Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have let last year pass by with no big projects from them, but they’re coming in hot this year and are already underway producing two new non-fiction shows for Netflix.
They’re also working on adapting bestselling author Carley Fortune’s “Meet Me At The Lakes” via their production company, Archewell for Netflix.
Here’s what we know so far.
Meghan Markle To Return To the Small Screen In New Cooking Show
The Duchess that cooks!
Meghan Markle is heading to the kitchen, to the garden, and wherever else her friends might be for a new show she’s launching with Netflix.
As part of a multi-million dollar deal the pair signed with Netflix in 2020, Harry and Meghan have announced two non-fiction shows, which will be produced via their Archewell Productions banner.
Meghan’s project will see her celebrate the joys of cooking,...
They’re also working on adapting bestselling author Carley Fortune’s “Meet Me At The Lakes” via their production company, Archewell for Netflix.
Here’s what we know so far.
Meghan Markle To Return To the Small Screen In New Cooking Show
The Duchess that cooks!
Meghan Markle is heading to the kitchen, to the garden, and wherever else her friends might be for a new show she’s launching with Netflix.
As part of a multi-million dollar deal the pair signed with Netflix in 2020, Harry and Meghan have announced two non-fiction shows, which will be produced via their Archewell Productions banner.
Meghan’s project will see her celebrate the joys of cooking,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Soap Opera Spy
Exclusive: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry are cooking up two new projects with Netflix.
Deadline can reveal that the pair have two non-fiction projects in production at the streamer. They form part of the overall deal that she and her husband, Harry, The Duke of Sussex, signed with the company in 2020 via their Archewell Productions banner.
The first series will see The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.
It will be produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, which is behind series including Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show and A&e’s Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Selena + Chef’s Leah Hariton will serve as showrunner with Michael Steed, who has helmed episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, directing.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Chanel Pysnik will...
Deadline can reveal that the pair have two non-fiction projects in production at the streamer. They form part of the overall deal that she and her husband, Harry, The Duke of Sussex, signed with the company in 2020 via their Archewell Productions banner.
The first series will see The Duchess, otherwise known as Meghan Markle, celebrate the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.
It will be produced by Sony Pictures Television’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, which is behind series including Hulu’s The D’Amelio Show and A&e’s Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath.
Selena + Chef’s Leah Hariton will serve as showrunner with Michael Steed, who has helmed episodes of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction and Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, directing.
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex and Chanel Pysnik will...
- 4/11/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
A Los Angeles judge has thrown out portions of Leah Remini’s lawsuit against Scientology, finding that some of the church’s attacks on her are protected under the First Amendment.
But in a mixed ruling, the judge also found that the church cannot claim free-speech protection for allegedly stalking, harassing and surveilling Remini, or for harassing producers and staff who worked on her anti-Scientology podcast.
Since leaving Scientology in 2013, the “King of Queens” actor has become its most prominent critic, writing a memoir and hosting two seasons of the A&e docuseries, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
Last August, she filed a 68-page lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging she had been subject to a decade of online attacks, stalking and intimidation designed to punish her for her criticism of the church.
The suit alleged that Remini was the latest in a long line of Scientology critics to...
But in a mixed ruling, the judge also found that the church cannot claim free-speech protection for allegedly stalking, harassing and surveilling Remini, or for harassing producers and staff who worked on her anti-Scientology podcast.
Since leaving Scientology in 2013, the “King of Queens” actor has become its most prominent critic, writing a memoir and hosting two seasons of the A&e docuseries, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
Last August, she filed a 68-page lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging she had been subject to a decade of online attacks, stalking and intimidation designed to punish her for her criticism of the church.
The suit alleged that Remini was the latest in a long line of Scientology critics to...
- 3/14/2024
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television – Nonfiction is building up its nonfiction roster.
The division, which is behind series including American Idol and 90 Day Fiancé has struck two overall deals with Nick Rigg’s Brass Monkeys Media and Royal Malloy’s Royal Entertainment Group.
The deal sees Brass Monkeys Media and Royal Entertainment Group use Sony’s infrastructure and production capabilities and gives Sony access to Rigg’s lifestyle formats and competition shows, and Malloy’s expertise in male-driven programming.
Rigg was previously Head of Unscripted for Diga Studio, where he oversaw series such as Selling the Hamptons for Max, Million Dollar Beach House for Netflix, America’s Big Deal for USA, Hot Ones: The Game Show for truTV, and The Flipping El Moussas for HGTV. Before that, he was President of ITV joint venture Loud Television, which was behind Tiny House Nation for Fyi and A&e, and Netflix’s Girls Incarcerated,...
The division, which is behind series including American Idol and 90 Day Fiancé has struck two overall deals with Nick Rigg’s Brass Monkeys Media and Royal Malloy’s Royal Entertainment Group.
The deal sees Brass Monkeys Media and Royal Entertainment Group use Sony’s infrastructure and production capabilities and gives Sony access to Rigg’s lifestyle formats and competition shows, and Malloy’s expertise in male-driven programming.
Rigg was previously Head of Unscripted for Diga Studio, where he oversaw series such as Selling the Hamptons for Max, Million Dollar Beach House for Netflix, America’s Big Deal for USA, Hot Ones: The Game Show for truTV, and The Flipping El Moussas for HGTV. Before that, he was President of ITV joint venture Loud Television, which was behind Tiny House Nation for Fyi and A&e, and Netflix’s Girls Incarcerated,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Leah Remini is relieved to see justice done.
In a statement on Twitter, the actress addressed the 30-year prison sentence handed down this week for Danny Masterson, who was convicted this year on rape charges.
Read More: Danny Masterson Found Guilty On 2 Counts Of Rape, ‘That ’70s Show’ Actor Facing 30 Years In Prison
Remini, herself a former Scientologist, linked Materson’s conviction and sentencing to her crusade against the Church of Scientology, of which the former “That ’70s Show” star is a member.
“Sitting in court today with the women who survived Danny Masterson’s predation was a surreal experience. Over the past seven decades, former Scientologists have sadly become used to Scientology using its financial resources, religious protection, and relationships to snatch justice away from them,” Remini wrote.
“For over two decades, Danny Masterson avoided accountability for his crimes,” she continued. “While Danny was the only one sentenced, his...
In a statement on Twitter, the actress addressed the 30-year prison sentence handed down this week for Danny Masterson, who was convicted this year on rape charges.
Read More: Danny Masterson Found Guilty On 2 Counts Of Rape, ‘That ’70s Show’ Actor Facing 30 Years In Prison
Remini, herself a former Scientologist, linked Materson’s conviction and sentencing to her crusade against the Church of Scientology, of which the former “That ’70s Show” star is a member.
“Sitting in court today with the women who survived Danny Masterson’s predation was a surreal experience. Over the past seven decades, former Scientologists have sadly become used to Scientology using its financial resources, religious protection, and relationships to snatch justice away from them,” Remini wrote.
“For over two decades, Danny Masterson avoided accountability for his crimes,” she continued. “While Danny was the only one sentenced, his...
- 9/8/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
People Puzzler, Game Show Network’s pop culture game show hosted by Leah Remini, has been cleared in more than 90% of the country with premiere on track for fall, Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury announced Tuesday.
Based on the crosswords in People, the show will debut September 11 on market stations belonging to Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray, Sinclair and others, with Fox’s Wwor New York slotting it at 6 p.m. weeknights.
The format, comprised of 325 episodes from the first three seasons, has performed strongly on Game Show Network and is one of its top-rated original series.
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes,” said Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. “Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host, People Puzzler has deservedly earned its place on stations’ fall schedules.”
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Based on the crosswords in People, the show will debut September 11 on market stations belonging to Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray, Sinclair and others, with Fox’s Wwor New York slotting it at 6 p.m. weeknights.
The format, comprised of 325 episodes from the first three seasons, has performed strongly on Game Show Network and is one of its top-rated original series.
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes,” said Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. “Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host, People Puzzler has deservedly earned its place on stations’ fall schedules.”
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- 8/22/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The Leah Remini-hosted Game Show Network series “People Puzzler” is set for off-network syndication on stations this fall. The gamer has now been cleared by Lionsgate-owned syndication distributor Debmar-Mercury in more than 90% of the country, including Fox-owned stations in the three top markets: Wwor New York, Kcop Los Angeles and Wfld Chicago.
