In today’s TV news roundup, Nickelodeon’s new preschool series “Baby Shark’s Big Show” set its cast, and international advocacy organization Global Citizen will air its award special with host John Legend Dec. 19. CASTING Nickelodeon set the cast for its new preschool series “Baby Shark’s Big Show!,” which will premiere with an original holiday special
The season 4 premiere “The Good Doctor” received a good dose of delayed viewers, propelling it to the top of the audience charts. After seven days of delayed viewing, the premiere doubled its rating among adults 18-49 to a 1.4, making it the highest-rated scripted shows for the week of Nov. 2. “The Masked Singer”
Internet Money’s “LEMONADE” may very well be the jam of the fall, having recently dethroned Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” from the top spot on the Rolling Stone chart. Featuring an all-star crew of rappers, including Don Toliver, Gunna, and Nav — and with a remix headlined by Roddy Ricch — “LEMONADE” counts
An exhibition offering visitors the opportunity to experience the process of content development will be staged during the inaugural edition of the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) to explore the future possibilities of content convergence. “There are many possibilities for a story. It can become a product, a video game, a card game, or it
Taiwan has achieved many firsts in recent years — the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, the first to successfully contain the coronavirus pandemic, and the first to have an openly transgender cabinet member to lead the island’s digital and social innovation as well as fighting the coronavirus. Enter Audrey Tang, a child
Taiwan’s Mandarin Vision has been involved in film development, production and distribution since 2012, with the ambition of creating a solid platform for Mandarin-language directors, producers and investors. Its international sales operation, launched in 2016, has become a go-to destination for good quality, independent film, with recent titles including “A Sun,” “Detention,” “The Great Buddha+”
CAA asked a federal judge on Tuesday to end the 19-month standoff between the Writers Guild of America and the major agencies, as settlement talks between the guild and the agency have stalled. CAA asked Judge Andre Birotte for an injunction that would require the WGA to drop its boycott of the agency. The move
While making the period war film “Mosquito,” cinematographer Adolpho Veloso found himself at risk of losing more than great shots, he said, recalling the richly atmospheric locations in Mozambique, where the project filmed for five weeks. The true story based on the experiences of director João Nuno Pinto’s grandfather, who was shipped to the Portuguese
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Twenty-twenty has had more than its share of twists and turns. Between the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the wave of racial unrest, the world has been rocked to its core, and every industry hit pause to reevaluate its core values—the fashion industry included. De Beers Group is setting out to reset their
It is a good time to be Sasha Banks. The WWE star is not only rolling into this Sunday’s “Survivor Series” pay-per-view as part of her first run as SmackDown Women’s Champion, but she is fresh off her onscreen acting debut in the hit Disney Plus series “The Mandalorian.” Banks, who has performed in the
After 28 years in late night — the last 10 at TBS — it was long past time for Conan O’Brien to get out of the daily talk show grind. These days, O’Brien is probably more celebrated as a successful podcaster (“Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and producer of several more), the host of a
In the world of police procedurals CBS’ “SWAT” endeavors to be an aspirational look at a highly-specialized law enforcement unit. Working with consultants on the “practicality of tactical terminology and tactical strategies” gives the series and those working on it “a healthy respect for the badge and for the job, and certainly for the sacrifices
At the Senate Judiciary Committee’s four-plus-hour hearing Tuesday with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter’s Jack Dorsey, the two social media CEOs faced attacks from Republicans and Democrats alike about their policies. GOP lawmakers, as they have repeatedly, accused Facebook and Twitter of censoring conservative viewpoints while Democrats (as they have done previously as well) blasted
Zachary Levi will lead the cast of the inspirational family drama “The Unbreakable Boy” for Kingdom Story Company and Lionsgate. Levi will portray the father of Austin, a boy with both a rare brittle-bone disease and autism. But what makes Austin truly unique is his joyous, funny, life-affirming worldview that transforms and unites everyone around
Disney Plus, which launches Tuesday across Latin America, will see the U.S. streaming giant dive into local production, ramping up its already muscular original production output in the region, Disney Latin American executives said at a MipCancun Online panel on Tuesday. Concurrently, Disney Kids’ young adult and family programming looks set to add slightly edgier
