Amazon Freevee‘s Boat Story from the producers of Fleabag has unveiled premiere date and trailer.
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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Judge Judy Sheindlin is heading back to linear TV — again. Amazon MGM Studios and Sox Entertainment have scored a multi-year broadcast syndication deal with station groups in more than 100 U.S. broadcast markets, including Nexstar, Sunbeam, Cox Media, Weigel and Mission Broadcasting, to premiere repeats of Amazon Freevee’s “Judy Justice” in syndication.
This marks a rarity in TV: A streaming show that has been sold in off-network (or in this case, off-streamer) syndication to local TV stations. Technically, Sheindlin never left the linear air, as CBS Media Ventures continues to distribute repeats of that long-running hit series in syndication. (Which means, a “Judge Judy” vs.
“Judy Justice” faceoff could happen in some markets.) The run of “Judy Justice” episodes, which has now produced nearly 250 episodes of Freevee, is set to premiere in the Fall of 2024. According to Amazon, the clearance includes stations in all top 10 markets. “What a full circle moment,” said Sheindlin in a statement.
“This continues to be quite an adventure!” The deal was orchestrated by Sox Entertainment CEO Scott Koondel, who also serves as exec producer of “Judy Justice” and previously worked with Sheindlin and “Judge Judy” as head of CBS TV Distribution (now CBS Media Ventures). “We are thrilled to bring Judy Justice to linear television audiences nationwide. With Judge Judy Sheindlin at the helm, viewers can expect a compelling and thought-provoking legal experience in high definition for the first time in broadcast,” Koondel said.
Amazon Freevee‘s Boat Story from the producers of Fleabag has unveiled premiere date and trailer.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Katy Perry caused a bit of a Firework on Monday night, revealing on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that this upcoming season of “American Idol” will be her last one as a judge. Perry was a guest on Monday night’s “Kimmel.” When the host asked Perry how much longer she would stick with “Idol” — she’s been on the show for seven seasons, ever since it moved to ABC in 2018 — the singer said she was plotting her exit after this upcoming season.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Overpriced cosmetics were put on trial this Sunday, as makeup brand e.l.f. recruited top scripted and unscripted legal stars for its 2024 Super Bowl ad.
Judy Parfitt, the actress known for her portrayal of Sister Monica Joan in Call the Midwife, has had a remarkable career spanning decades across stage, silver screen, and TV. Judy's talent has earned her recognition and acclaim in various productions, establishing her as a respected figure in the entertainment industry. Her journey in acting began after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1953.
Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Riley Keough, Bob Odenkirk and Danny Ramirez will star in a live reading of the Oscar-nominated drama “Anatomy of a Fall,” as will Jay Ellis, Kate Berlant, Quincy Isaiah and Olivia Wilde. Keough (“Daisy Jones & the Six”) takes on the lead role of Sandra, which earned Sandra Hüller an Oscar nomination for best actress at the upcoming Academy Awards. In addition to the human cast, the movie’s dog Messi will reprise his role as Snoop.
The Golden Bachelorette. In what was probably the worst kept secret—especially given of The Golden Bachelor (followed by )—Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, made the announcement during ABC's executive panel at the .Of course, the bigger question is who is going to be stepping into the stilettos for the lead role.
Emily Longeretta Get your golden roses ready! ABC is officially launching “The Golden Bachelor” spinoff, “The Golden Bachelorette,” set to debut in the fall. The news was announced on Feb. 9 at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
A theme park once dubbed "one of the symbols of pride for Turkey" now lies as an overgrown wasteland.
Taylor Swift is fumbling all over the place on stage these days!
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Comedian Bert Kreischer is sticking with Netflix, signing with the streamer to film two more stand-up comedy specials. This reps the fourth and fifth specials for Kreischer at Netflix, following “Razzle Dazzle” (2023), “Hey Big Boy” (2020), and “Secret Time” (2018). The first of the two specials will be filmed by Kreischer at the Mahaffey Theater in St.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large TV promo firm Planet 365 has created a new service dubbed “Brandit247” and targeted at local TV stations with limited marketing departments and resources. The marketing content would be tailored for the station, which can then insert footage of its on-air team and other local elements.
Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have kept their 46-year marriage alive by doing two simple things. “You don’t spend 24 hours together,” Judy, 81, recently told E! News. “Because that’s deadly.” The courtroom TV star also stressed that partners should make sure that their partners still find them attractive.
A doctor who performed weight loss surgery in Turkey on a young woman who then died has denied any wrongdoing.
As Donald Trump was about to step on stage on Sunday for another rally to tout the endorsement of another former rival, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley was about 30 miles south in New Hampshire, at a rally at Exeter High School, where a celebrity figure and daytime fixture was giving her her support: Judge Judy.
Nikki Haley‘s presidential race is entering the final days before the New Hampshire primary with some celebrity support: Judge Judy Sheindlin.
A couple who paid £4,000 for two sets of 'Turkey teeth' have warned others not to get them - despite their new smiles getting all sorts of compliments. Jade, 33, and Kelly, 31, Tushingham jetted off to Antalya in September 2022 to have veneers fitted.
Paving slabs from Albert Square will be re-used at the newest park to come to the city — which will mark the end of Ancoats’ regeneration.
Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Cheryl Fair, the president and general manager of ABC-owned KABC Los Angeles, is departing ABC’s owned TV stations group after 50 years with the company. Fair, who has spent the last 30 years at KABC and before that, 20 years at WPVI Philadelphia, revealed the news to staff on Tuesday. Attending the meeting to share the news were Debra OConnell, president of Disney Entertainment TV’s networks and TV business operations, and Chad Matthews, the president of ABC Owned Television Stations.
Former X Factor star Eoghan Quigg has shared the results of his Turkey hair transplant with a number of gruesome operation pics. X Factor fans might remember Eoghan as the fresh-faced 16-year-old singer from Northern Ireland, who appeared on the show in 2008. Back then, he had a trademark crop of hair which was styled in a Justin Bieber-like mop, but it seems the star, who is now a 31-year-old dad of four, suffered from his hair "thinning and receding", which he said "affected me mentally".
This Morning presenters Josie Gibson and Dermot O'Leary were left visibly stunned as they attempted to interview Gladiators star Viper on the ITV show, but he refused to speak for the entirety of the segment. Josie, 38, and Dermot, 50, hosted This Morning together on Tuesday, 16 January, and the duo met three Gladiators, following the launch of the BBC's reboot of the hit 90s show. Quang Luong, known as Viper, Matt Morsia, AKA Legend, and Jodie Ounsley, who goes by the name Fury, all appeared on the daytime show to speak about be part of the new cast of Gladiators.