CBS is "America's Most Watched Network" Again

CBS Will Finish the 2019-2020 Season as America’s Most-Watched Network for 12th Straight Year

Network Wins 18 Out of Season’s 33 Weeks to-Date, Including Last 13 in a Row

Wins Crown for 17th Time in 18 Years

Has Season’s Top Series (NCIS) and Top Comedy (YOUNG SHELDON)

#1 Network Has Reached Almost 224 Million Unique Viewers This Season Across All Dayparts

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS will finish the 2019-2020 season as “America’s Most-Watched Network” for the 12th straight season with a lead of over +1 million viewers. This will be the Network’s 17th win in the last 18 years. So far, CBS has won an incredible 18 out of 33 weeks this year, including the last 13 in a row, to take the crown yet again. The feat is even more impressive when considering that the Network did not have the Super Bowl this year. CBS is also #1 in late night and daytime, sweeping all three key dayparts for the fourth consecutive year.

CBS is now averaging 7.74 million viewers, +1.1 million viewers, or +17% ahead of second-place NBC (versus 6.63m), +21% ahead of Fox (6.40m) and +40% ahead of ABC (5.51m). All numbers are according to Nielsen most current ratings through Sunday, May 10.

According to Nielsen NPower (6+ minute qualifier), CBS has reached almost 224 million (223.87m) unique viewers this season across all dayparts, beating its closest competitor (Super Bowl-powered Fox, 223.53m) by +340 thousand viewers.

The following are some additional highlights of CBS’ winning 2019-2020 season:

•     CBS has 14 of the top 30 “most-watched” broadcast series. More than any other network.
•     CBS has 11 time-period-winning programs, more than all other networks combined.
•     Seven CBS series are averaging 10+ million viewers, more than any other network.
•     CBS has the top five comedies and eight of the top 10 – more than the other networks combined.
•     CBS has the top three dramas and 10 of the top 20 broadcast dramas – as many as all the other networks combined.
•     NCIS is the season’s most-watched series and drama averaging 15.3 million viewers per week.
•     YOUNG SHELDON is season’s most-watched comedy (11.4m), followed directly by MOM (8.5m), THE NEIGHBORHOOD (7.7m) and BOB ♥ ABISHOLA (7.5m). In fact, CBS has had the top comedy since the final season of “Friends” – the past 16 years.
•     FBI: MOST WANTED is the most-watched new series.
•     BOB ♥ ABISHOLA is the most-watched new comedy.
•     60 MINUTES is the most-watched news program.

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ViacomCBS and Google Expand Mutli-Year Deal

ViacomCBS and Google Announce Expanded Distribution Agreement

Comprehensive Deal Introduces 14 Additional ViacomCBS Cable Networks to YouTube TV, Including BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Google announced a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement to deliver more content from ViacomCBS’ leading portfolio of news, entertainment and sports networks for YouTube TV subscribers. In addition to featuring continued carriage of CBS broadcast stations, CBS Sports Network, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel, and The CW, the expanded agreement introduces 14 ViacomCBS channels to the live TV and on-demand subscription service.

BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land and VH1 will launch on YouTube TV this summer, providing more than two million subscribers with access to some of the most popular cable brands. BET Her, MTV2, Nick Jr., NickToons, TeenNick and MTV Classic will also launch on YouTube TV at a later date.

The deal also includes a continued commitment to distribute ViacomCBS’ premium subscription services, including SHOWTIME, on YouTube TV, as well as an extended partnership on the broader YouTube platforms.

“We are thrilled to have reached an expanded agreement with YouTube TV that recognizes the full power of our newly combined portfolio as ViacomCBS,” said Ray Hopkins, President, U.S. Networks Distribution, ViacomCBS. “Google has been an excellent partner, and we look forward to bringing even more of our entertainment networks to YouTube TV subscribers for the first time.”

"We're excited to launch ViacomCBS' portfolio on YouTube TV this summer, " said Lori Conkling, Global Head of Partnerships at YouTube TV. "Our expanded partnership delivers on our promise to offer a premium portfolio of content to our YouTube TV subscribers, as well as across the YouTube platforms."

YouTube TV is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live and on-demand TV from 70+ top networks through a simple and award-winning experience. It offers live & local sports, news, shows, movies, and more, and can be watched on any screen (phone, tablet, TV, computer). Membership comes with free unlimited cloud DVR storage space to record all your favorites, personalized watch recommendations, and a family plan with 6 accounts per household so the whole family can enjoy.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.


About ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CBS All Access, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.

For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit www.viacbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.

About Google
Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Through products and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome and YouTube, Google plays a meaningful role in the daily lives of billions of people and has become one of the most widely-known companies in the world. Google is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

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CBS Renews 80 Percent of its 2019-2020 Lineup for 2020-2021 TV Season

CBS Announces the Return of 23 Series for the 2020-2021 Broadcast Season

Network Brings Back the #1 Show on Television NCIS for Its 18th Season, #1 Comedy “Young Sheldon,” #1 New Series “FBI: Most Wanted,” #1 New Comedy “Bob ♥ Abishola” and #1 News Program “60 Minutes”

Network to Return Seven Shows with Over 10 Million Viewers Per Week, More than Any Other Network

Television’s Top Freshman Class Brings Back Five Series: “All Rise,” “Bob ♥ Abishola,” “Evil,” “FBI: Most Wanted” and “The Unicorn”

Network to Win 12th Consecutive Season by a Margin of 1 Million Viewers

CBS Also #1 In Primetime, Daytime and Late Night for the Fourth Consecutive Season

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CBS announced the return of 23 series, renewing 80% of its top-rated lineup for the 2020-2021 broadcast season. The Network will announce its new series and 2020-2021 primetime schedule in the coming weeks.

The returning shows include the #1 program on television NCIS, #1 comedy YOUNG SHELDON, #1 new series FBI: MOST WANTED, #1 new comedy BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, and the #1 news program 60 MINUTES.

Among today’s additional renewals are the dramas ALL RISE, BLUE BLOODS, BULL, FBI, MACGYVER, MAGNUM P.I., NCIS: LOS ANGELES, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, S.W.A.T. and SEAL TEAM; comedies THE NEIGHBORHOOD and THE UNICORN; reality series UNDERCOVER BOSS; and the law and justice program 48 HOURS. They join the previously announced renewals of EVIL, MOM, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE and YOUNG SHELDON.

“Thanks to these exceptional shows, we’re going to win the current season by 1 million viewers,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “Next year, we’ll have these strong returning series as our foundation…and Super Bowl LV too. It’s a well-balanced lineup across Entertainment, News and Sports that will put us in an incredibly stable position for 2020-2021.”

Highlights for returning shows include:

•     CBS has renewed seven shows watched by over 10 million viewers per week, more than any other network: NCIS, FBI, BLUE BLOODS, YOUNG SHELDON, BULL, 60 MINUTES and FBI: MOST WANTED.
•     CBS’ top freshman class will see the return of #1 new series FBI: MOST WANTED, #1 new comedy BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, ALL RISE, EVIL and THE UNICORN.
•     All shows from this season’s Monday night lineup have been renewed. THE NEIGHBORHOOD and BOB ♥ ABISHOLA rank among the top comedies on television, with larger audiences than every comedy on all other networks. ALL RISE is the #3 new drama on any network, and BULL has been Monday’s top entertainment series at 10:00 PM this season, averaging over 10.5 million viewers.
•     All three Tuesday night dramas will return, with each averaging over 10 million viewers per week, including NCIS, averaging over 15.33 million viewers; FBI, with 12.55 million viewers; and FBI: MOST WANTED, which averages 10.18 million viewers.
•     SURVIVOR, a series currently watched by nearly 10 million viewers, returns for its 21st season.
•     YOUNG SHELDON and MOM return as the #1 and #2 comedies on television.
•     MACGYVER, MAGNUM P.I. and BLUE BLOODS return from a night the Network wins this season by +3.6 million viewers.
•     Also returning are: 60 MINUTES, television’s #1 news program, and NCIS: LOS ANGELES and NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, the most-watched entertainment programs on their night.

