Hulu Stake Sale Kickoff Moved Up To September, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts Reveals; Valuation For “Scarce, Kingmaker Asset” Likely To Far Exceed Initial $27.5B Benchmark

Masterpiece on PBS has revealed the premiere date for MaryLand, its three-part miniseries that stars Eve Best (House of the Dragon), Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack) and Stockard Channing (The West Wing).

Peep Show co-writer Sam Bain has revealed that they received offers to turn the hit Channel 4 sitcom into a play.Speaking exclusively to NME, Bain said that he and fellow co-writer Jesse Armstrong (Succession) had to reject the proposal because they couldn’t figure out how to make the show work on stage.Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, Peep Show documented the increasingly tragic lives of bank manager Mark Corrigan (played by David Mitchell) and his layabout flatmate/ occasional musician Jeremy Usborne (played by Robert Webb).The iconic comedy was shot through a POV perspective with the actors performing to camera, while the characters’ internal thoughts were added as narration. This format proved to be revolutionary, but it was one Bain and Armstrong knew they wouldn’t be able to replicate on stage.“There was an offer to do a live Peep Show, a stage show, after the last series, which we did carefully consider because it was coming from some proper people,” said Bain.

Santa Claus has an arrival date. Disney+ revealed today that The Santa Clauses will debut with a two-episode premiere on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly. 

For editorial questions, please contact Peter Caranicas at [email protected]. DISNEY Ryan StankevichSeniorVP, marketing Kyle RodriVP, creative advertising Jackson GeorgeSenior VP, creative advertising 2016’s feature film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” was a $1 billion+ grosser with a robust fan base. But six years is a long time in the fantasy-adventure space.

Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions have revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a live stage show that’s based on the Netflix hit.

Marilyn Manson has been fined for spitting on a camerawoman at a 2019 live show in Gilford, New Hampshire. Manson, 54, will pay $1400 for the midemeanor and must also carry out 20 hours of community service in Calfironia, where he lives. Manson, real name Brian Warner, was in court on Monday where he spoke only to confirm his name and to state that he understood the sentence.

NewFest has announced its full lineup for the 35th milestone anniversary year of its annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival. The announcement was made today by NewFest’s Executive Director David Hatkoff and Director of Programming Nick McCarthy.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The California Senate voted on Thursday to grant unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike. The bill passed with a 27-12 vote. The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA have each expressed support for the bill.

Taylor Momsen really spilled the tea when she reunited with her Gossip Girl “brother” Penn Badgley on his Podcrushed podcast.

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Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish said the Disney-Charter carriage dispute took a “notable” financial toll on many pay-TV stakeholders, but he touted his efforts to “modernize” the company’s distribution relationships for the streaming era.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Comcast and Disney last week signed a modification agreement to bring forward the timing of their formal Hulu sale talks to Sept. 30 from its previous January 2024 timeline, Comcast CEO Brian Roberts says.

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts kicked off an appearance Wednesday at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference by saying he’s “not completely surprised” by the Disney-Charter carriage battle.

Katie Price has opened up on the ‘real reason’ for her bankruptcy after opening up on struggling with her mental health. Former glamour model Katie was declared bankrupt for the third time in November 2019 after failing to repay a debt of £3.2 million.The star is expected to attend a further bankruptcy hearing on September 14, after not attending previous court dates. Opening up on her bankruptcy in a new interview, Katie spoke about her experience with depression and how it affected her finances.

actors and writers — have shaken up the industry, and the work stoppage has delayed some shows. Nevertheless, there’s still plenty in the pipeline, including returning classics (a “Frasier” reboot) and new shows with stars such as Matt Bomer and Brie Larson.Here’s your essential guide to the 2023 fall TV season. The latest “Walking Dead” spinoff is a limited series following Daryl (Noman Reedus) as he washes ashore in France and tries to find out how he got there, and how to get back home.

Money saving expert Martin Lewis has shared an exclusive discount code for the viral Ninja Creami ice cream maker.The kitchen appliance offers endless possibilities for homemade desserts, from smooth gelato and luxurious milkshakes to soft sorbets, guilt-free ‘nice creams’ and more.The Ninja Creami has fast become a TikTok favourite, with users sharing all of their favourite recipes online. It's no surprise the gadget been a hit this summer, as it allows you to whip up sweet frozen treats with minimal effort, and in hardly any time at all.

California Treasurer Fiona Ma has sent letters to the CEOs of seven Hollywood studios urging a return to the bargaining table with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA to end a months-long double strike that’s shut down much of the entertainment industry and is taking a major toll on the California economy.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large CBS has announced that its eight CW-affiliated channels shifting to independent will make the transition on Friday. The network’s stations group revealed plans to change the call letters to those outlets in several markets, as well as primetime plans for those stations going forward. CBS had previously announced in May that TV stations will be dropping their affiliation with The CW and becoming independent stations would include WPSG Philadelphia (DMA #4), WUPA Atlanta (DMA #6), KBCW San Francisco (DMA #10), KSTW Seattle (DMA #12), WTOG Tampa-St.

Masterpiece on PBS has announced the premiere dates and released first look images for the upcoming seasons of Miss Scarlet and The Duke and All Creatures Great and Small.