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ABC Renews STATION 19 For Season Six
by Michael Major - Jan 11, 2022


“Station 19” follows a group of heroic Seattle firefighters as they put their lives and hearts on the line. The latest series, from the executive producers of “Grey’s Anatomy,” takes us inside the tough, tight-knit and sometimes heartbreaking world of the city’s bravest first responders.

ABC Orders New Season of GREY'S ANATOMY
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2022


ABC Entertainment has ordered season 19 of the iconic and longest-running primetime medical drama series “Grey’s Anatomy” starring Ellen Pompeo. In the upcoming season, the record-breaking Shondaland franchise will explore the ever-expanding world of modern medicine through the eyes of beloved returning and new characters

LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN Ties Season Highs in Households and Women 25-54
by Michael Major - Dec 14, 2021


During the week of Nov. 29, 2021, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” built week to week by 6% in Households (1.7 rating vs. 1.6 rating) and by 17% with Women 25-54 (0.7 rating vs. 0.6 rating), matching season highs in both Nielsen measures.

Disney Announces Talent Showcase in Honor of 20 Year ABC Partnership
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021


Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcase has served as a launching pad for new artists, previous members include Lupita Nyong'o, Chadwick Boseman, Ali Stroker, Ginda Rodriguez, Carrie Ann Inaba, Jesse Williams, Alexandra Shipp, Meghan Markle, and more.

Jimmy Kimmel & Norman Lear Announce LIVE IN FRONT OF A STUDIO AUDIENCE Return
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2021


The new special will feature John Lithgow, Kevin Hart and more reenacting 'The Facts of Life' and 'Different Strokes'. The first two installments featured all-star casts recreating episodes of “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” in spring 2019, and an additional classic episode of “All in the Family” and “Good Times” in winter 2019.

Bryan Noon Named President of Entertainment at Walt Disney Television
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2021


Noon will oversee Hulu Originals, Onyx Collective, ABC Entertainment and Freeform, along with production companies ABC Signature and 20th Television. He will oversee 20th Animation, Walt Disney Television Unscripted and Alternative, Disney Television Studios Creative Talent Development & Inclusion, 20th Digital Studios, and Creative Acquisitions.

AMERICAN IDOL Judges Celebrate Season 20 Milestone
by Michael Major - Oct 19, 2021


Music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, along with Emmy-winning producer and host Ryan Seacrest are celebrating the twentieth season of American Idol! See the photo and find out how you can audition for the new season of the singing competition now!

Brianna Bennett Named Senior Vice President, Network Drama for ABC Entertainment
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2021


In this position, Bennett will lead the drama series development team and oversee the department’s day-to-day operations, including creatively supervising production of new drama pilots for ABC.

ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2021


Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl.

Will Packer to Produce the 2022 Academy Awards Ceremony
by Michael Major - Oct 5, 2021


Emmy®-nominated producer Will Packer will produce the 94th Oscars®, Academy President David Rubin announced today.  It will be his first involvement with the Oscars, which will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra To Participate In THE MOST MAGICAL STORY ON EARTH: 50 YEARS OF WALT DISNEY WORLD
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2021


In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, ABC will present a spectacular television event, “The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World,” taking viewers on a historical journey spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Tiffany Faigus Elevated to Senior Vice President for Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment at Disney
by Michael Major - Sep 29, 2021


In her expanded role, Faigus will help build on the success of the company’s existing unscripted brand by identifying new ideas and concepts for series, collaborating with the creative community as well as new and existing talent, and supervising creative production on unscripted series and pilots.

Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
by Michael Major - Sep 23, 2021


As president, Davis will oversee the operations of Disney Branded Television including programming, strategy, development, current, production, casting, business affairs and marketing for scripted, unscripted and animation for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior.

Kerry Kennedy Named Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, ABC Entertainment
by TV News Desk - Aug 10, 2021


Kennedy joined ABC in 2002 as program attorney and quickly rose through the ranks within the department, being named vice president of Business Affairs, ABC Entertainment, in 2006.

RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Builds to a 5-Week High Among Women 25�"54
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 3, 2021


“Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week by 14% with Women 25-54 (0.8 rating vs. 0.7 rating) to hit a 5-week high (since the week of 6/14/21) and held even week to week in Households (1.7 rating).

Hulu & Paul McCartney Partner on New Docuseries
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 17, 2021


“McCartney 3,2,1” is the latest title to join Hulu’s burgeoning slate of documentary series and films that examine influential and significant figures in world history such as “Hillary,” “I Am Greta” and “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years.” 

GREY'S ANATOMY & STATION 19 Renewed for the 2021-2022 Season
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 10, 2021


In the 2020-2021 season, “Grey’s Anatomy” ranks as the No. 1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49 and as ABC’s No. 1 show this season in both Total Viewers (8.3 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.0/12).

Hulu Announces Original Series HOW I MET YOUR FATHER
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 21, 2021


The sequel will use a multi- and single-camera approach similar to its predecessor. “How I Met Your Mother” creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas will executive produce alongside Aptaker and Berger. 20th Television, which produced the original, will again serve as the studio.

Jane Gould Promoted to Executive Vice President, Content Research, Insights & Scheduling, Disney General Entertainment Content
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 20, 2021


In her new role, Gould will lead a centralized team that will support DGE’s world-class content with data-driven analytics and marketplace insights.

Sharon Klein Named Executive Vice President of Casting, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


Klein most recently served as EVP, Casting, Disney Television Studios and FX Entertainment, and oversaw casting on such recent successes as “Genius: Aretha,” “Big Sky,” “Rebel,” “Little Fires Everywhere” and “Mrs. America.”

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