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Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery
We Have Come To Terms...
Paramount Offers Concessions to Close WBD Acquisition
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Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with dozens of US states, removing a major hurdle to its $110bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta told a news conference that state officials agreed to terms after securing commitments to protect competition across film and television, and broadcasting.
Still, "the settlement is not a vote of support for this merger," Bonta said. "I don't think these two companies should merge."
Paramount chief executive David Ellison hailed the resolution, saying: "Our shared aim was an outcome that best serves consumers, workers and - most importantly -the creative community so vital to the art of visual storytelling."
In a statement, Ellison said that now the state attorneys general and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) concerns had been addressed, "we have complete clearance for this merger and look forward to putting these commitments into action".
Ellison had previously threatened to move studio operations out of California. However, the WGA said it continues to believe the deal "will cause damage to writers and the industry at large".
The guild said it was forced to settle its own lawsuit because, as a non-profit, it could not afford to fight the merger alone without government support.
The studio is set to pay $17.5m into the WGA health fund, cover legal fees, and prohibit writer layoffs at CBS News Broadcast for five years.
Bonta said the settlement will help boost film production in the US.
Under the agreement, Paramount must release at least 30 films each year. To prevent the studio from fulfilling its annual quota with low-budget or automated content, Bonta said there were strict guardrails against "AI-generated" films. Officials wanted to guarantee "real, robust movies" that generate economic activity and put people back to work, he added. If Paramount fails to meet its annual production quota, it will be forced to sell its 49% stake in Miramax.
"Divestitures are part of our solutions to all three markets," Bonta said, arguing the deal turned what could have been a "falling off the cliff in domestic production into a huge increase," leading to more movies, jobs, and economic activity.
Though Ellison previously indicated the merged company would keep its headquarters in California for the foreseeable future, Bonta clarified that this commitment was not written into the legal agreement. "It's not part of the deal," Bonta said. To ensure remaining terms are enforced, Paramount has agreed to the appointment of an independent monitor to oversee ongoing compliance with the settlement.
California led the legal push alongside a coalition of state attorneys general from Arizona, Colorado, and New Jersey.
Under the deal's initial terms, Paramount must ensure 20% of all film production takes place in the US for the first two years, rising over 30% over the following three years.
While mergers typically lead to corporate overlap and redundancies, Bonta maintained that it would be a "job creator" that will put people back to work across the industry.
Thanks to the deal, Bonta said that economic activity would be "$300m to $1.5bn more, at minimum, for film and TV production right here in our country".
"Importantly, that is the baseline. That is the minimum," Bonta said, noting that production commitments could surge by up to 700% if Congress passes a federal film tax credit.
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Wheel with Friends
Wheel of Fortune Teams with Words with Friends
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Zynga has launched a new collaboration event for Words With Friends, with Vanna White dropping into the game for the Wheel of Fortune event.
Starting today, fans can buy a vowel across both screens as Words With Friends makes its Wheel of Fortune debut. Known as the all-in-one word game destination, Words With Friends has brought millions of players together through a shared love of words, from classic head-to-head matches with friends to solo games and daily challenges.
Currently airing its 44th season in syndication and streaming on Peacock, Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ in the US and on Crave in Canada, Wheel of Fortune continues to be one of the most successful and beloved game shows in television history. Now, the two-word icons are coming together on the same board and giving fans new ways to play, whether they're watching from the couch or making their next move in-game.
- Words With Friends Week on Wheel of Fortune (Sept 21-25): Each night during the integration will feature a Words with Friends puzzle using the crossword puzzle category. During the round, the puzzleboard will be stylized to resemble the Words With Friends game board, with random spaces featuring a DL (Double Letter) or TL (Triple Letter) icon. When a contestant correctly calls a consonant that is placed on one of those spaces, the value of the wedge they landed on will be doubled or tripled accordingly.
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In-Game Event: Words With Friends players can channel their inner contestant as letters are revealed on a Wheel of Fortune-style puzzle board right inside the app. Play words in a Classic match, uncover a hidden phrase one letter at a time, and solve it to win limited-edition in-game rewards – like a Wheel of Fortune tile style available only for six months.
