William Shatner to Host THE UNXPLAINED on History
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 28, 2019
HISTORY greenlights the nonfiction series 'The UnXplained,' (working title) hosted and executive produced by Golden Globe(R) and Emmy Award(R) winning actor William Shatner (Star Trek, 'Boston Legal') and orders an eight-episode second season of its hit unscripted series 'In Search Of,' hosted and executive produced by Emmy-nominated actor Zachary Quinto (Star Trek Franchise, Snowden, Margin Call). From Executive Producer Kevin Burns, the creator and producer of many of the network's most popular series, including 'Ancient Aliens' and 'The Curse of Oak Island,' 'The UnXplained' will explore the facts behind the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Inspired by the iconic 1970s franchise originally hosted by Leonard Nimoy, 'In Search Of' examines unexplained phenomena worldwide and is produced by Propagate Content, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Before the Door Pictures.
NBC Announces New Late-Night Talk Show A LITTLE LATE WITH LILLY SINGH
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 15, 2019
NBC, which has been television's late-night leader for more than 60 years, is adding to its already illustrious legacy with “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” making her the only woman to currently host a late-night talk show on a Big 4 network.
NBC Announces Premiere Dates for SONGLAND and BRING THE FUNNY
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 14, 2019
NBC, television's dominant summer network by having won the last four summers in a row in total viewers and the last eight in a row in the key adult 18-49 demographic, has set premiere dates for its next two previously announced new summer series.
Michael Schur Renews Overall Deal at Universal Television
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Mar 6, 2019
Two-time Emmy and Peabody Award winner Michael Schur, one of the most creative and respected minds in television and a writer-producer on some of the most critically acclaimed shows in history, has reupped his overall deal with Universal Television with a multi-year contract.
NBC Renews Critically Acclaimed Comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE
by Tori Hartshorn
- Feb 27, 2019
NBC has renewed its critically acclaimed comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” for the 2019-20 season. This will mark the second season of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” on NBC and the seventh season the series has been on the air.
Little, Brown Books to Publish Novel Inspired by UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 19, 2019
Megan Tingley, Executive Vice President and Publisher, and Farrin Jacobs, Vice President, Editorial Director, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, announce the acquisition of The Legends of Greemulax by Kimmy Schmidt with Sarah Mlynowski, set to publish on April 2, 2019. With the publication of The Legends of Greemulax, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers makes available the original middle grade fantasy adventure novel featured in Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. In the hit show, the title character garners fame for penning The Legends of Greemulax, which helps young boys understand sexism. April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and in recognition of this book's release, NBCUniversal will be making a donation in support of Prevent Child Abuse America. The Legends of Greemulax will simultaneously release in hardcover and ebook.
THE TONIGHT SHOW Celebrates Fifth Anniversary by Highlighting Charitable and Social Causes
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 8, 2019
As a way to mark its fifth anniversary and show appreciation for its fans, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” will be spreading goodwill and “paying it forward” by inviting ambassadors of important social causes and issues from Feb. 11-18, all of which have special longstanding relationships with both Fallon and the “Tonight Show” family. Guests will discuss their very personal philanthropies and how each organization is making a difference in the lives of children and adults.
Julian McMahon to Star in CBS Spinoff FBI: MOST WANTED
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Feb 8, 2019
Julian McMahon will star in Dick Wolf's FBI spinoff, FBI: Most Wanted, for CBS, according to Deadline. McMahon will lead the backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring.
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