#PatrioticPeachy FOX NEWS MEDIA TO PRESENT SPECIAL MULTIPLATFORM PROGRAMMING COMMEMORATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH

FOX News Media will honor the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks with extensive multiplatform special programming. On Friday, September 11th and in the days leading up to it, network personalities and correspondents will present commemorative packages and interviews while reporting live from locations across New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

During the week of September 7th, FOX News Channel's (FNC) signature morning show FOX & Friends (6-9 AM/ET) will broadcast live from several locations and feature interviews with guests about their experiences 25 years ago. Starting on Monday, co-host Steve Doocy, who was broadcasting live alongside co-host Brian Kilmeade on the morning of the attacks, will host the program's flagship "Breakfast with Friends" series live from the historic O'Hara's Pub in downtown Manhattan just two blocks from Ground Zero. Doocy will travel to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday and speak with Tunnels to Towers Foundation chairman and CEO Frank Siller, as the Steel Across America tour, a historic coast-to-coast campaign honoring those who sacrificed their lives on 9/11, arrives at the White House. Throughout the show on Thursday, Doocy will broadcast live from Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93.

On Friday, September 11th, special coverage will commence with FOX & Friends co-hosts Kilmeade, Ainsley Earhardt and Lawrence Jones broadcasting live from the Hyatt House in Jersey City, overlooking the New York City (NYC) skyline, while Doocy will contribute live from Ground Zero. America's Newsroom (9-11 AM/ET) co-anchors Bill Hemmer and Dana Perino will broadcast live from Brookfield Place overlooking the World Trade Center campus in downtown Manhattan. The program will carry the live reading of the victims' names from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. From 11 AM - 3 PM/ET, The Faulkner Focus (11-12 PM/ET), Outnumbered (12-1 PM/ET), and America Reports (1-3 PM/ET) will all feature special segments and interviews with a wide range of guests including families of 9/11 victims, military officials, 9/11 survivors, and founders/CEOs of 9/11-related foundations. Martha MacCallum, host of The Story (3-4 PM/ET), will report live from the Hyatt House and feature interviews with Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the New York Police Department (NYPD) co-chief chaplain, and Jessica Tisch, the NYPD Commissioner. Additionally, The Will Cain Show (4-5 PM/ET) will honor the anniversary with guests who will recount their experiences on 9/11.

Contributing to coverage throughout the day will be FNC senior correspondent Eric Shawn, who reported from Ground Zero on the day of the attacks, live from downtown Manhattan and correspondent Alexis McAdams from Shanksville. Chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin and senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy will report from the Pentagon and the White House, respectively.

FOX Nation will debut two new specials exploring the impacts of the 9/11 attacks 25 years later. Premiering on September 4th, Paul Mauro's Notes from Ground Zero spotlights FNC contributor and former NYPD Inspector Paul Mauro – who was working the morning of 9/11 – as he returns to Ground Zero for the first time in 25 years. Mauro, who scribbled down notes in the days following the attacks, reunites with fellow officers and shares never-before-seen photos and video. On September 8th, FOX Nation will launch Born on 9/11: 25 Years with Harris Faulkner, exploring the lives of people born on September 11th, 2001, the hope they brought to the country, and where they are now. The platform will also livestream the official ceremonies at the NYC memorial site and the Pentagon on September 11th.

FOX Business Network's (FBN) Liz Claman, anchor of The Claman Countdown (weekdays 3-4 PM/ET), will speak exclusively with Brandon and Kyle Lutnick, the Chairman and Executive Vice Chairman of Cantor Fitzgerald, on September 10th to commemorate the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees lost in the 9/11 attacks and to preview the firm's annual BGC Charity Day. On September 11th, Claman will feature an interview with founder and CEO of Silverstein Properties Larry Silverstein from the World Trade Center, which he helped rebuild following the 9/11 attacks. She will also speak with then-U.S. Senator and former New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ), and former JP Morgan Chase CEO Bill Harrison as they reflect on the impact of the day.

FOX News Digital will provide day-of coverage of the commemorations at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville, including live updates, coordinated video and social content and live stream embeds from all three ceremonies. The platform will feature interviews with Elizabeth L. Hillman, president and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, who participated in the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden. Throughout the day, FOX News Digital will publish multiple retrospective and feature stories focused on survivors, first responders, victims' families and those carrying the legacy of 9/11 forward 25 years later. The platform will also offer political and policy coverage, including reporting on how homeland security has evolved since the attacks. Additionally, the platform will publish a "Never Forget" archival photo retrospective, including a look at how Ground Zero and the lower Manhattan skyline have changed since the attacks.

FOX News Audio will present extensive coverage of the anniversary. Throughout the day on September 11th, FOX News Headlines 24/7 on Sirius XM will provide the latest updates on ceremonies and events every 15 minutes. Leading up to the commemoration, FOX News Radio (FNR) will share two weeks of daily one-minute feature reports, each spotlighting someone personally affected by the 9/11 attacks. FNR will also offer breaking news coverage of the NYC memorial ceremony, featuring reporting from Ground Zero. The Brian Kilmeade Show, Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla and The Guy Benson Show will interview guests and newsmakers impacted by the attacks. On YouTube, The Brian Kilmeade Show will provide access to some of Kilmeade's most notable 9/11 interviews, and FNR affiliates will be offered an anniversary special from Kilmeade that reflects on how America has evolved since then.

FOX News Podcasts will release specialized coverage in remembrance as well. The FOX News Rundown podcast will mark the anniversary by delivering a week of immersive content across its platform. The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition will anchor the programming by providing personal accounts of survival and exploring the lasting geopolitical and cultural impacts of the attacks. The FOX Business Rundown and FOX News From Washington will examine the quarter-century legacy through dedicated economic, policy, and national security lenses. On Perino on Politics, Perino will sit down with key insiders of the Bush administration who helped navigate the crisis from the center of power, including Chief Photographer Eric Draper, Presidential Speechwriter John McConnell and Director of Media Affairs Jeanie Mamo. Additionally, the host of Searching for Heroes, FNC's Benjamin Hall, will sit down with guests whose lives were impacted by the attacks, sharing stories of survival, sacrifice and resilience. Finally, FOX News Podcasts has launched an eight-part documentary series entitled FOX News Rewind: 9/11, building upon previous coverage, this updated edition features new reporting, examining the events leading up to the attacks, the courage of those who survived and responded, as well as the aftermath. The series will feature commentators such as Brit Hume, Steve Doocy, and Kilmeade. Bill Hemmer will host the finale of the series from the National September 11 Memorial & Museum where he will be joined by Elizabeth L. Hillman and other guests for a forward-looking dialogue on memory, endurance, and legacy.

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Podcasts, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for over 24 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month and is also available to live stream on FOX One.

