Starz has introduced that “Amadeus,” its new adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play of the identical title (which additionally impressed the Oscar-winning movie), will premiere on Could 8.
New episodes will probably be obtainable to stream within the U.S. each Friday on the Starz app, in addition to on all Starz streaming and on-demand platforms. On the linear Starz channel, “Amadeus” premieres on Friday, Could 8 at 8 p.m. ET, which subsequent episodes airing Fridays at 9 p.m. ET.
The logline reads, “When twenty-five-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, not a baby prodigy and craving inventive freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future spouse, Constanze Weber, and devoutly non secular courtroom composer, Antonio Salieri. As Amadeus’ brilliance continues to flourish despite his private demons, a questionable repute and scepticism from the conservative courtroom, Salieri turns into more and more laid low with this obvious divine reward. Amadeus is a risk to all that he holds expensive in life: his expertise, his repute, even his religion in God. Salieri vows to carry him down. What begins as skilled rivalry turns right into a deeply private obsession spanning 30 years, culminating in a homicide confession and a determined try and entwine himself with Mozart’s legacy without end.”
Alongside Will Sharpe as Mozart and Paul Bettany as Salieri, “Amadeus” stars Gabrielle Creevy as Constanze Weber, Rory Kinnear as Emperor Joseph and Jonathan Aris as Leopold Mozart. The solid additionally contains Lucy Cohu, Ényì Okoronkwo, Jessica Alexander, Hugh Sachs, Paul Bazely, Rupert Vansittart, Anastasia Martin, Nancy Farino, Olivia-Mai Barrett, Viola Prettejohn and Jyuddah Jaymes.
“Amadeus” is produced by Two Cities Tv (a part of STV Studios) in affiliation with Sky Studios. The collection is government produced by John Griffin and Rupert Lord. Megan Spanjian and Paul Gilbert function government producers for Sky, and Michael Jackson and Stephen Wright function government producers for Two Cities Tv. “Amadeus” is written by Joe Barton. Julian Farino and Alice Seabright function administrators. Barton, Sharpe, Bettany and Farino additionally function government producers. Seabright serves as co-executive producer. NBCUniversal World TV Distribution oversees worldwide gross sales of the collection on behalf of Sky.
PROGRAMMING
Peacock and WWE are teaming up for a brand new unique documentary, “The Heartbreak Child: Changing into Shawn Michaels,” premiering April 13.
The movie chronicles the life and profession of Shawn Michaels, one in all WWE’s most influential performers, tracing his rise, private struggles and eventual comeback. The documentary guarantees an “unfiltered” take a look at Michaels’ journey, positioning it as one of many extra intimate portraits of a wrestling determine in recent times.
Alongside archival footage and behind-the-scenes entry, the challenge options interviews with a number of high-profile WWE figures, together with Paul Levesque, The Undertaker, Kevin Nash and Bret Hart. Present WWE expertise, together with Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans, additionally seem, alongside a number of stars from WWE’s developmental model, NXT — the place Michaels now performs a key management position.
The documentary highlights Michaels’ transition from in-ring performer to his work shaping the subsequent era of expertise, providing perception into his affect behind the scenes. It additionally frames his story as one in all redemption, revisiting the controversies and challenges that outlined elements of his profession.
Directed by Matt Braine, the challenge is government produced by Levesque, Lee Becoming and Ben Houser.
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David Brancaccio will transition to a brand new position as a particular correspondent for “Market” by American Public Media following the top of his tenure because the host of “Market Morning Report” on April 10. Within the new position, Brancaccio will cowl “future results and financial choices made now that form our long run futures,” per an official assertion.
Brancaccio’s tenure at “Market” started in 1989. Previous to getting into his new position, Brancaccio had hosted the morning report since 2013.
“We’re so appreciative of the work David has achieved over the previous 13 years to grow to be such an vital a part of our listeners’ mornings,” mentioned Neal Scarbrough, vp and normal supervisor of market, in an announcement. “However we’re much more enthusiastic about how David will assist our audiences perceive the methods a brighter financial future for all is feasible so long as we don’t repeat the financial errors of the previous.”
The week of April 6 will probably be Brancaccio’s last because the “Market Morning Report” host. Common fill-in hosts will embrace “Market” correspondents Sabri Ben-Achour and Amy Scott forward of the announcement of a everlasting host within the coming weeks.
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Sketch comedy tv present “Studio C” returns for its Season 22 premiere, streaming without spending a dime on the BYUtv app and BYUtv.org on April 6, earlier than airing on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. PT on the BYUtv channel.