“People Puzzler,” which premieres in syndication on Sept. 11, has been sold to station groups including Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray, Sinclair and others. The library includes 325 episodes from the first three seasons of “People Puzzler” on Game Show Network.
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a joint statement. “Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host, ‘People Puzzler’ has deservedly earned its place on stations’ fall schedules.”
‘People Puzzler...
“People Puzzler,” which premieres in syndication on Sept. 11, has been sold to station groups including Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray, Sinclair and others. The library includes 325 episodes from the first three seasons of “People Puzzler” on Game Show Network.
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a joint statement. “Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host, ‘People Puzzler’ has deservedly earned its place on stations’ fall schedules.”
‘People Puzzler...
- 8/22/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
“People Puzzler,” the Leah Remini-hosted game show from the Game Show Network, has scored a syndication deal across over 90% of the U.S., Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury announced Tuesday.
The competition series, inspired by People’s pop culture-centric crossword puzzles, will debut this fall on market stations belonging to Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray and Sinclair, among others. Premiering on Monday, Sept. 11, Fox’s Wwor New York has slotted “People Puzzler” for 6 p.m. Et on weeknights.
Combining pop culture with fun facts, “People Puzzler” challenges three contestants to put their smarts to the test in a three-round battle, before the contestant with the highest score has the opportunity to win a cash prize in the “Fast Puzzle Bonus Round.”
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes. Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host,...
The competition series, inspired by People’s pop culture-centric crossword puzzles, will debut this fall on market stations belonging to Fox, CBS, Nexstar, Scripps, Hearst, Gray and Sinclair, among others. Premiering on Monday, Sept. 11, Fox’s Wwor New York has slotted “People Puzzler” for 6 p.m. Et on weeknights.
Combining pop culture with fun facts, “People Puzzler” challenges three contestants to put their smarts to the test in a three-round battle, before the contestant with the highest score has the opportunity to win a cash prize in the “Fast Puzzle Bonus Round.”
“This hit game on Gsn makes it a proven performer with over 300 episodes. Having generated strong household ratings and adult 25-54 demos, and offering viewers a fan favorite with Leah as host,...
- 8/22/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Exclusive: A+E Networks is the latest entertainment company to undergo a shake-up.
Deadline understands that the company has made a small number of cuts to its programming team.
Amy Winter, EVP and Head of Programming at Lifetime, is leaving the company with Elaine Frontain Bryant, who is EVP and Head of Programming at A&e, now overseeing the Married At First Sight broadcaster.
Tanya Lopez, who is Executive Vice President of Scripted Content at Lifetime, is also leaving and will be transitioning into a production deal with A+E Networks, where she will continue to package and produce Lifetime Original Movies.
Elsewhere, we hear that John Verhoff, an exec producer at History, is also exiting.
Eli Lehrer is also adding music services to his job as EVP and Head of The History Channel Programming Genres and Music Services
Winter joined in 2020, from UpTV, where she was EVP and General Manager. In her three year tenure,...
Deadline understands that the company has made a small number of cuts to its programming team.
Amy Winter, EVP and Head of Programming at Lifetime, is leaving the company with Elaine Frontain Bryant, who is EVP and Head of Programming at A&e, now overseeing the Married At First Sight broadcaster.
Tanya Lopez, who is Executive Vice President of Scripted Content at Lifetime, is also leaving and will be transitioning into a production deal with A+E Networks, where she will continue to package and produce Lifetime Original Movies.
Elsewhere, we hear that John Verhoff, an exec producer at History, is also exiting.
Eli Lehrer is also adding music services to his job as EVP and Head of The History Channel Programming Genres and Music Services
Winter joined in 2020, from UpTV, where she was EVP and General Manager. In her three year tenure,...
- 8/9/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Update (8/4/23):
The Church of Scientology has fired back at actress Leah Remini, who announced earlier this week that she planned to sue them, along with their head, David Miscavige, over harassment and defamation claims. In a statement, the group labeled Remini a “horrible person” and a “bigot”, adding that her claims are out of “pure lunacy.”
The Church of Scientology also remarked that Leah Remini is actively against free speech, saying, “Remini’s complaints are like an anti-Semite complaining about the Jewish Anti-Defamation League for exposing the anti-Semite’s bigotry and propaganda…The Church is not intimidated by Remini’s latest act of blatant harassment and attempt to prevent truthful free speech. If Remini does not believe in free speech, then she should consider emigrating to Russia.”
Further, their spin tried to take the position that her words are harming both the actress and the organization. “Remini’s obsession with attacking her former religion,...
The Church of Scientology has fired back at actress Leah Remini, who announced earlier this week that she planned to sue them, along with their head, David Miscavige, over harassment and defamation claims. In a statement, the group labeled Remini a “horrible person” and a “bigot”, adding that her claims are out of “pure lunacy.”
The Church of Scientology also remarked that Leah Remini is actively against free speech, saying, “Remini’s complaints are like an anti-Semite complaining about the Jewish Anti-Defamation League for exposing the anti-Semite’s bigotry and propaganda…The Church is not intimidated by Remini’s latest act of blatant harassment and attempt to prevent truthful free speech. If Remini does not believe in free speech, then she should consider emigrating to Russia.”
Further, their spin tried to take the position that her words are harming both the actress and the organization. “Remini’s obsession with attacking her former religion,...
- 8/4/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
The Church of Scientology has responded to a fresh lawsuit filed by former member, Leah Remini, calling it “frivolous.”
Remini — who’s been an outspoken former Scientologist for years, often claiming the religious organization was a “cult” that surpassed boundaries and inflicted an abusive force over her life — filed the suit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. She even released her own Apple TV+ docu-series in 2016 titled “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”.
In her filings, the 53-year-old actress took her allegations against the Church even further, wielding a steep lawsuit against them that alleges claims of harassment, stalking and defamation, as per a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
Remini left the organization in 2013 after joining at 9 years old with her parents in 1979.
On Thursday, the organization led by David Miscavige — who Remini named as the leading complaint of her allegations — responded to the suit, seemingly brushing off the issues...
Remini — who’s been an outspoken former Scientologist for years, often claiming the religious organization was a “cult” that surpassed boundaries and inflicted an abusive force over her life — filed the suit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. She even released her own Apple TV+ docu-series in 2016 titled “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath”.
In her filings, the 53-year-old actress took her allegations against the Church even further, wielding a steep lawsuit against them that alleges claims of harassment, stalking and defamation, as per a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
Remini left the organization in 2013 after joining at 9 years old with her parents in 1979.
On Thursday, the organization led by David Miscavige — who Remini named as the leading complaint of her allegations — responded to the suit, seemingly brushing off the issues...
- 8/3/2023
- by Emerson Pearson
- ET Canada
Updated: Leah Remini has filed a lawsuit against the Church of Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige, for harassment, defamation and other unlawful conduct. Remini, who joined the Church in 1979 as a child and left in 2013, claims Scientology’s “mob-style operations and attacks” have “significantly” impacted her life and career.
“For 17 years, Scientology and David Miscavige have subjected me to what I believe to be psychological torture, defamation, surveillance, harassment, and intimidation, significantly impacting my life and career. I believe I am not the first person targeted by Scientology and its operations, but I intend to be the last,” Remini stated in a press release sent out Wednesday.
In a statement released Thursday, the Church of Scientology responded to Remini’s lawsuit, calling the actor and former member “an anti-free speech bigot.”
“If Remini can no longer get a job, she has nobody to blame but herself,” the Church continued.
“For 17 years, Scientology and David Miscavige have subjected me to what I believe to be psychological torture, defamation, surveillance, harassment, and intimidation, significantly impacting my life and career. I believe I am not the first person targeted by Scientology and its operations, but I intend to be the last,” Remini stated in a press release sent out Wednesday.
In a statement released Thursday, the Church of Scientology responded to Remini’s lawsuit, calling the actor and former member “an anti-free speech bigot.”
“If Remini can no longer get a job, she has nobody to blame but herself,” the Church continued.
- 8/3/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Leah Remini filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against Scientology and its leader, David Miscavige.
