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Shows include America's Got Talent, America’s Got Talent: All-Stars, America’s Got Talent: Extreme, America's Got Talent: Fantasy League, American Ninja Warrior, The Blacklist, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Deal or No Deal Island, Destination X, Dr. Wolf, For God and Country, Found, Gone, Good Times, Grand Crew, Grosse Pointe Garden Society, Happy's Place, The Irrational, La Brea, LA Fire & Rescue, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Lopez vs. Lopez, The New World, Night Court, Password, Quantum Leap, St. Denis Medical, Suits: LA, Surviving Earth, Transplant, The Voice, The Wall, The Weakest Link, Who Do You Think You Are?, Yes, Chef! ...

Maternal Mystery

Disney+ has dropped first-look images for its upcoming U.K. original series “The Stolen Girl,” a psychological thriller toplining Denise Gough, Holliday Grainger, Ambika Mod and Jim Sturgess.

The five-part limited series, previously developed under the working title “Playdate,” comes from scribe Catherine Moulton (“Baptiste”) and helmer Eva Husson (“Mothering Sunday”). The project adapts Alex Dahl’s bestselling page-turner “Playdate.”

The story follows Elisa, a mother whose world implodes after her nine-year-old daughter Lucia vanishes during what was meant to be an innocent sleepover. The seemingly perfect host mother Rebecca, along with her daughter Josie, disappear without a trace – leaving behind only a vacant holiday rental where their supposed family home once stood.

As authorities launch a Europe-wide search, scrutiny falls heavily on Elisa and her husband Fred while family secrets bubble to the surface. Narrative promises to explore whether Rebecca’s shocking actions could have deeper justification than initially apparent.

Rod Stewart is taking aim at Gregg Wallace, accusing the former U.K. “Celebrity MasterChef” host of “humiliating” his wife Penny Lancaster, who was on the BBC show in 2021 and was eliminated during the quarter-finals.

“Good Riddance Wallace … You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that part cut out didn’t you?,” the British pop and rock singer and song writer wrote in an Instagram post. “You’re a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got you.”

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Stewart’s comments follow news that producer Banijay U.K. is investigating “complaints from individuals in relation to historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows.”

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay U.K., we feel that...

Gregg Wallace, a host on the U.K. version of BBC’s “MasterChef,” is stepping down from his role amid an investigation launched this week into “historical allegations of misconduct.”

According to production company Banijay UK, the BBC received complaints from individuals in relation to “historical allegations of misconduct while working with presenter Gregg Wallace on one of our shows.”

“Whilst these complainants have not raised the allegations directly with our show producers or parent company Banijay U.K., we feel that it is appropriate to conduct an immediate, external review to fully and impartially investigate,” the company said in a statement. “While this review is under way, Gregg Wallace will be stepping away from his role on MasterChef and is committed to fully co-operating throughout the process.”

The investigation comes after BBC News reported that the 60-year-old was accused by 13 different people of making inappropriate sexual comments to co-workers over a period of 17 years.

Star Trek's Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden) meeting Nurse Christine Chapel (Jess Bush) is likely impossible, but the actresses just crossed over in Gates McFadden's podcast, InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are? Since 2021, Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard's Gates McFadden has hosted an intimate, conversational podcast from The Nacelle Company. InvestiGates season 3 just premiered, dropping three new episodes with Star Trek guests Sonequa Martin-Green, Michelle Hurd, and Jess Bush.

Since 1987, Gates McFadden has portrayed Dr. Beverly Crusher, Chief Medical Officer of the USS Enterprise-d and E, as part of the main cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation and continuing in the four Tng movies. McFadden reprised Beverly to great acclaim in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Although the character of Nurse Christine Chapel was originated by Majel Barrett-Roddenberry in Star Trek: The Original Series, Jess Bush portrays the younger Chapel in the prequel Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,...

I did wonder how well Good Omens would translate from book to screen. Well, it worked, and now we’re ready to see how it all comes to an end. Well, sort of. We’re not “ready” ready, but it does need an ending.

This is one of those series that can’t be duplicated. There isn’t anything else out there that matches the energy, but there are a fair few shows that come somewhat close. It all depends on the elements you want to gain from Good Omens in other works.

