Author: Madiha Ahmed

The SpaceX capsule splashes down Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico.NASA TV via AP Discovery and Science Channel’s simulcasted coverage Sunday of the return of the Space X Crew Dragon spacecraft from its two-month stint at the International Space Station was watched by 4.3 million viewers on the cable networks, Discovery said. The strong numbers completed … Continue reading ‘Space Launch Live: Splashdown’ Draws 4.3 Million Viewers On Discovery & Science Channel Continue Reading →

Netflix dropped a music video teaser from its new musical dramedy Julie and the Phantoms during its panel at the virtual TCA press tour Tuesday. The acoustic performance features the main cast playing “Edge of Great,” an original song from the show’s soundtrack. Watch it above. Arriving on September 10, the series from Kenny Ortega (Descendants, the High School Musical franchise) stars … Continue reading ‘Julie And The Phantoms’: Netflix Releases Music Video Teaser For Kenny Ortega’s Musical Dramedy – TCA Continue Reading →

Bill Inoshita/CBS After a five-month break, CBS’ drama S.W.A.T. today started production on its upcoming fourth season. Like with everything else right now amid spiking COVID-19 infections, the situation remained fluid until the last minute but all preliminary testing was completed and shooting began this morning as scheduled. I hear the show has wrapped for the day after a … Continue reading CBS’ ‘S.W.A.T.’ Successfully Returns To Production Continue Reading →

Disney Refresh for updates: On Disney’s 3Q earnings call Tuesday, it was announced that Mulan is going to Disney+ on September 4. Specifically, Disney will be releasing the film theatrically in certain markets where the studio currently has no announced launch plans for Disney+ and where theaters are open (i.e., China). The concern with opening the film in some … Continue reading ‘Mulan’ Going On Disney+ & Theaters In September; CEO Bob Chapek Says Decision Is “One-Off”, Not New Windows Model Continue Reading →

Downtown Los Angeles skyline,Kirby Lee via AP Images The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported Tuesday that the region comprising the City of Los Angeles, Pasadena and Long Beach has 1,901 confirmed new cases of coronavirus and 57 new deaths over the past 24 hours. Those numbers will likely rise however, the agency warned today, after confirming … Continue reading L.A. County Says Coronavirus Cases Undercounted Amid Glitch, Confirms It Won’t Grant Waivers For Schools To Reopen Continue Reading →

Women In Film Los Angeles The CW will team with Women In Film Los Angeles to televise the organization’s star-filled Make It Work! variety show on August 26. Announced on Tuesday, the variety special touts a lineup of influential women in the film and television worlds as Alison Brie, Beanie Feldstein, Alfre Woodard and others are set to make an … Continue reading Star-Studded Women In Film Variety Show ‘Make It Work!’ To Air On The CW Continue Reading →

WGA/Deadline The WGA West board of directors sent a letter to its members today that updates writers on the union’s latest efforts in the wake of its new film and TV contract. Read it in full below. The missive comes less than a week after WGA members voted overwhelmingly to ratify with the new film and TV deal worked out with … Continue reading WGA Claims Deals With Agencies Are A Win For Members With Streamlined Invoice System Continue Reading →

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, right, accompanied by White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, left, speaks to members of the media on Tuesday.AP Photo/Andrew Harnik White House officials and top Democrats indicated some progress in talks over a massive new coronavirus relief package, including an extension of COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits. “They made some concessions which … Continue reading “Slogging Through Step By Step By Step”: Slow Progress On Capitol Hill Talks To Extend COVID-19 Unemployment, Other Relief Continue Reading →

Randall MillerAP After seemingly falling afoul of law enforcement by directing a movie overseas last year, and then seeing potential recriminations delayed repeatedly, Randall Miller might be finally facing justice again in Georgia. Judge Anthony L. Harrison has ordered the Midnight Rider filmmaker to appear before the court on Aug. 21 at 9 AM EST at the Wayne County … Continue reading ‘Midnight Rider’ Director Randall Miller Receives New Hearing Date For Possible Parole Violations Continue Reading →

Michael Yarish/CBS EXCLUSIVE: We’ll be seeing more of Amy Quinn in the second season of All Rise. Lindsey Gort, who recurred as the character in the first season of the CBS courthouse drama, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2. Gort’s Amy Quinn is a private defense lawyer who recently joined forces professionally with legal powerhouse Rachel Audubon … Continue reading ‘All Rise’: Lindsey Gort Upped To Series Regular For Season 2 Of CBS Legal Drama Continue Reading →