Remini is claiming years of attacks and is alleging that they have been stalking, threatening, defaming and harassing her. In addition, she is seeking “to end Scientology’s policies against Suppressive Persons so that current and former Scientologists, and others who wish to expose Scientology’s abuses, including journalists and advocates, may feel free to hold Scientology accountable without the fear that they will be threatened into silence.”
According to the lawsuit, Remini is maintaining that she is the victim of “intentional malicious and fraudulent rumors via hundreds of Scientology-controlled and -coordinated social media accounts that exist solely to intimidate and spread misinformation.”
She is alleging defamation as she claims that Miscavige and other Scientology members created false video statements about her. This includes that she “was abusive to her mother and daughter and that she is a racist.
Remini is claiming years of attacks and is alleging that they have been stalking, threatening, defaming and harassing her. In addition, she is seeking “to end Scientology’s policies against Suppressive Persons so that current and former Scientologists, and others who wish to expose Scientology’s abuses, including journalists and advocates, may feel free to hold Scientology accountable without the fear that they will be threatened into silence.”
According to the lawsuit, Remini is maintaining that she is the victim of “intentional malicious and fraudulent rumors via hundreds of Scientology-controlled and -coordinated social media accounts that exist solely to intimidate and spread misinformation.”
She is alleging defamation as she claims that Miscavige and other Scientology members created false video statements about her. This includes that she “was abusive to her mother and daughter and that she is a racist.
- 8/3/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Actress Leah Remini is suing the Church of Scientology citing a laundry list of alleged grievances.
According to documents obtained by The Blast, Remini’s lawsuit stems from “civil harassment, stalking, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.” The King of Queens star also claims the church has “undertaken a campaign to ruin and destroy” her life and livelihood.
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According to documents obtained by The Blast, Remini’s lawsuit stems from “civil harassment, stalking, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage.” The King of Queens star also claims the church has “undertaken a campaign to ruin and destroy” her life and livelihood.
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- 8/2/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Leah Remini has sued the Church of Scientology in a wide-ranging lawsuit that includes claims of harassment, stalking and defamation.
Remini, who broke with the organization in 2013 before becoming a outspoken critic, alleges in a suit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court that she has been “stalked, surveilled, harassed, threatened, intimidated, and, moreover, has been the victim of intentional malicious and fraudulent rumors” to intimidate and silence her. She points to a “series of retaliatory activities” against people and groups deemed an “enemy” of the church.
The complaint names church chairman David Miscavige and the Religious Technology Center, which allegedly manages policing operations and enforces punitive measures. Remini seeks unspecified damages and a court order requiring the group and any entity it controls or funds to “cease and desist its harassment, defamation, and other unlawful conduct.”
A representative for the church replied on Thursday in a post on its website that stated,...
Remini, who broke with the organization in 2013 before becoming a outspoken critic, alleges in a suit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court that she has been “stalked, surveilled, harassed, threatened, intimidated, and, moreover, has been the victim of intentional malicious and fraudulent rumors” to intimidate and silence her. She points to a “series of retaliatory activities” against people and groups deemed an “enemy” of the church.
The complaint names church chairman David Miscavige and the Religious Technology Center, which allegedly manages policing operations and enforces punitive measures. Remini seeks unspecified damages and a court order requiring the group and any entity it controls or funds to “cease and desist its harassment, defamation, and other unlawful conduct.”
A representative for the church replied on Thursday in a post on its website that stated,...
- 8/2/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Leah Remini‘s two years into her education at New York University and she’s taking a step back to admire her progress despite, she says, “spending 35 years in a cult.”
The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to share that she recently completed her second year at the prestigious university. She was in tears just two years ago after announcing her admission into an associate’s program in liberal arts. Fast forward to now, the “King of Queens” star is adamant that it’s “never too late to start again.”
“Two years ago, I had an 8th-grade education thanks to spending 35 years in a cult,” she began her post. “And now, at age 52, I’ve successfully finished my second year at NYU. Undertaking this educational journey has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life. There have been days where I’ve thought about giving up.
The 52-year-old actress took to Instagram on Friday to share that she recently completed her second year at the prestigious university. She was in tears just two years ago after announcing her admission into an associate’s program in liberal arts. Fast forward to now, the “King of Queens” star is adamant that it’s “never too late to start again.”
“Two years ago, I had an 8th-grade education thanks to spending 35 years in a cult,” she began her post. “And now, at age 52, I’ve successfully finished my second year at NYU. Undertaking this educational journey has been one of the most difficult experiences of my life. There have been days where I’ve thought about giving up.
- 6/3/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Guy Fieri’s ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’ Moves Back to Emmy Structured Reality Category (Exclusive)
Guy Fieri is rolling out “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” into a new Emmys category.
Food Network has successfully petitioned the Television Academy to move the long-running food reality series back to the outstanding structured reality category, where it will compete against other popular series such as “Love is Blind,” “Queer Eye” and “Shark Tank.” It had previously been submitted for hosted nonfiction series or special since 2020.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
Hosted by Fieri since the show’s debut in 2007, the show had received six Emmy nominations — five for outstanding structured reality program from 2014-2019 and outstanding reality program in 2013, the last year before the category was separated into two for structured and unstructured programming.
In 2020, the Emmys changed the name of the outstanding information series or special category to outstanding hosted nonfiction. The TV Academy guided the Fieri show to move...
Food Network has successfully petitioned the Television Academy to move the long-running food reality series back to the outstanding structured reality category, where it will compete against other popular series such as “Love is Blind,” “Queer Eye” and “Shark Tank.” It had previously been submitted for hosted nonfiction series or special since 2020.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories.
Hosted by Fieri since the show’s debut in 2007, the show had received six Emmy nominations — five for outstanding structured reality program from 2014-2019 and outstanding reality program in 2013, the last year before the category was separated into two for structured and unstructured programming.
In 2020, the Emmys changed the name of the outstanding information series or special category to outstanding hosted nonfiction. The TV Academy guided the Fieri show to move...
- 5/3/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
It’s not uncommon for comedies to take a potshot or two at Scientology. After all, most of what people know of the Church stems from gossip pages, highly publicized lawsuits, or documentaries like Going Clear and Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.
But despite its more than three-decade history of irreverent humor, The Simpsons has never directly mocked Scientology. Why is that, exactly?
(L-r) Bart Simpson, Homer Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, and Maggie Simpson visit The Empire State Building to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘The Simpsons’ at The Empire State Building | Noam Galai/Getty Images ‘The Simpsons’ has a long satirical history
The Simpsons has never been a show to stand on ceremony. Throughout its long-running history, the show has taken aim at almost every sacred cow imaginable. Screen Rant notes a few of them, such as one third season episode, “Stark Raving Dad,” which referenced Michael Jackson...
But despite its more than three-decade history of irreverent humor, The Simpsons has never directly mocked Scientology. Why is that, exactly?
(L-r) Bart Simpson, Homer Simpson, Lisa Simpson, Marge Simpson, and Maggie Simpson visit The Empire State Building to celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘The Simpsons’ at The Empire State Building | Noam Galai/Getty Images ‘The Simpsons’ has a long satirical history
The Simpsons has never been a show to stand on ceremony. Throughout its long-running history, the show has taken aim at almost every sacred cow imaginable. Screen Rant notes a few of them, such as one third season episode, “Stark Raving Dad,” which referenced Michael Jackson...
- 2/19/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Updated with more details: Leah Remini testified Monday that Paul Haggis, and not his accuser, is the real victim in his New York sexual assault civil trial.
The former King of Queens star and host of the Emmy-winning documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath – who, like Haggis, is a former member of the Church of Scientology — was the last witness for the Oscar-winning Crash filmmaker, whose lawyers rested their case on the trial’s 14th day.
Related: Paul Haggis Sexual Assault Civil Trial: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
Judge Sabrina Kraus sent jurors home after they heard from Remini, and from a retired spinal surgeon called by Haggis’ accuser, Haleigh Breest, to challenge his claim that he wasn’t physically capable of forcing sex on her.
Speaking over a live video link from Beverly Hills, Remini said that as a self-described advocate for survivors of abuse, she believes that...
