Bachelor Joey Graziadei went to meet his final four ladies’ parents. All of the parents were great, however, fans went nuts over Kelsey Anderson’s dad, Mark. Bachelor Nation couldn’t quit talking about him and how badly they want him to be the next Golden Bachelor. Even better, an ABC exec agrees! Keep reading to find out more.
ABC Exec Agrees Kelsey’s Dad Would Be Perfect Golden Bachelor
Kelsey Anderson’s dad has grabbed Bachelor Nation’s attention. Even an ABC exec took notice of how much fans love Mark Anderson. When he appeared on Joey Graziadei’s season Monday night for hometowns, the internet went wild for him.
So many fans and even alums voiced how much they want him to be the next lead. In fact, ABC exec Rob Mills agrees with the public. He went to X the same night that fans were thirsting over...
ABC Exec Agrees Kelsey’s Dad Would Be Perfect Golden Bachelor
Kelsey Anderson’s dad has grabbed Bachelor Nation’s attention. Even an ABC exec took notice of how much fans love Mark Anderson. When he appeared on Joey Graziadei’s season Monday night for hometowns, the internet went wild for him.
So many fans and even alums voiced how much they want him to be the next lead. In fact, ABC exec Rob Mills agrees with the public. He went to X the same night that fans were thirsting over...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jamie Colclasure
- TV Shows Ace
The Golden Bachelor was a ratings juggernaut for ABC. Now, the network is looking to create magic once again. The network, which has been a bit coy about their plans for the franchise, is ready to go all in. ABC has recently revealed that The Golden Bachelorette will premiere in the fall, and fans of the dating competition are thrilled.
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ will air on ABC this fall
Last month, a network executive insisted news about The Golden Bachelorette would be coming soon. He did not disappoint. Just weeks after Rob Mills announced that news would be forthcoming, the network made a big announcement at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
On Feb. 10, Variety reported that ABC had officially ordered The Golden Bachelorette. According to the publication, the season will kick off in the fall. Currently, Bachelor Nation fans are busy watching Joey Graziadei find love on season 28 of the series.
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ will air on ABC this fall
Last month, a network executive insisted news about The Golden Bachelorette would be coming soon. He did not disappoint. Just weeks after Rob Mills announced that news would be forthcoming, the network made a big announcement at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour.
On Feb. 10, Variety reported that ABC had officially ordered The Golden Bachelorette. According to the publication, the season will kick off in the fall. Currently, Bachelor Nation fans are busy watching Joey Graziadei find love on season 28 of the series.
- 2/12/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Golden Bachelor aired its final special in January 2024. Viewers were delighted to watch Theresa Nist and Gerry Turner walk down the aisle. Since the end of the wedding special, they’ve been searching for news about The Golden Bachelorette. While updates have been slow, there is plenty of evidence that a season where a golden bachelorette gets to choose from a pool of eligible older bachelors is on the horizon. Now, ABC is speaking up. Recently, Rob Mills revealed that news about the series will be coming soon.
Rob Mills insists an update on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ is coming soon
While ABC hasn’t announced The Golden Bachelorette just yet, insiders are talking. Rob Mills, EVP of Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, recently spoke about the possibility of an upcoming spinoff. According to Deadline, Mills talked about the spinoff at the Realscreen event, stating that while he...
Rob Mills insists an update on ‘The Golden Bachelorette’ is coming soon
While ABC hasn’t announced The Golden Bachelorette just yet, insiders are talking. Rob Mills, EVP of Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, recently spoke about the possibility of an upcoming spinoff. According to Deadline, Mills talked about the spinoff at the Realscreen event, stating that while he...
- 1/31/2024
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rob Mills touched on a variety of issues related to the unscripted world and late-night in a wide-ranging interview that went everywhere from Howard Stern to AI Bachelors.
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, also talked about the future of the Live in Front of a Studio Audience franchise following the death of Norman Lear and whether he’s thinking about putting the ‘golden’ touch to other ABC shows such as American Idol or Shark Tank in light of the success of The Bachelor spinoff.
Lear died in December at the age of 101. He was working right up until his death and over the last few years one of his most high-profile series has been Live in Front of a Studio Audience, a series of live specials re-creating comedies such as All In The Family, Good Times, The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes with stars such as Woody Harrelson,...
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, also talked about the future of the Live in Front of a Studio Audience franchise following the death of Norman Lear and whether he’s thinking about putting the ‘golden’ touch to other ABC shows such as American Idol or Shark Tank in light of the success of The Bachelor spinoff.
Lear died in December at the age of 101. He was working right up until his death and over the last few years one of his most high-profile series has been Live in Front of a Studio Audience, a series of live specials re-creating comedies such as All In The Family, Good Times, The Facts of Life and Diff’rent Strokes with stars such as Woody Harrelson,...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show for 29 years and David Letterman hosted Late Night and The Late Show for 33 years.
Could Jimmy Kimmel, who is in his 22nd year hosting his eponymous show for ABC, surpass them?
ABC’s Rob Mills certainly hopes he gets close. Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said Kimmel, who is two-thirds of the way through his latest contract signed in 2022, is a “massive asset” to the company.
“It’s interesting; he went from the late-night guy to now one of the faces of the Walt Disney Company. He hosts the Oscars … he does Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for us,” he said. “He’s going to do this as long as he wants to do it but hopefully it’s a little bit longer. Is he halfway through? No I don’t...
Could Jimmy Kimmel, who is in his 22nd year hosting his eponymous show for ABC, surpass them?
ABC’s Rob Mills certainly hopes he gets close. Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said Kimmel, who is two-thirds of the way through his latest contract signed in 2022, is a “massive asset” to the company.
“It’s interesting; he went from the late-night guy to now one of the faces of the Walt Disney Company. He hosts the Oscars … he does Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for us,” he said. “He’s going to do this as long as he wants to do it but hopefully it’s a little bit longer. Is he halfway through? No I don’t...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu’s unscripted offerings include The Kardashians and a new reality series featuring a pair of WWE stars.
The celeb family and wrestlers will soon be joined by a group of Mormon women who are swingers.
The streamer is currently working on docuseries The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Rob Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said, “We have a show that we’re working on now that we’re excited about, which is about a group of Mormon wives who are also swingers.”
He said, somewhat jokingly, that this show sums up the difference between a Hulu show and an ABC show.
The series is being produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions, the company behind Netflix’s Bling Empire.
It’s the latest Mormon series for Hulu; the streamer aired Mormon No More in 2022, which followed the journey of...
The celeb family and wrestlers will soon be joined by a group of Mormon women who are swingers.
The streamer is currently working on docuseries The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Rob Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said, “We have a show that we’re working on now that we’re excited about, which is about a group of Mormon wives who are also swingers.”
He said, somewhat jokingly, that this show sums up the difference between a Hulu show and an ABC show.
The series is being produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions, the company behind Netflix’s Bling Empire.
It’s the latest Mormon series for Hulu; the streamer aired Mormon No More in 2022, which followed the journey of...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The success of The Golden Bachelor has led many to clamor for a female-fronted spinoff.
The Golden Bachelorette has been on viewers’ minds since Gerry Turner found love. ABC unscripted chief Rob Mills hinted that a decision is close.
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said, “I think something will be coming soon.”
However, he cautioned that he wants to be “really careful” to make sure that a spinoff can be as impactful as The Golden Bachelor.
Warner Bros Unscripted TV’s Co-Head of Programming and Development Bridgette Theriault told Deadline last year that she’d “absolutely love” to see Golden Bachelor spinoffs and that active discussions with ABC have already taken place.