CBS is on track to finish the current season as America’s Most Watched Network for the 12th consecutive year by a margin of 1 million viewers. The Network is also #1 in primetime, daytime and late night for the fourth straight year.

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ViacomCBS Gains 49 Percent Stake in Miramax

ViacomCBS and beIN MEDIA GROUP Complete MIRAMAX Transaction

NEW YORK & DOHA, Qatar--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViacomCBS Inc. (Nasdaq: VIACA; VIAC) (“ViacomCBS”) and beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”) today announced the closing of the previously announced MIRAMAX transaction. ViacomCBS has acquired a 49% stake in MIRAMAX, the global film and television studio, while beIN retains a 51% stake in the company. MIRAMAX’s current leadership team will continue in their existing roles.

ViacomCBS acquired 49% of MIRAMAX from beIN for a total committed investment of $375 million. Approximately $150 million was paid at closing, while ViacomCBS has committed to invest $225 million – comprised of $45 million annually over the next five years – to be used for new film and television productions and working capital.

In addition, Paramount Pictures entered into an exclusive, long-term distribution agreement for MIRAMAX’s film library; and an exclusive, long-term first-look agreement allowing Paramount Pictures to develop, produce, finance and distribute new film and television projects based on MIRAMAX’s IP.

Moelis & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to beIN, while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom served as legal counsel. Guggenheim Securities served as exclusive financial advisor to ViacomCBS, while O’Melveny & Myers served as legal counsel.


About ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA; VIAC) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, CBS All Access, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents. For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit www.viacbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.

About MIRAMAX®
Acquired by beIN MEDIA GROUP and headquartered in Los Angeles, MIRAMAX is a global film and television studio best known for its award-winning and original content. MIRAMAX’s unrivaled library of more than 700 titles has received 278 Academy Award® nominations and 68 Oscars®, including four Best Picture awards. Bill Block serves as CEO of MIRAMAX. Upcoming and recent projects include the global blockbuster Halloween Kills starring Jamie Lee Curtis, produced by MIRAMAX with Trancas International Films and Blumhouse Production, slated to release this year; The Georgetown Project starring Academy Award-winner Russell Crowe and directed by Joshua John Miller and M.A. Fortin; Uncle Frank directed by Alan Ball and starring Paul Bettany which premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was purchased by Amazon. Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, MIRAMAX's latest success passing $100M worldwide and starring Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant, was released in January 2020. The action-thriller Cash Truck, currently in post-production, marks MIRAMAX’s second project with Ritchie and stars Jason Statham. MGM UA Releasing will distribute the film domestically. Other past projects include, Silent Retreat, a comedy from Isn’t It Romantic director Todd Strauss-Schulson, and The Perfection, directed by Richard Shepard, starring Allison Williams and Logan Browning, which premiered at Fantastic Fest 2018 and was acquired by Netflix. MIRAMAX Television just concluded production on a six-part series with Leonine titled Spy City, starring Dominic Cooper for this fall’s Mipcom.

About beIN MEDIA GROUP
beIN MEDIA GROUP is a leading independent global media group and one of the foremost sports & entertainment networks in the world. The group distributes and produces an unrivalled array of entertainment, live sport and major international events across 5 continents, 43 countries and in 9 different languages spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA). beIN MEDIA GROUP’S flagship sports network, beIN SPORTS, holds the single largest portfolio of sports rights of any global broadcaster; and through its iconic MIRAMAX film studio, beIN holds an extensive library of Hollywood blockbusters while having a growing presence in series and movies production and distribution, as well as in the digital space. beIN MEDIA GROUP acquired Digiturk the leading PAY TV operator in Turkey in August 2016; and now has over 55 million subscribers worldwide.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains both historical and forward-looking statements. All statements that are not statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect ViacomCBS’s current expectations concerning future results, objectives, plans and goals, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and which may cause future results, performance or achievements to differ. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are discussed in the risk factors disclosed in ViacomCBS’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 20, 2020 and also include the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in response, as noted in ViacomCBS’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2020. Other risks may be described in ViacomCBS’s news releases and filings with the SEC, including but not limited to ViacomCBS’s reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements included in this communication are made only as of the date of this communication, and ViacomCBS does not have any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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Usher to Host and Perform at 2020 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"

Usher to Host and Perform During the 2020 “iHeartRadio Music Awards,” Airing Live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29, on FOX

Halsey and Lizzo Join Previously Announced Justin Bieber as Performers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that eight-time Grammy award-winning artist Usher, who has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, will host and perform during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event will also feature live performances from Halsey and Lizzo, as well as previously announced performer, Justin Bieber, with more to be announced. The two-hour event will air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29, 2020, (8:00-10:00 PM ET live / PT tape-delayed) on FOX. The seventh annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will also broadcast live on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service.

    “I’m so excited to host the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards and help celebrate the music that I and millions of other music lovers listened to this past year”

“I’m so excited to host the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards and help celebrate the music that I and millions of other music lovers listened to this past year,” said Usher. “It’ll be like hanging out with old friends.”

Nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 8, 2020. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Daddy Yankee, Dan + Shay, Drake, Ed Sheeran, El Fantasma, Halsey, J Balvin, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Khalid, Kygo, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Selena Gomez, SHAED, Shawn Mendes, Snow, Summer Walker and Taylor Swift. For a full list of nominees and categories, please visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

This year’s awards will feature a broad array of categories, including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Duo/Group of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres including Pop, Country, Alternative Rock, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B and Latin Pop/Urban.

In addition to paying tribute to music and artists, the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards will again celebrate the fans, giving iHeartRadio listeners the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, Best Remix, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer and the first-ever Favorite Music Video Choreography Award.

Social voting began on January 8 and will close on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT for all categories except for Best Fan Army, which will continue through Friday, March 27 at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT. Fans can vote on Twitter using the appropriate category and nominee hashtags or by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

This year, iHeartRadio and Taco Bell’s Feed The Beat program are teaming up to reinforce a shared commitment to new artists. Leading up to and throughout the night of the awards, iHeartRadio and Taco Bell will showcase new artists across iHeartRadio platforms, so fans can see who’s next in music, alongside the biggest artists on the planet.

Tickets are currently on sale to the general public at AXS.com.

Proud partners of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell, with more to be announced.

Executive producers for the iHeartRadio Music Awards are Joel Gallen, for Tenth Planet Productions, and John Sykes and Tom Poleman, for iHeartMedia.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.

About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 150 markets; digital radio via its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its on-air influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

About FOX Entertainment
A division of Fox Corporation, FOX Entertainment’s 30-year legacy of innovative, hit programming includes 9-1-1, THE MASKED SINGER, PRODIGAL SON, EMPIRE, LAST MAN STANDING, “24,” “The X-Files” and “American Idol.” Delivering high-quality scripted, non-scripted and live content, FOX Entertainment’s broadcast network airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week, as well as major sports; and is the only major network to post year-over-year growth among viewers during the 2018-2019 broadcast season.

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Chance the Rapper to Host Kids' Choice Awards 2020; Complete Nomination List

Chance the Rapper to Host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, Live on Sunday, March 22, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)

Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Chris Evans, Ariana Grande, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Patrick Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Lil Nas X and More Announced as KCA Nominees

Special Nickelodeon SlimeFest VIP Ticket Includes Admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 on Sunday, March 22, On Sale Now at NickSlimeFest.com

Share It: @Nickelodeon #KCA

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grammy® Award-winning superstar Chance the Rapper is set to host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020, the biggest and slimiest awards show where kids are in control, broadcasting live Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The news, which also included this year’s nominees, was announced today by Annie LeBlanc and her sister Hayley LeBlanc, stars of Nickelodeon’s digital competition show Annie vs. Hayley, during a Kids’ Choice Awards nomination event across Nick’s YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter handles and channels.