The former King of Queens star and host of the Emmy-winning documentary series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath – who, like Haggis, is a former member of the Church of Scientology — was the last witness for the Oscar-winning Crash filmmaker, whose lawyers rested their case on the trial’s 14th day.
Related: Paul Haggis Sexual Assault Civil Trial: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
Judge Sabrina Kraus sent jurors home after they heard from Remini, and from a retired spinal surgeon called by Haggis’ accuser, Haleigh Breest, to challenge his claim that he wasn’t physically capable of forcing sex on her.
Speaking over a live video link from Beverly Hills, Remini said that as a self-described advocate for survivors of abuse, she believes that...
- 11/7/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
Leah Remini implied the Church of Scientology is behind rape allegations against Paul Haggis while she appeared as a character witness on Monday in the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s ongoing civil rape trial.
“Men and women who have been raped absolutely deserve justice. But in this case, it’s absolutely Paul who is the victim here,” Remini told jurors. The trial is taking place in New York City, but Remini appeared via video chat from her Los Angeles home.
“The King of Queens” star and former Scientologist didn’t offer much in the way of evidence beyond her assertions that the controversial religion is orchestrating the attacks on Haggis. Her narrative is at odds with one that both sides have largely agreed on — namely, that Haggis’s vocal criticism of Scientology has no connection with the accuser who filed a lawsuit against him. Haggis is in court to defend himself in...
“Men and women who have been raped absolutely deserve justice. But in this case, it’s absolutely Paul who is the victim here,” Remini told jurors. The trial is taking place in New York City, but Remini appeared via video chat from her Los Angeles home.
“The King of Queens” star and former Scientologist didn’t offer much in the way of evidence beyond her assertions that the controversial religion is orchestrating the attacks on Haggis. Her narrative is at odds with one that both sides have largely agreed on — namely, that Haggis’s vocal criticism of Scientology has no connection with the accuser who filed a lawsuit against him. Haggis is in court to defend himself in...
- 11/7/2022
- by Antonio Ferme and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
A former high-ranking official in the Church of Scientology said Friday that the organization never forgets its enemies “until they are destroyed,” and he said that filmmaker Paul Haggis, who quit Scientology, remains one of its biggest targets.
Mike Rinder, an Australian who was Scientology’s top enforcer and who co-hosted the Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, was was the first witness for the defense in the New York sexual civil assault trial of Haggis.
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The Oscar-winning screenwriter of Crash and a major figure in a 2015 documentary exposé about Scientology,...
Mike Rinder, an Australian who was Scientology’s top enforcer and who co-hosted the Emmy-winning docuseries Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, was was the first witness for the defense in the New York sexual civil assault trial of Haggis.
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- 10/29/2022
- by Sean Piccoli
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Stewart returned to television and the Emmy race after a long absence but he couldn’t cook up a win at the Creative Arts ceremony.
The host of The Problem with Jon Stewart lost out to Stanley Tucci, whose Searching For Italy series won its second Emmy in a row in the Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category.
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It wasn’t Stewart’s night as he also lost out in the Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Category. Amazon’s Lucy and Desi, written by Mark Monroe, won that category over The Problem with Jon Stewart, The Andy Warhol Diaries, How To with John Wilson and The Tinder Swindler.
CNN series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy , which is produced by British production company Raw, also beat My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,...
The host of The Problem with Jon Stewart lost out to Stanley Tucci, whose Searching For Italy series won its second Emmy in a row in the Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special category.
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It wasn’t Stewart’s night as he also lost out in the Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Category. Amazon’s Lucy and Desi, written by Mark Monroe, won that category over The Problem with Jon Stewart, The Andy Warhol Diaries, How To with John Wilson and The Tinder Swindler.
CNN series Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy , which is produced by British production company Raw, also beat My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman,...
- 9/4/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Stewart won the late-night Emmy ten years in a row between 2003 and 2012 and again in 2015 for his final season of The Daily Show in 2015.
The comedian has once again been nominated for an Emmy but this time he’s moved categories.
The Problem with Jon Stewart, his Apple TV+ series that launched in September 2021, has scored a nomination in the Hosted Nonfiction (Series or Special) category.
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He will compete against shows including My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Vice andThe World According to Jeff Goldblum in the category.
The show also scored a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Non-Fiction Program.
Last year, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy won the award, beating series including My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Oprah with Meghan and Harry, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and Vice.
The comedian has once again been nominated for an Emmy but this time he’s moved categories.
The Problem with Jon Stewart, his Apple TV+ series that launched in September 2021, has scored a nomination in the Hosted Nonfiction (Series or Special) category.
2022 Emmy Nominations: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
He will compete against shows including My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, Vice andThe World According to Jeff Goldblum in the category.
The show also scored a nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Non-Fiction Program.
Last year, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy won the award, beating series including My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Oprah with Meghan and Harry, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and Vice.
- 7/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The prosecutor’s office in the southern Italian city of Brindisi has requested that Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis is placed back under arrest after a judge last week ruled that he should be released following charges of sexual assault.
Haggis’ lawyer Michele Laforgia on Tuesday confirmed to Variety that the prosecution and lawyers for the alleged victim have filed an appeal against the decision made last week by judge Vilma Gilli, who after a special evidence pre-trial hearing during which the accused and accuser came face to face, ruled that Haggis should be freed after spending 16 days under house arrest in a hotel.
The judge in the ruling had noted an “absence of constricting violent behavior” on Haggis’ part toward the alleged victim who, according to Italian press reports, is a 28-year-old British woman.
The judge also underlined in the ruling that the woman’s decision to be with Haggis,...
Haggis’ lawyer Michele Laforgia on Tuesday confirmed to Variety that the prosecution and lawyers for the alleged victim have filed an appeal against the decision made last week by judge Vilma Gilli, who after a special evidence pre-trial hearing during which the accused and accuser came face to face, ruled that Haggis should be freed after spending 16 days under house arrest in a hotel.
The judge in the ruling had noted an “absence of constricting violent behavior” on Haggis’ part toward the alleged victim who, according to Italian press reports, is a 28-year-old British woman.
The judge also underlined in the ruling that the woman’s decision to be with Haggis,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
Director Paul Haggis, now under house arrest on sexual assault charges in Italy, has gotten a trial date for his rape lawsuit in New York.
The trial is set to begin on Oct. 11, before Judge Sabrina Kraus in Manhattan. A film publicist, Haleigh Breest, sued Haggis in December 2017, alleging that he raped her at his apartment in January 2013 after a premiere. Haggis has claimed that the encounter was consensual and that the lawsuit is nothing more than an extortion attempt.
Haggis is best known for writing and directing the Oscar-winning “Crash,” and wrote the screenplay for “Million Dollar Baby.” He is also a prominent former member of the Church of Scientology, appearing in both “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” and “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
Haggis was arrested in Italy on June 19, after a woman told police that he had twice forced her to have non-consensual sex.
The trial is set to begin on Oct. 11, before Judge Sabrina Kraus in Manhattan. A film publicist, Haleigh Breest, sued Haggis in December 2017, alleging that he raped her at his apartment in January 2013 after a premiere. Haggis has claimed that the encounter was consensual and that the lawsuit is nothing more than an extortion attempt.
Haggis is best known for writing and directing the Oscar-winning “Crash,” and wrote the screenplay for “Million Dollar Baby.” He is also a prominent former member of the Church of Scientology, appearing in both “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief” and “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath.”
Haggis was arrested in Italy on June 19, after a woman told police that he had twice forced her to have non-consensual sex.
- 6/27/2022
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
So You Think You Can Dance has tapped sitcom vet Leah Remini to fill the vacancy left by Matthew Morrison, who was ousted as a Season 17 judge in May.
Remini will make her judging debut on the Fox competition’s June 15 episode (9/8c), which will not only reveal this season’s Top 12 contestants, but will also mark So You Think You Can Dance‘s 300th episode. She joins Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa at the dais.
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Remini will make her judging debut on the Fox competition’s June 15 episode (9/8c), which will not only reveal this season’s Top 12 contestants, but will also mark So You Think You Can Dance‘s 300th episode. She joins Stephen “tWitch” Boss and JoJo Siwa at the dais.
