From Steve Carell in Apple TV Plus’ “The Morning Show” and Netflix’s “Space Force” to Russell Crowe in Showtime’s “The Loudest Voice,” the 2019-’20 television season has been punctuated by big-screen actors who have returned to television after years away. 17 more words

via What Lured Jason Segel, Forest Whitaker, Aldis Hodge Back to TV This Emmy Season — Variety

A dog that removes anxiety from its human’s life by killing the people who cause her stress may be a heightened, fantastical look at emotional-support animals, but because there is now such a wide range of small-screen content depicting such therapeutic resources, one does not have to represent all. 8 more words

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Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to an untitled voting rights documentary for Story Syndicate centering on insights from politician, lawyer and author Stacey Abrams. Following a theatrical run, the film will be released on Amazon Prime Video later this year. 18 more words

via Amazon Studios Buys Stacey Abrams Voting Rights Documentary — Variety

NBC’s “World of Dance” waltzed its way to one of the highest ratings, as NBC comfortably won Tuesday night. The dance competition series scored a 0.9 rating (up from a 0.8 last time around) among adults 18-49 and drew 4.4 million total viewers. 16 more words

via TV Ratings: ‘Word of Dance’ Twirls Upwards, NBC Easily Wins Tuesday Night — Variety

Bryant Gumbel is exhausted. He is taking time out from two days of video chats with a range of athletes, coaches, managers and observers (“I spoke with 18 peopole yesterday, and I’m speaking with 21 today,” he notes) that will help fill a decidedly non-traditional hour of “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,” the newsmagazine he…

via HBO’s “Real Sports” Will Tackle Big-League Response to Racism, Coronavirus — Variety

Sister, the content company headed by Elisabeth Murdoch, Stacey Snider and Jane Featherstone, has nabbed the television rights to James McBride’s novel “Deacon King Kong.” The announcement comes one day after “Deacon King Kong” was named as the latest Oprah’s Book Club selection. 16 more words

via Sister Production Company Buys TV Rights to James McBride’s Novel ‘Deacon King Kong’ — Variety

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched its fourth Academy Gold internship program. The program, which is being held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, offers mentorship for 74 students and young professionals from underrepresented communities. 21 more words

via Film Academy Kicks Off 2020 Internship Program for Underrepresented Communities — Variety

Matthew Cherry has signed a first-look development deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. Cherry is best known for his Academy Award-winning project “Hair Love,” an animated short film about an African-American father attempting to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. 15 more words

via ‘Hair Love’ Creator Matthew Cherry Inks First-Look Deal With Warner Bros. Television Group — Variety

Comedian Chris D’Elia has denied claims of sexual misconduct. D’Elia’s name began trending on social media on Tuesday night after multiple women accused him of trying to engage with them sexually. 26 more words

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After several years of high-profile roles in movies like “500 Days of Summer,” “Inception,” “Looper” and “Snowden,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt stepped back from the spotlight for three years to spend time with his wife and young children. 23 more words

via Joseph Gordon-Levitt on Returning to Movies With His Greatest Acting Challenge Yet — Variety