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CELEBRITY NEWS: JUNE 12, 2023
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Grace Teefey (Selena Gomez’s sister) – 10 years old
Dave Franco (“Now You See Me” movies/ “21 & 22 Jump Street”) – 38 years old
Kendra Wilkinson (Kendra On Top/ E!’s Girls Next Door) – 38 years old
Adriana Lima (Model) – 42 years old
Robyn (Pop Singer) – 44 years old
Lil Duval (Comedian) – 46 years old
Jason Mewes (“Jay And Silent Bob” movies) – 49 years old
Hideki Matsui (former MLB Baseball Player) – 49 years old
Finesse Mitchell (Comedian) – 51 years old
Jenilee Harrison (Three’s Company) – 65 years old
Timothy Busfield (Thirtysomething) – 66 years old
Ella Joyce (Roc) – 69 years old
Marv Albert (Sportscaster) – 82 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 6/12/23)
GSN: Hey Yahoo (Premiere) at 8pm

The Television Critics Association has canceled its summer press tour amid the ongoing WGA strike, and uncertainty about DGA and SAG-AFTRA negotiations with the AMPTP. “The summer 2023 tour is canceled. Even if the guilds and studios reach agreements in the coming weeks, we’ve come to the point at which it’s no longer feasible to organize the tour, never mind plan for our own travel,” read a statement to TCA members. Winners of the TCAA Awards will be announced without an in-person celebration.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The IATSE has approved $2 million in financial aid for its union members affected by the WGA strike. “For those who are struggling, you are not alone: the 170,000 kin of our Alliance are with you, and help is available,” said IATSE International President Matthew Loeb. “We trust these proven industry charities to deliver this much-needed support directly to IATSE members who need it most, and we will continue to explore all avenues to provide necessary assistance to our members as they weather the storm during the writers’ strike.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Meanwhile, The Black List, a platform for writers to showcase their work, has suspended studio access to its services. The organization has also cut the material fees for writers during the walkout.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC has canceled “Young Rock” after three seasons, and “Grand Crew” after two. The net picked up mockumentary series “St. Denis Medical,” focused on an underfunded Oregon hospital, starring Wendi McClendon-Covey (“The Goldbergs”).
(Source: Cynopsis)

The CW has picked up the first three seasons of crowdfunded historical drama “The Chosen.” The series, following the life of Jesus Christ, starts its CW run on Sunday, July 16 at 8p. “’The Chosen’ is based on the biggest IP of all time and is truly a one-of-a-kind series that tells this historically significant story in a captivating, dramatic and premium way,” said The CW President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz. “This show has already connected deeply with viewers around the world, and The CW will expand its audience even further.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

It looks like “Walker Independence,” the “Walker” spinoff canceled by The CW after one season, won’t be reappearing for a second season elsewhere, reports TV Line. EP Jared Padalecki had gone on record saying producers were “aggressively” looking for a new home for the western, but no taker was found.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Food Network has ordered a second season of “Ciao House.” The show’s season one reached more than 13.7 million total viewers across platforms and averaged .73 P18+ and .96 W18+ Live+3 rating, up 62% and 71% respectively from Food Network’s year-to-date prime average.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Four pilots won’t get off the ground at ABC. The net has passed on legal drama “Public Defenders,” starring Anthony Anderson; medical drama “The Hurt Unit,” starring Benjamin McKenzie and Melissa George; “Keeping It Together,” starring Ellie Kemper; and “Judgement,” with Sarah Shahi.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The next project for “Arthur” creator Marc Brown is preschool animated series “Hop,” greenlit by Max. Co-creators and fellow “Arthur” alums, Peter K. Hirsch and Tolon Brown, will join Brown in bringing his children’s book illustrations to life on “Hop,” produced by Epic Story Media and animated by Loomi Animation.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The Africa Channel is teaming with The Wild Africa Fund and the Pan African The Rockstar Group for the US premiere of the Music for Wildlife concert series. The format of the concert series introduces audiences to both established and new African musicians while raising awareness for wildlife conservation. The first of over 100 concerts premiered June10.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HGTV’s “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?” is back for a new season on Monday, July 10 at 9p. The renovation series attracted more than 12.7 million total viewers in its freshman run.
(Source: Cynopsis)

