In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix announced the premiere date for “The Irregulars,” and the Critics Choice Assn. opened up submissions for its nonfiction awards ceremony.
Renewals
ABC renewed extreme mini-golf competition series “Holey Moley” for third and fourth seasons. Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore will return as commentators, as will sideline correspondent Jeannie Mai and executive producer and resident golf pro Stephen Curry. The upcoming seasons feature talented putters of all ages from across the U.S. who will compete on an unparalleled, epic obstacle golf course in an attempt to win The Golden Putter trophy and coveted plaid jacket. The season finale brings back winners from each episode to go head-to-head for a cash prize. Eureka Productions and Unanimous Media produce the show.
Dates
HBO Max will premiere “Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests” on March 4. The documentary dives into the United States’ obsession with personality...
Renewals
ABC renewed extreme mini-golf competition series “Holey Moley” for third and fourth seasons. Rob Riggle and Joe Tessitore will return as commentators, as will sideline correspondent Jeannie Mai and executive producer and resident golf pro Stephen Curry. The upcoming seasons feature talented putters of all ages from across the U.S. who will compete on an unparalleled, epic obstacle golf course in an attempt to win The Golden Putter trophy and coveted plaid jacket. The season finale brings back winners from each episode to go head-to-head for a cash prize. Eureka Productions and Unanimous Media produce the show.
Dates
HBO Max will premiere “Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests” on March 4. The documentary dives into the United States’ obsession with personality...
- 2/22/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
PBS has lined up a new docuseries centered on Asian American history from producer Renee Tajima-Peña.
The five-part series, produced by Weta and the Center for Asian American Media, will examine the significant role of Asian Americans in shaping American history and identity, from the first wave of Asian immigrants in the 1850s and identity politics during the social and cultural turmoil of the 20th century to modern refugee crises in a globally connected world.
“As America’s home for documentaries, PBS is committed to telling stories that illuminate and celebrate the rich diversity of our country,” Paula Kerger, PBS president and CEO, said. “We are proud to share this important series with our audiences, and to deepen understanding about the extraordinary impact of Asian Americans on our national identity.”
The project is slated to debut in May 2020.
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Tajima-Peña serves as series producer.
The five-part series, produced by Weta and the Center for Asian American Media, will examine the significant role of Asian Americans in shaping American history and identity, from the first wave of Asian immigrants in the 1850s and identity politics during the social and cultural turmoil of the 20th century to modern refugee crises in a globally connected world.
“As America’s home for documentaries, PBS is committed to telling stories that illuminate and celebrate the rich diversity of our country,” Paula Kerger, PBS president and CEO, said. “We are proud to share this important series with our audiences, and to deepen understanding about the extraordinary impact of Asian Americans on our national identity.”
The project is slated to debut in May 2020.
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Tajima-Peña serves as series producer.
- 7/29/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
KCETLink Media Group (Kcet) and PBS SoCal (Koce), the flagship PBS outlet for Southern California, have agreed to merge the companies. The name of the new organization will be announced with the closing of the merger, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2018. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other unspecified but “customary” closing conditions, according to the announcement.
The union unites outlets with a reach of 18 million people in Southern California and will create opportunities for new original programs for multiple channels and platforms.
Kcet was the PBS flagship West Coast station for forty years, but went independent in 2011 when it failed to reach a new affiliate agreement with PBS. The disputes that caused the separation centered on fee reductions and greater programming flexibility. In 2012, Kcet merged with Link Media, an independent non-profit media company that operated the Link TV national satellite network and online international news portal,...
The union unites outlets with a reach of 18 million people in Southern California and will create opportunities for new original programs for multiple channels and platforms.
Kcet was the PBS flagship West Coast station for forty years, but went independent in 2011 when it failed to reach a new affiliate agreement with PBS. The disputes that caused the separation centered on fee reductions and greater programming flexibility. In 2012, Kcet merged with Link Media, an independent non-profit media company that operated the Link TV national satellite network and online international news portal,...
- 4/25/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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