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Dusterhas bitten the dust. The Josh Holloway-Rachel Hilson period action thriller, which was co-created by J.J. Abrams, will not be returning for a second season of adventure. Despite critical acclaim, the series did not manage to find a steady audience, and has been cancelled by the newly rebranded HBO Max. The series was originally greenlit in 2020, and was filmed some time ago; the show's cast and crew have since moved on to other projects.

Deadline reports that Bad Robot, Abrams' production company, did attempt to shop the series to other platforms and streamers, but did not come to an agreement with any of them. In a statement, the network expressed gratitude to "amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank...

One of the biggest disappointments for fans regarding Gorr’s MCU debut in Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) was the character’s design, with many comic fans feeling it strayed too far from the original comic look. However, one Thor cosplay has righted this MCU wrong by showcasing both the God of Thunder and a comic-accurate Gorr.

Cosplayer The Fazgardian, whose Instagram showcases an impressive cosplay discography and features a bio that reads, “God of Thunder. Emerald Archer. Super Soldier. Jedi Master and Survivor. Protector of Hell’s Kitchen. The best he is at what he does. Made of Steel,” recently took to the platform to share a series of photos portraying one of the most kickass Thor cosplays to date.

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What makes this cosplay especially noticeable is its comic accuracy. Fazgardian recreates iconic scenes and covers primarily from Jason Aaron...

Despite being released almost a decade ago, Fallout 4 continues to be as popular as ever, with new and old players exploring the Commonwealth as they look for Shaun. However, in such a massive game, there are some details and tricks that even the most seasoned Sole Survivors may have missed that can make life in the wasteland just that little bit easier. From knowing where to find early game loot to gameplay features that can change any playthrough.

One of the best things about Fallout 4 is there is always something new to find, an odd little detail to spot, or a new way of doing things to learn. The Commonwealth is a big place packed with hidden locations and quests to keep even the most dedicated fan busy. While some of the secrets here might be well-known to veterans, others may surprise them, and with an influx of new players,...

Undoubtedly, one of the most iconic aspects of the Fallout franchise is its variety of Vaults, and Fallout 4 features seven of these underground bunkers for the Sole Survivor to explore. Despite being advertised as places of safety during a nuclear war, Vault-Tec's Vaults were anything but, with most being home to terrible experiments. Learning the story of each Vault can be both rewarding and interesting, with each one having a unique, tragic tale.

Fallout 4's Vaults are found in various locations all over the Commonwealth, with five found in the base game and two added with Dlc. While most can be found while completing quests, there are a couple that will require the Sole Survivor to seek them out on their own. These dangerous Vaults are all worth exploring at least once, to learn their secrets and find their loot, but a few are worth return trips.

Vault 111 - Cryogenic...

Traveling through the Commonwealth alone is no fun, and Fallout 4 provides the Sole Survivor with an array of companions to lighten the load. Each companion is unique with likes, dislikes, and clear goals that may or may not align depending on choices made throughout any playthrough. As each companion grows to trust the Sole Survivor, they will open up more, eventually leading to some great personal quests for a few, although some of these quests are definitely better than others.

Companion quests, while a staple of other series, are still somewhat new to the Fallout franchise, first appearing in Fallout: New Vegas before being adopted by Fallout 4 upon release. With 16 companions to recruit in Fallout 4, it is a little disappointing that not all of them get the same treatment with their personal stories expanded on in a quest. However, seven lucky companions do request the Sole Survivor’s help with personal missions,...

Rome Cooney has emerged as Survivor's latest supervillain. Sue Smey has emerged as a hero on the rise. And Andy Rueda has been called "Survivor George Costanza." But one silent assassin came out of the jungle with a massive move. The characters are coming out to play on Survivor 47! Following some exciting game moves, a key player was removed, allowing Rome Cooney to continue his dominance on the Lavo Tribe.

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Conrad Kellogg is first met while the Sole Survivor is still in their cryo pod during the introduction of Fallout 4, cruelly taking their spouse and son from them. Finding Kellogg is the focus of the main questline, as he serves as the main antagonist for the first act of the game. The cold-blooded mercenary has answers to the many questions surrounding the location of Shaun, but luckily, tracking him down is pretty straightforward.

