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| Like many other cinephiles, I'm very concerned today about the fate of Turner Classic Movies, which Warner Bros. Discovery apparently plans to reorganize and fold in with its other cable networks. Obviously, WBD CEO David Zaslav is not a sentimentalist; he seems determined to wring every last ounce of value that he can from his WarnerMedia purchases, even if it rankles Steven Spielberg. It's just a corporate reorg, not a complete dismantling, but with new layoff news arriving every day, the writers strike in its second month, and high-profile TV shows launching with AI-designed opening credits, it's a tense time in entertainment and media. Everyone's walking on egg shells, waiting around for the next fight. So the threat to take away our late-night "All About Eve" reruns was maybe just one step too far. Enjoy today's issue. We'll be back tomorrow with the weekend calendar AND a Friday chart! Lon
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| 1 | | According to Netflix, the company's third annual "Tudum" promotional livestreams brought in around 78 million views across all social platforms on Saturday. That's an 86% increase in viewership over the 2022 Tudum event, which scored around 41.8 million views, and a more than 200% jump over the 2021 event. More: - 2023 Tudum was livestreamed from São Paulo, Brazil.
- This was the first year that Tudum also had a live audience component; about 11,000 Brazilian fans attended the three-hour presentation in-person.
- According to Netflix chief marketing officer Marian Lee, many fans attending the live event were moved to tears upon seeing their favorite celebrities in person, calling it "that sort of Beatles moment."
- Among the Netflix A-listers in attendance were Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Chris Hemsworth, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Chase Stokes, and Zack Snyder.
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| 2 | | Warner Bros. Discovery will reorganize Turner Classic Movies (TCM) following the departure of the network's executive VP and general manager, Pola Changnon. Changnon has been in her current role since 2020, and has been with Warner Bros. for 25 years. More: - Current Adult Swim and Cartoon Network president Michael Ouweleen will take over at TCM, which he previously ran prior to Changnon.
- As part of the change, TCM will be more fully integrated in with WBD's other US cable networks.
- Many cinephiles and filmmakers expressed concern over the move, as TCM has become one of the last mainstream outlets for classic film distribution in the US.
- Directors Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Paul Thomas Anderson met privately with WBD CEO David Zaslav, and released a joint statement reassuring film fans about his ongoing commitment to "TCM and classic cinema."
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| 3 | | DAILY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 22 AND JUST LIKE THAT... The HBO comedy-drama series -- a continuation of "Sex and the City" from original creator Michael Patrick King -- returns this week for a second season. Original "Sex and the City" regulars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis co-star, while John Corbett and Kim Cattrall return for guest appearances this year. [Max] DOWNEY'S DREAM CARS: In the six-episode reality series, host and producer Robert Downey Jr. and his expert team do custom renovations on classic cars that make them more environmentally friendly. [Max] CHRISTINA ON THE COAST: The HGTV home renovation series follows real estate investor Christina Hall -- a veteran of the network's "Flip or Flop" franchise -- as she reimagines properties across Southern California. The fourth and final season debuted back in December on cable and hits Max today. HGTV has ordered a new spinoff, "Christina in the Country." [Max] THE BEAR: The critically acclaimed FX comedy-drama series returns for a second season; all eight episodes hit Hulu today. Jeremy Allen White stars as former fine-dining chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto, who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over the family sandwich shop. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Abby Elliott co-star. [Hulu] TRIGUN STAMPEDE: This Western-inspired Japanese anime series is the second adaptation of the classic manga "Trigun" by Yasuhiro Nightow. It's set in the distant future, on a human space colony known as "Noman's Land." The first season aired on Japanese TV earlier this year and hits Hulu in the US today. [Hulu] GLAMOROUS: Debut drama series starring YouTube personality Miss Benny as a gender non-conforming beauty expert who lands a high-profile job working for a former supermodel and cosmetics mogul (Kim Cattrall). "Star Trek: Discovery" vet Jordon Nardino created the series and serves as showrunner. [Netflix] SKULL ISLAND: Animated series for adults, spun off from Legendary's "Monsterverse" movie franchise. Brian Duffield ("Love and Monsters") created, wrote, and directed. It centers on a group of explorers on a rescue mission who end up shipwrecked on the titular island, home to massive prehistoric beasts including the legendary Kong. Nicolas Cantu, Mae Whitman, Darren Barnet, Benjamin Bratt, and Betty Gilpin co-star. [Netflix] LET'S GET DIVORCED: Debut Japanese romantic comedy series about a married couple in the public eye whose plans to divorce are constantly interrupted by unforeseen circumstances. Matsuzuka Tori and Naka Riisa co-star. [Netflix] SLEEPING