The Golden Bachelor marked the strongest average for any season of an ABC unscripted series in five years, since American Idol, with an average of 9.92M...
The Golden Bachelorette has been on viewers’ minds since Gerry Turner found love. ABC unscripted chief Rob Mills hinted that a decision is close.
Mills, EVP, Unscripted & Alternative Entertainment at Walt Disney Television, speaking at the Realscreen event in New Orleans, said, “I think something will be coming soon.”
However, he cautioned that he wants to be “really careful” to make sure that a spinoff can be as impactful as The Golden Bachelor.
Warner Bros Unscripted TV’s Co-Head of Programming and Development Bridgette Theriault told Deadline last year that she’d “absolutely love” to see Golden Bachelor spinoffs and that active discussions with ABC have already taken place.
The Golden Bachelor marked the strongest average for any season of an ABC unscripted series in five years, since American Idol, with an average of 9.92M...
- 1/29/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
After years of controversies as ratings steadily declined, is 2023 the year The Bachelor franchise found redemption?
The prospect feels greater than ever following the outsized success of The Golden Bachelor, ABC’s ingenious senior-focused spin-off that, in its first season, saw 72-year-old Gerry Turner seize a second chance at love.
Audiences have clearly responded to this breath of fresh air, with over 9M tuning in for The Golden Bachelor finale after seven days of multi-platform viewing, in the franchise’s best audience in almost four years. This comes following an entire season of success for the show, which has repeatedly set audience records since it debuted, with the premiere episode recently becoming ABC‘s most-watched episode of an unscripted series ever on Hulu.
The network has already announced plans to further cash in on the success of Golden by televising Turner’s wedding, a move ABC hasn’t opted for in years.
The prospect feels greater than ever following the outsized success of The Golden Bachelor, ABC’s ingenious senior-focused spin-off that, in its first season, saw 72-year-old Gerry Turner seize a second chance at love.
Audiences have clearly responded to this breath of fresh air, with over 9M tuning in for The Golden Bachelor finale after seven days of multi-platform viewing, in the franchise’s best audience in almost four years. This comes following an entire season of success for the show, which has repeatedly set audience records since it debuted, with the premiere episode recently becoming ABC‘s most-watched episode of an unscripted series ever on Hulu.
The network has already announced plans to further cash in on the success of Golden by televising Turner’s wedding, a move ABC hasn’t opted for in years.
- 12/12/2023
- by Katie Campione and Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Oscars have announced Raj Kapoor as executive producer and showrunner of its next awards show.Organisers of the 96th Academy Awards, while will air live on Sunday, 10 March, 2024, from LA’s Dolby Theatre have also said Katy Mullan will be executive producer, while the ceremony will be directed by Hamish Hamilton.It will be Hamish’s fourth time at the helm of the event, and Raj has worked on the show for the past seven years and most recently served as producer for the 95th Oscars. Raj and Katy said: “As a Canadian boy of South Asian descent and a girl from London who grew up watching the Oscars, dreaming of being part of it, this is a ‘pinch me’ moment!“This has been an exceptional year for the movies, and it’s an absolute privilege to be leading the team celebrating the global film industry and the astounding...
- 10/18/2023
- by BANG Showbiz Reporter
- Bang Showbiz
The Academy has announced Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan as the executive producers shepherding the 2024 Oscars. Kapoor will additionally serve as showrunner with Hamish Hamilton stepping in as director of the 96th Oscars. It will be Kapoor and Mullan’s first time to executive produce and Hamilton’s fourth time directing the Oscars. Kapoor notably worked on the show the past seven years, with this new post being a promotion from the producer position he most recently served for the 95th Oscars. The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, 2024.
Below the line, much of the team from the 2023 Oscars are returning to help produce the upcoming show, including creative director Kenny Gravillis, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, red carpet show executive producer David Chamberlin, and red carpet creative consultants Lisa Love and Raúl Àvila.
“Raj and Hamish have been incredible Oscars collaborators,...
Below the line, much of the team from the 2023 Oscars are returning to help produce the upcoming show, including creative director Kenny Gravillis, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, red carpet show executive producer David Chamberlin, and red carpet creative consultants Lisa Love and Raúl Àvila.
“Raj and Hamish have been incredible Oscars collaborators,...
- 10/17/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
The Oscars have announced Raj Kapoor as executive producer and showrunner, Katy Mullan as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton as the director of the 96th Oscars.
It will be Hamilton’s fourth time directing the ceremony, while Kapoor has worked on the show for the past seven years and most recently served as producer for the 95th Oscars.
“Raj and Hamish have been incredible Oscars collaborators, and we are delighted to welcome them and Katy to lead the 96th Oscars,” said Bill Kramer, Academy CEO and Janet Yang, Academy President. “Their deep love of cinema, fresh vision, and tremendous live television expertise is perfect for our reinvigorated show.”
“Having worked with Raj, Katy and Hamish on many special and memorable projects over the years, we have full confidence in their vision for the 96th Oscars,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television.
“As a...
It will be Hamilton’s fourth time directing the ceremony, while Kapoor has worked on the show for the past seven years and most recently served as producer for the 95th Oscars.
“Raj and Hamish have been incredible Oscars collaborators, and we are delighted to welcome them and Katy to lead the 96th Oscars,” said Bill Kramer, Academy CEO and Janet Yang, Academy President. “Their deep love of cinema, fresh vision, and tremendous live television expertise is perfect for our reinvigorated show.”
“Having worked with Raj, Katy and Hamish on many special and memorable projects over the years, we have full confidence in their vision for the 96th Oscars,” said Rob Mills, executive vice president, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television.
“As a...
- 10/17/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Oscars have their team in place and it is a mix of past and present in terms of production teams, but AMPAS is clearly sticking with putting experienced live television professionals in charge.
Raj Kapoor, who has worked on the Oscars for the past seven years including last year as a producer will serve for the first time as Executive Producer and Showrunner. He will be joined by Done + Dusted veteran executive Katy Mullan as Executive Producer, the latter a first-timer to the Academy Awards.
Hamish Hamilton joins the team as director, his fourth time helming the show which will be held on Sunday, March 10, and broadcast live on ABC.
Joining Kapoor, Mullan and Hamilton to help shape the vision and direction of the 96th Oscars, are creative director Kenny Gravillis, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, red carpet show executive producer David Chamberlin, and red carpet creative...
Raj Kapoor, who has worked on the Oscars for the past seven years including last year as a producer will serve for the first time as Executive Producer and Showrunner. He will be joined by Done + Dusted veteran executive Katy Mullan as Executive Producer, the latter a first-timer to the Academy Awards.
Hamish Hamilton joins the team as director, his fourth time helming the show which will be held on Sunday, March 10, and broadcast live on ABC.
Joining Kapoor, Mullan and Hamilton to help shape the vision and direction of the 96th Oscars, are creative director Kenny Gravillis, production designers Misty Buckley and Alana Billingsley, red carpet show executive producer David Chamberlin, and red carpet creative...
- 10/17/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Last week, “The Golden Bachelor” premiered, launching a new twist on an old franchise that has everyone talking.
The show premiered to strong ratings, with 7.7 million viewers watching on ABC, in delayed viewing and streaming on Hulu, delivering the strongest debut performance from a “Bachelor” series in three years.
The spinoff has been long in the making, and wouldn’t have been greenlit had ABC not found its perfect leading man — which it did in Gerry Turner, a 72-year-old grandfather and widower from Indiana, who will be dating numerous women at the same time on national TV for seven more episodes.