Rainn Wilson (“The Workplace”) is about to make a particular visitor look within the Season 22 opener. Previous “Studio C” visitor stars embrace Terry Crews, Jack McBrayer, Kenan Thompson, Jon Heder, Will Forte, Josh Peck, Steven He and Pierson Wodzynski.
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Vice TV will premiere Vice Studios’ “Soccer’s American Dream,” chronicling America’s relationship with the game, on Could 5 at 9 p.m. ET.
Per the present’s synopsis, “From failed leagues and monetary freefalls to the rise of the ladies’s sport and their struggle for legitimacy, the six-part docuseries tracks the game’s lengthy highway to relevance within the U.S., culminating in a historic second: America internet hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup on dwelling soil for the primary time in over 30 years.”
The docuseries options tales from gamers, coaches, and staff executives, and is narrated by “Saturday Night time Reside” alum Alex Moffat.
‘Soccer’s American Dream’ tells the story of a sport that refused to fail in America,” mentioned Vice TV president Pete Gaffney. “At a time when the nation is making ready to host the 2026 World Cup, this collection seems again on the gamers, pioneers, and risk-takers who turned lengthy odds into lasting influence – and asks what it’s going to take for the U.S. to actually compete on the highest degree.”
“Soccer’s American Dream” is produced by Vice Studios for Vice TV. Joe Ingham serves as government producer, alongside Meghan Payne, government producer for Vice TV. New episodes will air weekly by way of June 9.
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Darren Abbott has been named president of Hallmark Media, the corporate introduced Tuesday.
On this position, Abbott will probably be accountable for “shaping, operationalizing and driving the ever-evolving enterprise into the longer term, whereas persevering with to supervise the methods through which shoppers work together with Hallmark’s extensively beloved content material, merchandise and experiences,” per an announcement from Hallmark Media.
Most lately, Abbott was the corporate’s chief model officer, the place he oversaw programming, inventive product improvement, advertising and PR, licensing and model partnerships experiences.
“Darren is a deeply admired and revered chief with a confirmed monitor document of making moments and alternatives which are uniquely and distinctly Hallmark. From fostering every model touchpoint to elevating how we work with advertisers, distributors, and all exterior companions who assist us ship on our model promise, Darren is uniquely suited to construct a future the place Hallmark continues to carry pleasure, positivity, and connection to followers and shoppers in every single place,” Hallmark president/CEO Mike Perry mentioned in an announcement.
EVENTS
Disney Branded Tv has introduced the “Disney Branded Tv Discovers Voice Expertise Search,” a nationwide expertise hunt for rising voice actors, with a deal with animation.
Ten voice actors will probably be chosen to take part within the free, week-long workshop designed to supply hands-on expertise in voice appearing, character improvement, and collaborative storytelling. Happening on the Disney Tv Animation studios in Glendale, Calif., the members may have the chance to be taught from business professionals after which be featured in an unique, 11-minute animated brief that can debut on Disney platforms.
Submissions are open by way of April 14 to “U.S. residents eligible to work, aged 18 and older, with sturdy comedy, music and improv expertise” through the submission link.
“Extraordinary performers are already on the market — it’s our accountability to find them,” mentioned Brenda Kelly Grant, senior vp of casting and expertise relations at Disney Branded Tv. “By deliberately widening our search, creating direct connections with our casting and inventive groups, and investing in significant coaching, we’re making certain that particular new voices will proceed to outline Disney storytelling for years to return.”
“Our aim is to seek out one of the best voices, and shorts are the proper experimental canvas to assist us try this,” added Gino Guzzardo, vp of multiplatform content material at Disney Branded Tv. “Over the course of the week, they’ll be taught from our seasoned storytellers, get expertise within the recording sales space, and see their performances evolve as we use improvisation methods to create characters. We’ll finish the week with proof-of-concept character shorts, one of the best of which will probably be featured in a completely produced shorts selection particular — a tangible instance of what occurs when new expertise is given the house and assist to seek out their voice.”
TRAILERS
Prime Video has launched the trailer for the upcoming feature-length documentary “Jerry West: The Emblem,” set to launch on April 16.
Produced by Propagate and Khalabo Ink Society, the documentary follows the life and profession of NBA participant Jerry West, whose “lifelong pursuit of profitable was paved in sacrifice and loss.”
“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris directed the doc. “Jerry West: The Emblem” options West’s last interviews with him opening up about his non-public struggles with melancholy, his failed marriage, sophisticated relationship with fatherhood, and “the persistent feeling of being an outsider.”
The documentary contains interviews with former and present NBA stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O’Neal, NBA commissioner Adam Silver, and West’s personal spouse and several other of his youngsters.
