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Scarlett Johansson is getting into the reality television business. The Black Widow star is exec producing Assassins, a new series greenlight at Peacock. The series comes from Sony’s B17 Entertainment and founders Brien Meagher and Rhett Bachner are exec producing alongside Johansson. Assassins follows a group of players competing in a game of strategy and wit inspired by the live-action game played in real life around the world. From the moment they arrive, each player is assigned a target — one person they must eliminate before the season is out. But in this game, every hunter is also the hunted, and no one is ever safe. With shifting alliances and deception, only the most calculating player will survive to win it all, per the logline. The game, which is popular on college campuses, is essentially a version of tag, which itself was turned into Ultimate Tag for Fox in 2020. It is the latest competition series based on a real-life game and follows, most notably, Peacock’s own series The Traitors, which is loosely based on Mafia. NBC is currently airing The Traitors: New Blood with Peacock airing season six of the celebrity edition next year. There have been a number of competition series where contestants are hunted; CBS aired Hunted, based on Channel 4’s British series, for one season in 2017, while The Runner, which came from Pilgrim Media Group and Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, launched on go90 in 2016. It’s not clear how Johansson got involved in Assassins, but she becomes the latest A-list star to exec produce a reality competition, joining the likes of Brad Pitt, who exec produces Fox’s Lego Masters. B17 Entertainment is behind series including Fox’s Extracted, ABC’s The Final Straw and Roku’s Thanks A Million. |
posted 10/13/2026 |
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Lucian Piane, a songwriter and music producer known best for his work on multiple seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, died October 12 in a traffic accident, according to Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office records. He was 46. The online records note that Piane died in the street. He reportedly was struck by a car Monday morning in Glendale and died from his injuries. Piane worked as a composer and producer on the first eight seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race and was behind some of the show’s biggest musical numbers including The Baddest Bitches in Herstory,” “Shade: The Rusical,” “Rucapella,” “Glamazonian Airways (Part 1 and Part 2),” “Hot in Tuckahoe” as well as several finale songs including the three from Season 8: Bob the Drag Queen’s “I Don’t Like to Show Off,” Naomi Smalls’ “Legs” and Kim Chi’s “Fat, Fem & Asian.” He co-wrote and produced RuPaul‘s biggest hits including “Cover Girl,” “Sissy That Walk,” “Jealous of My Boogie,” “Peanut Butter,” “Geronimo,” “Freaky Money,” “The Beginning,” “Born Naked,” “Champion,” “Sexy Drag Queen,” “I Bring the Beat,” “Let the Music Play,” “Feel Like Dancin” and “Main Event.” Born on October 4, 1980, in Kansas City, Missouri, Piane was a classically trained composer and graduate of New York University. He composed scores for the HBO documentary An Omar Broadway Film and the film Pretty Ugly People. He wrote the song “Year End Rap,” which blogger Perez Hilton performed on his VH1 special, What Perez Sez. Piane also wrote the song “Stunning” for Calpernia Addams for her reality television show Transamerican Love Story. He earned a Grammy nomination and an RIAA Platinum Album Award for his production work alongside Marc Shaiman on the Hairspray film soundtrack. His credits also included arrangements for the film Team America: World Police and writing music for the 76th Annual Academy Awards. Prior to his death, on October 10 he was taken into custody by Glendale police for allegedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. He was detained again the following day for an alleged assault on an officer or emergency personnel. He was issued citations for both incidents and given a court date of October 12. Worried fans and friends previously had commented on some alarming videos he had posted on Instagram, saying ,”You gotta get sober and stay sober Lucian. Please ❤️ we love you” and “This is so sad to see. Lucian please seek help.” |
posted 10/13/2026 |
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Holiday on a Budget |
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Olympic gold medalist figure skater, TV personality and sports broadcaster Tara Lipinski will challenge Christmas fanatics to create Yuletide magic on a dime in HGTV's new competition series Big Bargain Holiday Showdown, premiering Tuesday, November 10, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In each of the festive six episodes, two teams of friends, family and neighbors will battle to prove who has the most holiday spirit without blowing their shoestring budget. With the help of DIY experts, Ashley Dixon and Clinton Tharp, the teams will have just 48 hours and $500 each to transform one room in their home into a stunning winter-themed wonderland using ingenious design hacks, custom projects and smart spending. Each deck-the-halls duel will be judged by holiday artist, designer and Glitterville Studios founder Stephen Brown and interior designer and 37th Burleigh founder Pelar Fullilove who will crown a Christmas champ and award bragging rights, a cash prize and a surprise from Santa. "I've spent my whole life being judged on ice," said Tara. "Now I'm trading the ice for a whole new type of winter competition to prove you don't need a Santa-sized budget to make some serious holiday magic." Fans can stay tuned for more show updates on HGTV's digital platforms at HGTV.com and via @HGTV and #BigBargainHolidayShowdown on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Fans can follow Tara Lipinski @taralipinski on Instagram. Each new episode of Big Bargain Holiday Showdown will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max(R) beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11. Big Bargain Holiday Showdown is produced by Leopard USA Ltd. |
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"Surprise"! Prime Video Returns Kids' Favorite for 2 |
