Roku Channel Greenlights ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Holiday Movie

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefHollywood film franchises such as “xXx,” “Warcraft” and “Resident Evil” used to be largely sustained by their box office performance in China, which significantly exceeded their North American hauls and drove global grosses. Frequently, Hollywood titles would dominate the Chinese box office charts during most weeks.But in recent years, that tide has been turning.

Piers Morgan and his sons have channeled their inner 90s boyband as they modelled matching all-white ensembles on their current holiday.The 56 year old and his family are currently holidaying in Antigua, but have suffered a fashion blunder as they posed for a hilarious photo in their uniformed outfits. Former Good Morning Britain host Piers took to social media to share the image of himself stood alongside Stanley, 24, Spencer, 28, and Bertie, 20.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Most Dangerous Game” has been renewed for Season 2 at Roku Channel, Variety has learned.Christoph Waltz will return in the new season as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is.Season 1 star Liam Hemsworth will not return. However, “The Umbrella Academy” star David Castañeda will star alongside Waltz in Season 2.

As choreographer of the NBC series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Mandy Moore knows how important dancing is to the story. In the series, Zoey (Jane Levy) discovers she has the power to hear people’s thoughts through “heart songs,” which often take the form of large group musical numbers.

Big paychecks for the big names! When many of the most recognizable names in Hollywood are attached to star in potential blockbusters, they can often expect a very generous compensation package from production — a number that can total several millions of dollars.

The El Rey Network, which is getting set to make a rare transition from cable TV to free streaming, has set a deal for crucial real estate on the Roku Channel.

Former Disney Channel actress Leigh-Allyn Baker is going viral because of the anti-mask speech she gave at a recent school board meeting in Tennessee.

EXCLUSIVE: Peacock has rounded out the supporting cast for its original holiday movie The Real Housewives of the North Pole.

Well, isn’t this an inneresting development??

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeYou would have excused the cast for not exactly being on cloud nine with the news. But they handled it like pros — and when I asked them to address the elephant in the room, they cleverly took out the network talking points and read, word-for-word, how they had been coached to explain the sudden decision to end the show.

Roku will add 23 series on Friday to its free streaming outlet the Roku Channel, including former Quibi shows like Emmy-nominated comedy The Mapleworth Murders.

The gloves are off when “The Great” returns for season 2.

Elle Fanning as Catherine the Great and Nicholas Hoult as Peter III of Russia, kicks off its sophomore season Friday, Nov.

We have great news for fans of the NBC series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist!

TV Line, which broke the news, if the movie performs well, a potential third season could be in the cards. It is not yet a done deal but is in advanced negotiations.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor“Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” after getting axed by NBC, may be getting a second life at Roku.Roku, which has been bulking up its original programming slate, is in discussions with Lionsgate Television, the producer of the musical dramedy, for a movie special bringing back the original cast including star Jane Levy, Variety confirmed.Roku and Lionsgate reps declined to comment.Sources cautioned that while Roku and Lionsgate are in talks, there’s no deal signed.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is nearing a deal for a wrap-up holiday movie on Roku, two months after NBC canceled the music dramedy following a two-season run, ET has learned.The deal for the film, which would premiere over the holidays, is currently being finalized and the core cast -- including star Jane Levy — is in advanced negotiations to return for the swan song. Roku and Lionsgate TV declined to comment.NBC canceled the series on June 9 and talks with its sister streaming service,