24-03-2025
‘Game Changer' Sets Season 7 Premiere Date at Dropout (TV News Roundup)
'Game Changer' is officially returning on Dropout starting April 7, with the ten-episode Season 7 dropping episodes biweekly on the comedy streaming service.
This season's cast includes Brennan Lee Mulligan, Vic Michaelis, Lisa Gilroy, Lou Wilson and Oscar Montoya as the game show changes its premise every episode. Last season, the contestants faced unpredictable challenges revolving around art, bingo, trivia questions and false personas.
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The show is hosted and executive produced by Dropout CEO Sam Reich, with co-executive producers including Chloe Badner, Ryan Creamer, Sam Geer, Mulligan and Paul Robalino. Sam Geer edited and directed all ten episodes.
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Eli Baldrige has been promoted to EVP of development at A. Smith & Co. Productions, where he will continue to lead unscripted television.
Since joining the company in 2018, Aldridge has served as VP and SVP of development. He spearheaded the development process on Magnolia Network's 'Human v Hamster' and Roku's 'WWE: Next Gen,' in addition to producing shows like 'Welcome to Plathville,' 'Voices of Fire' and 'Canine Intervention.'
'Eli has been an integral leader and developer here at A. Smith and Co. for many years, not only creating innovative shows that bend genre limits, but seeing them through to wide-reaching success,' A. Smith & Co's chairman and CEO Arthur Smith said in a statement. 'Every show he and his team bring to life entertains audiences in a new, exciting way. I can't wait to see what he thinks of next as he oversees our robust development slate.'
Of his promotion, Baldrige said: 'When we create shows, our hope is to tell stories and spark moments that resonate with our audiences on an emotional level. I am looking forward to continuing to make groundbreaking television that keeps our viewers on the edge of their seats and full of joy.'
The seventh annual African American Film Critics Association TV Honors will take place August 23, 2025 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
The TV Honors celebrate outstanding achievements in television with a focus on highlighting diverse storytelling and talent.
'We are excited to once again celebrate the incredible talent and creativity that defines television today,' AAFCA's president and co-founder Gil Robertson said in a statement. 'The AAFCA TV Honors provides a platform to recognize the impactful narratives and performances that reflect the richness of the Black experience. We look forward to another year of honoring the best in television.'
Since being founded in 2003, AAFCA has been the premier body of Black film critics worldwide.
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