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CELEBRITY NEWS: AUGUST 29, 2022
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Liam Payne (One Direction) – 29 years old
Kyle Chrisley (Chrisley Knows Best) – 31 years old
Lea Michele (Glee) – 36 years old
William Levy (“Girls Trip”/“The Single Moms Club”) – 42 years old
Carla Gugino (Roadies/ “Spy Kids” Movies) – 51 years old
Rebecca De Mornay (“The Hand That Rocks The Cradle”/ “Risky Business”) – 63 years old
Temple Grandin (Scientist/ Autism Advocate) – 75 years old
Marta Karolyi (Gymnastics Coach) – 80 years old
Elliott Gould (Ray Donovan) – 84 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 8/29/22)
FREEFORM: Keep This Between Us (Premiere) at 10pm
HGTV: Flip to a Million (Premiere) at 9pm and 10pm
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC: America’s National Parks (Premiere) at 8pm
NETFLIX: Mighty Express (Premiere)
NBC: American Ninja Warrior (Finale) at 8pm

NBC execs have held preliminary discussions about giving the 10p hour to local TV stations. The move, should it happen, could take place in fall 2023 at the earliest, and push the start time of the net’s late-night block to 10:30p or 11p, from 11:30p. “We are always looking at strategies to ensure that our broadcast business remains as strong as possible,” said an NBC spokesperson. “As a company, our advantage lies in our ability to provide audiences with the content they love across broadcast, cable and streaming.” The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.
(Source: Cynopsis)

E! has canceled talk shows “Daily Pop” and “Nightly Pop.” As part of a restructuring, NBCU is creating a “centralized” umbrella brand, Terrace Studios, that will incorporate the Access and E! News brands. The daytime talk show will end in mid-September and the late-night talker will close out in early October, with a new nightly show slated to debut in late October.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix opted not to renew “Resident Evil” for season two. The futuristic horror series debuted on July 14 with a respectable 72.7 million hours viewed, but fell off the top 10 streaming chart after three weeks.
(Source: Cynopsis)

As Serena Williams prepares to “evolve away” from tennis, she and her sister Venus Williams have accepted a wild card to play doubles at the US Open, set to begin today. The Williams sisters won the US Open doubles tournament in 1999 and 2009, and last played there together in 2014. “The countdown has begun,” posted Serena Williams on Instagram. “I’m gonna relish these next few weeks.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO renewed “House of the Dragon” for a second season. Hardly a tough call – the “Game of Thrones” prequel series premiered on August 21 to the largest audience for any new original series on HBO, with the first episode watched more than 20 million times across linear, On Demand and HBO Max platforms in the US.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ID and Discovery+ will expand their true crime partnership with Octavia Spencer, with “Feds.” The true-crime network and its streaming home announced the next collaboration in a multi-project deal with Spencer: a six-part series that takes viewers inside the FBI.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider has teamed with Magilla Entertainment for a docuseries focused on the efforts of Tipper Gore and the Parents Music Resource 37 years ago to excise so-called “obscene music.” The series include never-before-seen footage and sit-downs with artists and politicians.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Wendy Molyneux and Lizzue Molyneux-Logelin extended their relationship with 20th Television Animation. The co-creators will continue as executive showrunners on Fox’s “The Great North” and as writers and executive producers on the network’s “Bob’s Burgers,” as well as develop and produce new projects.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jupiter Entertainment has partnered with Tyler Ward’s Song House for a music docuseries. The character-driven docuseries will follow Song House artists on their journey to create songs and make their dreams of stardom come true.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO’s “Succession” won for outstanding locations in a contemporary television series at the Location Managers Guild International Awards this weekend. Netflix’s “Stranger Things” took the trophy for outstanding locations in a period television series, while “Station Eleven” topped the field for outstanding television serial program, anthology or limited series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple TV+ announced “Acapulco” will return on October 21. The bilingual comedy’s second season will star and be executive produced by Eugenio Derbez; the two-episode premiere will be followed by a new episode every Friday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix’s “Blockbuster” will premiere on November 3 with all ten episodes. The comedy follows an analog dreamer operating the last Blockbuster Video in America who fights to stay relevant. The workplace comedy stars Randall Park, Melissa Fumero, Tyler Alvarez, Madeleine Arthur, Olga Merediz, JB Smoove and Kamaia Fairburn.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix is looking at a monthly price of $7 to $9 for its upcoming ad-supported tier, versus the current $15.49 rate for its most popular plan, according to Bloomberg. The ad option would reportedly have four minutes of commercials per hour before and during some programs.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Netflix is also developing features that allow members to play mobile games with one another, and be ranked on a leaderboard. The streamer launched the ability for users to create “game handles” last month and will continue to expand its gaming ambitions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Peacock launched its first-ever virtual “DocFest,” an on-platform showcase celebrating the platform’s slate of documentaries. The lineup for the six-week virtual festival will feature six new Peacock Original titles. Between September 14 and October 19, one new title will drop every Wednesday in a dedicated collection on the streamer, with formats ranging from feature-length films to multi-part series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Peacock is also keeping it real with “Made in Chelsea.” Seasons 18-24 of the UK reality series, following the lives of well-heeled twentysomethings in boroughs of London, dropped August 25.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Canada’s Drag Race” winner Priyanka was cast in OUTtv’s “Ezra.” The drag queen will make her acting debut in the gay vampire comedy alongside Luke Hutchie, Chelsea Clar, Matthew Finlan, Zoe De Grand Maison and Veronika Slowikowska.
(Source: Cynopsis)

