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Daily Archives : Jan 16, 2020

NBC Unveils Details About Peacock Streaming Service: Free and Paid Tiers, New Shows, Sports, Virtual Channels and Tons of Programming

In a massive announcement today, NBC revealed just about every detail imaginable about its upcoming Peacock streaming service, which will launch April 15 to Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Flex customers ahead of its national rollout July 15. Peacock Free is…

AARP’s 19th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards: An Evening With the ‘Anti-Ricky Gervais’

In a ceremony that will be televised this weekend, AARP gave out the Movies for Grownups Awards, with the ceremony hosted by Tony Danza — who proclaimed himself to be the “anti-Ricky Gervais.” It was a good night for some…

It’s One and Done for Drama Series — Despite Cliffhanger Ending

A drama series that received critical acclaim and attracted a loyal band of followers in its first season apparently won’t make it to season two. USA Today reports that HBO’s “Watchmen,” which deals with race and the criminal justice system,…

‘Star Wars’ Movie in the Works, With Top Director Being Courted to Develop the Project

A director who has one of this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Picture on his resume is being courted to develop a new “Star Wars” movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taika Waititi has been approached to develop a movie…

Pop Star’s Comeback to Feature a Stop at the Super Bowl

For one major recording artist who was just announced as a performer at this year’s Super Bowl, the appearance will represent a stop on her comeback trail. The NFL and Fox announced Thursday that the national anthem will be performed…

AMC Networks Unveils Development Projects

AMC Networks and AMC Studios revealed they have projects in the pipeline with auspices including Scott Z. Burns, Katie Couric, Owen and Stephen King, Megan Mostyn Brown, Armadu Garba, Eliza Clark, Mark Johnson, Zack Whedon, Scott Gold, Ilana Glazer and…

Drama Series’ Future in Limbo After Cast Is Released

The future is in jeopardy for an acclaimed drama series after the cast options were allowed to lapse and a decision about a possible third season remains on hold. Deadline reports that David Fincher’s Netflix crime thriller “Mindhunter” may be…

Wendy Williams Apologizes for Joaquin Phoenix Incident

Wendy Williams issued an apology after angering viewers over an incident on her talk show in which she appeared to make fun of Joaquin Phoenix. As we reported Wednesday, the incident on her Jan. 7 show went viral after Canadian…

Supermodel Dismissed After Being Called as Potential Juror in Weinstein Trial

A well-known supermodel was dismissed Thursday as a potential juror in the rape trial of former film mogul Harvey Weinstein. CNN reports that attorneys on both sides of the criminal trial agreed to dismiss Gigi Hadid, who exited after arriving…

NBCUniversal Unveils Peacock, a Free Premium Ad-Supported Streaming Service With Subscription Tiers

Press release from NBC, Jan. 16, 2020: At a Comcast investor presentation held in the iconic Studio 8H of 30 Rock, NBCUniversal unveiled Peacock, a free premium ad-supported streaming service with subscription tiers offering more than 600 movies and 400…