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The live-action game show Surprise & Seek has been renewed for two season at Amazon Kids+, with Season 2 getting a Halloween-themed makeover. The show, which hailed from INE Entertainment, led by Eric Day and Mark Koops, was the first unscripted original series for Kids+. The show transforms “the classic game of hide-and-seek into an epic adventure.” The second season of the show will get a Halloween theme and has been retitled Surprise & Scream. It was filmed at two acclaimed Halloween attractions in Kansas City’s Historic West Bottoms neighborhood, in partnership with Full Moon Productions. “The new season sends kids into imaginative worlds where they must hide from the seeker, race against the clock and dodge slime, confetti blasts and more to find every friend and claim the golden spectacles,” according to producers. Meanwhile, Season 3 promises to feature the series’ biggest game yet, producers say, as dozens of kids will compete in an expanded competition. Season 2 is currently streaming, while Season 3 is set to debut in 2027. The show is available to Kids+ subscribers through Prime Video and on Fire TV and Alexa Tablets. The first season of Surprise & Seek was nominated for a 2025 Primetime Emmy nomination for best art direction. “We’re thrilled to bring Surprise & Seek back to Kids+,” said Aaron Berman, head of original shows for Kids+. “Kids fell in love with the game the first time around, and this new Halloween season turns up the fun with more imagination, more surprises, and a whole lot more mess. We couldn’t be happier to keep building it with our partners at INE Entertainment.” |
posted 10/13/2026 |
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Rolling "Y Deis" with... Celebrities |
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A second series of hit Welsh-language quiz show Y Deis (The Dice) starts on Wednesday October 14, with a special celebrity Welsh learners’ episode, during S4C and BBC Radio Cymru’s annual Wythnos Dathlu Dysgu Cymraeg (Celebrating Learning Welsh Week). Welsh rugby legends Alun Wyn Jones and Jonathan ‘Fox’ Davies, who led Wales to the 2019 Grand Slam, team up to take on comedian Mike Bubbins and presenter Eleri Sion, alongside singer-songwriter Aleighcia Scott and actress Mali Ann Rees. The winning team sees their jackpot donated to the charities of their choice. Hosted by BBC Radio Wales Breakfast presenter James Williams and filmed in Cardiff, Y Deis sees three teams of two – whether friends, family members or colleagues – go head-to-head across a series of dynamic rounds. Teams build their pot by combining quick thinking and clever tactics with the roll of the dice, where a single throw can dramatically change the course of the game. Only one team can make it through to the final, where they face a tense and relationship-testing race against the clock to try and claim the Jackpot. The new series, produced by Cardiff-based Slam Media, will feature a total of 40 x 30-minute episodes, and 4 x 45m Celebrity Specials bringing back the unique mix of general knowledge, strategy, luck and high-stakes entertainment that has made Y Deis a hit with viewers. The format has already shown international appeal. Last year, Irish-language broadcaster TG4 acquired the rights to create An Deis, its own Irish-language version, also filmed in Cardiff. A further 22 episodes have been commissioned from Tyrone Productions for its second series, whileS4C has also commissioned a children’s pilot. |
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RJ Mitte, who played the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and became a disability-rights activist from his experiences living with cerebral palsy, died Monday. He was 34. Mitte’s reps confirmed the news, saying he died by suicide in Brownsville, Texas. The Associated Press reported that Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa declared Mitte dead at about 1:30 p.m. local time Monday at what she believed was his home. She said an autopsy will be performed. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” his reps said. Mitte, whose Breaking Bad character Walter Jr also had CP, would build a platform on disability awareness and inclusion due to the popularity of the series, which ran from 2008-13 and garnered 58 Primetime Emmy nominations, winning 16 including two for Outstanding Drama Series. Mitte was part of the cast that won the then-SAG Awards’ Ensemble in a Drama Series trophy in 2014, having been nominated in the category the previous two years. The breakout role led to parts in movie and TV series. He starred in the 2021 drama Triumph, playing a high school senior who tries at extreme cost to be a wrestler despite having cerebral palsy. He also starred opposite Dove Cameron in 2024’s Love Me Dead and opposite Finn Wittrock in 2025’s Westhampton. His most recent credit, per IMDb, was starring opposite Lin Yin in the indie pic Talking to Strangers. The drama had a red-carpet screening less than two weeks ago — September 30 — at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills. On the small screen, his credits included Switched at Birth, Now Apocalypse and The Guardians of Justice (Will Save You!). He also voiced a role in HCBS Final Rule: The Animated Series, a series of shorts designed to highlight changes to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Community Based Services for people with intellectual disabilities in California. Mitte also appeared in an episode of "Chris Hardwick's All-Star Celebrity Bowling", which was due to air on AMC before the network shifted to scripted shows. The run has since found a second life on YouTube. Beyond his acting career, Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, was an outspoken advocate for disability rights. He served as a Screen Actors Guild spokesman for actors with disabilities, as well as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children's. He was also president of The Mitte Foundation, supporting philanthropic efforts and community initiatives while using his platform to challenge stereotypes and promote greater representation for people with disabilities. If you or anyone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources. You are not alone, and help is available 24/7.
