Cynopsis 12/16/24: Disney+ orders "Malcolm in the Middle" revival

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Monday December 16, 2024 IN THE NEWS ABC News has agreed to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s future presidential foundation and museum to settle a “Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, from series creator Linwo

Monday December 16, 2024

IN THE NEWS

ABC News has agreed to give $15 million to Donald Trump’s future presidential foundation and museum to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by the now-president elect. During a televised interview in March, anchor George Stephanopoulos had asked Representative Nancy Mace, who has spoken publicly about being raped as a teenager, why she supported Trump after he was found liable for rape. But while a jury had found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, it did not find him liable for rape. “We are pleased that the parties have reached an agreement to dismiss the lawsuit on the terms in the court filing,” said a spokeswoman for ABC News on Saturday. ABC News will pay also pay Trump $1 million for his legal fees.

A US District Court rejected a request by Fox Corporation, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to toss Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit over the trio’s joint venture sports streaming service, Venu Sports. Fubo is arguing that distribution of sports-only channels through a streaming service backed by broadcasters would likely cause it to go bankrupt, since pay TV services like Fubo are required to carry both sports and non-sports networks, driving up prices. Fubo won a temporary injunction in August, preventing Venu Sports from launching in time for football season.

“Malcolm in the Middle” is getting a four-episode revival on Disney+, from series creator Linwood Boomer with original cast members Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarak reprising their roles. 20th Television and New Regency are producing for Disney Branded Entertainment. “’Malcolm in the Middle’ is a landmark sitcom that captured the essence of family life with humor, heart and relatability,” said Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television. “Its hilarious and heartfelt portrayal of a lovably chaotic family resonated with audiences of all ages, and we’re so excited to welcome the original cast back to bring that magic to life again. With Linwood Boomer and the creative team at the helm, these new episodes will have all the laughs, pranks, and mayhem fans loved — along with a few surprises that remind us why this show is so timeless.” The comedy aired on Fox from 2000-2006.

YouTube is the platform used most often by American teens, according to a Pew Research survey conducted this fall that found nine out of ten teens use the platform. About 60% said they use TikTok and Instagram, and 55% cited Snapchat. Just 17% of teens said they use X, down from 23% in 2022. Overall, 73% of teens said they go on YouTube daily, making YouTube the most widely used and visited platform. This share includes 15% who describe their use as “almost constant.”

“Sesame Street” is on the move, following the decision by Warner Bros. Discovery not to renews its deal for new episodes. Max will continue to license episodes of the children’s program through 2027, but the upcoming 55th season will be the last to premiere on the streamer, thanks to a shift in programming strategy. “It has been a wonderful, creative experience working with everyone at ‘Sesame Street’ on the iconic children’s series, and we are thrilled to be able to keep some of the library series on Max in the US,” said a spokesperson for Max. “As we’ve launched Max though and based on consumer usage and feedback, we’ve had to prioritize our focus on stories for adults and families, and so new episodes from ‘Sesame Street,’ at this time, are not as core to our strategy.” “Sesame Street” launched on PBS in 1970, aired on HBO from 2016-2020. In 2019, Sesame Workshop signed a five-year deal that landed the series on Max.

Hallmark has reversed its decision to move “The Way Home” exclusively to Hallmark+ for its third season. Responding to fans unhappy about having to buy a streaming subscription to watch the popular drama, the company has set a January 3 premiere date for the show on Hallmark Channel, with the show available for streaming the following day.

María Elena Salinas, who joined ABC News in 2022, has left the building. “Today is my last day at ABC News. It’s been a ride,” Salinas wrote on a Friday Instagram post. “Leaving with great memories of the multiple stories I was able to work on in the almost 3 years I worked as a contributor, highlighting Latinos.” Before joining ABC News, Salinas spent 36 years at Univision.

Netflix is making video game “Squid Games: Unleashed” accessible to non-subscribers. “’Squid Game is Netflix’s most watched series ever, and we want everyone around the world to be able to take part in its return by making ‘Unleashed’ available to everyone, which is a first for Netflix Games,” said Alain Tascan, President, Games at Netflix. “’Squid Game: Unleashed’ is all about playing with (or against) your friends in the iconic games from the series like Glass Bridge and Red Light Green Light, so we’re inviting everyone into the chaos this holiday season.”

The first episode of Peacock drama “The Day of the Jackal” will get a linear airing Monday, December 30 at 10p on NBC. The series, starring Eddie Redemayne as a hit man, has already been renewed for a second season.

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PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

OWN has handed “Belle Collective” an early renewal for season six. Viewership for the current season of the reality show, which follows a group of entrepreneurs from Jackson, Mississippi, rose 25% among W25-54 versus the prior season, ranking as the number two cable program on Friday nights with African-American Women 25-54, according to the network.

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RATINGS

Thursday’s NFC West game between the Rams and 49ers attracted 12.29 million viewers to Prime Video, a +54% viewership increase over the comparable game from a year ago.

This Day in History2009 – Sci-fi thriller “Avatar” was released.Answer to Our Last Trivia Question What was the first series to be shown on The Disney Channel? Answer: “Good Morning, Mickey.” Kudos to: Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; Gerry Bixenspan-TV Marketing Inc./NYC; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA

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