Turner’s journey to find love again will air Thursday nights as a marquee show of the strike-affected broadcast season. “The Golden Bachelor” marks a new era not only for the franchise, but also a new day in reality dating competitions, which historically have focused mostly on 20-and-30-something...
The show premiered to strong ratings, with 7.7 million viewers watching on ABC, in delayed viewing and streaming on Hulu, delivering the strongest debut performance from a “Bachelor” series in three years.
The spinoff has been long in the making, and wouldn’t have been greenlit had ABC not found its perfect leading man — which it did in Gerry Turner, a 72-year-old grandfather and widower from Indiana, who will be dating numerous women at the same time on national TV for seven more episodes.
Turner’s journey to find love again will air Thursday nights as a marquee show of the strike-affected broadcast season. “The Golden Bachelor” marks a new era not only for the franchise, but also a new day in reality dating competitions, which historically have focused mostly on 20-and-30-something...
- 10/5/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Elton John, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Brandi Carlile and H.E.R. will perform at the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony alongside some of those entering this year’s prestigious class, including Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott and Sheryl Crow.
The Hall announced Thursday that the Nov. 3 event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will also be livestreamed and broadcast on Disney+ and ABC.
“This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honor, celebrating the artists who’ve defined generations and changed music forever.”
Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton
Nelson, Elliott and Crow are joined by Kate Bush,...
The Hall announced Thursday that the Nov. 3 event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn will also be livestreamed and broadcast on Disney+ and ABC.
“This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, said in a statement. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honor, celebrating the artists who’ve defined generations and changed music forever.”
Brandi Carlile, Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton
Nelson, Elliott and Crow are joined by Kate Bush,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced a new streaming and broadcast home on Disney+ and ABC Thursday. HBO previously housed the induction ceremony.
The 2023 Induction ceremony will be broadcast live coast to coast on Disney+ from Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, November 3 (8:00 p.m. Edt/7:00 p.m. Cdt/6:00 p.m. Mdt/5:00 p.m. Pdt). It will also be available to stream following the ceremony. ABC will air a special featuring performance highlights and standout moments on New Year’s Day 2024 (8:00-11:00 p.m. Est).
“This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honor, celebrating the...
The 2023 Induction ceremony will be broadcast live coast to coast on Disney+ from Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, November 3 (8:00 p.m. Edt/7:00 p.m. Cdt/6:00 p.m. Mdt/5:00 p.m. Pdt). It will also be available to stream following the ceremony. ABC will air a special featuring performance highlights and standout moments on New Year’s Day 2024 (8:00-11:00 p.m. Est).
“This historic live stream on Disney+ and special on ABC is a testament to the diverse sounds and enduring power of rock and roll,” said John Sykes, chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. “Over the last three decades, the annual live Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction has become music’s highest honor, celebrating the...
- 9/28/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony will be streamed live for the first time in November, as Disney+ has picked up rights to let viewers see the event as it happens, a marked change from the years in which music fans had to wait weeks to see an edited broadcast. The Disney+ livestream will go out coast-to-coast from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.. Et/5 Pt and be available for streaming on demand following the ceremony.
In 2022, the last year of HBO’s long-running contract with the Hall, the ceremony took place in Los Angeles Nov. 5 but was not available for viewing on HBO and HBO Max until an edited special premiered two weeks later, on Nov. 19 — actually a shorter gap than the three-week-or-greater delay of previous years. Real-time social media interest in recent years had made putting off the broadcast seem increasingly archaic, however much...
In 2022, the last year of HBO’s long-running contract with the Hall, the ceremony took place in Los Angeles Nov. 5 but was not available for viewing on HBO and HBO Max until an edited special premiered two weeks later, on Nov. 19 — actually a shorter gap than the three-week-or-greater delay of previous years. Real-time social media interest in recent years had made putting off the broadcast seem increasingly archaic, however much...
- 9/28/2023
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has a new television home. The 2023 ceremony, which has aired on HBO since 1995, is moving to Disney+ and ABC as part of a new deal.
It will broadcast live coast-to-coast on Disney+ on Friday, November 3. Disney-owned linear network ABC will air a special with performances on January 1.
It marks the latest livestream for Disney+, which aired Elton John’s farewell concert from Dodger Stadium show earlier this year.
The move follows some criticism of the event after Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone magazine and co-founder of the Rock Hall, was ousted from the foundation after an interview that was considered racist and misogynistic by many. He later apologized.
This year’s inductees are Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners with other awards for DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper,...
It will broadcast live coast-to-coast on Disney+ on Friday, November 3. Disney-owned linear network ABC will air a special with performances on January 1.
It marks the latest livestream for Disney+, which aired Elton John’s farewell concert from Dodger Stadium show earlier this year.
The move follows some criticism of the event after Jann Wenner, founder of Rolling Stone magazine and co-founder of the Rock Hall, was ousted from the foundation after an interview that was considered racist and misogynistic by many. He later apologized.
This year’s inductees are Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners with other awards for DJ Kool Herc, Link Wray, Chaka Khan, Al Kooper,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s 6:34 a.m., and the sun is rising as Gerry Turner hands out his final rose of the night. His bedtime came and went long ago. Giddy producers are watching him from a control room, 11 hours into an overnight shoot that’s not done yet.
Turner isn’t exactly a night owl. Typically at this time, the 72-year-old would just be waking up to fry some bacon and eggs. His day might then include a jog around the lake, or perhaps a game of pickleball.
But on a summer night at a mansion in the hills above Malibu, Calif., Turner has been speed-dating 22 women who’d arrived in limousines to meet him. His teenage granddaughters had helped him choose the perfect tuxedo, so he would look his best. After all, their grandpa was about to make his debut on “The Golden Bachelor,” the first-ever senior citizen dating show,...
Turner isn’t exactly a night owl. Typically at this time, the 72-year-old would just be waking up to fry some bacon and eggs. His day might then include a jog around the lake, or perhaps a game of pickleball.
But on a summer night at a mansion in the hills above Malibu, Calif., Turner has been speed-dating 22 women who’d arrived in limousines to meet him. His teenage granddaughters had helped him choose the perfect tuxedo, so he would look his best. After all, their grandpa was about to make his debut on “The Golden Bachelor,” the first-ever senior citizen dating show,...
- 9/21/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
He’s finally here.
After years in development, the senior citizen spinoff of “The Bachelor” is coming.
ABC has unveiled the identity of the star of “The Golden Bachelor” as 71-year-old Gerry Turner, who will be the first-ever mature star of “The Bachelor” franchise in its two decades on the air.
From the looks of the key art for “The Golden Bachelor,” the leading man certainly is more senior than the typical cast on the franchise. The marketing materials for the upcoming season, which debuts this fall, show the back of the mystery man’s head — and we can see some salt-and-pepper in his hair and beard.
When “The Golden Bachelor” was announced, social media commenters wondered just how senior this man would be: Would he only be slightly older than the 20-something or 30-somethings that are historically on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” — or would Bachelor Nation actually get...
After years in development, the senior citizen spinoff of “The Bachelor” is coming.
ABC has unveiled the identity of the star of “The Golden Bachelor” as 71-year-old Gerry Turner, who will be the first-ever mature star of “The Bachelor” franchise in its two decades on the air.
From the looks of the key art for “The Golden Bachelor,” the leading man certainly is more senior than the typical cast on the franchise. The marketing materials for the upcoming season, which debuts this fall, show the back of the mystery man’s head — and we can see some salt-and-pepper in his hair and beard.
