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☆ Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the company has 'never canceled a successful show' after ditching '1899'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos told Bloomberg that the company has "never canceled a successful show." "We have never canceled a successful show," Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently told Bloomberg after Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw said there are "constantly people outraged about shows getting canceled." "A lot of these shows were well-intended but talk to a very small audience on a very big budget," Sarandos said. "The key to it is you have to be able to talk to a small audience on a small budget and a large audience at a large budget. But the company has also canceled plenty of other shows after a few, or even just one, season.

How to watch 'Teen Wolf: The Movie' (2023)You can now watch "Teen Wolf: The Movie" on Paramount Plus. You can watch "Teen Wolf: The Movie" for free if you sign up for a Paramount Plus free trial. Is 'Teen Wolf: The Movie' a continuation of the MTV series? "Teen Wolf: The Movie" is a continuation of the MTV series. If you want to catch up on MTV's "Teen Wolf" series before you stream the new movie, you can watch all six seasons of "Teen Wolf" on Paramount Plus and Hulu.

Adult Swim announced Tuesday that it has cut ties with Justin Roiland, the star and a co-creator of the animated comedy series “Rick and Morty," as he faces felony domestic violence charges. Roiland, who voices title characters Rick and Morty, will be recast, said Marie Moore, the senior vice president of communications at Warner Bros. NBC News broke the news that Roiland had been charged with felony domestic violence in Orange County, California, in connection with a 2020 incident. Squanch Games, the video game company co-founded by Roiland, also announced Tuesday on Twitter that Roiland resigned. Details of the case, including police body camera video, police reports, abuse investigation reports, medical reports and recordings of interviews, are being withheld from the public under a protective order.

☆ Elon Musk says 'Ricky and Morty' co-creator charged with domestic abuse is the 'heart of the show'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk said that "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland is the "heart of the show." After Adult Swim made the announcement on Tuesday, adding that "Rick and Morty" would continue, YouTuber Tim Pool tweeted: "how lol justin is rick *and* morty." An Adult Swim representative reiterated for THR, and Insider, that it has "ended its association with Justin Roiland." Roiland was charged in 2020 with domestic violence in California, to which he pleaded not guilty to at the time. Adult Swim ordered 70 more episodes of "Rick and Morty" in 2018, and about half of those have aired.

☆ Tucker Carlson does a victory lap after M&M's cancels its 'spokescandies' following conservative backlash over the green one's shoes
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-24 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Loading Something is loading. In the segment, Carlson recapped his show's coverage of the ongoing rebrand of the M&M's mascots and criticized coverage from other news outlets. "There is a lot of outrage over the end of frumpy, plus-sized, and lesbian M&Ms," Carlson also tweeted. M&M's announced a pause on the brand's spokescandies in a statement on Twitter Monday, writing: "In the last year, we've made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. Carlson previously criticized the brand's redesigned mascots, calling the brown M&M "less sexy" without her stilettos and slamming the rebranding of the green M&M from her go-go boots to sneakers.

Pamela Anderson said “Home Improvement” star Tim Allen once flashed her on the set of that long-time hit television show, in an explosive allegation he vehemently denied. Tim Allen and Pamela Anderson on the set of "Home Improvement" in 1992. “This true story is just one of many surreal and uncomfortable situations I learned to navigate,” said the statement from Anderson. In the "Home Improvement" show-within-a-show "Tool Time," the up-and-coming actor Anderson played Allen's on-screen assistant, Lisa. Anderson joined the popular lifeguard drama in Season 3 and went on to become that hit worldwide show's most well-known talent.

"How I Met Your Father" season two hits Hulu on January 24. Check out the trailer for 'How I Met Your Father' season 2Hilary Duff ("Lizzie McGuire") stars in "How I Met Your Father" season two as present-day Sophie. How to watch 'How I Met Your Father' season 2You can watch "How I Met Your Father" season two exclusively on Hulu starting January 24, with new episodes set to follow every Tuesday. How many episodes will 'How I Met Your Father' season 2 have? "How I Met Your Father" season two will have 20 episodes in total.

☆ Tech's ultimate nepo babies: Meet the Drapers, the first family of Silicon Valley
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Sindhu Sundar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

The billionaire Tim Draper is part of a lineage often lauded as Silicon Valley's premier VC family. As far as powerful professional networks go, it's hard to top the Draper family tree. Draper's venture-capital career began in the 1950s at his father's own trailblazing firm, Draper, Gaither, and Anderson, an early entrant in a new field. Meet the Draper family, the ultimate tech nepo babies and Silicon Valley royalty. Jesse DraperJesse Draper founded Halogen Ventures, which counts her father as an advisor.