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#SmallScreenScenes Home Who We Are News Investors Careers AMC Global Media’s August Streaming Highlights Include New Episodes Of The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Debut Of The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live Special, The Launch Of New Acorn Tv Mystery Blue Murder Motel, The Return Of The Chelsea Detective, Plus Age Inappropriate On All Reality And More

AMC Global Media’s August streaming highlights feature a sizzling lineup including new episodes of The Walking Dead: Dead City, starring Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan; the debut of The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only Live special from New York’s legendary Beacon Theatre; Acorn TV’s new mystery series Blue Murder Motel reuniting McLeod’s Daughters stars Michala Banas and Brett Tucker and the return of fan-favorite The Chelsea Detective, starring Adrian Scarborough (Killing Eve, The King’s Speech) and Vanessa Emme (Dublin Murders, Bloodlands); plus the new series Age Inappropriate on All Reality.

Film premieres for the month include Sundance Now’s exclusive streaming debut of Claire Denis’s drama The Fence, starring Matt Dillon (Crash, There’s Something About Mary) and Isaach De Bankolé (Task, Godfather of Harlem) plus Shudder’s new creature feature The Yeti; the mind-bending survival horror Hellcat, starring Dakota Gorman (Natural Disasters); horror comedy Buffet Infinity; and Australian retro beach thriller Penny Lane is Dead, starring Bailey Spalding (Scrublands), Alexandra Jensen (Talk to Me) and Ben O’Toole (Hacksaw Ridge).

On AMC+:The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 (AMC Original Series)

New Episodes Every Sundays on AMC/AMC+ until the Season Finale September 13

In season three, Maggie (Lauren Cohan)and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) finally put aside their differences to build the first thriving community in Manhattan since the apocalypse, but when chaos in the city begins to arise, they are forced to question: have they learned from their old wounds or will their dark past spell doom for the entire city? Also starring Jimmi Simpson, Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, Logan Kim and Michael Emery.

New Special Premieres Sunday, August 23 on AMC+

Filmed earlier this summer at the legendary Beacon Theatre in New York City, Vampire Lestat, the world’s first immortal rock star, makes his final tour stop. Played by Sam Reid, Lestat takes the stage to perform original music from The Vampire Lestat by series Composer Daniel Hart for a live performance.

On SHUDDER (also available on AMC+):The Yeti (Shudder Exclusive Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, August 7

When an oil tycoon and a famous adventurer vanish into the harsh winter of remote northern Alaska, a hand-picked rescue team endeavors to bring them home. What they don’t know is that they are trespassing on The Yeti’s territory, and the elements are the least of their worries.

Hellcat (Shudder Original Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, August 14

Lena wakes in a moving camper trailer with a horrifying wound. She’s warned by the driver that they have one hour to get to a doctor, or she’ll succumb to an unimaginable fate. As the pain sets in and reality begins to fray, who should really be afraid? Starring Dakota Gorman (Natural Disasters).

Buffet Infinity (Shudder Exclusive Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, August 21

Echoing the Canadian comedy classic SCTV, crosscutting between original, low-budget TV ads to tell the sinister tale of two restaurants battling it out in the fictional town of Westridge County.

Penny Lane is Dead (Shudder Original Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, August 28

Set on a hot summer’s night in 1986 Australia, 17-year-old Penny Lane is celebrating getting into college with her longtime girlfriends. After Penny’s jealous and troubled cousin decides a cruel prank is in order, what begins as a thoughtless spiked cupcake game spirals into a night of bloodshed and revenge. Starring Bailey Spalding (Scrublands), Alexandra Jensen (Talk to Me) and Ben O’Toole (Hacksaw Ridge).

*Shudder’s full programming schedule is available HERE.

On SUNDANCE NOW (also available on AMC+):The Fence (Sundance Now Original Film)

New Film Premieres Friday, August 21

In Claire Denis’s absorbing new film, set at a white-run construction site in West Africa, Albouny (Isaach de Bankolé, Task, Godfather of Harlem) demands the return of his brother’s body, killed in a mysterious work accident, but the site’s foreman (Matt Dillon, Crash, There’s Something About Mary) is clearly hiding the truth. The Fence makes its streaming debut following the world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Hollywood Crime Story: The Mob Takes Over the Movies (Sundance Now Documentary)

New Documentary Series Premieres Thursday, August 13

A gripping documentary series uncovering how organized crime infiltrated Hollywood across the 20th century. As stars and gangsters overlapped, the line between glamour and crime blurred through unions, financing and the hidden power brokers. From early mob influence to later scandals and crackdowns, the series reveals how deeply the underworld shaped the film industry.

On ACORN TV: The Chelsea Detective Season 4 (Acorn TV Original Series)

New Season Premieres Monday, August 3; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on August 24

Season 4 sees DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough) and DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme) return to tackle four new murders within the elite world of Chelsea – a fashion mogul sinking fast in the trappings of her wealth; an aristocratic dynasty guarding their bloodline with brutal devotion; and a wellness and beauty salon owner concealing lethal truths – all falling under the relentless scrutiny of our duo.

Blue Murder Motel Season 1(Acorn TV Original Series)

New Series Premieres Monday, August 24; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale on October 12

Married couple Vanessa (Michala Banas, Neighbours, McLeod’s Daughters) and Peter Coleman (Brett Tucker, The Residence, Station 19) leave their cop careers behind to run a motel in a sunny beachside New Zealand town, believing their hardest days are behind them. But plans soon collapse when a dead body is discovered in Unit 3, just one week after opening. The retired detectives’ instincts resurface as they are drawn back into investigation mode. And the town’s friendly charm begins to crack, revealing hidden secrets and unresolved grudges.

The Ridge (Acorn TV Exclusive Series)

New Episodes Every Monday until the Season Finale on August 31

This six-part psychological thriller is centered on Mia (Lauren Lyle, Outlander), a Scottish doctor who is fleeing addiction and leaves her professional life in tatters in Scotland. She accepts a wedding invitation from her estranged sister in New Zealand – only to find the would-be-bride dead upon arrival. Caught up in grief and pulled by a dark attraction to her late-sister’s fiancé Ewan, Mia is soon drawn into the small town’s web of lies and secrets.

*Acorn TV’s full programming schedule is available HERE.

On ALL REALITY:Age Inappropriate (We TV Original Series)

New Series Premieres Friday, August 7 on All Reality (uncensored version) and We TV (9:00 PM ET/PT on We TV); Episodes Continue Weekly Until the Season Finale on September 25

New unscripted series offers an unfiltered look inside the lives of five couples navigating extreme age‑gap relationships. The eight‑episode series reveals the complexities of power dynamics, family pressure, stereotypes, financial imbalance and yes, true love, when it comes to May-December romances. Experience, money and life stage are powerful forces that can turn passion into pressure, sexual chemistry into combustion and ultimately, love into hate. Can couples separated by decades truly build a lasting love, or is the writing already on the wall?