Finding Kellogg takes place during the main questline and will follow directly from the previous quest "Getting a Clue". To trigger "Reunions", you must get into Kellogg's old house in Diamond City with Nick Valentine. There are a few ways to do this, such as persuading Mayor McDonough or stealing the key, but once inside, the house should be searched for...

Survivor fans unite with past players to condemn Jeff Varner's controversial posts targeting minority groups and political figures. Former Survivor villain Varner faced backlash for outing contestant Zeke Smith as transgender, leading to widespread shock and condemnation. Jeff Probst felt stunned and hoped for Varner's redemption after the Tribal incident, but fan and alum backlash has been overwhelming.

Fans of Survivor have been joining hands with alumni from the show to condemn the man who is deemed by many to be the most villainous player in the history of the game. The CBS reality competition series has not been short of villains in the course of its four-odd decades on screen.

Among those who could lay claim to the title of being the worst Survivor antihero ever is Richard Hatch, who in fact also won the very first season back in April 2000. He had had hopes of one day returning to the show,...

Fallout 4 is full of cheeky Easter eggs from various media. From locations to dialogue and characters, the game references Ghostbusters, Dark Souls, and more. Most Easter eggs aren't necessarily hidden, but are easily missed if players don't know where to look.

Fallout 4 is a game packed full of details and references to the lore of its universe and other games in the Fallout franchise. However, what some might have missed is that it also contains plenty of cheeky Easter eggs from other media. From Monty Python and Edgar Allan Poe to Blade Runner and Dark Souls, there are lots of fun hidden surprises to bring a smile to those who spot them.

Fallout has always had a great sense of humor, with Easter eggs popping up in the games from the very beginning, and Fallout 4 is no exception. Along with returning characters from Fallout 3, Fallout 4 has plenty of references to movies,...

The mysterious Railroad agent, Deacon, is always watching the Sole Survivor from the shadows in Fallout 4. Deacon can be found in various disguises in settlements like Diamond City, Bunker Hill, and Goodneighbor. Clues hint at Deacon's involvement from the start, with symbolic markings and secret projects revealing his intentions.

The world of Fallout 4 can be a dangerous and strange place, with raiders, super mutants, and Deathclaws seemingly at every turn. So the last thing any Sole Survivor needs on the plate as they search for their son is to deal with a stalker as well. However, all is not as it seems although someone definitely has their eye on them from the start their intentions appear to be benevolent.

Set in Boston and the surrounding Commonwealth, the Sole Survivor must team up with various factions in Fallout 4, both old and new to the franchise, to find their missing child. With...

Parvati Shallow revealed how Survivor producers influence players with strategic questions in a podcast appearance. She believes producers aim to make the show interesting by asking questions that can impact players' decisions. However, Shallow clarified that producers are not manipulative and do not feed players information as some fans may think.

Since Survivor has been on the air for decades, the show has aired many beloved seasons for new viewers to watch. Survivor has also starred many memorable cast members including one who was the show's first player to be medically evacuated and one who has had open-heart surgery.

No matter how many people have played Survivor, however, some players are considered the show's biggest legends, including Parvati Shallow. Thanks to Shallow's legendary status, she has played several times and that allowed her to learn and reveal a lot about the show. For example, Shallow once revealed how the show's producers influence the game.

Ghouls in Fallout offer a mix of horror, humor, and tragedy, with some standing out as the coolest characters in the wasteland. Set, the tyrannical leader of Necropolis, elevates ghouls but does so through xenophobia, making him a despot in cool clothing. Fog ghouls in Far Harbor bring a trendy spin on common enemies with their maritime flair and atmospheric radioactive fog.

Ghouls are one of the Fallout franchises most enduring and inspired creations. A more sympathetic take on the zombie trope, they brilliantly evoke the horror, humor, and human tragedy at the core of the setting. But there are certain ghouls who, through sheer suaveness or sharp attention to post-apocalyptic fashion, have managed to stand out from the pack as some of the coolest characters in the wasteland.

For the average ghoul, attaining cool status is a potentially Sisyphean task. Widely discriminated against for their gruesome appearance, smell, and...

