‘The Conners’: Lionsgate & Debmar-Mercury To Distribute ABC Sitcom In Deal With Werner Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Max Hollman, a rising star drama executive at HBO, has left the premium cable network to join Middle Child Pictures, the film and TV company launched recently by David Bernad (The White Lotus, Jury Duty). Hollman will continue to work with HBO as he sets off to run television for Middle Child Pictures as Producer/Executive through a first-look TV deal the company has signed with HBO and A24.

What makes a hit series? In the age of streaming with a lack of transparency, it’s hard to tell. But for Apple TV+, their pride and joy flagship show is still “The Morning Show,” due to its A-list cast and Emmy-wins that they can tout.

Seulgi of girl group Red Velvet has renewed her contract with K-pop agency SM Entertainment.On August 21, South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Seulgi had decided to review her contract with SM Entertainment. The news was confirmed the next day (August 22) by the K-pop agency.In a statement to Xportnews, as translated by Koreaboo, SM Entertainment said: “We have renewed our contract with Seulgi.” This is the second time the K-pop idol has renewed her contract with the entertainment company, after first re-signing in 2021 alongside her fellow Red Velvet members.Seulgi’s decision to renew her contract with SM Entertainment comes after a tumultuous year for the K-pop agency, which saw a number of long-time artists leave the label.

Charity Lawson is putting on her dancing shoes! On Monday night's season finale of, host Jesse Palmer announced that the season 20 lead will compete in ' 32nd season.Charity's new fiancé shared the news during the live finale, and she responded with absolute glee.Charity is the second star to join the upcoming season, as ' Ariana Madix was previously announced as a competitor. The full cast of celebrities and pro dancers will be announced Wednesday, Sept.

Manchester United are on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder in the dying embers of the summer transfer window.

This is Day 109 of the WGA strike and Day 36 of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

EXCLUSIVE: Meko Winbush, the Season 1 winner of Project Greenlight: A New Generation, has signed with Magnolia Entertainment for management.

EXCLUSIVE: South Africa’s longest-running gameshow has been snapped up for global format distribution by Small World IFT in what is the 30-year-old quiz’s first ever rights deal.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Comedian Chris Gethard, after more than seven years and almost 400 episodes of his “Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People,” has taken the podcast independent. Previously, Gethard’s weekly podcast — also known as “Beautiful/Anonymous” — had been produced with and distributed by SiriusXM’s Earwolf comedy podcast network ever since he launched it in 2016.

Charlize Theron is celebrating her 48th birthday at The Eras Tour!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large “The Conners” is making its way to off-net syndication, as Tom Werner’s Werner Entertainment has stuck a deal with both Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group and Debmar-Mercury to distribute the sitcom’s first five seasons (and future seasons as well). “The Conners” will be sold for a fall 2024 launch in domestic syndication.

ESPN today pushed its chips into the center of the sports gambling table.

Jaden Thompson Actor Alexandra McVicker has signed with Fusion Entertainment for management. McVicker, who is transgender, hails from Lexington, Kentucky. Prior to her transition, she was known for her breakout role on the HBO show “Vice Principals,” a dark comedy starring Danny McBride and Walton Goggins as conniving high school vice principals vying to run the school.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Popular podcaster and entrepreneur Alex Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” fame announced The Unwell Network, pitched as a production shingle for catering to Gen Z audiences with “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.” The Unwell Network’s initial talent signings include top creators and influencers Alix Earle and Madeline Argy, who will work with Cooper and the Unwell team to “develop a variety of multiplatform concepts and projects.” The Unwell Network will produce content and experiences for talent across categories including pop-culture, beauty, fashion, lifestyle. The Unwell Network is a subsidiary of Tending, the media company Cooper founded this summer with her fiancé, Matt Kaplan of ACE Entertainment.

Camryn Grimes is going to be a mother!

The Duchess of Sussex has been accused of "crossing the picket line" amid reports that Harry and Meghan are planning to strike another deal with Netflix.

A Houston-based news organisation has revealed that a deal between Travis Scott and Apple regarding the livestreaming of his 2021 Astroworld performance required the rapper to complete his set in order to receive a $4.5 million fee. That has led to some discussion about whether or not that agreement put pressure on the rapper’s team to keep his Astroworld set going despite the crowd surge that occurred in the audience which resulted in ten fatalities.The recent publication of the Houston Police Department’s report into the Astroworld tragedy has put a new focus on the big question as to why Scott’s set continued for some time after the scale of the problems within the crowd had become apparent to emergency services.

Just like humans, pets can suffer from varying levels of anxiety, so it's important to keep in mind any external factors that may add to their stress. "Music, new odours around the house, and

‘Relentless’ rain and the cost of living crisis is seeing businesses in Blackpool struggle through the ‘worst’ summer in years.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Amazon Prime Video France has signed a multi-year deal with leading French independent distributor Metropolitan FilmExport to bring over 100 movies to local subscribers. Metropolitan FilmExport ranks as one of France’s top purveyors of U.S. franchise films, such as “Lord of the Rings,” “Hunger Games,” and “John Wick.” As such, this deal positions Prime Video in France as a home for premium content for wide audiences.