Here are six shows worth watching.

The Magicians -- "Fillory and Further" Episode 513 -- Pictured: (l-r) Olivia Taylor Dudley as Alice Quinn, Stella Maeve as Julia Wicker, Rain Steele as Merritt/Plum, Arjun Gupta as Penny Adiyodi, Summer Bishil as Margo Hanson -- (Photo by: James Dittiger/Syfy) The Magicians

When it comes to the supernatural elements and the relationships,...

In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, reality TV star Gemma Collins examines her family history, with a particular focus on her mother’s side. Collins knows very little about her mother’s family history beyond the fact that her mother, Joan, was fostered as an infant. This topic has always been difficult for […]

Who Do You Think You Are?: Gemma Collins...

In the upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?”, Gemma Collins takes center stage as she embarks on a journey to uncover her family history. Known for her vibrant personality and presence in the world of reality TV, Gemma is not just a businesswoman and social media star; she is also a curious daughter eager to learn about her roots. This episode promises to be a heartfelt exploration as Gemma delves into her mother’s past.

Gemma has always known quite a bit about her father’s side of the family, but her mother’s history remains a mystery. Joan, Gemma’s mother, was fostered as a baby, and this topic has been sensitive for both of them. However, in this episode, Joan finally opens up to Gemma, sharing insights and memories that have long been kept in the shadows. This moment of vulnerability is expected to bring...

In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, singer Olly Murs looks into his family history, with a particular focus on his late grandfather, Eddie, and his roots in Latvia. Olly, who rose to fame after winning The X Factor in 2009, has always considered Essex his home. However, he is curious to […]

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In the upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?”, viewers will follow Olly Murs as he embarks on a heartfelt journey to uncover his family roots. The episode, airing at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, September 19, 2024, on BBC One, promises to be an emotional exploration of identity and heritage.

Since winning The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs has become a global sensation, filling arenas and winning hearts. However, despite his fame, he feels a strong connection to his home in Essex. Many people think he is solely from Essex, but Olly reveals a surprising twist—he is actually a quarter-Latvian. This episode will delve into the story of his late grandfather, Eddie, who hailed from Latvia.

Olly’s quest for knowledge begins with a visit to his father, Pete. This moment sets the stage for a deeper understanding of his family’s history. As Olly uncovers the layers of his ancestry,...

Olympic gold medallist Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill explores her family history in this episode of Who Do You Think You Are? The track and field athlete attributes her success to determination and hard work and wonders if these traits run in her family. Ennis-Hill, who grew up in Sheffield, begins her journey in the Peak District, […]

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On Thursday, September 12, at 9:00 Pm, *Who Do You Think You Are?* returns with an inspiring episode featuring Olympic gold medalist Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill. Known as one of the world’s greatest track and field athletes, Jess has always attributed her success to determination and hard work. In this episode, she embarks on a journey to explore whether these qualities are traits that have been passed down from her ancestors.

Growing up in Sheffield, Jess shares a close bond with her grandparents on her mother’s side. This connection fuels her desire to delve into her family’s history. As she uncovers her roots, viewers will see how her past shapes her identity and influences her life today.

This episode promises to be both heartwarming and enlightening, offering insights into the personal stories behind Jess’s achievements. Fans of the show and sports enthusiasts alike will not want to miss...

On Thursday 5 September 2024, BBC One broadcasts Who Do You Think You Are?!

Rose Ayling-Ellis Season 21 Episode 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode titled “Rose Ayling-Ellis” of “Who Do You Think You Are?” is set to air on BBC One, featuring the beloved actress and campaigner as she explores her family history. Rose, known for her role in “EastEnders” and her victory on “Strictly Come Dancing,” has used her platform to advocate for deaf rights. In this episode, she embarks on a personal journey to uncover her roots, intrigued by the possibility of Italian ancestry on her father’s side and hoping to discover some family drama on her mother’s side.

Rose begins her exploration by visiting her mother in Kent, eager to learn more about their family’s past. During this visit, her mother shares an intriguing picture of Rose’s three-time great-grandmother, which sparks Rose’s curiosity about her heritage.

