Quibi’s launch received a tepid response Monday on social media, far below the amount of attention generated by Disney Plus and Apple TV Plus on their launch days. 30 more words

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A reboot of “Doogie Howser, M.D.” is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources. The new show will focus on a 16-year-old half-Asian, half-white female lead who works as a doctor in Hawaii. 23 more words

via ‘Doogie Howser’ Reboot With Female Lead in Development at Disney Plus — Variety

Universal Pictures has postponed “Nobody,” an action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk, from Aug. 14, 2020, to Feb. 26, 2021. It’s the latest summer movie to vacate its release date as theaters remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 19 more words

via Bob Odenkirk Thriller ‘Nobody’ Postponed Until 2021 — Variety

Hal Willner, a record producer famed for his left-of-center tribute albums and concerts, and as the long-time sketch music producer for “Saturday Night Live,” has died of complications related to the coronavirus, Variety has confirmed. 22 more words

via Hal Willner, Music Producer and ‘SNL’ Veteran, Dies of Coronavirus at 64 — Variety

Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara have been collaborating for more than 40 years, first at Second City, the comedy theater troupe that evolved into the sketch television show “SCTV.” Between 1996 and 2006, they shared the screen in four Christopher Guest comedies — “Waiting for Guffman,” “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind” and “For Your…

via Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara Reflect on the Charms of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ — Variety

UPDATED: Contrary to a prior report, Bruce Springsteen will not be performing on E Street Radio Wednesday — he will be guest-DJing. Since he can’t pop into the Stone Pony to play a surprise set, Bruce Springsteen will be DJing music he’s been listening to while under quarantine, including songs by Sam Cook, Roy Orbison,…

via Bruce Springsteen to Guest-DJ on E Street Radio Wednesday — Variety

Stephanie Grisham is leaving her post as White House Press Secretary, a gig she took over from from Sarah Huckabee Sanders in July 2019. Grisham will return to the East Wing to serve as first lady Melania Trump’s chief of staff and spokesperson. 14 more words

via Stephanie Grisham Out as White House Press Secretary — Variety

“Grace and Frankie” is the next Netflix show to set a live table read for charity, the streamer announced Tuesday. The entire cast of the comedy series will take part in this live, virtual event on April 9 to read through the upcoming seventh and final season premiere episode, entitled “The Fallout.” Additionally, the cast…

via ‘Grace and Frankie’ Cast to Perform Live Table Read of Season 7 Premiere Amid Coronavirus Pandemic — Variety

CBS is going to the movies. The broadcaster announced Tuesday that it will air iconic films on Sunday nights throughout the month of May. The move comes as many network shows have had their seasons cut short due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 15 more words

via CBS Sets Sunday Movie Night in Coronavirus Programming Shift — Variety

Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s “Fleabag” play, on which the Emmy-winning show is based, will be available to stream on Amazon Prime with proceeds helping people affected by coronavirus. 33 more words

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