EXCLUSIVE: Brady & The Blues producer Whisper has exited its Sony Pictures Television (SPT) stake after five years and returned to private ownership. The sports and entertainment producer, which was founded 15 years ago by Sunil Patel, broadcaster Jake Humphrey and Formula 1 champion David Coulthard, has spent the past year seeking new ownership or minority investment. In … Read more
Canal+ has made a big early decision as the new owner of MultiChoice by axing loss-making streamer Showmax. The decision follows a “comprehensive” review into Showmax, which has carved out a reputation for high-end original series such as Spinners, Catch Me a Killer and Khaki Fever, which found “substantial annual losses at the subscription streamer. … Read more
As ITV prepares to sell its networks biz to Sky, the 70-year-old broadcaster’s studios arm has hit a milestone. With the publication of its annual results this morning, CEO Carolyn McCall said ITV has hit a “key strategic goal” with ITV Studios, plus its digital Media & Entertainment biz, now accounting for two thirds of … Read more
Netflix CFO Spencer Neumann said the company has plenty of room for growth despite its decision not to stay in the running to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. “Even though we’re pretty big, we’re pretty small,” the exec said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Elaborating, he continued, “Every way we look at … Read more
Lou Holtz, the coach who took the undefeated Fighting Irish of Notre Dame to an NCAA football national championship in 1988, died Wednesday in Orlando. He was 89. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media by Notre Dame but did not provide a cause of death. Holtz was known for … Read more
Better Call Saul co-creator Peter Gould has joined the FX and Hulu family. The Gould and T-Street project Disinherited has been ordered to series for the network and the streamer. Deadliner revealed in June that the pilot was in the works with Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen set to star. Additional cast included Karl Glusman, Alan Ruck, … Read more
SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the One Chicago 3-episode crossover event airing March 3. Tonight’s Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. epic crossover on NBC has exceeded the expectations set by prior events, going well beyond anything they’ve ever done. Hello, this team had a plane land in freezing temperatures, … Read more
FX The first season of Ryan Murphy’s twisted FX drama “The Beauty” wrapped on March 4, leaving viewers on a cliffhanger that had star Ashton Kutcher asking, “What the heck is happening?” In a nutshell, Byron was horrified to discover that his son forced Franny to take … Read more
NBC (2) NBC has delivered another #OneChicago crossover, but has the network also played matchmaker for a beloved — but kind of doomed! — “P.D.” couple? (Yes, I’m talking about #Upstead!) Wednesday’s three-hour event sees Hailey Upton (Tracy Spiridakos) teaming up with Jay Halstead (Jesse Lee Soffer) … Read more
With her first Oscar nomination under her belt, Teyana Taylor is already looking to revisit her breakout onscreen role. The One Battle After Another star explained that in “wanting people to fully understand who Perfidia is,” she’s had discussions with writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson about a potential offshoot centered around her character. “It’s already a … Read more