In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, former EastEnders actress and Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis explores her family history, uncovering stories of resilience and strength. Having campaigned for deaf rights, Rose now turns her attention to her ancestors, hoping to confirm rumours of Italian ancestry on her father’s side and expecting to […]

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In Season 21, Episode 4 of “Who Do You Think You Are?” airing on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on BBC One, viewers will follow Rose Ayling-Ellis on her emotional journey to uncover her family history. Known for her captivating performances on “EastEnders” and for winning “Strictly Come Dancing,” Rose has used her platform to advocate for deaf rights. Now, she turns her focus to exploring her roots, intrigued by a rumor of Italian ancestry on her father’s side and hoping to find some drama on her mother’s side.

Rose begins her quest by visiting her mother in Kent, where she discovers an intriguing picture of her three-time great-grandmother. This connection to her past sparks curiosity and excitement as Rose dives deeper into her family’s history. The episode promises to unveil fascinating stories and reveal hidden secrets that have shaped Rose’s heritage.

As Rose navigates through her ancestry,...

In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, Melanie Chisholm, also known as Sporty Spice from the Spice Girls, looks into her family history. With success as both a member of a world-famous girl band and an award-winning solo artist, Melanie attributes her drive and resilience as contributing factors and wonders if these […]

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On Thursday 29 August 2024, BBC One broadcasts Who Do You Think You Are?!

Melanie Chisholm Season 21 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” on BBC One features Melanie Chisholm, known to many as Sporty Spice from the iconic girl band The Spice Girls. Now an award-winning solo artist, Melanie is curious to explore whether the drive and resilience that fueled her success might be traits she shares with her ancestors.

Melanie’s journey begins in Liverpool, the city that both sides of her family call home. As she delves into her family history, Melanie hopes to uncover stories and connections that reveal more about where she comes from and how it might have shaped the person she is today.

This episode promises to offer an intimate look at Melanie’s roots, providing fans with a deeper understanding of the star beyond her public persona. It...

On Thursday 22 August 2024, BBC One broadcasts Who Do You Think You Are?!

Paddy McGuinness Season 21 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” features presenter, actor, and comedian Paddy McGuinness. This episode promises to be an intriguing journey into Paddy’s family history. Paddy knows very little about his ancestors, except for the name of one grandparent. With the surname McGuinness, he suspects there may be Irish roots waiting to be uncovered.

In this episode, Paddy sets out to explore his family’s past. He is curious about where in Ireland his relatives might have come from and what stories are hidden in his family tree. The search for answers will take him on a path filled with discoveries, as he digs into historical records and connects with his heritage.

Fans of the show can look forward to a blend of humor and heartfelt moments...

In this episode of Who Do You Think You Are?, presenter, actor, and comedian Paddy McGuinness sets out to uncover his family history, beyond what little he knows about his grandparents. With the surname McGuinness, he suspects Irish roots, but the specifics remain a mystery. Paddy, born and raised in Bolton, lost both his parents […]

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In this episode of BBC One’s Who Do You Think You Are?, actor Vicky McClure, known for her role as Detective Inspector Kate Fleming in Line of Duty, sets out to uncover the mysteries in her family tree. The episode airs on Thursday, 15 August 2024, at 9:00 pm. Vicky begins her exploration by focusing […]

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Debuting this fall, Magnolia Network will launch its all-new, family-friendly, unscripted content slate created for Max. From ambitious large-scale competitions to out-of-the-box social experiments, this premium content initiative for Max will be produced specifically for the whole household to watch and enjoy together, filled with elements of surprise, delight, and authenticity.

Executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, the new series set to premiere this fall on Max include Roller Jam, Second Chance Stage, and Human vs. Hamster. In addition, the network unveiled its lineup of talent headlining these new series, including Jordin Sparks, Martina McBride, Taye Diggs, Johnny Weir, and more.

“We’re thrilled to launch this fun, ambitious and expansive unscripted slate on Max this fall,” said Allison Page, President of Magnolia Network.

“By leveraging our storytelling and production expertise for these imaginative formats, we aim to surprise and delight viewers of all ages and create opportunities for...

