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Ray Panthaki, the British actor and filmmaker best knowns for roles in features including “Boiling Point” and “Colette” and shows such as “The Serpent Queen,” is set to make his feature directorial debut with “In Starland.”

Based on a story by Panthaki and co-written with Jason Kavan, the film is described as a deeply personal, raw and thought-provoking exploration of generational divides and human connection.

Leading the project will be Clarence Maclin, whose breakout performance in “Sing Sing” has earned him supporting actor nominations at the BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards and Independent Spirit Awards, alongside a win at the Gotham Awards, plus an Oscar nomination for best adapted screenplay alongside Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley and John ‘Divine G’ Whitfield. “In Starland” will mark Maclin’s first major leading role.

Panthaki will produce the project alongside Daniel Khalili (“Trespass Against Us”) under their newly formed production company, Le Bateau Lavoir, which...

I’m still not over Blue Bloods’ cancelation.

I haven’t deleted the series finale from my DVR and have watched bits and pieces of it over again, and can safely say it was one of the best episodes in a season full of them.

Our Blue Bloods Season 14 report card considers that this farewell season didn’t feel like a show going off the air—and that the final episode should have been a season finale, not a series finale.

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While a few episodes had a sillier premise than I would like (I’m rarely a fan of Danny partnering up with a random guest star who annoys the hell out of him), every episode offered solid stories and the family values that made Blue Bloods such a wonderful series.

Even the worst episode of Blue Bloods Season 14 was some of the best that television has to offer.

The following contains major spoilers from Blue Bloods Season 14, Episode 18, "End of Tour," which debuted Friday, Dec.13 on CBS.

The Blue Bloods series finale is perfectly in line with the CBS show's long history -- which is both a strength and a wealness. Season 14, Episode 18, "End of Tour" will be predictable to anyone who's watched the TV crim drama during its decade-plus long run. It's so classic Blue Bloods that one can't help but wonder if it was originally ended as more of a season finale than an end to the entire show.

"End of Tour" paints a picture of police officers and other public figures under attack, with all of the Reagans coming together to restore order in New York City. Aside from the death of a prominent recurring character, there aren't many surprises to be had in the hour. But that might be comforting to some viewers, as...

We’ve reached the end. After 14 seasons and 293 episodes, the Reagan family’s story is ending with CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 18, “End of Tour.” Directed by Alex Zakrzewskiis from a script by Siobhan Byrne O’Connor and Kevin Wade, episode 18 will air on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“End of Tour” Plot: It’s all hands on deck for the Reagan family, as they race to stop deadly mayhem in the city when the gangs of New York unite together to demand amnesty for the release of their imprisoned members and those awaiting trial, in the historic series finale episode. Academy Award...

Season 14 of Blue Bloods is currently exploring the dynamic of Joe Hill (Will Hochman) within the prestigious Reagan family as the long-lost son of the slain family member, Joseph Reagan. The Season 14 episode "Life Sentence" explores Joe Hill and Jamie Reagan's (Will Estes) relationship, and the recent episode "No Good Deed" examines the dynamic between Joe and Danny Reagan (Donnie Wahlberg) as they work on a case investigating the murder of a bike delivery rider. This ultimately culminates in one of the season's best episodes, where Danny and Joe get on the same page and become a formidable team. Joe also learns an important lesson about valuing the lives of witnesses and those who jeopardize their safety by voluntarily offering information to the New York Police Department. It's time to showcase how this episode possibly sets up the fate of Joe Hill with Blue Bloods as the long-running hit series nears its emotional series finale!

Hey, "S.W.A.T." fans. Unfortunately, we've got some bad news for you guys in this article because the CBS people are not airing the next, new episode 7 of Swat's current season 8 tonight, November 29, 2024. We're guessing this delay is probably due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and all. Whatever the case, you are going to have to wait an extra week to finally see the next, new episode 7. According to CBS' official episode 7 press release, CBS plans to finally dish up the new episode 7 next Friday night, December 6, 2024 in its usual, 7 pm central standard time slot. So, certainly be sure to remember that very important date and time if you can. We did find out what CBS is airing in place of a new Swat episode tonight. According to the TV Guide listings, CBS is going to dish up a repeat episode of one of its other drama shows titled, "Blue Bloods.

Warning! Spoilers about Fire Country season 3, episode 6 ahead.

