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Big Beach, the production company known for hits such as Vida and Sorry For Your Loss, has acquired the television rights to Alexandra Tanner’s debut novel “Worry.” The novel follows the lives of two siblings-turned-roommates as they navigate a chaotic world on the brink of disaster. Described as a “Seinfeldian” tale of existentialism and sisterhood,

Ramy Youssef, the host of a recent episode of Saturday Night Live, used his platform to bring attention to the ongoing struggles faced by the people of Palestine. Youssef shared a heartfelt story about a friend reaching out to him, asking for prayers for his family in Gaza who are suffering. This personal plea led

Patricia Richardson, known for her role as Jill in the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, has spoken out against the possibility of a reboot. Despite Tim Allen’s comments about the entire cast being on board for a reunion, Richardson reveals that she was never approached about the idea. In a recent podcast appearance, Richardson expressed her

Louis Gossett Jr., a trailblazing actor who made a significant impact on both stage and screen, passed away at the age of 87 in Santa Monica. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 27, 1936, Gossett’s career began with a bang when he made his stage debut at the young age of 17 in a

Kenan Thompson recently spoke out about his time working with Dan Schneider at Nickelodeon, following the release of the documentary exposing the dark side of kids TV. As a veteran of Saturday Night Live, Thompson worked on Schneider-produced shows like All That and Kenan & Kel in the 1990s. Despite not witnessing the situations documented

GroupM, a media buying arm of WPP, has announced its plans to double its annual investment in women’s sports. This initiative is a significant step in promoting gender equality and empowering female athletes. The company is set to create a dedicated marketplace to facilitate deals and provide opportunities for advertisers to engage with this growing

After taking a short break, Jon Stewart made a comeback on The Daily Show and wasted no time in calling out Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary. Stewart didn’t hold back in criticizing the Canadian businessman for his comments regarding Donald Trump’s NY civil fraud case. O’Leary had referred to the case as a victimless crime, a

Last summer, the scripted television and movie industry was heavily impacted by strikes led by writers and actors. However, reality shows, variety series, and game shows were able to continue filming seamlessly under the Network Television Code Contract. As the current contract with SAG-AFTRA is set to expire on June 30, 2024, the union is

In a surprising turn of events, the BBC took the lead in scripted TV programming in the UK last year, commissioning half of all scripted shows despite facing challenges such as budget cuts and inflation. While its competitors and streamers experienced a slowdown in commissioning, the BBC greenlit 129 out of 256 scripted shows in

Judd Apatow, a well-known writer, director, and producer in Hollywood, recently shared his thoughts on the trend of streaming platforms licensing content from rival studios. His concerns revolve around the potential implications that these deals might have on the creative landscape of the television industry. Apatow expressed his fear that established streamers may opt to