    “I’m honored to host this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. I watched Nickelodeon growing up and now I get to slime some of my favorite people on stage. This is going to be a party that you won’t want to miss!”

With surprises at every turn, Chance the Rapper will bring his charisma and upbeat energy to the Kids’ Choice Awards, an epic celebration of kids’ favorite stars across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. Viewers everywhere will be able to experience the show on all Nickelodeon screens and platforms, as Nick offers a front-row seat to slime, stunts and celebrities. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 will be simulcast live across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons and the Nick Jr. channel.

Said Chance the Rapper, “I’m honored to host this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards. I watched Nickelodeon growing up and now I get to slime some of my favorite people on stage. This is going to be a party that you won’t want to miss!”

Leading into the award show, Nickelodeon SlimeFest, a two-day family-friendly music festival, will make its west coast debut on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The event features performances by Nickelodeon star and YouTube sensation JoJo Siwa, breakout pop group Why Don’t We, Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum artist French Montana, viral chart-topper Blanco Brown and singer/ventriloquist Darci Lynne. This year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest will feature a Sunday-only VIP ticket that includes access to a special performance viewing area, plus admission to Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020. All Sunday attendees will also have the opportunity to watch a livestream of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 on the festival screens.

Leading the pack with the most Kids’ Choice Awards nominations are: Avengers: Endgame, with 11 nominations; Taylor Swift, with five nominations; and Frozen 2, Henry Danger and Lil Nas X, with four nominations each. First-time nominees include: John Cena, DaBaby, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Holland, Brie Larson, Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion. With another nomination this year, Will Smith becomes the most nominated celebrity in Kids’ Choice Awards history, with a total of 29.

Beginning today, fans can cast votes on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, www.KidsChoiceAwards.com, and on the Screens Up app on supported iPad, iPhone and Android devices in the U.S. International fans can cast votes through the Nick Play app in regions where it is available. Fans will also be able to cast their votes through social media on Twitter.

Chance the Rapper is no stranger to Nickelodeon, having made a surprise appearance at last year’s Nickelodeon SlimeFest in his hometown of Chicago and taking home a coveted Kids’ Choice Awards orange blimp for “Favorite Collaboration” (“No Brainer” by DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo) in 2019. He was also nominated for “Favorite Song” (“I’m the One” by DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo and Lil Wayne) in 2018.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 is sponsored by Barbie®, Goldfish® Flavor Blasted® crackers, The LEGO® Group, Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer, milk it!, and Olive Garden®.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2020 nominees are:

TELEVISION:

FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW
A Series of Unfortunate Events
All That
BUNK’D
Henry Danger
Power Rangers Beast Morphers
Raven’s Home

FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW
Fuller House
Modern Family
Stranger Things
The Big Bang Theory
The Flash
Young Sheldon

FAVORITE REALITY SHOW
America’s Got Talent
American Ninja Warrior
America’s Funniest Home Videos
MasterChef Junior
The Masked Singer
The Voice

FAVORITE TV HOST
Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)
John Cena (Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader)
Nick Cannon (The Masked Singer)
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Terry Crews (America’s Got Talent)
Tiffany Haddish (Kids Say the Darndest Things)

FAVORITE ANIMATED SERIES
ALVINNN!!! and The Chipmunks
SpongeBob SquarePants
Teen Titans Go!
The Amazing World of Gumball
The Loud House
The Simpsons

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR
Candace Cameron Bure (D.J. Tanner-Fuller, Fuller House)
Ella Anderson (Piper Hart, Henry Danger)
Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven, Stranger Things)
Peyton List (Emma Ross, BUNK’D)
Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven’s Home)
Riele Downs (Charlotte Page, Henry Danger)

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR
Abraham Rodriguez (Nate Silva / Gold Ranger, Power Rangers Beast Morphers)
Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair, Stranger Things)
Jace Norman (Henry Hart / Kid Danger, Henry Danger)
Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper, The Big Bang Theory)
Joshua Bassett (Ricky, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
Karan Brar (Ravi Ross, BUNK’D)

FILM:

FAVORITE MOVIE
Aladdin
Avengers: Endgame
Captain Marvel
Jumanji: The Next Level
Spider-Man: Far From Home
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS
Angelina Jolie (Maleficent, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil)
Brie Larson (Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)
Dove Cameron (Mal, Descendants 3)
Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)
Taylor Swift (Bombalurina, Cats)
Zendaya (MJ, Spider-Man: Far From Home)

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR
Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame; Agent H, Men In Black: International)
Dwayne Johnson (Hobbs, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw; Dr. Smolder Bravestone, Jumanji: The Next Level)
Kevin Hart (Franklin ‘Mouse’ Finbar, Jumanji: The Next Level)
Tom Holland (Peter Parker / Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home)
Will Smith (Genie, Aladdin)

FAVORITE SUPERHERO
Brie Larson (Captain Marvel, Captain Marvel; Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Evans (Captain America, Avengers: Endgame)
Chris Hemsworth (Thor, Avengers: Endgame)
Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man, Avengers: Endgame)
Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow, Avengers: Endgame)
Tom Holland (Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Far From Home; Spider-Man, Avengers: Endgame)

FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE
Frozen 2
The Angry Birds Movie 2
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
The Lion King
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Toy Story 4

FAVORITE FEMALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE
Beyoncé (Nala, The Lion King)
Idina Menzel (Elsa, Frozen 2)
Kristen Bell (Anna, Frozen 2)
Tiffany Haddish (Daisy, The Secret Life of Pets 2; Queen Watevra Wa’Nabi, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)

FAVORITE MALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE
Chris Pratt (Emmet Brickowski / Rex Dangervest, The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part)
Josh Gad (Olaf, Frozen 2)
Kevin Hart (Snowball, The Secret Life of Pets 2)
Tom Hanks (Woody, Toy Story 4)

MUSIC:

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Katy Perry
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lil Nas X
Marshmello
Post Malone
Shawn Mendes

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP
BTS
Fall Out Boy
Jonas Brothers
Maroon 5
Panic! At The Disco
The Chainsmokers

FAVORITE SONG
“7 rings”- Ariana Grande
“bad guy”- Billie Eilish
“Memories”- Maroon 5
“Old Town Road”- Lil Nas X
“Sucker”- Jonas Brothers
“You Need To Calm Down”- Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MUSIC COLLABORATION
“10,000 Hours”- Justin Bieber & Dan + Shay
“I Don’t Care”- Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
“ME!”- Taylor Swift, featuring Brendon Urie
“Old Town Road (Remix)”- Lil Nas X, featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“Señorita”- Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
“Sunflower”- Post Malone & Swae Lee

FAVORITE BREAKOUT NEW ARTIST
City Girls
DaBaby
Lewis Capaldi
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion

FAVORITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR
BTS (Asia)
Dua Lipa (UK)
J Balvin (Latin America)
Rosalía (Europe)
Sho Madjozi (Africa)
Taylor Swift (North America)
Tones and I (Australia)

OTHER CATEGORIES:

FAVORITE MALE SOCIAL STAR
Coyote Peterson
David Dobrik
Dolan Twins
Dude Perfect
MrBeast
Ryan’s World

FAVORITE FEMALE SOCIAL STAR
Annie LeBlanc
Emma Chamberlain
Lilly Singh
Liza Koshy
Miranda Sings
Merrell Twins

FAVORITE GAMER
DanTDM
GamerGirl
Ninja
PrestonPlayz
SSSniperWolf

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Amblin Television and Alex Gibney Unite for "The Afghanistan Papers"

Amblin Television Acquires Rights to The Washington Post’s “Afghanistan Papers” Report and Partners With Oscar-winner Alex Gibney

Amblin and Jigsaw will develop a limited documentary series and limited scripted series simultaneously

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amblin Television announced that it has closed a deal with The Washington Post for the rights to At War with the Truth – The Post’s definitive report on “The Afghanistan Papers.” Oscar®-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney will be executive producer with Jigsaw Productions’ Stacey Offman and Richard Perello, along with Amblin Television’s Co-Presidents Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey. The companies will work together to develop the project as both an explosive limited documentary series and limited scripted series.