☆ Typing 'The Last of Us' into Google gives you an eerie Easter egg surprise — take a look
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-23 | by ( Britney Nguyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Google has an Easter egg surprise for fans who search for HBO's apocalyptic show, "The Last of Us." The show's fungus is based on the parasitic Cordyceps fungus that takes over the body of its host. Typing "The Last of Us" into Google's search bar on desktop or mobile brings up a mushroom button at the bottom of the page. The fungus in the show is based off the parasitic Cordyceps fungus, which mainly infects insects like ants and moths. Searching for "Cordyceps" on Google also gives you a mushroom button.

"That '90s Show" is a spinoff and continuation of the hit sitcom "That '70s Show." You can watch "That '90s Show" exclusively on Netflix; plans start at $7 a month with ads. Where to watch 'That '90s Show'You can now watch "That '90s Show" on Netflix. The show is a Netflix original, so it won't be available to stream on any other services. FoxIf you want to catch up on all eight seasons of "That '70s Show" before you watch "That '90s Show," you can find the original series on Peacock.

☆ 'Netflix correct your mistake' is trending on Twitter as fans vent about the cancellation of 'Warrior Nun'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-18 | by ( Aditi Bharade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Netflix canceled its fantasy drama series "Warrior Nun" in December, and fans are not happy. This snowballed into "#NETFLIX CORRECT YOUR MISTAKE" trending on Twitter. Over 108,000 people have signed an online petition on Change.org to renew "Warrior Nun" for its third season. Henry T. Casey, a senior editor at Tom's Guide, an online publication that reviews tech products, tweeted: "Honestly, respect to the Warrior Nun fans. We learned a lot from Sense and we're going to try not to do this in the future," Netflix tweeted.

☆ HBO's big bet on 'The Last of Us' is paying off so far
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

HBO's "The Last of Us" had one of the network's biggest premieres with 4.7 million viewers. It's based on the hit 2013 video game of the same name. The hour-and-a-half series premiere was watched by 4.7 million viewers across linear TV and HBO Max on Sunday, the network announced on Tuesday. "Boardwalk Empire" remains HBO's overall second-biggest premiere of all time, with 4.8 million viewers in 2010. There are two installments of the game thus far, with "Part II" released in 2020.

☆ I saw 'Last of Us' on a big screen. Here's why more blockbuster TV shows should be shown in movie theaters.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

More blockbuster TV shows like "Last of Us" should be shown on the big screen. It raised the question: Should more TV shows be put on the big screen? That event earned nearly $5 million, according to Fathom Events CEO Ray Nutt. The airings earned $2 million from just 205 theaters, according to The Los Angeles Times, and the episodes had already aired on HBO. Meanwhile, blockbuster shows like "House of the Dragon" and "The Rings of Power" had premiered on the small screen.

☆ 'The Last of Us' is a new show based on the hit video game series — here's how to watch the post-apocalyptic drama starring Pedro Pascal
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Jordan Williams | Freelance Writer | Read More | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The series is an adaptation of the 2013 post-apocalyptic video game of the same name. The series is based on the critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game series of the same name. How to watch 'The Last of Us'You can watch "The Last of Us" exclusively on HBO and HBO Max. HBOEarly reviews for "The Last of Us" are very positive, with some critics praising it as the "best video game adaptation ever made." For fans of the video game, post-apocalyptic survival stories, and actor Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us" season one is well worth a watch.

Check out the trailer for 'Mayor Kingstown' season 2Jeremy Renner returns for the show's the second season as Mike McLusky. How to watch 'Mayor of Kingstown'You can watch "Mayor of Kingstown" season two exclusively on Paramount Plus starting January 15, with new episodes dropping each Sunday. In order to watch "Mayor of Kingstown" season two in its entirety for free, you'll need to wait to sign up until the season two finale has been released. While season one had a 10-episode order, Paramount Plus hasn't confirmed how many episodes will be included in season two of "Mayor of Kingstown." If the viewership ratings and audience engagement are still high in season two, then "Mayor of Kingstown" season three could happen.

From start to finish, Tuesday's 80th annual Golden Globe Awards was a very queer affair. Here are some of the evening's queerest (and gay Twitter meme-worthy) moments. Jerrod Carmichael apologizes to Jennifer Coolidge 'on behalf of all the gays'Jerrod Carmichael hosted the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday. The 26-year-old actor, who already has two Emmy awards for the same role, was not present to accept her Golden Globe. The Burnett award was started in 2019, with its namesake, comedian Carol Burnett, being its first honoree.

