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‘Mr. Robot’ Creator Sam Esmail Lands Two New Series On ABC

September 29, 2020 2:40 pm

After finding quick success with his USA Network cyber-thriller “Mr. Robot,” writer-director-producer Sam Esmail has been working hard crafting a number of high-profile series for various other networks, most ...

‘Lost’ Producer Shoots Down Revival Rumors & Isn’t Sure A New Series Would Work

Charles Barfield

May 15, 2020 12:54 pm

News, Television

The 2010s started a new trend that seems to be pretty dominant in TV—the series revival. More and more, we get the news that networks and streaming services are bringing back popular series for new seasons, re...

‘Agents Of SHIELD’ Final Season Trailer: The Marvel Series Goes Back In Time For Its Own Endgame

Charles Barfield

April 28, 2020 2:41 pm

News, Television, Trailers

Let me know if you’ve heard this story before in a Marvel project—a group of heroes travels back in time to save their future from aliens. Nope, we’re not talking about “Avengers: Endgame,” which definitely fi...

Network TV Series Might Not Resume Filming This Season

Charles Barfield

March 17, 2020 12:21 pm

News, Television

Pardon my language, but coronavirus has already officially fucked the theatrical business, with theaters closing for the foreseeable future and studios releasing straight to VOD. And with all the production su...

The 2020 Oscars’ Viewership Dropped 20% From Last Year For A New Record Low

Charles Barfield

February 10, 2020 2:28 pm

Awards, News, Television

Last night turned out to be a historic evening for Hollywood and the Academy, as “Parasite” shocked the world and took home the most Oscars of any film, including the coveted Best Picture trophy. But even with...

ABC Boss Says Network Is In Talks With Kevin Feige About A New Marvel Series

Charles Barfield

January 8, 2020 3:34 pm

News, Television

After 2019 saw Kevin Feige take control of all Marvel creative decisions, subsequently ending Marvel TV, it was assumed that the future of Marvel Studios television shows was destined for Disney+. However, spea...

No Surprise: No Host For Oscars For Second Straight Year

Gregory Ellwood

January 8, 2020 2:32 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke revealed today what many had already expected, there will officially be no host for the 2020 Oscars. Burke confirmed the decision during her annual remarks at the Televis...

Academy Selects Lynette Howell Taylor & Stephanie Allain As 92nd Oscars Producers

Gregory Ellwood

November 15, 2019 7:12 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News

In the first major move of recently elected AMPAS president David Rubin, the Academy announced today that there will be two new producers of Hollywood's biggest night, the Oscars. Lynette Howell Taylor and Step...

Social Media Jokes About Last Night’s ‘Little Mermaid’ Musical Special Prompted An ABC Exec To Respond

Charles Barfield

November 6, 2019 10:48 am

News, Television

Last night, audiences experienced (were subjected to?) the latest primetime musical special, ABC’s “The Little Mermaid Live.” However, unlike other recent entries in this genre, such as “Grease” and “Rocky Horr...

ABC & Marvel TV In Talks About A New Series Focusing On A “Mostly Brand-New” Female Superhero

Alex David Lynch

August 6, 2019 10:10 am

News, Television

The slow-bleeding death of the Marvel-Netflix partnership earlier this year may have irked fans with the subsequent cancellations of “Daredevil,” “Luke Cage,” "Punisher," "Iron Fist," and “Jessica Jones”—all se...

Marvel’s ‘Agents of SHIELD’ Coming To An End After Next Year’s Season 7

Charles Barfield

July 18, 2019 2:26 pm

News, Television

Even though it wasn’t that long ago, it’s interesting to see just how much the landscape of Marvel TV and Marvel Studios productions has changed since 2012. After the record-breaking success of “The Avengers,” ...

Academy Pushes 2021 & 2022 Telecast Dates Back To End Of February Because Why Not?

Gregory Ellwood

June 11, 2019 1:12 pm

Awards, Awards Campaign, News, Television

In a move no one saw coming, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that the 2021 and 2021 Academy Awards will return to their "traditional" end of February dates. This after an earlier date ...

ABC Says Constance Wu Will Keep Her ‘Fresh Off The Boat’ Role Despite Her Profanity-Laced Comments About Show’s Renewal

Charles Barfield

May 14, 2019 1:11 pm

News, Television

Normally, when an actor finds out that their hit network TV series was renewed for a sixth season, the performer is elated. Job security is a rare thing in Hollywood, and especially in the realm of TV. But for ...

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ABC Exec Explains 2019 Oscars Success & Why Next Year’s Telecast Will Likely Be Hostless Again

Charles Barfield

March 27, 2019 12:10 pm

Awards, News

After months of speculation, scandal, and tough questions, this year’s Academy Awards not only was without any real drama but also increased ratings in a time when awards shows seem to be hemorrhaging viewers. ...

The Hostless, Controversy-Filled 2019 Oscars’ Ratings Rise Above Last Year’s Low

Charles Barfield

February 25, 2019 11:35 am

Awards, News

With controversies seemingly every day leading up to last night’s telecast, the 2019 Oscars had all the makings of a true trainwreck. That being said, the show went on, and survived, without so much as one majo...

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