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Disney Wanted to Turn Down the Heat. Now It Needs Jimmy Kimmel to Put Out a Fire
The late-night host’s return can’t possibly satisfy everyone, but it underscores the limits of Trump’s power and the FCC’s threats, at least for now
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Hallmark and Netflix Ink Multi-Year Licensing Deal to Stream ‘The Way Home,’ Christmas Movies
“An Unexpected Valentine,” “Sisterhood, Inc.” “The Royal We” and “Hats Off to Love” will also head to the streamer
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YouTube, Disney, Netflix Hold Steady as Top 3 Most-Watched for August, Nielsen Says
The companies accounted for 13.1%, 9.7% and 8.7% of TV viewing for the month, respectively
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Jon Stewart Urges Trump’s Defenders to Join the Rest of America and ‘Fight Like Hell’ for Our Constitution | Video
The “Daily Show” host celebrates the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel by pointing out just how much power Disney has — and how many “authoritarian power grabs” the president is trying to make
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‘Brilliant Minds’ Boss Breaks Down Season 2 Premiere Twist, Wolf’s ‘Propulsive’ Mental Health Crisis
Michael Grassi also tells TheWrap Oliver and Josh’s relationship is about to get “way more complicated” and teases what that new resident has in store
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Kamala Harris Calls Trump a Tyrant Who Uses the Federal Government to ‘Take Out Vengeance on His Critics’ | Video
“I always believed that if push came to shove, those titans of industry would be guardrails for our democracy … and one by one by one, they have been silent,” the former VP tells Rachel Maddow on MSNBC
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Jimmy Kimmel Should Come Back With Weekly Trump Voters as Guests, Clay Travis Pitches | Video
“I would say this is the right decision, because I don’t like the idea of deciding based on one comment that we’re not going to have somebody on the air anymore,” the radio host tells Will Cain on Fox News
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‘Brilliant Minds’ Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Air?
Jane Krakowski, Porsha Williams, Molly Bernard, Connor Tomlinson and Laura Vandervoort guest star on the NBC medical drama series
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Stephen Colbert Can’t Hide His Elation at Jimmy Kimmel’s Return: ‘Once More I Am the Only Martyr in Late Night!’ | Video
“This martyrdom ain’t big enough for the both of us!” the “Late Show” host says
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‘Catfish: The TV Show’ Canceled After 9 Seasons, Producers Shopping Series Elsewhere
MTV will still air episodes from the “Catfish” library post-cancellation
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Sinclair Will Not Air ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Upon ABC Return Tuesday
The broadcaster, which has demanded an apology and Turning Point USA donation from the late-night host, will replace the time slot with local news programming
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‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Matriarchs Unpack Potential Spinoff, Pitch Paris Flashback for Upcoming Movie
Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard break down how their characters could realistically shoot in Paris for the film finale
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Inside Disney’s Kimmel Decision: Guided by ‘The Right Thing to Do,’ Host’s On-Air Plan Unknown
The late night host met with Bob Iger and Dana Walden through the weekend, and came to a group agreement on Monday
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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Sets Tuesday Return After ABC Suspension
“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy,” a network spokesperson says
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A&E Global Media Taps Brian Weiss as Global Content Sales Strategy and Business Development EVP
The former Tegna executive has over 20 years of experience across broadcast, streaming and digital media