When “The Golden Bachelor” was announced, social media commenters wondered just how senior this man would be: Would he only be slightly older than the 20-something or 30-somethings that are historically on “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” — or would Bachelor Nation actually get...
- 7/17/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
ABC has named its inaugural golden years-era Bachelor.
Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old from Indiana, will lead the senior reality dating series The Golden Bachelor, which is a spinoff of ABC’s long-running hit franchise The Bachelor (and The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise).
The format will be similar to that of the flagship dating show except this time, Turner will be looking for love among a group of eligible women 65 years and older. “It’s never too late to fall in love…again,” reads the show’s tagline.
A retired restaurateur, Turner lives on a lake in Indiana. He was married 43 years to his high school sweetheart, Toni, who suddenly fell ill and died in 2017. He is the father to two daughters and grandfather to two granddaughters. ABC describes him as a “charming 71-year-old patriarch.”
Gerry Turner as ABC’s Golden Bachelor
The Golden Bachelor idea has been long-gestating, with...
Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old from Indiana, will lead the senior reality dating series The Golden Bachelor, which is a spinoff of ABC’s long-running hit franchise The Bachelor (and The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise).
The format will be similar to that of the flagship dating show except this time, Turner will be looking for love among a group of eligible women 65 years and older. “It’s never too late to fall in love…again,” reads the show’s tagline.
A retired restaurateur, Turner lives on a lake in Indiana. He was married 43 years to his high school sweetheart, Toni, who suddenly fell ill and died in 2017. He is the father to two daughters and grandfather to two granddaughters. ABC describes him as a “charming 71-year-old patriarch.”
Gerry Turner as ABC’s Golden Bachelor
The Golden Bachelor idea has been long-gestating, with...
- 7/17/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
At long last, it’s finally time for “The Golden Bachelor.”
After years and years — and years! — of waiting for “The Bachelor” franchise’s senior citizens spinoff, the first teaser for the new series is here.
In ABC’s first promo, exclusively revealed by Variety, the franchise’s signature red rose is turned gold for its golden man. The quick trailer is set to the tune of “This Magic Moment.”
While Variety has the first footage for the show, the golden man isn’t being unveiled quite yet. ABC plans to reveal the identity of its mature mystery star next week on “Good Morning America” on Monday July 17 — so stay tuned for that.
“The Golden Bachelor,” which will air Mondays this fall at 10 p.m., will follow one soon-to-be-announced lucky older man who will embark on a journey to find love, flipping the formula of “The Bachelor” franchise, which for...
After years and years — and years! — of waiting for “The Bachelor” franchise’s senior citizens spinoff, the first teaser for the new series is here.
In ABC’s first promo, exclusively revealed by Variety, the franchise’s signature red rose is turned gold for its golden man. The quick trailer is set to the tune of “This Magic Moment.”
While Variety has the first footage for the show, the golden man isn’t being unveiled quite yet. ABC plans to reveal the identity of its mature mystery star next week on “Good Morning America” on Monday July 17 — so stay tuned for that.
“The Golden Bachelor,” which will air Mondays this fall at 10 p.m., will follow one soon-to-be-announced lucky older man who will embark on a journey to find love, flipping the formula of “The Bachelor” franchise, which for...
- 7/13/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
A spin-off for the show ‘The Bachelor’ has been announced and its contestants will be senior citizens.
‘The Golden Bachelor’, which will premiere this fall, will focus on one lucky older gentleman and age-appropriate female suitors who will compete for his love, reports pagesix.com.
In a press release obtained by Variety, the new reality series is described as a “whole new kind of love story – one for the golden years.”
The network describes the – we imagine – salt and peppered hair, twinkly-eyed mature gentleman as a “hopeless romantic” who will be “given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”
Per the release, the group of women “arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities.”
Despite its premiere date...
‘The Golden Bachelor’, which will premiere this fall, will focus on one lucky older gentleman and age-appropriate female suitors who will compete for his love, reports pagesix.com.
In a press release obtained by Variety, the new reality series is described as a “whole new kind of love story – one for the golden years.”
The network describes the – we imagine – salt and peppered hair, twinkly-eyed mature gentleman as a “hopeless romantic” who will be “given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.”
Per the release, the group of women “arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love, loss and laughter, hoping for a spark that ignites a future full of endless possibilities.”
Despite its premiere date...
- 5/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After years and years of teasing it would happen, ABC has finally given the greenlight to its long-awaited senior citizen season of “The Bachelor.”
This fall, one lucky older man will embark on a journey to find love, flipping the formula of “The Bachelor” franchise, which for more than two decades has starred 20-something and barely 30-something singles.
The new series will be called “The Golden Bachelor.” The leading man has yet to be announced, and his cast of female suitors will be announced at a late date.
ABC describes the new series as showcasing a “whole new kind of love story — one for the golden years.” The network’s synopsis says a “hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love,...
This fall, one lucky older man will embark on a journey to find love, flipping the formula of “The Bachelor” franchise, which for more than two decades has starred 20-something and barely 30-something singles.
The new series will be called “The Golden Bachelor.” The leading man has yet to be announced, and his cast of female suitors will be announced at a late date.
ABC describes the new series as showcasing a “whole new kind of love story — one for the golden years.” The network’s synopsis says a “hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life. The women arriving at the mansion have a lifetime of experience, living through love,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: Day 2 of Disney’s second wave of layoffs has involved staff reduction in first-run syndication, unscripted/alternative as well as marketing and communications.
Disney TV Animation, responsible for 1,200 half-hours of animated content, including Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, is the latest division to be hit as it also merges the current and development teams. This has led to the departure of a number of executives including Khaki Jones, SVP Current, who has been with the company for nearly 13 years, as well as a number of director level roles.
Disney’s first-run syndication operation has been dissolved. Departing as part of that is Brent Jones, director and head of production finance & operations for first-run syndication.
Also leaving are VP Kim Harbin, a respected communications executive who has been at Disney for 25 years, as well as Tom Connor, VP Creative Marketing. Their functions will be absorbed by the marketing...
Disney TV Animation, responsible for 1,200 half-hours of animated content, including Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, is the latest division to be hit as it also merges the current and development teams. This has led to the departure of a number of executives including Khaki Jones, SVP Current, who has been with the company for nearly 13 years, as well as a number of director level roles.
Disney’s first-run syndication operation has been dissolved. Departing as part of that is Brent Jones, director and head of production finance & operations for first-run syndication.
Also leaving are VP Kim Harbin, a respected communications executive who has been at Disney for 25 years, as well as Tom Connor, VP Creative Marketing. Their functions will be absorbed by the marketing...
- 4/26/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
BMX legend Tj Lavin has hosted The Challenge since the show’s 11th season, The Gauntlet 2, in 2005. He’s also hosted spinoffs Champs vs. Stars and All Stars. However, international spinoffs were handled by Alejandro “Marley” Wiebe (Argentina), ex-professional footballer Mark Wright (UK), and Afl host Brihony Dawson (Australia), who became the first nonbinary person to present a major TV show in Australia with their appearance. Here are five things to know about the lead singer and historic host.
Brihony Dawson was born in 1984
Give it up for our host, Brihony Dawson who'll be lighting up your screen in just 5 days time! ?#TheChallengeAU Starts 7.30 Monday on 10 and 10 Play. pic.twitter.com/2DCU0Y2jCZ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge_AU) November 9, 2022
Born Brihony June Dawson in 1984, the Australian native is currently 38 years old. Passionate about music, they attended the Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts in Victoria, Australia. In 2004, Brihony graduated with a Bachelor of Theatre Production.
