Re: TV news for Nov. 9-16, 2024

On Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:06:45 -0000 (UTC), "Adam H. Kerman"
<ahk@chinet.com> wrote:

Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:
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The CW Layoffs: Scripted Chief Liz Wise Lyall & Unscripted Deputy Betsy
Slenzak Among Execs Impacted  (Nov. 12)

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https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-cw-layoffs-liz-wise-lyall-betsy-slenzak-1236174811/

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The CW Undergoes Layoffs With Scripted & PR Hit Hard; Read Brad
Schwartz's Memo To Staff  (Nov. 12)

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https://deadline.com/2024/11/the-cw-layoffs-scripted-pr-1236174249/

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The guilty parties! So who still works there?

“Today we had to make one of the hardest decisions a company can
make—eliminating a number of positions,” he said. “We are making these
changes not because they are easy, but because we believe they are
necessary to build a stronger future for The CW.”

So they are building a stronger future for the CW by getting rid of
everyone that produces content for the channel and those that help
market it. Either everyone that works at the CW sucked at their jobs
and so deserved to be fired or they have no idea what to do with the
channel and are getting rid of everyone because the people at the top
are clueless.


Ah, and there it is. They are moving towards live sports and
unscripted/game shows. Probably content that they are just buying from
someone else so there's no need for the network to have anyone working
for them to actually produce content.

Zendaya On Euphoria Season 3: My Most Important Thing Is To Do
Justice By The People Who Love & Care About Rue [HBO]  (Nov. 13)

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Rue betrayed everybody and stole drugs from a trafficker in her
desperation to remain high. Who is she talking about?

Drug addicts that also watch EUPHORIA?

https://deadline.com/2024/11/zendaya-euphoria-season-3-rue-1236175558/

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Mike White Has Already Pitched The White Lotus Season 4 To HBO  (Nov. 12)

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That's nice. I never finished season 2.
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Nothing Has Changed: HBO Chief Casey Bloys Says Euphoria Will Shoot
Season 3 In New Year  (Nov. 12)

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You're on drugs, dude.

He's a Hollywood exec. Of course he's on drugs.

https://deadline.com/2024/11/euphoria-season-3-hbo-1236173362/

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Mare Of Easttown Creator On Whether To Expect A Second Season Of Kate
Winslet Crime Drama: I Would Welcome The Chance [HBO]  (Nov. 12)

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Wait. What? That was a miniseries.
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https://deadline.com/2024/11/mare-of-easttown-creator-second-season-kate-winslet-crime-drama-1236174091/

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Paradise: See Sterling K. Brown As Secret Service Man Suspected Of
Killing President in Twisty New Hulu Drama  (Nov. 14)

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bonk
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Wouldn't he simply be shot dead? I'm sure this will be realistic.

Only way I can see this working as a concept is that he can't just
shoot the President, but as you say even that won't be realistic.

Milestone PBS-Amazon Deal Will Bring 150 Local Stations, Two New FAST
Channels To Prime Video  (Nov. 14)

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What the fuck? Pay Amazon plus sit through moochathon?
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Also, 150 channels DO NOT offer any programming. PBS programming comes
mainly from Boston, New York, and Chicago.

It's worse than that. They say it will be the local stations only
provided to people in that area, but they also say it will not include
new programming. All content will be at least 5 years removed from the
original broadcast window.

The only thing I can see them thinking is that this is another step
towards competing with services like Youtube TV. As it is you can
choose to watch it for free whether you have Prime Video or not.

Jake Paul Vs. Mike Tyson Fight Wrestles Attention Of 60 Million
Households On Netflix  (Nov. 16)

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59 million of whom wished harm upon Jake Paul.

Yeah, I know a number of people who watched the fight only because
they wanted to see Tyson man handle Paul. Then there is that bit that
Arthur brought up about the fight being a bit fixed. Here's the
relevant bit:

"I've heard and believe that there is something in the contract which
means Tyson can’t even try and hurt him," Carl Froch told casino.org.
"I'm sure if Tyson did land a big left or right hook on the chin of
Jake Paul then he could render him unconscious … I can't really see
that happening, though. In my view it's all fixed in advance for Paul,
and Tyson won't have the opportunity to do that."