Bless his heart:
This is an interesting piece about whether or not Hollywood will pull its projects out of Texas to protest our batshit insane abortion law. As a Texan who is furious about this bill, I am absolutely for a boycott. Pull your movies and TV shows, don’t come to SXSW, don’t vacation in Austin, don’t patronize businesses headquartered here. But, the truth is, Texas hasn’t been a leader in film and TV production in years, not since we reduced the tax incentives and everyone moved to Georgia. What would be more helpful would be if California and other progressive states would please pour money into Democratic candidates and progressive organizations here in Texas, and help us organize, register and educate voters. We could use all the help we can get.
All Other TV News
BREAKING: Ted Lasso actor Bret Goldstein is a human man and not, I REPEAT NOT CGI. (Watch the video. Trust me.)
My final statement on the matter: pic.twitter.com/YPzNnOu4mg
— Brett Goldstein (@brettgoldstein) September 2, 2021
Better Call Saul is back in production, though Bob Odenkirk isn’t filming yet. No word on when it will return on AMC.
Two Shark Tankers are being sued for fraud in an investment scheme. At least it’s on-brand.
Get your Khalessi costumes ready: The Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will be held in Las Vegas in February.
Rob Lowe is going to launch Parks And Recollection, a Parks and Recreation podcast. And I can think of LITERALLY ten other cast members who I would rather listen to do this.
Everyone can calm down: Dawson’s Creek has its theme song back.
I hate the future:
You can watch the premiere episode of American Rust right now:
Oh, did Trump-supporting, alimony-evading John Schneider lose his two Confederate toy cars in Hurricane Ida? What a pity.
That guy who harassed the MSNBC reporter in Mississippi covering Hurricane Ida has been arrested.
Wait, Fox News is hypocritical? This is brand new information to me!
Fox News, then and now. pic.twitter.com/1MU2AkZsZm
— Media Matters (@mmfa) September 1, 2021
Renewals
- Reservation Dogs has been renewed at FX on Hulu.
- Jersey Shore Family Vacation has been renewed for a fifth season on MTV.
- The Ms. Pat Show has been renewed on Netflix for season two.
Cancellations
- The Republic of Sarah has been canceled at The CW after one season.
Casting News
- Kate Walsh is returning to Grey’s Anatomy on ABC.
- Akbar Gbajabiamila is joining The Talk on CBS as a co-host.
- Rainn Wilson has been cast in Dark Winds on AMC.
- Brian Austin Green is also going to be on Dancing with the Stars this season.
- Annie Wersching will be your new Borg Queen on Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+.
- Star Jones will return to guest host The View this season and other former co-hosts will also be returning to celebrate the show’s 25th season.
- Pollyanna McIntosh has joined The Walking Dead: World Beyond on AMC.
- Joseph Russo will play “Crazy” Joe Gallo in The Offer on Paramount+.
- Ryan O’Connell is joining the cast of Queer as Folk on Peacock.
- Austin Stowell has been cast in Breathe on Netflix.
Mark Your Calendar
- Insecure will return for its final season on HBO on October 24.
- Vanderpump Rules returns on Bravo on September 28.
- The Big Leap will premiere on Fox on September 20.
- Yellowstone will return on Paramount+ on November 7.
- Countdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Space will debut on Netflix on September 6.
- 90 Day Bares All will premiere on Discovery+ on September 12.
- The First Team; Life; and High & Dry will debut on Tubi on September 15.
- Selling the Big Easy will now premiere on October 1 on HGTV.
- Beat The Devil is now available to stream on Showtime’s app for subscribers.
- The Fight Before Christmas will premiere on Apple TV+ on November 26.
R.I.P.
Daffney Unger, Professional wrestler known as “Scream Queen”
Mikis Theodorakis, Composer
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Worth: Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci, and Amy Ryan star in this movie based on a true story about the lawyer who was tasked with assigning a monetary value to the lives lost in 9/11. Premiere. Netflix
Money Heist: The popular Spanish series comes to an end. Season premiere/finale. Netflix
The J Team: JoJo Siwa gets her own series about a girl named JoJo who is kicked out of her dance troupe. Series premiere. Paramount+
Bitchin’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James: He’s Rick James, bitch. Premiere. 8 p.m., Showtime
SATURDAY
News of the World: Tom Hanks stars in this film as a Civil War veteran who returns a young girl who was raised by the Kiowa tribe to her remaining family. 7 p.m., HBO
8:46 Films: A collection of four films that reclaims the 8 minutes and 46 seconds it took to take a Black man’s life, to tell stories of Black love and joy. Premiere. 7 p.m., CBS
The Blues Brothers: I hate Illinois Nazis. 8 p.m., Starz Encore
SUNDAY
Billions: Chuck goes to desperate lengths for family in the season premiere. 8 p.m., Showtime
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: In the season finale, Behrad comes up with a plan that allows Sara to connect with an old friend. 7 p.m., The CW
Guilt: A pair of brothers commit a hit-and-run after leaving a wedding, and one of them becomes involved with the victim’s niece, complicating the brothers’ plan to hide their guilt. Premiere. 8 p.m., PBS
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Shark Tank (repeat) |
20/20 |
| CBS | Secret Celebrity Renovation (new) |
The Greatest #AtHome Videos (new) |
CBS Sunday Morning Special (repeat) |
| CW | Burden of Truth (new) |
Dynasty (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Friday Night Smackdown | Local |
| NBC | American Ninja Warrior (repeat) |
Dateline |
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| SAT. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 | 10:00 | 10:30 | 11:00 | 11:30 |
| ABC | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | 8:46 Films (repeat) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| FOX | College Football (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | Paralympics | America’s Got Talent (repeat) |
News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | College Football (live) |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | Big Brother (new) |
School of Rock |
| The CW | Local | DC’s Legends of Tomorrow (new) |
Wellington Paranormal (new) |
Wellington Paranormal (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | The Great North (repeat) |
Bob’s Burgers (repeat) |
FOX PBC Fight Night (live) |
Local/News |
| NBC | Paralympics | America’s Got Talent (repeat) |