ABC news
‘Doctor Odyssey’: Joshua Jackson On That Surprising Threesome, His Return To A Fun “Spicy” Show Like ‘Dawson’s Creek’ & Details Of ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/doctor-odyssey-joshua-jackson-dawsons-creek-karate-kid-legends-interview-news-1236203186/Jenna Elfman Joins ABC’s ‘Shifting Gears’ In Return To Multi-Camera Comedy (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/jenna-elfman-shifting-gears-abc-tim-allen-1236202319/["'Shifting Gears' stars Tim Allen as Matt, the stubborn, widowed owner of Parker Customs, a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter (Kat Dennings) and her kids move into his house, the real restoration begins."]
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CBS news
‘Blue Bloods’ Series Finale Recap: The Reagans Go Out With A Bang & A Prayer Taking On Gangland, NYC (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/blue-bloods-finale-ending-explained-1236203573/‘Blue Bloods’ Series Finale: EP Kevin Wade On The Last Dinner, The Reagans’ End & Possible Spinoffs (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/blue-bloods-finale-interview-kevin-wade-1236203098/‘The Young & The Restless’ Adds Former ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Actor Nathan Owens (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-young-and-the-restless-adds-former-days-of-our-lives-actor-nathan-owens-1236201764/‘Fire Country’ Spinoff ‘Sheriff Country’ Casts W. Earl Brown (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/fire-country-spinoff-sheriff-country-cast-w-earl-brown-1236202018/["'Sheriff Country' follows straight-shooting Sheriff Mickey Fox (Morena Baccarin), the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr), who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter."]
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CW news
Nexstar Laying Off 2% Of Workforce, Focusing Cuts On Local Stations; The Hill Editor-In-Chief Bob Cusack Also Sets Exit (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/nexstar-layoffs-local-stations-the-hill-editor-in-chief-bob-cusack-exits-1236200879/‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Renewed For Season 3 By The CW (Dec. 11)
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Fox news
‘Farmer Wants A Wife’ Renewed For Season 3 At Fox With Kimberly Williams-Paisley Replacing Jennifer Nettles As Host (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/farmer-wants-a-wife-renewed-season-3-fox-kimberly-williams-paisley-host-1236201941/Denis Leary Attempts To Whip Military Misfits Into Shape In Trailer For Fox Comedy ‘Going Dutch’ Update (Dec. 9)
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Cable channel news
Clyde Phillips On How The Taylor Sheridan-Verse Inspired ‘Dexter’ Franchise Expansion [Showtime] (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/clyde-phillips-interview-dexter-original-sin-taylor-sheridan-1236203646/‘The Way Home’ Season 3 To Debut On Hallmark Channel As Move To Hallmark+ Is Nixed After Backlash (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-way-home-season-3-premiere-date-hallmark-channel-1236203711/Max & HBO Wind Down Deal For ‘Sesame Street’ Original Episodes, Retaining Some Library Rights (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/max-hbo-sesame-street-deal-ends-original-episodes-1236202894/‘Industry’ Cast, Creators Talk Pushing Boundaries To Expand Beyond The HBO Series’ Modest Origins With Season 3 & Tease Season 4 Inspirations (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/industry-cast-creators-season-3-finale-season-4-plans-1236201865/HBO’s Steve Carell Comedy Series Casts Charly Clive As Co-Lead (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/steve-carell-hbo-comedy-charly-clive-bill-lawrence-1236201314/["The single-camera comedy is set on a college campus, centering on an author’s (Carell) complicated relationship with his daughter (Clive). In addition to Carell, Clive joins previously cast Phil Dunster in the high-profile series."]
Rebecca Hall Joins Ryan Murphy’s FX Series ‘The Beauty’ (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/rebecca-hall-cast-ryan-murphy-the-beauty-fx-1236202092/["'The Beauty' is based on the comic books by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. Per usual for a Ryan Murphy project, no official details about the premise and the characters are provided. The 2016 graphic novel 'The Beauty' is about an STD that makes those affected beautiful. But the disease, dubbed “the Beauty,” eventually kills its hosts as part of a suspected sinister government plot. The main characters in the comics are detectives Drew Foster and Kara Vaughn, partners on beauty crime cases who have to find their way past corrupt politicians, vengeful federal agents, and a terrifying mercenary out to collect the price on their heads."]