I Think You’re Overthinking It (Original Vodcast Series)

New Episodes Every Sunday on All Reality and AMC+ Until the Season Finale on August 9

Comedian and Podcast pioneer Chris Hardwick relaunches the I Think You’re Overthinking It podcast which focuses on pop culture, movies, TV, music, comedy and more, all through the lens of overthinking. The audio and video podcast, which tapes in Los Angeles, features weekly guests, including Billy Magnussen (The Audacity, Lilo & Stitch), Alison Brie (Glow, Community) Nathan Fillion (The Rookie, Castle),Jason Ritter(Matlock, Captain Fall), Eli Roth (Ice Cream Man, Borderlands), and Lamorne Morris (New Girl, Fargo) with more to be announced. The deep-dive, free-flowing conversations explore the intersection of personal hobbies, life lessons, and the obsessive side of fandom—all while attempting to navigate the beautiful, neurotic mess of overthinking everything.

On ALLBLK:D.O.P.E. Unit (ALLBLK Original Series)

New Series Premieres Thursday, August 6; Episodes Continue Weekly until the Season Finale September 24

A covert crime drama set in Philadelphia, following an off-the-books undercover task force known as the D.O.P.E. Unit as it wages a secret war against powerful crime families. As violence escalates and political pressure mounts, the series explores systemic corruption, moral ambiguity, and the consequences of institutional choices in a world where loyalty and justice collide. As the operation deepens, personal lives unravel, trust erodes, and every decision carries a cost that reshapes the mission and those sworn to uphold it. Starring Erica Peeples, Jhoné Lucas, Robert Ri’chard, Johnell Young, Terayle, Jenna Nolen, and more.

On HIDIVE: HELL MODE Season 2 (HIDIVE Exclusive)

English Dub Premieres August 5

Thirty-five-year-old Kenichi Yamada has spent his life playing every single MMORPG he can get his hands on. Tired of new games that cater to casual players, he leaps at the chance to try out a never-ending game with an intimidating “Hell Mode” that raises the difficulty (and chances to level up) to impossible heights. But, as soon as he selects the “Summoner,” Kenichi finds himself transported into the world of the game and reborn to a family of serfs as a baby named Allen! With nothing but his memories and wits to guide him, Allen sets off to conquer Hell Mode, unearth the secrets of the Summoner class, and free his newfound family from their fate. HELL MODE: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing 2nd Season is directed by Masato Tamagawa together with series composition by Daishiro Tanimura and production by Yokohama Animation Lab.

Key Art – TrailerThe Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip (HIDIVE Exclusive)

English Dub Premieres August 19

Late 20’s caregiver Rin Takanashi has been summoned as a saint, only to then be dumped alone in another world. Equipped with just her ridiculously overpowered god-like skills, Motor Home aka “Mochan” and Survival, she decides to indulge her love of solo camping and cooking in this strange new place. Thus begins Rin’s journey: one filled with gourmet cuisine and an array of wonderful companions along the way. Now, hop aboard Mochan and enjoy this fantasy world to its fullest! The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Road Trip is directed by Atsushi Nigorikawa together with series composition by Takashi Aoshima and production by EMT Squared in association with Ankichi Kobo.

The World Is Dancing (HIDIVE Exclusive)

English Dub Premieres August 26

One does not need dance to live. In 1374, during the turbulent age when the Northern and Southern Courts were locked in conflict, the Northern Court’s shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, was becoming an increasingly dominant force. Born the son of Kan’ami, head of the Kanze troupe of sarugaku performers, Oniyasha drifts through his days with a hazy question lodged in his heart: Why do people dance? His spirit remains clouded, until the day he encounters a dance that is truly “good.” Curious, sensitive, and strikingly beautiful, the boy meets people, laughs, cries, confronts his own weaknesses, and slowly begins to shape a new form of dance for a world steeped in impermanence. The World Is Dancing is directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi together with series composition by Sawako Kawamitsu and production by Cypic.

About AMC Global Media

AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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#PatrioticPeachy #SmallScreenScenes HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP TO DEBUT "THE GREAT AMERICAN JOURNEY" HOSTED BY KELSEY GRAMMER ON NBC

New Series to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

To commemorate 250 years of our nation's independence, Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced the premiere of The Great American Journey on Saturday, August 22. The original series, produced with support from the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, will air weekend mornings on NBC's "The More You Know" educational/informational (E/I) programming block (times may vary; check local listings). It will also be available to stream on Peacock and NBC.com.

Kelsey Grammer hosts "The Great American Journey," premiering August 22. The original series, produced by Hearst Media Production Group, will travel the country celebrating American history and exploring the people, places and ideas that have shaped our nation. It will air weekend mornings on NBC’s “The More You Know” educational/informational (E/I) programming block. 

Hosted by award-winning actor, producer and director Kelsey Grammer, The Great American Journey will travel the country celebrating American history and exploring the people, places and ideas that have shaped our nation. The series will examine how the American story continues to evolve and the role each generation plays in defining what comes next.

Grammer, who will also serve as one of the program's executive producers, has a career that spans more than three decades across television, film and theater. Best known for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Frasier Crane on the groundbreaking series Cheers and the long-running hits Frasier and Wings, Grammer has earned multiple Emmy Awards® and Golden Globes® among other honors. In addition to his television work, he has appeared in more than 60 feature films and over a dozen stage productions, establishing himself as one of the entertainment industry's most versatile and enduring performers. Grammer is represented by UTA and Vault Entertainment.

"As we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, this series will showcase the best of America — our culture, institutions, history and enduring spirit of innovation," said Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Cate Dillon.

"We are approaching this commemorative television production with a commitment to storytelling, authenticity and perspective," said Frank Biancuzzo, president of HMPG. "We've assembled an extraordinary team and want every episode to resonate with audiences in a meaningful and lasting way."

HMPG's current program portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a library of 85 series (6,000 episodes) and its content can be found in 100 countries.

About Hearst Media Production Group

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of Emmy® Award-winning programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in 100 countries. Its popular weekly educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks air weekends nationwide including "Weekend Adventure," on ABC stations; "CBS WKND," on the CBS Network; "The More You Know," on the NBC Network; "One Magnificent Morning," on the CW Network; "Mi Telemundo" on the Telemundo Network and "Go Time" on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including the company's dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel, Rovr Pets, and Lucky Dog Channel, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.

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EMMY-WINNING AND TONY-NOMINATED JOHN TARTAGLIA NAMED VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION AT THE JIM HENSON COMPANY

Acclaimed Creator, Producer, Writer, Director, and Puppeteer Expands Position to Develop and Produce New Projects While Continuing as Creative Supervisor of the Fraggle Rock Brand

The Jim Henson Company has promoted John Tartaglia to Vice President of Development and Production. In this role, Tartaglia, the Tony-nominated and Emmy-winning creator, producer, writer, director, and puppeteer, will develop and produce projects across all media, with a primary focus on television and theater, and he will continue to creatively supervise the Company's popular Fraggle Rock franchise. The announcement was made today by Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, to whom Tartaglia reports.

