Rick Porter
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Austin, TX, United States
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‘SNL’ Star Bowen Yang: “We Had a Few Good Shows Left” Before WGA Strike
The actor and writer joined the picket line in New York on Wednesday. → Read More
How Networks and Streamers Are Prepping for a Potential Writers Strike
Some broadcast writers are working through their hiatus breaks as networks hand out early renewals and look to bulk up on scripts. → Read More
Justin Roiland Domestic Violence Charges Met With Silence From TV Partners
Adult Swim, Hulu and 20th TV did not comment on the charges facing the 'Rick and Morty' co-creator. Roiland's attorney claims his case "is on course to be dismissed;" a pre-trial hearing is set for April 27. → Read More
Golden Globes: Disney Dominates With Nine Wins Across Film, TV
Searchlight's 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' lead the way, and Universal isn't far behind on the film side thanks to Steven Spielberg's 'The Fabelmans.' → Read More
Greg Berlanti Signs With CAA
The prolific showrunner is switching agencies after a long run at WME. → Read More
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monster,’ ‘The Watcher’ Renewed at Netflix
Logo text After breakout successes from Ryan Murphy’s two latest Netflix series, the streamer is doubling (and tripling) down on both. Netflix has ordered two additional installments of Monster after huge viewing figures for its Jeffrey Dahmer-focused season and picked up a second season of The Watcher. The former will become an anthology series a […] → Read More
TV Premiere Dates 2022: The Complete Guide
TV and streaming premiere dates 2022: A comprehensive guide of launch dates for scripted and unscripted fare from broadcast, cable and premium networks and streaming services. → Read More
NBC Eyes Cutting an Hour of Primetime
The network has discussed turning the 10 o'clock hour back over to its affiliates. → Read More
DC’s ‘Strange Adventures’ Scrapped at HBO Max
The axing predates the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, sources say; Kevin Smith relayed the news on his podcast. → Read More
TV Upfronts: Burning Questions for Broadcast Networks
Beyond filling programming gaps amid a shift to streaming, executives have been grappling with some bigger brand-identity concerns ahead of this month’s annual pitch to advertisers. → Read More
William Jackson Harper, Cristin Milioti to Star in ‘The Resort’ for Peacock
The comedic thriller reunites Milioti and 'Palm Springs' writer Andy Siara, who created the series. → Read More
Spectrum Originals Nabs ‘Panhandle’ Crime Dramedy From Sony
Luke Kirby and Tiana Okoye will star in the Florida-set series, which will get a second window on the Roku Channel. → Read More
Michael Douglas to Play Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV+ Series
'John Adams' Emmy winner Kirk Ellis is writing the limited drama about the founding father's time in France. → Read More
TV Premiere Dates 2022: The Complete Guide
TV and streaming premiere dates 2022: A comprehensive guide of launch dates for scripted and unscripted fare from broadcast, cable and premium networks and streaming services. → Read More
Why Streamers Are Stalling on Sharing Data
Success is subjective, subscriber bases vary wildly, and confusing metrics math has left Hollywood with little more to go on than "we know hot programming when we see it." → Read More
‘Sex and the City’ Sequel ‘And Just Like That’ Gets HBO Max Debut Date, Trailer
The show will premiere in December, 11-plus years after the second 'SATC' movie was released. → Read More
Into the Wonka-Verse: Behind Netflix’s Massive Roald Dahl Deal
The streamer's acquisition of the late author's catalog paves the way to a shared universe of movies and TV series and could open paths to other businesses it wants to conquer. → Read More
‘Only Murders in the Building’ Renewed for Second Season at Hulu
Hulu is extending the lease of Only Murders in the Building. Get the details. → Read More
TV Premiere Dates 2021: The Complete Guide
TV and streaming premiere dates 2021: A comprehensive guide of launch dates for scripted and unscripted fare from broadcast, cable and premium networks and streaming services. → Read More
Susannah Grant Lands Sex Trafficking Drama at Showtime
Oscar and Emmy nominee Susannah Grant will write and direct 'Coercion,' a Showtime pilot based on the life of a sex trafficking survivor. → Read More