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As YouTube took its first step onto turf long controlled by television — upfronts week in New York — the Google-owned video operation released new research affirming its connection with viewers. The new study conducted with the firm Talk Shoppe was summed up with the acronym RISE, short for relevance, intellectual, sensorial and emotional. It found that 86% of survey respondents said YouTube delivered relevant and intellectual programming, compared with results in the 73% to 79% range for other platforms. In terms of emotion, the number was 84%, edging social media at 80%. The lone category where YouTube did not come out No. 1 was in sensorial — aka the way programming looks and sounds — where it rated 72% and trailed streaming’s 76%. The stats were delivered as part of a breakfast hosted at the St. Regis Hotel. Tara Wolpert-Levy, VP of the Americas for YouTube, delivered remarks along with Andrew Robertson, CEO of ad agency BBDO, and prominent creator Mark Rober. … [Read more...] about YouTube Kicks Off Upfront Week With Research Asserting Its Bond With Viewers Is Tighter Than TV, Streaming Or Social Media

Comedy is back on NBC ’s fall schedule with an hourlong Friday block — comprised by Dwayne Johnson’s Young Rock and new George Lopez series Lopez vs. Lopez — but The Blacklist is not, put on the bench until midseason only for the second time in its 10-season run. As expected , the Quantum Leap reboot, starring Raymond Lee, landed the post- Voice Monday slot while La Brea is back in the Tuesday 9 PM slot where it launched with a bang last fall. Here is NBC’s fall schedule, which includes two new series in Quantum Leap and Lopez vs. Lopez , followed by additional information and analysis as well as descriptions of NBC’s new series for next season. NBC FALL 2022-23 SCHEDULE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY As expected, NBC is keeping the bulk of its schedule intact, with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday largely unchanged next fall, including One Chicago Wednesday, Law & Order … [Read more...] about NBC Fall 2022-23 Schedule: Friday Comedy Block Sends ‘Blacklist’ To Midseason, ‘La Brea’ Returns To Tuesday

Kangana Ranaut is one of the leading ladies in Hindi cinema who doesn't shy away from speaking her mind. Recently, in a chat with a news portal, the Manikarnika star was all praise for South films. Kangana said that people are able to relate to these films because they are deeply rooted in their culture. She condemned how actors in Bollywood and their star kids fly off abroad, watch English films, and talk only in English, which creates more gap between them and the audience. Adding that her intention is not to troll anybody, the actress told ABP Live, "With us, the kids go abroad to complete their studies. They talk in English, watch only Hollywood films. Talk differently. So, how will they connect? Dekhne me bhi ajeeb se aise lagte hai jaise uble hue ande (They even look weird like boiled eggs). So, people cannot relate." Citing the example of Allu Arjun-starrer Pushpa: The Rise , Kangana said that one of the reasons why the film worked is because the … [Read more...] about Kangana Ranaut Lauds South Films For Being Relatable; ‘They Are Deeply Rooted In Their Culture’

Getty WWE legend Ric Flair is back wrestling ... the Hall of Famer just announced he'll be returning to the squared circle this summer for the last time in his storied career. The 16-time World Heavyweight champion's opponent is not yet known. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. It's been a while since we've seen "The Nature Boy" in action ... Ric's last match was against the icon Sting when he was still a member of TNA Impact. In 2008, Flair officially retired from the WWE after the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels defeated him in a match -- where his career was on the line -- at WrestleMania 24. Getty Rumors about Ric's in-ring return intensified after the 73-year-old posted a video of him training with former TNA superstar Jay Lethal . In the clip, the "dirtiest player in the game" showed fans who question if he's lost a step that he still knows his way around the ring ... executing some of … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Ric Flair Announces Final Wrestling Match This Summer

Getty Kim Kardashian can add another magazine cover to her collection -- she's the star of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. The S.I. Swim crew made the announcement Monday morning -- Kim, Ciara , Maye Musk and music artist Yumi Nu will grace the cover for 2022. 41-year-old Kim wore her own SKIMS brand for the cover (shot by Greg Swales in the Dominican Republic) ... going with a nude-colored suit with matching arm-length gloves. Yup, the tea is true... @KimKardashian is our 2022 COVER MODEL! https://t.co/fdnQ3X87Wt — Sports Illustrated Swimsuit (@SI_Swimsuit) May 16, 2022 @SI_Swimsuit Kim's whole shoot looks futuristic -- one of her 'fits includes wearing a black Balenciaga bikini with leather pants as she sits on a motorcycle. KK joins a long list of icons who have landed the S.I. cover -- including Beyoncé , Kate Upton , Heidi Klum , Cheryl Tiegs and Tyra Banks . Gallery Launch Gallery The … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian Lands Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