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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BIG Brother bosses are taking a page out of Survivor’s playbook as they prepare to pull out all the stops for the franchise’s milestone 30th season. With Survivor recently going all-in for its landmark 50th season, The U.S. Sun is reporting that Big Brother has similar ambitions for Season 30 – including an all-star cast packed with some of the game’s most iconic veterans and an increased prize pot. A CBS source close to the show told The U.S. Sun that producers are already looking ahead to the milestone Big Brother season and want to go bigger than ever. “Season 29 will be back to newbies,” the source said of the upcoming season. “They might throw one vet in there to shake things up but otherwise will be new people.” “Season 30, however, they plan on going all out like CBS did with Survivor 50,” the insider added of the season expected to air in 2028. “It will be an all-star season with some of the most iconic vets of the game.” “The budget will be bigger and they want to increase the prize money too to $1 million. They want it to be the biggest season of Big Brother yet,” the source explained. The plans would mark a major departure from Season 29, which is expected to return to the show’s traditional format of casting a fresh batch of players – although the door could be left open for one familiar face to cause some chaos. But Season 30 is where things are expected to take a turn. Rather than simply bringing back a handful of recognizable Houseguests, the show’s bosses are looking at making the 30th season a full-blown celebration of Big Brother history, with an all-star lineup designed to rival the spectacle CBS created for Survivor 50.
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posted 10/12/2026 |
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For the first time in its 54-year history on CBS, television's longest-running game show will broadcast in real time as THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT: LIVE HOLIDAY SPECIAL airs Sunday, Dec. 13 (8:00-9:00pm, ET/PT) on CBS. This high stakes, must watch primetime holiday television event unfolds as it happens, raising the pressure with every passing second. Viewers will gain unprecedented behind-the-scenes access alongside host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray, the models, and the production team as they race to keep the show on track, resetting games, transforming the stage and beating the clock. Lucky contestants will "Come on down!," to play fan-favorite games Plinko, Cliffhangers and Lucky $even, before spinning The Big Wheel for a shot at a luxury showcase - all played out live. The same week, CBS will celebrate Drew Carey's milestone 20th season with THE PRICE IS RIGHT: 20 SEASONS OF DREW CAREY, highlighting his two decades as host, airing Tuesday, Dec. 15 (8:00-9:00pm, ET/PT) on CBS. The special takes a look back at Drew's most memorable moments since he began hosting in October 2007, featuring twenty years of "Come on Down's!," jaw-dropping spins at the Showcase Showdown, heartwarming contestant stories, impressive wins, hilarious bloopers, surprising fun facts, and some of Drew's most iconic Halloween costumes throughout the years. The hour will also feature favorite celebrity appearances from past episodes including Mila Kunis, Jack Black, Snoop Dogg and more. Plus, Drew will share his thoughts on why he believes THE PRICE IS RIGHT has remained a beloved television institution and what hosting the legendary game show has meant to him throughout his 20 seasons. THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT: LIVE HOLIDAY SPECIAL is produced by Fremantle. John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer. THE PRICE IS RIGHT: 20 SEASONS OF DREW CAREY is produced by Fremantle. James Davis and John Quinn are the executive producers. Both specials will be available to stream on Paramount+ |
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"Extracted" Expands to Production Hub |
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Following the breakout success of FOX's hit survival competition series Extracted, which has attracted more than 45 million viewers across its first two seasons, FOX Entertainment Global today announced the debut of its new, turnkey production hub in the wilds of Lake Kenyir, Malaysia with its jaguars, pythons, and treacherous terrain. The modern, hi-tech facility - which FOX will introduce to international buyers during client briefings at this week's MIPCOM CANNES - is set to unlock a faster, more efficient, and cost-effective model for licensees around the world to adapt and produce localized versions of the hugely popular format. The new hub, where Season Three of FOX's U.S. network series just wrapped, combines one of the world's most dramatic natural survival environments with a specialized, state-of-the-art production ecosystem designed specifically for international format licensees. Purpose-built around the needs of FOX's hit series and subsequent international adaptations, the Malaysia hub dramatically reduces the time, complexity, and cost traditionally associated with launching a premium, large-scale survival competition. A permanent headquarters and sets, experienced local crews, established production workflows, and scalable production models allow buyers to step directly into a production that's already been built, tested, and proven. Rather than spending months recreating the world of Extracted, format licensees can dramatically reduce pre-production time and cost and instead focus on casting compelling local personalities and telling stories that resonate with their own audiences, while FOX Entertainment Global provides the production foundation vital to the series' success. "Extracted has all the ingredients of a universally resonant format: a powerful premise, stunning visuals, unforgettable family dynamics, and incredibly high stakes," said Prentiss Fraser, President, FOX Entertainment Global. "The infrastructure we've built in this Malaysia hub accelerates the series' international expansion, offering licensees the infrastructure and expertise to create their own versions more efficiently, while delivering