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Vanna White Joins the Fun: Long-time Wheel of Fortune co-host and Words With Friends player Vanna White brings the crossover to life with new promotional videos celebrating the partnership and putting her own word-game skills to the test.
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Open (Era) For Business
Meet the New Castaways of Survivor 51
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SURVIVOR revealed today in a YouTube livestream the 21 new castaways who will compete against each other when the Emmy(R) Award-winning series premieres its 51st edition, kicking off the series' new "Open Era" with a special two-hour episode, Wednesday, Sept. 23 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
The groundbreaking reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 8:00 PM, returns with an all-new expanded class of dynamic and determined competitors. The 51st season marks the first of SURVIVOR's "Open Era," in which every twist, every idol, every advantage in the series' history may come into play in any order and without warning.
Twenty-six years after it first premiered, SURVIVOR continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will as well as the adventure of a lifetime. Castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji are tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. SURVIVOR, currently nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program, is hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst.
The following 21 new Castaways, including a professional wrestler, sociology professor, medical student, baseball executive and farmer, are set to embark on the adventure of a lifetime on SURVIVOR 51, where they will test their endurance, strategy and willpower in pursuit of the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million grand prize.
- Aaliyah Puglia (24; Gloucester City, NJ; chef)
- Alexis Levine (34; Atlanta; criminal defense attorney)
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An "Thien An" Nguyen (24; Fort Worth, TX; medical student)
- Ana Sani (34; Richmond Hill, ON; voice actress - "Strawberry Shortcake")
- Angelica "Jelly" Loblack (29; Garland, TX; sociology professor)
- Brady Booker (27; La Salle, IL; pro wrestler with AEW)
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Carter Krull (24; Rock Rapids, IA; livestock farmer)
- Cristian Chavez (26; Salt Lake City; head of HR)
- Danny "Kilby" Kilby (30; Mount Forest, ON; game designer)
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Devin Way (33; Lufkin, TX; actor)
- Erick Macksoud (34; Lincoln, RI; mental health counselor)
- Jenna Doore (30; Perrysburg, OH; wedding photographer)
- Kristin Flickinger (49; Ketchum, ID; crisis management)
- Lewis Kelly (28; Dublin, IRL; farmer)
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Linnea Capobianco (25; Kearny, NJ; entrepreneur)
- Maggie Nestor (40; Middleway, WV; farmer)
- Mike Pinsky (32; New York City; executive of baseball operations for the New York Yankees)
- Ori Jean-Charles (27; Spring Valley, NY;
personal trainer)
- Patt Cannaday (33; Tampa; federal prosecutor)
- Rob Antonson (40;
Johnston, RI; airline gate agent)
- Sharonda Cox (34; Pompano Beach, FL; resident OBGYN)
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Coming Out the Gate Hot
DWTS S35 Bumps Up in Audience
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On the heels of Tuesday night, which delivered the show's most-watched premiere in six years, night two of the "Dancing with the Stars" premiere week scored 6.44 million Total Viewers and a 1.32 rating among Adults 18-49 Wednesday night.
"Dancing with the Stars" ranked as TV's No. 1 show in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 on both Tuesday and Wednesday across all entertainment programming, including viewership of streaming originals, based on newly available overnight Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings.
Tuesday's premiere (6.77 million and 1.44 rating) topped its nearest linear competitor, NBC's "America's Got Talent," by +53% in Total Viewers (4.43 million) and by +260% in Adults 18-49 (0.40 rating), and led its nearest competitors on streaming, Paramount+'s "Special Ops: Lioness" (848,000 Total Viewers on day 3 of availability for its most recent episode) and HBO Max's "Lanterns" (0.35 Adults 18-49 rating on day 3 of availability for its most recent episode).
Wednesday's special telecast led its nearest competition in primetime on linear, NBC's "America's Got Talent-Wed" (3.82 million) in Total Viewers and CBS' "Big Brother-Wed" (0.58 rating) in Adults 18-49, and outperformed the day's top streaming title, Amazon's "Reacher" (4.79 million and 1.08 rating, respectively, on the premiere day of its most recent episode) in both measures.
