Coronation Street's Ryan Connor is set to make a huge confession to Daniel Osbourne in episodes to air next week that could stir up some trouble in Weatherfield as Daisy Midgeley is torn between the two men.
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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Jellysmack has acquired Law&Crime Network, the legal and true-crime video network and production company headed by Dan Abrams. Terms of the deal were not disclosed; Jellysmack said Law&Crime Network is the company’s largest acquisition to date. Recent deals include Jellysmack’s investment in creator commerce platform Fourthwall; its deal to buy creator-development community Network Media; and its acquisition of AI video editing company Kamua.
As part of the acquisition, the company will expand its production arm, Law&Crime Productions, which has sold programming to partners including Hulu, Netflix, HBO, A+E Networks, Discovery ID and Fox. The studio’s latest HBO docuseries, “Unveiled,” was recently nominated for an Emmy. Founded in 2016, Jellysmack focuses on optimizing and distributing video content across platforms.
Jellysmack’s roster of true-crime and mystery creators include Bailey Sarian, MrBallen, Kendall Rae and Christina Randall, alongside others including MrBeast, Brad Mondo and PewDiePie. The acquisition also opens up new opportunities for Jellysmack’s creator partners to collaborate with Law&Crime Productions. Law&Crime Network claims to have the No.
1 YouTube channel for live trial footage and other true crime-related content, with more than 3 billion views since launching in 2015 and over 5 million subscribers. Abrams said in a statement, “I’m excited to join forces with a team that has demonstrated unparalleled expertise in maximizing the reach and impact of digital content. Together, we can take the Law&Crime Network to new heights, reaching a global audience that is increasingly hungry for captivating legal and true crime stories.” Jellysmack president Sean Atkins
.Coronation Street's Ryan Connor is set to make a huge confession to Daniel Osbourne in episodes to air next week that could stir up some trouble in Weatherfield as Daisy Midgeley is torn between the two men.
Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) is forced to make a choice - whether to continue her secret liaison with Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) or commit to her fiancé Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard). But as Coronation Street spoilers reveal, it might be too late as Daniel is ready to catch them in the act. Daisy and Ryan continue to get closer in scenes set to air in November.They previously convinced Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) to stop blackmailing them.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Whitney Cummings is taking her next stand-up special — which she performed while seven months pregnant — to OFTV, the free streaming service operated by OnlyFans, the porn-friendly creator platform. Cummings’ “Mouthy” will be released as an OFTV original, premiering exclusively on the platform on Nov. 15, 2023.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Live from somewhere near New York, it’s yet another recap of an original broadcast of “Saturday Night Live.” The venerable late-night NBC series, now just two episodes into its 49th season, kicked off the show with a satirical look at the Republican Party. “SNL” skewered Rep. Jim Jordan’s efforts to win the battle for U.S.
lost a secret ballot vote to remain the GOP nominee for the speakership after failing on a third ballot. Speaking in his office, Day, playing the Ohio conservative says, “No, I didn’t win, honey. No, not this time either.
“Yo-hoo, is this the loser’s room?” asked James Austin Johnson’s Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live’s cold open tonight. “Don’t we love our country, what an awful place it is,” he said later in the skit, nailing the ex-real estate mogul and one of the better political cold opens SNL has had in a long time.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) sought to flip 22 Republican holdouts who have blocked his path to House speakership today, but there was little sign that he is getting any closer to clinching the leadership post.
EXCLUSIVE: While it will continue to have a deal with Skydance Media for tent pole live action film and TV fare, Apple is parting ways with Skydance Animation, the company run by former Pixar chief John Lassiter. Their multi-year deal has come to a conclusion, and Apple is making other kinds of films, notably this weekend’s opener Killers of the Flower Moon, which opens globally Friday.
UPDATE: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) lost ground in his bid to become House speaker, as he again fell short of a majority in a roll call vote.
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is seeking to win over enough holdouts in the Republican conference to clinch the House speakership today, putting an end to the ongoing drama of GOP division that has all but halted the work of Congress.
Air has been set for a special honor at next month’s Gotham Awards.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are enjoying a night out.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor The European Union has issued a warning to TikTok over reports that the app is being used to “disseminate illegal content and disinformation” related to the Hamas-Israel conflict in violation of EU law, including “violent content depicting hostage taking and other graphic videos.” In a letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, EU commissioner Thierry Breton wrote, “Following the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel, we have indications that TikTok is being used to disseminate illegal content and disinformation in the EU. Let me remind you that the Digital Services Act sets very precise obligations regarding content moderation.” He requested a “prompt, accurate and complete response to this request within the next 24 hours.” Breton’s notice to TikTok comes after he sent similar warnings to X/Twitter owner Elon Musk and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Sony Pictures Entertainment has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing its Crunchyroll anime streaming service of illegally violating users’ privacy — and Crunchyroll users may be eligible to receive a piece of the $16 million settlement fund. The lawsuit, filed in September 2022, claimed that Sony and Crunchyroll violated the U.S.’s Video Privacy Protection Act by disclosing subscribers’ personally identifiable information to Meta’s Facebook and other third parties — without the users’ consent. Sony denied that the service violated any law.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Alex Cooper‘s mega-popular podcast “Call Her Daddy” is already exclusive to Spotify. Now the host and entrepreneur has entered into a new business deal with Spotify covering ad sales and distribution for podcasts under her Unwell Network banner. Under the pact, Spotify will serve as the sales partner for the Unwell Network, aimed at Gen Z audiences.
When Daisy Midgeley arrived in Coronation Street she was gutsy, flirty and fun. Now Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, 28, is a shadow of her former self after her stalking drama culminated in a horrific acid attack. But Charlotte is hoping Daisy’s spirited personality will eventually return.
Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) finally give into their feelings in Coronation Street spoilers and soon find themselves the victims of blackmail. Daisy supports Ryan when he gets cold feet about giving a talk to kids at the training centre where Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard) works. As Ryan attempts to back out, Daisy even offers to give the talk with him.
EXCLUSIVE: Investigation Discovery is getting into the topical space with a dark twist.
Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor MoffettNathanson, a leading Wall Street research outfit covering the media and communications sectors, is once again an independent entity. In December 2021, SVB Financial Group acquired New York-based MoffettNathanson, which was founded in 2013 by analysts Craig Moffett and Michael Nathanson. In March of this year, Silicon Valley Bank — part of SVB Financial Group — collapsed after a run on its assets, leading the parent company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
EXCLUSIVE: United Talent Agency has signed rising-star actor, writer and filmmaker Jordan Mendoza for representation in all areas by a large, cross-departmental team.