Ever since Fire Country season 3’s premiere aired on October 18, 2024, a new episode has come out every week on Friday – it nevertheless won’t on November 29, 2024. Fire Country season 3 saw Bode acclimatizing to his new life outside Three Rock and focused on his Cal Fire training in Edgewater. If getting into the training and be accepted by his fellow cadets proved difficult at first, Bode found a close ally in Audrey at least. Having Jake as his boss made Bode’s training difficult, but finally passing to phase 3 meant finding a new leader in Camden Casey.

Gabriela’s decision in Fire Country season 3’s premiere had extensive repercussions on Bode, as her choosing to leave Diego at the altar meant he finally had a chance with Gabriela, especially as he wasn’t incarcerated anymore. However, Gabriela clarified from their first hookup how...

If you’re hoping for something to watch on broadcast TV tonight, Friday, Nov. 29, you may be out of luck. It’s mostly all about the sports. However, there is some fun news for Blue Bloods fans.

It’s Black Friday. We all know that means people are out shopping. Or they’re sleeping off the Thanksgiving fun from the day before. This is a day to relax and spend time with family, so most people probably aren’t watching live TV. It makes sense for the broadcast networks to take a night off the regular programming tonight.

Blue Bloods special and college sports

Three of the Big 5 networks have college football to watch. CBS and The CW are the exceptions, with CBS opting for a night dedicated to Blue Bloods. With the series finale just around the corner, this makes a lot of sense.

We’ll have two reruns of Blue Bloods,...

CBS’s Blue Bloods is taking a two-week break before returning with the show’s penultimate episode, “Entitlement.” With just two new episodes left, season 14 episode 17 finds Eddie and Badillo dealing with Jamie’s confidential informant. Directed by Jackeline Tejada from a script by Yasmine Cadet and Daniel Truly, episode 17 will air on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“Entitlement” Plot: Eddie and Badillo try to help a man whose apartment has been taken over by a squatter who also happens to be Jamie’s confidential informant. Also, Danny and Baez investigate when a star student is found dead in her dormitory. Frank suspects...

We’re down to just three new episodes with the arrival of CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 16. Directed by Doug Aarniokoski from a script by Kevin Reilly and Van B. Nguyen, episode 16 – “The Gray Areas” – will air on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“The Gray Areas” Plot: Danny and Baez investigate the death of a rising Mma fighter. Also, Eddie and Jamie race to find Badillo, whose job is on the line after he’s caught smoking weed. Frank is blindsided when Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) asks the governor to send in the National Guard to help patrol the subway system. Erin...

Tensions continue to flare between citizens and the cops on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 15. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski from a script by Peter D’Antonio, episode 15 – “No Good Deed” – will air on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“No Good Deed” Plot: Danny and his nephew Joe Hill (Will Hochman) investigate the homicide of a delivery driver who may have been connected to an illegal narcotics ring in the city. Also, Eddie is determined to save the job of a probationary police officer who may be fired for responding to a crime. Frank faces a hard decision when he discovers Gormley is non-compliant with NYPD residency requirements,...

Lauren Patten reprises her role as Eddie’s former partner Rachel Witten on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 14, “New York Minute.” Directed by Ralph Hemecker from a script by Nicole Abraham and Jack Ciapciak, episode 14 will air on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“New York Minute” Plot: Danny and Baez scrutinize an art gallery suspected of selling counterfeit pieces after a detective investigating the establishment is murdered. Also, Eddie is conflicted when she discovers her former partner turned social worker, Rachel Witten (Patten), crossed the line to get a mentally ill client much-needed help. Frank is upset when an award Danny was...

Oscar winner Mira Sorvino guest stars as New York City Fire Commissioner Veronica Radley on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 13. Directed by Alex Zakrzewski from a script by Tara Garvey and Daniel Truly, episode 13 will air on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“Bad to Worse” Plot: Frank intervenes when tensions rise between Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) and the fire commissioner of New York City (Mira Sorvino). Also, Erin is blindsided when Henry agrees to testify for the defense in a case she is prosecuting. Danny and Baez investigate when human remains are discovered in a storage unit. Eddie and her partner Badillo...

Jake Weber guest stars on CBS’s Blue Bloods season 14 episode 12, playing a British investigator named Christopher Granger. Directed by Donald Thorin, Jr. from a script by Ian Biederman, episode 12 – “Without Fear or Favor” – will air on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“Without Fear or Favor” Plot: Danny joins forces with British investigator Christopher Granger (Jake Weber) to pursue a deadly international fugitive, and Erin faces pressure from her boss, D.A. Crawford (Roslyn Ruff), to secure an indictment against an officer. Also, Jamie investigates a sports gambling website accused of scamming its users, and Frank clashes with Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) when...