the scale and intensity that make the show so compelling." Located in the breathtaking wilderness of Lake Kenyir, the hub creates an environment that feels truly untamed while remaining remarkably accessible for international productions, including regional airports and transportation, accommodations, and medical services. Malaysia's experienced English-speaking crews, centralized global access, and attractive tax incentives of up to 30% on qualifying production spend, make it as compelling commercially as it is creatively. In addition, licensees can access significant tax incentives in neighboring Australia on qualifying post-production expenditures there. Behind the scenes, Extracted's Malaysian production operation deploys more cameras than the Super Bowl, capturing every decision, every survival challenge, and every emotional family moment at a cinematic scale that has become synonymous with the franchise. Combined with permanent standing infrastructure, the result is a production ecosystem unlike any other in unscripted television. |
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Good Formats Brings "El Rosco" to Mipcom |
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Valencia-based Good Formats is presenting two U.S. pilots of the long-running European word game “El Rosco” at Mipcom, targeting North American buyers for the first time. Produced in Los Angeles, “Run the Ring” is a half-hour English-language version, while “El Rosco” runs for an hour in Spanish. Both feature Spanish TV presenter Christian Gálvez, who has hosted more than 3,500 episodes featuring the game. First introduced on Italy’s Canale 5 in 1999, the word game has appeared in more than 10,000 episodes across 12 countries, according to Good Formats. The format has never aired in North America, said Andrea Olcese, its original showrunner. Olcese has partnered with U.S. producer Lincoln Hiatt to develop the two versions, which differ in language and running time. “All of the essential elements and beats of our format are applied across both editions of the pilot,” Hiatt told Variety. “Both feature returning champions who have the potential to become popular heroes the way Ken Jennings was.” Jennings won a record 74 consecutive games on “Jeopardy!” in 2004 and later became the show’s host. According to Hiatt, both pilots include returning champions competing against challengers and a progressive jackpot. Their different lengths are intended to offer broadcasters alternative scheduling options. |
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The BBC may have pulled the plug on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK but the show must go on and its new home is keeping production local. Streamer WOW Presents Plus, where the new RuPaul’s Drag Race UK All Stars will launch next fall, will remain in the UK rather than moving to an international production hub, Deadline reports. The competition series will stream on the platform alongside all eight seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and the three seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs. The World. “It has been a pleasure working with everyone at The BBC, and we wish them well,” Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato said in a statement. “While we don’t get to choose when opportunity knocks, we could not be more excited for this new chapter.” The Drag Race franchise is a global phenomenon with local editions around the world, including Canada, México, Belgium, France, Brazil, Australia, the Philippines, and more. MTV recently renewed the original RuPaul’s Drag Race for Season 19 and ordered Season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Bailey and Barbato added, “Historically, during times of anxiety and regression, the queer, trans, and drag communities are often targeted. Today is no exception. We at World of Wonder are so grateful to our members for their support, and we remain steadfast in the values that make RuPaul’s Drag Race more than just a fiercely entertaining show. For millions, it’s a lifeline, a safe space, and a celebration, and WOW Presents Plus is incredibly proud to keep providing that platform.” News of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK All Stars came after The Sun reported the BBC had axed the main series amid major cuts at the British broadcaster. |
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Amber Siyavus, who competed on Season 8 of Big Brother, has died, the Clark County medical examiner in Nevada confirmed. She was 46. According to her death records, Siyavus died October 9 at a residence in Las Vegas. The cause and manner of death are pending. Longtime Big Brother host Julie Chen Moonves posted a remembrance to Siyavus on Instagram reels Monday, alongside a clip of Siyavus’ Big Brother post-eviction interview: “Rest in Peace Amber. Hard to believe but I know you are back in our eternal home with our Creator. Thank you for your heart and honesty. We will remember you with love.” Siyavus competed on season 8 of Big Brother in 2007. During her time on the show, she became close to her fellow housemates, Jameka Cameron and Dustin Erikstrup, and was known for some emotional and quite often tearful moments, earning the nickname “Whamber.” Siyavus was evicted eighth and finished in seventh place. Dick “Evel Dick” Donato went on to win the season. One challenge she won was a chance to play for $10 million as a contestant on the short-lived CBS series "Power of 10". In January 2018, Siyavus’ 18-year-old daughter, Lexi Tomcavage, died in an apparent suicide, according to TMZ, which was first to report Siyavus’ death. Survivors include his fifth wife, Susan, whom he married in 2019. He was briefly married to American Graffiti actress Candy Clark — they starred together in When You Comin’ Back, Red Ryder? — in the late ’70s. |
