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After featuring The Bachelorette on the fall schedule the last two years, ABC is relocating another summer Bachelor franchise staple to fall, Bachelor In Paradise , which will keep its twice-a-week air pattern to help fill in the void left by veteran Dancing with the Stars moving to Disney+. Hot freshman Abbott Elementary has officially been crowned as ABC’s new flagship comedy series by giving it Modern Family ‘s Wednesday 9 PM tentpole time slot. ABC Upfront 2022: Deadline’s Complete Coverage Here is ABC’s fall schedule, which features three new series, dramas Alaska starring Hilary Swank and The Rookie: Feds , headlined by Niecy Nash, as well as Celebrity Jeopardy! , followed by analysis, including comments by ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich, and detailed descriptions of ABC’s new series for next season that have been picked up so far. ABC FALL SCHEDULE (New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT) MONDAY TUESDAY … [Read more...] about ABC 2022 Fall Schedule Has ‘Bachelor In Paradise’, ‘Abbott’ & ‘Big Sky’ Move, ‘AMLT’ & ‘Wonder Years’ Held

EXCLUSIVE : WME has signed Nigerian-American filmmaker Julius Onah ( Luce ) for representation. Onah is best known for his 2019 Neon drama Luce , based on J.C. Lee’s play of the same name, in which parents Amy (Naomi Watts) and Peter (Tim Roth) are forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher (Octavia Spencer) threatens his status as an all-star student. Luce made its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Director. Onah most recently co-wrote the Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic Samo Lives , which has Luce ‘s Harrison on board to star as the titular artist. He’s also attached to direct and produce that pic for Endeavor Content, along with the college admissions thriller Bad Genius . Erik Feig and Patrick Wachsberger will also produce the latter pic, … [Read more...] about ‘Luce’ Filmmaker Julius Onah Signs With WME

Ricky Martin ’s former talent manager has issued a stark warning to the Grammy winner and Emmy nominee: pay up or reap the whirlwind. Specifically, in “excess of USD $3,000,000, or according to proof, and unpaid commissions are accruing on an ongoing basis,” reads a complaint filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court by Rebeeca Drucker against The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story star. “ Rebecca Drucker saved Ricky Martin’s career,” says the often taunting 15-page breach of oral contract suit from the “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer’s manager from 2014-2018 and 2020-2022. “There is just one problem: Martin completely and maliciously refused to pay Rebecca the millions of dollars in commissions that he owes her under their management agreement.” The jury-seeking suit ( read it here ) adds that “Martin has now threatened Rebecca and is attempting to force her to sign an agreement with a nondisclosure clause to silence Rebecca about the abhorrent … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin Hit With $3M Unpaid Commissions Lawsuit; Ex-Manager Claims She Saved Him From “Potentially Career-Ending Allegation”

Actor, professional boxer and Indigenous rights advocate Kali Reis is set to star opposite Jodie Foster in True Detective : Night Country. With both leads in place, Season 4 of the crime thriller anthology series has received a formal greenlight by HBO . Reis recently burst into the Hollywood scene with her acting debut in the indie film Catch the Fair One, on which she also helped develop the story with director Josef Kubota Wladyka. Her performance earned her a special Jury Mention for Best Actress at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, where the film won the Audience Award, as well as a 2022 Indie Spirit Award nomination for Best Female Lead. It also got the attention of True Detective producers. Reis was identified as the choice for the co-lead opposite Foster weeks ago. It took awhile for her deal to get done as insurance and other issues had to be worked out in light of Reis’ boxing career. She has no upcoming fights scheduled at this time. In True … [Read more...] about ‘True Detective’: Kali Reis Joins Jodie Foster In Season 4 As It Gets HBO Greenlight

The National Association of Television Program Executives ( NATPE ) is moving its flagship January event from its long-time home in Miami 180 miles across the water to a new base in Nassau in the Bahamas . The plan, which many international execs have been aware of for several months, takes NATPE to the Bahamas Mar Resort and Conference Center from next year’s event, which takes place on January 17-19. This marks the first time NATPE will not take place on American soil. The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami has been NATPE’s home since 2011, though the previous two editions have been held online due to the Covid pandemic. Prior to that it was held in Las Vegas and further back in cities such as New Orleans, LA, New York, Houston and San Francisco. NATPE President and CEO JP Bommel claimed moving to Nassau would ensure “cost efficiencies and safety measures” for delegates, though pricing wasn’t revealed today. “After many months of research and discussions with our … [Read more...] about NATPE Moving Flagship Event From Miami To The Bahamas From 2023