DOG (SCHLAFENDE HUNDE): Six-episode mystery-thriller series from Germany, starring Max Riemelt ("Sense8") as a disgraced former police officer, now living on the streets, who's pulled back into investigating a supposedly closed murder case. [Netflix] CLEAN SWEEP: Irish crime thriller series from creator Gary Tieche ("Preacher"), starring Charlene McKenna ("Peaky Blinders") as a devoted wife and mother who's forced to make a dark choice when a secret emerges from her past. The situation gets even more complicated when her husband (Barry Ward), a police detective, is assigned to the investigation. [AMC+ / SundanceNow] THAT PETER CROUCH FILM: Documentary profile of the UK football star, the tallest player in the history of the Premier League, featuring insights into his life and 25-year career from the man himself. [Amazon] LIV ULLMANN - A ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: 45-minute documentary special looking back on the life and career of the iconic Norwegian actress, featuring insights from Ullmann herself, along with Cate Blanchett, Jeremy Irons, Jessica Chastain, and others. [Viaplay] | | | |
| 4 | | In a wide-ranging and controversial discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan opened up about Kevin Costner's decision to exit the franchise, along with his thoughts on the writers' strike and more. Sheridan told THR that he's "disappointed" by Costner's abrupt exit from the Western drama series, adding "it truncates the closure of his character. It doesn't alter it, but it truncates it." More: - Costner, who stars on "Yellowstone" as rancher and politician John Dutton, has opted to focus on his four-movie Western project "Horizon."
- The series will end following the second half of its fifth season, scheduled to air on cable later this year; Sheridan has a spinoff project in the works with Matthew McConaughey.
- Sheridan also discussed his preference for working alone; though he said specific negotiations on writers rooms were "between the studio and the guild," he noted that he would likely exit the TV industry if he were forced to collaborate with other writers.
- Sheridan also took some heat on social media for a quote in which he seemed to claim credit for the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, overlooking decades of advocacy by Indigenous women.
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| 5 | | YouTube TV announced plans to expand its multiview feature beyond just sports streams. So far, multiview is only available on pre-selected streams and isn't customizable by users. More: - YouTube TV first rolled out multiview ahead of March Madness in the spring, exclusively for sports streams.
- Over the next few months, the platform will add the multiview option to news, business, and weather-related programming.
- YouTube TV will add NFL Sunday Ticket later on this year, for which multiview will almost certainly be made available.
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| 6 | | Ted Sarandos is making his first visit to Korea since being named co-CEO of Netflix. The two-day visit included meetings with local creators and strategic partners, along with Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and other government officials. More: - In sessions with local creators, Sarandos praised the power of "Korean storytelling" and noted that 60% of Netflix members internationally have viewed at least one Korean title.
- According to Sarandos, viewership of Korean content on Netflix is up sixfold globally over the last four years.
- In April, the streamer unveiled plans to invest $2.5 billion in Korean programming over the next four years.
- Netflix is also embroiled in a legal conflict with Korean mobile carrier SK Broadband over network usage fees; the visit may have been an attempt to influence high-level decision-making around potential restitution payments.
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| 7 | | Actor Tenoch Huerta bowed out of the Netflix film "Fiesta en la Madriguera" following allegations of sexual assault. Musician and activist María Elena Ríos has accused the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" star of sexual abuse; he has denied her allegations. More: - According to Huerta, he and Ríos were romantically involved but "it was entirely consensual all the time."
- In a statement, the actor said he would step away from the Netflix film so as not to harm "the work of dozens of talented and hard-working people involved in the project"; he said he would focus on "the process of restoring my reputation."
- Huerta is also attached to star in an upcoming Netflix series, "The Chosen One (El Elegido)," which debuts in August.
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- European pay-TV company Canal+ picked up a 26.1% stake in Viu, the video streamer owned by Hong Kong billionaire Richard Li, for $200 million; the deal will expand Canal+'s footprint in Asia while providing Viu with capital to invest in expansion and fresh content.
- Disney+'s "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" will conclude with its upcoming fourth season; the final eight episodes arrive on August 9.
- Entertainment Tonight got a sneak peek at Zooey Deschanel's character from the third and final season of "Physical," hitting Apple TV+ on August 2.
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- Hulu dropped a trailer for "The Jewel Thief," a new documentary in which infamous criminal mastermind Gerald Blanchard gives his own account of his exploits.
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