"Over the many years that John has been a key partner on projects like the Emmy-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, Splash and Bubbles, Wowsabout, and the newly released Jim Henson's Monster Dance, he has proven to be a true 'quadruple threat.' As an award-winning producer, an exceptional director, a prolific writer, and a gifted puppeteer, John makes each project better and adds a joyful creative spirit to our team," said Lisa Henson.

Tartaglia has been a long-time collaborator with The Jim Henson Company on a variety of projects, chief among them serving as an executive producer, writer, director, and puppeteer (Gobo Fraggle, Sprocket, and multiple other characters) on the Emmy-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock. Other projects include directing and performing lead character Ronald in the recent PBS KIDS special Wowsabout, and co-creating and executive producing the newly released Amazon Kids+ series Jim Henson's Monster Dance. Other television projects include the TV series Splash and Bubbles for PBS KIDS (for which he served as Creator, Executive Producer, Writer, and Emmy-nominated puppeteer), and development projects like The Kissing Hand. As a puppeteer, Tartaglia has been featured in a range of projects for the Company including Word Party, Julie's Greenroom, Slumberkins, Happytime Murders, and the live show Puppet Up!.

Tartaglia has also produced, written, and directed several live shows for The Jim Henson Company. Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE is currently having its New York City premiere at The New Victory Theater through June 21st, with a second national tour launching in the fall. Other stage credits include Fraggle Rock: A Space-y Adventure for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, and Jim Henson's Inspired Silliness for Princess Cruises, Sid the Science Kid Live, and Dinosaur Train Live.

About The Jim Henson Company

The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 70 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. The Company's most recent credits include the Amazon Kids+ series Jim Henson's Monster Dance, the PBS KIDS special Wowsabout, the hit holiday special for Apple TV The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, and the Emmy-nominated Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip for Disney+, as well as the Oscar®-winning Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio for Netflix, and the Emmy®-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock for Apple TV. Other television credits include Slumberkins and Harriet the Spy for Apple TV; Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, and Sid the Science Kid all for PBS; Earth to Ned for Disney+; and the Netflix series Word Party and the Emmy-winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Iconic catalogue titles include Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, Farscape, and the ground-breaking fantasy classics The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional locations in New York and London, the Company is also home to Jim Henson's Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent puppet and creature-building group and industry leader in puppeteered digital animation, with international film, television, theme park, and advertising clients.

About John Tartaglia

John Tartaglia is an acclaimed actor, director, writer, and puppeteer, known for his Tony-nominated roles in Broadway's debut company of Avenue Q, for originating the role of Pinocchio in Shrek the Musical, and as the Emmy-nominated star of Disney Channel's Johnny and the Sprites. His theatrical directing credits include Stephen Schwartz's The Secret Silk and Jim Henson's Inspired Silliness (Princess Cruises), Elf the Musical (Bucks County Playhouse), Kinky Boots (3D Theatricals), Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Claudio Quest (six-time winner at NY Musical Theatre Festival), Shrek The Halls (DreamWorks Theatricals), Because of Winn Dixie (Arkansas Rep and Goodspeed Opera House development), Jim Henson's Musical World (Carnegie Hall), national tours of Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live and Jim Henson's Sid the Science Kid Live! (The Jim Henson Company), and ten productions at the St. Louis MUNY, most recently Disney's Frozen and the upcoming Shrek the Musical.

John serves as Vice President of Development & Production for The Jim Henson Company, serving as the creative supervisor of the iconic brand Fraggle Rock, including the Emmy-winning reboot Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, for which he is also an Executive Producer, Writer, and Puppet Captain, and performs Gobo Fraggle, Architect Doozer, Gunge, Barry Blueberry, and Sprocket the Dog. Other television credits include the upcoming Jim Henson's Monster Dance for Amazon Kids+ (Co-Creator, Executive Producer), Wowsabout (Co-Executive Producer, Director, Puppeteer of Ronald), several seasons of Sesame Street, Johnny and the Sprites (Emmy-nominated, creator, star and co-executive producer), Ugly Betty, Bear in the Big Blue House, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Silent But Deadly, Hollywood Squares, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, Animal Jam, Blues Room, Sesame English, and JoJo's Circus.

John can be heard every Sunday on SiriusXM On Broadway on his show "Sunday Funday with John Tartaglia."

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#ChristmasPeachy #SmallScreenScenes @hallmarkchannel #Hallmark Launches National Search for America’s Merriest Christmas Towns

Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest Kicks off July 1st

Grand Prize-Winning Town to Be Featured in an Original Hallmark Movie

Hallmark is inviting communities across the country to show why they deserve to be named among America’s merriest Christmas towns with the launch of Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest. One grand prize-winning town will earn the opportunity to be featured in a Hallmark original movie. Contest details are available at hallmarkchannel.com/merriest.

The search is on for towns that best bring the Hallmark Christmas magic to life. Hallmark is inviting communities across the country to show why they deserve to be named among America’s merriest Christmas towns with the launch of Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest. Beginning today, towns nationwide can enter for the chance to be recognized as one of 25 official Hallmark Christmas Towns, with one grand prize-winning town to be featured in a Hallmark original movie. The contest kicks off Hallmark Channel’s 25th birthday celebration, a months-long tribute to the fans and communities whose warmth, connection, and holiday spirit have helped make the network a beloved destination for comfort and joy all year long.

From October through December and beyond, social media fills with images of cozy snow-covered towns, festive holiday décor, heartfelt acts of kindness and care that feel straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie. Wreath-lined main streets and charming storefronts have long inspired people to call these places “Hallmark towns.” Now, Hallmark is making that title official.

Beginning July 1 through August 10, 2026, fans can nominate towns that embody Hallmark’s signature blend of warmth, connection, community spirit, holiday tradition, neighborhood charm, and goodwill. Twenty-five towns will be recognized as “Official Hallmark Christmas Towns” and receive an official seal, along with promotional assets to help celebrate and share the designation. One grand prize-winning town will earn the opportunity to be featured in a Hallmark original movie. Contest details are available at www.hallmarkchannel.com/merriest.

“Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Towns Contest is our way of saying thank you to the most passionate fanbase in television while celebrating the towns and communities that embody our core values of comfort, joy, and connection, especially during the Christmas season,” said Darren Abbott, Hallmark Media president.

The contest is part of a months-long tribute to the fans whose loyalty, traditions, and enthusiasm have made Hallmark a lasting part of homes, holidays, and pop culture. Alongside special programming, fan experiences, and events, the contest brings that celebration directly to the communities that have long helped define the Hallmark spirit.

ABOUT HALLMARK CHANNEL

Hallmark Channel is Hallmark Media’s flagship 24-hour cable television network. As the country’s leading destination for quality, feel-good entertainment, Hallmark Channel delivers on the 100-year legacy of the Hallmark brand. The network’s lineup of signature original content includes movies, primetime scripted series, and specials. Dedicated to helping viewers celebrate holidays, seasons, and life’s special moments, Hallmark Channel is home to a host of annual programming events, including the highly successful Countdown to Christmas, which has become a pop culture phenomenon and a beloved holiday tradition for millions of viewers. Rounding out the network’s slate are some of television’s most classic comedies and series, including The Golden Girls, Reba, and Gilmore Girls.

