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30-04-2025
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‘Overcompensating' Sets Trailer; Lukas Gage, Megan Fox and Bowen Yang to Guest Star (TV News Roundup)
Benito Skinner's new series 'Overcompensating' has an official trailer, with Lukas Gage, Megan Fox, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers added as guest stars. Produced by A24, Strong Baby and Amazon MGM Studios, the college-set ensemble comedy follows a closeted former football player (Skinner) as he quickly befriends a high school outsider (Wally Baram) to fit in. The cast also includes Kyle MacLachlan, Charli XCX, Connie Britton, Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco and Rish Shah. More from Variety 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' Trailer: Season 2 Brings Taika Waititi and Javier Bardem (TV News Roundup) 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' Sets Two-Night Premiere in May (TV News Roundup) Shane Gillis' Netflix Comedy 'Tires' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) Additional guest stars include James Van Der Beek, Didi Conn, Rachel Matthews, Danielle Perez and Yasmine Sahid. The series is created, written and executive produced by Skinner with Jonah Hill, Matt Dines and Ali Goodwin executive producing for Strong Baby. Charli XCX is executive producer and executive music producer. All eight episodes of 'Overcompensating' premiere May 15 on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below. In other TV Roundup news: Hulu has debuted the official trailer and new key art for season two of 'Nine Perfect Strangers,' which returns May 21 with a two-episode premiere. Nicole Kidman returns as Masha Dmitrichenko, with Season 2 newcomers including Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Lucas Englander, King Princess, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Mark Strong and Aras Aydin. The official Season 2 synopsis reads: 'Nine new strangers connected in ways they could never imagine are invited by mysterious guru Masha Dmitrichenko to join a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself.' 'Nine Perfect Strangers' is based on the book of the same name by Liane Moriarty. New episodes stream Wednesdays leading up to the season finale on July 2. 'Blue: The Life and Art of George Rodrigue,' a new documentary about the artist known for the 'Blue Dog' paintings, will premiere May 29 on public television stations as well as through streaming on Rodrigue, a Louisiana native, was recognized for incorporating Cajun culture in his art. 'I hope audiences see 'Blue' as a tribute to George Rodrigue's enduring impact on art and culture in Louisiana and around the world. His story as an artist is layered and deeply inspiring. From his majestic oak trees and evocative Cajun portraits to the iconic Blue Dog, his masterworks weave an extraordinary narrative and serve as a powerful testament to his perseverance and the deep impact he and his art have had on so many lives,' director Sean O'Malley said in a statement. The one-hour documentary, presented by WLAE in New Orleans and distributed by American Public Television, features clips from Rodrigue's final interview as well as interviews with Rodrigue's family members and figures like former New Orleans mayor Marc Morial and the artist James Michalopoulos. ''Blue' is an up-close and personal portrait of my dad and his groundbreaking work,' Jacques Rodrigue, Rodrigue's son and the executive director of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, said in a statement. 'The documentary beautifully captures the visual evolution of his art, his deep love for Cajun culture, the rise of the Blue Dog as a pop icon, and his unique place in the story of American art. Dad was — and still is — an icon, not just for Louisiana, but for the entire country.' Watch the official trailer below. Jackie Hayes, Philippe Maigret and Cindy Mori have been named to the Television Academy Foundation's board of directors. Mori, known as Oprah Winfrey's longtime talent relations executive, was elected to a three-year term. Hayes and Maigret, known for their roles at Netflix and ITV Studios America, respectively, have been appointed for one year. 'We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding individuals to the Foundation's board of directors,' Television Academy Foundation chair Tina Perry said in a statement. 'Their diverse expertise, passion for education and commitment to fostering the next generation of television leaders will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact and provide unparalleled opportunities for aspiring professionals in the industry.' Hayes serves as vice president of studio affairs legal at Netflix, while Maigret leads U.S. scripted TV operations at ITV Studios America. LiveNow, from Fox Television Stations, achieved its best quarter so far according to the service — garnering 502 million views on YouTube during Q1. LiveNow says it beat out national outlets like CBS News (158 million views), ABC News (322 million) and NBC News (353 million). 'There are many options for mainstream scripted packaged news. LiveNow takes a different path. It is locally powered coverage that is unscripted and intentionally raw,' Jeff Zellmer, FTS digital head, said in a statement. 'It's no surprise that this unique, live, event-driven approach works best on YouTube's fast-growing platform. ' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in May 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in May 2025
