The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that a Breaking Bad movie is in the works. There aren’t many details available as of now, but the movie will be two hours long.
According to THR, the BB creator, Vince Gilligan, is working on the film and would also direct and executive produce said film.
It’s unclear if the film would be for television or theatric release.
USA NETWORK ANNOUNCES SECOND SEASON PICKUP OF ‘THE PURGE’ AHEAD OF TONIGHT’S SEASON 1 FINALE
NEW YORK, NY – November 6, 2018 – Today, USA Network announced a second season pick-up for THE PURGE. A co-production with Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions, THE PURGE is currently USA’s #1 drama averaging 1.2MM (18-49) and 2.3MM (P2+)*. The series airs on USA with the Season 1 finale airing tonight, November 6 at 10/9c.
“USA Network is so proud to be the television home for the iconic franchise, THE PURGE,” said Chris McCumber, President, Entertainment Networks for NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. “The partnership and creative trust of Jason Blum and everyone at Blumhouse Television and Universal Pictures ensured THE PURGE’s successful transition from film to TV – and, along with Universal Cable Productions, we look forward to digging even deeper into the mythology in Season 2.”
“James Demonaco has done it again: the propulsive and compelling story he crafted for Season 1 of THE PURGE truly resonated with audiences in a significant way,” said Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse. “We are thrilled to embark on Season 2, and can’t wait to bring more of James’ vision to USA and fans of THE PURGE.”
Based on the hit movie franchise from Blumhouse Productions, THE PURGE revolves around a 12-hour period when all crime, including murder, is legal. Set in an altered America ruled by a totalitarian political party, Season 1 follows several seemingly unrelated characters living in a small city. As the clock winds down, the characters are forced to reckon with their past as they discover how far they will go to survive the night.
THE PURGE Season 1 was executive produced by the film franchise creator James DeMonaco and Thomas Kelly. Additionally, the entire team behind the blockbuster franchise executive produced: Michael Bay with Brad Fuller and Andrew Form under the Platinum Dunes banner and Sebastien K. Lemercier. The series is a co-production with Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television and Universal Cable Productions.
*Source: Nielsen Live+7 (000), 1/1/18-10/21/18
MULTIMEDIA PERSONALITY BOBBY BONES JOINS ABC’S ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ AS OFFICIAL IN-HOUSE MENTOR
As announced during tonight’s telecast of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” famed radio DJ, comedian and best-selling author Bobby Bones is set to join “American Idol” as the show’s in-house mentor. Last season, Bobby joined the Top 24 Idol hopefuls as they prepared to take the stage with their all-star celebrity duet partners. In his expanded role this season, the award-winning personality will offer his industry expertise throughout the competition, helping contenders reach the next level of their artistry and performances.
Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame as the youngest honoree ever, Bobby Bones has been dubbed “the most powerful man in country music” (Forbes). His nationally syndicated radio show “The Bobby Bones Show” reaches millions of listeners on nearly 140 stations and recently garnered its third ACM Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year, also earning a 2017 Country Music Association award for National Broadcast Personality of the Year. His popular podcast, “BobbyCast,” recently surpassed 100 episodes and has been downloaded more than 6 million times. Bobby is also a two-time New York Times No. 1 best-selling author, touring stand-up comedian, philanthropist and chart-topping comedy artist – a true “jack of all trades” (ESPN).
“American Idol” is returning to The ABC Television Network for the 2018-2019 season, after first making its return to airwaves as the No. 1 reality show launch for its inaugural season on the network during the 2017-2018 season. Helping to find the next singing sensation is music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return as host. The beloved singing competition series recently completed its open call bus tour auditions, visiting 24 cities across the country in a nationwide search for the next superstar. Judge auditions are currently underway in select cities across the country.
“American Idol” is produced by Fremantle and Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment. Executive producers include Fremantle’s Trish Kinane, also serving as showrunner; Megan Wolflick; and Chris Anokute, representing Industrial Media. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide
The iconic game show, Jeopardy,
According to the report, the streaming deal will include the Tournament of Champions, a College Championship, a Kids Week and some of the show’s fan-favorite contestants in its rich history.