In Adults 18-49, "Dancing with the Stars" Night 1 (1.44 rating) and Night 2 (1.32 rating) stand as TV's two biggest entertainment telecasts since ABC's presentation of "The Oscars(R)" (3/15/26).
Tuesday's season premiere jumped +35% over last year's premiere among Adults 18-49 (1.44 rating vs. 1.07 rating), with the show's best premiere performance in the key Adult demographic in nine years - since 9/18/17.
In addition, among young women, "Dancing with the Stars" scored its best season premiere delivery among Women 18-34 (2.50 rating) in 13 years - since the Season 17 premiere on 9/16/13.
Wednesday's 10 p.m. first-ever "DWTS After Party" delivered a 0.48 rating in Adults 18-49, scoring the best 10 p.m. telecast of any network in over 2 1/2 years - since 2/28/24, with NBC's "Chicago PD," based on regularly-scheduled entertainment programming, excluding NFL/event lead-in nights.
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JAMES SLOYAN: 1941-2026
Actor Played "Match Game/Hollywood Squares"
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James Sloyan, the busy character actor who appeared in films including The Sting and Xanadu and played Madeline Kahn’s husband on her short-lived 1980s ABC sitcom, has died. He was 85.
Sloyan died July 22 at his home in Sherman Oaks, his family announced over the weekend.
Star Trek fans know him for his five appearances as a member of four species across The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine and Voyager in the 1990s, and he served as the voice of Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus in commercials for 18 years starting in 1989.
In George Roy Hill’s The Sting (1973), winner of the Oscar for best picture, Sloyan helped set the plot in motion with his turn as Mottola, the numbers runner who works for racketeer Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw) and falls victim to a “pigeon drop scam” perpetrated by Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) and Luther Coleman (Robert Earl Jones). And in the Olivia Newton-John musical fantasy Xanadu (1980), he played Simpson, the tyrannical boss of Michael Beck’s artist Sonny Malone at AirFlow Records.
Sloyan landed the role of Kahn’s husband, a guy who writes steamy romance novels under the pen name Crystal Love, but the 1983-84 show — the first produced by Carsey-Werner Productions — lasted just 18 episodes.
Sloyan, who moved to California in 1973, appeared in The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight (1971) and on episodes of The Doctors, The Streets of San Francisco, Kojak and Delvecchio before landing a regular role on the 1977 ABC drama Westside Medical. He played a Romulan admiral and then the son of the Klingon Worf (Michael Dorn) on Next Generation, the Bajoran scientist Dr. Mora on Deep Space Nine and the Haakonian scientist Ma’bor Jetrel on Voyager.
His TV résumé also included the telefilms The Disappearance of Aimee, starring Faye Dunaway and Bette Davis, and The Billionaires Boys Club and stops on Wonder Woman, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Lou Grant, Falcon Crest, Knots Landing, Cagney & Lacey, Moonlighting, Murder, She Wrote, Quantum Leap, The X-Files and NYPD Blue.
Sloyan's sole game show appearance was a week's worth of episodes of "The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour".
“Friends and colleagues remember him always present, always curious, courageous, inventive and loyal as well as brash, mouthy and very urban. He was one-of-a-kind,” his family said.
Survivors include his wife, actress Deirdre Lenihan (Needles and Pins, The Waltons), whom he married in 1973, and their children, Daniel, a musician, and Samantha Sloyan, an actress (The Life of Chuck, Dr. Penelope Blake on Grey’s Anatomy). His brother, author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patrick Sloyan, died in February 2019.
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Monday Lightning Round
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- Ken Jennings looks like a true crime author in this spot... so sayeth Ken Jennings (People)
- Taylor Frankie Paul says she's done with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" amidst bullying and a failed drug screen (The Wrap)
- A FEW GOOD MINUTES with James O'Halloran (TV Insider)
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Studio Lambert/Peacock
A Killer Renewal
"Traitors" Renewed for Three More Seasons; Meet the Cast of the 2027 Season
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Alan Cumming is set to banish more celebrities after Peacock handed The Traitors a supersized three-season renewal. The mystery entertainment series has been picked up through Season 8 at the NBCUniversal streamer.
