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The cause of death for Cameron Boyce, a Disney Channel star who died Saturday at age 20, has been revealed. Boyce’s family confirmed that Boyce died as a result of an epileptic seizure. Boyce had previously been diagnosed with epilepsy,…
One of Hollywood’s top power couples will seek to expand their brands under a new corporate umbrella. The AP reports that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith today announced the launch of Westbrook, Inc., their new media venture. The couple…
Political advertising on broadcast, cable and digital during the 2020 presidential election cycle will hit $6 billion, MediaPost reports, citing a report released today by Advertising Analytics and Cross Screen Media. The total represents a 57% increase over spending during…
Netflix provided the lowdown on its first series stemming from its deal with Shonda Rhimes and Shondaland, which will be a drama based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling “Bridgerton” novels. The show, which has an order for eight one-hour episodes, is…
Disney Television Studios has restructured its leadership team, including naming a new president for ABC Studios. The company announced that Jonnie Davis was named ABC Studios’ new president. “At 20th Century Fox Television, Carolyn Cassidy has been promoted to president,…
After “Jeopardy James” Holzhauer’s stunning run on the venerable game show earlier this year, “Jeopardy!” confirmed that it will be bringing him back to the show. Holzhauer, who won 32 consecutive games and amassed $2.46 million in winnings between April…
One of the stars of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” has been taken off life support one year after she suffered a stroke. The family of Denise Nickerson posted a message on Facebook delivering the news. “They just took…
A new coming-of-age comedy has just been given a series order, with “American Pie” writer Adam Herz behind the project. CBS Corp.’s Pop TV announced an eight-episode order for “Best Intentions,” which will go into production this fall. The show…
“Rip Torn, an actor who made his reputation in the works of Tennessee Williams and played roles as diverse as Walt Whitman, Richard Nixon and Judas Iscariot before earning his greatest fame as a gruff, bullying producer on one of…
Press release from Netflix, July 10, 2019: ABOUT THE SERIES LAUNCH DATE: 2020 FORMAT: Drama; 8 x 1-hour episodes LOCATION: London CREATOR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Chris Van Dusen EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers SYNOPSIS: Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling series of…