Tess joined TheWrap as the company’s first reporting fellow in 2024. Tess is from Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Southern California, graduating with degrees in theatre and journalism. She also served as the executive editor for Annenberg Media, closely overseeing coverage of campus protests amidst the Israel-Hamas War.
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DirecTV and Scripps End 5-Week Blackout With New Multi-Year Agreement
The companies will restore access for 54 local broadcast stations to satellite, streaming, and U-verse customers across 36 markets, effective immediately
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Millie Bobby Brown Says ‘Stranger Things’ Co-Stars Would Food-Shame Her on Set: ‘I Would Hide in a Corner’
“They would be all American and be like, ‘Millie, what the f–k are you eating?’” the “Enola Holmes” star recalls
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Artists Equity Launches Scripted TV Division Led by Griffin Zucosky
The SVP most recently served as director of development at Universal, overseeing production for Peacock’s “The ‘Burbs”
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‘Southern Charm’ Star Madison LeCroy Didn’t Know What Microseries Were Until Hosting Her Own | Exclusive
Peacock’s “Salon Confessionals” sees clients shock the cosmetologist with their stories broken into minute-long episodes
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Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign After Rape Allegation
The Maine Democrat accuses the political establishment of sabotaging his grassroots campaign in an 11-minute social media video
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Nexstar Urges Appeals Court to Narrow Nationwide TEGNA Merger Injunction
“This lawsuit is rooted in an outdated view of the media space and wastes precious taxpayer dollars to protect private equity-owned DIRECTV,” a Nexstar spokesperson says
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Jimmy Tatro in Talks for ‘Superman’ Spinoff ‘DC Crime’ at HBO Max
Skyler Gisondo will reprise his role as Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen in the DC Studios series, which has not yet been greenlit
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Karen Bass to Present ‘All American’ With Mayoral Proclamation at Final Season Premiere | Exclusive
The Warner Bros. TV and CW series has created over 15,000 local jobs since its 2018 debut
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Emmy Nominees React: Brett Goldstein Says ‘Get the F–k Out of Here’ After ‘Shrinking’ Nom
“It’s a very big deal to get nominated by your peers,” “The Pitt” supporting actress Katherine LaNasa says. “It’s very humbling”
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‘Sullivan’s Crossing’ Creator Steps Down as Showrunner for Season 5, CW Renewal Still Pending
Floyd Kane steps in as head writer for Roma Roth, who is staying on as an executive producer
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Kasie Hunt Presses Scott Jennings to Call Mitch McConnell Live on CNN After Claims He Spoke to Him Earlier That Day
“Could we get him on the phone now?” Hunt bluntly asks
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Reality Shows Are Tapping Into the Microseries Boom
As scripted has become saturated, industry players like NBCUniversal and Fox as well as microseries platforms like FlareFlow and aTwist are investing in reality
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Taylor Swift’s Wedding Is Not Coming to a Theater or Streaming Service Near You
Despite fevered speculation online, the megastar was not filming her Madison Square Garden nuptials for a documentary
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Danny McBride Disagrees With Ben Stiller and Thinks ‘Tropic Thunder’ Could Actually Get Made Today
“The Righteous Gemstones” actor argues that not just anyone could have gotten away with the controversial R-rated satire film, though
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Taye Diggs’ Microhouse Films Platform Launches With 7 Original Microseries | Exclusive
The vertical storytelling platform will feature content from BET producer La Jill Hunt and the Entin brothers, while allowing independent creators to self-distribute on the app
