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Comedy Series Inspired by Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest Gets Put Pilot Order at ABC
By Joe Otterson LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – ABC is developing a comedy series inspired by the real life friendship of Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest. The...
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Harvey Weinstein Accused of Sexually Assaulting 16-Year-Old Girl in New Complaint
By Matt Donnelly LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Harvey Weinstein has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor in an amended class action complaint filed Wednesday in...
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BBC Three Controller Exiting to Run ‘Peaky Blinders’ Coproducer Tiger Aspect
By Stewart Clarke LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Damian Kavanagh is leaving his position as controller of BBC Three to take the helm at Endemol Shine producer...
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TV News Roundup: Freeform to Develop Stephen King Series ‘Joyland’
By Nate Nickolai LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – In today’s TV news roundup, Freeform announced the development of the new Stephen King series “Joyland” and Netflix renewed...
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Kobe Bryant’s Granity Unveils Slate of Sports-Themed Projects
By Dave McNary LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Kobe Bryant’s Granity Studios has unveiled a slate of inspirational sports-themed projects aimed at young people, including books, theater,...
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Edward Norton-Backed TV-Analytics Startup EDO Raises $12 Million
By Todd Spangler LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – EDO, co-founded by actor and entrepreneur Edward Norton, has banked $12 million in Series A funding to fuel its...
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AMC Networks 3Q Profit Rises on U.S. Networks Performance
By Brian Steinberg LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – AMC Networks, known for premium cable dramas like “The Walking Dead” and “Better Call Saul,” said third-quarter profit soared...
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Amazon Nets ‘Make Us Dream’ Documentary About Liverpool F.C. Legend Steven Gerrard
By Stewart Clarke LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – Amazon has scored “Make Us Dream,” a feature documentary about Liverpool and England soccer star Steven Gerrard. The film...
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AFM: China’s HGC Unveils Trio of Animation Titles
By Patrick Frater LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – China’s HGC Entertainment Group is launching a trio of completed Chinese movies at this week’s American Film Market. It...
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Watch First Trailer for ‘Chief Daddy’ From Nigeria’s Mo Abudu (EXCLUSIVE)
By Christopher Vourlias LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – When an extravagant, exuberant billionaire patriarch drops dead at the dinner table, a mad scramble for his fortune ensues...