‘Live From E!’ Linear Viewership Up 30% For 2024 Awards Coverage As NBCUniversal Deploys Multi-Platform Event Strategy

As forLive from E! Just last week, the E! saw its highest-rated day of Oscar programming in the 18-49 demo since 2020 and third consecutive year of growth. Live From E! Emmy Awards red carpet coverageBrandon Hickman/E! Entertainment The red carpet telecast was up 36% in the demo versus last year. There are two noteworthy exceptions here, which are the SAG Awards and the Emmys. The Emmys actuallyhit another all-time lowin January with just 4....

March 22, 2024 · 2 min · 227 words · Lauren Parker

‘Love Is Blind’s Renee Poche Fails In Bid To Have $4M NDA Battle With Netflix & Producers In Public

This matter is stayed pending the outcome of arbitration. The matter is delegated to the arbitrator to decide all the substantive issues raised by Plaintiffs opposition to arbitration. Delirium said no and took their arbitration action last fall under the clauses of Poches NDA. ‘Love is Blind’Netflix/Getty Clearly Judge Iwasaki did not grant that request. The motion for a preliminary injunction is denied in its entirety, he ruled Friday. Silencing victims in the workplace has repeatedly been found to be unconscionable....

March 22, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Pamela Murphy DDS

A24’s ‘Civil War’ Plotting $18M-$24M Opening Boosted By Imax – Box Office Preview

In this oddball marketplace, ya gotta figure downside as were still limping away from the strike. WhileGhostbusters: Frozen Empireis eyeing a $45M openingthis weekend, I hear presales on that title are low. The current Rotten Tomatoes critics score onCivil Warfollowingits electric SXSW world premiereis 91% fresh. A24’s ‘Civil War’A24 Watch on Deadline A24 has a hit on their hands, beamed a rival studio distribution boss. A24 spends late in their campaign, so look for a spike later on....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 133 words · Brittany Lynch

Annemarie Wiley Exits ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ After One Season: “I’m Disappointed Is An Understatement”

Annemarie WileyexitsThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsafter only one season. Im disappointed is an understatement, Wiley said in a statement shared onInstagram. I never auditioned for this show. Annemarie WileyEmily Shur/Bravo I was thrown into filming 2 weeks later, mid-season. Watch on Deadline Wiley noted that her rookie mistake was doing what she was instructed to do. Her major storyline of the season was questioning co-star Sutton Stracke regarding her esophagus....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Julie Davis

Bob Woodward Says Donald Trump “Does Not Understand Democracy”; Journalist Joins ‘Anna’ Post-Screening Panel To Talk Press Freedom, 2024 Election

In the course of these interviews I asked him, Whats the job of the president? And he said, To protect the people. Now thats a good answer. Bob Woodward at a National Press Club panel following the screening of Anna.Peter T. West He did not protect the people [in the Covid crisis]. And he looks at himself as a figure of great prominence, great … kind of historic figure. Because democracy is about the others, the people....

March 21, 2024 · 2 min · 271 words · Matthew Adams

Dave Eggers’ ‘To Be Destroyed’, ‘XCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture’, ‘Admissions Granted’ & ‘Battleground Georgia’ Lead MSNBC Films Slate

EXCLUSIVE:MSNBCFilms has unveiled its spring and summer slate including a Dave Eggers documentary about book-banning. The seventh installment of the series isXCLD: The Story of Cancel Culture, which premieres on April 7. But is Cancel Culture really new? MSNBC Or really that powerful? Or really that bad? Directed by Ferne Pearlstein it is produced by Amy Hobby and Kiana Jackson with story by Noah. It is produced byMSNBC Films, Time Studios, Trevor Noahs Day Zero Productions, Sugar23 and Mainstay....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 126 words · Jenny Miller

Devon Werkheiser Apologizes To Drake Bell After Mocking ‘Quiet On Set’ Sexual Abuse Allegations: “I Was Being An Idiot”

Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. Get back in your hole, Daniel, and give me your holes! Werkheiser is heard saying. Devon Werkheiser and Drake BellLeon Bennett / Paul Archuleta / Getty Images Our set was not like that. No, its f***ing awful. The Drake Bell sh**, thats crazy to hear, Werkheiser added. That is f***ed. And that never came out, which is really wild. So sorry to Drake....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Barbara Brown

Disney Says Leading Proxy Advisor ISS Made Bad Call Backing Nelson Peltz For Board

Disneypushed back on areport today by leading proxy advisory firm ISS recommending shareholders vote activist investor Nelson Peltzto the board, and withhold votes for company board nominee Maria Elena Lagomasino. We strongly believe thatISSreached the wrong conclusion in its recent report when it comes to addingNelson Peltzto the board, said Mark Parker, chairman of the board, in a statement. In contrast to Glass Lewis, ISS fails to acknowledge the breadth of perspective and expertise Ms....

March 21, 2024 · 3 min · 454 words · Lorraine Bonilla

Former ‘Jeopardy!’ Host For A Day Mike Richards Gives Answers – But Not In The Form Of A Question

Richards was announced as the full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek in 2021. He lasted just one day before resigning after questions arose about his conduct. We had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick. Mike Richards, ‘Jeopardy!‘Screen Capture But we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldnt. Related Stories Sony’s Short-Lived Control Of ‘Jeopardy!’ & ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Over For Now As CBS Scores Appeal Court Win...

March 21, 2024 · 2 min · 363 words · James Baker

France’s TF1 Launching Streaming Service Internationally – Series Mania

French commercial broadcast giantTF1is taking its streaming service international. Well launch in Belgium and Luxembourg in June and then Switzerland a few months later. Then in 2025 we will launch in the [wider] French-speaking world. ‘HIP'©François Roelants / SEPTEMBRE PRODUCTIONS / ITINERAIRE PRODUCTIONS / TF1 Outgoing M6 boss Nicolas de Tavernost similarly used his keynote todetail plans for M6+. TF1+ has more than 200 box sets of shows such asPlus Belle La VieandHPI, along with multiple acquisitions....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Kristen Garza

Hollywood Contraction: Unscripted TV Business Facing “Crushing” Grim Reality As Fewer Shows Lead To Fewer Jobs

Theres a trickle-down effect. I think its about time i step up and talk about how bad its gotten in Hollywood. Its not just producers and other below the line workers that are suffering. Getty Images AsDeadline laid out, theres a full-scale depression among unemployed executives, as well. Caligiuri says that he doesnt want this to become an us-versus-them issue because everyone is struggling. There is massive empathy [from executives]....

March 21, 2024 · 3 min · 483 words · Christine Torres

Jeremy Irons & Bille August Say Their ‘Count Of Monte Cristo’ Adaptation Could Only Work On The Small Screen – Series Mania

The story is so rich and deserves TV. For this one it was obvious. Both stars have skewed towards movies during their decorated careers andCount Of Monte Cristohas never been made for TV. Jeremy Irons (left) and Bille AugustPascal Le Segretain/Getty Images A 2002 movie version saw Richard Harris play Irons role. The quality has always been very mixed, he added. When studios were going flat out [with tentpoles] there were terrible B-movies and terrible A-movies....

March 21, 2024 · 2 min · 222 words · Carol Macdonald

Justice Department Sues Apple, Claiming Illegal Monopoly Over Smartphone Market

Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies break the law. He said that Apples share of the performance smartphone market exceeds 70%. Apples stock price had fallen by 3.54% in the initial 90 minutes of trading this morning. Getty The lawsuit also cited what the DOJ characterized as excessive pricing, for consumers and app creators. The lawsuit takes aim at Apples attempts to keep consumers within its ecosystem....

March 21, 2024 · 1 min · 159 words · Brett David