Joining the Railroad in Fallout 4 has immediate benefits like unique weapons & companions. Continued support for the Railroad may lead to conflict with other factions like the Brotherhood of Steel. Completing the Railroad quest line can have major impacts on the game's ending and the fate of the Commonwealth.

Siding with any Fallout 4 faction has its consequences, and the Railroad is no exception. It's named for, styled after, and inspired by the real, historical Underground Railroad. Much as the Underground Railroad was a network of people, routes, and safe houses that helped people escape slavery, Fallout 4's Railroad employs similar methods to help Synths escape the Institute. The Railroad and its adherents are the biggest proponents of Synth humanity in the Commonwealth. They hold that the Institute denies Synths their due autonomy, and make it their life's work to help them escape.

A clandestine, tightly controlled operation, the Railroad can only...

Codsworth transforms into a menacing killing machine with upgrades in Fallout 4 - a look reminiscent of Terminator or Helldivers. The Automatron Dlc pack allows players to enhance their robot companions, such as Codsworth, with new parts and modifications. Upgrading Codsworth is recommended to keep up with tougher enemies in the game, ensuring his effectiveness and viability.

Codsworth may start off his Fallout 4 journey as a mild-mannered Mr. Handy that's satisfied to provide help and assistance to the Sole Survivor, but one player managed to make the robot into a terrifying Terminator-esque machine of death. Even when he hasn't been fitted with various upgrades and improvement, Codsworth is able to hold his own in battle but admittedly, that's not his primary function. Unlike the more devasting Mr. Gutsy variant, he doesn't have the kind of firepower that could take out small squad of raiders on his lonesome.

Over on Reddit, user...

Fallout 4's Vault-Tec rep and the TV show's Cooper share a tragic backstory, showcasing common themes in Wasteland. Both characters survived the Great War as ghouls, cursed with immortality & eternal loneliness. Cooper & Vault-Tec rep offer unique perspective on pre- & post-War world attitudes, contrasting other ghouls in the series.

A prominent character in Fallout 4 shares an uncommonly tragic fate with one from the Fallout TV show. Although the Fallout video games and TV show don't share any major characters, they do share lore. That means they feature a lot of the same concepts, and characters with similar backgrounds. These tenuous connections reveal which kinds of stories are common in the Wasteland, which in turn helps characterize the world of Fallout's setting.

But, in a rare coincidence, two characters from Fallout 4 and the Fallout TV show share similar backstories, in more ways than one. The similarities further extend to how they're...

The Hulk has an entire roster of 'Hulks' that make up his Marvel Comics franchise, and it seems the same thing is happening to the Juggernaut. Cain Marko isn't the only Juggernaut in Marvel Comics anymore, with Kid Juggernaut, the Survivor, and J2 also claiming the title. The Juggernaut's recent inclusion on the official X-Men team makes this the perfect time to expand upon his 'Juggernaut Family', and allow his budding franchise to thrive just like Hulk's.

The Juggernauts prominence in Marvel Comics is growing exponentially, not just in terms of his personal character growth, but as a figure with franchise potential akin to the Hulk. Indeed, the Juggernaut is no longer just some villain-of-the-week who pops up here and there to cause trouble for the X-Men - in fact, hes not even just one character anymore at all. More Juggernauts are being established in Marvel Comics right as Cain...

Each Fallout game features a unique protagonist with their own compelling backstory and impactful journey through the wasteland. The Vault Dweller, Chosen One, Lone Wanderer, Courier, and Sole Survivor have all left their mark on the Fallout franchise. Personal choices and actions define the experience for each protagonist, making the journey through these post-nuclear worlds memorable.

Despite every Fallout game being set in the same world on the same timeline, the developers have managed to make each protagonist feel unique. Fallout first launched only on PC in October 1997, and the game was an instant hit, being praised as one of the most immersive RPGs ever. This was due in large part to its main protagonist, the Vault Dweller, a trend that has continued through to the franchise's most recent (single-player) game, Fallout 4.

While Fallout 76 does have a story mode, the quests are more designed to help the player explore the...

Exclusive: Actress Susan Park has signed with Prototype Talent Agency for theatrical representation.

