CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows
CBS Suddenly Cancels Pair Of FBI Shows In a surprising move, CBS has canceled two of its three FBI franchise components. The pair of spinoff series — FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International --  will conclude their runs in the spring, with Most Wanted wrapping up after six seasons and International after four.  This decision comes despite the shows consistently ranking among the top 25 on network television, drawing an average of approximately 7.5 million viewers each week across various platforms, according to Nielsen ratings. Despite the cancellations, CBS will retain its flagship series, which continues to enjoy a m…
NY Native Cast As Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series NY Native Cast As Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series
NY Native Cast As Dumbledore In HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Series A New York native is stepping into the robes of Albus Dumbledore. HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series will feature none other than Rochester-native John Lithgow as the beloved Hogwarts headmaster, the actor confirmed to Screen Rant. Lithgow, 79, acknowledged that the decision to accept the iconic role wasn’t easy given the sheer magnitude of the project. “Well, it came as a total surprise to me,” he told Screen Rant. “I just got the phone call up at the Sundance Film Festival for yet another film, and it was not an easy decision because it’s going to define me for the last chapter of my li…
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice'
Iconic MSG Sportscaster Al Trautwig Dies At 68: 'We Lost A Legendary Voice' A broadcaster whose voice was synonymous with New York sports has died. Al Trautwig, a longtime sportscaster on MSG Network, has died at 68 years old. A cause of death wasn't immediately available but the Long Island native had been battling cancer in recent years. MSG studio analyst Alan Hahn announced Trautwig's death in an Instagram post on Monday, Feb. 24. "I'm sad to share the news that we lost a legendary voice in sports," Hahn posted. "But we lost a lot more than that. He was not only a friend, but a mentor and a teacher. He was, personally, one of my biggest resource…
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch 'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch
'Shark Tank' Looking For Next Big Investment In Philly: Here's How You Can Pitch Innovators, it’s time to sink or swim with the Sharks in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. The hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" will hold an open casting call in Philly on Friday, Apr. 11. The Emmy-winning program will host it at The Event Center at Rivers Philadelphia, in partnership with Philly's ABC affiliate WPVI-TV. This will be the first "Shark Tank" casting call in the city since 2017. "We’re eager to return to Philly after so many years to see how the entrepreneur community has grown," said Mindy Zemrak, the supervising casting producer since the show debuted in 2…
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? ‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes?
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? Reality TV hopefuls will get their shot at island glory when the producers of the popular series “Survivor” roll into Mohegan Sun for an open casting call next month. Contestants who think they can outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition will have a chance to prove it in front of the show's producers at the Shops at Mohegan Sun on March 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in The Shops Concourse at the hotel and casino.  Anyone who dreams of braving the elements, forging alliances, and competing for the $1 million prize must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States. …
Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show
Expect To See Former 'SNL' Cast Members With CT Ties During 50th Anniversary Show "Saturday Night Live" will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend, and two former castmates with Connecticut connections will be on hand. No native of the Nutmeg State has ever been among the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players," but two performers with state ties who made big impacts on the iconic NBC sketch show are scheduled to appear on the Sunday, Feb. 16, anniversary show.  Those are Kevin Nealon and Bobby Moynihan. Related: SNL's Colin Jost To Host Comedy Show At Mohegan Sun Arena Nealon — born in Texas but raised in Bridgeport — was part of the NBC series from 1986 un…
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE) CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (UPDATE)
CBS, 20+ Channels Stay On YouTube TV Temporarily After Deal With Paramount (Update) YouTube TV subscribers will keep access to CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels — for now. Google and Paramount Global have reached a short-term extension to keep Paramount's channels available for YouTube TV users. The sides needed to finalize a deal by Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 p.m. EST to avoid channels from being lost. Google posted about the temporary deal, while a Paramount spokesperson confirmed it to Variety. "We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf," Google said on its website. "We also value Paramount's partner…
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List
You Could Lose These 20+ Channels On YouTube TV If No Deal Is Reached: See The List UPDATE: YouTube TV and Paramount Global have reached a temporary deal to keep airing Paramount's channels. You can click here to see the updated story. YouTube TV subscribers could lose CBS, Nickelodeon, and more than 20 other Paramount-owned channels if the companies don’t reach a new agreement. Paramount and YouTube TV have warned customers that channels like CBS, CBS Sports Network, and Comedy Central may disappear if the two sides don't have a new deal in place on Thursday. Feb 13. Two CBS affiliates, WLKY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, and KCCI News in Des Moines, Iowa, told viewers …
Megadeth's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Ridgewood Megadeth's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Ridgewood
Megadeth's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Ridgewood Marty Friedman, the former lead guitarist of Megadeth is set to rock Bergen County...in book form. Friedman is signing copies of his new book "Dreaming Japanese" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. In the memoir Friedman discusses his upbringing in a Jewish household in Maryland, before joining Megadeth, according to a synopsis. Spending 10 years with the band, Friedman discusses life as the only sober member of the group and all the drama that accompanied their success, according to a synopsis, including his complicated relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine. The book …
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency 'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency Legendary voice actor and longtime Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to organizers of an online fundraiser for the family. Last week, Johnson flew down to Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Foundation, but never made it after checking into his hotel. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife tried desperately to get in touch with him," organizers of a GoFund me for Johnson that went viral, said. "It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive…
Simsbury Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star Simsbury Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star
Simsbury Actress To Announce Oscar Nominations With 'SNL' Star An up-and-coming Connecticut comedic actress who has had a very impressive string of television and film will join "Saturday Night Live" star Bowen Yang to announce this year's Academy Award nominees this week.   Rachel Sennott, of Simsbury, and Yang will read off the nominees on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The California wildfires have repeatedly delayed the announcements for weeks.  Meet this year’s #Oscars nominations hosts: Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott. Join us on Thursday, January 23rd, at 8:30... Posted by The Academy on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Yang…
Yonkers Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer Yonkers Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer
Yonkers Locale Appears In Marvel's New 'Daredevil' Trailer Marvel fans from Westchester with a keen eye may have spotted a familiar landmark in the new trailer for "Daredevil: Born Again."  According to Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, the Yonkers City Hall Ceremonial Courtroom makes an appearance in the show's new trailer, released on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Indeed, the space can be spotted for a few seconds in the trailer, which features Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock/Daredevil, a blind lawyer who leads a double life as a vigilante in New York City.  The show is set to premiere on Tuesday, March 4, and also stars Vincent D'Onofrio as Wils…