Traditionally, the second week in May is when the U.S. broadcasters announce what new and returning primetime series will be competing the following fall. But with production at a current standstill due to COVID-19 and no end in the immediate site, the outlets — ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and The CW — are scrambling to […]
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ABC will reintroduce its iconic “The Wonderful World of Disney” brand on May 20th with a roster of several iconic films. For four consecutive Wednesday evenings, beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in prime time on ABC, beginning with the broadcast world debut of Disney’s “Maona.” Additional titles include Marvel Studios’ “Thor: […]
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March 11th, 2020. It was the date when the entire sports landscape in the United States first took official drastic action due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An NBA player — later to be revealed as star Jazz center Rudy Gobert — was discovered to having the virus just minutes before tip-off of a Utah Jazz-Oklahoma […]
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The Big 3 networks, plus other platforms, will be teaming up for a two-hour international special on Saturday, April 18 called “One World Together: At Home.” Curated in collaboration with Lady Gaga, the event will feature Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie […]
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As announced on Monday’s edition of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Clare Crawley was selected as the next ‘Bachelorette’ to find love on the hit reality franchise. The 16th season of “The Bachelorette” premieres Monday, May 18 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. Episodes can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. Meet […]
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The live episode of ABC’s top-rated sitcom “The Conners“, fittingly entitled “Live from Lanford”, took place on Feb. 11. During the episode, Louise (Katey Sagal) received an opportunity that would send her away from Lanford, which prompted the Conner family to interfere in Dan’s (John Goodman) complicated relationship with her. The Feb. 11 episode also […]
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ABC has greenlit medical drama “The Good Doctor,” starring Freddie Highmore, for a fourth season. “’The Good Doctor’ has been a cornerstone on Monday nights and is one of those special heartfelt series that fearlessly tackles inclusivity,” said ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke. “David Shore’s thoughtful storytelling, combined with an incredible cast led by Freddie […]
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The hectic awards season culminates in 2020 earlier in the calendar year than in previous years, as the Academy Awards — the 92nd edition — takes place this Sunday, Feb. 9. The year of 2019 continued recent trends in cinema. Warner Bros.’ “Joker”, another highly-acclaimed comic book flick that grossed $1 billion worldwide, has been […]
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Yet another reboot comes to television when this spring, the revival of Vince McMahon’s XFL, short for the Extreme Football League, begins action. It first debuted back in Feb. 2001 to big TV audiences, but its viewership had quickly eroded and the league folded after one season. This time around, the XFL had more time […]