Brihony Dawson was born in 1984
Give it up for our host, Brihony Dawson who'll be lighting up your screen in just 5 days time! ?#TheChallengeAU Starts 7.30 Monday on 10 and 10 Play. pic.twitter.com/2DCU0Y2jCZ
— The Challenge (@TheChallenge_AU) November 9, 2022
Born Brihony June Dawson in 1984, the Australian native is currently 38 years old. Passionate about music, they attended the Ballarat Academy of Performing Arts in Victoria, Australia. In 2004, Brihony graduated with a Bachelor of Theatre Production.
- 3/26/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Final Straw has collapsed in on itself: ABC has cancelled the Jenga-esque game show after one season, TVLine has learned.
ABC declined to comment, but an ABC source concedes that the Janelle James-hosted series is “unlikely to return” for a second season.
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Meanwhile, the fates of two other in-limbo ABC game shows, Holey Moley and To Tell the Truth,...
ABC declined to comment, but an ABC source concedes that the Janelle James-hosted series is “unlikely to return” for a second season.
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Meanwhile, the fates of two other in-limbo ABC game shows, Holey Moley and To Tell the Truth,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
As one of the longest-running reality TV shows, The Bachelor franchise has had a loyal fan base for two decades. However, the 19th season of The Bachelorette had mixed reactions, raising questions about the possibility of the series ending after the 20th season.
Furthermore, the current season of The Bachelor has faced a lot of negative reactions and low ratings, which could suggest the series is in trouble. Could season 20 be the final season of The Bachelorette?
Zach Shallcross and Charity Lawson | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 19 had mixed reactions
Season 19 of The Bachelorette featured Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey as co-leads—a first for Bachelor Nation. While some viewers appreciated the change, others were critical of the decision to feature two leads. A Reddit fan wrote, “This double Bachelorette twist did not work. I barely know any of the guys, and I don’t see...
Furthermore, the current season of The Bachelor has faced a lot of negative reactions and low ratings, which could suggest the series is in trouble. Could season 20 be the final season of The Bachelorette?
Zach Shallcross and Charity Lawson | Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 19 had mixed reactions
Season 19 of The Bachelorette featured Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey as co-leads—a first for Bachelor Nation. While some viewers appreciated the change, others were critical of the decision to feature two leads. A Reddit fan wrote, “This double Bachelorette twist did not work. I barely know any of the guys, and I don’t see...
- 3/19/2023
- by Deisy Ventura
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Sunday, “Everything Everywhere All at Once” appeared to be everything, everywhere, all at once. The film, of course, dominated the 95th Oscars with seven wins — including best picture. Virtually all the stars received wins, on what was truly a historic night.
And an emotional one. As the opening clips of this week’s Variety Awards Circuit Podcast illustrates, family was on the minds of this year’s winners. Listen to our Mega Roundtable edition, in which Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and myself recount the show and dissect the winners — from Jimmy Kimmel’s excellent monologue to how every single category panned out:
Big wins from the likes of Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh meant many tears were shed — sure, on stage, but also in the audience.
Funny I should mention SXSW, as its unlikely march to the big Oscar wins started...
And an emotional one. As the opening clips of this week’s Variety Awards Circuit Podcast illustrates, family was on the minds of this year’s winners. Listen to our Mega Roundtable edition, in which Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and myself recount the show and dissect the winners — from Jimmy Kimmel’s excellent monologue to how every single category panned out:
Big wins from the likes of Ke Huy Quan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brendan Fraser and Michelle Yeoh meant many tears were shed — sure, on stage, but also in the audience.
Funny I should mention SXSW, as its unlikely march to the big Oscar wins started...
- 3/16/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
As he was lifted into the Dolby Theater rafters five minutes before the Oscars were set to begin, Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue still wasn’t locked. It couldn’t be: Several of his gags would involve pop superstar Rihanna — but it all depended on whether she’d be in her seat.
“We had two versions of the monologue,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” executive producer (and Kimmel’s wife) Molly McNearney told Variety on Monday afternoon. “One if Rihanna was in her seat, one if she was not in her seat. One if Rihanna had her baby on her lap, which she wanted to do. And one if her baby was not on her lap. A lot of our jokes were kind of at the mercy of people being in their seats.”
Kimmel opened the Oscars by jumping down on stage in a parachute. “As they were pulling Jimmy up on that harness for the open,...
“We had two versions of the monologue,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” executive producer (and Kimmel’s wife) Molly McNearney told Variety on Monday afternoon. “One if Rihanna was in her seat, one if she was not in her seat. One if Rihanna had her baby on her lap, which she wanted to do. And one if her baby was not on her lap. A lot of our jokes were kind of at the mercy of people being in their seats.”
Kimmel opened the Oscars by jumping down on stage in a parachute. “As they were pulling Jimmy up on that harness for the open,...
- 3/14/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
The Bachelor Season 27 featured the show’s first virtual rose ceremony. After the lead, Zach Shallcross caught coronavirus (Covid-19), producers were forced to improvise to figure out how the show would go on. It wasn’t as easy as just waiting until Zach was out of quarantine. While the virtual rose ceremony helped moved the show to the next week, producers had concerns about how it would look.
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Bachelor 2023 Week 5.]
Zach Shallcross and his contestants | ABC/Craig Sjodin Production couldn’t wait for Zach to recover from coronavirus
Things took a turn in London for The Bachelor Season 27. Zach was feeling under the weather, which caused him to miss both the group date and the after-party. Host Jesse Palmer then announced that Zach tested positive for coronavirus and would have to miss his 1-on-1 date with Charity as well.
Zach was facing at least 5 days in isolation, and producers couldn’t wait...
[Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Bachelor 2023 Week 5.]
Zach Shallcross and his contestants | ABC/Craig Sjodin Production couldn’t wait for Zach to recover from coronavirus
Things took a turn in London for The Bachelor Season 27. Zach was feeling under the weather, which caused him to miss both the group date and the after-party. Host Jesse Palmer then announced that Zach tested positive for coronavirus and would have to miss his 1-on-1 date with Charity as well.
Zach was facing at least 5 days in isolation, and producers couldn’t wait...
- 2/23/2023
- by Erica Scassellati
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There are few certainties with the passage of time, but one of them appears to be this: Every January, ABC will unveil a fresh new season of The Bachelor — with Zach Shallcross as this year’s pick to dole out the roses — and there will be no shortage of contestants accused of not being here for the “right reasons.”
The long-running dating franchise continues to generate plenty of conversation, which was true of the memorable but bumpy most recent season of The Bachelorette, following which neither of the two co-leads, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, is currently dating their pick from the show. Shallcross, who left the show heartbroken following an unaired conversation with Recchia, begins his second chance at love with his season premiere Monday.
Ahead of the launch, Walt Disney Television executive vp unscripted and alternative Rob Mills chatted with The Hollywood Reporter about casting challenges, the importance...
The long-running dating franchise continues to generate plenty of conversation, which was true of the memorable but bumpy most recent season of The Bachelorette, following which neither of the two co-leads, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, is currently dating their pick from the show. Shallcross, who left the show heartbroken following an unaired conversation with Recchia, begins his second chance at love with his season premiere Monday.
Ahead of the launch, Walt Disney Television executive vp unscripted and alternative Rob Mills chatted with The Hollywood Reporter about casting challenges, the importance...