WE tv docuseries “Breaking the Ice,” following figure skating champ Rory Flack’s journey to lead the first diverse competitive synchronized ice skating team, premieres Thursday, July 6 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A new season of “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy and Juan” kicks off Friday, June 23 at 10p on Discovery. Series firsts include a “gold mine intervention” when a miner asks for help to save his stubborn mine boss.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Daily sign-ups for Netflix averaged 73,000 versus the prior 60-day average in the four days after the streamer alerted US subscribers that it was cracking down on password sharing. That’s up 102%, according to data from Antenna, which reports the jump exceeded the subscriber surge during the pandemic. And it was more than enough to compensate for cancellations, which rose 26.5%.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50” premieres June 15 on BET+. The two-part special documents Union’s 50th birthday celebration on a journey across Africa.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Another two-parter, HBO’s “The Golden Boy,” debuts Monday, July 24 at 9p. The doc tells the story of boxing sensation Oscar De La Hoya.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FOX Sports revealed its new commercial for this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. The network’s promo features USWNT superstars including Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, Rose Lavelle, Crystal Dunn and Naomi Girma. Additionally, FOX Sports’ newest soccer analyst and co-captain of the champion 2019 USWNT, Carli Lloyd, makes a cameo appearance along with FOX Sports host Rob Stone and Aly Wagner, the network’s lead match analyst for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
(Source: Cynopsis)

TNT’s “The Lazarus Project” reached nearly eight million total viewersafter three nights of sneak peek airings and the official premiere on June 4. The Sunday premiere was watched by more than 2.3 million total viewers. The drama currently ranks as the #3 new ad supported cable drama this year among P25-54.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Discovery Channel’s freshman series “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” scored a 1.08 Live+3 rating among viewers 25-54 and was the highest-rated network telecast, aside from Shark Week, in over a year. The series is on pace to become Discovery Channel’s highest-rated freshman series in three years. Since its debut on Sunday, May 7, “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” has reached seven million total viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Thomas Sarnoff, son of NBC founder David Sarnoff, died June 4. He was 96. In addition to his role as EVP, West Coast and President of NBC Entertainment Corp. from 1965-77, Sarnoff held key roles at the Television Academy and TV Academy Foundation, and founded the Archive of American Television.
(Source: Cynopsis)

76TH ANNUAL TONY AWARDS (2023) – COMPLETE WINNERS LIST
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Today’s Jackpot is $324 million. 

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – $60.5 million
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – $55.4 million
The Little Mermaid – $22.8 million
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 – $7 million
The Boogeyman – $6.9 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

CELEBRITY NEWS: JUNE 9, 2023
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Xolo Mariduena (Cobra Kai/ NBC’s Parenthood) – 22 years old
Laurie Hernandez (2016 Olympic Gold Gymnast) – 23 years old
Mae Whitman (Good Girls/ NBC’s Parenthood) – 35 years old
Natalie Portman (“Thor: The Dark World”/ “Black Swan”) – 42 years old
Matthew Bellamy (Lead Singer of Muse/shares son Bingham with Kate Hudson) – 45 years old
Wes Scantlin (Lead Singer of Puddle of Mudd) – 51 years old
Tamela Mann (Mann & Wife/ Meet The Browns) – 57 years old
Gloria Reuben (Mr. Robot/ ER) – 59 years old
Johnny Depp (“Pirates of the Caribbean” movies/ 21 Jump Street) – 60 years old
Michael J. Fox (Spin City/ Family Ties) – 62 years old
T.D. Jakes (Religious Leader) – 66 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 6/9/23)
AMAZON FREEVEE: Tribunal Justice (Premiere)
APPLE TV+: The Crowded Room (Premiere)
APPLE TV+: The Snoopy Show (Premiere)
APPLE TV+: Duck & Goose: When Duck Met Goose (Premiere)
MAX: First Five (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Tex Mex Motors (Premiere)
NETFLIX: This World Can’t Tear Me Down (Premiere)
NETFLIX: The Playing Card Killer (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Bloodhounds (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Human Resources (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: An Unforgettable Year – Autumn (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: The Lake (Premiere)
ROKU: Match Me in Miami (Premiere)
ROKU: Batalla en Abuela’s Kitchen (Premiere)

(SATURDAY 6/10/23)
HGTV: Build It Forward (Premiere) at 6pm
OXYGEN: New York Homicide (Premiere) at 9pm

(SUNDAY 6/11/23)
ABC: The 66th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade at 12pm
CBS: The 76th Annual Tony Awards at 8pm
REELZ: Prince: The Final Secret (Premiere) at 9pm