With the WNBA semifinals underway, ESPN is reporting that the opening round of the WNBA playoffs ranked as the most-viewed in 15 years. Averaging 392,000 viewers, this year’s revised pairings delivered a 50% rise of the average for the first and second rounds in 2021. Disney Networks’ coverage of the postseason saw Storm/Aces and Sun/Sky square off yesterday, with games 2 and 3 running Wednesday and Sunday. If-necessary, games 4 and 5 will be played on Sept. 6 and 8.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Chase is serving up a bevy of activations at the US Open, including the Chase Lounge, Chase Pass and Chase Terrace. Additionally, Chase will be hosting Finals weekend viewing parties in the South Plaza and providing fans with complimentary grounds passes to enjoy the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals. Fans will be able to take their photos with the US Open Championship trophies and receive free giveaway items.
(Source: Cynopsis)

2022 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS – COMPLETE WINNERS LIST
https://www.eonline.com/news/1342992/2022-mtv-vmas-the-complete-list-of-winners

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $124 million. 

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
The Invitation- $6.8 million
Bullet Train – $5.6 million
Beast – $4.9 million
Top Gun: Maverick – $4.7 million
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero – $4.7 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

CELEBRITY NEWS: AUGUST 26, 2022
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Keke Palmer (“Hustlers”/ “Akeelah And the Bee”) – 29 years old
Dylan O’Brien (MTV’s Teen Wolf/ “Maze Runner” movies) – 31 years old
James Harden (NBA Player) – 33 years old
Evan Ross (Diana Ross’ son/ Ashley Simpson’s husband) – 34 years old
Cassie Ventura (R&B Singer/ Sean “Diddy’s Combs’ Ex-Girlfriend) – 36 years old
Brian Kelley (Florida Georgia Line) – 37 years old
John Mulaney (Comedian/ SNL Writer) – 40 years old
Macaulay Culkin (“Home Alone”) – 42 years old
Chris Pine (“Wonder Woman”/ “Star Trek Into Darkness”) – 42 years old
Kim Burrell (Gospel Singer) – 50 years old
Thalia (Singer, Tommy Mottola’s wife) – 51 years old
Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”/ Mike & Molly) – 52  years old
Shirley Mason (Lead Singer of Garbage) – 56 years old
Branford Marsalis (Saxophonist/Composer) – 62 years old
Valerie Simpson (Ashford & Simpson) – 76 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 8/26/22)
APPLE TV+: See (Premiere)
MAGNOLIA: Diary of an Old Home (Premiere)
MAGNOLIA: Rental Redo (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Partner Track (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Drive Hard: The Maloof Way (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Ludik (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 8/27/22)
HGTV: Help! I Wrecked My House (Premiere) at 9pm
BBC AMERICA: Africa’s Wild Year (Finale) at 8pm

(SUNDAY 8/28/22)
MTV: 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show at 6:30pm
MTV: 2022 MTV Video Music Awards at 8pm
HLN: How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin (Premiere) at 9pm
MAGNOLIA: Baked in Tradition (Premiere)
PBS: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (Premiere) at 8pm
PBS: Guilt on Masterpiece (Premiere) at 9pm
TLC: 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? (Premiere) at 8pm
EPIX: My Life as a Rolling Stone (Finale) at 9pm
TLC: I Love a Mama’s Boy (Finale) at 10pm