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MasterChef Poland contestant Mariusz Komenda has died. He was 44. Komenda, who appeared as a semi-finalist on MasterChef Poland, died months after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in January. His death was announced by the program’s production team, TVN, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Polish outlets Do Rzeczy and Onet reported. “It is with great sadness that we received the news of Mariusz Komenda’s death,” TVN wrote on social media, per the outlets. “Mariusz was part of the MasterChef family. We will remember him as a man full of passion, energy, and a love for cooking.” Komenda appeared on the eighth season of MasterChef Poland in 2019, and he later made several appearances in subsequent seasons. Following his death, the creators of MasterChef said in a statement, per Do Rzeczy, “Mariusz was part of the MasterChef family. We will remember him as a man full of passion, energy, and a love for cooking.” “It’s difficult to find words to express our grief. We share in his grief with his family, loved ones, and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. Mariusz, we will miss you very much,” the message concluded. Komenda was diagnosed with glioma, a malignant brain tumor, in January. He received his diagnosis after being admitted to the hospital with a “suspected stroke,” he later explained on Instagram in March. “I thought it was just a temporary crisis. Unfortunately, the reality turned out to be far harsher. After detailed tests, I received [my] diagnosis,” Komenda wrote. Speaking further about his diagnosis in another post, Komenda said, “That moment completely changed my life and the lives of my loved ones. Since then, I have been fighting every day for my health and a return to normalcy.” The late TV star underwent two major head surgeries, along with radiotherapy and intensive rehabilitation, Do Rzeczy reported. He was treated at the National Medical Institute in Warsaw and the Provincial Specialist Hospital in Legnica, according to the outlet. In April 2025, Komenda opened the Father & Son restaurant with his son in Środa Śląska, per Do Rzeczy. |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Mike Ditka, the fiery NFL legend and analyst who exuded toughness, was a part-time actor and inspired the classic recurring Saturday Night Live about “Da Bears,” died today. He was 86. His family announced the news in a statement Friday, but did not provide a cause or place of death. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family’s statement reads. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears‘ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family.” Known for his intensity and volatile temper, Ditka was a star player for the Chicago Bears and later two other teams from 1961-72, becoming the first tight end elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That was followed by a legendary coaching career that saw him lead the 1985 Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl Championship. That team lost just one game all season en route to the title and is widely considered among the greatest in NFL history. He also was a longtime NFL TV analyst, starting with NBC in 1993, shortly after his coaching career ended. He then worked for CBS in the early 2000s before joining ESPN in 2004, contributing to its Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown programs through 2015. Ditka also also did analysis during the cable’s Monday Night Football doubleheader games in 2007 and 2008. Born on October 18, 1939, in Cambridge, Pennsylvania, Ditka played his college ball at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was named an All-American in his senior year. Drafted fifth overall by the Bears in the 1961 AFL Draft, he became the pre-merger league’s Rookie of the Year. He went on to play with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys — helping the franchise win its first Super Bowl — before retiring after the 1972 season. He was hired to coach the Bears in 1982 and led them to the 1984 NFC title game. The next season was the special one. Rife with colorful star players including Jim McMahon, Walter Payton, Michael Singletary and enormous rookie William “The Refrigerator” Perry, the 1985 Bears blew through the competition, losing only once en route to the championship. The team also is famous — some would argue infamous — for recording “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” a tongue-mostly-in-cheek rap song released during that regular season. The charity project became a sensation, narrowly missing the Billboard Top 40 and earning a Grammy nomination. Ditka left the Bears after the 1992 season but would return to coaching with the New Orleans Saints from 1997-99. He was a popular TV pitchman and did some acting on the side. He played himself opposite Will Ferrell in the 2005 youth-soccer comedy Kicking & Screaming, in the 1993 finale of NBC’s Cheers and on episodes of L.A. Law, Coach, Becker and Entourage. He portrayed a football coach on two episodes of the network’s 3rd Rock from the Sun in the late ’90s. He also guested on late-night talk shows hosted by Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno and others and was interviewed for many documentaries including ’85: The Greatest Team in Pro Football History and Requiem for a Running Back. He was also a guest on an episode of "The Great Food Truck Race". But among his most famous TV moments were ones where he didn’t even appear. In 1991, NBC’s Saturday Night Live debuted “Bill Swerski’s Superfans,” a wildly popular recurring sketch about devoted followers of “Da Bears” and their iconic Coach Ditka. The likes of George Wendt, Joe Mantegna, John Goodman and SNL’s Chris Farley, Mike Myers and Robert Smigel and others downed beers and brats as they extolled their sports icons with a genuine reverence. Ditka made a cameo in one of the sketches, delivering the iconic, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night” line. The skits remain embedded in pop culture lore. In October 2011, longtime Chicago resident Barack Obama celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ’85 Bears Super Bowl win with a ceremony at the White House. Ditka presented him with a No. 85 Bears jersey bearing the president’s name. In his remarks that day, Obama said: “Some of you may remember that back in 2004 when I was running for the Senate, some people trying to draft Ditka to run against me. I will admit I was a little worried — ’cause he doesn’t lose.” Information on survivors and a memorial service was not immediately available. |