Park was most recently seen on the AppleTV+ dark comedy High Desert starring Patricia Arquette, and in Starz’s thriller Shining Vale, opposite Courteney Cox. Park is known for her lead role as “Jinju” on Season 1 of TNT’s Snowpiercer and for her role as Christine, Walton Goggins’ wife, on HBO’s hit comedy Vice Principals.

On the feature side, she was seen in the Randall Park rom-com, Always Be My Maybe, and opposite Brie Larson in Unicorn Store, both for Netflix. Additionally, Park both starred in and wrote on Blindspotting for Starz. She also created and directed the TV pilot, Lucy & Sara, which premiered at SXSW.

Park continues to be repped by Entertainment 360.

Founded by Brian Wittenstein in 2022, Prototype clients include Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), WWE’s Cody Rhodes (Arrow), Piper Curda (May December), Anne Winters...

Fallout season 2 will include more "side quests" and game elements to mirror the video game franchise. The show follows three strangers on quests in the wasteland of LA, resembling the gameplay structure of Bethesda games. There is a main quest focused on Lucy finding her father, along with optional side quests for more exploration and fun.

Fallout co-showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet tease more "side quests" and game elements in season 2. Based on the Bethesda video game franchise, Prime Video's series follows three strangers on separate quests who cross paths in the wasteland of Los Angeles, which was ravaged by an apocalyptic nuclear exchange more than 200 years ago. The show centers on three Fallout cast members and characters – Ella Purnell as the Vault Dweller Lucy, Walton Goggins as The Ghoul, and Aaron Moten as the Brotherhood of Steel member Maximus.

During a recent interview with GQ, Wagner and...

The nominations for the 20th BAFTA Games Awards were unveiled on Thursday, with Baldur’s Gate 3 and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 leading the pack with 10 and nine noms, respectively.

In the best game category, the two will compete against Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Dave the Diver and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

A total of 40 games across 17 categories were nominated today, according to the British Academy

Among the other top contenders are Alan Wake 2 with eight nominations, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor with six each, Dave the Diver and Hi-Fi Rush with five each, as well as Cocoon, Dredge, Final Fantasy XVI, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Viewfinder with four each.

The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London’s Southbank Centre on Thursday April 11. They will be streamed live around the world at 7 p.

Following the journey of boxer Rocky Balboa, Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise stands as some of his most renowned work across his extensive career. After the success of the original 1976 film, the action star reprised his role in multiple films under the franchise, facing off various opponents in the boxing ring. The third film in the series featured Rocky Balboa going off against one of the most iconic adversaries of the franchise, Clubber Lang, portrayed by Mr. T.

Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa

The film was a huge hit, grossing, $270 million at the box office. And its theme song, Eye of the Tiger by the rock band Survivor, has become one of the most notable aspects of the film. However, it was not what the makers initially wanted for the movie, as they originally aimed to feature Queen’s Another One Bites the Dust.

Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky 3 Almost...

While The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has had several updates and patches since its August 18th release, Gun Interactive recently implemented its first significant content update, boasting a variety of changes including new characters, a new map, and significant tweaks to gameplay. If you haven’t already picked a copy of the game up, there’s no better time to than now, and if you’ve already been playing, get ready to recalibrate your strategies, as the update provides some pretty substantial changes to the dynamic of the game across the board.

The most noteworthy aspect of the update is Nancy’s House, a brand new map that takes place at the home of the Family’s newcomer, Nancy Sawyer. As a first taste of what to expect of future maps outside of the original three, Nancy’s House is a refreshing change of pace for both The Family and the Survivors.

Society of the Snow, directed by Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona and Spain’s submission into the 2024 Oscar race, is based on the true story of the 1972 Andes flight disaster in which a flight carrying Uruguay’s Old Christians Club rugby team for a match in Santiago, Chile, crashed on a glacier at the Valle de las Lágrimas (Valley of Tears).

Of the 45 people aboard Flight 571 only 16 survived, including Roberto Canessa, who joined producer Belén Atienza and Bayona to discuss the film for Deadline’s Contenders Film: International.

The Netflix movie is adapted from Pablo Vierci’s 2008 book La Sociedad de La Nieve [Society of the Snow: The Definitive Account of the World’s Greatest Survival Story], which gives it distance from previous books and films about the story.

“You can that tell in this new take you have the gravitas, the weight of the time that has passed,” said Bayona. “It’s a much more spiritual book which was a challenge; what made the...

