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ABC, Jimmy Kimmel begin talks on late-night contract renewal

ABC has opened renewal talks with Jimmy Kimmel, whose show runs through the 2026-27 season under a one-year deal signed after last fall’s suspension. Disney reportedly wants budget cuts on a show said to cost up to $100 million.

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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat locks 20-microseries slate with aTwist

Hartbeat will supply more than 20 original microseries to aTwist, the vertical-video platform launching this Thursday from veteran TV execs Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner and Lloyd Braun.

Sep 2

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Alex Cooper leaves UTA for CAA amid Unwell’s $500M valuation

Alex Cooper is exiting UTA after six years, reportedly for CAA, days after her Unwell media company hit a $500 million valuation via WME co-founder Patrick Whitesell’s firm.

Aug 19