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Somehow, Game Shows Feel Good in a Place Like This |
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and in the world, today announced the launch of AMC Movie Trivia Game Show, the Company's first-ever mobile game. Developed in partnership with Hoyt Games and renowned puzzle creator David L. Hoyt, AMC Movie Trivia Game Show gives movie fans a fun way to test their knowledge of everything from classic Hollywood favorites to today's biggest blockbuster films. AMC's first-ever mobile game offers daily movie trivia, as well as exclusive in-game benefits for AMC Stubs members. Available now as a free download through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. AMC's first-ever mobile game offers daily movie trivia, as well as exclusive in-game benefits for AMC Stubs members. Available now as a free download through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore. Available as a free download through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore beginning today, AMC Movie Trivia Game Show features four new movie-themed puzzles every day, along with thousands of additional movie trivia challenges available within the app. Players solve each puzzle by determining a single “solve word,” testing their knowledge of movie history, iconic characters, memorable quotes, franchises, filmmakers, and more. This unique “solve word” puzzle logic, invented by David L. Hoyt, puts a whole new spin on movie trivia. AMC Movie Trivia Game Show also integrates with AMC Stubs, providing exclusive in-game bonuses and puzzle-solving benefits for members of AMC's loyalty program. "Movie fans love putting their film knowledge to the test, and AMC Movie Trivia Game Show gives them a thrilling new way to do that every day," said Ellen Copaken, SVP, Business Development, AMC. "As AMC's first mobile gaming experience, this app reflects our continued focus on finding new ways to connect and engage with moviegoers beyond the auditorium while creating additional value for AMC Stubs members." AMC Movie Trivia Game Show was created in collaboration with Hoyt Games and David L. Hoyt, whose newspaper, digital and mobile games are played by millions of people every day. Hoyt is the author of Jumble, the world's most widely played daily word puzzle, as well as the inventor and author of USA TODAY Word Roundup and USA TODAY Up & Down Words. He also created See & Solve Trivia Game Show and founded the David L. Hoyt Education Foundation, which promotes play-based and collaborative learning. “I really love movies, so teaming up with AMC Theatres to create what I believe is the best movie trivia game of all time is a dream come true,” said David L. Hoyt. “Our unique “solve word” logic lets us do something really different—create puzzles that are fun to solve while helping players discover fascinating things about movies and Hollywood they never knew before. I absolutely love that!” |
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Fremantle today announces the international rollout of a new high-stakes entertainment format Stacks of Cash, confirming series commissions from CBS in the US and the Seven Network in Australia. Created and produced by Eureka (Wonka: The Golden Ticket; Holey Moley; The Floor; Farmer Wants A Wife) and represented globally by Fremantle, Stacks of Cash supersizes the addictive fun of stacking games, built into a primetime spectacle of a nail-biting game show, with instant family play-along. Contestants answer general knowledge questions to win giant shapes worth real cash, then use an enormous claw to build an increasingly teetering tower. But they never know which of the 30+ shapes is coming next - a circle, a teddy bear, a top hat - the sheer variety makes stacking increasingly challenging as the tower rises. As the money grows, so does the tower, creating can’t-look-away suspense as every new shape leaves one question hanging in the balance: will it stay or will it fall? For US broadcaster CBS, a new series is hosted by Emmy Award-nominated actor Mike O’Malley. For Australian broadcaster Seven, a new series has been commissioned, with host details to be announced . The format has seen early success with the European debut of the show this summer on Portuguese broadcaster TVI. Locally titled Linha D'Ouro the launch episode ranked number one in its timeslot across total viewers, commercial target and young adults, whilst multiple episodes also claimed TVI’s number one show of the day. All three territories were filmed at the dedicated Stacks of Cash production hub based in Portugal, enabling multiple international adaptations to be produced from a single world-class location while maximising creative collaboration, production efficiencies and global scale. Chris Culvenor, Co-CEO Eureka Studios said: "Everyone has played a stacking game on their phone. We brought it to life with giant teetering towers and combined it with a rapid-fire quiz. It's a massive primetime format that looks like nothing else on TV, and will have the whole family playing along. We're thrilled CBS and Seven have backed it, and we can't wait to see the format keep stacking up around the world." Ben Crompton, Head of Global Entertainment, Fremantle said: “Stacks of Cash is a real edge-of-your-seat gameshow with huge set pieces and a unique visual identity: exactly the kind of big, instantly playable entertainment that can bring viewers together, shouting at the TV. By combining the brilliant creative brains at Eureka with Fremantle’s global network, we created a production model that we know buyers are looking for; delivering both scale and value. These commissions from CBS and Seven, alongside the fantastic response on TVI, shows a real vote of confidence in the format’s international potential.” Stacks of Cash will be presented by Fremantle at MIPCOM in Cannes as part of a wide-ranging global slate, including another new format from Eureka, The Tunnel, alongside unveiling a raft of brand-new game shows, dating formats and more. Recent entertainment launches by Fremantle include the UK streaming hit Handcuffed and supersized comedy Holey Moley. Stacks of Cash is based on a format developed by Eureka Studios Group Pty Ltd and Seven Network (Operations) Limited. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Rikkie Proost, Sonya Wilkes, David Tibballs, Ves D’Elia and Ed Egan are executive producers. |