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- 6/10/2022
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: ABC is getting into the unscripted true-crime space.
The Disney-owned network has ordered Who Do You Believe? From All3Media-owned producer Lime Pictures.
The series uses simultaneous storytelling to take viewers through compelling true crime cases from dual perspectives. In each episode, the audience steps into the shoes of two contrasting narratives to hear the recounts directly from the victims and criminals with never-before-revealed details. Then the viewer plays armchair detective to deduce and piece together different versions of the truth. There are two sides to every story – and there’s no telling how far one would go for their marriage, child, or way of life.
Within this new storytelling format, the adjudicated cases culminate with a surprise reveal: “Who Do You Believe?”
Alex Weresow, who exec produced Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath and also worked on series including Undercover Boss and Wife Swap, serves as showrunner.
Lime Pictures,...
The Disney-owned network has ordered Who Do You Believe? From All3Media-owned producer Lime Pictures.
The series uses simultaneous storytelling to take viewers through compelling true crime cases from dual perspectives. In each episode, the audience steps into the shoes of two contrasting narratives to hear the recounts directly from the victims and criminals with never-before-revealed details. Then the viewer plays armchair detective to deduce and piece together different versions of the truth. There are two sides to every story – and there’s no telling how far one would go for their marriage, child, or way of life.
Within this new storytelling format, the adjudicated cases culminate with a surprise reveal: “Who Do You Believe?”
Alex Weresow, who exec produced Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath and also worked on series including Undercover Boss and Wife Swap, serves as showrunner.
Lime Pictures,...
- 3/10/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“When I said this was a yoga retreat, I was sort of not telling the truth,” the trailer for “Doomsday” begins.
As the title may have indicated, there are fewer sun salutations and more sex cult craze at this particular wellness center. Part “Midsommar,” part “Yellowjackets” (check out that Antler Queen crown!), and a whole lot of (alleged) Scientology, Daytime Emmy–nominated limited series “Doomsday” promises salvation in the sexiest — and scariest — way possible.
IndieWire exclusively premiered the new “Doomsday” trailer, introducing audiences to the residents of a millennial cult. Per the official logline, the series portrays how “youthful idealism evolves into deadly extremism” while documenting “the eerie final months leading up to a horrific Jim Jones–style massacre.”
The cast includes Alice Kremelberg (“The Sinner”), Donald Paul (“Queen of the South”), and Mark St. Cyr (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”). The series was nominated for the 2021 Daytime...
As the title may have indicated, there are fewer sun salutations and more sex cult craze at this particular wellness center. Part “Midsommar,” part “Yellowjackets” (check out that Antler Queen crown!), and a whole lot of (alleged) Scientology, Daytime Emmy–nominated limited series “Doomsday” promises salvation in the sexiest — and scariest — way possible.
IndieWire exclusively premiered the new “Doomsday” trailer, introducing audiences to the residents of a millennial cult. Per the official logline, the series portrays how “youthful idealism evolves into deadly extremism” while documenting “the eerie final months leading up to a horrific Jim Jones–style massacre.”
The cast includes Alice Kremelberg (“The Sinner”), Donald Paul (“Queen of the South”), and Mark St. Cyr (“High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”). The series was nominated for the 2021 Daytime...
- 2/2/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Offset and his crew of fashion co-signers are bringing their streetwear competition series The Hype back for a second season.
HBO Max has renewed the reality series for a second season. The series, which premiered in August, comes from Scout Productions, the company behind Netflix’s Queer Eye.
Season one featured special guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, Cardi B, Dapper Dan, and Wiz Khalifa and the winning designs from the first season were featured on StockX – with all items selling out within 24 hours of the episode’s release.
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The series will see a group of streetwear professionals compete in a series of challenges that cover the intricacies of designing, the business of fashion and the savvy to identify the latest trends.
Offset, a member of hip hop group Migos, will produce and be one of the co-signers – aka judges – alongside Beth Birkett,...
HBO Max has renewed the reality series for a second season. The series, which premiered in August, comes from Scout Productions, the company behind Netflix’s Queer Eye.
Season one featured special guest appearances from A$AP Ferg, Cardi B, Dapper Dan, and Wiz Khalifa and the winning designs from the first season were featured on StockX – with all items selling out within 24 hours of the episode’s release.
Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2020-21 Season
The series will see a group of streetwear professionals compete in a series of challenges that cover the intricacies of designing, the business of fashion and the savvy to identify the latest trends.
Offset, a member of hip hop group Migos, will produce and be one of the co-signers – aka judges – alongside Beth Birkett,...
- 11/10/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Dawn Porter’s Trilogy Films has inked an exclusive overall deal with Industrial Media. Trilogy, the production company behind the critically acclaimed documentary “John Lewis: Good Trouble,” is the sixth company to partner with the independent production group. Industrial Media’s leading unscripted content production roster includes Sharp Entertainment, Ipc, B17 Entertainment, 19 Entertainment and This Machine.
Porter, the non-fiction series filmmaker that directed “Gideon’s Army” and “The Way I See It,” among others, will continue to focus on developing and producing non-scripted projects for film and television with Industrial Media’s support.
“After years of admiring the quality and character of her work, we are honored to officially partner with Dawn Porter,” Industrial’s CEO Eli Holzman and President Aaron Saidman said in a statement on Wednesday. “She is a gifted filmmaker and a prolific producer with a passion for stories that are as engaging as they are meaningful.
Porter, the non-fiction series filmmaker that directed “Gideon’s Army” and “The Way I See It,” among others, will continue to focus on developing and producing non-scripted projects for film and television with Industrial Media’s support.
“After years of admiring the quality and character of her work, we are honored to officially partner with Dawn Porter,” Industrial’s CEO Eli Holzman and President Aaron Saidman said in a statement on Wednesday. “She is a gifted filmmaker and a prolific producer with a passion for stories that are as engaging as they are meaningful.
- 4/28/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has given a series order to a streetwear competition that features rapper Offset that comes from the producers of Queer Eye.
The streamer has ordered The Hype from Scout Productions. The series will see 10 streetwear professionals compete in a series of challenges that cover the intricacies of designing, the business of fashion and the savvy to identify the latest trends.
Offset, a member of hip hop group Migos, will produce and be one of the co-signers – aka judges – alongside Beth Birkett, creative director and founder of Bephies Beauty Supply, and Marni Senofonte, a costume designer who has worked with the likes of Beyoncé and Lauryn Hill. Speedy Morman of Complex Media will host the eight-part series.
Scout’s David Collins, Rob Eric and Michael Williams developed the series with Rachelle Mendez, a co-exec producer of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, who also worked on Queer Eye.
Rikki Hughes,...
The streamer has ordered The Hype from Scout Productions. The series will see 10 streetwear professionals compete in a series of challenges that cover the intricacies of designing, the business of fashion and the savvy to identify the latest trends.
Offset, a member of hip hop group Migos, will produce and be one of the co-signers – aka judges – alongside Beth Birkett, creative director and founder of Bephies Beauty Supply, and Marni Senofonte, a costume designer who has worked with the likes of Beyoncé and Lauryn Hill. Speedy Morman of Complex Media will host the eight-part series.
Scout’s David Collins, Rob Eric and Michael Williams developed the series with Rachelle Mendez, a co-exec producer of Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, who also worked on Queer Eye.
Rikki Hughes,...
- 3/16/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Production company and management firm The Cartel, the producers of Shudder’s Creepshow, is expanding into unscripted with the hire of unscripted entertainment agent Stewart Cavanagh.
Cavanagh, who was previously Vice President of Alternative at The Gersh Agency joins the company as Head of Unscripted and Documentary.
He spent four years at Gersh, six years as Vice President of Alternative at Rebel Entertainment Partners and 3 years as an Alternative Agent at Innovative Artists.
Cavanagh will bring with him to The Cartel clients on the management side such as New Dominion Pictures, Buck Productions, and Kornhaber Brown. Some of his showrunner clients include Michael Mills (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Ray Dotch (Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath), Emi Macuaga (Seeking Sister Wives), Aaron Catling (Hyperdrive), Tammy Wood (Twisted Sister), Blake Davis (Ugly Delicious), and Hugh Peterson (Car Masters).
