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Jane Gould Promoted to Executive Vice President, Content Research, Insights & Scheduling, Disney General Entertainment Content
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 20, 2021


In her new role, Gould will lead a centralized team that will support DGE’s world-class content with data-driven analytics and marketplace insights.

Sharon Klein Named Executive Vice President of Casting, Walt Disney Television
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


Klein most recently served as EVP, Casting, Disney Television Studios and FX Entertainment, and oversaw casting on such recent successes as “Genius: Aretha,” “Big Sky,” “Rebel,” “Little Fires Everywhere” and “Mrs. America.”

BANFF World Media Festival Announces 'In Conversation With' Channing Dungey, Greg Berlanti, & Kaley Cuoco
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 6, 2021


Friday, June 18th: A flight attendant wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man — and no idea what happened. That’s the beginning of the story of The Flight Attendant, the breakout hit HBO Max/Warner Bros. Television series from executive producer/star Kaley Cuoco.

ABC Presents SESAME STREET: 50 YEARS OF SUNNY DAYS April 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 25, 2021


Homelessness, multicultural representation, autism, refugee crises and addiction are just a few of the social issues fearlessly tackled by “Sesame Street” for over a half a century.

Hulu Presents Upcoming Lineup of Original Programming
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 25, 2021


The company also announced a series order for new original limited series “Iron Mike” from 20th Television and the team behind “I, Tonya,” as well as an early third season renewal for “Animaniacs” from Steven Spielberg.

ABC News to Launch Groundbreaking Primetime Newscast 'Soul of a Nation'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 11, 2021


ABC News announced today it will launch a groundbreaking primetime newscast, the first broadcast network newsmagazine that aims to put Black life in America front and center.

VIDEO: Alanis Morissette Talks 'Jagged Little Pill' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Sarah Leiber - Dec 22, 2020


Alanis Morissette talked about the holidays and her Tony nominations for the 'Jagged Little Pill' musical on 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' this morning.

RATINGS: ABC Claims Week's Top 2 Entertainment Shows with GREY'S ANATOMY & THE BACHELORETTE
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 18, 2020


Excluding sports during the week of Dec. 7, 2020, ABC stood as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49 in the Live+3 Day ratings (0.9/5), tying Fox (0.9/5), while beating CBS by 29% (0.7/4) and NBC by 50% (0.6/3). In fact, ABC ranked or tied as the No. 1 entertainment network for the 4th time in 5 weeks with Adults 18-49.

The Oscars Will Hold In-Person Ceremony in 2021
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2020


Representatives from The Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences and ABC have confirmed that an in-person Oscars telecast will be held in 2021. 

RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Builds to a 6-Week High in Total Viewers
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 11, 2020


During the week of Oct. 26, 2020, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” grew over the prior week in Total Viewers (+2% - 2.647 million vs. 2.590 million) to draw its largest audience in 6 weeks.

RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN Ties a Season High in Households
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 4, 2020


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Taraji P. Henson to Host the 2020 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 2, 2020


In her AMA hosting debut, Henson will take the stage to usher in music’s hottest night of the year, which will feature dynamic performances and moments representing music’s vibrant community.

RATINGS: LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN is the Week's #1 Syndicated Talk Show
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


During the week of Oct. 5, 2020, “Live with Kelly and Ryan” topped “Dr. Phil” by 3% in Total Viewers.

Derek Hough Signs Overall Deal With ABC Entertainment
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 22, 2020


Today, ABC Entertainment announced an overall deal with Emmy® Award winner, six-time Mirrorball champion dancer and “Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Laverne Cox, Sterling K. Brown and More Will Appear on THE EMMYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 16, 2020


ABC and the Television Academy have announced additional talent who will be making special appearances during the “72nd Emmy® Awards.” 

Anthony Anderson, America Ferrera, Issa Rae & More Will Appear on THE EMMYS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 11, 2020


ABC and the Television Academy have announced special appearances by some of Hollywood’s biggest stars during the “72nd Emmy® Awards.”

ABC to Air NOTRE-DAME: OUR LADY OF PARIS Two-Hour Special
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 8, 2020


ABC will air “Notre-Dame: Our Lady of Paris,” a moving two-hour documentary special featuring shocking first-hand accounts of the Notre-Dame cathedral’s infamous 2019 fire

See New, Socially-Distanced Key Art for the 72ND EMMY AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 1, 2020


Today on “Good Morning America,” they debuted the all-new key art featuring host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel is making sure everyone is following all safety protocols for television's biggest night…even Emmy herself! The “72nd Emmy® Awards” will broadcast SUNDAY, SEPT. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT/5:00-8:01 p.m. PDT), on ABC.

2021 OSCARS Postponed Two Months
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 15, 2020


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today that the 93rd Academy Awards telecast has been postponed until April 25, 2021. According to Variety, the ceremony has been postponed two months. 

Taylor Swift Returns to ABC With Exclusive Concert Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 8, 2020


ABC announced today a brand-new concert special from record-breaking global superstar Taylor Swift, “Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert,” airing Sunday, May 17 at 10:00p.m. ET, immediately following the season finale of “American Idol.”

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