Check out the new trailer for Mario Puzo’s The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone starring Al Pacino! Let us know what you think in the comments below. ► Sign Up for Fandango FanALERT: https://www.fandango.com/the-godfather-coda-the-death-of-michael-corleone-223816/movie-overview?cmp=MCYT_YouTube_Desc ► Watch on FandangoNOW: https://www.fandangonow.com/details/movie/mario-puzo-s-the-godfather-coda-the-death-of-michael-corleone-2020/MMV2A9BB4A2C77E30FB740E9A5A999B5B661?cmp=MCYT_YouTube_Desc Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to stay up to date
Netflix’s sci-fi drama “The Midnight Sky,” set for release next month, will see George Clooney as a scientist in the Arctic trying to protect a little girl, and prevent a group of astronauts from coming back home after a global catastrophe. “It’s two different worlds; we were basically saying we were going to shoot ‘The
Dawn Porter didn’t set out to become a documentary filmmaker. She was as an attorney before she hit the scene with her directorial debut, “Gideon’s Army,” in 2013. In fact, Porter wouldn’t even call herself a “director” until that film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Seven year later, Porter’s prolific contributions to the medium
Everyone’s favorite cat and mouse are taking their antics to New York City. Warner Bros. Pictures has unveiled a trailer for the upcoming “Tom and Jerry” movie, scheduled for a 2021 theatrical premiere. While the titular characters are animated in similar styles as the original television show, the new film diverges from tradition with live
Breaking News Cleveland Cavs player Kevin Porter Jr. allegedly punched a woman in the face and ripped out her weave during an altercation back in August … but Porter’s attorney says the claim is bogus. The allegations are spelled out in police reports obtained by Cleveland.com … which detail an August 16 incident involving Porter,
“The Breadwinner” director Nora Twomey will join “The Willoughbys” director Kris Pearn for a free “Meet the Masters” virtual conversation presented by the VIEW Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. PT. Twomey, who is co-founder and creative director of Ireland’s animation studio Cartoon Saloon, produced the studio’s current film, “Wolfwalkers,” was head
Rapper Lil Wayne has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by the U.S. District Attorney in the Southern District of Florida, according to court documents obtained by Variety on Tuesday. If convicted, Wayne (real name: Dwayne Michael Carter) could face up to 10 years in prison because he is a convicted felon.
On the heels of his historic partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment to launch 1868 Studios, Latin music superstar Rene “Residente” Perez Joglar is unsurprisingly setting down real estate roots in Los Angeles. The four-time Grammy and 25-time Latin Grammy award winner has paid $5.8 million for a decidedly sophisticated estate in prime Encino, the leafy
A reality game show based on the popular card game Uno is in the works, Variety has learned. The potential series hails from the television division of game maker Mattel along with Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens and Greg Lipstone of Propagate and John Quinn. Silverman, Owens, Lipstone, and Quinn will all serve as executive producers.
“Woke” has been renewed for Season 2 at Hulu, Variety has learned. The news comes about two months after the release of Season 1, which dropped in its entirety on the streamer on Sept. 9. Season 2 of the comedy series will consist of eight episodes. Inspired by the life of artist Keith Knight, “Woke” stars
The Television Academy Foundation has reworked its Summer college internship and fellowship programs for 2021, in recognition of the pandemic and the resulting uncertain job market. Applications for the summer 2021 programs are now available for eligible undergraduate and graduate students, and can be filed through Jan. 19, 2021. Among 55 early career opportunities, the
Monday night saw the return of four CBS series to decent numbers. All four were back a little later than usual in the broadcast season due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, “The Neighborhood” in particular delivered a solid ratings performance, scoring a 0.9 among adults 18-49 and drawing just over 6 million total viewers. That
The label of a character actor tends to be interpreted as general audiences calling someone “that guy” in a movie. Stanley Tucci seems slightly above that description, bringing memorable and popular performances to the mainstream. From the purple-haired host Caesar Flickerman to Nigel, the lovable confidant of Miranda Priestly that gets stabbed in the back,
Check out the official Tom & Jerry Trailer starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Michael Peña! ► Visit: http://www.fandango.com?cmp=MCYT_YouTube_Desc Want to be notified of all the latest movie trailers? Subscribe to the channel and click the bell icon to stay up to date. US Release Date: March 5, 2021 Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Rob