It comes after the Studio Lambert-produced show won its third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Cumming won his third consecutive Emmy for Outstanding Host for a Reality Or Reality Competition Program. The show itself came home with seven Emmy nominations and wins.
After winning the Emmy on Sunday, Cumming said: “The audience is so amazing. It is so diverse, and it’s just incredible the way you all get together and watch the show together. That is so beautiful, that a show about treachery and betrayal brings people together.”
The move is not a surprise given that the show is Peacock’s second-biggest title after Love Island USA, and its fourth season, which premiered in January, was up 72% over Season 3.
The three-season renewal comes after The Traitors was already renewed for Season 5, which will premiere next year. Before that, NBC will air a civilian version of the show, premiering on September 17
"The Traitors" will be back next year with an all-new celebrity lineup of 23 reality and pop culture icons set to compete, deceive and bring the heat to the roundtable.
The celebrity contestants participating are:
· Bianca Del Rio ("RuPaul's Drag Race")
· Boman Martinez-Reid (Content Creator)
· Bronwyn Newport ("The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City")
· Casey Wilson (Actress)
· Chloe Kim (Olympic Snowboarder)
· Cody Simpson (Singer)
· Craig Conover ("Southern Charm")
· Cynthia Bailey ("The Real Housewives of Atlanta")
· Dominic Monaghan (Actor)
· Emira D'Spain ("Next Gen NYC")
· Gizelle Bryant ("The Real Housewives of Potomac")
· Iain Stirling (Comedian / "Love Island")
· Jag Bains ("Big Brother" / "Amazing Race")
· JaNa Craig ("Love Island USA")
· Joey Graziadei ("The Bachelor")
· Johnny Sibilly (Actor)
· Kristin Chenoweth (Actress / Singer)
· Michele Fitzgerald ("Survivor" / "The Challenge")
· Q Burdette ("Survivor")
· Rachel Robinson ("The Challenge")
· Rashad Jennings (NFL Star)
· Taylor Hale ("Big Brother" / "Amazing Race")
· Whitney Leavitt ("The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives")
Meanwhile, NBC's "The Traitors: New Blood" has just debuted, featuring everyday Americans competing for the prize. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock.
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I Think I Can Beat Wayne Rooney
BBC Greenlights Soccer Quiz
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Fresh from answering Erling Haaland's challenge to fulfil his World Cup rowing pledge and take to New York's Hudson River after Norway's dramatic World Cup victory over Brazil, Wayne Rooney is returning to the BBC this autumn for his biggest challenge yet: taking on a new guest every week in a battle of football (C-Note: or soccer for us Yanks) knowledge.
The BBC's visualised podcast Can You Beat Wayne Rooney? will see the former England captain and Manchester United legend put his football brain to the test against a series of famous faces from the worlds of sport, entertainment and popular culture.
Hosted by comedian Alex Brooker and available to watch on BBC Sport's Football YouTube channel and BBC iPlayer and to listen to on BBC Sounds and all major podcast platforms, the weekly series combines football trivia, fierce competition and unforgettable stories from one of the greatest careers in the game.
While guests will arrive convinced they can beat him, every question unlocks a story from Wayne's extraordinary journey through football, taking audiences behind the scenes of dressing rooms, title races, international tournaments and some of the sport's most iconic moments.
Whether revisiting famous goals, legendary teammates or career-defining matches, Can You Beat Wayne Rooney? offers football fans a unique opportunity to hear the stories behind the headlines while watching Wayne's competitive side emerge as he tries to protect his reputation against a fresh challenger every week.
