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There’s a reason, beyond its catchy title, that “Dead Still” has quickly gained a foothold in the crowded TV universe. The Acorn TV series, starring Michael Smiley as a “post-mortem photographer” in 19th century Dublin, plays as a darkly comic (with touches of slapstick) crime thriller that offers a fascinating look into a weird Victorian-era …

The coronavirus pandemic has scuttled another major movie release — and proved a boon for AppleTV+. “Greyhound,” a World War II drama written by and starring Tom Hanks, will now premiere in 100 countries on the six-month-old streaming service and skip a traditional wide release, Deadline reports. Apple has not announced a new release date. …

Ken Osmond, best known for his role at the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the television comedy “Leave It to Beaver,” died on Monday morning. He was 76. Sources tell Variety Osmond died at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family members. The cause of death is unknown. Henry Lane, Osmond’s former partner at the Los …

TNT’s new “Snowpiercer” show, based on the hit Bong Joon Ho movie, held a digital premiere this week that featured a performance by singer Lena Hall. Following a screening of the show, celebrities like Anthony Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Zoey Deutch, Elijah Wood, Tituss Burgess and other digital guests were able to go to different “train …

A star on VH1’s “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” allegedly scammed the federal government’s coronavirus loan program out of more than $2 million — and blew much of the cash on jewelry and child support payments, authorities said Wednesday. Maurice “Mo” Fayne — who appeared in the reality-TV show’s eighth season — made his first …

As sports slowly return to action during the coronavirus pandemic, some aspects of networks’ presentation will look the same, while others could see a fundamental shift. A historic show like ESPN’s “College GameDay” in the fall already is being forced to consider whether it will have the atmosphere of students and fans, who have fueled …

TruTV’s flagship series “Impractical Jokers” is getting a remotely filmed offshoot, “Impractical Jokers: Dinner Party,” amid the coronavirus-related Hollywood production shutdown. The new, six-episode, half-hour series is set to premiere on May 21. Starring Joe Gatto, James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, and Sal Vulcano, collectively known as the comedy troupe The Tenderloins, the show …

HOLLY WILLOUGHBY, 39, is a television presenter who currently hosts ITV’s This Morning. How much money has she earned during her career? Holly Willoughby is an English television presenter who kicked off her media career 20 years ago. Since then, she has become well known for fronting ITV shows including This Morning with Phillip Schofield, Dancing …

Lights. Camera. Kiss up to the editors? After a season filled with humiliating montages on “Vanderpump Rules,” Scheana Shay finally has an explanation for what happened in the cutting room. Bri Dellinger, an editor on the hit Bravo show, appeared on episodes one and eight of the “Twisted Plot Podcast” with Evelyn Marley and revealed …

With much of the TV biz on COVID-19 lockdown and the fate of many “bubble” series still TBD, Fox forged ahead with its 2020 Fall TV schedule announcement on Monday. As expected, the network’s lineup largely consists of sports franchises, reality series, animated tentpoles and postponed scripted fare. Meanwhile, the official fate of a number …