Could Super Bowl LVIII Set A Viewership Record? Why Chiefs-49ers Rematch With Taylor Swift In The Stands Could Draw Biggest Audience Ever

CouldSuper BowlLVIII be the most-watched ever? Thats also the second most-watched TV program in history. And, possibly,Taylor Swift. Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ersGetty Images No matter what happens, we can expect the Super Bowl to put up an impressive audience. The only program to beat it? The Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969, which was watched by upwards of 150M people. David Eulitt/Getty Images So far, no other program has even come close to touching that record....

February 10, 2024 · 2 min · 408 words · Richard Hill

Disney’s Craig Erwich Looks To Settle Linear Vs. Streaming Debate, Shares Stats On ‘The Rookie’, ‘OMITB’, ‘Abbott’ & ‘Golden Bachelor’

In his opening remarks at TCA Saturday, Erwich argued about the value of programs running across platforms. Its not one versus the other. Versus implies an opposition or comparison. Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group, at the Television Critics AssociationÕs Winter Press Tour on Saturday, February 10.Disney/PictureGroup These are complementary platforms which reach two very different types of viewers and theyre non-duplicative. Fans are still discovering that show and will continue for years to come....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Travis Chaney

Ed Mintz Dies: CinemaScore Founder & Pioneer In Moviegoing Polling Was 83

Ed Mintz, the founder of the motion picture industrys tried-and-true audience polling serviceCinemaScore, died February 6. And with this, CinemaScore was born. Soon after, while in temple for the high-holiday Jewish services, a pledge card was handed to Mintz. Ed Mintz The pledge card had perforations on the amounts to donate; no pens or pencils were needed. This gave Mintz the idea for CinemaScores infamous audience polling ballot. However, the grades, just like the ticket sales, never lied....

February 10, 2024 · 2 min · 274 words · Angel Mcgee

Robert M. Young Dies: Groundbreaking Independent Film Director, Camera d’Or And Peabody Award Winner Was 99

His death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his son. Two of his films have recently been added to the Library of Congress Film Registry. Bob Young was one of those, former Sundance Film Festival director John Cooper said in astatement to IndieWire. Robert M. YoungGetty Images His love of cinema was infectious and deep. He was always there to contribute in knowledge and talent to anyone lucky enough to be in his path....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Jay Lam

‘BRATS’: Why Andrew McCarthy Tracked Down His Fellow Brat Packers For a Hulu Doc: “It Altered The Perception Of How We Were Perceived”

As McCarthy says, actors want to be free of that baggage. A magazine article came out on Tuesday and by Friday the entire nation was using the phrase Brat Pack. It was a life-changing kind of thing. Andrew McCarthyJesse Dittmar for The Washington Post We felt suddenly unseen. I felt like I lost control of the narrative of my career. No one would be seen in a movie together. I hadnt seen Rob in 30 years....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Matthew Velasquez

‘Coyote Vs. Acme’: With Pic’s Fate In Limbo At Warners, Phil Lord Observes, “How Funny It Would Be For This To End With A Congressional Hearing”

Related Stories Peter Bart: Big B.O. Are there no other saviors? A David Ellison who can snatch up the film and put it through Skydances Netflix output deal? ‘Coyote v Acme’WB Cause it SEEMS anticompetitive. Lord is among those with Chris Miller, Michael Chaves, Daniel Scheinert and Deadline whove seen the movie. As the Justice Department and @FTC revise their antitrust guidelines they should review this conduct, he continued. As someone remarked, its like burning down a building for the insurance money, he added....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 138 words · Sarah Waters

‘Percy Jackson’ EPs On Recasting Lance Reddick’s Zeus For Season 2: “I Don’t Think Anybody’s There Yet”

ThePercy Jackson and the Olympiansteam isnt quite ready to look for a new Zeus. It was one of hisfinal on-screen roles. Zeus has a presence throughout all five of Rick RiordansPercy Jackson and the Olympiansnovels. Lance Reddick in Percy Jackson And The OlympiansDisney+ Theres also just a little bit of denial, I think. Thats something that were gonna have to deal with. But were incredibly grateful for this character that he helped build and the presence that he created....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Katherine Williams

‘The Bachelor’ Producers Freeze When Asked To Answer For Franchise’s History Of Race Issues

Why does it seem likeThe Bachelorhas such a hard time dealing with racial issues? And have you learned anything from these past scandals that have led to the departure of Chris Harrison? Freeland, whojoined the franchisefromThe BachelorCanada last year, took on the task of answering. The BachelorABC I think so far we are putting our money where our mouth is, Freeland said. So hopefully, audiences are feeling that, because its something that were always working on....

February 10, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · David Marshall

4.6 Earthquake Hits Malibu, Felt Across Los Angeles, Interrupts Live TV Broadcast

UPDATED with latest: A good-sized earthquake rattled windows acrossLos Angelesat about 1:47 p.m. today. The USGS said the quake occurred at a depth of about 10 miles. It was the largest such shake felt in that area in some time. The Malibu pier and lagoonRicardo DeAratanha/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Another USGS official later said the quake may have been located on the nearby Anacapa-Dume Fault. Officials said there have been five events of magnitude 4 or greater recorded in the local area....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 278 words · Shari White

Amazon Lands Exclusive Rights To NFL Playoff Game Next Season, Following Success Of Peacock Stream

NBCU parent Comcast proclaimed the game as the most streamed event in U.S. history. Watch on Deadline Financial terms for the 2025 game were unavailable. But sources told Deadline that Prime Video had the right of first refusal under its deal for Thursday night. Amazon Prime Video will stream an NFL playoff game next January, the same slot where Peacock found success with a Kansas City Chiefs-Miami Dolphins contest.Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images...

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Tracy Perez

Brad Pitt Roasts Pal Bradley Cooper Over Oscar Directing Snub: “He’s Used To It. He’s a Philadelphia Eagles Fan” – Watch

First, he poked fun at the Academys seeming scattershot nominations this year for Cooper andMaestro. Hes used to it. Hes a Philadelphia Eagles fan. Brad Pitt and Honoree Bradley Cooper pose with the Outstanding Performer of the Year Award during the 39th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at The Arlington Theatre on February 08, 2024 in Santa Barbara, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF)Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for SBIFF...

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Meghan Patterson

Breaking Baz: ‘Rye Lane’ BAFTA Nominee Vivian Oparah Says The “Trajectory Of A Black Female Actress Is Very Different To That Of Everyone Else”

Then came the BAFTA nom. Shell be back in time for the BAFTA ceremony at Londons Southbank Centre on Sunday, February 18. Maybe, she answers, but then white female actors have been working visibly for a lot longer time. Vivian Oparah, and ‘Rye Lane’Getty/Searchlight Its just a matter of continuing to work hard and sometimes defining that path for yourself. The good news is she is up for the challenge....

February 9, 2024 · 2 min · 413 words · Cindy Burch

Christian And Sibi Bale Break Ground On Unique Foster Care Facility Near L.A.

Bruce Wayne would be proud. (Esrailian producedThe Promise, which starred Bale.) The project was a brainchild of the actors, according to AP, hatched about 15 years ago. Christian Bale attends Together California’s Foster Care Center Ground Breaking event on February 07Robin L Marshall/Getty Images I didnt think it was going to take that long, he said. Its taken a long time, but Bale says his own experiences as a parent inspired him to persevere....

February 9, 2024 · 1 min · 212 words · Anthony Oliver