posted 10/9/2026 |
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Sass Jordan, a rock singer and longtime judge on Canadian Idol, has died. She was 63. The musician’s family shared on Instagram that she “peacefully crossed over to the other side” on Thursday, Oct. 2, while “surrounded by her loving family.” “She remains in our hearts, an inimitable force of nature,” her family wrote alongside a photo of Jordan cuddling a cat. “An irreplaceable being of light and joy!” Born in England as the daughter of a French literature professor and a ballerina, Jordan moved to Montreal at 3 years old and began playing guitar with her friends in Westmount Park as a young teen, her publicist Eric Alper shared after her death. By the time she was 16, Jordan was fronting bands in downtown Montreal clubs. “Over four decades, she gave Canadian rock one of its most recognizable voices, carved out space for women in a genre long dominated by men, and opened doors for the young musicians who came through her band,” Alper said in a statement. He also described Jordan as a “woman whose generosity and fire touched everyone who shared a stage, a studio or a kitchen table with her.” Two years after beginning her recording career as co-lead vocalist on “Come On (Baby Tonight)” from Bündock’s album Mauve, Jordan released her solo debut, Tell Somebody. The title track rose to number 11 in Canada and she won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist the following year. She was subsequently nominated for Best Female Vocalist in 1990, 1993 and 1995. “She was one of the funniest, most foul-mouthed people I’ve ever met and I adored every minute of hearing her talk,” Alper told CTV News after Jordan’s death. “She knew exactly what she wanted to do at such a very early age and she never took it for granted and she got to do it. Throughout her career, Jordan toured alongside Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Van Halen. In 2003, she joined Canadian Idol as a judge and remained on the show for all six seasons. Three months before her death, Jordan canceled her performances for the remainder of the year because of what her team described as a “serious medical condition,” per the Fort Frances Times. Her last performance was at Peterborough Musicfest in July. “Jordan is survived by her husband, Derek Sharp, daughter Stella Jordan-Sharp (Daniel Yepes), stepdaughter Brianne Sharp, brother Daniel Jordan (Isabelle Courville),” her publicist said in a statement. “The family asks for privacy as they grieve, and thanks fans around the world for the love and music they shared with Sass across her remarkable life.” |
posted 10/8/2026 |
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The season openers for CBS’ “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race” soared double digits over last year in delayed viewing. Following its milestone Season 50, the Season 51 debut of “Survivor,” which dropped on Wednesday, Sept. 23, brought in 6.9 million viewers across three days of multiplatform viewing, according to Nielsen figures. That’s up 13% over the Season 49 premiere, which brought in 6.1 million viewers in fall 2025. Likewise, as “The Amazing Race” premiered its 39th season the following Wednesday on Sept. 30, the opener scored 4.6 million viewers across three days of viewing, rising 21% from the fall 2025 debut, which brought in 3.8 million viewers. And elsewhere on CBS’ unscripted slate, the “Big Brother” Season 26 finale also benefitted from delayed viewing following its Oct. 1 debut. The season concluded with 5.1 million viewers tuning in for the finale across three days of multiplatform viewing, rising 7% from the season’s average viewership of 4.75 million. During “Big Brother” Season 28, the competition series celebrated its milestone 1000th episode, becoming the first primetime series ever to reach 1,000 original episodes and even earned two Guinness World Records titles. |
posted 10/8/2026 |
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American audiences are buying into NBCUniversal’s expansion of The Traitors. The Traitors: New Blood has raked in more than 7 million new cross-platform viewers to the franchise within its first two weeks, according to internal data. That’s a 45% expansion of the franchise’s cross-platform reach, bringing it to more than 22 million total viewers, NBCU says. Per the company, 65% of New Blood’s multi-platform audience was new to The Traitors franchise. Linear contributed the greatest share, expectedly since the series’ launch on broadcast was the big draw here. The series is picking up traction on streaming, as well, likely among the audience that is already used to watching The Traitors U.S. version (which features a celebrity cast) on Peacock. Nielsen data shows that New Blood ranked as the No. 1 next-day broadcast season on streaming during the week of Sept. 21 based on minutes viewed. |
posted 10/8/2026 |
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How to "Save Money" |
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Japanese game show “Save Money” has been acquired by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. The company snapped up the worldwide format distribution rights outside of Japan. The show was developed and produced by Chukyo TV. The game sees contestants given a large cash prize which has the potential to be slowly depleted as they answer questions about the price of items from other countries. The difference between the actual value and the contestant’s answer is deducted from their winnings, meaning the closer they get to the end of the game the more money they’re seeking to protect. “‘Save Money’ has a brilliantly simple premise that makes it instantly engaging and easy to play along with,” said Linfield Ng, NBCUniversal Formats sales VP. “Chukyo TV has created a fun, high-stakes game with a universal hook that we believe will translate brilliantly for audiences around the world. It’s another exciting addition to our growing slate of formats from Asia, a region that continues to be an important focus for us as we bring fresh, distinctive ideas to the international market.” The show has aired more than 20 episodes across the Nippon Television Network in Japan, with Season 1 averaging two million viewers per episode. The show has ranked no. 1 in its timeslot on Japanese terrestrial TV. |