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#NHLPeachy #SmallScreenScenes Finale of “Quest for the Stanley Cup” Available Now on the NHL’s YouTube Channel

The finale of Quest for the Stanley Cup, the critically-acclaimed behind-the-scenes series chronicling the Stanley Cup Playoffs, is now available to watch here on the NHL’s YouTube channel.

The fourth and final episode in the series will offer fans exclusive access to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, an instant classic between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Fans will see amazing on-ice views of the high-scoring action and historic comebacks, from Carolina’s late multi-goal rally and Seth Jarvis’ thrilling overtime winner in Game 2 to Golden Knights star Mitch Marner’s record-setting hat trick in a Game 3 double overtime victory. Sights and sounds include Marner, Brett Howden and head coach John Tortorella mic’d up for Vegas and Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere and head coach Rod Brind’Amour mic’d up for Carolina.

The episode concludes with Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi’s 22-save shutout, a memorable performance in Carolina’s Cup-clinching Game 6 victory. Euphoric post-game celebrations commence as the franchise marks its first Stanley Cup Championship in 20 years. Fans can enjoy emotional post-game interviews with captain and Conn Smythe Trophy-winner Jordan Staal, Jaccob Slavin, Jordan Martinook and Brind’Amour.

All four episodes of Quest for the Stanley Cup are now available on the NHL’s YouTube channel. Quest For The Stanley Cup first premiered in 2016 to critical acclaim and has earned two Sports Emmy Award nominations. The series is executive produced by Steve Mayer, President, NHL Content and Events.

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#CruisingPeachy @DAYTONA @NASCAR #SmallScreenScenes AMC Global Media Greenlights Thunder Road, a Scripted Drama Series from AMC Studios and NASCAR Studios, Starring Iconic Award-Winning Actor Dennis Quaid

AMC Global Media today announced at its Upfront Content Showcase that it has greenlit the scripted drama series, Thunder Road, from AMC Studios and NASCAR Studios, with award-winning actor Dennis Quaid in the lead role. Centered on family dynamics, fierce rivalries, and the untold stories behind one of America’s most iconic sports, the series is set to begin production this summer and will debut on AMC and AMC+ in 2027.

Thunder Road follows the multi-generational saga of the fictional Whitlock family, whose legacy in stock car racing is as deep as the family’s ties to the southern hill country roots that shaped them.

Quaid will play racing legend Duane Whitlock aka “The Wrecking Ball,” a towering figure who built a racing empire from a legacy of moonshine runs and dirt tracks and refuses to let it die. With ruthless competitors who will stop at nothing to dethrone and destroy them, The Whitlocks are a blue-collar dynasty at the edge of extinction – and the old king is fighting to hold onto the crown.

“We are thrilled to team up with NASCAR, a world class partner that continues to engage and entertain their deeply loyal fans for nearly 80 years,” said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios. “And in the ultimate dream casting, we’re fortunate to have the legendary Dennis Quaid lead this captivating series. This show will be a nonstop thrill ride for viewers.”

Thunder Road is created and executive produced by John Fusco (Young Guns, The Highwaymen) with Taylor Elmore (Justified, Tulsa King) on board as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Cliff Roberts (Untamed) with Syndicate Entertainment and Mark L. Smith (Untamed, The Revenant, American Primeval), along with NASCAR Studio’s Tim Clark and John Dahl (The Last Dance) with Gladys Cheng as producer.

Thunder Road further extends AMC’s sports programming slate on the heels of its successful partnership with NFL Films, Skydance Sports and Tom Brady’s Religion of Sports on Rise of the 49ers, which became the most-watched new original on AMC and AMC+ since The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. The company also announced today it is once again partnering with the NFL, Skydance Sports and Eli Manning’s Ten Till Productions on a new installment, Rise of the Saints. AMC also became the home of Thursday Night iMPACT! earlier this year in collaboration with TNA Wrestling.

About AMC Global Media

AMC Global Media (Nasdaq: AMCX) is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. The Company creates and curates celebrated series and films across distinct brands and makes them available to audiences everywhere. Its portfolio includes targeted streaming services AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE and All Reality; cable networks AMC, BBC AMERICA (which includes U.S. distribution and sales responsibilities for BBC News), IFC, SundanceTV and We TV; and film distribution label Independent Film Company. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its in-house studio, production and distribution operation behind acclaimed and fan-favorite original franchises including The Walking Dead Universe and the Anne Rice Immortal Universe. AMC Global Media is headquartered in the United States, with international operations in Iberia, Latin America, Central Europe, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. 

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#SmallScreenScenes Production Underway in Ireland on Second Season of Acorn TV’s Mystery Drama Irish Blood, Starring and Executive Produced by Alicia Silverstone

Acorn TV, the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas, announced that production is underway in Ireland on the second season of its hit series Irish Blood, with Executive Producer and Star Alicia Silverstone (Clueless, Bugonia) reprising her role as Fiona Fox. First-look images from season two, which consists of six, hour-long episodes and is filming in and around Dublin, were also released. Irish Blood first debuted last summer and became the #1 series in Acorn TV history in subscriber acquisition.

The news comes as Acorn TV is hosting its second annual Murder Mystery May, with new series premieres every week, a bingeable mystery every Monday and a killer film every Friday. The popular, month-long programming event celebrates the breadth of Acorn TV, showcasing the world’s best mysteries ranging from fan-favorite whodunits to quirky sleuths to diabolical thrillers.

Irish Blood season two finds Fiona still reeling from the repercussions of her estranged father Declan’s (Jason O’Mara’s) death, while extricating her mother Mary (Wendy Crewson) from peril at the hands of grifter Callum Deasy (Stuart Graham). As Mary, Fiona and Róisín (Ruth Codd) continue to follow the breadcrumb trail of clues left in Declan’s briefcase, they are swept up in a crime-solving adventure across Ireland.

In addition to Silverstone, season two stars O’Mara (The Man In The High Castle, The Good Wife), Crewson (We Were Liars, Tracker), Dearbhla Molloy (Wild Mountain Thyme, Rendezvous), Simone Kirby (His Dark Materials, Kneecap), Codd (The Fall of the House of Usher), Leonardo Taiwo (Wheel of Time, Ant-Man & The Wasp) and Stuart Graham (Hunger, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy).

Irish Blood is executive produced by Christina Jennings, Scott Garvie, Paul Donovan, Ailish McElmeel, Susan Coyne, Christina Ray, Aaron Martin, Silverstone and Ruba Nadda, who also directs. Producers are Catherine O’Flaherty and Paige Haight. Irish Blood is produced by Shaftesbury and Deadpan Pictures, in association with AMC Studios and with the support of incentives for the Irish Film Industry provided by the government of Ireland, the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit and Ontario Creates. AMC Studios holds worldwide distribution rights. In Canada, Irish Blood is available for streaming on Crave.

