Hulu has released the trailer for the upcoming series “Death and Other Details,” which premieres on Jan. 16 with its first two episodes.
The ten-episode murder mystery stars Violett Beane, Mandy Patinkin, Lauren Patten, Rahul Kohli, Angela Zhou, Hugo Diego Garcia, Pardis Saremi and Linda Emond.
Per the series’ description: “Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, ‘Death and Other Details’ centers on the brilliant and restless Imogene Scott (Violett Beane), who finds herself in the wrong place/wrong time (okay, it was kinda her fault) and becomes the prime suspect in a locked room murder mystery. The setting? A lavishly restored Mediterranean ocean liner. Suspects? Every pampered guest and every exhausted crew member. The problem? To prove her innocence, she must partner with a man she despises—Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin), the world’s greatest detective.”
ABC Signature produces “Death and Other Details.” Mike Weiss and Heidi Cole McAdams wrote and executive produce the series, and also serve as showrunners. Marc Webb directed the pilot and executive produces with Mark Martin for Black Lamb. David Petrarca is an additional executive producer.
Watch the trailer below.
AWARDS
The lineup of presenters for the 75th Creative Arts Emmy Awards has been announced. The event takes place over the course of two nights, Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday, Jan. 7.
Presenters include Murray Bartlett, Joel Kim Booster, Kid Cudi, Charli D’Amelio and Heidi D’Amelio, Rhys Darby, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Matt Iseman, Beatrice Grannò, Carla Gugino, Devery Jacobs, Lala Kent, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz and Scheana Shay, Aja Naomi King, Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, Nick Offerman, Chris Perfetti, Lewis Pullman, J. Smith-Cameron, Stefania Spampinato, Simona Tabasco, Robin Thede and Lisa Vanderpump.
Also announced as presenters are Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Kate Berlant and John Early, Adam Blackstone, Kiersey Clemons, Donald Faison and Abigail Spencer, Cristo Fernández, Nikki Garcia and Brie Garcia, Nikki Glaser, Duff Goldman, Bruce Greenwood, Lori Greiner, Derek Hough and Julianne Hough, Ernie Hudson, Padma Lakshmi, Chelsea Lazkani, Amanza Smith, Chrishell Stause and Bre Tiesi,Melanie Lynskey, Rickey Minor, Arian Moayed, Karen Pittman, Jeff Probst, Storm Reid, Craig Robinson, Jeremy Sisto, Alan Tudyk, John Walsh and Lisa Ann Walter.
The Creative Arts Emmys will be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. An edited version of the show airs on Jan. 13 on FXX at 8 p.m. ET. Bob Bain Productions produces the event.
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Joel McHale will host the 51st Annual Saturn Awards on Feb. 4 at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films announced.
“We are thrilled to have Joel McHale host the Saturn Awards for the second year in a row. With his remarkable talent, dry wit, and acerbic humor, he embodies the spirit of the Saturn Awards tradition as Hollywood’s entertaining and irreverent awards show. The Academy is truly fortunate to have him as the host for this momentous 51st annual celebration,” Academy president Robert Holguin and Saturn producers Bradley and Kevin Marcus said in a statement.
The Saturn Awards are presented and produced by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in collaboration with Electric Entertainment’s ElectricNOW and honor the best in genre entertainment since 1972. This year’s show will honor actor and former Saturn Awards host Lance Reddick and filmmaker William Friedkin.
The show will also present Special Saturn Awards Honorees. For instance, Emily Blunt will present the Visionary Award to Christopher Nolan. Other special awards will be announced in the coming weeks.
The Saturn Awards will be livestreamed on Electric Entertainment’s premium OTT app and FAST channel, ElectricNOW.
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“The Boys” and “Gen V” creator Eric Kripke will receive the ASTRA TV Icon Award at this year’s ASTRA TV Awards Ceremony,” with “A Small Light” composer Ariel Marks receiving the inaugural ASTRA Artisan Spotlight Award. The ASTRA awards are presented annually by the Hollywood Creative Alliance (HCA).
Comedian Aida Rodriguez will host the 2024 ceremony, which will be held on Jan. 8 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles and is produced by DIGA Studios and Content.23 Media. The awards will be available to livestream on KNEKTtv and the HCA YouTube channel.
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Scott Wilder has been promoted to the position of Executive Vice President of Production and Operations at FOX News Media.
Formerly SVP of Production and Operations, Wilder will be in charge of overseeing breaking news programming — including the 2024 presidential election — and the company’s technical field and operations units in his new role. He brings over nearly three decades of experience working on FOX News Channel’s election and political coverage.
“For the past 27 years, Scott has been an integral part of the FOX News Media family,” said Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott. “His extraordinary work has helped transform our field operations and events coverage, ensuring our platforms continue to deliver best in class coverage from around the world.”
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The Lippin Group, a communications consultancy focusing on entertainment, media and technology, has hired entertainment journalist Jethro Nededog as vice president on its corporate communications team.
”From the day I met Jethro, he impressed me with his knowledge of the entertainment and media worlds and his exceptional skill set as a writer and strategic thinker,” said Dick Lippin, chairman of Lippin.
Nededog previously served as co-executive editor at TheWrap. While at the TheWrap, he also held the positions of managing editor for business news and TV editor. He previously served as senior news editor at Entertainment Weekly and entertainment editor at Insider.
“After years of working with The Lippin Group as an entertainment journalist, I’m so pleased to join them in this new chapter in my career,” Nededog said. “I look forward to lending my insights and experience from journalism to serve Lippin’s clients in getting their stories told and learning new skills from the company’s many talented communications pros along the way.”
SPECIALS
“The Superbowl Soulful Celebration 25th Anniversary” (previously the “Super Bowl Gospel Celebration”) will air on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 8-9 p.m. ET on CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+. Cedric the Entertainer and Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood”) will host the one-hour music special.
“I’m thrilled to return to the Super Bowl Soulful Celebration stage in Vegas as co-host of the 25th anniversary broadcast on CBS with my dear friend and ‘The Neighborhood’ co-star, Tichina Arnold,” said Cedric the Entertainer. “A huge congratulations to Melanie Few for creating this amazing celebration of music, faith, and football.”
“Co-hosting the 25th anniversary Super Bowl Soulful Celebration with Cedric the Entertainer is a true highlight for me. Melanie Few’s achievement in hitting this incredible milestone is a testament to her dedication and the event’s cultural impact,” said Arnold. “I’m thrilled to be part of this historic event, and Cedric and I are geared up to bring our energy, laughter, and soul to this momentous occasion!”
The special will be taped on Feb. 7 at the Pearl Theater at the Palm Springs Casino Resort in Las Vegas, ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, which takes place on Feb. 11.
Grammy nominee Adam Blackstone has joined the production team this year. Melanie Few executive produces and Valarie Benning Thompson produces.
Tickets for “The Super Bowl Soulful Celebration 25h Anniversary” are on sale and can be found at ticketmaster.com.