The rise of the Soulslike genre has, in some ways, defined the modern era of gaming. Like the Fps and Open-World genres before it, the Soulslike genre was born from the desires of its time and rebellion towards many industry trends. Of course, like the other greatest gaming genres, some Soulslike games are simply better than others.

Before we get into that, though, it’s important to define what a Souslike game is. While there is plenty of room for debate when formatting the exact definition of a Soulslike game, most entries into the genre feature some of these design elements:

– An emphasis on difficulty

– A checkpoint system that respawns enemies

– Role-playing elements that offer opportunities for character growth

– Encouraging player death to learn mechanics/environment navigation

– Indirect information related to narrative elements and gameplay mechanics

– Combat systems that focus on memorizing enemy movement and attack patterns

While a game...

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is an ambitious follow-up to 2019's Fallen Order, expanding on its predecessor in nearly every capacity while continuing the impactful story of Jedi Knight Cal Kestis and the crew of the Stinger Mantis. Set five years after the events of Fallen Order, Respawn Entertainment's Metroidvania-esque action-adventure game sees the iconic Star Wars galaxy further steeped in the fascist, Sith-controlled Galactic Empire. Survivor's narrative is multi-faceted, heartfelt, and mature, and while the gameplay side is equally compelling, its mechanics make few concessions for players who might not be immediately enthralled.

In the in-universe year 9 Bby, the Stinger Mantis crew that became something of a found family for Cal in Fallen Order has splintered. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor opens on a mission to Coruscant, the heart of the Empire, where Cal is tasked with retrieving state secrets for rebel guerrilla fighter Saw Gerrera. Saw does not...

With Star Wars Jedi: Survivor releasing soon, the game has a big opportunity to resolve one of major complaints regarding its predecessor - series protagonist Cal Kestis. Following the events at the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Survivor picks up the story after a lengthy five-year time skip, putting Cal and the crew of the Stinger Mantis in unfamiliar territory at the start of the sequel's story. Intended to expand on Fallen Order's story and gameplay, Survivor promises to introduce new characters, locations, and gameplay additions.

While Fallen Order was mostly well-received upon its release in 2019, with a story exploring the aftermath of the end of the Star Wars prequel series and a well-realized Jedi power fantasy using gameplay reminiscent of Sekiro, some aspects of the game were less liked than others. Namely, Star Wars Jedi protagonist Cal Kestis can, to some players, come off as a rather generic and boring main character,...

Eric Church, Zach Bryan, Zac Brown Band and Imagine Dragons are among the headliners set for this year’s three-weekend Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The lineup is split into three mini-festivals, taking place at a variety of venues on the weekends of June 22-24, June 29-July 1 and July 6-8.

The first weekend features headliners Church, Zac Brown Band and James Taylor and his All-Star Band along with Sheryl Crow, as well as undercard that boasts heavyweights like Cheap Trick, the Avett Brothers, Elvis Costello and the Imposters, Bleachers, Three 6 Mafia,...

A new story trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was released on March 20, and it has dropped some massive hints along with possibly setting up a link between Cal Kestis and the events of A New Hope. Survivor’s new trailer shows Cal no longer running from the Empire and demonstrates how he seems set to influence galactic history. While the trailer also confirms the return of Greez and Merrin, the overall plot of Survivor seems set to play a role in the future of the Star Wars universe.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will take place five years after Fallen Order in 9 Bby, when multiple major events in Star Wars occurred, including the plot of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which showed an organization known as The Path as one of the many growing movements opposing the Empire. Looking at the clues in the story trailer, there are a few ways...

Ben Foster (The Survivor), Justice Smith (Sharper), Katherine Waterston (Babylon) and Maria Bakalova (Bodies Bodies Bodies) are set to star in the Topic Studios thriller Floodplain from director Tim Sutton.

The film explores themes of family trauma, environmental justice and race via the story of a man (Foster) who must return to his hometown to help prevent a catastrophic flood and confront the mistakes from his past.

Floodplain reteams Topic Studios with Foster following their work together on Debra Granik’s Leave No Trace. Bill Gullo wrote the script, with Oscar nominee Jordan Horowitz (La La Land) of Original Headquarters to produce alongside Annie Marter (The Devil All the Time). Topic Studios will finance the pic, with Ryan Heller, Michael Bloom and Jennifer Westin exec producing for the company.