    Amblin TV acquires rights to the Washington Post's "Afghanistan papers Report." To partner with Jigsaw on documentary and limited scripted series

The six-part report was the result of a three-year investigation and a battle between the news organization and the U.S. government to have the documents released under the Freedom of Information Act. It tells the secret history of the war in Afghanistan, exposing behind-the-scenes frustrations, concerns, and blunt acknowledgements of failures from military and government insiders (both Democrat and Republican) who were publicly proclaiming confidence and progress.

As part of the deal, Amblin and Jigsaw will work in close association with The Washington Post and have access to files, recordings, research and materials obtained as part of their investigation; and work with investigative journalist Craig Whitlock, who uncovered the story.

Said Amblin’s Frank and Falvey: “The opportunity to definitively tell this extraordinary and important story is an exciting one. Thanks to the efforts of Craig Whitlock and all the journalists at The Washington Post, the public finally learned the truth about what has been going on behind closed doors in Washington as it relates to the war in Afghanistan – which has spanned almost two decades, three administrations and cost trillions of taxpayer dollars. Alex, Stacy and the team at Jigsaw are the very best at what they do, and we can imagine no better partner to work with in bringing this story to television audiences.”

Alex Gibney said: “This is a vital story at a critical moment. For once we will hear an honest, intimate account from insiders of the epic tale of the forever war: politicians regale us with victory speeches while day by day, casualties mount and the battle for hearts and minds are lost. Why? Because no one bothered to wonder why we are there.”

Marty Baron, executive editor of The Washington Post, said: “When Post reporter Craig Whitlock became aware that senior U.S. officials had given confidential interviews about the war in Afghanistan, we knew it was imperative to examine them. When the government sought to maintain secrecy, The Post felt it had to challenge a policy of concealment. The public had a right to a full accounting of why this war has been the nation’s longest, with such a heavy cost in lives, injuries and money. Central to journalism’s role in a democracy is holding government accountable and giving citizens the information they need and deserve to know. In documenting how the public was misled about the war, we believe this work was faithful to that mission.”

Amblin, Jigsaw and Gibney most recently worked together on the documentary series Why We Hate, which aired on Discovery last year and won the Human Rights Watch Los Angeles Promise Award. Two-part music documentary Laurel Canyon, another joint production, will air on Epix on May 31st and June 7th, 2020.

While development is ongoing, discussions with potential distributors are currently underway.


About Amblin Television
Amblin Television, a long-time leader in quality programming, is a division of Amblin Partners, a content creation company led by Steven Spielberg. Amblin Television’s co-presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, oversee all development, production and programming for the company. Amblin Television currently has thirteen projects in various stages of production including Tommy for CBS, a second season of Roswell, New Mexico for The CW, The Haunting of Bly Manor – the follow-up chapter to The Haunting of Hill House – for Netflix, Halo for Showtime, a straight-to-series order for Brave New World from Peacock, Amazing Stories and Masters of the Air for Apple, an untitled Cortés and Moctezuma project for Amazon, Gremlins for HBO Max, Animaniacs for Hulu, Resident Alien for SYFY, and the documentary films Laurel Canyon for Epix, and Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind for HBO, which premiered at The Sundance Film Festival earlier this month.

Some of Amblin Television’s previous credits include the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning drama The Americans for FX, Emmy-nominated HBO movie All The Way starring Bryan Cranston, Smash for NBC, Under the Dome for CBS, Falling Skies for TNT, The Borgias and The United States of Tara for Showtime, and Las Vegas for NBC.

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About Jigsaw Productions
Jigsaw Productions is helmed by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney alongside Stacey Offman and Richard Perello. Gibney is considered one of the most prolific and thought-provoking documentary filmmakers of our generation. Jigsaw has produced some of the most acclaimed documentary films including Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief, Oscar-winning Taxi to the Dark Side, Oscar-nominated Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, Zero Days, Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes, Emmy nominated The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley and Alex Gibney’s latest feature, Citizen K which world premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2019. Jigsaw's slate of highly visible TV series includes Dirty Money a six-part investigative series on Netflix that delves into corporate corruption and scandal, highly acclaimed Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat based on Samin Nosrat’s book of the same name on Netflix, The Clinton Affair on A&E, Enemies: The President, Justice & the FBI on Showtime, Why We Hate on Discovery, Hip Hop: Songs That Shook America on AMC and The Family on Netflix. Whether the company is creating a documentary or narrative film, a scripted or unscripted series, Jigsaw adheres to a particular ethos: well-told, insightful, scrupulously researched, and visually poignant stories, which ignite and engage our curiosity. Reaching audiences on screens small or large, on platforms digital or traditional, Jigsaw aims to achieve critical and commercial success without sacrificing style or authenticity.

About The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. It combines world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.

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Recording Academy Announces "Let's Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince"

Prince's Prolific Career Celebrated with "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY® Salute to Prince"

All-Star Lineup Set to Perform Songs from Prince's Remarkable Catalog During Live Concert Taping on Jan. 28

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just two days after the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®, the Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will celebrate the unparalleled career of 38-time GRAMMY® nominee and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince by presenting "Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY® Salute to Prince." The live concert taping will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. PT at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The special will be broadcast later in 2020 on the CBS Television Network. Tickets are on sale now and available for purchase here.

The special will feature a lineup of all-star artists paying tribute to Prince's unprecedented influence on music, including GRAMMY Award-winning artists Beck, Common, Gary Clark Jr., Earth, Wind & Fire, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Juanes, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Mavis Staples, St. Vincent, and Usher, and singer/songwriter Susanna Hoffs. Plus, a historic joint performance by several of Prince's most celebrated musical friends and collaborators, including GRAMMY Award-winning band the Revolution, past GRAMMY Award nominee Sheila E., and legendary funk band Morris Day And The Time. Additional performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

"Prince. The Purple One. His Royal Badness — regardless of how you identify him, he is indisputably one of the greatest musical virtuosos of all time," said Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "With his subversive attitude and commanding nature, he straddled musical genres and created electrifying music that was bursting with character. He continues to serve as an inspirational icon for artists and fans worldwide, and we are so honored to pay tribute to his legacy at this year's post-GRAMMYs® special."

"One of the true joys of producing the GRAMMY Awards is both working with and being able to tribute your heroes, and Prince gave me the opportunity of doing both," said Ken Ehrlich. "His GRAMMY appearances, though few, were historic, and it's with mixed feelings that we approach this opportunity to celebrate the amazing legacy he left us. We've gathered a remarkable collection of artists across genres and across generations to salute one of music's truly singular iconic writer/performers, and believe me, it's a tall order to do him justice."

Prince's start in music broke grounds by successfully negotiating with Warner Bros. Records to not only let him produce his 1978 debut album, For You, but to play all 27 instruments featured on the album. In 1984, Prince achieved international fame with the release of his album and film Purple Rain. He has more than 40 RIAA certifications, ranging from platinum to diamond. His catalog includes 19 Top 10 singles and five No. 1 hits, including the GRAMMY-winning "Kiss," as well as five chart-topping albums, including the GRAMMY-winning Purple Rain. Prince has garnered seven GRAMMY Awards, and 38 GRAMMY nominations, and he was presented with the Academy's President's Merit Award in 1985. In 2004, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received the Icon Award at the 2013 Billboard Awards. Releasing nearly 40 studio albums, Prince has solidified his mark as one of the most influential artists of all time.