Exclusive: Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been played by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet on the big screen.

He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.

Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.

The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.

We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...

Exclusive: Spoke Studios, the Wheelhouse production company behind series including Netflix’s Buying Beverly Hills, is looking for a new boss after the departure of Pam Healey.

Healey has been President of the company for the last two and Deadline understands that she is moving on.

Spoke Studios is behind series including food show Secret Chef, social experiment Got To Get Out and reality series Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez at Hulu and King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch, which has been renewed for a second season at Netflix.

“We appreciate Pam’s contributions over the last two years. Wheelhouse’s deep bench of creative executives continue to drive our current wave of success with new sales and renewals. We are deeply engaged in the search for the long-term leader of our flagship prodco to join our exceptional team,” Wheelhouse CEO Brent Montgomery said.

It comes as Wheelhouse recently secured its first outside investment.

In 2021, Pointless fans had to come to terms with the fact that change is the only constant in this crazy, crazy world when the show’s co-creator and co-host Richard Osman left to pursue other career opportunities such as being an incredibly successful crime novelist, and taking the main seat on his own game show Richard Osman’s House of Games.

Good for Richard Osman, it all seems to be very going well for him. But for Pointless?

Taking its cue from satirical current affairs show Have I Got News For You?, which settled on a revolving carousel of guest hosts when its regular host Angus Deayton was forced to step down instead of plumping for a permanent chair, Pointless has welcomed a series of co-hosts in the past couple of years.

First up were Sally Lindsay, Stephen Mangan, Lauren Laverne, Alex Brooker, Konnie Huq and Ed Gamble. Next came Andi Oliver,...

Molly Shannon, who mined her Irish background to create delightful characters on Saturday Night Live and beyond, is the latest honoree to be announced for the 18th annual Oscar Wilde Awards.

The event, organized by the US-Ireland Alliance, celebrates the work of those from Ireland — and those with Irish roots, as in Shannon’s case — who contribute to film, television and music. It’s set for March 7, three days before the Academy Awards, at the Santa Monica home of Bad Robot, J.J. Abrams and Katie McGrath’s production company.

Shannon, who grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, joins previously announced honorees Pierce Brosnan (born in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland) and Oscar-winning VFX artist Richard Baneham (born in Dublin).

“Molly’s Irish American characters on Saturday Night Live — like Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O’Malley — are iconic,” Trina Vargo, founder of the US-Ireland Alliance, said in a statement.

“The impact...

Former Strictly Come Dancing star Len Goodman has died, aged 78.

The dance expert, who served as head judge on the hit BBC series from its launch in 2004 until 2016, had recently been admitted to a hospice in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, following a short illness. He is reported to have been diagnosed with bone cancer.

Tributes have poured in for Goodman after his agent announced the star’s death, stating: “It is with great sadness to announce that Len Goodman has passed away peacefully, aged 78.

“A much loved husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by family, friends and all who knew him.”

As well as Strictly, Goodman was a judge on Dancing with the Stars, the US version of the competition from 2005 to 2022. He was replaced on Strictly after his 2016 departure by Shirley Ballas.

Tuesday (25 April) would have been Goodman’s 79th birthday.

The Woolwich-born TV personality was an aspiring footballer as a youngster,...

Warning: The Following Interview Contains Spoilers for Star Trek: Picard Season 3With her starring role in Star Trek: Picard season 3 and her podcast, InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are?, Gates McFadden is reconnecting with Star Trek fandom while winning over a new generation. McFadden reprises her iconic role of Dr. Beverly Crusher in Star Trek: Picard season 3 alongside the rest of the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation.

McFadden also hosts her own podcast, InvestiGates, which is in its second season. Produced by The Nacelle Company, InvestiGates features Gates joined by her fellow Star Trek actors for intimate conversations about their careers and their lives. InvestiGates season 2's guests include William Shatner, Kate Mulgrew, Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, and Anson Mount, with new episodes streaming Tuesdays.

Related: Wesley Crusher Is Now A Big Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Question

Screen Rant had the absolute pleasure to chat with Gates McFadden about season 2 of InvestiGates,...