AMC Networks plans to scale back after “overspending,” shared EVP and CFO Patrick O’Connell at the Gabelli Funds Media and Entertainment Symposium. “I think over the last couple of years, AMC, to a lesser degree, but the industry broadly, overspent on programming [and] overspent on marketing, as well,” O’Connell said, noting that prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company’s content spend averaged between $950 million and $1 billion, but it increased to “about $1.35 billion” last year.” “We’ve made a commitment to take that back down to pre-pandemic levels,” he said.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tom Holland says he is taking a year off after “The Crowded Room.” Based loosely on the crimes of Billy Milligan, who was diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, the 10-episode Apple TV+ miniseries stars Holland. “We were exploring certain emotions that I have definitely never experienced before,” Holland said. “And then on top of that, being a producer dealing with the day-to-day kind of problems that come with any film set added that extra level of pressure. I really enjoyed it, but then again, the show did break me.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Bryan Cranston plans to quit acting in 2026. The Emmy-winning actor also said he will relocate to France with his wife and shut down his production company, Moonshot Entertainment, when he turns 70 in three years. “It’s about taking a chance,” he told British GQ. “I’m used to that feeling of not knowing.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Hulu is moving into Lisa Vanderpump’s French residence with “Vanderpump Villa.” The announcement of the 10-episode unscripted series came after the premiere of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” reunion on Wednesday. Vanderpump will executive produce the series, along with Bunim/Murray Productions and Entertainment 360. The series currently does not have a launch date.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tiffany Haddish and Hearst Media Production Group inked a deal to develop two new unscripted series. The actress and comedian will serve as executive producer on the projects, which are part of HMPG’s slate of development initiatives within its entertainment unit. The first series explores the dynamic between successful women who have engaged in romantic relationships with homeless men. The second features the psychotherapist, author and lecturer Elliott Connie, who recently released his latest book, The Solution Focused Brief Therapy Diamond.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO ordered “Untitled Brad Ingelsby Task Force Project” (w/t). Mark Ruffalo will star in and executive produce the series about a task force of law enforcement officers, written and produced by Ingelsby (“Mare of Easttown”), with Jeremiah Zagar serving as director and executive producer.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A&E Networks is expanding its “Secrets of” franchise with a second season of “Secrets of Playboy” and the premieres of “Secrets of Miss America” and “Secrets of the Penthouse.” Stories are told through archival footage and exclusive content.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Black Sands Entertainment and Composition Media inked a multi-million dollar anime production deal. The comic book publisher will co-create a series adaptation of “Black Sands: The Seven Kingdoms,” with investment from both companies; Composition Media will fully fund the project’s development. The series tells the story of a young boy who travels to far-off lands in pursuit of his dream of ruling Kemet.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Gaumont Animation and Studio 100 Media signed a first-look deal. The company behind Kristen Bell’s “Do, Re & Mi” will co-produce and distribute an slate of series and films with the “Maya the Bee” producer. Said Martin Krieger, CEO of Studio 100 Media, “This collaboration opens new avenues for creative synergies, and we are delighted to enter into this groundbreaking partnership with Gaumont.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Intuitive Content formed a co-production partnership with HotDish Productions. The documentary and unscripted TV production company will develop long-form content for brands with the branded production house, catering to a new model of brand storytelling. “We’re whipping up a recipe that fuses our expertise in documentary-style filmmaking with HotDish’s specialization in branded capabilities,” said Patrick Weiland, president of Intuitive Content.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Special Ops: Lioness” with Zoe Saldaña premieres July 23 on Paramount+. Inspired by a real-life US Military program, the series follows Joe (Saldaña) as she navigates her personal and professional life amidst the CIA’s war on terror. Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Laysla De Oliveira and Michael Kelly also star.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Niall Horan is the first to debut Vevo’s “Extended Play” series. The former One Direction bandmate will kick off the new musical franchise by weaving intimate versions of songs from his new album, “The Show,” with stories set across various locations. According to JP Evangelista, Vevo’s SVP of content, programming and marketing, the series will “show appreciation for the art behind the song, and the moments that make the music.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

SHOWTIME Sports’ Wilt Chamberlain docuseries “Goliath” premieres on July 14. The three-parter focusing on Chamberlain’s life, career and legacy will be directed by Rob Ford and Christopher Dillon and debut on demand and streaming on July 14 for Paramount+ and SHOWTIME subscribers. The linear debut is July 16 at 10p, with a new episode released each Sunday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Cat’s out of the bag – Hulu’s “Secret Chef” premieres June 29. All 10 episodes of the unscripted competition series set in an underground kitchen labyrinth will drop on the platform on the premiere day. Led by an “animated talking hat” and connected by a series of conveyor belts, ten contestants must perform cooking challenges and rate the final dishes in blind taste tests.
(Source: Cynopsis)

