‘Game of Thrones’ was supposed to end with three movies — let’s be grateful it didn’t.

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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Sam Waterson’s final episode of Law & Order was last night — after 19 years and 405 episodes. Here’s how he went out if you missed it. 

Tyler Perry has paused an $800 million expansion of his studio in Atlanta that would have added 12 soundstages and presumably countless new jobs because he saw how rapidly AI is developing and how transformative it will be in the business. Which is unfortunate! And scary! BUT THEN IN THE NEXT BREATH, this same man is out here worrying about what AI will do to entertainment jobs. SIR.

It makes me worry so much about all of the people in the business. Because as I was looking at it, I immediately started thinking of everyone in the industry who would be affected by this, including actors and grip and electric and transportation and sound and editors, and looking at this, I’m thinking this will touch every corner of our industry.

YOU DON’T SAY? What, do you think studios will scrap plans to build physical locations for filming and associated jobs will be lost as a result?

Benioff and Weiss have a lot to say about HBO and the “dysfunction” they dealt with under the AT&T regime. They also confirm that the original plan for was to end Game of Thrones with three feature-length films (as George R.R. Martin had suggested in an interview) but that AT&T wanted them to film them to be watchable on phones, and had no plans to release them theatrically because it’s “Home Box Office” not “Away Box Office.” (Frankly, I’m relieved they didn’t end it with three movies, because even if each movie was three hours long, that would still have been less story than the way-too-little story we received with the final two seasons.)

That new sports app that everyone is so bunched up about will be available to bundle with a subscription to Max. If they also include a bundle with Hulu and Disney+, we can talk — though I’m still waiting to hear what the price will be.

The Wendy Williams drama continues: her guardian has now filed a lawsuit against A&E ahead of the premiere of the documentary she produced. Where is Wendy Williams? is scheduled to premiere tomorrow night.

Fox News never disappoints. These are two stories from the past 24 hours:

Mike Lindell fucked around, Mike Lindell is finding out.

Love is dead.

Happy Go Texan Day! (For those of y’all outside of Houston, don’t worry about it.)

Renewals

In Development

  • Chad Powers, a comedy based on the Eli Manning sketch he did for ESPN+, is being developed at Hulu, starring Glen Powell.
  • A The Fairly OddParents sequel has been ordered at Nickelodeon.
  • An animated series based on the Wings of Fire series of novels is being adapted at Amazon MGM Studios.

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • Me Hereafter will premiere on Hulu on February 29.
  • Alice & Jack premieres on PBS on March 17.
  • The Love is Blind reunion will premiere on Netflix on March 13.

R.I.P.

Roni Stoneman, Banjo player and comedian who routinely appeared on Hee Haw

John Savident, Actor who appeared on Coronation Street

Stuart Organ, British actor who was the longest-serving cast member on Grange Hill

Pamela Salem, British actress who appeared in Doctor Who and in James Bond movies

Matt Sweeney, Special effects artist who was nominated for his work on Apollo 13

WATCH THIS

FRIDAY

Priscilla: Sofia Coppola wrote, directed, and produced this biography of Priscilla Presley and her complicated relationship with Elvis. Premiere. Max

Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy: This new adult animated series follows Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak, intergalactically renowned surgeons, as they deal with interstellar medical issues. This series features the voices of Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, Kieran Culkin, Keke Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Sam Smith, and others. Series premiere. Prime Video

Great Performances: George Jones: Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, Tanya Tucker, Travis Tritt, Lorrie Morgan, Justin Moore, and Trace Adkins pay tribute to Possum in this concert. 8:30 p.m., PBS

Jenny Slate: Seasoned Professional: Jenny Slate’s new stand-up special explores being brave for love. Premiere. Prime Video

SATURDAY

Saturday Night Live: Shane Gillis & 21 Savage.  10:30 p.m., NBC

Where is Wendy Williams?: This two-night documentary special follows Wendy Williams over the course of two years through her health and financial struggles. Premiere. 7 p.m., Lifetime

The 30th Annual Screen Guild Awards: Prizes for famous actors. 7 p.m., Netflix

SUNDAY

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live: Rick and Michonne are reunited and thrown into yet another war. Premiere. 8 p.m., AMC, AMC+

Vegas: The Story of Sin City: The story of America’s gambling and entertainment destination. Series premiere. 9 p.m., CNN

Late Night:

  • Watch What Happens Live (Sunday): Cush Jumbo, Gizelle Bryant

FRI. 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
ABC Shark Tank
(new)		 20/20
CBS S.W.A.T.
(new)		 Fire Country
(new)		 Blue Bloods
(new)
CW Penn & Teller: Fool Us
(new)		 Totally Funny Kids
(new)		 Totally Funny Animals
(new)		 Local
FOX Friday Night Smackdown Local
NBC Password
(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 =NBA Basketball
(live)		 News/Local
CBS So Help Me Todd
(repeat)		 48 Hours 48 Hours News/Local
CW Men’s College Basketball
(live)		 Local
FOX Men’s College Basketball
(live)		 News/Local
NBC The Wall
(repeat)		 Weakest Link
(repeat)		 Saturday Night Live
(repeat)		 News/
Local		 Saturday Night Live
(Shane Gillis & 21 Savage)

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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)		 American Idol
(new)		 What Would You Do?
(new)
CBS 60 Minutes The Equalizer
(new)		 Tracker
(new)		 CSI: Vegas
(new)
The CW Hidden Figures Local
FOX Next Level Chef
(repeat)		 The Simpsons
(new)		 Krapopolis
(new)		 The Great North
(new)		 Grimsburg
(new)		 Local/News
NBC America’s Got Talent: Fantasy League
(repeat)		 Dateline
(new)

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