"Let's Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute to Prince" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC, with the cooperation of the Prince Estate. Ehrlich is executive producer, Ron Basile and Chantel Sausedo are producers, and David Wild is the writer/producer. Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Sheila E. are the co-musical directors of the special. To learn more about Prince, visit Prince.com and follow @Prince on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


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 Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Camila Cabello, Jonas Brothers Among Performers at 2020 Grammys

Camila Cabello; H.E.R.; Jonas Brothers; Bonnie Raitt; Rosalía; Run-D.M.C; Tyler, The Creator; and Charlie Wilson Will Take the Stage on the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®

As Previously Announced, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato Join Stellar Lineup of Performers

Hosted by Alicia Keys, Music's Biggest Night® Airs Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, on CBS

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy® has confirmed the next slate of performers for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Set to perform on Music's Biggest Night® are current GRAMMY® nominees Camila Cabello; H.E.R.; Jonas Brothers; Rosalía; and Tyler, The Creator; 10-time GRAMMY winner Bonnie Raitt, who will pay tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award recipient John Prine; Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Run-D.M.C will join Aerosmith; and 13-time GRAMMY nominee Charlie Wilson. They join previously announced performers Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Demi Lovato, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

No stranger to the GRAMMY stage, Camila Cabello is nominated this year with Shawn Mendes for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance ("Señorita").

GRAMMY winner Ariana Grande is nominated for Record Of The Year ("7 Rings"), Album Of The Year (thank u, next), Best Pop Solo Performance ("7 Rings"), Best Pop/Duo Group Performance ("Boyfriend") and Best Pop Vocal Album (thank u, next).

Two-time GRAMMY winner H.E.R. is nominated for Record Of The Year ("Hard Place"), Album Of The Year (I Used To Know Her), Song Of The Year ("Hard Place"), Best R&B Performance ("Could've Been") and Best R&B Song ("Could've Been").

Taking the stage once again, multiplatinum powerhouse trio Jonas Brothers are nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance ("Sucker").

Making her GRAMMY stage debut, flamenco pop star and five-time Latin GRAMMY® winner Rosalía is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Latin Rock, Urban Or Alternative Album (El Mal Querer).

Taking Music's Biggest Night's stage for the first time, three-time GRAMMY nominee Tyler, The Creator is nominated for Best Rap Album (Igor).

The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Ben Winston is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Chantel Sausedo is the talent producer, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.


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 Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Lizzo, Billie Eilish Among Performers at 2020 Grammy Awards

Aerosmith, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani to Perform on the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®

Hosted by Alicia Keys, Music's Biggest Night® Airs Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, on CBS

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy® has confirmed its first slate of performers for the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Set to take the stage on Music's Biggest Night® are 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year® Aerosmith, who will perform a medley of some of their legendary hits; first-time nominee breakout stars Billie Eilish and Lizzo will each make their GRAMMY stage debuts; and powerhouse artists Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani will take the GRAMMY stage together for the first time. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

Four-time GRAMMY®-winning band Aerosmith first performed on the GRAMMY stage on the 33rd GRAMMY Awards in 1991. This year, they are appearing as the MusiCares Person of the Year, being recognized for their considerable philanthropic efforts over five decades and undeniable impact on American music history.

Making her GRAMMY performance debut, first-time GRAMMY nominee Billie Eilish is nominated for Record Of The Year ("Bad Guy"), Album Of The Year (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?), Song Of The Year ("Bad Guy"), Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance ("Bad Guy"), and Best Pop Vocal Album (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?).

Also taking the stage for the first time, Lizzo received her first GRAMMY nominations this year for Record Of The Year ("Truth Hurts"), Album Of The Year (Cuz I Love You [Deluxe]), Song Of The Year ("Truth Hurts"), Best New Artist, Best Pop Solo Performance ("Truth Hurts"), Best R&B Performance ("Exactly How I Feel"), Best Traditional R&B Performance ("Jerome"), and Best Urban Contemporary Album (Cuz I Love You [Deluxe]).

Three-time GRAMMY winner Gwen Stefani will perform with current GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton. Shelton is nominated this year for Best Country Solo Performance ("God’s Country").

The 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Ben Winston is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Chantel Sausedo is the talent producer, and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.


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 Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Disney Brands Celebrate Recent Film and TV Award Nominations

17 Golden Globe® and 49 Critics’ Choice Nominations for Films and Television Series from Across Disney’s Brands

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe® Awards, Monday, December 9, 2019. In the film categories, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2, Walt Disney Pictures’ The Lion King and Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Jojo Rabbit received two nominations apiece.

In the television categories, FX’s Fosse/Verdon leads with three nominations: Best Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Sam Rockwell) and Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (Michelle Williams).

Other film and TV nominees include Hulu’s The Act, Catch-22 and Ramy; FX’s Pose; 20th Century Fox’s Ford v Ferrari and Pixar’s Toy Story 4. Winners will be announced on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.

A complete list of Golden Globe film and television nominations from across The Walt Disney Company’s brands is included below. To view the entire list of this year’s awards nominees, visit GoldenGlobes.com.

Best Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy
Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama
Christian Bale, Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture—Musical or Comedy
Roman Griffin Davis, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Animated Feature Film
Frozen 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
The Lion King (Walt Disney Pictures)
Toy Story 4 (Pixar Animation Studios)

Best Original Song—Motion Picture

• “Into the Unknown” (Frozen 2)—Music by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez; Lyrics by: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
• “Spirit” (The Lion King)—Music by: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Timothy McKenzie and Ilya Salmanzadeh; Lyrics by: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Timothy McKenzie and Ilya Salmanzadeh

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Drama
Billy Porter, Pose (FX)

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Comedy or Musical
Ramy Youssef, Ramy (Hulu)

Best Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Catch-22 (Hulu)

Fosse/Verdon (FX)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Christopher Abbott, Catch-22 (Hulu)
Sam Rockwell, Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Joey King, The Act (Hulu)
Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Patricia Arquette, The Act (Hulu)

Additionally, nominations for the 25th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards were unveiled Sunday, December 8, 2019. In the film categories, Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Jojo Rabbit leads with seven nominations, and in the television categories, 20th Century Fox Television’s This Is Us leads with five nominations. A complete list of film and television nominations from across The Walt Disney Company’s brands is included below. To view the full list of this year’s awards nominees, visit CriticsChoice.com. Winners will be revealed live from Santa Monica, California, on Sunday, January 12, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Best Picture
Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)
Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Supporting Actress
Scarlett Johansson, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Young Actor/Actress
Roman Griffin Davis, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Thomasin McKenzie, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Archie Yates, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Adapted Screenplay
Taika Waititi, Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Cinematography
Phedon Papamichael, Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)

Best Editing
Andrew Buckland and Michael McCusker, Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)

Best Visual Effects
Ad Astra (20th Century Fox)
Avengers: Endgame (Marvel Studios)
Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)
The Lion King (Walt Disney Pictures)

Best Animated Feature
Frozen 2 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)
Toy Story 4 (Pixar Animation Studios)

Best Action Movie
Avengers: Endgame (Marvel Studios)
Ford v Ferrari (20th Century Fox)

Best Comedy
Jojo Rabbit (Fox Searchlight Pictures)

Best Sci-Fi or Horror Movie
Ad Astra (20th Century Fox)
Avengers: Endgame (Marvel Studios)

Best Song
“I’m Standing With You,” Breakthrough
“Into the Unknown,” Frozen 2
“Speechless,” Aladdin
“Spirit,” The Lion King

Best Drama Series
Pose (FX)
This Is Us (NBC)

Best Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us (NBC)
Freddie Highmore, The Good Doctor (ABC)
Billy Porter, Pose (FX)

Best Actress in a Drama Series
Mj Rodriguez, Pose (FX)
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Asante Blackk, This Is Us (NBC)
Justin Hartley, This Is Us (NBC)

Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Susan Kelechi Watson, This Is Us (NBC)

Best Comedy Series
PEN15 (Hulu)

Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Ramy Youssef, Ramy (Hulu)

Best Limited Series
Catch-22 (Hulu)
Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Movie Made for Television
Patsy & Loretta (Lifetime)

Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Christopher Abbott, Catch-22 (Hulu)
Sam Rockwell, Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Megan Hilty, Patsy & Loretta (Lifetime)
Joey King, The Act (Hulu)
Jessie Mueller, Patsy & Loretta (Lifetime)
Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
George Clooney, Catch-22 (Hulu)

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Patricia Arquette, The Act (Hulu)
Margaret Qualley, Fosse/Verdon (FX)

Best Animated Series
The Simpsons (Fox)

Best Comedy Special
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ (ABC)

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Disney Celebrates 116 Nominations at 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

The Walt Disney Company’s Portfolio of Brands Receives 116 Emmy® Nominations

Tuesday, July 16, 2019, the nominations for the 2019 Primetime Emmy® Awards were announced from the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood. Walt Disney Television received 95 nominations, with FX receiving 32, led by "Fosse/Verdon" and "Pose;" 15 nods were given to National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD; and Disney Channel received a nomination for the animated series "Star Wars Resistance." Additionally, the streaming service Hulu received 20 nominations, while ESPN was recognized for its 30 for 30 series. Across all platforms, The Walt Disney Company has 116 nominations for 2019.