Actor Mary Mara, best known for her roles in American shows like ER, Dexter, Criminal Minds and Law & Order , passed away on Sunday (June 26) at the age of 61. According to reports, the actress passed away due to drowning in Cape Vincent, New York. Ben Affleck's 10-Year-Old Son Crashes Rs 3 Crore Worth Lamborghini; Father-son Duo Spotted With Jennifer Lopez The news was confirmed by the New York State Police in a report published on Monday (June 27). The report revealed that "Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers." Variety report claimed the preliminary investigation suggested Mara died by drowning while swimming. The official cause of death will be determined after an autopsy, which will be performed at Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office. The late actress' representative released a statement to Variety and said that she was staying at the summer home of her sister … [Read more...] about Dexter And Criminal Minds Actress Mary Mara Passes Away

Rating: 1.0 /5 Star Cast: Chris Pratt, Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch Director: Antoine Fuqua, Ellen Kuras Available On: Amazon Prime Video Duration: 8 Episodes/ 45 Minutes Language: English Triggers: Violence, Drugs Usage, Death Plot: The Terminal List based on a book of the same name follows a Navy SEAL James Reece (played by Chris Pratt) as he realised that his entire platoon was killed a dangerous mission by the American government, under a false claim. Lightyear Movie Review: Chris Evans' Film Is Adorable, Funny And An Exciting Origin Story Review: The Terminal List is filled with twists and turns, through out the show, however, it underplays most of them and overestimates the power of Chris Pratt. Chris plays Navy SEAL James Reece who has many titles, recommendations and awards to his name, one of the other things he is known for is taking care of his platoon. However, when he is working on a mission in Syria, his … [Read more...] about The Terminal List Review: Chris Pratt’s Book Adaptation Thriller Falls Flat

Broadway box office held steady last week, with total grosses of $30,789,627 showing a 4% increase over the previous week even with two fewer shows on the boards. Of particular note, A Strange Loop and MJ have held on to their post-Tony Award strength: Both productions were among the roster’s full houses. A Strange Loop , which won the Tony for Best Musical, broke the Lyceum Theatre box office house record for a standard 8-performance week, taking $860,496 for the week ending June 26, a $15,183 bump over the stellar previous week. MJ pocketed $1,681,671, a $20,693 jump and setting a new house record at the Neil Simon Theatre for an eight-performance week. See What Shows Are About To Close Other strong performers of the week were Six , playing a seven-performance week due to one non-Covid cancelation and still grossing $1,200,308 (attendance was at 100.3% of capacity), and The Music Man , with Hugh Jackman back from his Covid quarantine and receipts … [Read more...] about Broadway Box Office Holds Steady At $31M; ‘A Strange Loop’, ‘MJ’ Set House Records

NBC has unveiled plans for its 46th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular special. NBC News’ Today anchors Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer will return for the second time to co-host the two-hour event which airs Monday, July 4 from 8-10 PM on NBC and will stream on Peacock. An encore presentation will follow from 10-11 PM ET/PT on NBC. The special will feature musical guests 5 Seconds of Summer, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, and Pitbull with Filmore. Freestyle Love Supreme ‘s Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Monroe Iglehart, Kaila Mullady, Dizzy Senze and Anthony Veneziale will appear for a special performance. Broadway’s Moulin Rouge! The Musical cast members Jacqueline B. Arnold, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Tasia Jungbauer and Jeigh Madjus will also perform, and celebrity chef and barbecue expert Chef David Rose will appear. This year’s broadcast, as in years’ past, will include inspirational stories from everyday heroes and celebrity guests about about what it means … [Read more...] about NBC Sets Annual ‘Macy’s 4th Of July’ Fireworks Special With 5 Seconds Of Summer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, More

The Supreme Court has been under the lens in a major way after its landmark ruling to reverse Roe v. Wade last week. Dawn Porter , director of documentaries including The Way I See It and John Lewis: Good Trouble , will now explore the history of the court, the justices, decisions and confirmation battles that have shaped the United States, in four-part docuseries Confirmed for Showtime . The series is produced by Porter’s Trilogy Films and Sony Pictures Television and will air in 2023. It comes after Porter struck an overall deal with the Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman-run Industrial Media, which is now owned by Sony. Porter will direct and exec produce with Holzman and Saidman exec producing for Sony. From the right to privacy, to access to the ballot, and all rights protected by the Constitution, the nine unelected justices of the Supreme Court have the final word on issues that shape our democracy and daily lives. The series unfolds during a … [Read more...] about Dawn Porter Explores Supreme Court In Showtime Docuseries ‘Confirmed’