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Oct 18, 2024 | 6:01 AM

The Dune prequel series, Dune: Prophecy, will debut on HBO/Max with 6 episodes, starting on Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. The show explores the origins of a powerful order of witches, set 10,000 years before the events of the Dune movies.


Mitzi Gaynor, iconic star of 1950s musicals like South Pacific, has died at 93 due to natural causes. Her management team confirmed her death, praising her eight-decade career and describing her as vibrant, caring, and funny.


Apple TV+ renews Shrinking for Season 3. The show features a therapist (Jason Segel), who challenges norms by bluntly advising clients, leading to transformative impacts. The cast includes Harrison Ford in a rare TV role.


The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie with Porky Pig, Daffy Duck & Petunia Pig in an alien invasion plot, will be released February 28th. Voices include Eric Bauza, Wayne Knight & Laraine Newman.


Project Runway will return for Season 21, moving to Freeform from Bravo and streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in 2025 with 10 weekly episodes. Hosts and judges are pending. The show has changed networks many times before.


ESPN faces a possible fine of $146,976 from the FCC for six violations of Emergency Alert System rules. The violations occurred during an NBA promo spot last year where ESPN transmitted EAS codes without an actual emergency.


Apple TV+ announced a 3-part docuseries on the 2024 World Series, providing behind-the-scenes coverage of MLB teams competing for the championship. Players, coaches, journalists, fans, and family members will be interviewed.