BYUtv renewed “Studio C” for seasons 17 and 18. The first is slated to premiere in 2024, and the second will kick off with an hour-long 200th episode featuring 18 past and current cast members, including the return of all 10 original actors.
(Source: Cynopsis)

This Sunday’s 76th Tony Awards may not have writers, but it will have starpower. Said President of The Broadway League Charlotte St. Martin and President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing Heather Hitchens, “This year’s Tony Award nominees are a reflection of a tremendous year of Broadway. The show will feature performances by Broadway’s brightest lights – from breakthrough performers to industry icons – in recognition of the momentous productions wowing audiences worldwide.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

National Geographic sinks its teeth into “Sharkfest” on July 2. The month-long shark-viewing experience will include 72 hours of programming on Nat Geo, Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney+, Hulu and ESPN2.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Phylicia Rashad, Shannon Wallace and Jon Chaffin have signed on to star in “Diarra from Detroit” on BET. The three actors will lead the dark comedy series opposite Diarra Kilpatrick later this year.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Soccer superstar and 2022 FIFA World Cup champion Lionel Messi is moving to Inter Miami CF. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and current World Cup holder accepted the offer from the team co-owned by David Beckham, including a $30 million signing bonus and a cut of profits from image rights, including jersey sales, which could hike up his annual salary to approximately $75 million. According to multiple reports, Apple played a part in Messi’s move, offering him a percentage of revenue from new MLS Season Pass signups. The production company also revealed that a new four-part docuseries on the soccer legend will air on Apple TV+.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC Sports Chief Pete Bevacqua is departing NBCUniversal. Taking on a new role as the athletic director at his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, Bevacqua is the latest high-level executive to leave the media giant following former CEO Jeff Shell’s exit. Bevacqua will stay on until the end of the month, according to a memo to staffers. “Anyone who knows Pete will tell you that other than his family, Notre Dame is his next greatest love, and now he has been given the opportunity to have a huge impact on their storied sports programs and the institution in general,” said Mark Lazarus, NBCU TV chairman, in a statement.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Eight-time Formula 1 Grand Prix winner Daniel Ricciardo and actor Will Arnett are teaming up to host alternate telecasts of Formula 1 races with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. In collaboration with ESPN, the production company will produce three telecasts of “The Grandstand with Daniel Ricciardo and Will Arnett,” hosted by the driver-actor duo. The new series is slated to debut with the Pirelli Canadian Grand Prix on June 18 on ESPN2, with the traditional telecast airing on ABC. The two other editions will take place for the United States Grand Prix in Austin, TX, on October 22, and the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 18. “This is going to be a hoot!” said Ricciardo. “As you’d expect, Will and I are going to have some fun with the show, but we’re hoping it just feels like you’re watching F1 with your mates. We will have some amazing guests, plenty of laughs and with some luck, bring fans another step closer to the sport I love so much. Buckle up, America!”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Formula 1 is taking a turn into the scripted TV business. Felicity Jones (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) has signed on to star in and produce the organization’s first sanctioned scripted series, family drama “One” from Bedrock Entertainment, Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby. The series will center on a family-owned Formula 1 team.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FOX Sports booked its broadcast team for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023. Two-time FIFA Women’s Player of the Year and co-captain of the USWNT at the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 Carli Lloyd and a lineup of former soccer players and commentators will comprise the roster of announcers and match analysts for the upcoming competition. Alexi Lalas will serve as the lead studio analyst, and Heather O’Reilly and Stu Holden will provide insights and analysis. Five-time FIFA Women’s World Cup goalie with Canada and current General Manager of the Portland Thorns Karina LeBlanc, along with Kate Gill and Ariane Hingst close out the roster of international analysts.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Canela Media entered an exclusive partnership with Futbol Sites. Canela Media will be the sole partner for Futbol Sites US Hispanic advertising inventory, featuring bilingual sports content on the platform. “Futbol Sites’ digital assets complement the already growing Canela Deportes content offering and will provide advertisers the only way to reach Hispanic sports fans through strong media brands across CTV, O&O sports sites and social media,” said Canela Media VP of Sports Felipe Osorio.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Luna Lauren Velez, Dean Scott Vasquez, Tobe Nwigwe, Sarah Stiles, Lena Parker, Frank Marrs, Aidan Devine

STREAMING MOVIES
Flamin’ Hot (Hulu and Disney +) – Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Emilio Rivera, Vanessa Martinez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub, Pepe Serna, Bobby Soto, Jimmy Gonzales, Matt Walsh, Carlos S. Sanchez, Hunter Jones, Carlos Solorzano, Brice Gonzalez

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