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NBC has renewed The Kelly Clarkson Show for two more seasons, confirming that the show will stay on air until 2023. 

The Kelly Clarkson Show currently airs on over 200 syndicated stations. Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studiosy, announced the news in a statement which read: ‘One ray of sunshine in this wildly unpredictable year is that we get to continue to deliver to stations and fans a show that brings people together. This wouldn’t be possible without the heart and humor of the talented and dedicated Kelly Clarkson and our production team, led by the incomparable Alex Duda, both of whom are masters of storytelling. It’s easy to see why Emmy voters, critics and viewers have become such loyal fans of the show.’ 

The critically acclaimed talk show has been a hit since it launched in 2019.m The series was one of many forced to shoot remotely when the Covid-19 pandemic began earlier this year, with Kelly filming at her Los Angeles home. Production was able to return to its Universal Studios home in September, with a virtual in-studio audience.

‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ to air through at least 2023

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NBCUniversal wants to keep Kelly on your telly.

12/15/2020 3:00 PM

 

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On Monday, an appeals court handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which accused the late singer of sexually abusing two young boys.

The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 concert film from the “Dangerous” tour. HBO has argued that the clause is irrelevant to the present dispute and accuses the Jackson estate of seeking to silence victims of sexual abuse. Last year, a lower court granted the estate’s motion to take the dispute to arbitration. However a thee-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the lower court ruling. The judges conceded that the suit may be “frivolous,” as HBO has claimed, but said it will be up to an arbitrator to make that call.

Jackson’s attorneys, Howard Weitzman and Jonathan Steinsapir, issued a statement praising the ruling.

Michael Jackson estate wins appeal in lawsuit over HBO’s ‘Leaving Neverland’

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The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a…

12/14/2020 2:12 PM

 

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The cast of the beloved holiday comedy Elf reunited for virtual table read.  Will Ferrell – Buddy the Elf himself – was joined by his Elf co-stars Zooey Deschanel, Bob Newhart, Ed Asner, Andy Richer, Amy Sedaris, Mary Steenburgen, Matt Walsh and Kyle Glass for the fundraiser event, which benefitted the Democratic Party of Georgia.

Some of the biggest highlights of the night came from recreating the film’s multiple musical moments. Deschanel, who reprised her role as Jovie, recreated her duet with Ferrell of “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” The table read also featured some famous faces sitting in to read for actors who were unable to participate. John Lithgow played Walter, Buddy’s father, a role originally played by James Caan. Meanwhile, the podcaster Jon Favreau filled in to play the role of the doctor — which was originally played by the director of Elf, who is also named Jon Favreau. Other celebs who turned out to participate included Ken Jeong, Danny Woodburn, Jenna Ushkowitz, Busy Philipps, Ed Helms, Bradley Whitford, Wanda Sykes and Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo, among others.

The event was held to raise money for Democrats’ efforts in the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off elections. The goal was to raise $400,000 for the cause, and donations reached almost $403,000 by the end of the table read.

Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel re-create ‘Elf’ duet during script reading

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Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel just gave fans of their popular film “Elf” an early Christmas…

12/14/2020 9:58 AM

 

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Harrison Ford is on board for a fifth installment of the Indiana Jones movie series, about 40 years after the first movie was released. The movie is expected to be released in July 2022, when Ford will be 80 years old.

Disney announced the return of Ford in his iconic role in a tweet, saying, “Lucasfilm is in pre-production on the next installment of Indiana Jones. At the helm is James @Mang0ld, director of Ford v Ferrari, and Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey.”  

The first Indiana Jones movie, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” came out in 1981, followed by “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in 1984 and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” in 1989. Then after almost two decades, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was released in 2008.

         

It’s official: Harrison Ford will return in a fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ movie

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Harrison Ford will be grabbing his whip and ramming on his hat for a fifth “Indiana Jones”…

12/11/2020 8:14 AM

 

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Oscar winner Mahershala Ali and Mad Men alum Jon Hamm have joined the voice cast for Amazon Prime’s animated series, Invincible. Ezra Miller, Clancy Brown, Djimon Hounsou, Jonathan Groff, Nicole Byer and Jeffrey Donovan were also added to the ensemble for the adaptation of “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman’s comic-book series.

Kirkman tweeted, along with the show’s casting news, “Whoa! Thread.”  “Invincible” focuses on teenager Mark Grayson, whose father, Nolan, is the most powerful superhero on the planet. When Mark turns 17, he begins to develop powers of his own.

Previously announced stars include Zachary Quinto, Khary Payton, J.K. Simmons, Walton Goggins, Steven Yeun, Seth Rogen, Zazie Beetz and Mark Hamill.

‘Invincible’ Adds Mahershala Ali, Nicole Byer, Jon Hamm and More to Voice Cast

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Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming animated superhero show “Invincible” has added…

12/06/2020 12:43 PM

 

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NBC’s Chicago Fire has paused production for two weeks after several members of the production team tested positive for COVID-19. The drama series, currently filming its ninth season, halted production on Sunday, Nov. 8 and will not resume for 14 days, or until on or after Nov. 22, due to increased precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Production was suspended after several individuals produced positive results. Those individuals, who are believed to be in Zone 1 (as series resumed productions, “zones” were created to provide protection to cast and crew members), performed duties that required close proximity to other members of the cast and crew. The test results triggered guidelines set by the state and county, such as contact tracing.

The shutdown comes just a little more than a month after a similar scenario played out on the set of Chicago Med. In late September, production on that series was paused for two weeks after a production team member tested positive for the virus. All three Chicago series – Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD — are filmed in Chicago, and Illinois recently set a record for a second day in a row with 12,657 new cases. The return to filming comes with a number of changes as production companies enact new safety measures, such as frequent testing and social distancing on set when possible.

Chicago Fire Shuts Down Production in Wake of Multiple Positive COVID Tests

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The mothership of NBC’s OneChicago franchise is hitting the pause button amid a COVID-19…

11/12/2020 10:34 AM

 

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