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15-04-2025
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‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival' Sets May Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)
A&E has set the premiere date for 'Duck Dynasty: The Revival' for Wednesday, May 28 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In January, the network announced the revival of the once-massively popular series, which in 2014 became a headache for A&E. In a profile in GQ, 'Duck Dynasty' patriarch Phil Robertson made homophobic and racist remarks, leading to A&E suspending him, which then caused outrage among right-wing pundits. Regardless, the show's ratings declined, and it eventually ended in 2017. The official synopsis for the 10-episode revival reads: 'As the family business expands beyond ducks, Willie and Korie Robertson bring their signature wit and down-home charm while they explore the future of Duck Commander, support their children through marriage, parenthood, and entrepreneurship, and work to keep their legacy alive. However, Willie quickly realizes that this next generation isn't as Robertson as he originally thought.' More from Variety 'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' Sets Two-Night Premiere in May (TV News Roundup) Shane Gillis' Netflix Comedy 'Tires' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) 'Étoile' Trailer: Luke Kirby and Charlotte Gainsbourg Lead Amy Sherman-Palladino's Dance Comedy (TV News Roundup) 'The Revival' was given a two season, 20-episode order, meaning that more is to come. At the original show's height during fall 2013, 'Duck Dynasty' was averaging as much as 14.6 million viewers in Live+7 ratings. This new season is produced by Wheelhouse's Spoke Studios and Tread Lively Productions for A&E. A&E holds exclusive worldwide distribution rights. A new game show called 'Greg Gutfeld's What Did I Miss?' is set to debut on FOX Nation, with host Greg Gutfeld. The series premieres over a three-day window. The first episode releases May 12, with the subsequent two releasing May 13 and 14. The show features four participants who were cut off from technology, including the internet, social media, television and phones, during a stay in upstate New York from January 20 to April 13. They must compete in front of a live audience and panel to correctly parse what news stories occurred during their isolation. The prize is $50,000. 'Truth can be stranger than fiction and who better to help isolated Americans catch up on the headlines they missed during an unprecedented news cycle than Greg Gutfeld,' Lauren Petterson, FOX Nation president, said in a statement. 'We are excited for FOX Nation subscribers to have exclusive access to America's most-watched late night host's game show debut as he informs contestants about what really happened while they were completely off the grid and isolated from the outside world.' Simon Helberg ('The Big Bang Theory') and Raegan Revord ('Young Sheldon') are set to guest star on 'Night Court' Season 3's finale. Helberg will make a cameo — in a 'Big Bang' reunion — that, according to an official synopsis, 'could really shake things up for Abby,' the judge on the show played by Melissa Rauch. Revord will play a teenage runaway named Shelby who is driven to marry her soulmate. Additionally, Marsha Warfield is returning to reprise her role as Roz from the original series. Helberg is also set to return for 'Poker Face' Season 2 opposite Natasha Lyonne and is currently in production on Jonathan Glatzer's 'The Audacity' for AMC alongside Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis. The 'Night Court' Season 3 finale is set to air Tuesday, May 6 at 8:30 pm. ET/PT. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
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18-03-2025
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‘The Buccaneers' Season 2 Sets June Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)
'The Buccaneers' Season 2 is officially returning June 18, with a new clip teasing the return of the American girls in search of adventure and romance in 1870s London. Based on Edith Wharton's unfinished novel of the same name, Season 2 sees the return of Kristine Frøseth, Alisha Boe, Aubri Ibrag, Josie Totah and Imogen Waterhouse, with the ensemble cast also including Guy Remmers, Matthew Broome, Josh Dylan and Barney Fishwick. The official synopsis for the show teases: 'All of the girls have been forced to grow up and now have to fight to be heard, as they wrestle with romance, lust, jealousy, births and deaths… themes consuming all women of any age, no matter what year it is. Last time we got a taste of England. This time we're in for a veritable feast.' More from Variety Bravo's 'The Valley' Sets Season 2 Return Date, Releases Explosive Trailer (TV News Roundup) 'Forever' Premiere Date: Judy Blume Adaptation Hits Netflix in May (TV News Roundup) 'Rust' Shooting Story Revealed in New Trailer for Hulu Documentary (TV News Roundup) New cast members this season include Leighton Meester as Nell, Greg Wise as Reede Robinson, Jacob Ifan as Hector Robinson, Grace Ambrose as Paloma Ballardino and Maria Almeida as Cora Merrigan. 