Can the venerable Scripps National Spelling Bee take on the look of a Winter Olympics or “American Idol”? Its backers are about to find out.
Organizers of the event, which has kept Americans trying to figure out how to connect the right letters for words ranging from “sanitarium” to “xanthosis” for nearly a century, want to add new elements to the mix that might make the contest look less like something for elementary-school students and more like “America’s Got Talent.”
Actor LeVar Burton, known for his turn as the host of public television’s “Reading Rainbow,” is joining the proceedings. And producers hope to boost “the Bee” with backstage looks at contestants and a set of vignettes that give viewers a peek at how the spelling champions made their way from school competitions to the national stage. It all takes place as Scripps, the longtime owner of the contest, takes...
Organizers of the event, which has kept Americans trying to figure out how to connect the right letters for words ranging from “sanitarium” to “xanthosis” for nearly a century, want to add new elements to the mix that might make the contest look less like something for elementary-school students and more like “America’s Got Talent.”
Actor LeVar Burton, known for his turn as the host of public television’s “Reading Rainbow,” is joining the proceedings. And producers hope to boost “the Bee” with backstage looks at contestants and a set of vignettes that give viewers a peek at how the spelling champions made their way from school competitions to the national stage. It all takes place as Scripps, the longtime owner of the contest, takes...
- 5/31/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
The CW Network has revealed the premiere dates for its summer programming, including “Coroner,” “Roswell, New Mexico,” “In the Dark,” “Wellington Paranormal,” “Devils” and “Mysteries Decoded.”
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
“Coroner,” the Canadian investigative procedural starring Serinda Swan, will return for its fourth season at 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. The season premiere will follow an episode of the Western series “Walker.”
Another series returning for its fourth season is the science fiction drama “Roswell, New Mexico.” The new season will premiere on Monday, June 6 at 8 p.m. The Season 4 debut of “In the Dark” follows at 9 p.m.
“Wellington Paranormal,” the supernatural comedy starring Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary, will return for its third season with back-to-back episodes on Wednesday, June 22, at 9 p.m. The premiere will come directly after an episode of the popular superhero series “The Flash” at 8 p.m.
The Season 2 premiere of international finance conspiracy thriller “Devils” airs on Thursday,...
- 4/8/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
The First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, will make a special appearance during the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards this Saturday. She is not the first First Lady to appear on the show – in 2012, Michelle Obama presented the Big Help Award to Taylor Swift.
Dr. Biden’s appearance at the Kids’ Choice Awards takes place during the Month of the Military Child and provides her with an opportunity to recognize and thank the children of our service members and veterans.
Appropriately, the audience will include 45 Southern California military children and their families.
Co-host Miranda Cosgrove will introduce the First Lady, who will speak on the resilience of today’s youngest generation — especially children of military members and veterans — and encourage young Americans to keep growing, learning, and giving back to their communities.
“The First Lady has long proven her commitment to youth and to families and we are...
Dr. Biden’s appearance at the Kids’ Choice Awards takes place during the Month of the Military Child and provides her with an opportunity to recognize and thank the children of our service members and veterans.
Appropriately, the audience will include 45 Southern California military children and their families.
Co-host Miranda Cosgrove will introduce the First Lady, who will speak on the resilience of today’s youngest generation — especially children of military members and veterans — and encourage young Americans to keep growing, learning, and giving back to their communities.
“The First Lady has long proven her commitment to youth and to families and we are...
- 4/8/2022
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Nickelodeon will feature TikTok stars, recent Oscar winners and Grammy nominated artists at the 35th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, the channel announced on Thursday.
Peyton List, Xavier Woods, Ralph Macchio, Unspeakable, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Jordan Fisher, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, Jace Norman, Charlie Puth, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Isaiah Crews, Isla Fisher have all been announced as participants for the show, which honors achievements in television, film, music and sports, as voted on by viewers of the Nickelodeon channel. The capacity in which the talent will be involved has yet to be disclosed.
The list of presenters follows the recent announcement that popular rappers Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow will be performing during the ceremony. Cudi will perform a melody of his singles “Stars in the Sky,” from the upcoming blockbuster film “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” as well as “Pursuit of Happiness.
Peyton List, Xavier Woods, Ralph Macchio, Unspeakable, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Jordan Fisher, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Heidi Klum, Terry Crews, Sofia Vergara, Jace Norman, Charlie Puth, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Isaiah Crews, Isla Fisher have all been announced as participants for the show, which honors achievements in television, film, music and sports, as voted on by viewers of the Nickelodeon channel. The capacity in which the talent will be involved has yet to be disclosed.
The list of presenters follows the recent announcement that popular rappers Kid Cudi and Jack Harlow will be performing during the ceremony. Cudi will perform a melody of his singles “Stars in the Sky,” from the upcoming blockbuster film “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” as well as “Pursuit of Happiness.
- 4/7/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Unforgettable is undergoing another casting change as it prepares to return, now on A&E, for its fourth season later this year.
RelatedExclusive: Revenge Alum Joins Unforgettable Season 4 as New Series Regular
Skeet Ulrich (Jericho) will play Eddie Martin, the husband of Poppy Montgomery’s Carrie, TVGuide.com is reporting. The role, first introduced in the Season 3 finale, was originally played by Michael Dempsey (Guiding Light).
The addition of Ulrich is merely the latest in a long line of casting shake-ups for the former CBS drama. Not only are Jane Curtin, Tawny Cypress and Dallas Roberts not returning as series regulars,...
RelatedExclusive: Revenge Alum Joins Unforgettable Season 4 as New Series Regular
Skeet Ulrich (Jericho) will play Eddie Martin, the husband of Poppy Montgomery’s Carrie, TVGuide.com is reporting. The role, first introduced in the Season 3 finale, was originally played by Michael Dempsey (Guiding Light).
The addition of Ulrich is merely the latest in a long line of casting shake-ups for the former CBS drama. Not only are Jane Curtin, Tawny Cypress and Dallas Roberts not returning as series regulars,...
- 5/20/2015
- TVLine.com
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