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Lionsgate Promotes Scott Herbst to President of Television Group
Scott Herbst has been promoted to president of Lionsgate Television Group, overseeing all creative operations for the studio. Herbst has been with the company since 2018, most recently serving as executive VP of TV and head of development. Under…
Television Academy Launches PA Training Program for Los Angeles-Area Teens
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The Television Academy is investing in the next generation of Hollywood's below-the-line talent — with some help from Best Buy. That's because the Television Academy Foundation announced its…
Inside the £6million Essex mansion owned by TV chef Jamie Oliver and wife Jools
Everything buyers and renters need to know about the London property market, plus neighbourhood guides and interiors inspiration. I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Jamie…
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Harry Potter TV series casts actors for Mr and Mrs Potter plus Charlie Weasley
The upcoming Harry Potter TV series by HBO Max has announced the actors who will portray Harry Potter's parents, while Charlie Weasley is also set to make his on-screen debut in the first season. Jasper Talbot has been cast as Harry's father James…
Mitchell Lawrie, 15, eyes £501,000 live TV win over Luke Littler
At just 15 years old, Mitchell Lawrie has his sights on a £501,000 bullseye should he beat world darts champion Luke Littler in a potentially life-changing live appearance on national television. The Renfrew teenager is one of 24 amateur…
Miranda Hart fans demand for television 'revival' as Traitors popularity soars
Miranda Hart fans are demanding that the comedian appears more on television and potentially revives her former series after her popularity on Celebrity Traitors soared. Miranda originally aired on BBC Two from 9 November 2009, and later on BBC…
TV tonight: incredible photos of the 'Black Is Beautiful' movement
“Every photo in this film was taken by Kwame Brathwaite or is of Kwame Brathwaite,” starts this brilliant documentary. And what photos! Over seven decades, the Harlem photographer captured shots that helped define the Black Is…
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TRAI proposes new rules for FAST apps, smart TVs and channel distribution
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a formal authorisation framework for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platforms, proposing that services distributing linear television channels over the internet be…
Apple TV 4K (2026) vs. Apple TV 4K (2022): Is It Time to Upgrade?
The new Apple TV 4K comes in a single 128GB configuration for $299. That's a steep ask for a media streamer, and the gap between the two models has grown over time. The third-generation Apple TV 4K launched in 2022 at $129 for a 64GB model or $149…
Best VPN for Indonesia in 2026: Blocked Sites and Local TV
Reddit became available in Indonesia again in July 2026, more than a decade after the government blocked it. Reversals like that are rare. Komdigi, the ministry in charge of the country's internet filter, still blocks adult sites, gambling sites…
Harry Potter TV series casts Lily Potter, James Potter and Charlie Weasley
Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for exclusive competitions, offers and theatre ticket deals I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Harry Potter's parents have been cast in…
Katherine Ryan explains what she told Victoria Beckham about 'offensive' TV joke
Katherine Ryan has said Victoria Beckham contacted her following the comedian's controversial comments about her on TV to say he was offended. Comedian Katherine, 43, said she replied to the Spice Girl after her 'stupid joke' on Have I Got News For…
Hearst Television VP, Sales Gerry McGavick Sets Retirement
NEW YORK — Hearst Television vice president, sales Gerry McGavick will retire from the station group at year-end, the company said, capping off a 40-year advertising and broadcasting career. McGavrick had led revenue-generation efforts…
Liz Truss schooled on live TV as she denies blame for mini-Budget catastrophe
Liz Truss was brutally schooled on economics on live TV as she tried to pass the blame for her mini-Budget catastrophe. The flash-in-a-pan Prime Minister, who unleashed economic chaos four years ago, insisted she accepted 'not very much'…
South International Series Festival: 'American Hostage,' Ronan Bennett, Great European Series and Andalusia's TV Build
Opening on Oct. 30 with “ American Hostage,” honoring “Toy Boy” showrunner Ronan Bennett and “Money Heist” star Alvaro Morte, the fourth edition of South International Series Festival weighs in with a…
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