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About Acorn TV

AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world’s best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark, and get wrapped up in gripping mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s robust slate is comprised of acclaimed original and commissioned series including the highly anticipated murder mystery You’re Killing Me (Brooke Shields), the record-breaking thriller Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), hit crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), popular parish mystery Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), fan-favorite UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), critical darling Inspector Ellis (Sharon D Clarke), Italy-based Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl(Kerry Godliman), lauded British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), gritty Australian whodunit Mystery Road: Origin (Mark Coles Smith) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 25 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others. 

“…glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” – The Hollywood Reporter 

“Netflix for the Anglophile” – NPR 

Acorn TV is available for $8.99/month or $89.99/year.

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About Deadpan

Deadpan Pictures is an International Emmy award-winning production company specialising in drama with humour.

Recent credits include Irish Blood starring Alicia Silverstone, Acorn TV; This is not a Murder Mystery, an €18m series for Studio Canal and the New 8 with Panenka, Belgium; Showkids (RTE and Madgic) and Video Nasty, (BBC, Virgin Media TV, WDR and Boatrocker).

Next up in early 2027 are Recipes for a Nervous Breakdown for BBC and the New 8 and The Roaring Banshees a 6 x 1 hour female-led gangster saga set in 1920s Chicago.

Previous productions include Northern Lights (Lionsgate and ZDF): Can’t Cope Won’t Cope (RTE and Kew Media) which sold to Netflix and BBC; the critically acclaimed Dead Still (RTE, Acorn and ZDFS) and International Emmy-winning Moone Boy for Sky and BBC WW.

About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is an award-winning creator and producer of original content, founded by Christina Jennings, Chairman and President. For more than three decades, the company has been at the forefront of Canadian screen-based storytelling, building internationally successful series and franchises that reach audiences worldwide. Shaftesbury’s productions include the globally acclaimed drama Murdoch Mysteries, now in its 19th season, and Hudson & Rex, both airing in over 120 countries. Shaftesbury’s portfolio spans scripted drama, comedy, and genre programming, including the horror anthology Slasher and its latest instalment Hell Motel, the international thriller Departure which went to #1 on Netflix in 40 countries, the Irish-Canadian co-production SisterS, and Irish Blood, Acorn TV’s highest-rated series. Current projects include the dark crime drama The Borderline, now streaming on Crave, the upcoming comedy series Slo Pitch, and Granville Girls, a newly announced Netflix series.

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#SmallScreenScenese BRAVO #BROOKESHIELDS SAYS #PEACHYDEEGAN ! HIGH FIVE ON THE RENEWAL! Acorn TV Renews Record Breaking Murder Mystery Series You’re Killing Me, Starring and Executive Produced by Brooke Shields

BROOKE SHIELDS WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR SEASON ONE WE LOVED IT

In a time where so many entertainment brands rely on reproducing franchises with past proven success, Brooke Shields and Acorn have emerged with a brand new winner that YOU WILL LOVE.

AND IT WAS JUST RENEWED.

Good move, Acorn!

You heard it here first readers because it's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW!

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ACORN TV RENEWS BREAKOUT MURDER MYSTERY SERIES YOU’RE KILLING ME,

STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY BROOKE SHIELDS

Series Makes History as Acorn TV’s #1 Series Launch of All Time in Subscriber Acquisition and Viewership

You’re Killing Me Season One Streaming Now on Acorn TV with New Episodes Every Monday Through June 22

During an ATX Television Festival panel in Austin, TX, Brooke Shields and co-star Amalia Williamson announced that Acorn TV has renewed You’re Killing Me for a second season. Since its debut on May 18, the murder mystery series had made history as Acorn TV’s #1 series launch of all time in subscriber acquisition and viewership. Starring and executive produced by Shields and co-starring Williamson (Sullivan’s Crossing) and Tom Cavanagh (The Flash, Ed), You’re Killing Me season one is currently streaming on Acorn TV with new episodes debuting every Monday through the season finale on Monday, June 22.

Season two, which will again be set in the quaint Maine town of Founder’s Cove, will also consist of six, hour-long episodes and go into production later this year.

“I am crazy happy we get to do a second season of You’re Killing Me,” shared Shields. “I’m thrilled to be collaborating once again with the talented Robin Bernheim and having the opportunity to act opposite Amalia Williamson and Tom Cavanagh has been a dream. Thank you to all the people at Acorn TV and the whole marketing and creative teams for helping shepherd this show to where it is today. I promise we will continue to deliver the show you all fell in love with… even if it Kills Me.”

“You’re Killing Me has quickly become a breakout hit for Acorn TV – a series that blends sharp storytelling and irresistible twists, with Brooke’s singular presence at the center of it all,” said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer for AMC Global Media and President of AMC Studios. “We look forward to expanding the world she’s helped create, alongside the wonderful Robin Bernheim, for another season of this highly entertaining and bingeable new show, which has made history with Acorn TV’s deeply passionate and engaged audience as the platform’s #1 series launch of all time.”

A six-part murder mystery, the first season of You’re Killing Me follows bestselling novelist Allie (Shields), who forms an unlikely alliance with an aspiring writer and podcaster Andi (Williamson), to find the killer of a close friend. Cavanagh stars as Jack, the new lead detective of the local Police Department and former city slicker who is trying to acclimate to the quirks of small-town life.

You’re Killing Me is created by Robin Bernheim, known for successes such as Hallmark’s long-running drama When Calls the Heart and Mystery 101 and Netflix’s Princess Switch trilogy and Mother of the Bride – on which she and Shields last collaborated.

You’re Killing Me is a co-production between Shaftesbury and Topsail Entertainment. Bernheim and Shields executive produce alongside Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury, Michael Volpe for Topsail and Dan March for Dynamic Television. AMC Studios and Dynamic Television hold worldwide distribution rights outside Canada.

About Acorn TV

AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world’s best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark, and get wrapped up in gripping mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s robust slate is comprised of acclaimed original and commissioned series including the popular murder mystery You’re Killing Me (Brooke Shields), the record-breaking thriller Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), hit crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), popular parish mystery Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), fan-favorite UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), critical darling Inspector Ellis (Sharon D Clarke), Italy-based Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl(Kerry Godliman), lauded British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), gritty Australian whodunit Mystery Road: Origin (Mark Coles Smith) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 25 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others. 

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#SmallScreenScenes #BrookeShields @AcornTV Acorn TV Debuts Trailer for Original Series You’re Killing Me, Highly Recommended, Starring and Executive Produced by Brooke Shields, Premiering Monday, May 18

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we've met Brooke Shields a couple of times in person and she is even nicer than you would expect. She even scooted down for a picture with Peachy who is much shorter than her.

We are thrilled that Acorn, one of our favorite networks, has showcased her talent in a brand new series that we absolutely love and you must see! The All-New Original Murder Mystery Series Also Stars Amalia Williamson and Tom Cavanagh.