The following contains major spoilers for Blue Bloods Season 14, Episode 11, "Life Sentence," which debuted Friday, Oct. 18 on CBS.

Just like Frank Reagan runs the Reagan family, Tom Selleck dominates the return of Blue Bloods. Season 14, Episode 11, "Life Sentence" is the midseason premiere -- and the start of the long-running CBS drama's final episodes. As such, the script wants to tie the whole family into one case of the week, but it's the subplot involving Selleck's character Frank and returning guest star Stacy Keach that stands well above the rest of the proceedings.

"Life Sentence" seems to take its title from that story, in which Frank is surprised by Archbishop Kevin Kearns asking for his help on a murder case. Kearns wants to help the suspect avoid the death penalty... but Frank doesn't see the case the way he does. Meanwhile, Erin Reagan is randomly accused of jury tampering, which is...

Hey,"Blue Bloods" fans. It's finally that time. The CBS folks are going to finally dish out the next, new episode 11 of Blue Bloods' current season 14 tonight, October 18, 2024 after many, many months of waiting, and we've got some new spoiler scoops for it. We were able to track down a couple of new, official teaser descriptions for this new episode 11 straight from CBS by way of their official episode 11 press release synopsis. So, we're going to dig into it right now. Let's go. For starters, there is an official title for this new episode 11. The writers named this one, "Life Sentence." It sounds like episode 11 will feature some very scandalous, intense, dramatic, action-filled, suspenseful, emotional and interesting scenes as jury tampering allegations are made. Some death penalty drama goes down. A car gets stolen and more. The first spoiler teaser lets us know that some allegations of jury tampering will...

Tom Selleck thanked CBS for the last eight episodes of popular family cop drama Blue Bloods that begin airing tonight and, when concluded, will mark the end of the show’s impressive 14-season run.

“These eight shows that we can look forward to are because CBS agreed and wanted to do that and celebrate – not only celebrate Blue Bloods but commemorate its legacy. And I just wanted to thank them,” the actor said Thursday night during the show’s panel at PaleyFest in NYC.

The series will have aired nearly 300 episodes when Season 14, Part 2 wraps. Part 1 aired from February to May.

Deadline first reported CBS’ plans to end Blue Bloods’ run almost a year ago. Network executives said later that, “All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule,” acknowledging that the series by EP and showrunner Kevin Wade had been a staple of the lineup.

On Friday October 18 2024, CBS broadcasts an episode of the series Blue Bloods!

Life Sentence Season 14 Episode 11 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Blue Bloods,” titled “Life Sentence,” promises to be an intense and thought-provoking installment. As the Reagans navigate their professional lives, they will face challenges that test their values and relationships. This episode is set to air on CBS and is sure to keep fans engaged with its compelling storyline.

In “Life Sentence,” Erin finds herself at the center of a serious allegation involving jury tampering. This situation complicates her role as a prosecutor and raises questions about her integrity. As the case unfolds, it intertwines with a homicide investigation led by Danny and his partner Baez. The connection between Erin’s legal troubles and the ongoing murder case adds layers of tension and drama, showcasing how the Reagans’ work often intersects in unexpected ways.

Meanwhile, Frank faces a...

Blue Bloods‘ end truly begins this Friday at 10/9c, when the long-running CBS family/cop drama serves up the first of its eight final episodes.

In the episode “Life Sentence,” an allegation of jury tampering against Erin (played by Bridget Moynahan) intertwines with Danny and Baez’s (Donnie Wahlberg and Marisa Ramirez) homicide case and Eddie’s (Vanessa Ray) bond to a child murder witness. Elsewhere, Frank (Tom Selleck) clashes with his friend and confidant Archbishop Kearns (Stacy Keach) over the death penalty; and when Jamie’s (Will Estes) car is stolen, he joins forces with his nephew, Joe Hill (WIll Hochman), to recover it.

This Friday, 18 October 2024, at 10:00 Pm on CBS, Blue Bloods returns with an intense episode titled “Life Sentence.” In this gripping installment, the Reagan family faces a complex web of challenges as their professional lives intersect in unexpected ways. The storyline kicks off with Erin caught in a storm of controversy when allegations of jury tampering emerge, putting her integrity and career at risk.

