DATE ANNOUNCEMENT: Hulu Original Film “The Valet”
Starring Eugenio Derbez
The Hulu Original Film “The Valet,” starring Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”) and Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), premieres on Hulu and across Disney streaming services globally on Friday, May 20th. Check out the date announcement here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbx3mQLJbvK/
SYNOPSIS: In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent (Max Greenfield). The hard-working valet Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos. In this fish out of water romantic comedy, two worlds and cultures collide as both Olivia and Antonio start to see themselves more clearly than ever before. “The Valet,” directed by Richard Wong and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, is the English-language remake of the hit French film.
CAST: Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”), Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”), Carmen Salinas Lozano, Amaury Nolasco, Marisol Nichols, Diany Rodriguez, Tiana Okoye, John Pirrucello, Ravi Patel, Noemí González, and Lunay.
CREDITS: “The Valet” is directed by Richard Wong (“Dear…,” “Come as You Are”) and produced by Ben Odell and Eugenio Derbez (3Pas Studios)
Key art is now available for “The Kardashians,” premiering April 14 on Hulu. Catch new episodes every Thursday!
SYNOPSIS: The family you know and love is here with a brand new series, giving an all access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie bring the cameras back to give truth to their stories. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love & life in the spotlight.
CREDITS: Fulwell 73 partner Ben Winston executive produces alongside Emma Conway and Elizabeth Jones with Danielle King serving as showrunner and executive producer.
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues its landmark 20th season FRIDAY, APRIL 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show includes an opening monologue, roundtable discussions with panelists and interviews with guests.
The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max.
This week features a one-on-one interview with Nicole Perlroth, former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for the New York Times and author of “This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race.” This week’s panel discussion will include Laura Coates, CNN Senior Legal Analyst, author of “Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness,” and host of SiriusXM’s “The Laura Coates Show”; and Andrew Yang, founder of the new political third party, Forward, and author of “Forward: Notes on the Future of our Democracy.”
Politico has hailed Maher as “a pugnacious debater and a healthy corrective to the claptrap of cable news,” while Variety noted, “There may not be a more eclectic guest list on all of television.”
Maher headlined his first special on the network in 1989 and has starred in 11 HBO solo specials to date. The series has been renewed through 2024.
The executive producers of REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER are Bill Maher, Sheila Griffiths, Marc Gurvitz, Dean Johnsen, Billy Martin; co-executive producer, Chris Kelly; producer, Matt Wood; director, Paul Casey.
“THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING: NEW ORLEANS” SET TO PREMIERE APRIL 20 EXCLUSIVELY ON PARAMOUNT+
Original Archived Season of “The Real World: New Orleans” Will Be Available to Stream Wednesday, April 13
March 31, 2022 – Paramount+ today unveiled the official trailer for THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING: NEW ORLEANS, which will premiere exclusively on the service in the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, April 20. The series will also launch exclusively on Paramount+ in Australia and Latin America this summer. The original 23-episode season of “The Real World: New Orleans,” filmed in 2000, will come to Paramount+ in the U.S. a week earlier on Wednesday, April 13.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, the third installment of the hit original unscripted series THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING will reunite New Orleans cast members David “Tokyo” Broom, Melissa Beck, Jamie Murray, Danny Roberts, Matt Smith, Julie Stoffer and Kelley Wolf in “The Big Easy.” The roommates are moving back in for a dramatic, nostalgic, heartfelt reunion, where they’ll get a second chance to stop being polite and start getting real.
THE REAL WORLD HOMECOMING is executive produced by Sitarah Pendelton-Eaglin, Candida Boyette-Clemons and Nadim Amiry for MTV Entertainment Studios, and Jonathan Murray, Julie Pizzi, Erica Ross, Kevin Lee and James Knox for Bunim/Murray Productions. Skye Topic, Jacob Lane, Joe Rosenzweig and Lauren Goldstein serve as co-executive producers, and George Verschoor is consulting producer.
Ever since MTV’s “The Real World” was created in 1992 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim of Bunim/Murray Productions, it has been widely credited with launching reality TV. MTV Entertainment Studios has dominated the genre and continues to grow its unscripted library on Paramount+, which serves as the home for such hit original series as RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS, THE CHALLENGE: ALL STARS, BEHIND THE MUSIC, and RUPAUL’S ALL STARS: UNTUCKED.