This article contains spoilers for "Star Trek: Picard." It also contains references to domestic and child abuse, so reader discretion is advised.

Art often imitates life, but in the case of "Star Trek: Picard," that seems completely intentional. The series has completely blurred the lines between Jean-Luc Picard, the Starfleet officer who likes his Earl Grey hot, and Patrick Stewart, the British actor who has become a worldwide treasure. The series deals heavily with the idea of legacy, and the third season has dug into the concept even further as Picard reconciles the fact that he has a long-lost son, Jack Crusher (Ed Speelers). Picard had a difficult childhood and contentious relationship with his own father (as detailed in season 2 of "Picard"), and it's clear that the idea of fatherhood makes him uneasy as a result. Stewart has been honest about his own struggles in childhood as well, revealing that...

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Airing on the NBC television network, the Who Do You Think You Are? TV show returns to the network after 10 years. Each week, a different celebrity guest goes on a poignant search to trace their family tree with the help of genealogists, historians, and experts. Together, they unlock past mysteries and unbelievable real-life stories across the world and...

Pose star Billy Porter got emotional on the season premiere of NBC‘s Who Do You Think You Are? as he uncovered some traumatic family secrets. During the episode, Porter talked with Ancestry Family Historian / Genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith about what really happened to his great-grandfather, Thomas Henry Richardson. “I do remember hearing a story that my great-grandfather got shot in the back,” Porter recalled (via Yahoo). “That’s as far as the conversation went.” Sewell-Smith informed Porter that white newspapers at the time wrote stories “in a particular way” that differed from Black newspapers and showed him a report from the Pittsburgh Courier that identified that Porter’s great-grandfather was shot and killed by a police officer.  The story revealed that the Emmy-winning actor’s great-grandfather was shot in the breast, not his back. “Investigation discloses fact that white police officer ‘with reputation for shooting’ killed Joseph Richardson in cold blood,...

After nearly 10 years, Who Do You Think You Are? is back on NBC, premiering on July 10 with six new episodes. The show from executive producers Lisa Kudrow and Dan Bucatinsky’s will this season feature Allison Janney, Zachary Levi, Nick Offerman, Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto, and Bradley Whitford as they go on poignant searches to trace their families trees with the help of genealogists, historians, and experts. The docuseries’ return comes as more and more people are becoming interested in exploring their ancestry and genealogy. Bucatinsky tells us why that is and previews what to expect. What do you think makes now the right time to bring back this series for viewers and for the celebrity guests? Dan Bucatinsky: We’ve been doing this show for 10 years now — we can’t quite believe it — but there’s a messaging in this show that I think happens that is sort of under the surface,...

A Ninja Warrior obstacle course is under consideration to become a new part of the Modern Pentathlon event at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

The Modern Pentathlon had been comprised of swimming, fencing, running and shooting and horse riding disciplines. But after Germany’s coach Kim Raisner was disqualified from the 2020 Tokyo Games for hitting a horse, Saint Boy, as she tried to assist pentathlete Annika Schleu ahead of a show jumping round, it was decided last November to drop riding from the event.

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Summer is here, and the TV landscape is heating up. For those who’ve been waiting for something new on your screens, here is Deadline’s annual list of the season’s premiere dates for new and returning series. It covers more than 175 broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting between June 15 and mid-September, ahead of Premiere Week. Please send any additions or adjustments to erik@deadline.com. We’ll update the list regularly as more dates are revealed.

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June 16:

The Old Man (FX, new drama series)

Rutherford Falls (Peacock, Season 2)

Players (Paramount+, new comedy series)

The Dog House: UK

Impractical Jokers

Doug to the Rescue

June 17:

The Summer I Turned Pretty (Prime Video, new drama series)

Home (Apple TV+, Season 2)

The Lake

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Exclusive: Veteran unscripted producer and executive Pam Healey has been named president of Wheelhouse Entertainment’s flagship production company Spoke Studios.

Based in Los Angeles, the former Shed Media and High Noon executive will lead all creative efforts and growth strategies for the prodco. Among Spoke’s marquee projects are four Netflix series – including Hype House and the upcoming Goldin Auctions with Executive Producer Peyton Manning, as well as multiple series for Hulu, More Power for History, starring Tim Allen, and a slate of more than a dozen new series and projects.