- 1/23/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Between America’s Kidz Got Singing, Homonym! and Sports Shouting, Tina Fey’s NBC comedy 30 Rock had a penchant for on-the-nose reality creations, but the jewel in its crown was Milf Island featuring “25 super-hot moms, 50 eighth-grade boys and no rules.”
This isn’t too far from the plot of Back in the Groove, Hulu’s new dating format hosted by Taye Diggs.
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The series, which debuted today and is being stripped through the week, follows three single women in their 40s, all stuck in the grind of their everyday lives, who check into The Groove Hotel to find love. However, there are mommy issues,...
This isn’t too far from the plot of Back in the Groove, Hulu’s new dating format hosted by Taye Diggs.
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The series, which debuted today and is being stripped through the week, follows three single women in their 40s, all stuck in the grind of their everyday lives, who check into The Groove Hotel to find love. However, there are mommy issues,...
- 12/5/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The last time Jimmy Kimmel went on The Howard Stern Show, he caused commotion in the late-night community by suggesting that he might leave his long-running late-night show.
Last year, he told the radio host that he was “vacillating” over whether to sign a new deal.
So it was apt that Kimmel, back in New York for a week of shows, returned to Stern after he signed a three-year extension to host Jimmy Kimmel Live! and to explain his decision.
He said that “being wanted is important” by the network – ABC chief Craig Erwich and ABC late-night boss Rob Mills both expressed such a desire to Deadline, at least. “ABC wanting me to stay. I didn’t know, maybe they wanted to start over, maybe the people running the network now want to find a person of their own for the next 20 years. Ultimately, I was having a hard time...
Last year, he told the radio host that he was “vacillating” over whether to sign a new deal.
So it was apt that Kimmel, back in New York for a week of shows, returned to Stern after he signed a three-year extension to host Jimmy Kimmel Live! and to explain his decision.
He said that “being wanted is important” by the network – ABC chief Craig Erwich and ABC late-night boss Rob Mills both expressed such a desire to Deadline, at least. “ABC wanting me to stay. I didn’t know, maybe they wanted to start over, maybe the people running the network now want to find a person of their own for the next 20 years. Ultimately, I was having a hard time...
- 9/28/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In an effort to get the Oscar telecast back on track, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Saturday announced that awards show and live television veterans Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner will produce the 95th annual Academy Awards, which will air on ABC on March 12, 2023.
Ever since he was named CEO in the spring, Bill Kramer has indicated that the Academy would look to hiring top TV professionals with vast experience, rather than going in past directions in hiring primarily producers who were better known for their work in film rather than staging live television. Recent producers have included Steven Soderbergh in 2021, and last year Will Packer, who ran the infamous show with “the slap” that overshadowed everything else.
From The Nooks And Crannies Of Saturday’s Academy Meeting, A Swirl of Detail
Weiss will also direct the show, something he has done consecutively done for the past seven years,...
Ever since he was named CEO in the spring, Bill Kramer has indicated that the Academy would look to hiring top TV professionals with vast experience, rather than going in past directions in hiring primarily producers who were better known for their work in film rather than staging live television. Recent producers have included Steven Soderbergh in 2021, and last year Will Packer, who ran the infamous show with “the slap” that overshadowed everything else.
From The Nooks And Crannies Of Saturday’s Academy Meeting, A Swirl of Detail
Weiss will also direct the show, something he has done consecutively done for the past seven years,...
- 9/17/2022
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences did not have to look too far to find the new producers of the Academy Awards.
On Saturday, the organization’s CEO Bill Kramer announced that Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment have been named executive producers of the 95th Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Not only has Weiss produced the show once before, he has been directing the awards telecast for eight years and counting, netting him two Emmys for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. It will, however, be Kirshner’s first time producing the Oscars, but bringing in the pair from White Cherry Entertainment delivers on Kramer’s promises to find collaborators this year who are experts in live television event production.
“We are thrilled to have Glenn and Ricky at the helm,” said Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang via statement.
On Saturday, the organization’s CEO Bill Kramer announced that Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment have been named executive producers of the 95th Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
Not only has Weiss produced the show once before, he has been directing the awards telecast for eight years and counting, netting him two Emmys for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. It will, however, be Kirshner’s first time producing the Oscars, but bringing in the pair from White Cherry Entertainment delivers on Kramer’s promises to find collaborators this year who are experts in live television event production.
“We are thrilled to have Glenn and Ricky at the helm,” said Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang via statement.
- 9/17/2022
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner will serve as executive producers of the 95th Oscars, which will take place in March 2023. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO Bill Kramer announced the producing duo, both of White Cherry Entertainment, on Saturday morning.
Along with producing, Weiss will serve as director for the ceremony for an eighth consecutive year. The 2023 Oscars will mark Weiss’ second time and Kirshner’s first time producing the Academy Awards. The two were tapped by the Academy as part of “a focus on expertise in live television event production.”
“We are thrilled to have Glenn and Ricky at the helm,” Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “We look forward to working closely with them, our Board of Governors and the Board’s Awards Committee to deliver an exciting and energized show.”
“Bill made us ‘an offer we couldn’t refuse,'...
Along with producing, Weiss will serve as director for the ceremony for an eighth consecutive year. The 2023 Oscars will mark Weiss’ second time and Kirshner’s first time producing the Academy Awards. The two were tapped by the Academy as part of “a focus on expertise in live television event production.”
“We are thrilled to have Glenn and Ricky at the helm,” Kramer and Academy president Janet Yang said in a joint statement. “We look forward to working closely with them, our Board of Governors and the Board’s Awards Committee to deliver an exciting and energized show.”
“Bill made us ‘an offer we couldn’t refuse,'...
- 9/17/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu has given a series order to “Back in the Groove,” a reality dating series hosted by Taye Diggs.
“Back in the Groove” follows three single women in their 40s who feel stuck in the grind of their everyday lives. They check out of their comfort zones and into The Groove Hotel, a magical resort in the Dominican Republic, where the goal is to rediscover their youth, live joyously, and find love with men half their age. Playing on the saying that “you can’t fall in love with someone else until you fall in love with yourself, at the Groove Hotel, the women have the opportunity to do both. Between flings, friendship, true love, or something in between, “Back in the Groove” aims to give older women a chance to take charge, break through double standards, and have fun doing it.
The series leads are Sparkle, a 43-year-old from Atlanta; Steph,...
“Back in the Groove” follows three single women in their 40s who feel stuck in the grind of their everyday lives. They check out of their comfort zones and into The Groove Hotel, a magical resort in the Dominican Republic, where the goal is to rediscover their youth, live joyously, and find love with men half their age. Playing on the saying that “you can’t fall in love with someone else until you fall in love with yourself, at the Groove Hotel, the women have the opportunity to do both. Between flings, friendship, true love, or something in between, “Back in the Groove” aims to give older women a chance to take charge, break through double standards, and have fun doing it.
The series leads are Sparkle, a 43-year-old from Atlanta; Steph,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
In Dana Walden’s first personnel move since being upped to Chairman of Disney General Entertainment three months ago, she has promoted three executives: Eric Schrier, who is taking on a new, larger role, as well as Craig Erwich and Shannon Ryan, who are expanding their current responsibilities.
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
The biggest surprise is the move of 20-year FX veteran Schrier, who has been most recently FX chairman John Landgraf’s number two, to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
Erwich has been promoted to president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. Ryan has been upped to President, Marketing, Disney General Entertainment.
Bryan Noon, who joined the company from Netflix in November 2021 as President of Entertainment, replacing Craig Hunegs, is exiting as part of the shuffle.