TLC Solidifies Family Series Slate with Renewals for Fan Favorites “The Family Chantel,” “I Love a Mama’s Boy,” “Little People, Big World,” “Seeking Sister Wife” and “Welcome to Plathville”
Devoted TLC fans and audiences everywhere who love a guilty pleasure or crave a glimpse into a world that might look different from their own are being rewarded this spring with more seasons and over 60 hours of some of the most successful and longest-running docusoaps on television.
[via press release from TLC]
TLC SOLIDIFIES FAMILY SERIES SLATE WITH RENEWALS FOR FAN FAVORITES “THE FAMILY CHANTEL,” “I LOVE A MAMA’S BOY,” “LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD,” “SEEKING SISTER WIFE” AND “WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE”
(Los Angeles, Calif.) – Devoted TLC fans and audiences everywhere who love a guilty pleasure or crave a glimpse into a world that might look different from their own are being rewarded this Spring with more seasons and over 60 hours of some of the most successful and longest-running docusoaps on television. TLC’s diverse lineup of returning original docuseries include “The Family Chantel,” “I Love A Mama’s Boy,” “Little People, Big World,” “Seeking Sister Wife” and “Welcome to Plathville.” These shows are key pillars for TLC’s brand of family docudramas and are among the most popular programming on television.
TLC’s fan-favorite family shows continue to be appointment TV for women 25-54, with each of them ranking in the top three for their time period. Long-running show “Little People Big World,” has over 1 billion hours of total viewing to date and continues to engage and entertain as much as they did when the show first aired. Additionally, each of these family shows average over a million viewers an episode, continuing to deliver a fresh take that leaves fans eager for more. Find additional information on each returning series below:
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD (Season 23) – Premieres on Tuesday, May 17 at 9PM ET/PT
The Roloffs face big changes and challenging times as a rift in the family causes an unexpected divide that sparks the beginning of a new and very different chapter. Amy and Matt continue to find friendship in unexpected ways as the two, along with Chris and Caryn, spend more time together and even share a trip to Arizona. Meanwhile, tensions arise from a heated farm negotiation between Zach, Tori, Matt and Caryn. And, when the negotiations fall through, Zach and Tori decide to move and make their new home away from the farm while also expecting their third child. And in the midst of everything, Matt makes a decision that could change the farm – and the family – forever. There are 10 new episodes this season. Join the conversation using #LPBW. LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG WORLD is produced for TLC by Bright Spot Content and All3Media America, in association with Gay Rosenthal Productions.
WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE (Season 4) – Premieres on Tuesday, May 17 at 10PM ET/PT
Kim and Barry raised their nine kids on an idyllic and secluded farm in southern Georgia, separated from social media and modern culture but life looks a whole lot different for the family now. Ethan, Olivia and Moriah are in Tampa, far from the family drama but making it on their own in a new city is not all fun and games. Micah is stretching his wings in Los Angeles and finding new friends and room to grow. Kim and Barry have five of their nine kids still living in their house but life is no longer as conservative as it once was. Kim is questioning their lifestyle and her choices overall and some unexpected alliances and friendships occur as a result. As the Plaths explore new cities, navigate their love lives, change and grow in ways none of them ever expected, what’s certain is the recent past never seemed so far behind. There are 12 new episodes in this season. Join the conversation using #WelcomeToPlathville. WELCOME TO PLATHVILLE is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions for TLC.
THE FAMILY CHANTEL (Season 4) – Premieres on Monday, June 6th at 8PM ET/PT
Five years into marriage Chantel and Pedro have hit a rough patch. The only thing they can agree on is that they need to take serious steps to save their love. Nicole has made a clean break with Alejandro and is focusing on herself and her future. She’s even entered the Miss Dominican Republic pageant and is training hard until a surprise visit from Alejandro throws her off her game. Inspired by a success story she saw on social media, Winter is going through with bariatric weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. With newfound confidence she’s also looking for new love post-Jah. River decides it’s time to leave the nest and turns to Pedro for support. Pedro’s relationship with his mother and sister is still strained, which isn’t helping the two families bury the hatchet after last season’s visit to the Dominican Republic. While Chantel and Pedro are struggling to save their marriage, will their families rally to support them or end up hammering the final nail in the coffin? There are 12 new episodes in this season. Join the conversation using #TheFamilyChantel. THE FAMILY CHANTEL is produced by Sharp Entertainment, an Industrial Media company, for TLC.