The Emmy Awards will be presented live September 22, 2019. A complete list of every Disney Emmy nomination is included below, and to view the entire list of this year’s nominees, visit Emmys.com.

WALT DISNEY TELEVISION

Fosse/Verdon (FX Networks/Fox 21 Television Studios/FX Productions)—18 nominations

    Outstanding Limited Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie: Sam Rockwell
    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie: Michelle Williams
    Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie: Margaret Qualley
    Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Steven Levenson and Joel Fields
    Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Thomas Kail
    Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special: Jessica Yu
    Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    Outstanding Period Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Makeup For A Limited Series Or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
    Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Music Direction
    Outstanding Music Supervision
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series

This Is Us (20th Century Fox Television)—9 nominations

    Outstanding Drama Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Sterling K. Brown
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Milo Ventimiglia
    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Mandy Moore
    Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series: Chris Sullivan
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Ron Cephas Jones
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Michael Angarano
    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Phylicia Rashad
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score): Siddhartha Khosla

The Oscars (ABC)—8 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special: Glenn Weiss
    Outstanding Music Direction
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Variety Series Or Special
    Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special
    Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within An Unscripted Program

Pose (FX Networks / Fox 21 Television Studios / FX Productions)—7 nominations

    Outstanding Drama Series
    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Billy Porter
    Outstanding Casting For A Drama Series
    Outstanding Period Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series

Free Solo (National Geographic)—7 nominations

    Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
    Outstanding Cinematography For A Nonfiction Program
    Outstanding Picture Editing For A Nonfiction Program
    Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within An Unscripted Program
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
    Outstanding Sound Editing For A Nonfiction Program (Single Or Multi- Camera)
    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Nonfiction Program (Single or Multi-Camera)

American Horror Story: Apocalypse (FX Networks/20th Century Fox Television)—5 nominations

    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Jessica Lange
    Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Single-Camera Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special

Rent (20th Century Fox Television)—5 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Special
    Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)
    Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control For A Special

Dancing with the Stars (ABC)—4 nominations

    Outstanding Costumes For Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Programming
    Outstanding Hairstyling For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special
    Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Variety Series
    Outstanding Makeup For A Multi-Camera Series Or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Shark Tank (ABC)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Structured Reality Program
    Outstanding Directing For A Reality Program: Ken Fuchs
    Outstanding Casting For A Reality Program

How to Get Away with Murder (ABC/ABC Studios)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Viola Davis
    Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series: Glynn Turman
    Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series: Cicely Tyson

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’ (ABC)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Variety Special (Live)
    Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special: James Burrows and Andy Fisher
    Outstanding Production Design For A Variety Special

Hostile Planet (National Geographic)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Series
    Outstanding Writing For A Nonfiction Program: Bruce Kennedy
    Outstanding Music Composition For A Documentary Series Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Life Below Zero (National Geographic)—3 nominations

    Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
    Outstanding Cinematography For A Reality Program
    Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program

black-ish (ABC/ABC Studios)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Anthony Anderson
    Outstanding Contemporary Costumes

The Simpsons (20th Century Fox Television)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Animated Program
    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Hank Azaria

Family Guy (20th Century Fox Television)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Seth MacFarlane
    Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: Alex Borstein

What We Do in the Shadows (FX Networks)—2 nominations

    Outstanding Cinematography For A Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
    Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC/ABC Studios)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Variety Talk Series

The Conners (ABC)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing For A Comedy Series

Bob’s Burgers (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Animated Program

Modern Family (ABC/20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation

The Orville (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Special Visual Effects

Rel (20th Century Fox Television)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series

Star Wars Resistance (Disney Channel)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Children’s Program

The Floor (National Geographic)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Narrator

Savage Kingdom (National Geographic)—1 nomination

    Outstanding Narrator

ESPN

30 for 30—1 nomination

    Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series

Hulu

The Handmaid’s Tale—11 nominations

    Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Bradley Whitford
    Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Cherry Jones
    Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
    Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
    Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
    Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
    Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series
    Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
    Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

The Act—2 nominations

    Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series: Joey King
    Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Patricia Arquette

Catch-22—2 nominations

    Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited Series, Movie or Special
    Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Limited Series, Movie or Special

Castle Rock—1 nomination

    Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Fyre Fraud—1 nomination

    Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program

I Love You, America With Sarah Silverman—1 nomination

    Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

Minding the Gap—1 nomination

    Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special

PEN15—1 nomination

    Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

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"The Simpsons" Make Their D23 Expo Debut August 24th

“Ay Caramba!” Springfield Takes Over Anaheim as The Simpsons Make Their D23 Expo Debut

Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright & Yeardley Smith make their debut at D23 Expo with an entertaining panel, autograph signing, and more!

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The longest-running primetime scripted show in television history, "The Simpsons," makes its first appearance at D23 Expo. Get insight on the upcoming all-new season in a lively panel Saturday, August 24, 2019, at 10 a.m. in the D23 Expo Arena with creator Matt Groening, Executive Producer Al Jean, Executive Producer Matt Selman, Supervising Director Mike B. Anderson, and stars Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith. Expect lots of surprises, including an exclusive Simpsons collectible item for everyone in attendance.

The Simpsons exploded into a cultural phenomenon in 1990 and has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Recently finishing its historic 30th season, The Simpsons has won 33 Emmy® Awards, 34 Annie Awards, 9 Environmental Media Awards, 7 People’s Choice Awards and 12 Writers Guild of America Awards including the 2019 Outstanding Writing in an Animated Program Award. It was the first animated series to win a Peabody Award and was nominated for an Academy Award® in 2012 for the theatrical short “The Longest Daycare.” The Simpsons Movie was a hit feature film, the mega-attraction The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios has received historic expansion updates with the addition of “Springfield,” and the show was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000. It has been named the “Best Show of the 20th Century” by Time magazine and called the “Best TV Show Ever” by Vulture in 2016.

During the D23 Expo, The Simpsons fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with Bart, Lisa, and the rest of The Simpsons family on the convention floor. A few lucky fans will even get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet Matt Groening and the rest of the panelists during a one-hour autograph signing session of an exclusive The Simpsons mini-poster following the panel.


About The Simpsons
The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production in association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Al Jean are the executive producers. The Gracie Films Worldwide Brand Division develops and produces the licensed content for the series. Visit The Simpsons website at SimpsonsWorld.com. “Like” the series on Facebook at facebook.com/TheSimpsons, and follow Homer Simpson @HomerJSimpson and @TheSimpsons on Twitter. Join the conversation using #thesimpsons and follow The Simpsons on Instagram @TheSimpsons.

About D23 Expo 2019
D23 Expo—The Ultimate Disney Fan Event—brings together all the worlds of Disney under one roof for three packed days of presentations, pavilions, experiences, concerts, sneak peeks, shopping, and more. The event provides fans with unprecedented access to Disney films, television, games, theme parks, and celebrities. For the latest D23 Expo 2019 news, visit D23expo.com. Presentations, talent, and schedule subject to change. To join the D23 Expo conversation, be sure to follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23Expo.

