Alexi Hawley’s new hostage recovery series “The Envoy” has landed at Hulu, TheWrap has learned. Hailing from Lionsgate Television, where Hawley has an overall deal, “The Envoy” is now in development at the Disney-owned streamer. As part of the deal, ABC Signature, a part of Disney TV Studios, will also produce the series, though Lionsgate…
Emmerdale’s Cain Dingle learns Belle could be in danger from Tom in Monday’s episode (ITV, 7.30pm, see our TV Guide for full listings). So far Cain Dingle has no idea what is going on behind closed doors at his sister Belle’s house. In fact no one in the family has seen through her husband Tom…
Fourth in a series on status of broadcast network series renewals. Amid Disney companywide cutbacks, which include the elimination of 7,000 jobs, ABC is taking a measured approach to its scripted series renewals. Only one show, award-winning sophomore comedy Abbott Elementary, received a very early Season 3 pickup in January. It was joined on Friday by drama stalwart Grey’s Anatomy, which was renewed for…
The series will reach its 100th episode next season. The Nathan Fillion drama is in the Top 5 of ABC’s most viewed scripted series and a great utility player. It ranks No. 1 in new its Tuesday 8 p.m. time period this season among Adults 18-49 (tie). Entertainment One (eOne) is the lead studio and international…
The former Warner Bros. and Sony exec will exit his post at the end of the week after more than nine years at the helm of eOne’s London-based international distribution operation. In the role, he oversaw international TV and film international sales efforts across pay-TV, free-TV, SVOD and AVOD windows. Under Baxter’s leadership, eOne’s international…
ABC today unveiled premiere dates for its mideason lineup, which features the return of the network’s scripted series post-strike. The announcement includes a slew of scheduling changes. They are led by The Good Doctor‘s move from its longtime Monday 10 PM slot to Tuesdays 10 PM. The popular medical drama had been ABC’s Monday 10 PM anchor since its…
Lisseth Chavez, who heavily recurred on Season 5 of The Rookie, has been promoted to series regular on the upcoming sixth season. Chavez plays Officer Celina Juarez, the newest rookie at the station. She appeared in 19 episodes in Season 5. The Rookie, which recently celebrated its 100th episode, stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, Mekia…
EXCLUSIVE: Despite a difficult year for broadcast television, ABC can look back with confidence as it kicked off the year with some strong scripted content and was buoyed through a rocky fall season primarily by unscripted content. The broadcast network managed to hold strong throughout the entire year with the return of series including The Rookie and American Idol, as well…
Lionsgate said today its acquisition of global entertainment platform eOne from Hasbro is done. The transaction announced last August adds 6,500 film and television titles to Lionsgate’s large library; diversifies and strengthens its scripted and unscripted television businesses; extends its portfolio of brands and franchises; and expands its presence in Canada and the UK. The deal is for $375 million in…
ABC has unveiled a slew of trailers, including the seventh and final season of The Good Doctor, Season 3 of Abbott Elementary, Season 6 of The Rookie, Not Dead Yet Season 2, Will Trent Season 2, The Conners Season 6 and a teaser for the seventh and final season of Station 19. You can watch the trailer for The Good Doctor above, the final chapter of the medical drama starring…
