The truth will come out. Peacock is releasing a docuseries on disgraced “Grey’s Anatomy” writer Elisabeth Finch, detailing the outlandish lies she told about her medical and personal history — including that she had cancer — all in an effort to get ahead in Hollywood. The streamer debuted a teaser trailer Tuesday about the three-part … Read more
It’s not going to be easy to be a fan for Friday’s Eagles-Packers game. The teams’ season-opening matchup from Sao Paolo’s NeoQuimica Arena comes with several factors that could hinder fans who want to follow the NFL’s first foray into South America. One stems from the fact that NBC’s coverage of the game outside of … Read more
They may not have won much on the field, but they sure won the back page. The 1990 Yankees, the franchise’s worst team in the past 100 years but a roster that sure kept things interesting, took centerstage Thursday with the release of the three-part docuseries “Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball” on NBC’s … Read more
Comcast is set to launch a streaming bundle combining its Peacock service with Netflix and Apple TV+, as the media and broadband company looks to retain subscribers in the face of stiff competition. The new bundle, StreamSaver, will be available to all its broadband, TV and mobile subscribers and at a “vastly reduced price to anything in the market today,” Comcast CEO Brian Roberts told … Read more
I’m going to guess that Peacock held off on its premiere of “Hapless” until “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended its storied run on HBO. That’s because “Hapless,” premiering April 10 on Peacock, is extremely similar in tone and context to “Curb,” with a few exceptions — and is even described as a “cringe comedy” a la … Read more
NBC’s gamble paid off in huge ways – and expect more streaming-only playoff games in the future. Despite some reservations from fans, the Chiefs’ 26-7 wild-card win Saturday over the Dolphins that streamed exclusively on NBC’s Peacock — aside from local markets – set the record for the most-streamed live event in United States history, … Read more
On this week’s edition, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo is the guest host, joining Andrew Marchand. Marchand and Russo go into full detail about Pat McAfee, Aaron Rodgers and Norby Williamson. They also dissect ESPN’s reaction to McAfee calling Williamson, one of the top executives at the company, a “rat.” Marchand and Russo look at the … Read more
She was strutting her stuff. Heidi Klum, the self-appointed “Queen of Halloween,” finally revealed her eagerly anticipated Halloween costume on Tuesday to be a peacock. The “America’s Got Talent” judge arrived at Marquee New York in a velvety blue jumpsuit that symbolized the bird’s neck and face. Klum’s face was also masterfully painted blue with … Read more
Bring on the glitz and hairspray. Legendary country superstar Dolly Parton will co-host Miley Cyrus’ live New Year’s Eve special on Dec. 31 in Miami, Fla. “‘Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party’ is about getting glamorous and dressing your best,” Cyrus said Tuesday in a promotional video posted to Instagram. “Well, we do that every day. … Read more
Colin Donnell plays a man living a double life in his new Peacock drama, “Irreverent.” “This character is pretty different from anything I’ve gotten to do before,” Donnell, 40 (“Arrow,” “Chicago Med,”) told The Post. “Aside from the parallels of him being from Chicago – and I played a TV doctor living in Chicago – it … Read more
There’s still more to know. Fans of TV nostalgia will be happy to know that NBC plans to re-launch its iconic public service campaign for education, “The More You Know,” as a limited series on the network’s streaming app Peacock, the Hollywood Reporter said on Monday. “My number one goal with this new format is, … Read more
The Queer As Folk reboot will be short-lived. Peacock has opted not to pick up a second season of the series created by Russell T. Davies and Stephen Dunn. Primetime-Panic Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series orders A reimagining of the British series created by Davies, the new iteration, which premiered June 9, explores … Read more