Peacock has released the trailer for “Teacup,” a new horror thriller series from James Wan‘s Atomic Monster, which has been adapted by showrunner Ian McCulloch.
Per the official logline, “‘Teacup’ follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.” Cast members include Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre and Luciano Leroux.
Executive producers include Wan, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett for Atomic Monster, Francisca X. Hu, Kevin Tancharoen and McCammon. “Teacup” is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
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The first two episodes of the series, which was inspired by the novel “Stinger” by Robert McCammon, premiere on Peacock Oct. 10, followed by two new episodes every week through Halloween.
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Watch the trailer below.
PROGRAMMING
All 134 episodes of “Suits” are now available to stream via a new FAST channel on LG Electronics’ LG Channels service.
“Suits” follows Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross, a college dropout who uses his photographic memory to weasel his way into a job with successful New York attorney Harvey Spector, played by Gabriel Macht.
The “Suits” FAST channel will be available on Channel 104 via LG Channels on LG Smart TVs.
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Several FAST channels from A+E Networks have been added to the DirecTV app and DirecTV Stream, the provider’s in-house streaming service.
See the available titles below:
• “Crime 360” – a true crime destination featuring investigative series
• “Deal Zone” – Pawns, antiques, auctions and road trips.
• “UnXplained Zone” – investigators seek to uncover the truth behind some of the world’s greatest mysteries and cover-ups.
• “Movie Favorites by Lifetime“: Lifetime movies
• “Duck Dynasty” – Episodes from the series
• “Cold Case Files” – Episodes of A&E’s “Cold Case Files”
• “Modern Marvels” – Episodes of “Modern Marvels”
• “Tiny House Nation” – Episodes of “Tiny House Nation”
• “Ice Road Truckers” – Episodes of “Ice Road Truckers”
• “Ax Men“— Episodes of “Ax Men”
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Jim Keller has joined Fuse Media in the newly created position of chief revenue officer. Keller will be based in the company’s New York office.
“I’ve admired Jim’s work for years, and it’s an honor to have his strategic point of view and deep knowledge of advertising as we expand on our status as a one-stop shop for brands that want to engage with diverse audiences at scale,” said CEO Miguel Roggero. “Fuse Media reaches over 85% of all FAST multicultural households. Jim and his expertise will help us connect even more brands to the extraordinary and untapped $7 trillion buying power of multicultural consumers.”
Keller joins Fuse Media following a career that spans stints with WBD, Discovery, Hulu and NBCU, where he led the streaming, digital, linear and advanced advertising teams. As head of ad sales, Keller will lead advertising sales partnerships across Fuse Media.
“I have long been a fan of Fuse Media and have been impressed with their commitment to serving multicultural audiences. I’m excited to partner with marketers and agencies on authentic landmark partnerships that tap into the buying power and influence of diverse audiences,” said Keller.
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City National Bank has named Diana Rodriguez senior vice president and chief marketing and communications officer. Rodriguez, who joined City National in December 2023, will lead the bank’s marketing, community engagement, events, sponsorships and corporate communications in her expanded role.
Rodriguez has served for more than 30 years in the banking industry, working in reputation management, content and brand marketing, community relations, social media and PR strategies for companies like Union Bank, Wells Fargo and Capital One.
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
HBO debuts its new series “Like Water for Chocolate” on Nov. 3. It is an adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s iconic novel “Como Agua Para Chocolate,” starring Irene Azuela, Azul Guaita, Ana Valeria Becerril, and Andrea Chaparro, alongside a stellar cast.
The show, which is executive produced by Salma Hayek Pinault, is set during the Mexican Revolution and highlights the struggles women faced at that time as they attempted to control their own destinies.