Crystal Bourbeau will introduce the project to buyers at EFM with UTA Independent Film Group, which is co-repping the domestic rights.

Michael Keaton (“Dopesick”) has been the Emmy front-runner for Best Movie/Limited Actor since he won Critics Choice and SAG Awards earlier this spring for his performance as a doctor grappling with the opioid crisis. But is he invincible? He has at least a couple of strong rivals who weren’t eligible to compete against him at those awards because their shows hadn’t aired yet. Could one of them take him down?

SEEReal-life women dominate TV Movie/Limited Actress Emmy race, with Amanda Seyfried on top

It’ll be a tall order. As of this writing Keaton gets leading odds of 7/2 based on the combined predictions of thousands of Gold Derby users. That includes a whopping 19 out of 21 Expert journalists who are betting on him to prevail. Gold Derby’s Editors who cover awards year-round are unanimous that he will prevail. He’s also backed by 17 of our Top...

ABC’s Designated Survivor entered the holiday break with 4.4 million total viewers and a 0.8 demo rating, rising 13 percent and a tenth from last week’s series lows. The sophomore drama also drew its biggest audience since Oct. 11.

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On the sitcom front, The Goldbergs (6.1 mil/1.6) and American Housewife (4.8 mil/1.3) each rose a tenth, while Speechless (4.6 mil/1.1) and Modern Family (5.9 mil/1.7) were steady.

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Elsewhere….

CBS | Survivor (8.7 mil/1.7) ticked down.

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Good grief! Christmas specials are in full swing, and the networks dusted off some of their biggest classics last week: ABC’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and CBS’ “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” In their inaugural 2017 runs, “Rudolph” (2.1 among adults 18-49) edged out “Charlie Brown” (1.8), giving a ratings edge to the reindeer with a very shiny nose.

“Rudolph,” which premiered in 1964, and “Charlie Brown,” which first bowed in 1965, are considered the key staples in a sea of primetime holiday specials, some of which have come and gone over the years. But both specials were overshadowed this year by a newcomer: “DreamWorks Trolls Holiday,” which averaged a 2.4 rating when it aired on Nov. 24, during the Thanksgiving weekend.

But there are plenty of caveats to all of this, since none of the specials actually faced off in the same time slot. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” performed respectably considering it aired in a tough Thursday 8 p.

Christmas + romance + cute puppies = A recipe for ratings success at Hallmark. The network known for its sappy made-for-tv movies hit it big over the Thanksgiving weekend with five nights of ratings gifts — making for its biggest week in network history. Among total viewers in cable, only “The Walking Dead” (and its companion “Talking Dead”) and NFL football did better than Hallmark’s Friday, Saturday, and Sunday movies.

The film “Switched for Christmas,” starring Candace Cameron Bure as identical twin sisters who swap lives for the holiday, became the most-watched telecast in Hallmark Channel history on Sunday night. The film averaged 5.8 million viewers after three days of DVR and video on demand usage. Mark Deklin, Eion Bailey, and Happy the Dog — see, it ticked all the Hallmark boxes — also starred.

Close behind, Saturday’s “Hallmark Hall of Fame” presentation, “The Christmas Train,” averaged 5.6 million viewers — beating the four broadcast networks on the night.

It turns out there’s enough to go around ratings-wise on Thursday night. NBC has taken hold of the Thursday Night Football package, which it shares with CBS (both of whom simulcast with NFL Network), and its fortunes on the night have grown substantially. Now with two nights of NFL, plus staples like “This Is Us” and “The Voice,” NBC easily won the week ending November 12 in adults 18-49, and scored its first total viewers victory of the season.

But on Thursday nights, ABC and CBS also have reason to crow in the 8 p.m. hour: “Grey’s Anatomy,” which just hit its 300th episode, remains a potent force. And “Young Sheldon” is developing into a new hit behind “The Big Bang Theory.” (Also in the hour, Fox’s “Gotham” and The CW’s “Supernatural” also perform relatively respectably, although not nearly at the same level).

Later on Thursday, ABC...