‘Yellowstone’ Universe Expands With Offshoot Starring Kelly Reilly & Cole Hauser [Paramount Network] (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/yellowstone-spinoff-kelly-reilly-cole-hauser-1236199770/ Linda Cardellini Joins Jason Bateman & David Harbour In Steve Conrad’s HBO Limited Series ‘DTF St. Louis’ (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/linda-cardellini-jason-bateman-david-harbour-hbo-limited-series-dtf-st-louis-1236198861/----------------------------------------------------
Streaming service news--Amazon Freevee
‘Dinner With The Parents’ Freevee Comedy Canceled By Amazon After One Season (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/dinner-with-the-parents-canceled-no-season-2-freevee-amazon-1236203386/----------------------------------------------------
Streaming service news--Apple TV+
Apple TV+ Wants To ‘Love You To Death’ With Its Latest Spanish Comedy Series (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/apple-tv-plus-love-you-to-death-spain-comedy-series-1236201484/["Series stars Verónica Echegui (Orígenes Secretos) and Joan Amargós (Show Yourself) as a pair of friends who strike up an unlikely romance. Plot follows the cautious Raúl (Amargós), who reconnects with free-spirited and newly pregnant Marta (Echegui), after he receives a heart cancer diagnosis. They resume a childhood friendship, and in a relationship brought together by fate, begin to test their beliefs about love."]
‘Cobra Kai’ Actor Barrett Carnahan Joins Apple’s ‘For All Mankind’ For Season 5 (Dec. 10)
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Streaming service news--Disney+
‘Malcolm In The Middle’ Revived For New Episodes On Disney+ With Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston & Jane Kaczmarek (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-frankie-muniz-bryan-cranston-1236202546/‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’: Jonny Coyne Reprising Role From Disney+ Series In Jon Favreau Movie (Dec. 10)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-jonny-coyne-1236199540/‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Adds Jeremy Allen White (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/star-wars-mandalorian-grogu-jeremy-allen-white-1236198894/Disney’s New Password Sharing Approach Is “Working Out Well For Us”, CFO Hugh Johnston Says (Dec. 9)
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Streaming service news--Hulu
‘Prison Break’: New Chapter From Elgin James Gets Hulu Pilot Order (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/prison-break-reboot-elgin-james-hulu-pilot-1236201680/["Details regarding the new installment’s plot are being kept under wraps, however, Deadline understands James’ version will be its own thing set within the same universe. As we previously reported, it is not expected to involve the characters at the center of the original series and its follow-up on Fox, Michael Scofield (Wentworth Miller), and Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell)."]
Oscars Will Stream Live On Hulu For First Time (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/oscars-2025-streaming-hulu-1236200249/Hulu Snaps Up Hit Channel 4 Comedy ‘Big Boys’ (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/hulu-big-boys-channel-4-jack-rooke-multi-title-deal-1236200432/["The show follows the semi-fictional Jack, played by Derry Girls’ Dylan LLewellyn, a closeted shy student who is grieving his father’s death as he heads to university. There, he lives with mature student Danny (Jon Pointing), a lad about town figure who is in fact trying to disguise his own mental health issues."]
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Streaming service news--Max
‘The Pitt’ Trailer: Noah Wyle Is On The Front Line During Harrowing ER Shift In Max Medical Drama (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-pitt-noah-wyle-premiere-date-trailer-max-1236183807/'Fast Friends’: Max Sets Premiere Date, Unveils Trailer For ‘Friends’ Game Show Hosted By Whitney Cummings (Dec. 10)
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Streaming service news--Netflix
‘No Good Deed’ Ending Explained: Creator Liz Feldman Talks “Out-Of-Left-Field Reveal” For [Spoiler’s] Killer And Season 2 Hopes (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/no-good-deed-ending-explained-1236203273/‘The Night Agent’ Adds David Lyons, Jennifer Morrison & Stephen Moyer As Season 3 Series Regulars (Dec. 13)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-night-agent-david-lyons-jennifer-morrison-stephen-moyer-season-3-1236202571/Netflix To Make ‘Squid Game’ Video Game Available To Non-Subscribers (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/netflix-squid-game-unleashed-game-free-1236202346/Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fode & Melissa Joan Hart To Star In Netflix Rom-Com ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’ (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/a-merry-little-ex-mas-alicia-silverstone-star-netflix-rom-com-1236202154/‘The Residence’: First Look At Shondaland White House Comedic Murder Mystery Drama Series, Premiere Date Set (Dec. 10)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-residence-shondaland-netflix-premiere-date-trailer-1236199515/["Using Kate Andersen Brower’s book "The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House" as a jumping-off point, the Netflix series is described as a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion."]