In the top Dge post, Walden replaced Peter Rice following his shocking dismissal. The move raised questions as to...
- 9/1/2022
- by Peter White and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich and president of content marketing for Hulu and Disney General Entertainment Shannon Ryan have both been promoted to expanded roles.
Erwich has been upped to president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. With this new title, Erwich will continue to oversee ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, while adding unscripted and alternative entertainment to his purview, as well as Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals.
Erwich, who has overseen the Hulu Originals brand since 2014, is expected to “help bolster Dbt’s content strategy for fueling Disney+ with broad, family-appealing original programming.”
Ryan has been promoted to president of marketing at Disney General Entertainment, giving her leadership over in-house marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content.
Additionally, FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier is shifting into the newly created role of president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment,...
Erwich has been upped to president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu & Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals. With this new title, Erwich will continue to oversee ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, while adding unscripted and alternative entertainment to his purview, as well as Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals.
Erwich, who has overseen the Hulu Originals brand since 2014, is expected to “help bolster Dbt’s content strategy for fueling Disney+ with broad, family-appealing original programming.”
Ryan has been promoted to president of marketing at Disney General Entertainment, giving her leadership over in-house marketing for Disney Branded Television and National Geographic Content.
Additionally, FX Entertainment president Eric Schrier is shifting into the newly created role of president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
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Dana Walden, three months after taking over for Peter Rice atop Disney’s general entertainment division, is solidifying her executive team with three promotions.
FX entertainment president Eric Schrier, president of content marketing at Hulu and general entertainment Shannon Ryan as well as ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich have all been elevated and given expanded roles, Walden announced Thursday.
While all three are expanding their respective purviews, Schrier is moving from basic cable network FX to a newly created role as president of Disney Television Studios and business operations at Disney General Entertainment. In his new purview, the esteemed exec who has spent the past two decades under FX CEO John Landgraf will now oversee Disney studios including Karey Burke’s 20th Television, Marci Proietto’s 20th Television Animation and Jonnie Davis’ ABC Signature. All three execs will now report to Schrier,...
Dana Walden, three months after taking over for Peter Rice atop Disney’s general entertainment division, is solidifying her executive team with three promotions.
FX entertainment president Eric Schrier, president of content marketing at Hulu and general entertainment Shannon Ryan as well as ABC Entertainment and Hulu originals president Craig Erwich have all been elevated and given expanded roles, Walden announced Thursday.
While all three are expanding their respective purviews, Schrier is moving from basic cable network FX to a newly created role as president of Disney Television Studios and business operations at Disney General Entertainment. In his new purview, the esteemed exec who has spent the past two decades under FX CEO John Landgraf will now oversee Disney studios including Karey Burke’s 20th Television, Marci Proietto’s 20th Television Animation and Jonnie Davis’ ABC Signature. All three execs will now report to Schrier,...
- 9/1/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dancing With the Stars is eyeing some big changes as it waltzes from ABC to Disney+.
TV Line revealed Thursday that the veteran reality series will be airing ad-free at its new home.
The change is huge, especially when you consider that aired with commercials on ABC.
Those ad breaks were probably crucial to keeping the show running on time and giving the cast and crew time to prepare for the next segment.
It's unclear whether this shake-up will affect the format of the competition, and honestly, it's hard not to think there will be big changes on the horizon.
News of the show's move to streaming was confirmed earlier this year, despite it still commanding strong ratings on ABC.
“Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series,...
TV Line revealed Thursday that the veteran reality series will be airing ad-free at its new home.
The change is huge, especially when you consider that aired with commercials on ABC.
Those ad breaks were probably crucial to keeping the show running on time and giving the cast and crew time to prepare for the next segment.
It's unclear whether this shake-up will affect the format of the competition, and honestly, it's hard not to think there will be big changes on the horizon.
News of the show's move to streaming was confirmed earlier this year, despite it still commanding strong ratings on ABC.
“Dancing with the Stars has entertained fans for 16 years on ABC, and we are excited to bring this beloved show exclusively to Disney+ as the platform’s first-ever live series,...
- 8/11/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning will host “The 56th Annual CMA Awards.” Bryan revealed the news this morning while guest hosting “Live with Kelly and Ryan.” Country Music’s Biggest Night broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 p.m. Est) on ABC. Being a part of such a historical night that honors my peers and Country Music is such a privilege,” says Bryan. “When I was asked if Peyton Manning is someone I would consider co-hosting with, I didn’t hesitate. We have become great friends through the years, and what he brings to the table is gonna make it even more of a blast. I know he’s been to the CMA Awards before, but he’s never been with me. Hey Peyton, I hope...
- 8/1/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
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Will Smith is, again, apologizing to Chris Rock for slapping him on stage at the 2022 Oscars back in March - this time on camera. In a new video uploaded to his YouTube Channel titled "It's been a minute . . . ," Smith addressed the incident and told Rock that he's ready to talk when he is. Watch the full video ahead.
At the beginning of the almost six-minute-long video, a message on screen reads, "It's been a minute . . . Over the last few months, I've been doing a lot of thinking and personal work. You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take the time to answer." Smith then answered questions that came up on screen.
Smith said he didn't apologize to Rock in his acceptance speech because he was "fogged out" and his memories remain unclear. "I've reached out to Chris, and the message that...
Will Smith is, again, apologizing to Chris Rock for slapping him on stage at the 2022 Oscars back in March - this time on camera. In a new video uploaded to his YouTube Channel titled "It's been a minute . . . ," Smith addressed the incident and told Rock that he's ready to talk when he is. Watch the full video ahead.
At the beginning of the almost six-minute-long video, a message on screen reads, "It's been a minute . . . Over the last few months, I've been doing a lot of thinking and personal work. You asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take the time to answer." Smith then answered questions that came up on screen.
Smith said he didn't apologize to Rock in his acceptance speech because he was "fogged out" and his memories remain unclear. "I've reached out to Chris, and the message that...
- 7/29/2022
- by Victoria Edel
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Derek Hough is celebrating more than just his recent Emmy nomination for his choreography work in the ABC special Step Into The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough. The longtime Dancing with the Stars pro-turned judge has signed an overall deal with Walt Disney Television Alternative.
The pact not only keeps Hough as a judge on DWTS for the upcoming season but will give him the opportunity to develop new projects.
“DWTS is lightning in a bottle. A once in a lifetime show. Being apart of that legacy has been an honor and a privilege,” Hough tells Deadline. “It’s the show that keeps on giving. Each season feels totally different. Just when I feel like I’ve seen it all, I’m always pleasantly surprised and inspired. There’s a lot of uncertainty with this show from season to season. Another word for uncertainty is adventure and I’m always ready for adventure.
The pact not only keeps Hough as a judge on DWTS for the upcoming season but will give him the opportunity to develop new projects.
“DWTS is lightning in a bottle. A once in a lifetime show. Being apart of that legacy has been an honor and a privilege,” Hough tells Deadline. “It’s the show that keeps on giving. Each season feels totally different. Just when I feel like I’ve seen it all, I’m always pleasantly surprised and inspired. There’s a lot of uncertainty with this show from season to season. Another word for uncertainty is adventure and I’m always ready for adventure.
- 7/20/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Walt Disney Television Alternative, the Mouse House’s unscripted production unit, has struck a development deal with Obb Media, the company run by Justin Bieber: Seasons director and exec producer Michael D. Ratner.
It comes as the Disney division, which is led by Rob Mills, EVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, has been ramping up business over the last twelve months and recently hired a trio of VPs.