Don’t blame new showrunner David Graziano for Kelli Giddish’s exit from “Law & Order: SVU” after 12 seasons. “You might take a moment to entertain the idea that things are more complex than they appear in a world of emojis and tweets,” Graziano wrote on Giddish’s Instagram page, addressing fans upset by her departure. “All I’ll say is Kelli has handled this with the most incredibly classy comportment. She is, without a doubt, one of the finest industry professionals I’ve come across in my 24 years of writing for television. I’m saddened by her looming exit. It’ll be my lucky day if I ever get to write for her again.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

In an open letter on Twitter, “Batgirl” actress Ivory Aquino – whose Alysia Yeoh would have been the first major trans character in a DC Comics film – asked Warner Bros. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav to reconsider shelving the superhero movie. “We’ve been fortunate to have such amazing supporters since the beginning, from Glasgow where we filmed and from all over the world,” wrote Aquino. “Now, more people know about our labor of love and are eager to see the movie. I do hope you get to read this letter. Consider releasing ‘Batgirl.’ She’s always been an underdog and has nowhere to go but up.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Canceling the release of “Batgirl” was one belt-tightening measure at Warner Bros. Discovery post-merger. Layoffs are another, with Variety reporting 29 people in Europe are expected to lose their jobs over the next 15 months, as HBO Max shifts its programming model. Execs exiting the company include Jonathan Young, VP Original Programming and Production for EMEA; Christian Wikander, VP and Commissioning Editor of Original Programming, Nordics; and Annelies Sitvast, Head of Unscripted Original Production.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Warner Bros. Discovery has also delayed the theatrical releases of two DC Extended Universe franchise films, spreading out the cost of pricey marketing campaigns. The release of “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” has moved from December 21 to March 17, 2023, and” Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will debut December 25, 2023 instead of March 17.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBCUniversal Local, Greater Good Charities, The Animal Rescue Siteand Hill’s Pet Nutrition are partnering on a second pet airlift as part of NBC and Telemundo stations’ 2022 Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign on August 30. The flight will transport more than 140 at-risk dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Paramount Media Networks inked an overall deal renewal between MTV Entertainment Studios and Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions. The partnership is a result of Paramount’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative. “Angela and Courtney have masterfully brought to the forefront events from our history in order to tell exhilarating and dramatic stories that resonate with global audiences,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios. “It’s a privilege to continue our fruitful creative relationship.” In the works are drama “Heist 88,” and an upcoming four-part event series based on The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Writer/producer JJ Bailey signed an overall deal with Universal Television, calling for him to develop and produce projects across platforms. His first series under the deal, crime procedural “The Hunting Party,” is in development with Jake Coburn (“The Endgame”) for NBC.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Nickelodeon renewed “Danger Force” for season three. Season two ranked as the #1 live-action program on cable among kids 6-11, while also ranking #1 in its Thursday premiere time slot.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Disney+ ordered “Rivals,” an eight-part series based on the novel by Jilly Cooper. The drama is set in the cutthroat world of independent television in the UK, circa 1986.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Another series based on a novel, “The Perfect Couple,” was ordered by Netflix. Based on Elin Hilderbrand’s book, the limited series created by Jenna Lamia (“My Best Friend’s Exorcism”) is part of 21 Laps Entertainment’s overall deal with Netflix.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Three’s a trend: Ewan McGregor (“Halston”) will star in and serve as executive producer on Showtime’s upcoming limited series “A Gentleman in Moscow,” an adaptation of Amor Towles’ bestselling novel. The series is produced by eOne in association with VIS, the international studio division of Paramount Global, and is set to begin production later this year and debut in 2023.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Steve Blackman has extended his overall deal with Netflix. Blackman will write and produce new series and other projects under his Irish Cowboy production banner. In the works are sci-fi series “Horizon Zero Dawn” and ISS drama “Orbital,” as well as a fourth and final season of just-renewed “The Umbrella Academy.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Acorn TV original “Mrs Sidhu Investigate” has begun production in the UK. Produced by Monumental Television and Absolutely Productions, the mystery series, based on the BBC Radio 4 series of the same name, is slated to debut in 2023.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ID greenlit season 25 of “On the Case with Paula Zahn.” The season debuts Sunday, September 4, with the true crime show’s 350th episode.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Joe Pesci (“Goodfellas”) will star in Peacock comedy series “Bupkis,”as the grandfather of Pete Davidson’s character. The series is written, stars and is executive produced by Davidson. Pesci will star alongside previously announced Edie Falco, who will play Davidson’s mom. This is Pesci’s first television series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