‘The Diplomat’ Creator Says Trump’s Re-Election Will “Absolutely” Influence Netflix Series On Heels Of Season 2 Golden Globes Nod (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-diplomat-debora-cahn-golden-globes-nomination-season-3-tease-1236198517/----------------------------------------------------
Streaming service news--Paramount+
Matthew Gray Gubler To Reprise His Spencer Reid Role On ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ (Dec. 12)
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Streaming service news--Peacock
‘Friday Night Lights’ Reboot Lands At Peacock (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/friday-night-lights-reboot-peacock-1236200942/‘Days Of Our Lives’ Bids Farewell To James Read: “It’s Been A Fabulous Run” (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/days-of-our-lives-james-read-departure-clyde-weston-1236200953/‘SNL’ Docuseries From Morgan Neville Gets Peacock Premiere Date (Dec. 11)
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Streaming service news--Prime Video
‘The Wheel Of Time’ Adds Shohreh Aghdashloo To Season 3 Cast (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-wheel-of-time-shohreh-aghdashloo-season-3-cast-1236199972/‘Warhammer 40,000’ TV Series With Henry Cavill In Development At Amazon Under Deal With Games Workshop (Dec. 10)
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International series news
‘Son Of A Critch’ Season 4: Watch Trailer For Coming-Of-Age Comedy’s Latest Run [CBC] (Dec. 11)
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Ratings
‘Black Doves’ Debuts At No. 2 In Netflix’s Weekly Rankings, ‘La Brea’ At No. 3 Despite Limited Availability (Dec. 10)
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The business of TV
YouTube TV Monthly Price Rising Another $10 To $82.99 (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/youtube-tv-price-increase-1236201814/Warner Bros. Discovery Creates New Corporate Structure, Separating Linear Networks From Streaming & Studios; Stock Soars Update (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/warner-bros-discovery-new-corporate-structure-linear-networks-streaming-studios-1236201610/YouTube Unveils Living Room Stats: Sports Viewing Up 30% Year-On-Year, 4K Uploads Rise 35%, Podcasts Keep Gaining (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/youtube-living-room-sports-viewing-4k-uploads-podcasts-1236199782/Warner Bros. Discovery, Comcast Ink Distribution Deals Across Xfinity & Sky; Peacock Parent To Package Max, Discovery+ In Streaming Bundles (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/warner-bros-discovery-comcast-multi-year-distribution-deals-xfinity-and-sky-1236197962/Streamer Profit Set To Seriously Outpace Subs Growth Over Coming Years Report (Dec. 9)
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Obituaries
The Amazing Kreskin Dies: Famed Mentalist And ’70s Talk Show Staple Was 89 (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/amazing-kreskin-dead-1236200513/Michael Cole Dies: ‘Mod Squad’ Star & ‘General Hospital’ Actor Was 84 (Dec. 10)
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Other News
‘Presumed Innocent’s O-T Fagbenle Talks His “Smarmy, Power-Hungry” Role With An “Annoying” Accent & ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Final Season (Dec. 14)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/presumed-innocent-o-t-fagbenle-the-handmaids-tale-final-season-interview-news-1236203272/ABC Settles Donald Trump Defamation Case; Network Will Contribute $15 Million To President-Elect’s Foundation And Museum (Dec. 14)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/trump-abc-defamation-suit-settlement-1236203943/2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/2025-tv-premiere-dates-1235811038/‘Love Is Blind’ Contestants Are Employees, Says National Labor Relations Board, Opening Door To Reality Unionization (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/love-is-blind-contestants-employees-national-labor-relations-board-1236201933/Dick Van Dyke Reveals “Exhausting” Escape From Malibu Fire, Says Neighbors Saved Him: “I Was Trying To Crawl To The Car” (Dec. 12)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/dick-van-dyke-malibu-fire-exhausting-escape-1236201701/‘The Golden Bachelor’s Gerry Turner Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: “Unfortunately, There’s No Cure For It” (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/the-golden-bachelor-gerry-turner-cancer-diagnosis-1236200905/David Letterman Is “Surprised” He’s Still Working As He Addresses Potential Retirement (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/david-letterman-surprised-still-working-addresses-potential-retirement-1236201324/Christina Applegate Experienced “First Sign Of MS” While Filming ‘Dead to Me’ Pilot (Dec. 11)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/christina-applegate-first-sign-ms-filming-dead-to-me-pilot-1236201213/Golden Globes Nominations Full List Revealed: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Leads In Film & ‘The Bear’ Leads TV (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/golden-globes-nominations-2025-list-film-tv-1236198070/Netflix Leads The Way On Golden Globes Noms Day (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/netflix-leads-a24-hbo-golden-globes-nominations-1236198173/Golden Globes Snubs & Surprises: ‘Wicked’ Director Jon M. Chu, Meryl Streep, ‘Fallout’ & ‘Kneecap’ (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/2024/12/2025-golden-globe-snubs-surprises-wicked-fallout-meryl-streep-1236198081/2024-25 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Spirits, Grammys, Tonys, Guilds & More (Dec. 9)
https://deadline.com/feature/awards-season-calendar-oscars-emmys-golden-globes-list-1234814076/
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