The first round of the NHL ’s 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs is history, and now the eight surviving teams are ready for their close-up. The National Hockey League said today its annual behind-the-scenes docuseries Quest for the Stanley Cup will return this month for its first run with new league partner ESPN . Narrated by Corey Stoll, Season 7 bows May 27 on ESPN + at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, with new episodes premiering on subsequent Fridays through July 8. A first-look special titled The Quest Begins will premiere May 20 on NHL Network and the league’s social outlets. Quest for the Stanley Cup chronicles the Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning as they compete for the chance to hoist the oldest trophy awarded to a North American sports franchise. All but Florida has won it before, but the Panthers are hot off the team’s first Presidents’ Trophy, which is … [Read more...] about NHL’s ‘Quest For The Stanley Cup’ Returns For First Season On ESPN+
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Critics Choice Real TV Awards: ‘Top Chef’ Whips Up Leading Five Nominations; Netflix Tops Networks
Top Chef leads the field with five nominations for the fourth annual Critics Choice Real TV Awards, which were announced today. Netflix scooped a dozen noms to top all networks and platforms. Launched in 2019, the Critics Choice Real TV Awards celebrate programming across platforms and also recognize industry leaders with special awards highlighting career achievements. The 2022 ceremony hosted by Randy and Jason Sklar is set for June 12 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. “Given its ongoing popularity across broadcast and cable networks, streaming services and other platforms, it’s clear that unscripted programming is deserving of special recognition by the Critics Choice Association,” said Ed Martin, President of the Critics Choice Association’s TV Branch. “The exciting programs and diverse personalities selected by our five nominating committees represent the best that this multi-faceted genre has to offer.” Here are the nominees for the fourth annual … [Read more...] about Critics Choice Real TV Awards: ‘Top Chef’ Whips Up Leading Five Nominations; Netflix Tops Networks