Photo Credit: Acorn TV

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Of course you know from our hundreds of book reviews, particularly on Agatha Christie before her work was edited, that we love mystery writers.  As a New England native spending the first 22 years of her life mostly in New England and totally as a New England primary resident except for six months in Ireland, Peachy Deegan also loves that this is set in New England starring Brooke as a successful mystery author and not only is her acting terrific, but also her Executive Producer skills are fabulous in You're Killing me.

Brooke brings a profound humanity to the role as her character battles relationships with many in her personal life and her town that are highly conflicting, particularly with the younger generation who excel in annoying disrespect and entitlement and with men.  We love the way Brooke's character orders at a restaurant with her particular requests and also celebrate her crab bisque choices.  There's many unexpected turns and You're Killing Me takes risks that lesser series don't adding to the entertainment.  It does not rest upon the laurels of a proven franchise that already exists: it creates a new one that is amazing!  This is a multi-generational and appeals to both sexes as a hit: the younger characters come to learn respect and the men smarten up too which makes you appreciate Brooke's character that much more.  

Younger is not better.

Everyone always knew Brooke is a pretty face, and she still is but in You're Killing Me you really come to understand her full depth of talent in both acting and producing.  Like a fine wine, Brooke as Allison Chandler is spectacularly superlative and she makes the show.  Our only question is: when does Season 2 start?

You're Killing Me is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.

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Acorn TV, the leading streaming service for international mysteries and crime dramas, today released the highly anticipated trailer for its new original series You’re Killing Me. Executive produced by and starring Brooke Shields, along with stars Amalia Williamson (Sullivan’s Crossing) and Golden Globe-nominee Tom Cavanagh (The Flash, Ed), the six-episode murder mystery series is set to premiere Monday, May 18, on Acorn TV. You’re Killing Me is created by Robin Bernheim (Mother of The Bride, Princess Switch).

Set in a quaint, New England town, the mystery follows bestselling novelist, “Allie” (Shields), who forms an unlikely alliance with an aspiring writer and podcaster, “Andi” (Williamson), to find the killer of a close friend. Cavanagh stars as “Jack,” the new lead detective of the local Police Department and former city slicker who is trying to acclimate to the quirks of small-town life.

You’re Killing Me joins a robust roster of hit series across Acorn TV, including recent successes Irish Blood with Alicia Silverstone, Murder Before Evensong with Matthew Lewis, Art Detectives with Stephen Moyer, Detective Ellis with Sharon D Clarke, among long-running fan-favorites Harry Wild with Jane Seymour, The Madame Blanc Mysteries with Sally Lindsay and many more. On May 1, Acorn TV will launch its second annual Murder Mystery May, with new series premieres every week, a bingeable mystery every Monday and a killer film every Friday. The popular, month-long programming event celebrates the breadth of Acorn TV, showcasing the world’s best mysteries ranging from fan-favorite whodunits to quirky sleuths to diabolical thrillers — and it’s headlined by You’re Killing Me.

You’re Killing Me is a co-production between Topsail Entertainment and Shaftesbury. Bernheim and Shields executive produce alongside James Genn (The Good Doctor, Ginny and Georgia, Charmed), who will also direct episodes 101/102, Michael Volpe for Topsail and Christina Jennings and Scott Garvie for Shaftesbury. Scott Smith (The Magicians, Call Me Fitz, Skins) will direct episodes 103/104 and Paul Fox (Schitt’s Creek, The Dark Hours, Anne with an E) will direct episodes 105/106.

About Acorn TV

AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world’s best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark, and get wrapped up in gripping mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s robust slate is comprised of acclaimed original and commissioned series including the highly anticipated murder mystery You’re Killing Me (Brooke Shields), the record-breaking thriller Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), hit crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), popular parish mystery Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), fan-favorite UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), critical darling Inspector Ellis (Sharon D Clarke), Italy-based Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), lauded British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), gritty Australian whodunit Mystery Road: Origin (Mark Coles Smith) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 25 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others.    

Acorn TV is available for $8.99/month or $89.99/year.

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#NewYorkNotes #SmallScreenScenes @rodstewart The celebration of Sir Rod Stewart continues!

After last night’s incredible premiere of “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,” it’s clear that Sir Rod Stewart’s music remains as timeless as ever.  Peachy Deegan LOVES Rod Stewart and he one of the best live acts she has seen in her life.  If you didn't catch the broadcast on CBS, you can still watch the entire two-hour special on-demand right now via Paramount+ to see the performances and intimate interviews everyone is talking about.

The tribute was a beautiful journey through a legendary career, and we want to help you keep that momentum going. We’ve made it easy to keep the music playing by putting the show's highlights right at your fingertips.

You can now stream the official

Forever Young: A Grammy Salute Playlist.

You can add a piece of history to your shelves with Rod Stewart's career-spanning compilation. Explore the array of formats, full tracklists & order Ultimate Hits here.

And in case you missed it, you can also check out the brand new "It Takes Two (with Tina Turner)" music video that premiered yesterday too.

Turn up the volume and enjoy the music of a true icon!

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#NewYorkNotes @RecordingAcad The Grammy Awards Set To Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, And Will Be Exclusively Simulcast On ABC, Disney+ And Hulu For The First Time Ever

The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and simulcast across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. The news was confirmed today during the Disney Upfront presentation in New York City. This year’s Grammy® eligibility period is Aug. 31, 2025 – Aug. 28, 2026, and nominations will be announced ahead of the Telecast on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

“The Grammys are all about celebrating the music that moves the world, and this moment is built on exactly that,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Grammys. "This is an exciting time for us as an organization—a new home and a bold new chapter for the Grammy Awards. We’re just getting started and the best is yet to come."

The full list of key dates for the 2027 Grammy Awards season is as follows:

Aug. 31, 2025 – Aug. 28, 2026

Product Eligibility Period

June 25, 2026 – Aug. 14, 2026

Media Company Registration Period

July 7, 2026 – Aug. 21, 2026

Online Entry Period

Oct. 12, 2026 – Oct. 22, 2026

First Round Voting

Nov. 16, 2026

Nominees Announced for the 2027 Grammy Awards

Dec. 10, 2026 – Jan. 7, 2027

Final Round Voting

Feb. 7, 2027

2027 Grammy Awards

For more information regarding the upcoming 2027 Grammy Awards season, click here. To learn more about the annual Grammy Awards® process, click here.

ABOUT THE GRAMMYS®

Music is a powerful force for good in the world. It heals. It unites. It moves us like nothing else. The people who create it deserve an organization dedicated to their well-being. That’s us. We exist to serve music, and all the people who make it. The Grammy organization is powered by 30,000 members, working songwriters, performers, producers, engineers and music professionals, and we serve music people by spearheading public policy efforts to protect their rights, opening pathways of opportunity for them while dismantling old barriers, providing direct assistance, recognizing musical excellence, and upholding a peer-based Awards process that endures as music’s highest honor. Our service positively impacts music creators everywhere, and results in a growing, thriving and more fair music industry.

