Month: July 2020

Symbols of the Confederacy are coming down across America — but not on The Dukes of Hazzard. The stars of the ’80s hit are speaking out in defense of their show and its iconic car the General Lee, which famously had a Confederate flag emblazoned on its roof, as Black Lives Matter activists call for… via… Continue reading Dukes of Hazzard Stars Defend Series, General Lee Amid Confederate Flag Controversy: ‘The Car Is Innocent’ — TVLine

Completing new seasons of The Bachelorette (which got interrupted by the pandemic) and then The Bachelor, once safe to do so, is the priority for ABC’s “Bachelor Nation.” But a spinoff featuring older adults, age 65 and up, is still alive and kicking at the network. 12 more words via The Bachelor Spinoff for Older Adults:… Continue reading The Bachelor Spinoff for Older Adults: Is It Still Happening? How Will It Differ? — TVLine

Cue up a little Joe Cocker before reading this news: A reboot of The Wonder Years, centered on a Black family, is in the works at ABC, TVLine has learned. 27 more words via Black Wonder Years, From Lee Daniels, Eyed at ABC; Fred Savage to Direct — TVLine

Nearly nine months after departing Fox News, broadcast journalist Shepard Smith has landed at CNBC, where he will anchor a new evening news program. Titled The News with Shepard Smith, the hourlong program will air Monday through Friday at 7/6c beginning this fall, covering the most significant news stories of the day. Smith will also… via… Continue reading Shepard Smith to Anchor CNBC Show Following Fox News Departure — TVLine

Call it divine intervention: God Friended Me actress Javicia Leslie will star as The CW’s new Batwoman following the shocking departure of Ruby Rose. In a statement, Leslie — who will make her debut in the show’s Season 2 premiere, slated to air in January 2021 — said, “I am extremely proud to be the… via… Continue reading Batwoman Taps Javicia Leslie to Replace Ruby Rose in Title Role — TVLine

There’s a new leading lady behind the cowl on Batwoman… and the former leading lady is just fine with the choice, actually. Javicia Leslie landed the lead role on The CW’s superhero drama — a role vacated by Ruby Rose, who exited the series back in May after one season. 7 more words via Ex-Batwoman Star… Continue reading Ex-Batwoman Star Ruby Rose Reacts to Javicia Leslie Taking Over Lead Role — TVLine

Hallelujer: Madea Simmons is going to have her moment at BET+. Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play will begin streaming on Thursday, Aug. 27, the platform announced Wednesday. 32 more words via Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Farewell Play to Hit BET+ in August: Watch Trailer — TVLine

It’s been a rough week for the Archieverse. Just days after The CW pulled the plug on Riverdale spinoff Katy Keene, Netflix has gone and cancelled fellow sister series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina after two super-sized seasons (or four parts), multiple sources confirm to TVLine. 12 more words via Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Cancelled at Netflix;… Continue reading Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Cancelled at Netflix; Final 8 Episodes to Premiere in Late 2020 — First Photos — TVLine

The 100 took a break from its regularly scheduled programming on Wednesday to tell the story of the Second Dawn, filling in a few key blanks about Shepherd Bill, the death of Becca Franco and the reason Clarke & Co. 20 more words via The 100 Prequel: Grade It! Plus, Find Out Whose Ancestors We’ll Encounter… Continue reading The 100 Prequel: Grade It! Plus, Find Out Whose Ancestors We’ll Encounter If the Spinoff Is Ordered to Series — TVLine

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