About D23
The name “D23” pays homage to the exciting journey that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his first studio in Hollywood. D23 is the first official club for fans in Disney’s 90-plus-year history. It gives its members a greater connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic through its quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; a rich website at D23.com with members-only content; member-exclusive discounts; and special events for D23 Members throughout the year.

Fans can join D23 at Gold Membership ($99.99), Gold Family Membership ($129.99), and General Membership (complimentary) levels at D23.com. To keep up with all the latest D23 news and events, follow DisneyD23 on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

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"Batman: The Complete Animated Series" Leads 2019 Home Media Awards

Winners of the 2019 Home Media Awards Announced by ‘Media Play News’

CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s Batman: The Complete Animated Series — Deluxe Limited Edition earned the top prize in the ninth annual Home Media Awards, which honor the best home video releases of 2018, taking "Title of the Year" and "TV on Disc of the Year." It also won "Best Complete TV Series Set."

    ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Blu-ray takes top honors in 2019 Home Media Awards from Media Play News

Blu-ray Disc of the Year went to Warner Bros. Home Entertainment’s 2001: A Space Odyssey — 50th Anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. It also won for Best Restoration.

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment/Marvel Studios won Best Theatrical Disc for Avengers: Infinity War, which also won for Best Superhero Disc.

Warner Bros.’ The Death of Superman was voted Best Direct-to-Video Movie, while Best Catalog Title honors went to Shout! Factory’s Creepshow: Collector’s Edition.

De Niro & De Palma: The Early Films, released by MVD Entertainment Group/Arrow Video, won Best Movie Collection.

Paramount Home Media Distribution scored a triple win with Mission: Impossible — Fallout, which won Best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Best Digital Presentation of a Movie and Best Action Disc.

Best Digital Presentation of a TV Show went to HBO Home Entertainment’s Barry: Season 1. HBO also won Best TV Movie or Miniseries honors for Sharp Objects.

Winners were chosen by a panel of judges in conjunction with an online consumer vote for eligible titles submitted for consideration by studios and distributors.

The Home Media Awards presented by Media Play News is the most comprehensive awards program covering the home entertainment industry, with dozens of categories honoring the top releases by format, genre and technical achievement. Categories include Best Theatrical Title on Disc, Best Bonus Materials, Best 4K UHD Blu-ray, Best Box Art and more.

For a complete list of winners, visit www.MediaPlayNews.com/home-media-award-winners-2019


About Media Play News:
Media Play News, available at MediaPlayNews.com, is the voice of the $20 billion home entertainment industry, covering all aspects of personal entertainment from the moment it leaves the movie or TV screen and is readied for viewing in the home, in the car, or on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Media Play News also informs readers through daily e-mail newsletters and a monthly print magazine, and is available on social media as @MediaPlayNews on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Skydance Signs Deal with "Daredevil" Actor, Lewaa Nasserdeen

Skydance Television Forms Exclusive Multi-Year Overall Deal with Lewaa Nasserdeen

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skydance Television today announced that it has entered into an exclusive multi-year overall production agreement with actor-writer-producer Lewaa Nasserdeen (Daredevil). Under the deal, the highly sought after Nasserdeen will create, develop and produce original scripted series for the studio. The studio currently has multiple projects in development with Nasserdeen, which will be announced in the coming months.

    “As we continue to expand our development roster, it’s important for Skydance to partner with established producers as well as emerging showrunners like Lewaa who offer a bold, unique and fresh voice in television today.”

“Lewaa is a dynamic storyteller, producer, writer and actor and we couldn’t be more excited to join forces with such a creative talent,” said Marcy Ross, President of Skydance Television. “As we continue to expand our development roster, it’s important for Skydance to partner with established producers as well as emerging showrunners like Lewaa who offer a bold, unique and fresh voice in television today.”

“Skydance masterfully combines inspired world-building with rich and memorable characters. This is an ideal partnership that supports my passion to create indelible stories of untold perspectives that connect with a global audience,” said Nasserdeen. “I am thrilled to be working with the incredible team at Skydance Television.”

Lewaa Nasserdeen has a passion for exploring human stories across a wide breadth of genres. A prolific multi-hyphenate, Nasserdeen recently wrote, starred in, and executive produced Berlin, a half-hour dramedy produced by Jax Media. Prior to Berlin, Nasserdeen co-produced the critically-acclaimed third season of Marvel’s Daredevil for Netflix, and wrote and oversaw the much talked about fourth episode ('Blindsided') featuring the groundbreaking 11-minute prison fight sequence.

Deftly pivoting between drama and comedy, Nasserdeen got his start in television as a writer on the ABC hit series The Goldbergs and The Real O’Neals. He has also worked with HBO (Vinyl) and has a robust development slate with genres from horror to poignant drama. On the acting side, Lewaa recently guest-starred on an NCIS: New Orleans episode opposite Scott Bakula (Conspiracy Theories).

Skydance Television is coming off its most successful year-to-date, with five original series and a record amount of series renewals and projects in development. In addition to shooting the second season of Altered Carbon for Netflix, Skydance is currently in production on the sixth season of its hit comedy series Grace and Frankie, one of Netflix’s longest running series. Its current slate also includes the upcoming sci-fi drama Foundation for Apple TV+ and the second seasons of Condor for AT&T Audience Network and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan for Amazon - the latter was recently greenlit for season three.


About Skydance Television
Skydance Media is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high-quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. Skydance Television, the rapidly growing and critically acclaimed television division launched in 2013, is now a leading supplier of premium scripted content to broadcast, cable, and digital platforms. Its diverse slate of original series currently includes two Emmy-nominated series, Grace and Frankie and Altered Carbon on Netflix, Condor on AT&T Audience Network, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan on Amazon and Foundation on Apple.

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DC Comics Announces "Batman's 80th Birthday Weekend Celebration"

DC Soars into Batman’s Birthday Weekend with the Milestone Release of Detective Comics #1000 Celebrating 80 Years of the World’s Most Popular Super Hero

Landmark Periodical Commemorates Batman’s First Appearance in DETECTIVE COMICS

Batman’s Birthday Bash at WonderCon 2019 to Include Special Birthday Panel on March 30 Featuring All-Star Lineup of Bat-Guests, Fan Experiences and Can’t-Miss Signing Events at the DC Booth

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As fans across the globe prepare to celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday Saturday, March 30, 2019, the comic book series that first launched the crime fighting adventures of the world’s most popular Super Hero reaches a milestone today with the release of DC’s DETECTIVE COMICS #1000. With pre-orders surpassing 600,000 copies to date, the 96-page oversize collector’s edition issue features all-star writers and artists paying tribute to an iconic pop culture character, honoring Batman’s first appearance in DETECTIVE COMICS #27 on March 30, 1939.

    DC Soars Into Batman’s Birthday Weekend With The Milestone Release Of Detective Comics #1000 Celebrating 80 Years Of The World’s Most Popular Super Hero

The monumental 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title from which the DC brand itself was born, celebrates Batman through a series of seven-to-nine-page standalone short stories. A special highlight of the issue is an original story revealing a never-before-seen iteration of the Arkham Knight, written by New York Times best-selling author Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN AND ROBIN, DETECTIVE COMICS, BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT) with stunning artwork by Doug Mahnke (BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, BLACKEST NIGHT).

“DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 is a remarkable milestone in Batman’s publishing history and he’s had a seismic cultural impact on fans for eight decades,” said DC publisher Dan DiDio. “As one of DC’s most groundbreaking Super Heroes, Batman has inspired every writer and artist who contributed to this book, and we can’t wait for fans to connect with these new stories that celebrate the entire Bat-universe.”

This must-have collector’s item also features an all-star array of top writers and artists in Batman’s recent history, including Tom King, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo, Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Maleev, Warren Ellis, Becky Cloonan and more. DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 is available now at comics retailers and digitally for $9.99.