“The Cartel is thrilled to have an unscripted agent of Stewart’s caliber joining the team,...
Cavanagh, who was previously Vice President of Alternative at The Gersh Agency joins the company as Head of Unscripted and Documentary.
He spent four years at Gersh, six years as Vice President of Alternative at Rebel Entertainment Partners and 3 years as an Alternative Agent at Innovative Artists.
Cavanagh will bring with him to The Cartel clients on the management side such as New Dominion Pictures, Buck Productions, and Kornhaber Brown. Some of his showrunner clients include Michael Mills (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Ray Dotch (Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath), Emi Macuaga (Seeking Sister Wives), Aaron Catling (Hyperdrive), Tammy Wood (Twisted Sister), Blake Davis (Ugly Delicious), and Hugh Peterson (Car Masters).
“The Cartel is thrilled to have an unscripted agent of Stewart’s caliber joining the team,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official -- after months of development and speculation, the D’Amelio family is tuning into Hulu for their long-anticipated reality series.
Hulu has ordered eight episodes of The D’Amelio Show, which will bow in 2021. The series will follow the family -- including parents Marc and Heidi and influencer sisters Dixie and Charli -- amid their explosive rise to fame, Deadline reports. Charli, of course, is the most-followed creator on TikTok, while older sister Dixie is pursuing a music career to substantial buzz amid recent collabs with Liam Payne and Wiz Khalifa.
For their parts, Marc is a former Republican Connecticut Senate candidate, and Heidi is a photographer and former model. All told, the family counts a combined social footprint of 250 million followers.
The D'Amelio Show is being produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation, the studio behind Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath and YouTube’s Paris Hilton documentary,...
Hulu has ordered eight episodes of The D’Amelio Show, which will bow in 2021. The series will follow the family -- including parents Marc and Heidi and influencer sisters Dixie and Charli -- amid their explosive rise to fame, Deadline reports. Charli, of course, is the most-followed creator on TikTok, while older sister Dixie is pursuing a music career to substantial buzz amid recent collabs with Liam Payne and Wiz Khalifa.
For their parts, Marc is a former Republican Connecticut Senate candidate, and Heidi is a photographer and former model. All told, the family counts a combined social footprint of 250 million followers.
The D'Amelio Show is being produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation, the studio behind Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath and YouTube’s Paris Hilton documentary,...
- 12/18/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Move over Kardashians… Charli D’Amelio, who has more than 100 million followers on TikTok, and her family have got their own reality show. Hulu has ordered The D’Amelio Show, an eight-part series that follows the family, which has a combined social media footprint of over 250M followers.
The series, which is set to debut in 2021, has been in the works for a while with the influencers revealing moves across the year. It will follow Charli, Dixie, dad Marc and mom Heidi as they navigate their sudden rise to fame.
It marks the highest-profile TV series featuring nascent TikTok stars and comes as others are moving into this space; Wheelhouse Entertainment recently struck a deal with TikTok-ers Hype House to develop The Hype Life.
Charli D’Amelio, a competitive dancer before her social media career took off, is widely considered the biggest TikTok star with dances over popular songs. She recently made her film debut,...
The series, which is set to debut in 2021, has been in the works for a while with the influencers revealing moves across the year. It will follow Charli, Dixie, dad Marc and mom Heidi as they navigate their sudden rise to fame.
It marks the highest-profile TV series featuring nascent TikTok stars and comes as others are moving into this space; Wheelhouse Entertainment recently struck a deal with TikTok-ers Hype House to develop The Hype Life.
Charli D’Amelio, a competitive dancer before her social media career took off, is widely considered the biggest TikTok star with dances over popular songs. She recently made her film debut,...
- 12/18/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is adding a ton of great titles over the next seven days. From Monday to Sunday, the streaming giant is unleashing some new Halloween-related originals for you to dig into as we approach October 31st, while it’s an usually busy weekend for the site, too, as Sunday marks November 1st, meaning a load of newly licensed movies and shows are being added to Netflix’s library.
Unfortunately, they aren’t bringing us anything fresh on Monday or Thursday, but the rest of the week is well-stocked. As you can see below, Tuesday the 27th delivers three new originals. The highlight of that day’s haul, though, has to be Blood of Zeus, the much-anticipated anime-style series that’s adapting classic Greek myths. Jason O’Mara, Jessica Henwick and Claudia Christian star.
For more, here’s the full list of what’s hitting the service this week:
Coming to Netflix...
Unfortunately, they aren’t bringing us anything fresh on Monday or Thursday, but the rest of the week is well-stocked. As you can see below, Tuesday the 27th delivers three new originals. The highlight of that day’s haul, though, has to be Blood of Zeus, the much-anticipated anime-style series that’s adapting classic Greek myths. Jason O’Mara, Jessica Henwick and Claudia Christian star.
For more, here’s the full list of what’s hitting the service this week:
Coming to Netflix...
- 10/25/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
The 72nd annual Primetime Emmy Awards are in the books and HBO topped all other platforms with 30 total wins. It’s Regina Kinda-led limited series “Watchmen” took home 11 statuettes, the most of any show nominated this year.
In a distant second to HBO was Netflix with 21 victories. Pop TV came in third place with 10 golden ladies, nine of which went to the final season of Dan Levy and Eugene Levy’s “Schitt’s Creek,” making that show the second-biggest winner of the night among programs.
Other networks/streaming services near the top of the winners list were Disney+ and NBC, which tied at No. 4 with 8 wins apiece. In fifth place was VH1 with six statuettes, followed by a tie for sixth between ABC and National Geographic, with both channels picking up five wins.
In the series race, behind winner “Watchmen” and runner-up “Schitt’s Creek” were Disney+’s live-action “Star Wars” series...
In a distant second to HBO was Netflix with 21 victories. Pop TV came in third place with 10 golden ladies, nine of which went to the final season of Dan Levy and Eugene Levy’s “Schitt’s Creek,” making that show the second-biggest winner of the night among programs.
Other networks/streaming services near the top of the winners list were Disney+ and NBC, which tied at No. 4 with 8 wins apiece. In fifth place was VH1 with six statuettes, followed by a tie for sixth between ABC and National Geographic, with both channels picking up five wins.
In the series race, behind winner “Watchmen” and runner-up “Schitt’s Creek” were Disney+’s live-action “Star Wars” series...
- 9/21/2020
- by Steve Pond and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The Primetime Emmys take place on September 20 and air live coast-to-coast on ABC. But the majority of awards are handed out at the five Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies that take place in the week leading up to TV’s biggest night. The Creative Arts trophies will be awarded at five events on: September 14 (reality and nonfiction; Sept. 15 (variety); Sept. 16; Sept. 17 and Sept. 19 (mix). The first four of these will stream live on Emmys.com while the last will air on Fxx.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced TV productions, film shoots and entertainment events to shut down all year to slow the spread of the easily transmitted disease, all of this year’s Emmy ceremonies will be held virtually. While Jimmy Kimmel emcees just one show — the Emmys next Sunday — Best Reality Host nominee Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”) has been tapped to preside over all five of the Creative Arts awards.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced TV productions, film shoots and entertainment events to shut down all year to slow the spread of the easily transmitted disease, all of this year’s Emmy ceremonies will be held virtually. While Jimmy Kimmel emcees just one show — the Emmys next Sunday — Best Reality Host nominee Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”) has been tapped to preside over all five of the Creative Arts awards.
- 9/20/2020
- by Paul Sheehan, Marcus James Dixon, Joyce Eng, Daniel Montgomery and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Kerry Washington is an Emmy winner at last! The actress known for her roles in “Scandal” and “Little Fires Everywhere” was honored during the Creative Arts Awards on Tuesday night, September 15, but it wasn’t in a category you might expect. Instead of a performance award, she took home Best Variety Special (Live) as a producer of “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times.'” Watch the online ceremony above.
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“Thank you for this amazing creative family. It’s such a brilliant team,” said Washington. And she’s not kidding. Other A-list stars are among the Emmy-winning producers of “Live in Front of a Studio Audience”: Will Ferrell, Jimmy Kimmel, Justin Theroux, celebrated TV director James Burrows, and of course Norman Lear, who at 98-years-old just broke his own record...