SEEKING SISTER WIFE (Season 4) – Premieres on Monday, June 6th at 10PM ET/PT
The new season will document the lives of five polygamous families as they navigate the challenges of actively searching for and courting potential new sister wives. Returning couple, Dannielle and Garrick Merrifield are still waiting for Roberta to join them in Colorado while Sidian and Tosha Jones are long-distance dating potential Filipino sister wife Arielle. New comers, Steve and Brenda Foley have decided to begin their polygamist journey again and this time with a much younger potential sister wife. Nick, April and Jennifer Davis live a polygamous relationship with a twist; although the women consider themselves to both be Nick’s wives, April and Jennifer are legally married to each other, but have taken Nick’s last name to solidify their family unit. They hope to expand their family and are courting a potential third sister wife. Lastly, the Epps family, Marcus, Taryn and India are a plural family actively seeking another wife to join their group but they have to overcome some growing pains. There are 14 new episodes this season. Join the conversation on social media by using #SeekingSisterWife. SEEKING SISTER WIFE is produced for TLC by Bright Spot Content, an All3Media America company.
I LOVE A MAMA’S BOY (Season 3) – Premieres on Sunday, June 19th at 10PM ET/PT
Dating an extreme mama’s boy is the mother of all problems! When your boyfriend or husband is still spoiled, coddled and spoon-fed by his mom, it can lead to a serious romantic crisis. So what really happens when you find yourself in a love triangle with your boyfriend’s mother? This series follows different women as they compete for the affection of their significant others… with their significant mothers! Mother/son favorites Kelly and Matt and Laila and Shekeb return with a new set of smothering issues, as three new couples struggle with cringeworthy to catastrophic moments – including a forced paternity test – that erupt as these women vie to become the leading lady in their man’s life. But cutting the cord between a mama and her son is far more complicated than anyone imagined! There are 12 new episodes this season. Join the conversation on social media by using #ILoveAMamasBoy. I LOVE A MAMA’S BOY is produced for TLC by Magilla Entertainment.
ABOUT TLC
Offering remarkable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations and life’s milestone moments. TLC finished 2021 as the #1 primetime ad-supported cable network with W25-54 and W18-49 for the second year in a row.
TLC is a global brand available in 80 million homes in the US and 270 million households around the world. Viewers can enjoy their favorite shows anytime, anywhere on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest. TLC is part of Discovery (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), reaching 3 billion cumulative viewers in more than 220 countries and territories to satisfy curiosity and captivate superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids content brands.
A&E Network Greenlights “Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard” (wt) as First Official Documentary in Association with His Estate
In his short 35 years of life and long after his passing, ODB has had a significant influence on a whole generation of fans and performers.
[via press release from A&E]
A&E NETWORK GREENLIGHTS “BIOGRAPHY: OL’ DIRTY BASTARD” (WT) AS FIRST OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY IN ASSOCIATION WITH HIS ESTATE
PRODUCED BY PULSE FILMS AND FOUR SCREENS, THE DEFINITIVE DOCUMENTARY IS DIRECTED BY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR SAM POLLARD AND HIS SON JASON POLLARD AND WILL PREMIERE IN 2023
New York, NY – March 31, 2022 – A&E Network has greenlit the two-hour documentary “Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard” (wt) which will be the first official feature documentary about the Grammy-nominated musician and legendary founding member of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Born Russell Jones in 1968 in Brooklyn, NY, ODB developed a unique persona and rhyme style that set him apart from his contemporaries. In his short 35 years of life and long after his passing, ODB has had a significant influence on a whole generation of fans and performers. With exclusive rights to a never-before-seen personal archive shot by his wife, Icelene Jones, and access to his closest friends and family, this culture-defining special humanizes ODB as a man, a father, and a husband like never before. This definitive documentary is co-directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winning Director Sam Pollard (MLK/FBI, Black Art: In The Absence of Light) alongside his son Jason Pollard (Get Me Roger Stone, Bitchin’ The Sound and Fury of Rick James) providing an intimate picture of ODB’s life and reflecting on his lasting impact on music and culture.