The multi-year development deal, which is non-exclusive, will focus on creating documentaries, docu-series, original specials and unscripted formats across Disney platforms.
Ratner and Obb Media will look to develop series that cater to Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
As part of this deal, Ratner will also serve as a producer across a selection of primetime specials.
Obb Media, which launched in 2016, is behind series such as YouTube’s Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, The Game Plan with Shaquille O’Neal on TNT,...
It comes as the Disney division, which is led by Rob Mills, EVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, has been ramping up business over the last twelve months and recently hired a trio of VPs.
The multi-year development deal, which is non-exclusive, will focus on creating documentaries, docu-series, original specials and unscripted formats across Disney platforms.
Ratner and Obb Media will look to develop series that cater to Gen Z and Millennial audiences.
As part of this deal, Ratner will also serve as a producer across a selection of primetime specials.
Obb Media, which launched in 2016, is behind series such as YouTube’s Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, The Game Plan with Shaquille O’Neal on TNT,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
When Dancing With the Stars moves to Disney+ in the fall, it will be returning to its old ways.
The veteran reality series will have two hosts.
Tyra Banks will return to the series, and her co-host will be Alfonso Ribeiro.
Banks returns for her third season on the show, while the judging panel will consist of Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
Ribeiro previously competed as a contestant on the series, securing the win on Season 19.
“Dancing with the Stars has been such an important part of my life for so many years, and I am ecstatic to officially re-join this tight-knit family as co-host,” Ribeiro said in a statement.
“Tyra and I have a longstanding friendship that I hope will resonate with all of the fans at home as we kick off this new season on Disney+.”
Banks added: “I’ve known Alfonso since I was 19 years old,...
The veteran reality series will have two hosts.
Tyra Banks will return to the series, and her co-host will be Alfonso Ribeiro.
Banks returns for her third season on the show, while the judging panel will consist of Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough.
Ribeiro previously competed as a contestant on the series, securing the win on Season 19.
“Dancing with the Stars has been such an important part of my life for so many years, and I am ecstatic to officially re-join this tight-knit family as co-host,” Ribeiro said in a statement.
“Tyra and I have a longstanding friendship that I hope will resonate with all of the fans at home as we kick off this new season on Disney+.”
Banks added: “I’ve known Alfonso since I was 19 years old,...
- 7/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Claim to Fame” is a different type of series for Kinetic Content, a company best known for “Love Is Blind” and “The Ultimatum,” both on Netflix. But the lighthearted competition show — which premieres Monday on ABC — couldn’t have come at a better time.
“It’s an idea that makes you smile and taps into a pop culture confection: celebrity, mystery and gameplay. It’s a really fun show to watch and to play along with,” executive producer and Kinetic CEO Chris Coelen tells Variety.
The series, hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas, follows 12 celebrity relatives living under one roof and attempting to conceal their famous family. They will compete in challenges and form alliances while trying to avoid elimination and win the coveted 100,000 prize.
Coelen, Eric Detwiler and Scott Teti serve as executive producers. Paul Osborne serves as the showrunner and executive producer, while Brian Smith serves as director and executive producer.
“It’s an idea that makes you smile and taps into a pop culture confection: celebrity, mystery and gameplay. It’s a really fun show to watch and to play along with,” executive producer and Kinetic CEO Chris Coelen tells Variety.
The series, hosted by Kevin and Frankie Jonas, follows 12 celebrity relatives living under one roof and attempting to conceal their famous family. They will compete in challenges and form alliances while trying to avoid elimination and win the coveted 100,000 prize.
Coelen, Eric Detwiler and Scott Teti serve as executive producers. Paul Osborne serves as the showrunner and executive producer, while Brian Smith serves as director and executive producer.
- 7/11/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
Walt Disney Television Alternative, the Mouse House’s unscripted production unit led by Rob Mills, has staffed up.
The division, which was launched last year with a big promotion for ABC and Hulu unscripted chief Mills, has hired a trio of Vice Presidents: Jill Chapman, Alicia Martino and Mike Rosen.
Chapman, who was previously at Hulu, becomes VP, Alternative Series and Content Planning, Martino, who was recently co-exec producer of CBS’ Love Island, is VP, Alternative Series and Rosen, who recently worked at Amazon Studios, becomes VP, Production.
The trio report to Tiffany Faigus, SVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, ABC Entertainment and Wdt Alternative.
The team has been tasked with identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with the creative community as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots.
The idea is for the unit to generate new projects for ABC,...
The division, which was launched last year with a big promotion for ABC and Hulu unscripted chief Mills, has hired a trio of Vice Presidents: Jill Chapman, Alicia Martino and Mike Rosen.
Chapman, who was previously at Hulu, becomes VP, Alternative Series and Content Planning, Martino, who was recently co-exec producer of CBS’ Love Island, is VP, Alternative Series and Rosen, who recently worked at Amazon Studios, becomes VP, Production.
The trio report to Tiffany Faigus, SVP, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, ABC Entertainment and Wdt Alternative.
The team has been tasked with identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with the creative community as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots.
The idea is for the unit to generate new projects for ABC,...
- 6/29/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Walt Disney Television Alternative, the studio’s newly formed unscripted unit, has named Jill Chapman, Alicia Martino and Mike Rosen to executive positions. All three will report to Tiffany Faigus, senior vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment for ABC Entertainment and Wdt Alternative, while Wdt Alternative is led by Rob Mills, executive vice president of unscripted and alternative entertainment for Walt Disney Television.
Chapman has been named vice president of alternative series and content planning, while Martino joins as vice president of alternative series and Rosen will serve as vice president of production. As a team, they will be responsible for building on the company’s existing unscripted brands by identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with creatives as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots. Wdt Alternative aims to generate new projects to live on the networks and platforms within the Disney ecosystem.
Chapman has been named vice president of alternative series and content planning, while Martino joins as vice president of alternative series and Rosen will serve as vice president of production. As a team, they will be responsible for building on the company’s existing unscripted brands by identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with creatives as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots. Wdt Alternative aims to generate new projects to live on the networks and platforms within the Disney ecosystem.
- 6/29/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
When Dancing with the Stars returns in the fall, fans should expect some big changes.
After years of being on ABC, the series is leaving broadcast behind and moving to the world of streaming.
It's a big swing.
Details about the new season have largely been scarce, but details are beginning to trickle out.
Carrie Ann Inaba has confirmed in an interview with E! News that she will be back for the transformative season.
We're heading into Dancing with the Stars Season 31 at a new home, so changes were expected.
“I will be definitely there next season at the judges’ table where I normally sit," Inaba told the aforementioned outlet.
"I’m very excited about it … I think it’s going to be a really good change," she added.
"After 30 seasons, some shows don’t make it that far," Inaba elaborated.
"The fact that we’re still evolving and trying new things,...
After years of being on ABC, the series is leaving broadcast behind and moving to the world of streaming.
It's a big swing.
Details about the new season have largely been scarce, but details are beginning to trickle out.
Carrie Ann Inaba has confirmed in an interview with E! News that she will be back for the transformative season.
We're heading into Dancing with the Stars Season 31 at a new home, so changes were expected.
“I will be definitely there next season at the judges’ table where I normally sit," Inaba told the aforementioned outlet.
"I’m very excited about it … I think it’s going to be a really good change," she added.
"After 30 seasons, some shows don’t make it that far," Inaba elaborated.
"The fact that we’re still evolving and trying new things,...
- 6/14/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
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