Back in August, Hulu acquired the rights to 60 episodes of the show as well.
NBC has officially announced that Megyn Kelly will not be returning to the Today show.
“Megyn Kelly TODAY is not returning. Next week, the 9 a.m. hour will be hosted by other TODAY co-anchors,” a statement from an NBC News spokesperson read.
No word on if Kelly will continue with the network in another capacity. If NBC decides to fire her, she will be paid out her remaining contract (Rumored to be worth $50-70 Million).
Kelly’s exit from Today
NBC spent a lot of money a few years back to lure Megyn Kelly away from her longtime home of FOX News. Now, just shy of two years, the Megyn Kelly experiment seems to have ended over controversial comments made by the morning show host.
Kelly joined NBC in January 2017, just weeks before President Trump’s inauguration, and since then really didn’t move the needle the way NBC had hoped.
Megan Kelly Today took over the 9 a.m slot of the Today show. It really seemed to me that Kelly never really found her voice on the less political talk show.
On Monday, Kelly made comments about how it wasn’t bad to use blackface in a Halloween costume, as long as it was respectful and part of a costume. Kelly was instantly ridiculed for the comments. Now, she’s reportedly out of her talk show.
And NBC executive saying “Kelly’s out. You will never see her on NBC again”.
Here’s the kicker: IF NBC decides to fire her, she will walk away with $70 Million. NBC will have to pay her $70 Million, the remainder of her contract at NBC. Kelly will get an extended paid vacation to go away for a while.
Another report states that Kelly went to NBC News head, Any Lack, to ask if she can do more hard news rather than feel good stories and was turned down. Now, rumors are swirling that Kelly might be headed back to Fox News – which is where she was for 14 years prior.
What do you think about the Megyn Kelly firing from NBC?
ABC’s Roseanne spinoff, The Connors
Week 2 saw 7.9 Million viewers. This is a much smaller drop off from the expected number viewers.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that the debut rating for the Roseanne spin-off, The Conners drew a big Tuesday night rating for the network.
10.5 Million people tuned into the show’s first episode without Roseanne Barr. This is much less than the reported 18 Million people that tuned in for the Roseanne spin-off earlier this year.
One has to wonder how much of this audience was due to genuine interest in the show or curiosity on how they killed Roseanne of the show. Time will tell.
Last Man Standing on FOX saw a small decline of 23% of its audience during the second week of their 7th season (and first season on FOX). Last week. LMS saw 8 million people tune into their season premiere, and this week, they saw 6 Million people tune in.
Not at all. At this point, FOX should actually consider renewing the show already.
With Conan O’Brien moving in a new direction, I would like to share some thoughts.
In 2008, the Writers Union went on strike around the holidays. As a sophomore in high school, I would stay up way too late watching The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Something occurred to me during one of these late night sessions. It was interesting, but not usually funny.
Shortly after the show ended, Conan O’Brien’s Late Night aired and I instantly loved everything about it. It seemed to have a much lower budget and tendency for the edgy, but it was also funnier than anything Leno had attempted.
I vividly remember Conan picking up a guitar and playing with his band. At one point, Conan was sitting at his desk and said something along the lines of “since we don’t have writers and have an hour to fill, let’s spin my wedding ring” and for a week after this, O’Brien would try to beat his record on rind spinning on his desk. His audience would cheer him on as he failed most times to beat his record.
Fast forward to 2009 and O’Brien
would make a flat-tired attempt at taking over the legendary program that is The Tonight Show. The run was short lived, and O’Brien signed off his final Tonight Show by saying words that still ring loud in my memory: Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought were going to get, but if you work hard, and are kind, amazing things will happen.
For the last 8 years, I have kept those words in my heart and mind; I’ve written them on notebooks, and have tried my best to work hard and be kind. And over those last 8 years, Conan has done some incredible things on TBS.
While the show in it’s current format is ending, I am happy that Conan will continue to make television the way he sees fit. I don’t think there is anyway for him or anyone to do TV, except the way they way they feel right doing it.
Conan O’Brien, for 11 years, has been a huge part of my life and has been an important part of many people’s lives for over twice as long. So Conan, thank you for what you have done and what I’m sure you will find a way to continue doing.