Produced by Pulse Films (AppleTV+’s Beastie Boys Story, Beyonce’s Lemonade and Katy Perry’s Part of Me) with Four Screens and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate, the documentary will center on ODB’s solo career, from his first album release in 1995 until his untimely passing from a drug overdose in 2004. Charting his meteoric rise and heart-breaking fall, the film will interweave this modern narrative with looks back at his trauma-filled childhood to examine how it influenced the man and artist he would become. A celebration of his artistry and legacy, the documentary is an unflinching look at the complexities of his life including addiction, adultery, fame, mental illness, sudden wealth, race and criminal justice, and will ask the question of just how complicit the media and music industry were in hastening his demise.
“I am thrilled to tell the full story of my husband. With this documentary the world will learn about the son, the husband, the father, and the artist,” said Icelene Jones. “I’m proud of the team that we built, including Pulse, my producing partners Nicole Beckett and Messiah Jacobs at Four Screens, and our directing team, the Pollards.”
“A&E continues to be an industry leader in definitive documentary storytelling,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E ‘Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard’ will present viewers with the untold story of the man and the musician who made an immense cultural impact across just a few short years.”
“At Pulse Films we are passionate about making music documentaries that tell intimate, and unique stories about the world’s most iconic artists,” commented Sam Bridger, Executive Producer for Pulse Films. “ODB completely redefined what it meant to be an MC. A genius who lived and breathed his art. We are thrilled to have Sam and Jason Pollard on board, who are the perfect filmmakers to tell this amazing story for the first time. There will never be anyone quite like ODB and we are so grateful to his family and friends of for inviting us into his world.”
“Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard” (wt) is produced by Pulse Films and Four Screens for A&E Network. The film will be directed by Sam Pollard and Jason Pollard. Sam Bridger and Diene Pettrle serve as executive producers and Louis Mole serves as producer for Pulse Films. Messiah Jacobs, Nicole Beckett and Icelene Jones will serve as the executive producers representing Four Screens and the Ol’ Dirty Bastard Estate. Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson serve as executive producers for A&E Network. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for “Biography: Ol’ Dirty Bastard.”
About A&E Network
A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, original programming that captivates viewers and brings them to the heart of the stories that matter. Through its distinctive brand of award-winning non-fiction and documentary programming, A&E always makes entertainment an art. For more press information and photography, press.aenetworks.com. Website: aetv.com | Twitter: @aetv | Facebook: aetv | Instagram: @aetv | TikTok: @aetv
About Pulse Films
Pulse Films is an award-winning, independent, modern-day studio encompassing the development, production, financing and distribution of cross-platform content for audiences worldwide.Founded in 2005 by Thomas Benski and Marisa Clifford, the studio is headquartered in London with outposts in Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Berlin and Milan. Dedicated to creating moments of culture through innovative storytelling, Pulse Films operates under the following divisions: Scripted, Non-Fiction, Commercials and Music Videos. Pulse Films’ television projects include the record-breaking, critically acclaimed series and BAFTA-nominated Gangs of Londonfor Sky Atlantic and AMC; the AppleTV+ Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike Jonze, which was nominated for five Emmy Awards; Sundance Film Festival 2022 music documentary hit Meet Me in the Bathroom, Broadcast Award nominee, Hairpower Me & My Afro, and renowned documentaries The Disappearance of Madeleine Mccann and Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator for Netflix. The studios feature film credits include Pig starring Academy Award-winner Nicholas Cage, Mogul Mowgli starring Academy Award-nominated Riz Ahmed, which is nominated for Best British Film at the BAFTA Awards. The highly decorated studio regularly features in the top 3 of Televisual’s 100 Production Survey and in 2020 was awarded Production Company of the Year by British Arrows and Shots, then again by Campaign in 2021. Pulse Films won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature Documentary for its feature doc Trophy, and received two Grierson Awards for documentary Kingdom of Us. The studio also produced Cannes Jury Prize winner and BAFTA-nominated American Honey. Pulse Film is also behind culturally defining and award-winning music films which includes Beyoncé’s Emmy Award-nominated and Peabody Award-winning film Lemonade, Nick Cave’s BAFTA-nominated 20,000 Days on Earth, LCD Soundsystem’s Shut Up and Play the Hits and London Film Festival hit Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records.
