‘CSI’ Vet Carol Mendelsohn Signs First-Look Broadcast Deal With Fox

Ramona Singer is out of The Real Housewives of New York City and Andy Cohen talked about the reality star not being part of the “Legacy” spinoff in the works.

The success of Hocus Pocus 2 as the most watched Disney+ movie of all-time with a first weekend of 2.7 billion views viewed spurred many to question whether the sequel to the near 30 year old movie should have gone theatrical, especially during a dry spell at the fall box office when theaters were desperate for it.

Auntie Kenny! Although Kendall Jenner has yet to have children of her own, the model is surrounded by kids in the form of nieces and nephews.

A pod success! After an effortless connection on Love Is Blind season 1, Lauren Speed-Hamilton and Cameron Hamilton continue to prove that love truly is blind.

 

“I’m never wrong about this stuff, never,” said a dismissive and scoffing Larry David earlier this year in that now infamous Super Bowl ad for investing in cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Connie Stevens has been selected to receive the Ralph Morgan award, SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local’s highest honor.

As the January 6 Committee continues to interview people before it wraps its investigation at the end of the year, one person whose testimony it has long sought says he will not cooperate.

Republicans were projected to gain control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, returning them to the majority after four years by an ever-so-slim margin.

UPDATED, 4:15 PM: Rep. Karen Bass has defeated developer Rick Caruso in the race for Los Angeles Mayor, becoming the first woman to lead the city. With 70% of the vote tallied, the latest update from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County shows Bass with an insurmountable lead of more than 46,500 votes over Caruso.

Prolific horror producers Jason Blum and James Wan are in advanced talks to merge their respective production companies Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, Deadline can confirm.

Candace Cameron Bure is a very angry elf right now…

Joseph Quinn cannot stop getting menaced by faceless terrors from beyond, as the “Stranger Things” star will star alongside Lupita Nyong’o in “A Quiet Place: Day One,” TheWrap can confirm.The new film is a prequel/spin-off of the Paramount sci-fi franchise, originated by writer/director/star John Krasinski in the 2018 original and 2021’s sequel. (Krasinski came up with the idea for the spin-off.) “Pig” director Michael Sarnoski will join this, the latest chapter of the “Quiet Place” saga.

There is no clear evidence that a 'loving' 15 year old boy who was tragically found dead by his mum intended to end his own life, a coroner has ruled. Harley Whittle was found dead in a woodland area close to his home in Bury after failing to return from seeing friends who lived nearby earlier in the day.

A fraudulent conman has been sentenced to six months behind bars after he tricked an Alzheimer 's patient into believing he would do building work on his property before charging him £12,000. Martin Paul Jacks of Greystoke Drive, Bilborough, Nottingham was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court on November 11 after he pleaded guilty to the crimes committed between 2014 and 2017.

An Aberdeen XI were successful in their travels across the Atlantic Ocean as they faced Atlanta United in a friendly game on Wednesday afternoon - with on-loan Liverpool starlet Leighton Clarkson scoring a superb winner.

Matt Hancock's girlfriend Gina Coladangelo has touched down in Brisbane airport to show her support for her partner who is currently appearing on ITV show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Ange Postecoglou insists he isn’t thinking about ending his Celtic adventure – because he’s only just getting started.

A woman who believed that her rapid weight loss was due to stress was devastated after doctors revealed she was suffering from cancer.

Boy George has spoken of his criminal past on tonight's episode of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here after he was asked about his time in prison by one of the campmates.

Postal workers have accused Royal Mail bosses of "gross mismanagement", as talks aimed at resolving a national dispute continue and strikes in the Christmas build-up look set to go ahead.

Ange Postecoglou has opened up on his behind the scenes relationship with Celtic super fan Sir Rod Stewart after the rocker admitted to sending the boss boxes of wine.

Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster are in advanced talks to merge, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation.After joining together the two iconic brands, Atomic Monster would have a first look deal with Universal Pictures. Blumhouse is currently under a first look with Universal as well.Post close, the parties expect that Atomic Monster and Blumhouse will continue to operate as separate labels, with each maintaining its own creative autonomy and brand identity.

I'M A Celeb fans all said the same thing after Mike Tindall stripped down to his speedos. At the beginning of tonight's instalment of the ITV show, the rugby ace, 44, took a dip in the pool with Lioness Jill Scott.

KATIE Price has expressed her disappointed after Ant and Dec made a joke about PTSD on I’m A Celebrity. The duo said they were suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder when they heard their track Let's Get Ready to Rumble.

