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‘Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ Enjoys Most-Watched Week Ever as Trump Bombshells Mount
7 hours ago | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
Donald Trump’s loss is proving to be Trevor Noah’s gain.
During the week of May 15, which saw multiple bombshell reports rock the Trump White House, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” recorded its most-watched week since Noah took over the Comedy Central late-night show from Jon Stewart. The show averaged 1.05 million total viewers per episode, surpassing Noah’s premiere week as host in September 2015 (1.02 million). The show also just recorded its most-watched and highest-rated quarter since Noah’s premiere, up 36% year-over-year in total viewers and up 18% with in the key adults 18-49 demographic.
Related Content MSNBC Viewership Surges Amid Trump Chaos
Noah’s ratings run this week is most likely due in no small part to the problems plaguing Trump. First came the report on Tuesday that now former FBI Director James Comey had written in a memo that Trump personally asked him to drop the investigation into possible collusion between Trump’s presidential campaign »
- Joe Otterson
‘Black-ish’ Spinoff Starring Yara Shahidi Greenlit at Freeform
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Freeform has greenlit “Black-ish’s” college-set spinoff series, starring Yara Shahidi, Variety has learned.
The spinoff is titled “College-ish” and will center around Shahidi’s character Zoey Johnson, as she heads off to college and quickly discovers that not everything goes her way once she leaves the nest. The show is set to debut with a 13-episode season in early 2018.
“College-ish” is described as a contemporary take on the current issues facing both students and administrators in the world of higher education. Deon Cole will co-star with Shahidi, reprising his “Black-ish” role of Charlie, who moonlights as an adjunct marketing professor. The rest of the core cast will be new characters and actors, not seen in the flagship series, both in the administration and student body who all reflect the complex and hilarious points of views on college campuses.
The spinoff was developed at ABC, which airs “Black-ish,” and aired as a planted pilot this spring. After »
- Elizabeth Wagmeister
Ratings: ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal’ Season Finales Hand ABC Big Thursday Win
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Thank goodness it was Thursday, right ABC execs?
The Disney-owned broadcaster cashed in with a pair of “TGIT” season finales last night, easily topping the evening outright. In addition to the “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” season-ending episodes, “MasterChef Junior,” “Supernatural” and “The Blacklist” also concluded their current runs last night.
ABC was first in ratings with a 1.5 rating/6 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 6.1 million, according to preliminary numbers. “Grey’s Anatomy” at 8 p.m. scored a 1.9/9 and 7.7 million. »
- Tony Maglio
‘Hamilton’ Star Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins Disney XD’s ‘DuckTales’
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Award-winning actor, playwright, and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda has had quite the year — and he shows no signs of slowing down.
The “Hamilton” star and creator has joined the voice cast of “DuckTales,” the new Disney XD series premiering this summer, the network announced Friday.
As a self-proclaimed “DuckTales” aficionado, Miranda will voice the character Gizmoduck. However, the Duckburg hero’s true identity is Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, a sharp young intern working for Scrooge McDuck’s personal mad scientist, Gyro Gearloose.
“Growing up as a Cuban-American comics enthusiast, I was always hungry for a Latino hero to call my own. In developing the new series, Matt [Youngberg] and I leapt at the opportunity to adapt ‘DuckTales” marquee hero into a young scientist character with Latin-inspired roots,” Francisco Angones, co-producer and story editor, said in a statement.
“Lin came to mind instantly for the role of Gizmoduck,” executive producer Matt Youngberg added. “His rapid-fire earnestness paired with his wide-eyed yet determined »
- Rebecca Rubin
The Top Five Moments on The Blacklist Season 4
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If you haven’t watched “The Blacklist” and you’re a fan of intrigue, action and a little mystery, you may want to give it a try. Raymond Reddington (Red), played by James Spader is the lead character. Former secret agent, he is on the lam as a wanted fugitive that is impossible to catch. Most of the time it’s hard to know whether to admire or dispise him. He makes the show what it is with supporting characters. If you’re already a fan this is merely preaching to the choir because the show is highly addictive and each episode leaves followers
The Top Five Moments on The Blacklist Season 4 »
- Nat Berman
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Flip or Flop Vegas
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There is literally no genre that has not found a way to capitalize on the reality craze. Even Hgtv has gotten in on the cash grab associated with reality TV. In fact, it has spun a franchise out of the situation. The original Flip or Flop series that starred Christina El Moussa and Tarek was so popular that it has spawned a number of spin-off series in different cities including Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, Texas and Las Vegas. The Vegas series premiered this past April, featuring an entirely new couple, Bristol and Aubrey Manunde, and there is definitely a few things
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Flip or Flop Vegas »
- Nat Berman
‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Asks Sinclair’s Boris Epshteyn “Whose Side Are You On?”