About the Estate of ODB
The Estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, managed by Four Screens is dedicated to promoting the legacy of a Platinum Recording Artist and unique American hip hop icon. Ol’ Dirty Bastard was a founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a rap group that first rose to mainstream prominence with their 1993 debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). After establishing the Wu-Tang Clan, Ol’ Dirty Bastard went on to pursue a successful solo career, working with musicians such as Mariah Carey, Kelis, Pras, Mya and Wyclef Jean. His solo albums include 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version and N***a Please. Instagram: @oldirtybastardlegacy
About Four Screens
Four Screens is a production and management company that is on a mission to bring lasting diversity and inclusion to Hollywood. With two decades of experience Four Screen’s knowledge of entertainment, branding and licensing allows them to navigate the industry and close deals. Four Screens has managed the legacy brand the Estate of Ol’ Dirty Bastard for 10 years, creating licensing and production deals for the legendary rapper. Instagram: @fourscreensmanagement www.4-screens.com
Calling all Jokesters, Pranksters, and Mischief Makers! Tune-In for a Marathon of Looney Laughs on Cartoon Network’s ACME Fools Friday, April 1
Expect Looney Tunes-inspired foolishness throughout the day on Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network’s social handles where the wascally trickster himself, Bugs Bunny, will be pulling pranks alongside social media influencer and video illusionist, Kevin Parry.
[via press release from Cartoon Network]
Calling all Jokesters, Pranksters, and Mischief Makers! Tune-In for a Marathon of Looney Laughs on Cartoon Network’s ACME Fools Friday, April 1
Bugs Bunny Teams up with Video Illusionist and Influencer Kevin Parry to Bring the Best Looney Tunes Gags to Life
March 31, 2022 – Burbank, CA – ACME, the #1 name in DIY cartoon mayhem, invites you to turn April Fools into ACME Fools with a celebration of silly shenanigans and playful pranks all day long on Cartoon Network, Friday, April 1.
Expect Looney Tunes-inspired foolishness throughout the day on Cartoon Network and Cartoon Network’s social handles where the wascally trickster himself, Bugs Bunny, will be pulling pranks alongside social media influencer and video illusionist, Kevin Parry. Fans will also be able to star in their own iconic Looney Tunes scene with a special AR filter available on Cartoon Network’s Instagram and TikTok on April 1. With Bugs in charge, it’s a guaranteed trip down a rabbit hole of fun!
Bugs Bunny said: “Eh, look here, Doc. It’s an honor that the big shots over at Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network asked yours truly to be the face of their ACME Fools celebration. Any special day of the year where it’s ok for me to get into a little mischief is my kind of holiday.”
Inspiring fans of all ages to ignite laughs and manufacture mischief, the day kicks off with a marathon of classic favorites including The Amazing World of Gumball, Looney Tunes Cartoons, Teen Titans Go!, We Bare Bears and more from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on Cartoon Network.
ACME Fools programming lineup:
11:00 a.m. – Looney Tunes Cartoons
“Puma Problems/Marvin Flag Gag: Bowling Ball/Duplicate Daffy” – Bugs’ relaxing afternoon is interrupted by a hungry Puma looking for a “hare-y” snack. / Daffy meets his match with an office photocopier.
“Key-Tastrophe!/Hole Gag: Hammer the Rabbit Hole/Devil of a Drink” – Daffy helps Porky find his keys. / Taz makes a splash in the forest looking for a drink of water.
11:30 a.m. – Victor and Valentino
“Ghosted” – Vic makes a ghost friend, but when she interferes with his shot at being part of the cool kids’ Tlatchtli team, he must choose between the two.
“The Lonely Haunts Club 3: La Llorona” – When Val sets out to get a little privacy in the woods, Vic is bent on pranking his unsuspecting brother – that is, until Val goes missing.
12:00 p.m. – The Amazing World of Gumball
“The Game” – The Watterson family faces Mom’s wrath in a supermarket.
“The Oracle” – Banana Barbara has made a prophecy which Gumball simply cannot accept. Gumball, Darwin, and Anais discover Banana Joe’s mom paints pictures which predict the future. When they find one that depicts Gumball running naked through the mall, Gumball is determined not to let it come to pass.
