski. In the reality show, viewers will be able to participate in charitable activities, and see the results of their efforts.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Any claims of serious injury are untrue,” said Netflix and producers Studio Lambert and The Garden over reports that freezing conditions on “Squid Game: The Challenge” in the UK led to a contestant being carted off in a stretcher. According to The Sun, at least one player during a game of Red Light, Green Light – which called for people to remain motionless for hours – was carried out. “We care deeply about the health and safety of our cast and crew, and invested in all the appropriate safety procedures,” said the companies.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Critical Role (“The Legend of Vox Machina”) landed an exclusive overall deal with Amazon Studios. The agreement calls for Critical Role to produce an animated series based on its livestream campaign “Mighty Nein,” exec produced by Tasha Ho, Sam Riegel and Travis Willingham alongside Metapigeon and Amazon Studios. Critical Role will also develop its own TV shows under its Metapigeon banner.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Casting notes: Bill Camp (“The Queen’s Gambit”) and Elizabeth Marvel (“The Dropout”) have joined the cast of Apple TV+ limited series “Presumed Innocent,” inspired by the 1987 Scott Turow book….Jess Salgueiro (“Y: The Last Man”) will star opposite Kelsey Grammer in Paramount+’s sequel to “Frasier.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hulu and Adult Swim have cut ties with “Rick & Morty” and “Solar Opposites” co-creator Justin Roiland after he was charged with domestic violence. Roiland resigned from video game developer Squanch Games, which he co-founded in 2016.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Oxygen’s “Cold Justice” returns Saturday, February 25 at 8p. So far, the true crime series has helped bring about 22 convictions and 56 arrests.
(Source: Cynopsis)

New series “Womp & Co.” premieres Friday, January 27 at 10p on FailArmy’s streaming channel. The workplace comedy follows a crew of puppet characters.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season two of AppleTV+ docuseries “Make or Break” debuts with its first four episodes on February 17. The series follows elite surfers competing for the World Championship title.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sixteen of the greatest competitors from Bravo’s “Top Chef” return for the cooking competition’s 20th season, kicking off Thursday, March 9 at 9p. The All-Stars installment features winners and finalists, representing 11 different “Top Chef” versions around the world. Brand partners include Anolon Cookware, BMW of North America, Delta Air Lines, Finish Dishwasher Detergent and Additives, Mastercard, Morton Salt, RITZ Crackers, Saratoga® Spring Water, Universal Pictures’ “Fast X” and Vrbo.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple unveiled its spring lineup of content for kids and families. The new programming will kick off on Friday, March 31 with the animated series “Eva the Owlet,” inspired by the bestselling book series. “Jane,” from Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, launches April 14 and “Frog and Toad,” based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters of over five decades, launches April 28.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO stand-up comedy special “Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark”debuts Saturday, February 11 at 10p. In the comedian and podcaster’s first HBO comedy special, he explores such universal topics as getting older, antisemitism and faith, and the superiority of having cats over children.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Oscar-nominated documentary “All That Breathes” premieres Tuesday, February 7 at 9p on HBO. The film follows two brothers who devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi that has been falling from the sky at alarming rates.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Documentary “When You’re Strange,” airs Wednesday, February 1 at 9p on AXS TV. Narrated by Johnny Depp, the 2009 film uncovers historic footage of rock band The Doors.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Yvette Nicole Brown (“Dreamgirls”) will return as host for the 27th Annual Art Directors Guild Awards, taking place Saturday, February 18 in LA.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Fox special “TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy”premieres Monday, January 30 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

During its premiere week, Telemundo’s “El Señor de los Cielos” ranked as the #1 Spanish-language series in weekday primetime with a premiere week average of 821,000 viewers A18-49 and 309,000 A18-34. At 9p, the series was the #1 broadcast program, regardless of language, among A18-49, in markets including LA, New York, Miami, Houston, Dallas and Chicago. In addition, since its launch, Season 3 of “La Casa de los Famosos” ranks as the most-watched premiere week in the franchise’s history, delivering an average of 482,000 A18-49.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The January 12 episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” delivered a 0.98 rating among A18-49, the highest of the season, and a second-highest (after Steve Martin and Martin Short’s show) 4.8 million total viewers. Aubrey Plaza was host, joined by musical guest Sam Smith.
(Source: Cynopsis)

In syndication, two magazines hit their best marks of the syndicationyear the week of January 9. “Entertainment Tonight” (new season high 2.4, up 4%) moved into a first-place tie with “Inside Edition” (2.4, unchanged) and “Extra” (new season high 0.7, up 17%) tied “TMZ” (0.7, unchanged). “Extra” has risen 40% in the past two weeks.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Among this season’s top syndication newcomers, “Sherri” (0.7, up 17%) returned to original episodes after three weeks of reruns, while “The Jennifer Hudson Show” (0.6, steady and up 50% among W25-54 in the demo) blew by some of the year-ago ratings recorded by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” which it replaced in several markets, including rising 60% in Birmingham, Alabama.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The premiere of Fox Business Network’s “The Bottom Line” drew 251,000 viewers, marking it the highest-rated 6p hour for FBN in 2023, growing the timeslot by 49% compared to its average in 2022.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Actor Lance Kerwin died January 24 at age 62. No cause of death was given. Kerwin starred in miniseries “Salem’s Lot,” and played the title character in NBC coming of age drama “James at 15.”
(Source: Cynopsis)