'The Buccaneers' is written by series creator Katherine Jakeways and produced for Apple TV+ by The Forge Entertainment. Watch the 'Save the Date' clip below. Michelle Williams leads FX's new limited series 'Dying for Sex' in the first official trailer. The series tells the true story of Molly Kochan (Williams) after she gets diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. With her life plans completely upended, she decides to leave her husband (Jay Duplass) and goes on a life-affirming journey to explore sexual desires — all with the support of her best friend (Jenny Slate). The cast also includes Sissy Spacek, Rob Delaney, Kelvin Yu, David Rasche and Esco Jouléy, alongside guest stars Marcello Hernandez, Margaret Cho, Robby Hoffman and Paula Pell. The show is written and co-created by Kim Rosenstock ('Only Murders in the Building') and Elizabeth Meriwether ('New Girl'), who also executive produce. 'Dying for Sex' is produced by 20th Television and begins streaming on Hulu April 4. Watch the trailer below. Macy's has acquired the exclusive option rights to Julie Satow's best-selling novel 'When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion.' Under the deal, the book will be developed into a fictional television series, with Macy's currently working to find a showrunner and talent. ''When Women Ran Fifth Avenue' celebrates all of the pioneering women who helped shape retail fashion and their enduring legacy, women like Macy's Margaret Getchell,' Satow said in a statement. 'I can't wait to see these trailblazing stories reach a wider audience, inspiring the next generation of innovators in fashion and business.' Satow's book tells the untold stories of women who shaped department stories that have become a crucial part of American culture, including Dorothy Shaver, Hortense Odlum and Geraldine Stutz. Michelle Yeoh, Selena Gomez, Don Cheadle, Jason Momoa, Sterlin Harjo and Adam McKay are among the honorees in the inaugural National Geographic 33 initiative. The National Geographic 33 is a new list curated by National Geographic to celebrate 33 figures across different fields who are advocating for the environment or working toward other positive goals. The honorees also include musicians Arlo Parks and Björk, actors Edward Norton and Yara Shahidi, designer Gabriela Hearst, climate activist Jennifer Uchendu and scientists Dr. Shu Yang and Emily Liman. 'For more than 137 years, National Geographic has been driven by the belief that bold thinking and collective action can change the world. This principle is what inspired National Geographic's 33 founders—committed explorers, scientists and scholars—all those years ago,' Courteney Monroe, president of National Geographic Content, said in a statement. 'Since then and across all our platforms, National Geographic has believed in the power of visual storytelling to spark curiosity and inspire a deeper connection to our world. The inaugural National Geographic 33 represents an exciting milestone for us, as it embodies the very essence of our brand—sharing the stories of extraordinary individuals whose work is making a meaningful impact in the hope of inspiring others to help shape a better future,' Monroe added. The full list can be viewed here. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Oscars 2026: First Blind Predictions Including Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, 'Wicked: For Good' and More What's Coming to Disney+ in March 2025
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27-02-2025
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‘Real Housewives of Potomac' Star Karen Huger Sentenced to Serve One Year in Jail After DUI Arrest
'The Real Housewives of Potomac' star Karen Huger — nicknamed 'the Grande Dame' on the Bravo show — has been sentenced to a year in jail as a result of a March 19, 2024 DUI arrest, FOX 5 DC reports. After she is released, she's not allowed to drive a vehicle for another year, and will also face five years of probation. The Montgomery County, Maryland judge in the case sentenced Huger to two years with one year suspended, stating that, 'You were filled to the gills with alcohol.' More from Variety Candiace From 'Real Housewives of Potomac' on Robyn Dixon's Podcast Admission, Defending Erika Jayne and Why Barbz Need to 'Relax' Nicki Minaj Actually Helped Andy Cohen Host 'The Real Housewives of Potomac' Reunion Chadwick Boseman to Receive MTV Hero for the Ages Award (TV News Roundup) During the 2024 incident, Huger crashed her Maserati into a pole in Potomac. Police body camera footage was shown during the trial — and later was released to news outlets, and shown on Bravo as well — which showed the 'Housewives' star appearing to slur and be very intoxicated, all while speaking at length about the show and producer Andy Cohen to the arresting officer, who was not interested. She was found guilty in December of five of the six charges, including driving under the influence and negligent driving. Huger was acquitted of reckless driving. Huger was absent from the recent Season 9 multi-episode 'Potomac' reunion, as she was in a rehabilitation center following her verdict, which many of her co-stars said they considered to be a play for sympathy before the sentencing. The day after the crash, Huger released a lengthy statement to TMZ, which read, 'Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes during this very frightening experience. I am still in shock from last nights incident, but grateful to be alive today. With the passing of my Beloved Mother, Grief comes and goes in waves, and with Mothers Day approaching it has felt more like a tsunami. 