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Updated With Video Boris Epshteyn, the former Trump adviser who’s now a public face for Sinclair Broadcast Group, insists that his new boss is “straight down the middle” politically, repeatedly drawing gasps and laughs on HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher tonight. “That’s not true,” Epshteyn said when Maher described Sinclair as wanting “to be to the right of Fox News.” “Fox is a cable channel,” Epshteyn said. “This is different.” Sinclair, he said, provides local channels… »
12 Monkeys Ep Talks [Spoiler]'s Return, Deadly Twist and Cassie/Cole Reunion
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Warning: The following contains spoilers for Friday’s episodes of 12 Monkeys.
12 Monkeys closed out the first night of its Season 3 binge-a-thon on Friday with three big moments: a resurrection of sorts, a major death and a long-awaited reunion.
Related12 Monkeys Ep on ‘Satisfying’ Season 3 Binge Rollout, Welcoming New Viewers
After learning from Olivia that The Witness is Cole and Cassie’s son, Ramse sets out to kill Cassie in the past. But Cole is wise to his scheme and kills his “brother”/best friend to protect the woman he loves.
The evening’s final episode also reveals that Deacon is still alive in Titan, »
This Video Explains How Marilyn Monroe Inspired Twin Peaks
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As we continue to count down to the premiere of a special return season to Twin Peaks, we’re finally beginning to see a tiny bit more about how the show might possibly play out. While we’re only getting bits and pieces it’s better than the pie billboards we were seeing earlier in the month. And now a new video for the inspiration of the original show has just come out. Its invovles none other than legendary actress Marilyn Monroe. According to Geek Tyrant If you’re a big Twin Peaks fan you likely already know this, but if not be sure
This Video Explains How Marilyn Monroe Inspired Twin Peaks »
- Nat Berman
Upfronts 2017: Networks Bet On Religious Themes For Next Season
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After the November presidential election, the broadcast networks — some publicly, some privately — had vowed to better reflect the lives and values of people in the Heartland. The two hottest themes this pilot season were military dramas — with NBC’s The Brave (originally For God and Country), CBS’ Seal Team, Fox’s Behind Enemy Lines and the CW’s Valor — and religious projects that tackle the Bible with the comedy By the Book (originally titled Living Biblically) and… »
The 20 Most Beautiful Female Celebrities of 2017
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Beauty is something that varies from person to person as well as from period to period, which is why Homer made a clever choice to provide the Goddess of Love with no physical description whatsoever while showing no such restraint for the other divine women who populated his epics. Yet, ranking beautiful celebrities remains as popular a pastime in the present as in the past, as shown by how publications such as People magazine release lists of the most beautiful female celebrities on a regular basis. Something that should provide fruitful cause for discussion among interested individuals. According to People
The 20 Most Beautiful Female Celebrities of 2017 »
- Nat Berman
‘Tour De Pharmacy’ Trailer: HBO Sets Andy Samberg’s Bike Race Mockumentary For Summer
3 hours ago | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Hold on to your helmets, biking fans: HBO is bringing the none-too-serious Tour de Pharmacy to a circuit near you. The premium channel said today the one-off mockumentary starring Andy Samberg will premiere at 10 Pm July 8. Watch the teaser trailer above. Written by Murray Miller (Girls), the comedy special details the Tour de France during “a dark and fictitious time in cycling history.” Here’s the logline: In 1982, the sport's most venerable, time-honored race was… »
No One Else is Talking About How The Wonder Woman Theme Song is “Immigrant Song” in Disguise?
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Can someone explain to me why this wasn’t made more of a bigger deal? I barely found any evidence or articles about how similar the Wonder Woman theme song and Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” are. There’s literally like two mentions of this and they were both in 2016, well before Wonder Woman was being marketed like it is now. And now that the movie is in the spot light no one’s mentioning this? I have to say I’m a little baffled. Want proof? I have proof. Is it an exact replica? Of course not. But the part where you hear
No One Else is Talking About How The Wonder Woman Theme Song is “Immigrant Song” in Disguise? »
- Nat Berman
Spain Rebates Lure Productions From Abroad
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“Thanks to the foreign shoot tax credits, especially on the TV side, Spain is a big hot spot now,” says producer Adrian Guerra. That seems almost an understatement. Luring big shoots is a big growth industry in Spain. But every region is its own story. Beyond Madrid, here are some of Spain’s key filming locales:
Canary Islands
With one of the most attractive tax systems in Europe, the Canary Islands have become a top shooting destination. Per industry sources, foreign shoots have spent some €200 million ($218 million) in Spain since 2015. Of them, the largest part has gone to the Canaries.
