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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News
The big studios are losing $30 billion to pirating, mostly through Russian crime rings. And yet … I still don’t feel bad for them?
Did you catch the wink to Modern Family in Netflix’s Griselda? It’s subtle but it is intentional.
Bobby Berk explains why he’s leaving Queer Eye: Yes, he and Tan had some issues, but in the end, it was (supposedly) a contract thing. He also claims that he didn’t work any harder than anyone else on the show, but come on. He redesigned people’s entire homes, while Karamo is just out here telling men it’s ok to cry, and Antoni shows people how to make kale salads.
Teresa Giudice and the Gorgas are completely no contact.
Jay Leno says he’s not a fan of Former President 91 Felony Charges, but, because Leno is gonna Leno, he added, “If the people want that person as president, that’s fine.” IS IT? IS IT THOUGH?
I truly hope Taylor Swift and George Carlin’s estate destroy these AI deep fakes, or at least give people pause before creating more of them, but I suspect we’re too far gone for that. That said, the fuckos who created AI porn with Taylor’s face are in for a world of hurt.
Paramount is the latest media company to announce impending layoffs.
Having as a customer just recently gotten CBS back after a prolonged fight between Paramount and AT&T, I’m deeply sympathetic to Cox/DirecTV customers on the eve of the Super Bowl. Godspeed, y’all.
Cancellations
- Wolf Pack has been canceled after one season on Paramount+.
In Development
- Animals, a kidnapping thriller starring Matt Damon and directed by Ben Affleck, is in the works at Netflix.
- Levon’s Trade, an action thriller starring Jason Statham and David Ayer, has been acquired by Prime Video.
- The Baxters, a family drama starring Ted McGinley and Roma Downey, is in development at Prime Video.
- Empire of Dirt, a “very British Western” TV series, is being produced by Kit Harington.
- Mercy, a sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt, is in the works at Amazon MGM.
- The Money Game has been greenlit at Prime Video.
- Deon Cole has set a comedy special at Netflix.
- Sitcho Ass Down, a comedy special by Gary “G-Thang” Johnson, has been commissioned by ALLBLK.
- Boarders has been acquired by Tubi.
- An animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder is in the works.
Casting News
- Allison Janney is joining The Diplomat on Netflix.
- Kate Hudson will star in Mindy Kaling’s untitled comedy on Netflix.
- Amanda Seyfried will star in Long Bright River on Peacock.
- Mishael Morgan is returning to The Young and the Restless on CBS.
- Sara Haines and W. Kamau Bell are joining What Would You Do? on ABC as correspondents.
- Young-Ah Kim, Felix Solis, James Purefoy, Do Hyun Shin, Alana Hawley Purvis, Devika Bhise, Brooke Smith, Omar Maskati, and Sanghee Lee have been cast in The Recruit on Netflix.
Mark Your Calendar
- The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premieres on AMC and AMC+ on February 25.
- NCIS returns on February 21 on CBS.
- Love Island: All Stars will air on PEACOCK (not Hulu where it has been streaming) on January 29.
- Royal Crackers returns on Adult Swim on February 29.
- They Called Him Mostly Harmless will premiere on HBO and Max on February 8.
- Vegas: The Story of Sin City will premiere on CNN on February 25.
- Animal will debut on Netflix on January 26.
- Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala will air on CBS on February 21.
- What Would You Do? returns on ABC and Hulu on February 18.
- Killer Performance debuts on Reelz on February 12.
- Crossroads will debut on Netflix on February 15.
R.I.P.
Jesse Jane, Adult actress who also appeared in Entourage, and the Starsky and Hutch movie
Masuimi Max, Actress and model
WATCH THIS
FRIDAY
Expats: In this new drama series starring Nicole Kidman, three American women’s lives intersect in Hong Kong following a tragedy. Series premiere. Prime Video
Masters of the Air: This new series from the team that brought us Band of Brothers and The Pacific, follows the true story of an American World War II bomber group. Series premiere. Apple TV+
Hightown: Season three premiere. 8 p.m., Starz
SATURDAY
Saturday Night Live: Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake 10:30 p.m., Saturday
Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero: This new film follows Lil Nas X as he prepares for his first headlining U.S. tour. Premiere. 7 p.m., HBO
You Hurt My Feelings: Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies star in this indie film about an author whose husband doesn’t like her book. 7 p.m., Paramount+ with Showtime
SUNDAY
The Many Lives of Martha Stewart: A look the life and times of an icon. Premiere. 8 p.m., CNN
Hunger Games marathon: MAY THE GAMES BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR. 2 p.m., TNT
| FRI. | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | Shark Tank (new) |
20/20 |
| CBS | S.W.A.T. (repeat) |
Fire Country (repeat) |
Blue Bloods (repeat) |
| CW | Penn & Teller: Fool Us (new) |
Masters of Illusion (new) |
World’s Funniest Animals (new) |
Local |
| FOX | Friday Night Smackdown | Local |
| NBC | U.S. Figure Skating Championships (live) |
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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 | NBA Basketball (live) |
News/Local |
| CBS | The 26th Annual Family Film and TV Awards (live) |
48 Hours | 48 Hours | News/Local |
| CW | The 8th annual America Salutes You Presents: The Concert for Gratitude (new) |
Family Law (repeat) |
Local |
| FOX | Women’s College Basketball (live) |
News/Local |
| NBC | The Wall (repeat) |
Weakest Link (repeat) |
Saturday Night Live (repeat) |
News/ Local |
Saturday Night Live (Dakota Johnson & Justin Timberlake) |
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| SUN. | 6:00 | 6:30 | 7:00 | 7:30 | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
| ABC | America’s Funniest Home Videos (repeat) |
The Parent Trap |
| CBS | 60 Minutes | Yellowstone |
| FOX | The Simpsons (repeat) |
NFL Football Playoff (live) |
Next Level Chef (new) |
| NBC | America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League (repeat) |
Dateline (new) |