Concurrently, Spoke Studios’ Will Nothacker, who has been key to development of the current slate, will return to his production roots in an expanded role as executive vice president of programming for Wheelhouse Entertainment, running the in-house production services and production management arm of the company. For Spoke Studios, Nothacker will work hand in hand with Healey; he...

The peacock network has announced its plans for the 2022-23 broadcast season. Returning NBC shows include American Auto, The Blacklist, Capital One College Bowl, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Grand Crew, La Brea, Law & Order, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, New Amsterdam, Saturday Night Live, That's My Jam, The Voice, The Wall, and Young Rock.

New series include LA Fire and Rescue, Lopez vs. Lopez, Million Dollar Island, Night Court, Quantum Leap, and The Wheel.

Upcoming new and returning summer shows include American Ninja Warrior, America's Got Talent, Dancing with Myself, Password, and Who Do You Think You Are? (returns after seven seasons on TLC),Read More…...

The future of high-profile unscripted NBC series including Amy Poehler’s Making It and Kristen Bell’s Family Game Fight! is up in the air as the network has indefinitely parked them.

Making It, Family Game Fight and AGT: Extreme did not make it into NBC’s schedule and it seems that they are the latest non-scripted series to neither be canceled or renewed – in a growing trend as highlighted by Fox earlier this morning as well as ABC with series such as Supermarket Sweep and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

It comes as the network has revealed that two of its other big unscripted series The Wheel and Million Dollar Island will launch in midseason.

Making It, which is co-hosted by Parks and Recreation stars Poehler and Nick Offerman, has run for three seasons on the network. The craft competition premiered in July 2018, its second season debuted in...

The peacock network is gearing up for summer and has announced premiere dates for four new and returning TV series -- America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, Dancing with Myself, and Who Do You Think You Are?.

The latter show aired for three seasons on NBC before being cancelled in 2012. It was revived by TLC in 2013 and ran on the cable channel until 2018. It was announced in 2019 that the show would be coming back to NBC but, the return was delayed by the pandemic.

Here's more information from the network:

NBC Sets Summer Lineup With Big Stars And High Stakes

All-New Programming Kicks Off Week of May 31 with "America's Got Talent" and New Series "Dancing with...

“Black Bird,” a limited series starring Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser, will premiere on Apple TV Plus this July 8, the streamer announced Thursday.

Based on James Keene and Hillel Levin’s true crime memoir “In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption,” “Black Bird” stars Egerton as Keene, a police officer’s son who is sentenced to 10 years in a minimum security prison for drug dealing. While serving his sentence, he is offered a chance for early parole, on the condition that he move to a prison for the criminally insane and befriend serial killer Larry Hall (Hauser). Keene reluctantly agrees to the unusual case, and develops a complicated relationship with Hall as he attempts to discover the truth behind the murders the convict is suspected of committing. In addition to Egerton and Hauser, the series also stars Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear and Ray Liotta.

NBC announced its roster of upcoming summer programs on March 31. Among the list is the return of beloved reality competition shows like America’s Got Talent Season 17 and the series premiere of Dancing with Myself, plus a star-studded list of appearances for the next season of Who Do You Think You Are?, marking its return to NBC. “With a proven track record of winning for 11 consecutive years, NBC once again delivers an upcoming lineup of mega summer premieres,” the network said in a statement. “Big stars, high-stakes competition and an Emmy Award-winning series make NBC the must-watch destination for the whole family.” Here, check out the shows that will dominate NBC’s summer programming (all of which will be available for next-day streaming on Peacock) and their premiere dates. America’s Got Talent Season 17 This is Not a drill! #AGT returns May 31 on @nbc! pic.twitter.com/j1CceT5BNk — America’s...

NBC is making its summer reality plans. The network today set premiere dates for a quartet of unscripted series: America’s Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, the NBC return of Who Do You Think You Are? after a decade and the new competition show Dancing with Myself.