Meanwhile, Danny and his partner Baez are deep into a homicide case that takes a surprising turn as it intertwines with Erin’s predicament. The episode highlights the pressure that comes with being part of a family of law enforcement, as personal and professional boundaries blur. Adding to the tension, Frank finds himself in a heated debate with his longtime friend and confidant, Archbishop Kearns, regarding the controversial issue of the death penalty. This clash of values sets the stage for some powerful conversations about justice and morality.

Prime Video will adapt Elle Kennedy’s “Off Campus” book series into a TV show.

The streamer has ordered the college-set romantic drama to series, with Louisa Levy attached to serve as showrunner.

With five books in the “Off Campus” series, the first season will be based on the first book, titled “The Deal.” It introduces the romance between a wry, hockey-hating music major and Briar University’s playboy star center.

The books depict the elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak and self-discovery — forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood, per the official logline.

“Elle Kennedy’s beloved ‘Off Campus’ series has resonated with a massive audience by tackling relatable topics from self-discovery to the power of connection,” Amazon MGM Studios head of TV Vernon Sanders said in a Tuesday statement.

CBS’s Blue Bloods kicks off season 14 part two with episode 11, “Life Sentence.” Stacy Keach, Peter Hermann, and Will Hochman guest in the first of the eight new episodes that are left in the final season. Directed by Jackeline Tejada from a script by Siobhan Byrne O’Connor, episode 11 airs Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10pm Et/Pt.

Tom Selleck returns to lead the final season’s cast as Frank Reagan. Donnie Wahlberg stars as Danny Reagan, Bridget Moynahan plays Erin Reagan, Will Estes is Jamie Reagan, Len Cariou is Henry Reagan, Marisa Ramirez plays Maria Baez, and Vanessa Ray stars as Eddie Janko.

“Life Sentence” Plot: The Reagans’ professional lives converge when an allegation of jury tampering against Erin intertwines with Danny and Baez’s homicide case and Eddie’s bond to a child murder witness. Frank clashes with his friend and confidant Archbishop Kearns over the death penalty. When Jamie’s car is stolen,...

Warning: Minor Spoilers ahead for The Boys season 4, episodes 1-3.

Colin is introduced in The Boys season 4 as a member of the Starlight House and one of the main character's love interests. Elliot Knight portrays Colin in the Amazon series, and viewers may recognize the actor from Titans and Once Upon a Time. Knight also has voice-acting experience, as they portray Kyle "Gaz" Garrick in Call of Duty.

The Boys season 4 introduces a handful of new characters, and Colin is one of the more likable ones to emerge in the new episodes though his introduction may leave viewers wondering where they've seen the actor who plays him. Many of The Boys season 4's new characters are Supes with their own insidious agendas, but Colin is one of the few humans put in the spotlight in the latest outing. His role is very much a supporting one, but it could have...

If you thought The Boys supes were violent before, you’re in for a bloody shocking Season 4.

With the country in disarray, “you’ll no longer be beloved celebrities. You will be wrathful gods. Show me a little wrath,” Homelander tells his fellow supes — and boy do they answer his call! — in the above newly released trailer, which was unveiled on Friday at Ccxp México.

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Just call them The Boys of summer: Season 4 of Prime Video’s hit comic book series will premiere Thursday, June 13, with its first three episodes, the streamer has announced. The release will be followed by one new installment weekly until the season finale on Thursday, July 18.

To mark Homelander’s birthday, Prime Video has also released a new poster featuring the supe and Victoria Neuman looking chummy at a political event.

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Contrary to what you may have heard, being a TV writer isn’t solely about the interminable daily ritual of placing, receiving and consuming each afternoon’s rigorously debated lunch order. No—there are also fantasy football teams to be managed and Nerf basketballs to be bounced from one end of the workspace to the other. That, plus the tricky business of using one’s imagination to dream up the characters, storylines and dialogue that so many millions of people around the world build their lives around, e.g. a highly demanding creative act that often requires just as much strategic distraction as it does pure artistic inspiration. And all this is even before we even get to strikes, AI and a post-Peak TV landscape where the number of shows are actually contracting for the first time this century.

So yeah—it’s a hard industry to build a career in.

Ana Ofelia Murguía, known for her role in Coco, has passed away at the age of 90. She voiced the character Mama Coco and sang the award-winning song "Remember Me." Murguía had a prolific career in Mexican films and received several Ariel Award nominations. Coco was Murguía's penultimate onscreen role, providing a bittersweet sendoff to her beloved career. Her character Mama Coco's peaceful passing in the film adds a poetic touch.