Wayne Rooney said: “Anyone who knows me knows I’m competitive, whether it’s on a football pitch, playing paddle or on a golf course and even rowing on the Hudson River. When Erling called me out to honour my challenge after Norway beat Brazil, there was no way I was backing out. That’s probably why I know I’m going to enjoy this series so much. We’ve evolved the podcast to lean into that competitive side of my personality, because I know that’s something the people love to see. Every guest will turn up thinking they can beat me and, honestly, I don’t like losing. A single question can take you straight back to a dressing room, a match or a moment you haven’t thought about in years. We’ve got some great guests lined up, plenty of laughs and some fantastic football conversations".
Alex Brooker said: “Wayne is an absolute winner, he hates losing. I can’t wait to see every guest arrive trying to take him down and Wayne determined not to let it happen! Add in the incredible stories that come from the questions and you’ve got something football fans are going to love. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Can You Beat Wayne Rooney? will be available from Autumn on BBC Sounds, BBC Sport's Football YouTube channel, BBC iPlayer and all major podcast platforms. It will be produced in Manchester by Persephonica, the company behind popular BBC Sounds podcast Games Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast, among others.
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Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "CW20" |
- The CW turns 20 (Deadline)
- American Idol alum Caleb Flynn on trial for murdering his wife, cheating afterwards (TMZ)
- FIRST LOOK: Cash Course opens on "Let's Make a Deal" Monday (TV Insider)
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"The Voice" at 30 Seasons
Three Night Premiere... and a Twist
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NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns for a milestone season 30 on Monday, Sept. 21 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, kicking off a three-night premiere event that continues on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and Wednesday, Sept 23. All episodes are available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Joining for the first time are icon Queen Latifah and country superstar Riley Green, with fan-favorites Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine rounding out the coaching panel.
The new season marks the first-ever simulcast on Peacock for an NBC entertainment program. Additional updates to the format reenergizing the competition include:
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Blind Auditions - An all-new "First In Button" gives the coach who turns first on a multi-chair turn the opportunity to claim an artist before the artist's final decision. This button can only be used once.
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Cut Week - The biggest elimination in "Voice" history, each coach sends two artists straight through to the Live Shows, while five more battle for one remaining spot on their team. Once the Top 12 is set, America votes one final additional artist into the Lives, solidifying the Top 13.
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Live Shows - The fan-favorite live shows are back with six weeks of live performances and special guest appearances. Live Show "Theme Week" episodes include Dolly Parton Tribute Week, Y2K and TikTok. This phase of the competition is also newly enhanced with the following viewer-friendly options.
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Simulcast Viewing - For the first time ever, live shows will be simulcast on NBC and Peacock in all time zones.
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Brand New Voting Methods - Fans will be in control when they vote on their favorites during six weeks of Lives. Viewers can now vote through SMS or TikTok; and results will be announced the same night. For additional details on voting methods, please visit: NBC Insider
TikTok teams up with "The Voice" for a multifaceted season-long partnership. This venture will include embedding high-profile creators into the show for unprecedented BTS access, TikTok live companion pre- and post-show broadcasts, and tracking on-platform sharing, with a TikTok reward for the most-shared artist at the end of the season. A dedicated TikTok-themed episode will also air during the thrilling live show run.
"The Voice" also joins forces with female-founded and led media and entertainment juggernaut, Betches. Tailor-made for season 30, Betches will leverage its distinct tone to connect social audiences to the show through fresh content and editorial coverage. Their creators also team up with this season's coaches, keeping audiences engaged beyond the screen.
As previously announced, a first-of-its-kind partnership between Live Nation Studios, The Governors Ball Music Festival and "The Voice" will award the season 30 winner with a performance slot on the Governors Ball 2027 main stage.
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Fremantle/ABC
Welcome to ... Y'allywood?
"American Idol" Moving to Georgia
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The volume of reality TV production in Los Angeles has been falling over the last five years and the situation is set to worsen as one of the biggest music competition shows is set to leave the city. Deadline understands that American Idol is moving production from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area in Georgia.
The ABC show is moving production for its upcoming Season 25, which premieres in the new year, Fremantle, which produces the show with Sony Pictures Television-backed 19 Entertainment, confirmed to Deadline.
The source reports that Fremantle is in final talks with a studio complex in the area but that it has not signed the deal.
