The release date of Taylor Sheridan's "Frisco King" starring Samuel L. Jackson has been set (TV News Summary)
Samuel L. Jackson is the new king back in town in Taylor Sheridan's "Frisco King," where he reprises his role as Russell Lee Washington Jr. A New Orleans gangster establishes a new kingdom in Frisco, Texas, where he discovers that a troublemaker is running his business in the middle of the suburban town. According to the show's logline, "Recruiting an ambitious [...]
Samuel L. Jackson is the new king back in town in Taylor Sheridan's Frisco King, where he reprises his role as Russell Lee Washington Jr.
A New Orleans gangster creates a new kingdom in Frisco, Texas, where he discovers a troublemaker running his own business in the middle of the suburban town. The series' logline reads: "Hiring an ambitious bodyguard, a loyal chauffeur, and a growing network of eccentric partners, Lee turns small endeavors into big business. But each new score raises the stakes, and as his influence grows, so do the stakes, forcing Lee to stay one step ahead. Frisco may not have noticed yet." RELATED STORIES 'La Bola Negra' To Receive Gotham Vanguard Tribute At Gotham Film Awards (Exclusive) Rose To Perform At LACMA Art + Film Gala
The series will premiere on December 18th with two episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Paramount + December 18th. Along with Jackson, Asa Germain, Kai Kester, Lila Peet and Savannah Gunn are in this movie with a special appearance by Sylvester Stallone. Popular in Variety
Frisco King, written by Sheridan, is executive produced by Stallone, Jackson, Sheridan, David C. Glasser, Ron Berkle, David Hotkin, Bob Yari, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Keith Cox. In addition to directing both four-episode episodes, Christina Alexandra Verus and Michael Friedman are executive producing, and Verus is directing the pilot. This series is produced by Paramount Television Studio and Studio 101.
Watch the "Frisco King" teaser below.
CBS series "The Price Is Right Tonight: Live Holiday Special" and "The Price Is Right: Season 20 of Drew Carey" will air in December.
"The Price is Right Tonight: The Live Holiday Special" premieres December 13 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The broadcast will be the first time that the longest-running television game show will be broadcast live. Viewers will also get behind-the-scenes access to host Drew Carey, anchor George Gray, models and the production team to keep the show on track.
On December 15, CBS will air "The Price Is Right: 20 Seasons of Drew Carey." The special celebrates Carey's two decades as host, which includes celebrity appearances on past episodes including Mila Kunis, Jack Black and Snoop Dogg.
The Live Holiday Special is produced by Fremantle, with John Quinn as host and executive producer. The Drew Carey feature is being produced by Fremantle, with James Davies and Kevin serving as executive producers. Both specials will be available to stream on Paramount+.
FilAm Creative announced the first group of 25 writers in the TV Creator Lab.
This tuition-free, five-month program is designed to help emerging television creators develop their original script portfolio. Selected writers will learn from TV executives, producers, hosts and industry professionals.
The Lab opens October 8 at Patriot Pictures in Los Angeles. Group for a conversation with Lionsgate TV VP Richard Rothschild, Greg Coolidge ("The Continental: From the World of John Wick") and Oren Segal, moderated by TV director Francis Della Torre ("Almost Heaven").
Featured authors include: Angel Cielo, Candice Sarangay, Celena Cipriaso, Eileen Cabiling, Ella Espiritu, Eric J. De La Rosa, Eugene Ramos, Faith Christy Soliven, Frances Rubio, Geri Carillo, Hermie Castillo, Jaime Estepa, Jalen Giovanni LaRegino Jones, Jalen Giovanni Jonesulla Jones, Nicole Wolff, Noel Wiggins, Rebecca Williams Spindler, Ruan Enriquez, Romel Rojas, Stacey Gancaiko-Adelao, Teodorico Sajor, Walter Boholst and Yasmin Gomez.
The American Film Institute announced the mentors of its Writers' Room Ready 2026 program.
This year's mentors include: Brad Inglesby (The Task, Easttown Mare), Peter Gould (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad), Patrick-Ian Polk (Noah's Arch, Valley Walk), Sue Ohanian (The Sinners, and Bresensol (The Search Party).