Azuela plays Mamá Elena, with Guaita portraying the beloved character Tita. Becerril gives life to Rosaura, Tita’s sister and rival in love, while Chaparro plays Gertrudis, another of Tita’s sisters. Andrés Baida plays Pedro, the object of both Tita’s and Rosaura’s affections; Ángeles Cruz portrays Nacha, Tita’s cook and mentor. Mauricio García Lozano appears as Don Pedro Múzquiz, Ari Brickman plays Don Felipe Múzquiz, and Louis David Horné plays Juan Alejandrez.
“Like Water for Chocolate” is executive produced by Hayek Pinault, José Tamez, and Siobhan Flynn for Ventanarosa Productions; Sharon Levy, Lisa Fahrenholt, and Flavio Morales for Endemol Shine North America; Alejandro Rincón, Jerry Rodriguez, Clara Machado, and Manuel Vargas, who oversees physical production, for Endemol Shine Boomdog; and Mariano Cesar, Mônica Alburquerque, and Anouk Aarón for Warner Bros. Discovery. Francisco Javier Royo Fernández is also executive producer and head writer, with María Jaén and Jimena Gallardo as additional writers.
Watch Trailer below.
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HBO announces the premiere of its limited series from Motive Pictures titled “Get Millie Black.” The five-episode series will debut on Nov. 25 from 9 to 10 p.m. on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. It will also air on Channel 4 in 2025.
The series follows an ex-Scotland Yard detective named Millie-Jean Black, who returns to Kingston to investigate missing persons cases. She finds herself trying to save a sibling who won’t be saved, trying to find a child who can’t be found, and attempting to solve a mind-bending case that tears her world apart—a case that will test her limits and strengths.
The show was created and executive produced by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James. It stars Tamara Lawrance from “The Silent Twins,” Joe Dempsie from “Skins,” Gershwyn Eustache Jnr, and Chyna McQueen. The lead director is Leopoldo Gout, with Tanya Hamilton and Annetta Laufer also directing. Jean Luc Herbulot is a writer and co-executive producer alongside Jami O’Brien and Simon Maxwell. Other writers include Theresa Ikoko and Lydia Adetunji.
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Streaming service Roku has launched the six-episode series “The Charlie Puth Show.” The comedy stars the singer/songwriter in a satirical take on the industry. The premise follows Puth as he attempts to elevate his status from pop star to a multi-hyphenated talent after being told that being just a pop artist is no longer enough.
The series features a group of artists with whom Puth has collaborated in the past, including several stars who help him master new areas of the industry by tutoring him on aspects like live television.
From showrunner Carrie Franklin, the series is executive produced by Franklin, David Collins, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo, Michael Williams and Mikaela Puth.
Watch the trailer below.
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Warner Bros. Animation announced the return of Velma. After two seasons on Max, an original adult animated Halloween special has been announced for release on Oct. 3, titled “Velma: This Halloween Needs to Be More Special!”
The star-packed cast remains the same, with Mindy Kaling voicing Velma, Glenn Howerton from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” as Fred, Sam Richardson from “The Afterparty” as Shaggy and Constance Wu from “Crazy Rich Asians” as Daphne, among others.
The special centers around the gang trying to find a spell-book while being hunted by a vengeful spirit. They are on this mission without Velma, who has been taken, and they have 24 hours to bring her back. To top it all off, the annual Sexy Halloween party is approaching, and the gang is stressed.
The show is written by Charlie Grandy and directed by Adam Parton and Meg Waldow. It is developed by Grandy and executive produced by Grandy, Kaling, Howard Klein, Elijah Aron, and Sam Register, with co-executive producer Jessica Kumai Scott; supervising producer, Amy Winfrey; producer, Kandace Reuter; and co-producer, Greg Gallant.
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Hulu has released the trailer for the new Bruce Springsteen documentary “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band,” which premieres Oct. 25 on Hulu and Disney+.
Per the official logline, “‘Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’ offers the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances, including footage of band rehearsals, backstage moments, rare archival clips and personal reflections from Springsteen himself.”
Grammy winner Thom Zimny serves as director and producer. Other producers include Springsteen, Jon Landau, Adrienne Gerard and Sean Stuart.
Watch the trailer below.
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