When “Paw Patrol: The Movie” hits theaters and the Paramount+ streaming service on Friday, it will kick off one of ViacomCBS’ most ambitious efforts to take on Disney in the streaming wars. The release of the feature film based on the animated children’s series about a group of rescue dogs who protect their community, will…
‘Paw Patrol’ Unleashed: Behind ViacomCBS’s Plan to Take on Disney
August 21, 2021
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Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host After Past Scrutinized
LOS ANGELES—Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” citing the controversy over “past incidents and comments.” Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, a decision that was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show had embarked on a broad search that included actors, sports…
Mike Richards Steps Down as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host
LOS ANGELES—Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!” citing the controversy over “past incidents and comments.” Richards was chosen last week as the successor to Alex Trebek, a decision that was seen as divisive from the beginning after the show had embarked on a broad search that included actors, sports…
Water Baby Hugh Jackman Get Soaking in Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Reminiscence’
Hugh Jackman calls himself a water baby, but he’s never spent as much time getting wet as in his latest movie, “Reminiscence.” “I’m Australian born and bred so I love the water. I go into the ocean almost every day, if I can,” said Jackman. “But I certainly wasn’t taking any baths whilst doing this…
‘Jeopardy!’ Taps Mike Richards to Host Daily Show, Mayim Bialik for Spinoffs
LOS ANGELES—The makers of “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday named executive producer Mike Richards as the new host of the long-running daily TV quiz show, replacing Alex Trebek who died in 2020 after more than three decades on the series. Actress Mayim Bialik will host prime-time specials and “Jeopardy!” spinoffs including a college championship tournament that will…
DirecTV Breaks Free From AT&T
By Meg James From Los Angeles Times Six years after AT&T swallowed DirecTV with ambitious plans to modernize the satellite TV business, the telephone company has retreated, returning DirecTV to its roots as a stand-alone company. On Monday, AT&T completed its spinoff of DirecTV, taking $7.1 billion in cash and 70 percent interest in the…
Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ Streaming Release
LOS ANGELES—Scarlett Johansson, star of the Marvel superhero movie “Black Widow,” sued the Walt Disney Co on Thursday, alleging that the company breached her contract when it offered the movie on streaming at the same time it played in theaters. Disney said there was “no merit” to the lawsuit, saying it had complied with her…
Britain’s ITV Says ‘No Current Plans’ for Another ‘X Factor’ Series
LONDON—British broadcaster ITV said it has “no current plans” for another series of music talent show “The X Factor.” The singing competition, created by British music mogul and television personality Simon Cowell, debuted on UK screens in 2004 and kick-started the careers of chart-toppers such as Leona Lewis, One Direction, and Little Mix. Its last…
‘We’re Gonna Fight the Liars’: Kevin Sorbo on Hollywood and the Media
July 28, 2021
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Actor and filmmaker Kevin Sorbo said that Hollywood and the media are promoting hate, anger, and decisiveness, and he intends to fight those “liars” with his own movies that “have a moral value.” “Hollywood has an agenda. They want to push their agenda,” Sorbo said in a recent interview with EpochTV’s “CrossRoads” program. “Who runs…
Chloe Zhao Joins Fellow Oscar Winner Bong Joon-Ho on Venice Festival Jury
“Nomadland” director Chloe Zhao will join fellow Oscar-winning filmmaker Bong Joon-ho on the main jury at this year’s Venice International Film Festival, organizers said on Wednesday. The judging line-up for the 78th edition of the festival held in the Italian lagoon city will also include “Widows” and “Harriet” actress Cynthia Erivo and filmmaker Alexander Nanau,…
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