Actor Ana Ofelia Murguía has died at the age of 90. The Mexican-born star was best known for her role in the 2017 Disney Pixar film Coco, which went on to win the Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. Murguía voiced the eponymous Mama Coco, the aging matriarch of the central Rivera family. As Mama Coco, Murguía sings a version of Coco’s most well-known song, “Remember Me,” the tune that won the Academy Award.

As per BBC News,...

Ana Ofelia Murguía, the Mexican actor best known for voicing the titular character of Disney and Pixar’s 2017 animated movie “Coco,” died Sunday, Dec. 31, BBC News reports. She was 90.

“Coco,” which follows a young boy as he crosses over to the land of the dead during Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, won two Academy Awards, for best animated feature and original song for “Remember Me.” Murguía voices the aging Mama Coco, whose memory of her father is reignited by her great-grandson, Miguel. At the emotional climax, Murguía’s Coco sings the film’s central song, “Remember Me,” with Miguel.

“Coco” was lauded for its representation of Mexican culture and celebrated for its exploration of heavy subjects, like death, through the lens of a children’s movie.

Mexico’s National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature paid tribute to Murguía on X/Twitter, writing that her “career was vital for the performing arts of Mexico.

Lucy Hale claims to be bad at elevator pitches, but she immediately won us over with this description of her new Amazon Freevee romantic comedy Puppy Love: “Storyline-wise, it’s basically Knocked Up but with dogs.”

Premiering this Friday, Aug. 18, on Amazon’s ad-supported streaming platform, the movie stars Pretty Little Liars vet Hale as the free-spirited Nicole and The Flash alum Grant Gustin as the socially anxious Max. The two connect on a dating app and go on a diasterious date that ends with them parting ways for good — or so they think. Their dogs actually get along all too well,...

Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Thursday, June 22, 2023.

NBC isn't taking another spin on The Wheel.

TV Line reports that the U.S. adaptation of the UK game show has been canceled after one season.

News of the cancellation doesn't come as much of a surprise since the series ended its run in December following a low-rated freshman run.

The series was created and hosted by Michael McIntyre.

Meanwhile, Two CW stars are joining forces for an exciting new project.

Deadline reports Grant Gustin (The Flash) and Lucy Hale are set to star in Puppy Love, set to launch on Amazon's ad-supported Freevee later this summer.

"In Puppy Love, after a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole (Hale) and socially-anxious Max (Gustin) vow to lose each other's numbers until they learn that their dogs find a love match, and now puppies are on the way,...

How’s this for a change of pace? Fresh off his nine-season run as The Flash‘s titular speedster, Grant Gustin will star opposite Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars, Katy Keene) in the Freevee original movie Puppy Love.

Premiering later this summer on Amazon’s ad-supported streaming platform (exact date Tbd), Puppy Love centers on wild-child Nicole (Hale) and the socially anxious Max (Gustin). “After a disastrous first date, Nicole and Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs have found a love match, and now puppies are on the way,” according to the official logline.

“From Faith and I tapping away at my kitchen table to working with some of the biggest companies in the world, we’re so proud of what the Mags Creative team has achieved.” - Hannah Russell, co-founder of Mags Creative

Founded in 2018 by sisters Hannah and Faith Russell, Mags Creative marks its fifth anniversary as a multi-award winning podcast company.

Described as having ‘their fingers firmly on the pulse’ at the 2022 British Podcast Awards, the women-founded and women-majority company has grown organically over the last five years, eschewing investment to build a sustainable business model with multiple revenue streams.

This includes pioneering a standalone podcast marketing service, creating branded podcasts that reach millions of ears with the likes of Meta, Puffin, and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as well as launching hit shows with platform partners including Spotify, Amazon Music, Podimo and BBC. Alongside this, the in-house team has also...

Seasoned Hollywood executive Anjay Nagpal launched a new multi-media network, Entropy Media. Nagpal is best known for his work on critically-acclaimed films including Greyhound, Bombshell, The Good Liar, and more. He’s collaborating with a team of veterans in the industry including talent from Gimlet, Serial Productions, Vice, and Wondery to bring an all-in-one audio storytelling experience. In 2023, Entropy Media will launch five investigative, narrative nonfiction podcast series. From the most powerful mob family you’ve never heard of, to an everyday American man who took down a head of the Ira, to the FBI’s most expensive and intensive bust-up, Entropy Media will break into the market with intriguing stories listeners need to hear.