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“Thank you for this amazing creative family. It’s such a brilliant team,” said Washington. And she’s not kidding. Other A-list stars are among the Emmy-winning producers of “Live in Front of a Studio Audience”: Will Ferrell, Jimmy Kimmel, Justin Theroux, celebrated TV director James Burrows, and of course Norman Lear, who at 98-years-old just broke his own record...
- 9/16/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery and Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
The first of five nights of the Creative Arts Emmys began on Monday, with “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “Apollo 11” getting out to an early lead.
The first night of the awards focused on the artisans categories for reality and nonfiction programming. “Apollo 11” picked up three awards in total, including a win for best picture editing for a nonfiction program. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” won for both best casting for a reality program and best picture editing for a structured reality or competition program. The Netflix docuseries “Cheer” also picked up two awards for the night — best pictured editing for an unstructured reality program and best directing for a reality program.
Other early winners include “Queer Eye,” “The Cave,” “American Factor,” and “The Apollo.”
Comedian and “Nailed It” host Nicole Byer will host all five nights of the Creative Arts Emmys, for which she pre-taped all of her host segments...
The first night of the awards focused on the artisans categories for reality and nonfiction programming. “Apollo 11” picked up three awards in total, including a win for best picture editing for a nonfiction program. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” won for both best casting for a reality program and best picture editing for a structured reality or competition program. The Netflix docuseries “Cheer” also picked up two awards for the night — best pictured editing for an unstructured reality program and best directing for a reality program.
Other early winners include “Queer Eye,” “The Cave,” “American Factor,” and “The Apollo.”
Comedian and “Nailed It” host Nicole Byer will host all five nights of the Creative Arts Emmys, for which she pre-taped all of her host segments...
- 9/15/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The Television Academy held the first of its five Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies on Monday night, virtually handing out trophies in 17 reality and non-fiction categories.
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” took home the night’s top prize for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, with other awards going to CNN’s “Apollo 11” documentary, Netflix’s “Cheer” and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” See the complete list of winners below.
Hosted by “Nailed It’s” Nicole Byer, Monday’s ceremony was the first of four online Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies this week, followed by a fifth live broadcast on Fxx on Saturday.
Among the nominees in categories spanning casting, cinematography, editing, writing and more were long-running favorites like “Survivor” and “Top Chef,” as well as new series like Netflix’s quarantine-hit “Tiger King” and the HBO docuseries “McMillion$.”
Monday’s awards covered reality and non-fiction, with variety categories to follow on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will cover scripted,...
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” took home the night’s top prize for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, with other awards going to CNN’s “Apollo 11” documentary, Netflix’s “Cheer” and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” See the complete list of winners below.
Hosted by “Nailed It’s” Nicole Byer, Monday’s ceremony was the first of four online Creative Arts Emmys ceremonies this week, followed by a fifth live broadcast on Fxx on Saturday.
Among the nominees in categories spanning casting, cinematography, editing, writing and more were long-running favorites like “Survivor” and “Top Chef,” as well as new series like Netflix’s quarantine-hit “Tiger King” and the HBO docuseries “McMillion$.”
Monday’s awards covered reality and non-fiction, with variety categories to follow on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday will cover scripted,...
- 9/15/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Netflix’s “Queer Eye” won its third consecutive Emmy for outstanding structured reality show, and two different “Apollo” projects won big as the Emmy Awards kicked off on Monday night with the first of five nights of Creative Arts awards.
The Creative Arts Emmys, which is normally an in-person event at the Microsoft Theatre over two nights the weekend before the Primetime Emmy telecast, will instead take place Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, and again on Sept. 19, all hosted by Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”).
“There’s nothing normal about 2020, it’s wild,” Byer said. “If you don’t like me now, you’re not going to like me for the next four days, I’m sorry!”
Monday night’s special included presenters such as Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, Drew Scott, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Gina Carano, Rob Riggle, RuPaul and Jb Smoove. Kareem Abdul Jabbar noted that below-the-line jobs in Hollywood still have...
The Creative Arts Emmys, which is normally an in-person event at the Microsoft Theatre over two nights the weekend before the Primetime Emmy telecast, will instead take place Sept. 14 to Sept. 17, and again on Sept. 19, all hosted by Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”).
“There’s nothing normal about 2020, it’s wild,” Byer said. “If you don’t like me now, you’re not going to like me for the next four days, I’m sorry!”
Monday night’s special included presenters such as Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan, Drew Scott, Daryl Chill Mitchell, Gina Carano, Rob Riggle, RuPaul and Jb Smoove. Kareem Abdul Jabbar noted that below-the-line jobs in Hollywood still have...
- 9/15/2020
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kerry Washington doubled her Emmy nomination haul in one fell swoop last month, grabbing four bids to bring her career total to eight. She’s still awaiting her first win, and this may finally be the year if our predictions pan out.
The actress’ quadruple nominations are across three programs, and three of them are for her work as an executive producer: She’s up for Best Variety Special (Live) for “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times,'” Best TV Movie for “American Son,” Best Limited Series for “Little Fires Everywhere,” and Best Limited/TV Movie Actress for “Little Fires Everywhere.”
Washington is not expected to prevail for “American Son” (third in our odds) opposite favorite “Bad Education” or for either of her “Little Fires” bids against 26-time nominee “Watchmen” and star Regina King. Her best chance rests with Best Variety Special...
The actress’ quadruple nominations are across three programs, and three of them are for her work as an executive producer: She’s up for Best Variety Special (Live) for “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times,'” Best TV Movie for “American Son,” Best Limited Series for “Little Fires Everywhere,” and Best Limited/TV Movie Actress for “Little Fires Everywhere.”
Washington is not expected to prevail for “American Son” (third in our odds) opposite favorite “Bad Education” or for either of her “Little Fires” bids against 26-time nominee “Watchmen” and star Regina King. Her best chance rests with Best Variety Special...
- 8/28/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Between the much-savaged final season of “Game of Thrones,” the decimation of Marvel’s TV universe and the dozens of other shows either concluded or canceled, 2019 saw more than its fair share of TV casualties. Here are 117 shows that won’t live to see 2020.
“A Series of Unfortunate Events” (Netflix) Final episode January 1
“Friends from College” (Netflix) Final episode January 11
“Rel” (Fox) Final episode January 13
“Happy Together” (CBS) Final episode January 14
“Wayne” (YouTube Premium) Final episode January 16
“The Punisher” (Netflix) Final episode January 18
“Steven Universe” (Cartoon Network) Final episode January 21
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix) Final episode January 25
“Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television” (YouTube Premium) Final episode January 30
“Counterpart” (Starz) Final episode February 17
“Berlin Station” (Epix) Final episode February 17
“Lethal Weapon” (Fox) Final episode February 26
“The Gifted” (Fox) Final episode February 26
“Crashing” (HBO) Final episode March 10
“The Passage” (Fox) Final episode March 11
“Teachers” (TV Land) Final episode March 19
“Deadly Class...
“A Series of Unfortunate Events” (Netflix) Final episode January 1
“Friends from College” (Netflix) Final episode January 11
“Rel” (Fox) Final episode January 13
“Happy Together” (CBS) Final episode January 14
“Wayne” (YouTube Premium) Final episode January 16
“The Punisher” (Netflix) Final episode January 18
“Steven Universe” (Cartoon Network) Final episode January 21
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” (Netflix) Final episode January 25
“Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television” (YouTube Premium) Final episode January 30
“Counterpart” (Starz) Final episode February 17
“Berlin Station” (Epix) Final episode February 17
“Lethal Weapon” (Fox) Final episode February 26
“The Gifted” (Fox) Final episode February 26
“Crashing” (HBO) Final episode March 10
“The Passage” (Fox) Final episode March 11
“Teachers” (TV Land) Final episode March 19
“Deadly Class...
- 12/14/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
A+E Networks is switching up its nonfiction programming executive ranks at its cable channels A&e Network and History “in a move aimed to fortify the portfolio’s industry-leading nonfiction programming and development teams,” the company announced Wednesday.
As part of the swap, Amy Savitsky, who previously served as senior vice president of development and programming for A&e, will transition to the same role at sister channel History, and Dolores Gavin, who is currently senior executive of development and production for History, will shift over to A&e.
