ABC's fall TV schedule is set, but virus has say on timing

Andreas Wiseman International EditorFilmmakers Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah (Bad Boys For Life) have been set to direct Rebel, a coming-of-age story about a family torn apart over a little boy’s future.Wild Bunch International is handling international sales and will introduce the project to buyers at the virtual Cannes market.

Jimmy Kimmel is under the microscope after allegedly using racial slurs in a 1996 song.

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Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have canceled their fall schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the New York City Ballet called off its annual holiday presentation of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Carnegie said Thursday that all performances through Jan.

Bryce Dallas Howard steps behind the camera for her feature film directorial debut, Dads. The documentary features interviews with famous comedians including Jimmy Kimmel, Will Smith and Patton Oswalt, as well as heroic dads from around the globe.“We used to joke that we could call it Dads Cry, because all the dads are crying in it,” the actress, 39, says in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.

Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts have canceled their fall schedules due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the New York City Ballet called off its annual holiday presentation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”Carnegie said Thursday that all performances through Jan. 6 had been wiped out and it will present its scheduled season opening concert on Oct.

Also Read: Jimmy Kimmel to Return as Emmys HostThe host announced his hiatus on Thursday, telling viewers that “there’s nothing wrong” with him or his family and that the temporary hiatus is simply a needed break from doing the show every night.No information was shared about who the guests hosts would be.Kimmel previously took time off from “Live!” back in 2017 when his son, Billy, underwent open heart surgery a few days after his birth.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter nearly 18 years and 3,130 episodes, Jimmy Kimmel is taking a breather as host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” The ABC late night show will shift to guest hosts this summer as Kimmel takes a sabbatical.“There’s nothing wrong, I’m healthy, my family’s healthy, I just need a couple of months off,” Kimmel said.Kimmel revealed on Thursday night’s episode that this would be his last new show for the summer.

coronavirus pandemic, and the New York City Ballet called off its annual holiday presentation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.” Carnegie said Thursday that all performances through Jan. 6 had been wiped out and it will present its scheduled season opening concert on Oct.

The critically acclaimed series black-ish has been moved to ABC’s fall schedule, less than 24 hours after the network announced that the show would premiere in a mid-season slot.

“black-ish” back on its fall schedule, having previously earmarked Season 7 of the comedy for midseason.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC released its fall lineup on Tuesday, with the broadcaster planning to be back to business as usual despite the production shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic.Guidelines were recently issued on how shows can resume production despite the pandemic, though the vast majority of productions have not started up again yet.“We wanted to honor the current environment and be thoughtful, which is why we waited until this moment when we have more confidence in our

Peter White Television EditorThis year’s Emmys are going to look a bit different than in previous years, according to ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke.However, Burke said it was “too soon to predict” whether or not the annual TV awards gala will take place in person or as a virtual event.The Emmys are set to take place on Sunday September 20 with comedian Jimmy Kimmel hosting and exec producing.“The Academies in both regards [Emmys and Oscars] are being very thoughtful in exploring all of

Michael Strahan made headlines instead of reporting them on June 4 after news that he made strong comments about working at ABC during a town hall meeting with staffers. The Super Bowl champion, 48, expressed that he felt he was unable to “raise his voice” at ABC — where he currently co-anchors Good Morning America among other programs — because of his race, according to The Wrap.

This marks the third time Kimmel will be hosting the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016.

Also Read: Here's the Fall 2020 TV Schedule for Broadcast Networks - So FarWednesdays will once again be entirely dedicated to Dick Wolf’s “Chicago” series, with “Chicago Med” at 8 p.m. leading into “Chicago Fire” at 9 p.m.

The Emmys are bringing back an old hand to host this year’s show.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeJimmy Kimmel will return to host the 72nd Emmy Awards on ABC, the network and Television Academy announced on Tuesday. This marks the third time Kimmel has hosted the Emmys, following the 64th event in 2012 and 68th in 2016.