Competitive sports have always been a major draw for television networks, but could competitive pillow fighting be the next big thing? Sean Perry and his company, 2500 Media, seem to think so. They have recently secured the television rights to the Pillow Fight Championship, a professional pillow fighting league founded by Steve Williams in 2021.
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The rise of social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch has brought about a new wave of challenges for the entertainment industry. Banijay’s Chief Content Officer, Lucas Green, has pointed out the detrimental impact of copycat versions of popular TV shows on the creative economy. These unauthorized reproductions not only undermine the original creators
Matthew Lewis, known for his role as Neville Longbottom in the successful Harry Potter film series, has recently expressed his lack of interest in reprising his iconic role. Despite having portrayed the character throughout all eight films based on J.K. Rowling’s books, Lewis seems hesitant about returning to the magical world of Hogwarts. In an
Actress Morgan Fairchild recently responded to an apology from Sandra Bernhard regarding their working relationship on the set of the ABC sitcom Roseanne in the 1990s. Fairchild expressed her gratitude for Bernhard’s words, acknowledging that the set was challenging but attributing it to the nature of show business. The Apology During an appearance on Bravo’s
Bill Maher expressed disappointment and frustration on Real Time regarding the U.S. release of The Apprentice, a movie that portrays Donald Trump’s origin story under the influence of Roy Cohn. Despite being released in several countries around the world, the film has faced challenges finding a distributor in the United States. Maher criticized the reluctance
Fans of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show have reason to celebrate as the comedic host is set to host live shows following the closing night of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions. This special event will see Stewart sharing hosting duties with the News Team as part of the show’s Indecision 2024 election coverage.
UCP has joined forces with Side Naegle, Jenna Bush Hager’s Thousand Voices, and Ali Krug’s Dinner Party Productions to create a series adaptation based on Chris Whitaker’s latest novel, “All the Colors of the Dark.” The project will be brought to life by the talented Sarah Gubbins, known for her work on “Pam & Tommy”
Kelsey Grammer has solidified his status as an awards season powerhouse with an impressive collection of accolades. His portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane in the original run of Frasier earned him four Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. These wins spanned from the show’s pilot episode in 1993 to its final season
Kenan Thompson believes that the enduring success of Saturday Night Live is attributed to its ability to evolve and diversify its talent base. According to him, the iconic ‘Black Jeopardy’ sketch serves as an exemplar of the show’s growth and adaptation. In a recent discussion at Cannes Lions, the SNL stalwart highlighted the constant changes
The 77th annual Tony Awards took place in Manhattan, with the talented Ariana DeBose hosting the ceremony for a remarkable third consecutive time. The event was held at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater, providing a grand and prestigious backdrop for the celebration of Broadway’s finest talent. The evening was filled with excitement and anticipation