Georgia is one of the main shooting locations outside of L.A. and New York in the U.S. and has been the home for various Marvel movies and shows such as Captain America: Brave New World and Wandavision as well as unscripted series such as Fox’s The 1% Club and ABC game show Press Your Luck, hosted by Elizabeth Banks.
It comes after Fox moved production of one of the other big music competition series – The Masked Singer – out of the state and to New Jersey for Season 15. One of the reasons that Fox is moving The Masked Singer is that The Garden State offers production tax incentives of 30% on qualified expenses with up to 40% on certain studio projects and unlike many states, including California, allows all types of unscripted shows to qualify.
This is similar in Georgia, which offers up to a 30% tax credit for unscripted and reality television productions that spend at least $500,000 in the state, which is one of the main reasons for the Idol move.
Idol’s departure from California will be a blow for reality production in the state. FilmLA recently released data for production in the second quarter of the year and while television rose overall from last year, unscripted productions in LA had 40% fewer shoot days than in the second quarter of 2025. Over the last five years, it has seen a 62.7% drop, per the organization.
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"Dragula" Returns for Seven
Catch It on Shudder October 27
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The genre-defining competition series The Boulet Brothers' Dragula will return for its seventh season on Tuesday, October 27, streaming exclusively on Shudder and AMC+. The four-time Emmy-nominated series, created and hosted by the Boulet Brothers, recipients of the Critics Choice Association's Reality TV Award, is Shudder's highest-performing unscripted original franchise and continues to be one of the platform's most popular series. The new season also marks the tenth anniversary of its original Halloween debut.
The forthcoming seventh season features some of the series' most brilliantly unhinged and cutting-edge underground artists, a collection of beloved guest judges including Rose McGowan, Doug Jones, David Dastmalchian, Harvey Guillén, Rachel True, Darren Stein, Lloyd Kaufman, Brandon Rogers, James A. Janisse, Chelsea Rebecca, Yvie Oddly, Lauren LaVera, Bailey Sarian, Howard Berger, and previous The Boulet Brothers' Dragula winners Landon Cider, Dahli, and Asia Consent, and the craziest elimination challenges in ten years of the show. The season will also pay homage to the grimy, tactile VHS horror of the 1980s and '90s through ambitious cinematic sequences that will celebrate some of the genre's most iconic films.
"Ten years ago, we opened the gates to our world without a roadmap, a television network or any idea of how far this strange underground experiment would take us. Today, Dragula has become an internationally recognized and Emmy-nominated franchise, but its heartbeat remains the same: fearless artists, disruptive ideas and a refusal to play it safe," said the Boulet Brothers. "For season 7, we wanted to celebrate everything that has always made Dragula dangerous and different while pushing the series into its next era. We cast raw, hungry artists who were completely unprepared for what was waiting for them, creating a season that feels unpredictable, cinematic and alive in a way that takes us back to the beginning."
"Over the last decade, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula has grown into a genre-defining franchise and a cornerstone of Shudder's programming," said Nick Lazo, SVP of Development and Production at Shudder. "We are honored to have been part of that journey with the Boulet Brothers, who have become influential voices in modern horror, and look forward to bringing fans another unforgettable and jaw-dropping season just in time for Halloween."
Ten years after unleashing the Boulet Brothers' world of drag, filth, horror and glamour, The Boulet Brothers' Dragula has grown tremendously, garnering four Emmy nominations, three GLAAD Media Award nominations and two Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. The series also earned the Critics Choice Association's Reality TV Award at the 3rd Annual Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television in 2026.
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posted 9/17/2026 |
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Fox Nation Takes "The Vow"
Chris Harrison to Host Starting November 11
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FOX Nation will premiere the first two episodes of its all-new original dating series, Chris Harrison's The Vow, on November 11, announced Lauren Petterson, president of FOX Nation. Hosted by longtime reality television personality Chris Harrison, the series marks his highly anticipated return to the relationship genre. New episodes will premiere weekly on Wednesdays, culminating with the season finale on December 9.