Per A+E, Savitsky will now report to Eli Lehrer, executive vice president and general manager of History and Gavin will report to Elaine Frontain Bryant, executive vice president and head of programming for A&e. Both execs will continue to be based in A+E Networks’ headquarters in New York City.
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As part of the swap, Amy Savitsky, who previously served as senior vice president of development and programming for A&e, will transition to the same role at sister channel History, and Dolores Gavin, who is currently senior executive of development and production for History, will shift over to A&e.
Per A+E, Savitsky will now report to Eli Lehrer, executive vice president and general manager of History and Gavin will report to Elaine Frontain Bryant, executive vice president and head of programming for A&e. Both execs will continue to be based in A+E Networks’ headquarters in New York City.
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- 11/20/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In today’s film news roundup, Fred Wolf is directing a romantic comedy in New York; Leah Remini, Chinoye Chukwu, Marielle Heller and Lulu Wang receive honors; and the topless bar documentary “Red Dog” finds a home.
‘Love 40’
Bluewater Lane Productions has brought on Fred Wolf to co-write and direct the romantic comedy “Love 40,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The story follows a 22-year-old statistics wiz trying to help a rising tennis star win the Us Open. The film stars newcomers Jasjit Williams and Katerina Tannenbaum along with Tommy Flanagan, Alena Savostikova, Chris Kattan, Colin Quinn, Steve Schirappa and Patrick Warburton.
Jason Shuman produces through his Jason Shuman Productions banner. Executive producers are Eduardo Cisneros and Jon Huddle along with Ceci Cleary, Ward Cleary and John Gilbert of Bluewater Lane Productions. Wolf is repped by UTA, Fourth Wall, and Morris Yorn Barnes.
Honors
The International Documentary Association has selected Leah Remini...
‘Love 40’
Bluewater Lane Productions has brought on Fred Wolf to co-write and direct the romantic comedy “Love 40,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The story follows a 22-year-old statistics wiz trying to help a rising tennis star win the Us Open. The film stars newcomers Jasjit Williams and Katerina Tannenbaum along with Tommy Flanagan, Alena Savostikova, Chris Kattan, Colin Quinn, Steve Schirappa and Patrick Warburton.
Jason Shuman produces through his Jason Shuman Productions banner. Executive producers are Eduardo Cisneros and Jon Huddle along with Ceci Cleary, Ward Cleary and John Gilbert of Bluewater Lane Productions. Wolf is repped by UTA, Fourth Wall, and Morris Yorn Barnes.
Honors
The International Documentary Association has selected Leah Remini...
- 11/20/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Leah Remini will be the first recipient of the new Truth to Power Award for her A&e documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” the International Documentary Association announced on Tuesday.
The award will be given to Remini at the 35th annual Ida Documentary Awards, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 on the Paramount Studios lot.
The Truth to Power Award, Ida executive director Simon Kilmurry said in a statement, was created “to honor those who show immense bravery in holding the powerful to account regardless of the consequences. We are thrilled to honor Leah Remini who, for the past three seasons in ‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,’ stood strong in the face of untold backlash, harassment and personal attacks as she exposed the truth behind Scientology.”
Also Read: Leah Remini's 'Scientology and the Aftermath' to End With 2-Hour Special After 3 Seasons at A&e
The Ida...
The award will be given to Remini at the 35th annual Ida Documentary Awards, which will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 on the Paramount Studios lot.
The Truth to Power Award, Ida executive director Simon Kilmurry said in a statement, was created “to honor those who show immense bravery in holding the powerful to account regardless of the consequences. We are thrilled to honor Leah Remini who, for the past three seasons in ‘Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,’ stood strong in the face of untold backlash, harassment and personal attacks as she exposed the truth behind Scientology.”
Also Read: Leah Remini's 'Scientology and the Aftermath' to End With 2-Hour Special After 3 Seasons at A&e
The Ida...
- 11/19/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Anthony Bourdain, whose death 15 months ago at age 61 stunned the world, has now been memorialized by Emmy voters for his work in the entertainment industry. As Gold Derby predicted, CNN’s “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” has just taken home the trophy for Best Informational Series at the 2019 Creative Arts, beating out co-nominees “Surviving R. Kelly,” “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” See the complete list of Creative Arts winners.
See 2019 Creative Arts Emmys live blog: Hot takes on who won on Saturday, Sept. 14, who upset, and what it all means [Updating Live Blog]
The late celebrity chef also won Best Writing for a Nonfiction Program during Saturday’s ceremony. Bourdain was no stranger to the Emmy Awards, previously winning five Primetime trophies for producing “Parts Unknown” (2013-16 and 2018), one for writing that informational series (2018), and an additional Daytime statuette for...
See 2019 Creative Arts Emmys live blog: Hot takes on who won on Saturday, Sept. 14, who upset, and what it all means [Updating Live Blog]
The late celebrity chef also won Best Writing for a Nonfiction Program during Saturday’s ceremony. Bourdain was no stranger to the Emmy Awards, previously winning five Primetime trophies for producing “Parts Unknown” (2013-16 and 2018), one for writing that informational series (2018), and an additional Daytime statuette for...
- 9/15/2019
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Leah Remini is not afraid.
Since leaving Scientology in 2013, the Emmy-winning actress and activist has dedicated her life to exposing and amplifying troubling accusations against the profoundly controversial organization, drawing the ire of the group and spawning dismissive statements, as well as a website dedicated to attempts to undermine her credibility.
And still, Remini persists, bringing her documentary series, A&e’s “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” to a close after three seasons; the show was Emmy nominated in each year of its run, and won for Outstanding Informational Series or Special in 2017. The series features former Scientologists telling their stories about their experiences within the community, as well as former high-ranking officials from the organization who explore the policies and structure of Scientology.
As the battle continues, why isn’t Remini afraid of an organization known to be notoriously litigious, particularly if it is capable of the horrible things...
Since leaving Scientology in 2013, the Emmy-winning actress and activist has dedicated her life to exposing and amplifying troubling accusations against the profoundly controversial organization, drawing the ire of the group and spawning dismissive statements, as well as a website dedicated to attempts to undermine her credibility.
And still, Remini persists, bringing her documentary series, A&e’s “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” to a close after three seasons; the show was Emmy nominated in each year of its run, and won for Outstanding Informational Series or Special in 2017. The series features former Scientologists telling their stories about their experiences within the community, as well as former high-ranking officials from the organization who explore the policies and structure of Scientology.
As the battle continues, why isn’t Remini afraid of an organization known to be notoriously litigious, particularly if it is capable of the horrible things...
- 8/26/2019
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
Leah Remini's groundbreaking, Emmy award-winning A&e series Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath is coming to an end. After three seasons of shining a light on the shocking and deeply disturbing alleged practices of the church, the show will wrap up with a two-hour special filmed in front of a live studio audience that includes former Church of Scientology members. The final episode is set to air on Monday, Aug. 26, ahead of which Remini sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the impact the show has made on her life.
"Most people, when they get out of an abusive relationship, hopefully start doing the work to heal. I just haven't been able to do that. It's opened up a can of worms for me," Remini, 49, explained. "I didn't know, as a parishioner, that these things were going on . . . you don't truly understand what's going on. You see me,...
"Most people, when they get out of an abusive relationship, hopefully start doing the work to heal. I just haven't been able to do that. It's opened up a can of worms for me," Remini, 49, explained. "I didn't know, as a parishioner, that these things were going on . . . you don't truly understand what's going on. You see me,...
- 8/17/2019
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
A former member of the Church of Scientology filed suit against the organization in Los Angeles County Superior Court earlier this week, citing alleged abuse, human trafficking, and forced labor within the organization. The suit is seeking general and compensatory damages, as well as recovery of unpaid wages, from the church, its leader David Miscavige, and 25 other unnamed correspondents.
Identified only as Jane Doe, the woman filing suit against the church says that she grew up inside the Church of Scientology and was appointed as a “steward” to Miscavige when...
Identified only as Jane Doe, the woman filing suit against the church says that she grew up inside the Church of Scientology and was appointed as a “steward” to Miscavige when...
- 6/21/2019
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
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