More casting notes: Jeffrey Morgan (“The Walking Dead”) will guest on season 4 of Prime Video’s “The Boys.”…Charles Babalola (“The Outlaws”) will star as Shaka in Showtime’s upcoming series “King Shaka,” an epic drama centered around one man’s personal journey from stigmatized childhood to legendary king….Barbie Ferreira will not rejoin HBO’s “Euphoria” for season three. “After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,” posted the actress on Instagram.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season seven of “How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin” kicks off Sunday, August 28 at 9p with “Law & Order” star Martin taking over hosting duties from Hill Harper. “We are so excited to have Jesse join the HLN Original Series crime family,” said Nancy Duffy, SVP, Program Development at CNN. “He brings his gravitas and passion to telling the stories behind these incredibly dramatic historical events and true crime mysteries.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

“America’s Funniest Home Videos” kicks off season 33 on Sunday, October 2, and is doubling the weekly prize money for the new season. In addition, a live studio audience has returned for the first time in two seasons.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Out of Office,” an ensemble comedy about the blurred lines between working from home and private life, premieres Monday, September 15 at 8p on Comedy Central.
(Source: Cynopsis)

This takes the cake: In the new Food Network series “Outchef’d,” confident home cooks think they are arriving for an audition only to find they are actually heading into a head-to-head competition against a world-class chef. The series kicks off with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, September 27 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season two of Apple TV+’s “The Problem with Jon Stewart” premieres Friday, October 7. Episodes will debut weekly.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BET+ crime drama “That Family Business,” focused on a seemingly upstanding family that actually controls much of the East Coast underworld, kicks off season four on September 1.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Eminem and Snoop Dogg will transform the “VMAs” stage for a first of its kind performance of nominated song “From the D 2 The LBC,” inspired by the world of the Otherside metaverse, via a partnership with Yuga Labs. It’s Eminem’s first “VMA” performance in 12 years, and Snoop Dogg’s first in 17. The 2022 “VMAs” air live from Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The first line-up of stars who will be performing at the “2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards” includes Camilo, Carlos Vives, CNCO, Eslabon Armado, Grupo Firme, Maluma, Pablo López, Pepe Aguilar and Tini. The show airs Thursday, September 29 at 7p on Telemundo.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jennifer Aniston, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Poehler and Octavia Spencer are set to celebrate television Norman Lear on ABC tribute special “Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter,” airing Thursday, September 22 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Saturday night’s Hallmark Channel original movie premiere “Dating the Delaneys” was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program of the week among Households, W18+, and Total Viewers, elevating the channel to be the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network during Total Day and Primetime in the demos. The film averaged 2.0 million Total Viewers and 210,000 W25-54. Over at sister net Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Sunday night original movie premiere “Groundswell” became the #1 most-watched program in the Sunday 9p-11p timeslot among HHs, W18+, propelling the network to be the #3 most-watched entertainment cable network in Weekend Primetime.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MeTV is offering its first “Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza,” a month-long celebration. Featured programming includes a one-hour primetime special celebrating Svengoolie, a Svengoolie movie showcase every Saturday night, a new season of the Svengoolie companion series “Sventoonie.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Original comedy film “Las Vocales,” centered on a single mom whose son receives a scholarship to a prestigious school, premieres August 31 on ViX+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Saturday night’s Hallmark Channel original movie premiere “Dating the Delaneys” was the #1 most-watched entertainment cable program of the week among Households, W18+, and Total Viewers, elevating the channel to be the #1 most-watched entertainment cable network during Total Day and Primetime in the demos. The film averaged 2.0 million Total Viewers and 210,000 W25-54. Over at sister net Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Sunday night original movie premiere “Groundswell” became the #1 most-watched program in the Sunday 9p-11p timeslot among HHs, W18+, propelling the network to be the #3 most-watched entertainment cable network in Weekend Primetime.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Actor Joe E. Tata died August 25. He was 85. Tata was best known for his role as Nat on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Breaking – John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Michael Kenneth Williams, Connie Britton, Jeffrey Donovan, Olivia Washington, London Covington, Kate Burton
The Invitation – Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie Corneloissen, Alana, Boden, Sean Pertwee, Hugh Skinner, Virag Barany Courtney Taylor
Samaritan – Sylvester Stallon, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Pilou Asbaek, Dascha Polanco,
Sophia Tatum, Moises Arias, Martin Starr, Jaren Odrick 

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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $135 million.

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POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $115 million. 

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