USA and Syfy Chief Chris McCumber Exits NBCUniversal as Frances Berwick Sets...
Veteran cable executive Chris McCumber is leaving NBCUniversal. The exec, who announced his departure in a memo to staff in Wednesday, played a key role in USA Network’s success during the aughts “blue...
View ArticleSyfy ‘Chucky’ Series Adds Jennifer Tilly, Devon Sawa, Four Others to Cast
Jennifer Tilly, the blonde bride to iconic creepy redhead “Chucky,” is set to reprise her role in the Syfy and USA Network series based on the central figure of the “Child’s Play” film franchise. Tilly...
View ArticleDespite Falling Ratings, Pro Wrestling Is in a Rights Boom
Note: This analysis is based upon data taken from Variety Intelligence Platform’s “Sports’ New TV Formula” special report, available exclusively for subscribers. TV ratings for pro wrestling are a far...
View Article‘Queen of the South’ to End With Season 5 at USA Network
“Queen of the South” will end after Season 5 at USA Network. The drama series was originally renewed for a fifth season in August 2019. Filming commenced on it last year but was shut down upon the...
View ArticleWWE Renews NXT Deal With USA Network, Moves Show to Tuesday Nights
WWE and NBCUniversal have signed a new multi-year deal that will keep NXT on USA Network. In addition, NXT will be moving from Wednesday to Tuesday nights beginning April 13. Speaking with Variety, WWE...
View Article‘Below Deck’ and Kandi Burruss Spinoffs, ‘Southern Charm’-‘Summer House’...
Before NBC Universal’s upfront presentation on Monday to advertisers, the company announced dozens of new shows for Bravo, E!, USA Network, Oxygen and SYFY. In the press release, 33 new unscripted...
View Article‘The Sinner’ to End With Season 4 at USA Network
“The Sinner” will end with Season 4 at USA Network. The drama series has aired on the cable network since 2017, with Season 4 having debuted on Oct. 13. The season finale, which will now serve as the...
View Article‘Chucky’ Renewed for Season 2 at USA Network, Syfy
“Chucky” has been renewed for Season 2 at USA Network and Syfy. The series, based on the “Child’s Play” horror film franchise, will air its season finale on Nov. 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, with the full...
View Article‘The Courtship’ Moves From NBC to USA Network
Reality dating series “The Courtship” has pulled from NBC’s lineup following poor initial ratings and will move to USA Network where it will air behind the new season of “Temptation Island,” Variety...
View ArticleDale Earnhardt Jr. to Executive Produce USA’s ‘Race for the Championship,’...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is stepping out of the driver’s seat and behind the camera for USA Network’s unscripted series “Race for the Championship.” The athlete will executive produce the series, premiering...
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