Season 17 of summer juggernaut America’s Got Talent will launch from 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, followed by the series premiere of Dancing with Myself, a competition whose dance creators include Nick Jonas and Shakira. Jonas replaced the originally announced Shaquille O’Neal a couple of weeks ago.

American Ninja Warrior returns for Season 14 with a two-hour premiere starting at 8 p.m. Monday, June 6. Hosts Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall are back to call the early-round action from San Antonio and Los Angeles ahead of the national finals in Las Vegas.

Sunday, July 10, will mark the network return of ancestral-genealogical series Who Do You Think You Are?,...

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Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru, best known for hit Amazon Prime Video India series “The Family Man,” are partnering with Netflix on series “Guns & Gulaabs” under their D2R Films banner. “The series is set to uniquely blend the romance of the 90s with a crime thriller while effortlessly lacing it in humor,” according to Netflix. The series is created, directed and produced by Krishna and Nidimoru, who also write alongside Suman Kumar and Sumit Arora.

Krishna and Nidimoru said: “Last year, we had a great outing on Netflix with our indie gem, ‘Cinema Bandi.’ And now we look forward to a larger collaboration on our first Netflix series, ‘Guns & Gulaabs.’ We are especially thrilled to roll out this wicked genre mash with some of the finest cast and crew from our country.”

Tanya Bami, series head, Netflix India, said: “Bringing their unique storytelling style to Netflix, Raj & Dk blend romance,...

Compensation

Visual effects and animation studio Dneg, whose credits include “Dune” and “No Time to Die,” will pay enhanced overtime to its U.K. employees.

From October, Dneg will pay overtime at 1.5x rate to all U.K. staff in non-management positions for all incremental time that they are asked to work beyond the standard 40-hour week. The move will bring Dneg’s U.K. overtime policy in line with its studios in North America and applies across its film and episodic visual effects, Dneg Animation and ReDefine operations, including its artist, production, technology and support teams.

The decision is a departure from the existing U.K. industry norm, where employees are compensated for overtime with paid time off after a project is completed.

Dneg has won multiple awards over the years. In 2021 alone, the company won the visual effects BAFTA and Oscar for Christopher Nolan‘s “Tenet.”

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Based on the graphic novel, Samurai Shirô, by Danilo Beyrouth, Yakuza Princess is like a bloody, violent, no holds barred episode of NBC’s Who Do You Think You Are? as the film follows a young woman on her journey to discover family truths. A film about loss, with themes of identity and belonging, and in a stylish, thrilling, and mysterious neo-noir package with strong elements from the jidaigeki genre and samurai history, Vicente Amorim’s Yakuza Princess treads in the footsteps of a dark legacy.

A home sits beneath the hills as a flag burns ahead. A family is met with bullets and steel, a dynasty of crime in Osaka is believed to be destroyed. But in present-day São Paulo, the family’s sole survivor embodies its fighting spirit as she trains in Kendo, a traditional Japanese martial art derived from the fighting methods of samurai. Akemi (singer-songwriter Masumi...

Sbs head of entertainment and food Susie Jones is set to join Netflix Anz as a creative executive, becoming the fifth member of the streamer’s local content team.

Jones will work across scripted and unscripted as part of the newly created role, which will begin in September.

She joined Sbs in 2016 as commissioning editor for documentaries, and has since been involved in screening multiple seasons of Who Do You Think You Are? , The Ghan, Secrets of Our Cities, Addicted Australia, See What You Made Me Do, and Every Family Has a Secret.

Prior to that, Jones oversaw the development at Matchbox Pictures. She has also worked in the UK at the BBC, and spent more than 15 years spent as a freelance director and producer for a range of content across Sbs, ABC, Network Ten, Nine, Seven Network, and the Discovery Channel.

Her appointment at Netflix comes almost exactly a...

Screen Australia has appointed Alex West as head of documentary, following the departure of Bernadine Lim earlier this year.

West brings over 25 years of screen experience to the role, having worked as a documentary producer, filmmaker, writer, and director, as well as in screen agency investment program management.

He has previously directed projects in partnership with the BBC, ABC, Seven Network, Sbs, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and Channel 4.

He will oversee the documentary unit at Screen Australia from July 5, reporting to head of content, Sally Caplan.