CBS’ Seal Team ended its weeks-long slide this Wednesday by delivering 7.2 million total viewers and a 1.1 demo rating, rising 16 percent and two tenths.

Bookending the freshman drama, Survivor (8.7 mil/1.7) and Criminal Minds (5.6 mil/1.0) were both up, with the latter rebounding from last week’s series lows.

Elsewhere….

The CW | Riverdale (1.4 mil/0.5) and Dynasty (655K/0.2) both hit season lows in audience while steady in the demo.

Fox | Empire (6.1 mil/2.0) was up, Star (3.75 mil/1.2) was flat.

Chuck Palahniuk is the author of novels such as Fight Club, Choke and Survivor. His new novella Legacy: An Off-Color Novella for You to Color, features colorable illustrations by two comic book artists and is available now from Dark Horse Books. In support of the novella, the author has penned an essay for The Hollywood Reporter titled "Confessions of a Failed Whore," in which he examines the concept of an artist selling out — and his own experiences with it.

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Fox’s coverage of the Houston Astros’ first-ever World Series championship win — a 5-1 Game 7 victory against the Dodgers of Los Angeles — delivered 28.2 million total viewers on Wednesday night (per finals), marking the second most-watched Fall Classic finale since 2004 (trailing only 2016’s Cubs/Indians thriller, which drew 40 million).

To go with that preliminary audience number, the final game scored an 8.2 demo rating in fast nationals.

TVLine readers gave the World Series an average grade of… J/K, we didn’t run a poll.

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Opposite the World Series….

ABC | Modern Family...

The CW’s Dynasty this Wednesday drew just 730,000 total viewers and a 0.2 demo rating, down 25 and 33 percent week-to-week.

Versus its premiere, the sudser reboot in Week 3 is now down 42 percent in audience and 33 percent in the demo. For comparison’s sake, fellow freshman Valor most recently drew 880K with a 0.2 rating.

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Opening the network’s night, Riverdale (1.61 mil/0.6) dropped some eyeballs while steady in the demo.

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The CW’s Riverdale this Wednesday drew 1.76 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating, slipping 25 percent from its record-setting Season 2 opener but still up sharply from its freshman average of 1 mil/0.4.

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Leading out of that, Dynasty (920K/0.3) in Week 2 lost 27 percent of its total audience while steady in the demo (matching Frequency‘s year-ago rating).

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Elsewhere….

Fox | Empire (5.7 mil/1.8) and Star (4.2 mil/1.3) each slipped two tenths, with the former marking new audience and demo lows.

CBS | Survivor (8.1 mil/1.8) rose a tenth,...

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 ratings -- New episodes: The Goldbergs, Speechless, Modern Family, American Housewife, Designated Survivor, Survivor, Seal Team, Criminal Minds, Empire, Star, The Blacklist, Law & Order: Svu, and Chicago Pd. Reruns: Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Masters of Illusion.Read More…...

Designated Survivor this Wednesday drew 4.8 million total viewers and a 0.9 demo rating as the conspiracy storyline came to a close, slipping 13 percent and two tenths from its Season 2 premiere to match series lows.

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On ABC’s sitcom front, The Goldbergs (5.7 mil/1.6), Modern Family (6.4 mil/1.9) and American Housewife (4.9 mil/1.4) each slipped two tenths from their season openers, while Speechless (4.6 mil/1.3) dipped one tenth.

Of note, Modern Family for the first time ever caught up to Fox’s Empire, tying for the nightly demo win.

Over on CBS, Survivor (8 mil/1.6) and Seal Team...

Which TV shows are doing the best? The worst? Cancelled or renewed? Wondering how your favorite series are doing in the ratings? Here are the season average ratings of the 2017-18 network TV shows -- through the end of week two (Sunday, October 1, 2017).ABC shows (so far): 20/20, American Housewife, Dancing with the Stars, Designated Survivor, The Goldbergs, The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder, Marvel's Inhumans, Modern Family, Shark Tank, Speechless, Ten Days in the Valley, and The Toy Box.CBS shows this season (so far): 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Bull, Criminal Minds, Hawaii Five-0, Kevin Can Wait, MacGyver, Me Myself & I, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, Scorpion, Seal Team, Survivor, Wisdom of the Crowd, and Young Sheldon.Read More…...