12:30 p.m. – The Amazing World of Gumball
“The Uploads” – Gumball and Darwin try to tear themselves away from the internet but end up falling down the Elmore Stream-hole.
“The Compilation” – A compilation of some of the funniest, most bizarre clips uploaded onto the internet by the people of Elmore. Clips include Banana Joe’s self-choreographed acrobatics, Richard’s latest culinary invention and Gumball and Darwin’s contest for who can pull the weirdest face.
1:00 p.m. – Regular Show
“See You There” – Mordecai and Rigby find out that everyone has been invited by Muscle Man to High Five Ghost’s birthday party except them. They decide to go anyway.
“Prankless” – The guys want to win a prank war with a rival park.
1:30 p.m. – We Bare Bears
“Ralph” – Charlie meets a creature just like him named Ralph. Charlie loves having a new friend, but the Bears think Ralph is bad news.
“More Everyone’s Tube” – Through another video-browsing session online, we get more videos uploaded by the Bears and their friends.
2:00 p.m. – We Bare Bears
“The Mall” – The Bears go the mall and encounter their human counterparts.
“Cousin Jon” – When the Bears attend Chloe’s family reunion, they fall victim to the mischievous pranks of Chloe’s cousin, Jon.
2:30 p.m. – Teen Titans Go!
“Ghostboy” – Starfire mistakenly thinks she’s killed Beast Boy, leading him to pose as a ghost and torment her.
“The Best Robin” – When the other Titans are too lazy to fight Brother Blood, Robin calls on his secondary team: Team Robin, a crime-fighting group made up of different Robins.
3:00 p.m. – Teen Titans Go!
“Operation Tin Man” – Gizmo convinces the Titans he’s kidnapped Cyborg, when in reality, Cyborg’s just hanging out in the HIVE tower with his girl, Jinx. When Gizmo gets annoyed by Cyborg’s constant presence, the two start a prank war.
“The Hive Five” – Tired of the Titans, The Hive agrees to take a day off and avoid engaging with their foes – if possible.
3:30 p.m. – Teen Titans Go!
“Batman V Teen Titans: Dark Injustice” – The Titans try to out-prank each other on April Fool’s Day.
“Lil Dimples” – The Titans must find a way to keep all the Jump City residents from moving to Stockton thinking it’s a way to reconnect with her father, Raven enters a beauty pageant.
4:00 p.m. – The Amazing World of Gumball
“The Prank” – Gumball and Darwin’s harmless pranks on Dad spiral hopelessly out of control.
“The Tag” – Gumball and Darwin get caught in the middle of Dad and Mr. Robinson’s trash can feud.
4:30 p.m. – The Amazing World of Gumball
“The Game” – The Watterson family faces Mom’s wrath in a supermarket.
“The Oracle” – Banana Barbara has made a prophecy which Gumball simply cannot accept. Gumball, Darwin and Anais discover Banana Joe’s mom paints pictures which predict the future. When they find one that depicts Gumball running naked through the mall, Gumball is determined not to let it come to pass.
5:00 p.m. – Shrek Forever After
Long settled into married life and fully domesticated, Shrek begins to long for the days when he felt like a real ogre. Duped into signing a contract with devious Rumpelstiltskin, he finds himself in an alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin rules, and he and Fiona have never met. Shrek must find a way out of the contract to restore his world and reclaim his true love.
7:00 p.m. – Looney Tunes Cartoons
“Mt. Neverest/Telephone Pole Gag: Zip Line/Fast & Steady” – Porky and Daffy go mountain climbing. / Sylvester zips out for a quick meal. / Wile E. Coyote sees a sign.
“Practical Jerk/Bottoms Up” – Daffy plays one too many pranks on Porky. / Bugs is having Pete Puma over for dinner.
7:30 p.m. – Total Dramarama
“Duncan Duty” – When Duncan realizes Chef is getting kids to tattle on him in return for chocolate milk he sees an opportunity.
“AbracaDuncan” – When a magic trick goes sideways, Duncan makes a great escape and Harold becomes the target of a Sorcerer Hunt!