West said he was “particularly honoured and excited” to be joining the Screen Australia’s documentary team in the current climate.

“More than ever documentaries and factual programs play a crucial role revealing important truths and knowledge about our lives, society, and culture past, present, and future,” he said.

“I am looking forward to getting started working with filmmakers and producers all across...

The peacock network has announced its plans for the 2021-22 broadcast season. Returning NBC shows include The Blacklist, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago Pd, Dateline NBC, Kenan, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Making It, Mr. Mayor, New Amsterdam, Saturday Night Live, This Is Us, The Voice, Who Do You Think You Are? (returns after seven seasons on TLC), and Young Rock

New series will include spin-off AGT: Extreme, American Auto, American Song Contest, Grand Crew, Home Sweet Home, La Brea, LA Fire and Rescue, Law & Order: For the Defense, Ordinary Joe, That's My Jam, The Thing About Pam, and The Wheel.

The fates of shows like Debris, Ellen's Game of Games, Good Girls, Manifest, and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist have yet to be decided. Read More…...

Eight of Australia’s most celebrated personalities from the world of music, politics, stage, television and film join the new season of Who Do You Think You Are? when it returns to Sbs on Tuesday 8 June at 7.30pm.

Celia Pacquola, Malcolm Turnbull, Denise Drysdale, Jeff Fatt (The Wiggles) and Uncle Jack Charles join the cast of the genealogy series, which takes personalities on a revealing journey into their past, sharing their emotion and surprise as they uncover stories at the heart of their family history. The 12th season also features Grant Denyer, Chris Bath and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

Who Do You Think You Are? is produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production Australia for Sbs.

The post ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ (Season 12 Trailer) appeared first on If Magazine.

Paris Hilton is getting into business with Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, signing an exclusive two-year overall deal with the studio. Under the pact, Hilton will develop, executive produce and star in original unscripted television programming on behalf of the studio. Veteran media executive Bruce Gersh will executive produce all projects alongside Hilton under their new production banner Slivington Manor Entertainment, which will develop long-form content for television, streaming services, and emerging platforms. A production company executive will be added to oversee creative strategy and development. Hilton told Deadline last year at the Winter TCA press tour that she was considering launching her own television production company, and that has now become a reality.

The deal reunites former The Simple Life star Hilton with Mike Darnell, President of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television. Darnell worked with Hilton when he was president of Alternative Entertainment at Fox, which aired The Simple Life. The...

Unhcr, the Un Refugee Agency, announces today, International Women’s Day, that the British TV and radio broadcaster Anita Rani has become its latest Goodwill Ambassador.

Anita has worked passionately to highlight the plight of the forcibly displaced, having supported the organisation since 2017.

“The plight of refugees is really close to my heart,” Anita said. “People everywhere are reeling from the pandemic, but imagine facing Covid when you’ve been forcibly displaced and don’t have a place to call home. Conditions for refugees are deteriorating and their numbers are rising; globally, there are over 80 million people displaced by conflict and persecution. I’m humbled to be able to do whatever I can to make sure they are not forgotten.”

Anita’s previous work with Unhcr included travelling to Kyrgyzstan in 2019 to meet the laureate for the Unhcr Nansen Refugee Award Azizbek Ashurov, a lawyer, whose work supported the efforts...

Exclusive: Dan Bucatinsky is returning to ABC’s Thursday lineup.

The actor, who won an Emmy for his recurring role on Tgit drama Scandal, has joined the cast of ABC’s new Katey Sagal-starring series Rebel, which earlier today was slotted in the Thursday 10 Pm slot starting April 8. He is coming off a series regular role on another ABC series, The Baker and the Beauty.

Created by Krista Vernoff inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich today, Rebel centers on Annie “Rebel” Bello (Sagal), a blue-collar legal advocate without a law degree. She’s a funny, messy, brilliant and fearless woman who cares desperately about the causes she fights for and the people she loves. When Rebel applies herself to a fight she believes in, she will win at almost any cost.

Bucatinsky will play Jason Erickson, an edgy, somewhat bitter university professor who Rebel (Sagal) seeks out to enlist his help.