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 ratings -- New episodes: Survivor, Seal Team, Criminal Minds, Empire, Star, The Blacklist, Law & Order: Svu, Chicago Pd, The Goldbergs, Speechless, Modern Family, American Housewife, and Designated Survivor. Reruns: Arrow and Supernatural.Read More…...

CBS’ Seal Team premiere targeted 9.9 million total viewers and a 1.5 demo rating (per finals), delivering Wednesday’s largest audience and improving on time slot predecessor Criminal Minds’ previous average (7.5 mil/1.4).

The David Boreanaz-led drama, which TVLine readers gave an average grade of “B,” outdrew Criminal Minds‘ year-ago premiere (8.9 mil/1.9) yet was down in the demo with a significantly softer Survivor lead-in.

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Survivor (8.3 mil/1.8) ticked up from its spring opener but was down 13 and 22 percent from its year-ago premiere. Now airing an hour later, Criminal Minds (7 mil/1.3, average grade “B+”) slipped from its May...

When Erin Andrews made the decision to freeze her embryos a few years back, it was “just because it was all the rage.” But the choice proved to be fortuitous when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in Sept. 2016.

“It definitely took a serious turn for us,” Andrews, 39, tells Health for its July/August cover story of her chances of conceiving with fiancé Jarret Stoll. “I’m not young, we don’t know when we’re going to have a baby, we don’t know if this is going to come back.”

Andrews, a sideline reporter for NFL on Fox,...

CBS is gearing up for the start of the fall 2017 TV season. With returning favorites like The Big Bang Theory, Survivor and NCIS as well as newbies like Young Sheldon and Seal Team, the network has announced premiere dates for all of its fall shows.

Aside from 60 Minutes, CBS is kicking everything off with The Big Bang Theory's 11th season premiere on Monday, September 25 at 8/7c. A special preview of spin-off Young Sheldon will follow at 8:30/7:30c.

Oh, Baby! ABC’s Dirty Dancing delivered 6.6 million total viewers and a 1.4 demo rating, giving the network its most-watched Wednesday in nearly seven months (since the Cma Awards) and its best hump day rating since April 5.

TVLine readers gave the redo that nobody asked for an average grade of “D-“; be sure to peruse Andy Swift’s “burning questions” here.

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Elsewhere on the night….

The CW | Thursday-bound Arrow (1.72 mil/0.6, average TVLine reader grade of “A”) drew its best audience since Feb. 1 while ticking up a tenth in the demo.

CBS’ cancelled Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders wrapped its two-and-done run on Wednesday night with 4.2 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating (per finals), hitting and matching series lows.

Its penultimate episode, airing at 9/8c, did 4.9 mil and a 0.7. Opening the Eye’s night, Survivor (8.3 mil/1.7) was steady.

RelatedRenewal Scorecard: What’s Coming Back? What’s Getting Cancelled?

Elsewhere….

The CW | Arrow (1.44 mil/0.5) ticked down, The 100 (830K/0.3) was flat.

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Fox | Shots Fired (2.9 mil/0.8) and Empire (6.1 mil/2.2) were steady.

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NBC | Blindspot (4.3 mil/0.9, TVLine reader grade “B+”) and Svu (5.6 mil/1.2) ticked up,...

The Tiffany Network has announced their plans for the 2017-18 season. New shows include 9Jkl, By the Book, Instinct, Seal Team, Swat, Wisdom of the Crowd, Young Sheldon, and Me, Myself & I.Returning CBS TV shows include 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, The Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Bull, Code Black, Criminal Minds, Elementary, Hawaii Five-0, Kevin Can Wait, Life in Pieces, MacGyver, Madam Secretary, Man with a Plan, Mom, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, Scorpion, Superior Donuts, Survivor, and Undercover Boss. Here's the Fall 2017 schedule, followed by the CBS press release:Monday8:00-8:30 Pm -- The Big Bang Theory8:30-9:00 Pm -- Young Sheldon (N) (Special One Time Preview Sept. 25)8:30-9:00 Pm -- 9Jkl (N) (Premieres Oct. 2)9:00-9:30 Pm -- Kevin Can Wait9:30-10:00 Pm -- Me,...

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