The NFL is more outraged by pot than compulsive sexual assault. Sounds about right.

by Therese Odell, posted in Uncategorized

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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Get your Ikea fur shrugs and toy swords ready: The first Game of Thrones Official Fan Convention will be held in Los Angeles on December 9-11. So far, Kit Harington, Alfie Allen, Jack Gleeson, Kristofer Hivju, Kristian Nairn, Daniel Portman, Gemma Whelan, and Isaac Hempstead Wright have all announced they will attend.

Jay Leno out here apologizing to Jimmy Kimmel but not Conan O’Brien? Get the fuck out of here, Leno.

Here’s a look back at the history of the HBO intros. I remember when they introduced the 1983 one. That’s how very old I am.

Hey, Whit: This is how hard it is to get on Jeopardy! I’m impressed, smartypants!

Sylvester Stallone hates Oklahoma.

Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. ordered 149 hours of new lifestyle shows from their Discovery brands, which is making the unscripted departments at HBO Max freak out a little. Again, I reiterate, nothing better happen to my beloved FBoy Island, and frankly, if I don’t hear that FGirl Island hasn’t been greenlit soon, I’m going to start setting fires.

Big Brother is returning to the U.K. after a five-year hiatus, albeit on a new network.

LOL, Russia banned Piers Morgan. The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy in this case.

Good for Tiger Woods. 

In news that is interesting to no one but me, Penguin Random House is trying to buy Simon & Schuster, and the Department of Justice is suing to block it. Stephen King volunteered to be a witness for the Department of Justice, and explained how having one company own all of the publishing companies might be a Bad Idea for writers. What I will say is that when I worked in publishing, I was at Bantam which at the time was part of Bantam Doubleday Dell. Our parent company bought Random House right before I moved away, and Bantam Doubleday Dell became part of Random House. Then a few years later, Penguin and Random House merged. They all remain their own “publishing houses” but they are all owned by one corporation — so how, realistically, are they going to compete with each other? ~cough~ monopoly ~cough~

#MeToo

Deshaun Watson has been suspended for only 6 games after 26 women accused him of sexual assault. He’s settled 23 of the 24 lawsuits against him.

Meanwhile, Josh Gordon, a wide receiver who went to my high school (not with me) and who could have been an NFL superstar, has had his career all but ruined over being suspended so many times — sometimes entire seasons — for smoking pot. And I get it, sorta. Rules are rules. But why is the use of a controlled substance, which is legal in many states, more offensive to the league than dozens of women being sexually assaulted? Infuriating.

Mystikal has been arrested for rape, domestic abuse, battery by strangulation, false imprisonment and property damage. Talented rapper. Trash person.

Grand Theft Auto will introduce its first playable female protagonist, making her the first female character in the game whose sole purpose is not to be beaten, solicited for sex, or robbed. It is the year of our Lord 2022.

Danielle Fishel opened up about the cruel behavior of Boy Meets World‘s creator, Michael Jacob, towards her when she was 12.

The woman who accused Bob Dylan of sexually abusing her as a child has withdrawn her lawsuit.

Scott Rudin is out here still being a dick just because he can.

Renewals

Cancellations

In Development

  • Mason, a surrealist comedy from the team who created Everything Everywhere All At Once, has been ordered at Showtime.
  • Road House, a remake of the Patrick Swayze movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is in the works at Prime Video.
  • The Veil, a limited series starring Elisabeth Moss, has been ordered at Hulu.
  • Everybody Still Hates Chris, an animated version of Everybody Hates Chris has been ordered at Paramount+.
  • My Lady Jane, a half-hour comedy, has been ordered at Prime Video.
  • St. Denis Medical, a mockumentary-style workplace comedy, has been given a pilot order at NBC.
  • HMS Murder has been ordered by Channel 5.
  • Jamie’s One-Pan Wonders and Jamie’s Seasons have been ordered by Channel 4.
  • Michael Grassi has signed an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.

Casting News

  • Cyndi Lauper is joining the cast of The Horror of Dolores Roach on Prime Video.
  • Taylor Armstrong is joining The Real Housewives of Orange County on Bravo. WHAT?!

Mark Your Calendars

  • Atlanta returns on FX on September 15.
  • Everything I Know About Love will debut on Peacock on August 25.
  • The D’Amelio Show returns on Hulu on September 28.
  • Heartbreak High will debut on Netflix on September 14.
  • Recipes for Love and Murder will debut on Acorn TV on August 5.
  • Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers will premiere on Hulu on August 15.
  • Hard Knocks: The Detroit Lions will debut on HBO Max on August 9.
  • Drive Hard: The Maloof Way will premiere on Netflix on August 26.
  • Cars on the Road will premiere on Disney+ on September 8.
  • Heathers: The Musical will debut on Roku on September 16.
  • Cyberpunk: Edgerunners will debut on Netflix in September.
  • The Brave Ones will debut on Netflix on September 16.
  • I Came By premieres on Netflix on August 31.
  • Murder at the Cottage will debut on Topic on August 4.

R.I.P.

Mo Ostin, Record industry executive and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member

WATCH THIS

Reservation Dogs: Season two. Hulu

Tom Swift: In the series finale, Tom is forced to confront his deepest emotional wounds. 8 p.m., The CW

The Hillside Strangler: The Devil in Disguise: A look at the pair of serial killers who terrorized Los Angeles in the 1970s. Premiere. Peacock

Family Game Fight!: The Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell game show is back — but only for a couple of nights to fill up NBC’s summer schedule. 9 p.m., NBC

Late Night:

  • Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Michael Strahan, Jamie Campbell Bower, King Princess
  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Bianca Cristovao, James Taylor
  • The Daily Show: Alec Karakatsanis, Ms. Pat
  • Watch What Happens Live: B.J. Novak, Tisha Campbell

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ABC Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
(repeat)		 Generation Gap
(repeat)		 Celebrity Family Feud
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CBS FBI
(repeat)		 FBI: International
(repeat)		 FBI: Most Wanted
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CW Superman & Lois
(repeat)		 Tom Swift
(new)		 Local
FOX Crime Scene Kitchen
(repeat)		 Fantasy Island
(repeat)		 News/Local
NBC America’s Got Talent
(new)		 Family Game Night!
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