NBC is making it 2006 again, through science or magic: “30 Rock” is returning to the Peacock next month for a new, original remotely-produced event that will also double as an upfront special for the NBCUniversal properties. 21 more words

via ’30 Rock’ Returns to NBC With New Hour-Long Episode That Will Double as an Upfront Special — Variety

Composers Emile Mosseri (“Homecoming” Season 2), Ariel Marx (“Ted Bundy: Falling for a Killer”), Faith Soloway (“Transparent: Musicale Finale”), Thomas Mizer and Curtis Moore (“The Marvelous Mrs. 37 more words

via ‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Homecoming,’ ‘Ted Bundy,’ ‘Transparent,’ ‘Tales From the Loop,’ ‘Carnival Row’ Composers to Join Variety Streaming Room — Variety

After its no so greatest debut ever, “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!” came in even with its second episode, as NBC won the night overall. 34 more words

via TV Ratings: ‘The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!’ Continues to Score Less Than Great Numbers — Variety

HBO Max’s Sandra Dewey has said the streamer is being “slow and careful” in its plans to bring back “Gone With the Wind” after the film was yanked from the platform in the wake of the George Floyd protests. 18 more words

via ‘Gone With the Wind’ Will Return to HBO Max After ‘Careful’ Planning — Variety

Robert De Niro, Oscar Isaac, Anne Hathaway and Donald Sutherland are joining Cate Blanchett in the period drama “Armageddon Time.” Wild Bunch International will introduce the film to buyers at this year’s virtual Cannes market and represent its international rights. 18 more words

via Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Oscar Isaac Join Cate Blanchett in ‘Armageddon Time’ — Variety

Pharrell Williams joined Gov. Ralph Northam in Richmond, Va. on Tuesday to announce legislation to make Juneteenth, or June 19, a state holiday. The popular artist and Virginia Beach native has been at the forefront of proposing Juneteenth, the day which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, as a national holiday. “Juneteenth…

via Pharrell Joins Virginia Governor to Announce Legislation to Make Juneteenth an Official State Holiday — Variety

Samantha Bee will join Variety’s Kate Aurthur for an exclusive Q&A interview and screening of “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” on June 30 at 5 p.m. 34 more words

via Samantha Bee to Participate in Q&A Following Screening of TBS’ ‘Full Frontal With Samantha Bee’ — Variety

Google denied a report that it had kicked The Federalist, a right-wing blog, off its advertising network over violations of its policy against derogatory content specifically related to Black Lives Matter protests. 25 more words

via Google Says It Did Not Ban Right-Wing Site The Federalist From Ad Network Over Racist Content — Variety

“Live From Here With Chris Thile,” the weekly radio show that began as a continuation of “A Prairie Home Companion” before taking on its own name and identity, has been canceled, American Public Media Group announced Tuesday. 20 more words

via ‘Live From Here,’ Music Show That Succeeded ‘Prairie Home Companion,’ Canceled Amid Public Radio Cuts — Variety

Showtime has announced that its miniseries on James Comey will air over two nights in late November. The network has also released a first look at Jeff Daniels in character as the former FBI Director, and Brendan Gleeson in full Donald Trump mode. 17 more words

via Showtime to Premiere James Comey Miniseries in November, Releases First Look at Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump — Variety