posted 10/8/2026 |
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"Wizards of Baking": Year Three |
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Ready your wands for a new season of the magical fan-favorite series, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, premiering Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network and HBO Max, and rolling out globally with international premiere dates and times to be announced. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic first film in the series, the new season introduces a tournament twist with four teams of three, each representing one of the four Hogwarts Houses - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Comprised of returning competitors, each team will feature cake artists, bakers, and pastry chefs, who have previously proven their talent and passion for Harry Potter, though none has ever lifted the Wizards of Baking Cup in victory. Also new this season, hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) are joined by two new "Ministers of Baking," cake royalty Duff Goldman and celebrated pastry chef Sarah Mountain who will judge the teams' showpieces and determine which House will earn the trophy and a once-in-a-lifetime VIP trip to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter (also known as Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo). "We're so excited for all Harry Potter and baking show fans across the world to see this season's amazing showpieces," said Oliver Phelps. "The all-star teams will leave our audience spellbound." Added James Phelps, "We feel like the luckiest hosts because we get to be part of this fun tournament, with some of the world's best bakers and chefs, and celebrate the anniversary of the first film in a series that sparked a global phenomenon." This is only the beginning of a bountiful holiday slate from Food Network. The merriment begins on Monday, November 2nd at 8pm ET/PT with the premiere of Holiday Baking Championship. Host Jesse Palmer welcomes twelve bakers to Santa's Village, the bustling campus at the North Pole where holiday magic is serious business. Throughout the season, the bakers must prove they have the creativity, skill, and teamwork needed to support the big boss himself. Every challenge is designed to help Santa and his operation succeed, from creating festive treats to solving delicious holiday dilemmas. The competition begins with a team-building phase inspired by Santa's belief that great things happen when people work together, and the bakers are divided into the Elf Squad and the Reindeer Crew. But once the teams dissolve, the competition becomes every baker for themselves. Judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Molly Yeh decide which talented baker will earn the title of Holiday Baking Champion and win $25,000. The ultimate holiday present returns Sunday, November 8th at 8pm ET/PT when Guy Fieri combines everyone's favorite culinary competition with the most wonderful time of the year in Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas. Thirty-two jingle-bell-rockstar chefs are teaming up as duos to make both sweet and savory dishes in a one-of-a-kind holly jolly tournament. These chefs will try to sleigh the competition all for a shot at the $100,000 prize and some seriously sweet charity cash. With festive flavors, fierce battles, and enough Christmas spirit to stuff a stocking, the holidays have never been this delicious. Competing teams include Jet Tila and Alex Guarnaschelli; Ashley Holt and Britt Rescigno; Tobias Dorzon and Kenny Gilbert; Marcel Vigneron and Hung Huynh; Kevin Lee and Shota Nakajima; Dale Talde and TJ Obias; Mei Lin and Alex Stupak; Sara Bradley and Nini Nguyen; Stephanie Izard and Damaris Phillips; Gabe Bertaccini and Zac Young; Aaron May and Adam Sobel; Grace Pak and Rocco DiSpirito; Curtis Stone and Mitzi Reyes; Brian Malarkey and Carlos Anthony; Stephanie Boswell and Aarti Sequeira; and Molly Coen and Chayil Johnson. Each week, Hunter Fieri and commentators Tiffani Faison and Justin Warner provide insight into each team's strategy. In holiday episodes of the baking game show Sweet Deceit, premiering Monday, November 16th at 9pm ET/PT, host Josh Peck challenges teams of three competitors to search for deceptive, hyper-realistic sweets hiding in plain sight in real-world holiday-themed locations. Josh hilariously commands the on-screen hijinks as he leads contestants through four rounds as they try to identify masterfully disguised sweets created by world-class cake artists. Escalating in difficulty round by round, the teams work together to determine what is cake and prove it with their teeth by biting into their best guess, all in pursuit of a total prize up to $12,000. The cheer-filled episodes feature locations including a cozy cabin, a festive ice rink, Santa's workshop and more. Across the season, Josh is joined by a rotating group of elite cake artists specializing in edible illusions, including Jose Barajas, Jonny 'Jonny Cakes' Manganello, Andrew Fuller, Ashley Holt, April Julian and Liz Marek. Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown returns with a twist on Tuesday, November 17th at 8pm ET/PT and this season, it's Team Bobby Flay vs. Team Brooke Williamson as the culinary icons host the ultimate holiday party with festive food, outrageous games, and fierce competition. In this girls vs. guys battle, Brooke joins forces with chefs Antonia Lofaso and Ayesha Nurdjaja, while Bobby teams up with chefs Michael Voltaggio and Michael Jenkins. Each week, eager guests arrive ready to join the teams to celebrate, but as the cocktails flow, holiday traditions are put to the test, team pride takes over, and the party quickly spirals into an all-out culinary showdown. Guests include Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, Adrienne Cheatham, Leah Cohen, Tiffani Faison, Viet Pham, Damaris Phillips, Marcus Samuelsson, Jet Tila, Bryan Voltaggio, Geoffrey Zakarian and Claudette Zepeda. |
posted 10/8/2026 |
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