The 2023 Golden Globes will be broadcast on January 10 at 8 p.m. Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host the Golden Globes from the The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. "Severance," "The Bear," and "Wednesday" are among the new series up for Golden Globes for the first time. Here's a rundown of all your options to watch the Golden Globes live. Where to watch Golden Globes 2023You can watch the Golden Globes 2023 on NBC or through the Peacock streaming service on January 10 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

☆ The new 'Yellowstone' prequel '1923' is reportedly getting double the episodes originally planned
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Paramount+'s new "Yellowstone" prequel "1923" is reportedly getting eight more episodes. Paramount+'s new "Yellowstone" prequel, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, is getting eight more episodes, on top of the originally planned first eight, according to a new Wall Street Journal story published on Saturday. WSJ categorized these additional episodes as "more '1923,'" but the "Yellowstone" expanded universe has sparked confusion before regarding the first prequel, "1883." It also announced a second prequel, which ultimately became "1923." They so far include "Mayor of Kingstown," "Tulsa King," and the "Yellowstone" prequels "1883" and "1923," all for Paramount+.

☆ How 'Real Housewife' Jen Shah's fabulous life came crashing down
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Stephanie Clifford | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +43 min

The woman wrote to the judge overseeing Shah's case that she'd had to remortgage her house, almost divorced, and "thought about ending my own life." The couple decided that he should get his degree while Jen Shah dropped out of college to work. (Shah told a judge at her 2022 plea hearing that she had been treated for "alcohol and depression" two years prior. Koa Johnson, Jen Shah's former fashion designerWhen Sharrieff Shah did participate in filming, he quickly became a fan favorite, calm and sensible. Once the show aired and Jen Shah developed a fan base, her behavior became more dramatic, Johnson said.

☆ Cast of Netflix's 'Stranger Things' is getting a big payday for the show's final season
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Main members of the "Stranger Things" cast are set to earn from $6 million to $9 million-plus for season five. "Stranger Things" season five will be the show's final season. Puck's Matthew Belloni reported on Thursday how much the show's top actors will be making for the next, and final, season of the Netflix hit. The "Stranger Things" cast has come a long way. "Stranger Things" is one of Netflix's biggest hits.

"RuPaul's Drag Race" season 15 premieres January 6 on MTV at 8 p.m. How to watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15You can watch "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 15 on MTV. Who is competing in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15? Is 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 15 on Paramount Plus? Season 15 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is not expected to stream on Paramount Plus while the season is still airing on MTV.

Gay men, who have arguably been the lifeblood of “The Real Housewives” fanbase, will finally get a drama-filled reality TV show they can call their own. On Thursday, MTV announced it is launching on Jan. 20 “The Real Friends of WeHo,” which will follow six gay friends living in Los Angeles' premiere gayborhood, West Hollywood. “If you like the wives, don't miss these new house guys,” a narrator says in the trailer, in what appeared to be a nod to Bravo's “Real Housewives” franchise. “Went ahead and preemptively muted 'the real friends of weho' from my timeline,” one Twitter user wrote. '” But, she later added, “I will also be honest and say that I will probably be watching the show.”“The Real Friends of WeHo” premieres Jan. 20 on MTV at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.

☆ HBO's 'The Last of Us' creators promise it won't have the same issue as 'Game of Thrones': 'We have no plans to tell any stories beyond adapting the games'
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"We won't run into the same issue as 'Game of Thrones,'" co-creator Neil Druckmann told The Hollywood Reporter. "Game of Thrones" ran out of source material after catching up with the unfinished book series. Neil Druckmann, the show's co-creator who also developed the game, told The Hollywood Reporter that the series won't stray from the source material. "We have no plans to tell any stories beyond adapting the games," Druckmann said in the interview. "We won't run into the same issue as 'Game of Thrones' since 'Part II' doesn't end on a cliffhanger," he added, referring to the game's sequel, "The Last of Us Part II."

"Miley's New Year's Eve Party" will help ring in 2023 with musical performances and special guests. You can watch "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" on December 31 on NBC and Peacock. How to watch 'Miley's New Year's Eve Party'You can watch "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" live on NBC and Peacock at 10:30 p.m. You can also watch "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" on NBC through a live TV streaming service like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or FuboTV. Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyIn addition to hosts Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton, "Miley's New Year's Eve Party" will feature musical performances from several special guests.

"That '90s Show" is a spinoff and continuation of the hit sitcom "That '70s Show." "That '90s Show" will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix starting January 19. Where to watch 'That '90s Show'You can watch "That '90s Show" on Netflix starting January 19. Yes, Topher Grace and Laura Prepon will reprise their roles as Eric and Donna from "That '70s Show" in the new sequel series "That '90s Show." FoxIf you want to catch up on all eight seasons of "That '70s Show" before you watch "That '90s Show," you can find the original series on Peacock.

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