FERNE McCann stepped out today for the first time after issuing a grovelling apology to acid attack victim Sophie Hall for calling her ugly. The ITV star, 32, could be seen grinning as she chatted to her pal, self-care expert Michelle Ashby. Keeping a low profile, Ferne wore her cap pulled over her face and dressed down in leggings and a hooded top.

I'M A Celebrity's Chris Moyles furiously shouted at Ant and Dec as he struggled during tonight's trial - which left fans horrified. The 48-year-old took on the Boiling Point Bushtucker Trial this evening.

GEMMA Collins has revealed a new secret diet behind her weight loss. The 42-year-old admitted she worries about her health and is “hoping” the latest diet works for her after struggling with her weight for years. The Reality TV star has been looking in great shape lately and she's now lifting the lid on her weight-loss secrets.

Carol Mendelsohn, the former showrunner of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, has signed a deal with Fox and is once again attempting a series adaptation of Thomas Perry’s The Bomb Maker.

“CSI” showrunner and executive producer Carol Mendelsohn and producing partner Julie Weitz have struck a multi-year first-look broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment, president of entertainment Michael Thorn announced at MIPCOM Cannes. The duo’s previous deal with Universal Television is now over.Under the terms, Mendelsohn and Weitz will develop scripted dramas for the Fox.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Chris Jericho has signed a contract extension with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) that will keep him with the company through December 2025, Variety has learned exclusively. In addition, Jericho will take on increased responsibilities behind the scenes AEW and will now serve as a producer and creative advisor in addition to continuing as a mentor to young talent. “Chris Jericho long ago cemented his legacy as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, and we’re fortunate to have his skills, charisma, knowledge and insights in AEW for years to come,” Tony Khan, CEO, GM and head of creative of AEW, said in a statement. “Chris has discovered a fountain of youth this year, and he’s having some of the very best matches of his legendary career against some of the top names in wrestling. In expanding his responsibilities, he’ll continue to serve as a valuable leader with our roster having the opportunity to utilize one of most creative minds in the history of wrestling.”

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor CANNES – The newly constituted senior entertainment team at Fox Corp. came to Mipcom this year with checkbooks in hand. The trio of executives who offered the keynote address Monday evening at the international content conference were blunt in telling the crowd that they came to make some new friends around the world and strike some deals. The company is bucking the trend in media toward direct-to-consumer subscription platforms. Fox is putting its resources into content and IP that can travel around the world and be adaptable in many forms. “While others are trying to hide their content behind paywalls, we are doing the opposite,” said Rob Wade, who was promoted this month to CEO of Fox Entertainment (“I’m 10 days in to the job,” he noted with a smile on stage). “We see the potential of working with (outside) networks, producers and distributors to be able to get our content out there further.”

New Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade has talked up the potential for TMZ to become a “huge entertainment studio,” setting out his stall at Mipcom Cannes for the first time since he replaced Charlie Collier.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Fox has given out an early Season 2 renewal to the Jon Hamm-led animated comedy “Grimsburg” before the show has even premiered. The announcement was made by Michael Thorn, president of entertainment for Fox Entertainment, during a MIPCOM panel moderated by Variety‘s co-editor-in-chief, Cynthia Littleton. “’Grimsburg’ is yet another clear example of our strong commitment to, and intense focus on, upholding the high bar of standards any show must exceed in order to reside under the Animation Domination banner,” Thorn said. “Of course, having Jon Hamm’s talent and star power front and center is a great place to start. Equally important, everything we’re seeing with ‘Grimsburg’ – from the very first scripts and show bible to animatics and preliminary cuts – makes us believe we have a winner on our hands that beautifully complements our animation brand.”

Community alum Joel McHale has been tapped for the lead of Fox’s straight-to-series workplace comedy, Animal Control. McHale also will executive produce the single-camera show, Fox Entertainment’s first wholly owned live-action comedy.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Peacock has shared a first look at Joe Pesci in Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical comedy series “Bupkis.” It was first reported that Pesci would be joining the series in August. He stars alongside Davidson as well as Edie Falco. The half-hour show is described as “a heightened, fictionalized version of Pete Davidson’s real life.” Pesci stars as Davidson’s grandfather, while Falco will play his mother. It was ordered to series at Peacock in April and is currently in production. “Bupkis” marks just the second regular television role of Pesci’s career. Prior to this, he starred in the short-lived NBC series “Half Nelson” in 1985. Pesci is best known for his film career, in particular his collaborations with Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. The trio have worked together on seminal films like “Raging Bull,” “Goodfellas,” “Casino,” and “The Irishman.” Pesci won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for his work in “Goodfellas” and was nominated in the same category for both “Raging Bull” and “The Irishman.” Pesci is also known for his roles in films like “My Cousin Vinny,” the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, the first two “Home Alone” films and “JFK.”