The Grammy organization is made up of the Recording Academy®, The Latin Recording Academy®, MusiCares®, the Grammy Museum®, and the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation®. For more information about the Grammys, please visit Grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the Grammys’ social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and X.

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#NewYorkNotes #SmallScreenScenes @rodstewart @RecordingAcad THE RECORDING ACADEMY® AND CBS PRESENT “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,” AIRING TUESDAY, MAY 19 ON CBS AND PARAMOUNT+

The Recording Academy® and CBS present “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE,” airing Tuesday, May 19 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.*

This electrifying, once-in-a-lifetime television event honors Sir Rod Stewart, the Grammy Award-winning, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the best-selling artists in music history. This two-hour celebration brings viewers on stage and behind-the-scenes for an all-access concert experience.

In addition to Stewart’s unrivaled showmanship and iconic catalogue, “FOREVER YOUNG: A GRAMMY SALUTE TO ROD STEWART LIVE” also reveals the man behind the music as Stewart invites viewers backstage for an intimate interview reflecting on his extraordinary life, devotion to his family and enduring passion for performing. Featuring rare archival footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the broadcast captures the superstar still at full throttle as Stewart and his band launch the extended U.S. leg of his “One Last Time” tour, which launched in 2024 and has evolved into a multi-year must-see global event driven by overwhelming fan demand.

Ben Winston, Patrick Menton, Harvey Mason jr., and Lou Fox are executive producers, with Menton also serving as showrunner. Fulwell Entertainment and Grammy Studios™ are producing with support from Iconic Artists Group.

Photos and clips from the special, which taped in Miami, FL, will be made available in the lead up to the airdate.

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the Grammy Museum® , advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares® , and celebrates artistic excellence through the Grammy Awards® — music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As

the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

For more information about the Grammy Awards and the Recording Academy, please visit Grammy.com and RecordingAcademy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads , and X.

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#SmallScreenScenes #ScotlandPeachy #MurderMysteryMay Psychological Thriller Drama, Summerwater, Highly Recommended by Whom You Know Premieres Monday, May 25 Exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada

Produced by Freedom Scripted in Association with All3Media International

Based on Sarah Moss’ Best-Selling Novel, the Six-Part Series Stars Shirley Henderson, Dougray Scott and Valene Kane and is Written and Created by BAFTA Award Nominee John Donnelly (The Pass)

 AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV, the leading streamer for compelling international crime dramas and murder mysteries, today announced that the thrilling and compulsive six-part drama, Summerwater, based on Sarah Moss’ The Sunday Times’ Top Ten novel, is premiering on Monday, May 25, exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada. Additional episodes will drop weekly on Mondays on the platform. Written and created for television by BAFTA Award-nominated John Donnelly (The Assessment, Utopia, The Pass), the suspenseful series stars Shirley Henderson (Dept. Q, The Nest, Happy Valley), Dougray Scott (Sherlock & Daughter, Vigil, The Crow Girl) and Valene Kane (Say Nothing, Gangs of London, The Fall).

It is extremely well-written, intelligently developed, and executed at a high level by an All-Star cast of actors you have probably never heard of before but are absolutely deserving of your attention. As each episode unravels you will discover yourself wrapped up in the mystery of this Scotland summer venue for vacationers that is nowhere like you have probably gone on vacation.  Weaved in intrigue, Summerwater will capture your mind and curiosity with characters that you have no choice but to give your strict attention to to find out what's going to happen next. We also commend the storytelling from different perspectives that adds such richness to this series. We also like the font they use especially with the letter w.

Emotionally charged from every angle, Summerwater will surprise you with plot twists and character development that take risk, entertain, and make you think.  Places matter. And your history at that place matters.

The series’ launch is part of Acorn TV’s second annual Murder Mystery May, kicking off Friday, May 1, with new series premieres every week. The popular, month-long programming event celebrates the breadth of Acorn TV, showcasing the world’s best mysteries ranging from fan-favorite whodunits to quirky sleuths to diabolical thrillers.

At a Scottish cabin resort enduring unpredictable weather, the residents of Summerwater attempt to escape life’s problems in the serenity of isolation. Far from a relaxing retreat, Summerwater turns out to be a mysterious, all-knowing place, where residents are confronted with their deepest desires and darkest truths. Weaving together the lives of several families, as they are observed closely from their disparate cabins, Summerwater shows how the simmering tensions between vacationers leads to a devastating climax.

A thrilling and compulsive drama about relationships, sex, class, and not being able to escape yourself, Summerwater is a surreal world that takes the viewer on a journey of wit, heart, and tragedy. An unflinching yet empathetic look at human nature across generations, Summerwater provides a riveting portrait of the divided nation that is modern Britain. The series features additional cast members Daniel Rigby (I, Jack Wright), Gabriel Scott (House of the Dragon), Anna Próchniak (Showtrial) and Arnas Fedaravičius (The White Lotus).

Summerwater is written and created for television by BAFTA Award-nominated John Donnelly and is directed by BAFTA Award-nominated Robert McKillop (Guilt, Ludwig) and Fiona Walton (Rebus, Shetland). The series is produced by Freedom Scripted in association with All3Media International who are the show’s global partner, with the support of Screen Scotland. Mike Ellen is the Executive Producer for Freedom and Jules Hussey is the Series Producer.

Summerwater is highly recommended by Whom You Know and it is one of the best things you can see this season.

About Acorn TV

AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV is the leading streaming service for brilliant mysteries and suspense-driven dramas. Experience the world’s best stories, from the criminally cozy to the daringly dark and get wrapped up in brilliant mysteries as Acorn TV adds exclusive programming every week to a deep library – all commercial-free. Acorn TV’s recent slate is comprised of acclaimed commissioned and original series including popular UK detective drama Harry Wild (Jane Seymour), Signora Volpe (Emilia Fox), The Chelsea Detective (Adrian Scarborough), New Zealand detective series My Life Is Murder (Lucy Lawless), acclaimed Irish crime thriller Bloodlands (James Nesbitt, co-executive produced by Jed Mercurio), British crime drama Whitstable Pearl (Kerry Godliman), Kiwi romantic comedy Under the Vines (Rebecca Gibney, Charles Edwards) and British detective drama Dalgliesh (Bertie Carvel), to name a few. Current and upcoming Acorn TV Original Series include crime drama Art Detectives (Stephen Moyer), Irish Blood (Alicia Silverstone), Murder Before Evensong (Matthew Lewis), You’re Killing Me (Brooke Shields) and many more. The above add to a growing catalog of popular bingeable dramas including Jack Irish (Guy Pearce), Doc Martin (Martin Clunes), Deadwater Fell (David Tennant, Cush Jumbo) and all 24 seasons of fan-favorite Midsomer Murders, among others. 

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