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entertainment-television14 days ago•37 min saved

Love Story Finale Walks a Respectful Line After JFK Jr. Flight

In a Variety interview, Love Story producers Brad Simpson and Nina Jacobson discuss finishing the JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette story with restraint rather than sensationalism, detailing how the plane sequence and aftermath were handled to honor the real people, praising the cast and directing. They also emphasize the ongoing FX/Murphy collaboration, the show’s cross‑generational appeal, and broader industry themes about development and producers’ sustainability.

via Variety|

#brad-simpson #carolyn-bessette #entertainment-television

entertainment-television1 month ago•17 min saved

Bell Media bets Heated Rivalry to spark a global push for Canadian drama

Bell Media chief Sean Cohan says the hit Heated Rivalry is catalyzing a new wave of Canadian drama, fueling Crave subscriber growth and a “re‑heating” binge phenomenon while Bell plans more in‑house projects (including Yaga, Slo Pitch, Beer, Lesbians and Baseball!) to take Canadian storytelling global, even though Heated Rivalry isn’t Emmy eligible.

via Deadline|

#bell-media #canadian-drama #crave

entertainment-television2 years ago•4 min saved

"Jon Stewart's Return: Revamping Talk TV for the 2024 Election"

Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow, and Jen Psaki are part of a new Monday-only TV scheduling experiment by Comedy Central and MSNBC, aiming to boost attention and ad revenue. Stewart will host "The Daily Show" once a week for the 2024 election cycle, while Maddow and Psaki make bespoke Monday appearances. The move comes as networks seek to capitalize on Monday's high viewership and attract new audiences. While there are signs of increased ad spending and viewership on Mondays, it remains to be seen if this strategy will translate to sustained growth across the rest of the week.

via Variety|

#comedy-central #entertainment-television #jon-stewart