Across six episodes, one eligible bachelor, 30-year-old Jace Cates, embarks on a relationship journey with ten women, each seeking lasting commitment and marriage. Through curated dates and real-world compatibility challenges, Chris Harrison's The Vow explores whether shared values, faith, communication, and long-term goals can build a relationship designed to last long after the cameras stop rolling.
At a time when much of modern dating culture is driven by fleeting connections and social media attention, the series offers a different approach by placing the focus on meaningful relationships, commitment and building a life together.
In making the announcement, Petterson said, "Chris Harrison helped shape one of television's most recognizable genres, and we're thrilled to partner with him on a fresh, thoughtful take that returns the focus to what so many people are ultimately searching for: a genuine connection built to last. This series explores the conversations, values and real-life moments that matter long after production ends, and we believe audiences will connect with its authentic and hopeful approach to finding lasting love."
Harrison added, "I'm so excited to be back helping people find love, and FOX Nation has been an incredible partner in bringing this vision to life. We were inspired by the faith-driven renaissance happening across America, and as a result, I believe we've created the most authentic dating show on television today. At a time when so many people feel dating has become harder than ever, The Vow asks a simple but important question: Can genuine, lasting love still be found in the modern world? The stakes couldn't be higher. I'm incredibly proud and honored to put my name on this show."
Returning to the genre he helped define, Harrison guides participants through honest conversations and pivotal decisions that test far more than chemistry. From navigating conflict and communication to discussing faith, family and future goals, the series examines the real-life questions that shape successful marriages while encouraging contestants to leave the process if they no longer believe the relationship has a genuine future. During the season, Sean and Catherine Lowe, one of the most enduring success stories in the genre, will make an appearance to share their experience and offer advice on what it takes to build a lasting partnership.
Produced in partnership with Lionsgate Alternative Television, Chris Harrison's The Vow is executive produced by Chris Harrison, Lauren Zima, Nicholas Caprio, Tom Huffman, showrunner and executive producer Louis Caric, with Elan Gale serving as consulting producer, casting by Lindsay Liles and directed by Michael Shea. Chris Harrison's The Vow is distributed internationally by FOX Entertainment Global, which holds finished tape and format rights.
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posted 9/17/2026 |
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The Amazing Race at 25
CBS, Entertainment Tonight Slot a Celebration September 29
From the Futon Critic
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CBS announced today THE AMAZING RACE: 25 YEARS AROUND THE WORLD, an ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT special, will air Tuesday, Sept. 29 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live on Paramount+ (Premium) and next day. Hosted by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT co-host Nischelle Turner, the special celebrates 25 years of the Emmy(R) Award-winning reality competition series THE AMAZING RACE the day prior to the new season's premiere.
Presented by ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, the one-hour special celebrates 25 years of THE AMAZING RACE with memorable moments from the ET Vault, never-before-seen footage and new interviews. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, destinations and contestants that have defined the series.
Host and executive producer Phil Keoghan sits down with ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT to reflect on the show's history and share stories from its journey around the globe. Other featured guests include co-creator and executive producer Elise Doganieri and fan-favorite contestants, such as season seven winners Uchenna Agu and Joyce Robinson, who memorably shaved her head during the competition; season 32 winners Will Jardell and James Wallington; Claire Champlin and Brook Roberts, who unforgettably got hit in the head with a flying watermelon; the cowboys, Jet and Cord McCoy; Flight Time and Big Easy; among others.
THE AMAZING RACE is a multiple Emmy Award-winning reality series hosted by Emmy Award-nominated host Phil Keoghan, where teams of two embark on a race around the world. At every destination, each team must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical, and only when the tasks are completed will they learn of their next location. Teams that are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team arriving at the final destination winning THE AMAZING RACE and the $1 million prize.
The 39th season of THE AMAZING RACE kicks off in Vancouver, Canada, with a special two-night premiere event, Wednesday, Sept. 30 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Thursday, Oct. 1 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The Emmy(R) Award winner continues in its regular Wednesday time period on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) and next day.