“We believe in a quality-over-quantity business strategy, bringing never-before-told stories with rich archival material and thoughtful, high-quality sound design to listeners,” said Anjay Nagpal. “At Entropy Media, we’re focused on good stories with captivating characters,...

Exclusive: Anjay Nagpal, who was formerly Chief Content Officer at Bron Studios, is moving in to the world of podcasts.

Nagpal, who worked on movies including Greyhound, Bombshell and The Good Liar, has launched Entropy Media with plans to launch five investigative, narrative non-fiction series this year.

First out of the gate is Brokers, Bagmen, and Moles. Premiering on April 26, the series starts on the Chicago trading floor of the 1980s — a workplace unlike any we know today — as the FBI mounts one of the most expensive, elaborate undercover investigations in its history. The goal: to catch brokers allegedly stealing millions of dollars from their customers. Was it a massive success that reformed our financial markets – or a huge flop costing taxpayers millions of dollars?

Chicago native and former derivatives trader, Nagpal hosts and produces this 12-part series, which was produced in association with Stretch Productions’ Tim Hendricks and Kevin “Stretch” Huff,...

Chrissy Metz has booked her first post-This Is Us TV role.

According to Deadline, Metz will topline Help Me Rhonda, a new series based on James Patterson's and Candice Fox's hit novel 2 Sisters Detective Agency.

The project has a script plus penalty commitment at NBCUniversal.

2 Sisters Detective Agency comes from Life Sentence creators Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, in association with James Patterson Entertainment, Nina Tassler and Denise Di Novi’s PatMa Productions, Cathy Konrad’s Tree Line Film, and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

The project enters on Rhonda Bird (Metz), a brash public defender, and Barbra Ann “Baby” Bird, the privileged teenage sister she never knew she had, who reluctantly take over their late father’s private detective agency.

While helping their father’s former clients, they uncover the truth about who their father really was.

A decision has not been made...

Exclusive: For her followup to This Is Us, Chrissy Metz has chosen another drama with siblings at the center. The This Is Us alumna is set to star in and executive produce Help Me Rhonda, which has landed a script plus penalty commitment at NBCUniversal.

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Based on the best-selling novel 2 Sisters Detective Agency by James Patterson and Candice Fox, Help Me Rhonda comes from Life Sentence creators Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith, James Patterson Entertainment, Nina Tassler and Denise Di Novi’s PatMa Productions, Cathy Konrad’s...

What led to your first opportunity in show business? When did you discover editing and realize you could make a career out of it? What film or TV show has had a lasting impact on your life?

These were some of the questions answered by four of today’s top TV editors when they joined Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” group roundtable panel with 2022 Emmy contenders. Watch our full group chat with Robert Martinez (“Lucy and Desi”), Jamie Martin (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”), Melissa McCoy (“Ted Lasso”) and Felix Black (“Welcome to Earth”) above. Click on each name above to view that person’s individual interview.

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“I was a senior portrait photographer,” Martinez says with a laugh when thinking back on his start in show business. “I had a creative itch and no direction. I helped on [my wife’s] sets for student films. I quickly...

“It always comes back to, are we being honest and truthful to these characters?” declares Melissa McCoy, the editor for Apple TV+’s Emmy-winning comedy “Ted Lasso.” “The writers and Jason [Sudeikis] have imbued them with such deep, rich backstories, and they will share those little nuggets with us. Like, ‘This line that Rupert says to Rebecca hits different because in their past, this happened.’ And it’s always coming from a real place.” We talked to McCoy as part of our “Meet the Experts” TV editors panel. Watch our exclusive video interview above.

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Winner of seven Emmy Awards, including Best Comedy Series, “Ted Lasso” stars Sudeikis as an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team. What he lacks in knowledge he makes up for with optimism, determination and biscuits.

“The actors are amazing,” McCoy gushes. “Their performances are so beautiful and real.

Five top TV editors will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2022 Emmy Awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Thursday, May 26, at 4:00 p.m. Pt; 6:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Denton Davidson and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.

RSVP today to our entire ongoing Emmy contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.

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Lucy and Desi (Amazon Prime)

Synopsis: Explores the rise of comedian icon Lucille Ball, her relationship with Desi Arnaz, and how their groundbreaking sitcom “I Love Lucy” forever changed Hollywood.

Bio: Robert Martinez was an Emmy and American Cinema...

Warner Bros. Television Group announced Friday it has renewed a long-standing overall deal with Bill Lawrence, the Emmy-winning executive producer, writer, and showrunner of “Ted Lasso” and his production company, Doozer.

