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In brief: ‘The Five Star Weekend’ renewed for season 2 and more

Thursday, August 6 by ABC News

Another Ali Hazelwood adaptation is in the works. Deadline reports that Netflix is developing a film based on Deep End, a bestselling romance novel written by Hazelwood. The story follows a college romance between a competitive diver and a swimmer.... Read More.

‘Gilmore Girls’ documentary in production for HBO Max

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

Where you lead, this new documentary will follow.A new documentary about Gilmore Girls is headed to HBO Max. The currently untitled film is directed by Bonni Cohen and is in production now.It will be about the beloved Warner Bros. Television series and comes from... Read More.

Martin Lawrence returns in first look at ‘Martin’ spinoff

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

Martin Lawrence is back in the first look at a brand-new Martin spinoff.Paramount+ has released the premiere date and first-look photos for The Varnell Hill Show, a half-hour workplace comedy spinoff of the classic sitcom Martin.This new show stars Tommy Davidson back as his... Read More.

Richard Madden to star in medical action-thriller series ‘Trauma’ for Paramount+

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

Richard Madden will star in a new medical action-thriller series.Paramount+ has announced Madden will star in its upcoming new show Trauma. It will premiere on the streaming service in all available territories, not including the U.K. and Ireland."When terrorists seize a busy London Hospital... Read More.

Perez Hilton taken to hospital after appearing to harm himself on livestream: Sheriff’s office

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was transported to a Miami area hospital this week, where he was said to be receiving medical attention after appearing to harm himself on a TikTok livestream video, law enforcement officials said Wednesday.The update, which did not mention Hilton by... Read More.

In brief: ‘Violent Night 2’ gets trailer and more

Wednesday, August 5 by ABC News

Netflix has released its first look at Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. The streaming service also announced that the upcoming season of the anthology series will premiere on Sept. 17. Ella Beatty stars as the titular woman who was acquitted... Read More.

Viola Davis to star in and executive produce new series, ‘Ascent’

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Viola Davis is returning to TV.The EGOT-winning actress will star in a new Paramount+ thriller series from acclaimed writer John Logan called Ascent. She'll play a corporate fixer who must use her skills to save her estranged daughter."I am overwhelmingly excited about this journey... Read More.

Bowen Yang to make Broadway debut starring in ‘Oh, Mary!’

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Bowen Yang is headed to Broadway.The actor and comedian will make his Broadway debut by taking on the starring role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony Award-winning play Oh, Mary!Yang's run in the production will be a limited 12-week engagement starting on Sept.... Read More.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ will world premiere at New York Film Festival

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Godzilla Minus Zero is headed to New York City.Film at Lincoln Center has announced that Godzilla Minus Zero will make its world premiere as the Spotlight Gala selection for the 64th New York Film Festival on Sept. 26.Godzilla Minus Zero is the direct sequel... Read More.

‘Heated Rivalry’ asks fans for space ahead of season 2 filming

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Heated Rivalry wants fans to cool it as season 2 begins production.The Heated Rivalry official account and creator Jacob Tierney's production company Accent Aigu Entertainment posted a message to social media Tuesday asking fans not to disrupt filming locations."To our... Read More.

‘This Summer Will Be Different’ Netflix adaptation starts production, adds recurring cast

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Cameras have started rolling on This Summer Will Be Different.Netflix announced that production has started on the upcoming TV adaptation of author Carley Fortune's bestselling romance novel.Sophie Nélisse will star as Lucy in the series. Francesca Reale and Roby Attal are also part of... Read More.

In brief: ‘Task’ season 2 adds several to cast and more

Tuesday, August 4 by ABC News

Task has added even more actors to its season 2 cast. Deadline reports Tim Blake Nelson, Jharrel Jerome, Brían F. O'Byrne, Bethlehem Million, Kevin Dunn and Andrew Russel have joined the ensemble of the second season. Mark Ruffalo is set... Read More.