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Toby Gorman Named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio

Press release from NBCUniversal, Aug. 8, 2019: Top producer and executive Toby Gorman has been named President of Universal Television Alternative Studio. Gorman, who fills the role after Meredith Ahr was promoted last fall to President of NBC Entertainment’s Alternative…

Animation Domination Returns With A-List of Guest Voices on ‘The Simpsons,’ All-New Series ‘Bless The Harts,’ ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Family Guy,’ Beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, on Fox

Press release from Fox, Aug. 7, 2019: Get ready to hear your favorite stars when a top-notch roster of guest voices line up this season for the return of FOX’s beloved Animation Domination, beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, on THE SIMPSONS…

FOX Entertainment Acquires Emmy Award-Winning Production Company Bento Box Entertainment

Press release from Fox, Aug. 6, 2019: FOX Entertainment has acquired Emmy Award-winning production company Bento Box Entertainment, it was announced today by Charlie Collier, Chief Executive Officer, FOX Entertainment. The animation studio behind BOB’S BURGERS and two of FOX’s…

Television’s Iconic Star-Maker ‘American Idol’ Hits the Right Notes — Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie to Return for New Season on ABC

Press release from ABC, Aug. 5, 2019: In its second season on ABC, “American Idol” dominated Sunday nights and claimed the position as Sunday’s No. 1 most social show. In doing so, the reality competition series also proved that untapped…

Afton Williamson’s Message on Instagram About Quitting ABC’s ‘The Rookie’

Instagram post from Afton Williamson, Aug. 4, 2019: I will not be returning for Season 2 of The Rookie. I owe it to you my amazing fans to share the Truth. Throughout the filming of the pilot, I experienced Racial…

CBS All Access Announces Casting for ‘The Stand’

Press release from CBS, Aug. 1, 2019: CBS All Access, CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young and Henry Zaga have joined the cast of its original limited event series…

CBS All Access Orders ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ to Series

Press release from CBS, Aug. 1, 2019: CBS All Access, CBS’ digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service, today announced a new original series order for THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH, based on the Walter Tevis novel of…

HBO Max Gains Exclusive Streaming Rights to the Current ‘Doctor Who’ Series in New Deal With BBC Studios

Press release from WarnerMedia, Aug. 1, 2019: HBO Max adds to its arsenal of strategic, fan-favorite acquisitions by securing the exclusive streaming rights to BBC’s longest-running global franchise, “Doctor Who.” All 11 seasons of the British sci-fi hit drama will…

Hulu’s Scripted Originals Content Team Joins Forces With Walt Disney Television

Press release from Disney, July 31, 2019: The Hulu Scripted Originals content team is joining forces with Walt Disney Television to integrate development of original scripted drama and comedy programming for the streaming service with Disney’s expansive television resources. With…

FX Orders Limited Series ‘A Teacher’

Press release from FX, July 30, 2019: FX Networks has ordered A Teacher, a limited series based on Hannah Fidell’s feature film of the same name and starring Kate Mara and Nick Robinson, it was announced today by Gina Balian…