Lawrence, Doozer and Wbtg have been collaborating since 2011. This is his fourth contract with the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but company reps confirmed to TheWrap that Lawrence inked a multiyear agreement. His team at Doozer includes president Jeff Ingold and vice president Liza Katzer.

As part of the deal, Lawrence will continue to develop, create, and produce original series exclusively produced by Warner Bros. Television for all platforms, including HBO Max, external streaming services, cable, and the five broadcast networks.

Smash hit “Ted Lasso” is set to begin production next month on its third season for Apple TV+. Lawrence is also adapting and executive producing two new series for the streamer — “Bad Monkey,” based...

Bill Lawrence, the top comedy showrunner at the moment amid the enormous critical and commercial success of Ted Lasso, is staying put at Warner Bros. TV Group through 2028. After lengthy negotiations, Emmy winner Lawrence, who had a little time left on his current overall pact at the studio, has closed a blockbuster new five-year deal for his Doozer production company, I have learned. Noone is commenting but sources value the pact at more than $100 million, catapulting Lawrence in the very top tear of TV showrunners.

Like other overall agreements of that caliber in the era of Peak TV, the path to this one was not straight-forward, with some sources I spoke to calling it a wild ride. I hear Warner Bros. originally balked at Lawrence’s financial ask. Because he is still under an overall arrangement at the studio, the Scrubs creator could not go on the open market and officially test the waters.

Exclusive: Johnny Galecki is developing a medical drama based on J.D. Kleinke’s novel Catching Babies at ABC.

Written by Manifest co-executive producers Margaret Easley and Laura Putney, Untitled Family Medicine follows a team of gifted medical professionals whose careers are dedicated to the beginnings of life: maternal/fetal and family medicine— an area unique in the medical world for the intensity of emotion, political fury, and cultural angst it elicits.

They’ll experience the joy of ushering in new life, protecting the most innocent among us, and sometimes becoming the light in the storm for families facing their darkest moments of the soul, even as they grapple with love, loss, and heartbreak of their own.

Executive producers include Galecki for Alcide Bava Productions, Reid Scott, Elspeth Keller, and Michael Baum. Cory Wood of Alcide Bava Productions will co-executive produce. The studio is Warner Bros. Television.

Easley and Putney are...

The animated series adaptation of “The Supernatural Academy” books by Jaymin Eve has been ordered at Peacock, Variety has learned exclusively.

Variety originally reported the series was in the works from 41 Entertainment back in October 2019. The half-hour series will debut on Peacock on Jan. 20, 2022. The first season will consist of 16 episodes.

Like the books, the show chronicles an otherworldly adventure of sisters marked at birth. One twin sister was raised in the Supernatural world, confident and popular. The other was raised in the human world, an offbeat outsider. Now they’re about to be reunited at the Supernatural Academy, and neither one of them is thrilled about it. These adversarial twins will have to learn to get over their differences and trust each other in order to save themselves and save the world.

“It is so incredible to see my original story come to life in this high-quality animation project,...

Actress Lucy Hale ("Pretty Little Liars") poses for Dutch lingerie brand Hunkemöller, photographed by David Roemer:

"I'm at this place in my life where I accept all parts of me, not just the good parts," said Hale.

"The good, the bad and the 'ugly'. And so to feel empowered in something that is vulnerable like lingerie, that is special to me.

"To be here, shooting pieces that I had a hand in designing and actually wearing them, that just shows I have come a long way and I hope that’s apparent through all of it – the collection, the imagery, the video..."

Hale first co-starred as 'Becca Sommers' in the TV series "Bionic Woman" (2007) and as 'Rose Baker' in the series "Privileged" (2008–2009). Her breakthrough role was 'Aria Montgomery' in the Freeform TV series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017) followed by playing 'Stella Abbott' in "Life Sentence" (2018) and as the "Archie" Comics character "Katy Keene" (2020).

In film,...

Lucy Hale is best known for her roles on Pretty Little Liars, Katy Keene, and Life Sentence.

The beloved actress has a different kind of role lined up on the AMC+ drama series, Ragdoll.

AMC+ today dropped the official trailer and key art for the highly anticipated, darkly witty, and imaginative serial killer thriller.

Hale stars opposite Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Thalissa Teixeira.

From the award-winning producers of Killing Eve, the six-part AMC+ Original series will premiere exclusively on AMC+ on Thursday, November 11, with new episodes every Thursday.

