Thursday, August 15, 2024
Comedy Central Acquires Family Guy; Hallmark to Launch Hallmark+ Streaming Service
Comedy Central announced that it has licensed the rights to library episodes of the Emmy(R) Award-Winning animated series, Family Guy, which will air for the first time ever within the Paramount family of brands. The iconic series is set to launch with an all-day marathon on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, and will join the primetime lineup starting on Tuesday, September 3, solidifying its position as a cornerstone of the brand's programming. The licensing agreement with Disney Entertainment for the series was negotiated on behalf of Paramount Global by Barbara Zaneri, Chief Programming Acquisitions Officer. The series will continue to air on FX, FXX, Freeform, and of course stream on Hulu.
New streaming service and membership program Hallmark+ delivers the very best of Hallmark all in one place launching Tuesday, September 10. Premiering day and date with the service are the highly anticipated original series The Chicken Sisters based on the New York Times bestseller and Reese's Book Club selection of the same name by KJ Dell'Antonia, and the new, unscripted series Celebrations with Lacey Chabert, hosted by the perennial Hallmark fan-favorite as she helps shine a light on unsung heroes making a positive impact in their communities.
Hallmark+ members will be able to enjoy additional premieres all month long, with three new installments of popular franchise The Jane Mysteries starring Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House) and Stephen Huszar (Navigating Christmas). The Love on the Danube movie trilogy takes viewers on a breathtaking river cruise stopping in picturesque European ports. Hallmark fan-favorites including Nazneen Contractor (Charmed), Wes Brown (Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up), Jessica Sipos (Betty’s Bad Luck in Love), Dan Jeannotte (Sense and Sensibility), Sarah Power (Good Witch), Brendan Penny (Chesapeake Shores) and Catherine Disher (Good Witch) star as cruise passengers who are ready for adventure and romance. And finally, Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts Hallmark VIP Movie Pass, as she gets the inside scoop from stars of fan-favorite movies through the years, exclusively for Hallmark+.
Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows
Thursday, September 19
Young Sheldon - "Funeral" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father, George Cooper Sr.
Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 16)
Thursday, September 19
- Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This/The Good Place) - Catch Kristen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Peter is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
- Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
- James Adomian (Duncanville) and Lake Bell (Bless This Mess/How to Make It in America/Childrens Hospital) - James and Lake are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
- Heather Dubrow (Stark Raving Mad/Jenny/Life with Roger) and Dan Bucatinsky (Marry Me/Web Therapy/The Comeback)- Heather and Dan are guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
- Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
- George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - E! News has an interview with George at 11pm on E!.
- Cristin Milioti (The Resort/Made for Love/A to Z/How I Met Your Mother) - NBC's Today catches up with Cristin in the 9am hour.
- Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris) - Lucien is telling Drew all about the thrilling end of the new season of Emily in Paris on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Bruno Gouery and Samuel Arnold (Emily in Paris) - Bruno and Samuel talk about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
- Sebastian Maniscalco (Bookie) - Sebastian will be on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
- Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - Jodie talks about Hallmark's The Jane Mysteries on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
New on DVD and Blu-ray
04/03 - Too Close for Comfort - The Complete Series (VEI)
04/08 - Check It Out! - The Complete Series (VEI)
05/21 - Frasier (2023) - Season One
06/11 - The Jeffersons - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
06/11 - Welcome Back, Kotter - The Complete Series (2024 Release)
07/05 - Letterkenny - Season 12 (Final Season)
07/30 - Ted Lasso - The Richmond Way (The Complete Series) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/10 - Rick and Morty - The Complete Seasons 1-7
09/10 - Ted - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
09/17 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
09/17 - Top Cat - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
10/22 - Veep - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
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