The movie is government produced by Mychelle Deschamps and Hale Rothstein for Khalabo Ink Society; Ben Silverman, Howard T. Owens, Drew Buckley, Isabel San Vargas, and Linh Le of Propagate; and Steven Leckart and E Brian Dobbins. Jamie Nelsen and Susana Santiago additionally function producers.
Watch the trailer right here:
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Tubi has launched the Season 2 trailer for “Large Temper.” Starring Nicola Coughlan and Lydia West, the present will return on the free, ad-supported platform on April 16 with all six episodes.
Written and created by Camilla Whitehill, Season 2 picks up a 12 months since Maggie (Coughlan) and Eddie (West) final noticed one another. “When Eddie immediately returns for a marriage, she isn’t alone – Maggie has competitors, within the type of an infuriatingly constructive non secular healer named Whitney (Hannah Onslow),” reads the official logline. “Can Maggie and her particular model of chaos discover house in Eddie’s new life? Or will Maggie lose Eddie without end?”
Along with Coughlan and West, Robert Gilbert, Eamon Farren, Niamh Cusack, Amalia Vitale, Luke Fetherston, Rebecca Lowman, Stephen Sobal and Kate Fleetwood all return for Season 2.
Lotte Beasley Mestriner returns to government produce, together with Laurence Bowen and Chris Carey for Dancing Ledge Productions. Nadia Jaynes is producer. Season 2 is produced by Dancing Ledge Productions for Channel 4 and in co-production with Tubi.
Watch the trailer right here:
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Prime Video has unveiled the official trailer for “American Gladiators,” full with unique music from Jelly Roll and the reveal of the brand new Gladiator names. The primary three episodes of the competitors collection will premiere on April 17 on the streaming platform, adopted by three new episodes releasing April 24 and the ultimate 4 episodes releasing on Could 1.
The trailer options “Rise Up,” the official collection theme music by Jelly Roll. A reboot of the late Nineteen Eighties present of the identical title, the collection will probably be hosted by Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Rocsi Diaz, with Chris Rose because the commentator.
“Every episode of the fan-favorite competitors options beginner female and male contenders from throughout the nation getting into the Area to face 16 highly effective new American Gladiators,” reads the official logline. “Just one man and one lady will conquer the Area, declare $100,000, and earn the title of ‘American Gladiator’ champion.”
See the complete listing of Season 1 gladiator names and the trailer right here.
Abigail Lay – “Blaze”
Ayinde Warren – “Neon”
Dani Means – “Voltage”
Dani Speegle – “Crush”
Drew Aggouras – “Ace”
Emily Nelson – “Striker”
Eric Bugenhagen – “The Bull”
Fessy Shafaat – “Mayhem”
Jason Peele – “Eagle”
Jessica Roden – “Supernova”
Jessie Godderz – “Metal”
Joseph Corridor – “Lightning”
Kailey Latimer – “Hurricane”
Lu Faustin – “Empire”
Michael Wardlow – “Fang”
Sydney Hunter – “Huntress”
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American Public Tv has debuted the trailer for Season 8 of “Fortunate Present,” PBS’ collection following culinary skilled Danielle Chang. The season will premiere on Could 1 and will probably be obtainable without spending a dime on PBS.org.
This season may have 5 episodes, every exploring how Asian culinary tradition has rooted itself throughout the European continent. Episodes together with “Copenhagen: Scandiasian,” “Italy: Chinese language Italia,” “Berlin: Edible Artwork,” “London: Empire on the Plate” and “Paris: By Method of Vietnam.”
“Europe is usually seen because the epicenter of culinary custom, however by no means for the infusion of Asian delicacies. The diaspora runs deep and this season we discover how Asian culinary influences have taken root throughout Europe, generally in surprising methods,” mentioned host and creator Danielle Chang in an announcement. “Whether or not it’s cooks reinterpreting heritage by way of a brand new lens or communities preserving traditions removed from dwelling, every story displays the motion of individuals, tradition and identification. By way of meals, we uncover the methods cultures evolve, intersect and in the end carry us nearer collectively.”
Watch the trailer right here:
LAUNCHES
WebKyte, run by founder/CEO Olia Valigourskaia, has launched a public demo at demo.webkyte.com for “KyteScan,” a brand new anti-piracy system that scans main user-generated video platforms to seek out copyrighted movies and TV reveals utilizing video fingerprinting know-how.
KyteScan makes use of a database of multiple billion video fingerprints to find copies of content material (even when titles are modified, languages differ or audio tracks are altered) and gives up real-time analytics displaying the place content material is circulating, together with add dates, variety of copies per platform, particular person view counts and clip size.