Last year, 14 feature films rolled there, including Robert Zemeckis’ “Allied,” Rodrigo Cortés production “Down a Dark Hall,” and Sony Pictures-Atresmedia’s “Oro.” Among TV dramas: Netflix’s “Black Mirror” plus BBC’s “Doctor Who” and “Silent Witness.”
Since 2015, the Canaries’ singular tax legislation has been offering a 35% tax rebate on foreign shoots’ spend — 20 percentage points higher than »
- John Hopewell, Emiliano De Pablos and Jamie Lang
The Originals Recap: Pendant Pals
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A heartbreaking sacrifice was made on Friday’s episode of The Originals — and not just the mountain of precious beignets that went completely uneaten. (Not even breakfast is immune to the power of The Hollow, apparently.)
IcymiLast Week’s Originals Recap: Old Friends, Older Frenemies
Once Klaus and Co. caught wind of Elijah’s kidnapping, it was all hands on deck to rescue him, even if it meant forging a temporary alliance with Vincent and Marcel. The problem with that plan, of course, is that — while stopping The Hollow from materializing remained the collective goal — everybody involved had their own stipulations. »
Cellist Tina Guo Performs Sultry Cover of the Wonder Woman Theme
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The number of incredibly talented musicians covering movie, television, and video game themes is continuously growing. Solo artists and ensembles are not only covering said themes or songs from soundtracks but they are creating their own video interpretations. If I had to go with a “number one” in the genre right now it would have to be Tina Guo. She’s demonstrated that she not only has a big thing for geek culture but that her cello skills are second to none. Oh, and there’s one more thing. She’s incredibly attractive and not afraid to show that off. In her latest
Cellist Tina Guo Performs Sultry Cover of the Wonder Woman Theme »
- Nat Berman
Preliminary Talks Underway For New SAG-aftra Film & TV Contract
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Preliminary discussions already are underway for a new SAG-aftra film and TV contract. Working groups met Wednesday and Thursday, and will meet again next week, to lay the groundwork for the negotiations, which are scheduled to start May 31, when the full negotiating committees from labor and management meet for the first time. The union's current contract expires June 30, so the two sides will have about a month to reach an agreement on a new pact. If so-called "pattern… »
Upfront 2017: Studios Turn Down Volume as Broadcast Nets Play Safe
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Of the Big Six television studios, only two — CBS and Warner Bros. — sold more new broadcast series heading into upfronts this year than they did last year. For the rest, volume was either flat or down.
As studio chiefs deplane in L.A. and begin looking ahead, they are considering how vertical integration and ratings compression are affecting the marketplace — and how to respond to an increasingly conservative industry.
“I’m already thinking about next season and how to address this,” said ABC studios president Patrick Moran. “If the broadcast networks are becoming a little bit more patient and more of the bubble shows found their way back onto the schedule, what is that going to mean going forward?”
For returning series, the tolerance for marginal ratings performance appears to be on the upswing. That was evident when, one day after canceling “Timeless,” NBC un-canceled it, renewing the Sony Pictures Television-produced time-travel drama for a second »
- Daniel Holloway
Mind-Blowing Time Lapse of The Grand Canyon is an Absolute Must-See
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Given all that goes on each day in our lives, it’s nearly impossible to ever step back and appreciate the world we live in. Don’t get me wrong. When you’ve got Trump scandals, memes, selfies and Game of Thrones to worry about it’s easy to get distracted and forget what’s truly important in our lives: family, friends, our health, and simply knowing we exist. But today I’d like to remind all of us that there is much beauty out there both right in front of us as well as all over the world. Take the Grand Canyon for example. I’ve
Mind-Blowing Time Lapse of The Grand Canyon is an Absolute Must-See »
- Nat Berman
Drag Race Shocker: Which Forgetful Frontrunner Was Sent Packing?
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When it comes to the latest RuPaul’s Drag Race elimination, it’s not so much the who that has us baffled, but the how and why.
IcymiLast Week’s Drag Race Recap: Who Got Roasted? And Who Got Burned?
At this point in the competition, the remaining seven queens have all proven themselves worthy of the crown, which means one wrong move — even by a supposed frontrunner — is all it takes to get eliminated. And on Friday’s episode, Valentina made all the wrong moves.
Not even Guadalupe could save the hot mess of a pilot she put together »
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