Creatives Join AFI Class of 2025 Alumni: Brad Inglesby with Nathan Boughton - "Black Tide," Peter Gould's hour-long drama with Kirby Saxton - "Holy Water," Patrick-Ian Polk's half-hour comedy with Chrisshawn Julius - "Pop Neohanian-Half-Najyanandi" - "Optics," Sarah-Violet Bliss' hour-long drama with Annabelle Newland - "Glitter", a half-hour comedy
"Great writing is taught in community, not in isolation," said Susan Raskin, president of the AFI Conservatory and executive vice president of the American Film Institute. "We are deeply grateful to our talented mentors whose wisdom, expertise and generosity allow our writers' room-ready participants to transform their potential into professional practice in the industry."
The Writers' Room Ready program recognizes outstanding original television scripts written by AFI Conservatory Screenwriting Fellows.
Elmo and his friends go on an African safari adventure in a PBS crossover special "Nature" on Sesame Street. "Sesame Street and the Adventure of the Big Elephant" premiered on Wednesday, October 14 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS and PBS Kids and will air on YouTube, PBS KIDS Video and the PBS app.
According to the release, “The adventure begins at the group's safari lodge, where they meet the lodge manager and his young daughter, who introduce Elmo and Abby to the culture, nature and wildlife of Kenya. Along the way, Elmo struggles with the idea of leaving his adopted elephant behind, but realizes that the best way to care for his new friend is to let him thrive where he belongs: in the wild.
"Bringing Elmo and his 'Sesame Street' friends into the world of 'Nature' allows us to tell a unique story full of adventure, discovery and heart," said Sesame Workshop Executive Producer Sal Perez. We hope this special event sparks children's curiosity and encourages them to see themselves as explorers and problem solvers, while reminding viewers of all ages that some of life's greatest lessons come from experiencing nature.”
Moonbug Entertainment has announced that actress and presenter Lauren Vaz will join Cashaé Monya as Mika in the global "Blippi" franchise.
"Lauren brings such a natural warmth, confidence and sense of fun to Mika," said Liz Katz, Blippi's assistant general manager and Mika's franchise leader. She really captures that sense of curiosity and big sister energy that families know and love about Mika. We're thrilled to welcome him to our cast alongside Kesha Munya as we embark on an exciting new season for Mika, and we'll be sharing more in the coming weeks."
Blippi is a live-action children's franchise based on real-world curiosity, exploration and adventure. Mika is an established character that can be brought to life by different performers. Waz now joins Munya to share the role in the Blippi franchise as Mika prepares to enter an exciting new season.
"Going to Mika's place is super special for me," Vaz said. "I love how she encourages kids to be curious, express themselves and have the confidence to jump in and try something new. Having already been a part of Blippi's world on tour, I'm excited to continue this journey with Mika and bring my personality, creativity and sense of fun to all the adventures ahead."
Hearst Media Production Group has appointed Amy DeGregorio as executive vice president of sales and revenue.
In the newly created role, DeGregorio will serve as a key member of HMPG's executive team and serve as a strategic advisor to the company's president on revenue growth, commercialization and new business opportunities. He will be responsible for driving revenue strategy and overseeing sales and sponsorship activities.
Prior to his new role, DeGregorio served as Senior Vice President, Director of Education/Information Programming Sales for HMPG since 2022.
“Amy has done an exceptional job of creating meaningful brand partnerships and seamlessly integrating sponsors into our E/I programming,” said HMPG President Brian Curb. As HMPG continues to expand, we want to bring that same expertise and strategic approach to our entire portfolio, creating new opportunities for brands to engage with our award-winning content and loyal audience.
In 2016, DeGregorio joined Litton Entertainment, which was renamed HMPG in 2022, as Chief Integrated Marketing Officer. He was promoted to Vice President, Integrated Marketing and in 2020, Senior Vice President, Customer Solutions. Prior to joining Litton, he worked at CBS Television Stations and has held roles at NBCUniversal, truTV, ABC Television and MTV Networks.