‘Bull’ to End After Six Seasons on CBS

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Reacher” has snagged an early Season 2 renewal at Amazon.The action thriller series debuted on the streamer just three days ago, on Feb. 4. It is based on the Jack Reacher novel series by Lee Child.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterCBS has given out a pilot order to a drama about convicts that fight wildfires in California.Titled “Cal Fire,” the potential series focuses on young convict Bode Donovan. Seeking redemption and a shortened sentence, he joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.“SEAL Team” star Max Thieriot co-wrote the story for the pilot and serves as an executive producer. The show is inspired by his experiences growing in Northern California fire country.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBill Nighy has signed on to star in the upcoming Showtime series version of “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” Variety has learned.Nighy joins previously announced cast members Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, Jimmi Simpson, Rob Delaney, Sonya Cassidy, Joana Ribeiro, Annelle Olaleye, Kate Mulgrew and Clarke Peters in the series.Based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name and the film that starred David Bowie, the series will follow a new alien character named Faraday (Ejiofor) who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.Nighy will play Thomas Newton, the main character of the novel and the character played by Bowie in the film version. Newton was the first alien to arrive on earth over 40 years ago. Alone and desperate, Newton summons Faraday to complete his original mission.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“That ’90s Show,” the Netflix spinoff of “That ’70s Show,” has set its cast of new Point Place teenagers, Variety has learned.Callie Haverda, Ashley Aufderheide, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos have all joined the show as series regulars. They will star alongside previously announced cast members and returning original series stars Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith.As previously announced, the show centers on Leia Forman (Haverda), the daughter of Eric and Donna. She is visiting her grandparents for the summer, where bonds with a new generation of Point Place kids under the watchful eye of Kitt (Rupp) and the stern glare of Red (Smith).Full character descriptions for the new cast members can be found below.

EXCLUSIVE: Schitt’s Creek star Emily Hampshire is starring in and executive-producing under-the-radar rom-com The End Of Sex, which has just wrapped in Hamilton, Canada.

It is suspected that six geese found dead at a park in Oldham were sick with bird flu.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterGloria Medel Solomons has joined CBS as vice president of alternative and specials, Variety has learned.In her new role, Medel Solomons will oversee portions of alternative and specials programming for the primetime lineup of CBS Entertainment. She will report to Jack Sussman, CBS’ executive vice president of specials, music, and live events/alternative and reality.“Gloria has demonstrated a gift for producing across multiple genres,” said Sussman. “She has a stellar reputation, substantial relationships in the creative community and an obvious passion for television.

Ben Roethlisberger, the longtime quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement.

Amy Schneider's winning streak on has come to an end.The software engineering manager lost to Rhone Talsma, a librarian from Chicago, during Wednesday's episode. Schneider finished in second place with $19,600, while Talsma came in first with $29,600.At the end of her history-making run, Schneider's total winnings add up to $1,382,800.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series has officially been picked up at Disney Plus, Variety has learned.The series adaptation of the Rick Riordan book series was first reported as being in the works at the streamer back in May 2020. Casting is currently underway on the series.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“American Rust” has been canceled after one season at Showtime, Variety has confirmed.The series was an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Philipp Meyer. The series premiered on the premium cabler in September.“We can confirm that ‘American Rust’ will not be moving forward with a second season,” Showtime said in a statement.

Though topics such as ovarian cysts are becoming less stigmatised, with celebrities like Vicky Pattison opening up about their painful periods, other intimate health issues - particularly those that affect women - remain a taboo subject. But with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to remove the embarrassment from intimate health and to talk about issues that affect thousands of people.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Ghosts” has been renewed for Season 2 at CBS, with the broadcaster also announcing a Season 5 renewal for “The Neighborhood” and a Season 4 renewal for “Bob Hearts Abishola.” CBS had previously announced a three-year renewal for “Big Bang Theory” prequel “Young Sheldon.” “Ghosts” has proven to be a success for CBS in its freshman run. According to the network, the single-camera comedy is averaging approximately 8.1 million viewers per episode.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJosh Duhamel has joined Season 2 of the Disney Plus series “The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.”Duhamel joins the show as a new character named Gavin Cole, a former NHL player turned coach. Described as inspirational, charming, and hardcore, he’s big on the hockey metaphor that applies to life.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has released the first trailer for “Joe vs. Carole,” the streamer’s scripted take on the events featured in “Tiger King.”John Cameron Mitchell stars as Joe Exotic, with Kate McKinnon as Carole Baskin. It also stars Kyle MacLachlan, Brian Van Holt, Sam Keeley, Nat Wolf, Marlo Kelly, William Fichtner, Dean Winters, and David Wenham The eight-episode series will debut on March 3.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterDisney Plus has ordered the drama series “The Crossover,” based on the book of the same name by Kwame Alexander.The project was first ordered to pilot at the streamer in March 2021. Production on the series will begin in February. The show introduces teen brothers Josh and JB Bell, widely considered basketball phenomenon.