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+

EXCLUSIVE: IFC Films and AMC + have snapped up the U.S rights to Freegard from directors Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn. The pic will see a theatrical release, PVOD and streaming debut on AMC+ later this summer. The project is inspired by the chilling true story of conman Robert Freegard ( James Norton ) and Alice Archer ( Gemma Arterton ), the woman who brought him down. A master manipulator, Freegard kidnapped countless victims, convincing them he was undercover MI5. A tale of lies, loyalty, gaslighting, fear, hope, and the investigation and high-stakes manhunt, which saved the life of Freegard’s final victim. Patterson and Lawn co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bronner ( The Mauritanian ) based on the article Chasing Agent Freegard by Bronner. The pic also stars Shazad Latif ( Star Trek Discovery ), Marisa Abela ( Industry ), Edwina Findley ( The Wire ), Sarah Goldberg ( The Dark Knight Rises ), Jimmy Akingbola ( Ted Lasso ), and Julian … [Read more...] about IFC Films & AMC+ Pick Up James Norton & Gemma Arterton Espionage Thriller ‘Freegard’

On Monday, New York City ’s Commissioner of Health and Human Hygiene, Ashwin Vasan, issued an advisory to residents that “All individuals, regardless of vaccination status or past Covid -19 infection, should wear a mask at all times when indoors and in a public setting.” The announcement notes that “New York City is approaching ‘high’ level of Covid-19 alert which represents high community spread,” according to the CDC . Today @NYCHealthCommr issued an advisory as the City approaches the high #COVID19 Alert Level. All New Yorkers should wear masks in all indoor public settings. Those at high risk of severe illness should avoid crowded settings and limit get-togethers: https://t.co/vgcrvAAAG4 pic.twitter.com/nZPEbbSMfX — nychealthy (@nycHealthy) May 16, 2022 The advisory is simply that: advice. But should the region tip into the high level of community spread, the CDC recommends that all residents “wear a well-fitting mask indoors in public, regardless … [Read more...] about New York City Issues Alert Advising Masks Be Worn Indoors As City Teeters On Edge Of “High” Transmission, Per CDC

EXCLUSIVE : Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is readying his next project, which will be on sale in the Cannes market with French seller Kinology . As previously revealed, in-demand French star Pierre Niney ( Frantz ) will lead cast on the buzzy French-language comedy The Book Of Solutions ( Le Livre Des Solutions ). Plot details are being kept under wraps on the hot project, but we hear it will be about a filmmaker trying to overcome creative demons. We also understand supporting cast will include Blanche Gardin, Camille Rutherford, Frankie Wallach and Vincent Elbaz. Producer is Georges Berman. Oscar winner Gondry returns to feature directing after a seven-year absence. Meanwhile, Niney is one of France’s most impressive young actors, known for movies including Yves Saint Laurent , Frantz and the upcoming Mascarade , which is playing in Cannes. The promising projects just keep coming at the Cannes market this year. … [Read more...] about Michel Gondry’s New Film ‘The Book Of Solutions’ On Sale At Cannes Market

Panic! at the Disco fans are putting their investigative skills to good use as they work to crack the code of ShutUpAndGoToBed.com, a cryptic website that popped up over the weekend appearing to tease an upcoming release from the Brendon Urie-fronted band. The site functions as a sleep calculator, gathering information about age demographics and bedtimes to access a personalized wake up time — but all of the countless combinations result in the same suggested time to rise: 6!01. Fans speculate that the unconventionally written time might be pointing toward a new Panic! at the Disco release as early as June 1. Every now and then, the website swaps out the time for L!LV, which could correspond to 5:55 or Viva! Las Vegas, linking back to Urie’s hometown. Don't be a diva, it's time to be free! Panic! At the Disco's NEW ERA IS COMING! #ShutUpAndGoToBed pic.twitter.com/DknAJ04Csj — Panic! Updates (@patdupdaters) May 14, 2022 An audio snippet on the site also features the … [Read more...] about Panic! at the Disco Appear to Plot Grand Return Via Cryptic Sleep Calculator Website