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posted 9/16/2026 |
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More on "The Great British Baking Show" Season 14
Catch It on Netflix September 25
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On your Marks, Get set... Bake! The Great British Baking Show is back with a brand new season - a brand new judge, and a brand new batch of talented amateur bakers from across the UK. In the iconic white tent, they'll take on the ultimate baking challenges - from showstopping celebration cakes to perfect pastries - all under the watchful eyes of judges Paul Hollywood and Nigella Lawson. Each week, the bakers face Signature, Technical, and Showstopper challenges designed to test their creativity, skill, and nerves. One baker will be sent home, and one will rise to become this season's winner.
"The Great British Baking Show" is a Love Production, Letty Kavanagh, Richard McKerrow, Kieran Smith, and Jenna Mansfield executive producing.
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posted 9/16/2026 |
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More on "Love Is Blind Netherlands"
Catch It on Netflix September 30
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Netflix today unveils the trailer for Love Is Blind: Netherlands Just one day after revealing the 30 single men and women, viewers get their first look as they embark on their search for love. Hosted by Nicolette van Dam and Bas Smit, Love Is Blind: Netherlands premieres exclusively on Netflix on September 30.
In Love is Blind: Netherlands, 30 single men and women enter the pods in the hope of finding a genuine, lasting connection, without ever seeing the person they're talking to. They date in individual pods, separated by a thin wall, and have the chance to build an emotional connection before meeting face-to-face. If they feel they've found the right person, they can even get engaged before seeing each other for the first time. From there, the couples meet in person and find out whether their connection can survive outside the pods. They travel together, move in together, plan their weddings, and navigate the challenges of building a relationship in the real world. And then comes the ultimate test: the altar. Will they say 'I do' and prove that love really is blind, or will they decide to go their separate ways?
Batch 1 of the first season of Love is Blind: Netherlands premieres September 30. The season consists of 10 episodes, following the singles as they navigate their journey to find love.
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Batch 1: September 30, 2026 (episodes 1 t/m 5)
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Batch 2: October 7, 2026 (episodes 6 t/m 8)
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Batch 3: October 14, 2026 (episode 9)
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posted 9/16/2026 |
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BEN SAUNDERS: 1983-2026
Singer, Tattoo Artist the First "Voice of Holland"
From Deadline |
Ben Saunders, the London-born Dutch singer who won the first-ever incarnation of The Voice, was found dead Tuesday, September 15, in a popular Netherlands recreational lake. He was 43.
His death was announced on Instagram by his brother Dean, who wrote, “My dear little brother died today. I have never felt such pain as I feel now. What a dreadful day for us all.”
A cause of death has not been disclosed, but police do not suspect foul play.
Saunders was the winner in 2011 of The Voice of Holland, the first edition of the TV talent show that would go on to become a hit franchise around the world, including in the U.S. as NBC’s The Voice.
The news was first reported by local newspapers De Telegraaf and Dutch News, the latter noting that police do not suspect foul play. Saunders had been reported missing earlier in the day on Tuesday.
Saunders’ body was recovered at the Rijkerswoerdse Plassen on Tuesday afternoon. The lake is located in Elst on the border of Arnhem South in the Netherlands.
Born on July 9, 1983, in London, Saunders moved to the Netherlands as a child with his parents, growing up in the town of Hoorn before moving to Arnhem, where he operated a tattoo parlor. (His body was initially identified by its distinctive tattoos.)
Saunders auditioned for The Voice of Holland with a cover of the Kings of Leon song “Use Somebody.” His show-winning song was “Kill for a Broken Heart,” which became a Dutch Top 40 single and was included on his chart-topping first solo album You Thought You Knew Me By Now.
Dean Saunders won the TV contest program Popstars shortly after his brother’s Voice victory. The two had often performed together, representing the Netherlands in the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest.
According to Dutch News, Ben Saunders struggled with health issues and had various run-ins with law enforcement over the years, including a 2016 community service sentence for abusing a traffic official. He was a member of the biker club Satudarah, which reportedly has ties to “organized violence and drug dealing,” according to the news organization.
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