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“creativity summit” on Thursday. That event will feature an advance screening of the reunion for media buyers and press, so one insider described any prime-time viewing of the show in prime time by fans or general audiences as a “bonus.”Beyond the traditional linear opportunities for advertisers, NBCU is keen to promote Peacock, the ad-supported streaming service whose national debut is Wednesday.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe day after California Governor Gavin Newsom shut down a number of business sectors in the state, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed record new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in a day with 4,244 new cases and 2,103 people currently hospitalized.Of the 2,103 people currently hospitalized, 27% of these people are confirmed cases in the ICU and 19% are confirmed cases on ventilators. COVID-19 Daily Update:July 14, 2020Cases: 4,244 (140,307 total)Deaths: 73 (3,894 total)Current Hospitalizations: 2,103 pic.twitter.com/wIV6zaYbiv— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) July 14, 2020The county confirmed 73 new deaths of Covid-19.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVOn the fateful July 13, Naya Rivera’s family’s worst nightmare came true. After five agonizing days of a search operation at Lake Piru, the body of the former Glee actress was recovered.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorIn the wake of Netflix recently streaming Skydance’s Old Guard, that pic’s director Gina Prince-Bythewood is looking to direct The Woman King at TriStar for Oscar winner Viola Davis.The movie is set in The Kingdom of Dahomey, which was a powerful state of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Davis will play Nanisca, the general of an all-female military unit, who alongside her daughter Nawi, crusade against the French and regional tribes who violated their honor, enslaved their people and threatened to destroy everything they’re about.Cathy Schulman’s Welle Entertainment is producing with Davis and Julius Tennon of JuVee Productions and Maria Bello of Jack Blue Productions.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorA federal judge has ruled that the state of New Jersey can keep movie theaters closed at the same time religious services or other indoor gatherings are allowed to proceed.The closely watched case offered a close-up look at one effort by beleaguered theaters to open their doors again after months of shutdowns due to COVID-19.In a terse ruling (read it HERE), U.S. District Court Judge Brian R.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThere may be another “Dirty Dancing” movie in the works.Original star Jennifer Grey is collaborating with Lionsgate on an untitled dance movie in which she will star and executive produce.The studio refuses to comment on whether the project, set in the 1990s, will bring back Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman character. “Dirty Dancing” starred Patrick Swayze as Grey’s dance instructor and romantic interest, along with Jerry Orbach and Kelly Bishop as Grey’s parents.

Jurgen Klopp has once again warned Liverpool fans not to expect any big-name signings in the transfer window.

Ben Higgins and Jessica Clarke are pushing the pause button on their wedding.

Will Smith seemingly addressed his wife Jada's affair in a cryptic video posted online more than two years ago. The Hollywood actor's marriage was thrust into the spotlight recently amid rumours his longtime partner Jada Pinkett Smith, 48, had a fling with singer August Alsina, 27.

Ted Johnson Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital on Tuesday for the treatment of a possible infection, according to the Supreme Court.Ginsburg, 87, experienced fever and chills and was initially evaluated at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, the court said.“She underwent an endoscopic procedure at Johns Hopkins this afternoon to clean our a bile duct stent that was placed last August,” the court said.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe cause of Naya Rivera’s death is an accidental drowning, the Ventura County Medical Examiner’s Office has found.In the report released today, the Office confirmed the body found yesterday in Lake Piru near Los Angeles is that of the Glee actress. The identification was made by dental records.The report also indicates that there was no evidence of drugs or alcohol playing a role in the drowning, although toxicology tests will be conducted.

Queen Elizabeth lent her ear to members of the British Armed Forces on Tuesday.

Jill Goldsmith Co-Business EditorSirius XM Holdings has named Jonelle Procope, CEO of New York’s nonprofit Apollo Theater Foundation, as a new independent member of its Board of Directors.The foundation operates the iconic Apollo Theater and offers educational summer internship programs and school seminars. Procope, who began her career as a lawyer at Skadden, Arps, previously held legal and business affairs positions at Viacom International, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Blackground Records, an independent record label.She is on  the boards of New York Public Radio, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Gracie Mansion Conservancy and the 125th Street Business Improvement District.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-manager1091 has secured worldwide rights Inez & Doug & Kira, the directorial debut feature from Julia Kots. Starring Michael Chernus (Spiderman: Homecoming, Orange is the New Black), Tawny Cypress (Blacklist Redemption, Billions), and Talia Thiesfield (Succession, Kevin Can Wait), the film will be released across all digital platforms this fall.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency has announced April Perroni as its new Head of Business Affairs.“As our new Head of Business Affairs, April will work with agents across all divisions to provide our clients with the best service possible,” said A3 President Brian Cho. “With vast experience advising on a wide array of client deals across the entertainment industry, April brings with her the experience necessary to continue the agency’s growth.”Prior to A3, Perroni served as Senior Vice President and Head of Talent & Literary Business Affairs at Paradigm.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterSister, the production co-founded by Elisabeth Murdoch, Stacey Snider and Jane Featherstone, has optioned Jennifer Weiner’s New York Times bestseller Mrs. Everything and will adapt the book for TV.Here’s the logline: growing up in 1950s Detroit, Jo and Bethie Kaufman are sisters who, as their lives unfold against the backdrop of Vietnam, the civil rights movement, and women’s liberation, find themselves struggling to honor their unique truths versus pleasing the world.Weiner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Do You Love and In Her Shoes; her books have sold more than 11 million copies and been printed in 36 countries.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorWhat started as another dip in the TV nostalgia pool has ended up making waves for NBC as most of its independently owned affiliates are pledging not to air Thursday night’s 30 Rock reunion.The prime-time reunion, created by and starring the team behind the original NBC comedy mainstay, is scheduled to air Thursday night at 8PM ET/PT. It will be in major U.S.

No one championed the move to reopen Florida more than its governor Ron DeSantis. For weeks, DeSantis spoke about the Coronavirus pandemic and painted a picture that simply wasn’t accurate.