The release of DETECTIVE COMICS #1000 follows the spectacular oversize hardcover DETECTIVE COMICS: 80 YEARS OF BATMAN THE DELUXE EDITION, also available now. From guest editor Paul Levitz, the hardcover volume is packed with classic reprints of the Caped Crusader’s most memorable adventures. Featuring an all-new cover by Jim Lee, several unpublished treasures and a foreword from Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy, the celebratory book includes essays looking at Batman from extraordinary perspectives, including Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Glen David Gold, Denny O’Neil, former San Diego police chief Shelley Zimmerman and pulp historian Anthony Tollin.

This weekend, fans across the globe can celebrate Batman’s 80th birthday on Saturday, March 30 with the following festivities:

•     For those attending WonderCon in Anaheim, CA, there is a can’t-miss opportunity to join a collection of stars who have contributed to Batman’s legacy at a special “Happy Birthday Batman!” panel event at 3:30 p.m. at the Anaheim Convention Center (Room: North 200B). Featuring DC Publisher, Chief Creative Officer and BATMAN: HUSH artist Jim Lee, as well as David Mazouz (Gotham), Lee Meriwether (Batman), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Arkham Asylum), Roger Craig Smith (Batman: Arkham Origins, Batman: Ninja), Diedrich Bader (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and Grace Randolph (Beyond the Trailer), the ultimate celebration of Batman will honor the Super Hero’s legacy along with a slice of Bat-cake.
•     DC UNIVERSE will open its digital doors to Batman fans for a day of free live action and animated films, TV series and comics beginning at midnight EDT Saturday, March 30 until 11:59 p.m. EDT. From the Caped Crusader's origin in Frank Miller's landmark BATMAN: YEAR ONE to Tim Burton's 1989 movie blockbuster to the epic Batman: The Animated Series, users will able to binge hundreds of the greatest superhero stories of all time, featuring the most iconic character in pop culture history. Plus, the first month of DC UNIVERSE will cost only $0.80 cents for new members who sign up between March 29, 2019, 12:01 EDT and April 4, 2019 11:59 p.m. EDT. The special offer is available in the U.S. at www.dcuniverse.com. After the first month at $0.80 the monthly subscription price will renew at the standard rate of $7.99 a month.
•     Bat-fans across the globe are welcome to join the stars of Gotham, Supergirl, Pennyworth and more to post special birthday shout-outs this Saturday to Batman with the hashtag #LongLiveTheBat.

For the latest news and updates on Batman’s yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, visit www.batman80.com.


About DC
Home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) and MAD, DC is the creative unit charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

Tags: #Batman80 #LongLiveTheBat #Detective1000 @DCComics

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Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019 Announced- Complete Winners List

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, Jojo Siwa, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and More Win Big at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019

Green Slime Honors Went to Will Smith, Josh Peck and Additional KCA Winners Chris Pratt, Adam Sandler, David Dobrik and Host DJ Khaled

Share It: @Nickelodeon #KCA

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chris Pratt, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Ellen DeGeneres, Adam Sandler, Robert Downey Jr., Shawn Mendes, Zendaya, Noah Centineo, Selena Gomez, Joey King, Jace Norman, JoJo Siwa, David Dobrik, Avengers: Infinity War, Riverdale and DJ Khaled were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by music mogul DJ Khaled, the unpredictable and always messy awards show was broadcast live from USC’s Galen Center in Los Angeles, where kids celebrated their favorites in pop culture, television, music, social media and movies.

This year’s party kicked off with DJ Khaled making his way to the Kids’ Choice Awards in style, with an assist from friends Kylie Jenner and the Jonas Brothers. His next-level arrival began with a ride in a Rolls Royce Phantom, followed by a cruise on a luxury yacht, and a trip on board the “Kids’ Force One” helicopter before landing at the Kids’ Choice Awards.

There was no shortage of slime and epic moments from this year’s show: Will Smith, Mena Massoud and Naomi Scott from Disney’s Aladdin arrived on a magic carpet and made the audience’s slime-filled wishes come true, dousing Smith and kids in green goo; DJ Khaled had to don a JoJo bow after losing a dance battle to JoJo Siwa in a live vote; Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez and Michael Peña, from Dora and the Lost City of Gold, world premiered the trailer for the upcoming Paramount Players live-action movie; DJ Khaled then surprised the audience by unboxing social media sensation Ryan of Ryan ToysReview; social media star David Dobrik, Chris Pratt, Josh Peck and Adam Sandler were soaked from head to toe; and the show culminated with DJ Khaled turning up the volume one last time with the biggest sliming of the night, blanketing the first-time host and the crowd.

Multiplatinum hip-hop trio Migos performed their hits “Walk It Talk It” and “Stir Fry,” along with rising single “Pure Water,” accompanied by DJ Durel. Members of the original Broadway cast of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical--Allan Washington (“Plankton”), Brian Ray (“Mr. Krabs”), Christina Sajous (“Sandy”), Danny Skinner (“Patrick”), Ethan Slater (“SpongeBob”) and Gavin Lee (“Squidward”)--also made their KCA debut with a medley of “Best Day Ever” and the animated show’s iconic theme song.

Additional celebrities in attendance include: Paris Berelc, Ally Brooke, Lana Condor, Joel Courtney, Jennifer Hudson, Jack & Jack, Liza Koshy, Caleb McLaughlin, Janelle Monáe, Shameik Moore, Bebe Rexha, Kiernan Shipka, Lilly Singh, SSSniperWolf and Jason Sudeikis; cast members of Shazam! (Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer and Zachary Levi) and Fuller House (Andrea Barber, Soni Nicole Bringas, Candace Cameron Bure, Michael Campion, Elias Harger, Jodie Sweetin and Scott Weinger); plus Nickelodeon stars from Henry Danger, Cousins For Life and Knight Squad.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 will encore on TeenNick, Monday, March 25, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and on Nicktoons, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT). The show will also be available on Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Sunday, March 24, 2019. Fans can go to KCA2019.com or the Nick App to relive all of their favorite show moments by watching video highlights from the live show and flipping through live event pictures.

Following are Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 winners:

TELEVISION:

Favorite Funny TV Show
Fuller House

Favorite TV Drama
Riverdale

Favorite Reality Show
America’s Got Talent

Favorite TV Host
Ellen DeGeneres (Ellen’s Game of Games)

Favorite TV Judges
Simon Cowell, Mel B, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

Favorite Male TV Star
Jace Norman (Henry Hart/Kid Danger, Henry Danger)

Favorite Female TV Star
Zendaya (K.C. Cooper, K.C. Undercover)

FILM:

Favorite Movie
Avengers: Infinity War

Favorite Movie Actor
Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before)

Favorite Movie Actress
Joey King (Shelly “Elle” Evans, The Kissing Booth)

Favorite Superhero
Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man, Avengers: Infinity War)

Favorite Butt-Kicker
Chris Pratt (Owen Grady, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom)

Favorite Animated Movie
Incredibles 2

Favorite Male Voice from an Animated Movie
Adam Sandler (Dracula, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

Favorite Female Voice from an Animated Movie
Selena Gomez (Mavis, Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation)

MUSIC:

Favorite Music Group
Maroon 5

Favorite Male Artist
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Female Artist
Ariana Grande

Favorite Song
thank u, next (Ariana Grande)

Favorite Breakout Artist
Billie Eilish

Favorite Collaboration
“No Brainer” (DJ Khaled, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo)

Favorite Social Music Star
JoJo Siwa

Favorite Global Music Star
North America: Taylor Swift

OTHER CATEGORIES:

Favorite Video Game
Just Dance 2019

Favorite Social Star
David Dobrik

Favorite Gamer
SSSniperWolf

How Do You Want to Help?
Help Animals (rescue, wildlife and more)

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Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is sponsored by Barbie®, Chobani® Gimmies™, Cinnamon Toast Crunch™, Goldfish® Epic Crunch™, Lysol® and The LEGO® Group.

Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions. Elizabeth Kelly, Michael Dempsey & Jay Schmalholz serve as Executive Producers. Production of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2019 for Nickelodeon is overseen by Rob Bagshaw, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Content.

Nickelodeon, now in its 39th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB).

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