'Last night I met a girlfriend for dinner, we talked and brought up some very emotionally sensitive topics. I was crying on my way home and saw a car heading right for me. I swerved to avoid the head-on collision, hit the divider and then a tree. I'm hurt, bruised up a bit, but so grateful I am alive! I did receive citations, one of which was unrelated to the incident which is understandable, but what was most surprising is that the car that almost hit me just drove away! 'I would like to stress, it's important to understand your emotional state when driving and may this be a reminder to all to use their seatbelts, my Mother may be my Guardian Angel but the seatbelt saved my life.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
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18-02-2025
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‘Dope Thief' Trailer: Brian Tyree Henry Robs the Wrong House (TV News Roundup)
The new trailer for the Apple TV+ series 'Dope Thief' has been unveiled, showing Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura in action after they rob the wrong house. Based on Dennis Tafoya's book of the same name, 'Dope Thief' follows lifelong friends (Henry and Moura) who see their lives torn apart after a robbery unravels a narcotics corridor. The cast also includes Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison, Dustin Nguyen and Ving Rhames, with Ridley Scott directing the first episode. More from Variety 'Ransom Canyon': Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly Western Romance Sets April Debut at Netflix (TV News Roundup) 'Bosch: Legacy' Final Season to Release in March (TV Roundup) 'School Spirits' Sets Season 2 Premiere Date (TV News Roundup) 'Dope Thief' premieres globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes Friday, March 14 before new episodes drop weekly. Watch the trailer below. Also in this week's TV News Roundup: David Blaine pushes the limits of what is possible in the new trailer for the National Geographic show 'David Blaine Do Not Attempt.' The six episodes in the season span from Brazil, Asia, India, South Africa to Japan as Blaine explores the world and puts endurance to the test. The show also reveals a more personal side to the world-renowned magician as he explores the culture and history of the places he visits. The series is produced by Imagine Documentaries for National Geographic and premieres March 23 before streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Watch the trailer below. In The Black Network is expanding its entertainment programming with a dedicated Latino division, adding to the free streaming service's network that has traditionally highlighted Black voices. Producer Liana Mendoza will be the curator of content for ITBN's new initiative. The first film acquired under the division is 'The Low End Theory.' The indie crime thriller played at both the New York Latino and Guadalajara Film Festivals and tells the story of a beats producer navigating the Los Angeles underground hip-hop scene. ''The Low End Theory' represents the ideal project to launch ITBN's Latino Division, which will serve Latinx audiences worldwide by showcasing authentic, original, and inclusive storytelling,' In The Black Network CEO and founder James DuBose said in a statement. 'This is a pivotal step in our platform's extended mission to provide content that entertains, educates, and highlights diverse cultural narratives.' ITBN will celebrate its new streaming platform debut with a red carpet premiere on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Fine Arts Cinema in Beverly Hills. The Gotham Television Awards is returning for the second year and currently accepting submissions. The deadline to submit is March 24. There are twelve categories, including breakthrough drama series, breakthrough limited series, outstanding lead performance in a comedy series and outstanding performance in an original film. 'For the 2nd Annual Gotham Television Awards, we are thrilled to continue building on the incredible success of last year's inaugural event,' Jeffrey Sharp, the Gotham Film & Media Institute's executive director, said in a statement. 'The response from both the industry and audiences was overwhelming, and we look forward to honoring even more groundbreaking television series and performances in 2025.' Nominees will be revealed April 29, with the ceremony happening June 2 in New York City. Previous winners include Andrew Scott for 'Ripley' and the series 'Baby Reindeer.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