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is the central Kids & Family brand within WarnerMedia and the #1 global animated series network. Combined with a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling, Cartoon Network showcases original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation and beyond that includes such hits as Ben 10, Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Teen Titans Go! and more. Under its Redraw Your World tagline, Cartoon Network’s expansive content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers, all kids ages 6-11, and family co-viewing. Upcoming new series such as Gremlins, Jade Armor, Total Drama Island, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal, as well as a live-action slate are set to comprise an inclusive Kids & Family programming lineup on Cartoon Network and HBO Max offering more than 300 hours of original content. Seen in more than 185 countries and in 33 languages, Cartoon Network’s historic library can also be streamed on HBO Max.
ESPN’s Best First Quarter Viewership in Five Years, Up 40% in Prime Time
On the strength of the weekday studio show lineup, ESPN averaged 600,000 viewers from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET, up 20% over 2021 and the best since 2017.
[via press release from ESPN]
ESPN’s Best First Quarter Viewership in Five Years, up 40% in Prime Time
Among Viewers 18-49, ESPN Tops all Cable Networks by Wide Margin
Long List of Studio Shows with Surging Audiences, Every Live Edition of SportsCenter up 9-27%
ESPN’s total day viewership in the first quarter of 2022 was up 32% vs. last year to an average of 812,000 viewers (P2+), the network’s best for the first three months of the year since 2017. The increase was even more pronounced in prime time – up 40% to 2.068M viewers.
In the target demo of adults 18-49, ESPN was up 23% in total day audience and led the second-place network by 74%. In prime time, ESPN’s audience in the demo grew 36% and the advantage was more than double – up 111% — the next closest competitor.
On the strength of the weekday studio show lineup, ESPN averaged 600,000 viewers from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. ET, up 20% over 2021 and the best since 2017.
Event Programming
· ESPN’s 2022 got off to a hot start with strong performances from cable television’s annually most-watched three programs – the College Football Playoff Semifinals and Championship – and Monday Night Football including the inaugural Week 18 doubleheader and the first-ever NFL Wild Card Playoff Game on a Monday night.
· In its first year, the NHL on ESPN averaged an audience 21% larger than last season’s Wednesday night games in the quarter.
· The NBA on ESPN averaged 1.3M viewers, up 9% from a year ago.
· Men’s College Basketball increased its audience 26% vs. the previous season. Champ Week was up 33% on ESPN/ESPN2.
· The last home game for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski drew an average of 4M viewers and was the most-watched regular-season game on any network in three years.
· Women’s College Basketball soared 45% over last year’s average audience. After two rounds, the NCAA Tournament audience is 15% larger than 2021.
· The Bahrain Grand Prix on March 20 kicked off the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship season and was the most-watched (average of 1.353M) event of the series on cable since 1995 (Grand Prix of Brazil, 1.74M)…until it was topped a week later by the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (1.445M). Both races aired on ESPN.
· The Australian Open men’s championship was up 56% from the previous year and the most-viewed since 2017.
Studio Programming
· Every live edition of ESPN’s flagship program, SportsCenter, was up double digits vs. 2021 (except for the 1 a.m. show, which was up 9%). The biggest increases were the 11 p.m. show (up 27%) and the 6 p.m. show (up 20%). The most-watched edition was the midnight program with an average of 550,000 viewers, up 12% from a year ago.
· Weekday afternoon’s NBA Today averaged 311,000 viewers, up 32% from the time slot the previous season. It reached a new all-time high point on Thursday, Feb. 10, with an average of 544,000 viewers.
· NBA Countdown averaged 523,000 viewers, a 29% increase vs. 2021.
· The weekday morning show First Take was up 23% for its best first quarter since 2018. It set a show record for most-viewed show ever on Monday, Jan. 17, with an average of 918,000 people.
· The weekday morning program Get Up enjoyed its best first quarter ever, up 15% from last year. On Monday, Jan. 17, it garnered its biggest audience ever with an average of 658,000 viewers.
· Weekday afternoon’s NFL Live recorded its best first quarter since 2016, up 31% from 2021.
· Around the Horn at 5 p.m. had its best first quarter since 2018, up 25% from a year ago.
· In its 21st year, Pardon the Interruption at 5:30 p.m. was up 12% and is ESPN’s most popular weekday studio show, averaging 728,000 in the quarter.
Lil Jon – Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Rapper and DJ – Flexes His Creativity with Uninhibited Home Renos in New HGTV Series “Lil Jon Wants to Do What?”
Alongside popular designer and expert builder Anitra Mecadon, Lil Jon helps skeptical homeowners who feel trapped in a boring home find their design wild side with startlingly unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute.