"Six people have been murdered, dismembered and sewn into the shape of one grotesque body suspended from the ceiling in a block of London flats – nicknamed the "Ragdoll," reads the official synopsis.

"Assigned to the shocking case are newly reinstated DS Nathan Rose (Lloyd-Hughes); his best friend and boss, Di Emily Baxter (Teixeira); and the unit’s new recruit, DC Lake Edmunds (Hale...

Actress Lucy Hale ("Katy Keene) poses for the October 2021 issue of "Shape" magazine, photographed by Rosaline Shahnavaz:

Hale first co-starred as 'Becca Sommers' in the TV series "Bionic Woman" (2007) and as 'Rose Baker' in the series "Privileged" (2008–2009).

Her breakthrough role was 'Aria Montgomery' in the Freeform TV series "Pretty Little Liars" (2010–2017)...

...followed by playing 'Stella Abbott' in "Life Sentence" (2018) and as the "Archie" Comics character "Katy Keene" (2020).

In film, Hale has appeared in "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2", (2008), "Sorority Wars" (2009), "A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song", "Scream 4" (both 2011)...

...and appeared in "Truth or Dare", "Dude" (both 2018) and "Fantasy Island" (2020).

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Jayson Blair has joined the cast of Kat Dennings’ Hulu comedy series “Dollface” in a recurring role. He will play Liam, a new love interest for Izzy (Esther Povitsky), who, for the “Dollface” uninitiated, is a friend and co-worker of Dennings’ main character Jules.

The show centers on a young woman who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend. She then tries to rekindle long-forgotten female friendships, ignored in favor of spending time with her ex, amid a battle with her own imagination. Dennings is best known for her work on the “Thor” franchise, the Disney Plus series “WandaVision” and the long-running CBS sitcom “Two Broke Girls.”

Season 2 of the series from creator Jordan Weiss and showrunner Michelle Nader is currently in production in Los Angeles for an anticipated 2022 premiere. The ABC Signature comedy co-stars Brenda Song and Shay Mitchell. This week, news broke that former late night host Lilly Singh will join the show,...

Vertical Entertainment has signed a deal with Mister Smith Entertainment for North American distribution rights to romantic comedy “The Hating Game,” which stars “Pretty Little Liars” actor Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, who also appeared with her in “Fantasy Island.” Vertical is planning to give it a theatrical release later this year.

“The Hating Game,” which is based on the hit novel by Sally Thorne, tells the story of kind-hearted Lucy Hutton (Hale) and her cold, efficient nemesis Joshua Templeton (Stowell). Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against Josh, a rivalry that is impossibly complicated by her growing attraction to him.

Peter Hutchings (“Then Came You”) directed Christina Mengert’s adaptation of the book.

“The Hating Game” novel was a 2018 USA Today Bestseller and was published in more than 20 countries. It is often identified as one of the key...

Exclusive: Writers-producers Erin Cardillo and Richard Keith have signed with CAA for representation in all areas.

The creators of Life Sentence and Significant Mother are in a multi-year overall deal at Warner Bros. Television under their In Good Company banner.

Within the last two years, they have developed four pilots, including the television adaptation of The Five People You Meet in Heaven at Fox with Mitch Albom, the supernatural comedic procedural Pandora’s Box & Ship with The CW and Spondoolie Productions, the family dramedy Love Me with ABC and Brownstone Productions, and the young adult soap The Beach at HBO Max with Alloy Entertainment, Julie Plec, and Jenna Dewan producing.

Cardillo and Keith met in acting class at Warner Loughlin Studios in the mid-2000s. They’ve been collaborating since, winning the New York Television Festival in 2013 with spec script We’re Not Your Parents and going on to create...

Lucy Hale is set as a lead in Ragdoll, a crime drama series for AMC and Alibi based on the novel by Daniel Cole, Deadline has confirmed. The series hails from Sid Gentle Films, the British production company behind Killing Eve.

Adapted for television by Freddy Syborn, the six-part drama is described as a “modern-day Faustian thriller” centers on the murder of six people whose bodies have been dismembered and sewn into the shape of one grotesque body — nicknamed “The Ragdoll.”

Assigned to the shocking case are DS Nathan Rose, recently reinstated to the London Met; his best friend and boss, Di Emily Baxter; and the unit’s new recruit, DC Lake Edmunds, portrayed by Hale. The “Ragdoll Killer” taunts the police by sending them a list of his next victims, with Rose’s name among them. And with those victims to protect, our heroes soon come under intense public scrutiny.