[via press release from HGTV]
LIL JON – GRAMMY(R) AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, RAPPER AND DJ – FLEXES HIS CREATIVITY WITH UNINHIBITED HOME RENOS IN NEW HGTV SERIES “LIL JON WANTS TO DO WHAT?”
WHAT: Lil Jon Wants To Do What?
WHERE/WHEN: The series premieres Monday, May 2, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV and each episode is available to stream on discovery+ on Mondays starting May 2.
WHAT: Lil Jon, the GRAMMY Award(R)-winning producer, rapper and DJ turned out-of-the box home renovator, reveals his passion for home renovation in a new HGTV series, Lil Jon Wants To Do What?. Alongside popular designer and expert builder Anitra Mecadon, Lil Jon helps skeptical homeowners who feel trapped in a boring home find their design wild side with startlingly unconventional renovation ideas that seem impossible to execute. His undaunted team can take Lil Jon’s creative vision – to maximize features that homeowners overlook or never considered – and make it a reality.
Lil Jon and Anitra kick off the series with a full basement renovation for clients Joy and Phil, who want to transform the space into a fun entertainment spot for the whole family. Lil Jon will max out the renovation and design beyond the family’s expectations, turning a basic basement into an epic club space with a chic lounge, wet bar and cool karaoke stage.
Lil Jon Wants To Do What? is produced by North South Television.
DIGITAL/SOCIAL: Fans are invited to connect with Lil Jon Wants To Do What? on HGTV’s digital platforms. Viewers can follow @HGTV and #LilJonWantsToDoWhat on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for additional show content and updates. Fans also can follow Lil Jon (@liljon) and Anitra (@anitramecadon) on Instagram.
Adult Swim Picks Up Second Season of “Teenage Euthanasia”
Currently in production, the series is set in near-future inland Florida, centering on the Fantasy family who juggle work-life balance among the living and the dead in their family-run funeral home, Tender Endings.
[via press release from Adult Swim]
Adult Swim Picks Up Second Season of “Teenage Euthanasia”
More Funeral Fun & Quality Mother-Daughter Time Coming in 2023
Teenage Euthanasia, the critically acclaimed, animated coming-of-all-ages comedy series about death, family, and accidental resurrection gets new life with a second season on Adult Swim.
Currently in production, the series is set in near-future inland Florida, centering on the Fantasy family who juggle work-life balance among the living and the dead in their family-run funeral home, Tender Endings. The show garnered impressive viewership during its broadcast launch and continues to build its fanbase now that season one is available on HBO Max.
The half-hour series is co-created by The New York Times Editor’s Choice writer Alissa Nutting (Made for Love), and Emmy-nominated producer Alyson Levy (The Shivering Truth). The all-star voice cast returns with Maria Bamford as Trophy, the toxic mother given a second chance at life as well as motherhood, and Jo Firestone as her neglected teen daughter, Euthanasia “Annie.” Tim Robinson reprises his role as the emotionally needy Uncle Pete, and Bebe Neuwirth as Baba, Annie’s “old country” immigrant grandmother and the family matriarch who runs the funeral business and household.
When a bolt of lightning strikes Baba’s embalming fluid and mixes with a tear from Annie, Trophy is accidentally brought back to life with extraordinary zombie-esque superpowers. Shenanigans ensue as Trophy navigates the struggles of parenthood and tries, or hardly tries, to make up for lost time with her daughter.
Season two of Teenage Euthanasia is produced by PFFR and animated by Atomic Cartoons. Executive producers include Lisa M. Thomas, Vernon Chatman, Scott Adsit, and John Lee.
Adult Swim is the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults for over fifteen years, offering critically-acclaimed, award-winning original and acquired series such as Rick and Morty, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, The Eric Andre Show, Three Busy Debras, Tuca & Bertie, and Joe Pera Talks With You. Fan favorite anime block, Toonami, airs on Saturday nights and has expanded beyond acquisitions, producing original series including Fena: Pirate Princess, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Shenmue the Animation, Uzumaki, and new seasons of FLCL. The annual Adult Swim Festival reaches a global audience, and features performances by top musicians and comedians. Adult Swim airs nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT) on its linear channel, and also reaches fans via HBO Max.
