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Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Supernatural” will return for its final seven episodes starting in October.In announcing its fall premiere dates for the 2020-2021 broadcast television season on Monday, The CW revealed that the first of the long-running show’s final episodes will debut on Oct. 8 at 8 p.m.

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea believes Manchester United need more experience if they are to improve on a third successive trophyless season.United squandered a plethora of chances in their Europa League semi-final loss to Sevilla and last went three years without silverware in 1988.De Gea was recalled for the Sevilla tie in Cologne at the expense of Sergio Romero, open to leaving United after five years mainly spent as De Gea's deputy.Dean Henderson's loan with Sheffield United has ended

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeacock has landed the series reboot of “Clueless” centered on the character Dionne for development, Variety has learned exclusively.The untitled comedy series is described a baby pink and bisexual blue-tinted, tiny sun-glasses wearing, oat milk latte and Adderall-fueled look at what happens when queen bee Cher disappears and her lifelong number two Dionne steps into Cher’s vacant Air Jordans.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMarie Moore has been named senior vice president of communications of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics division, Variety has learned exclusively.Moore will report jointly to Tom Ascheim, president of the division, and Johanna Fuentes, Warner Bros.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Peacock has put in development Jade City, a series based on the first book in Fonda Lee’s bestselling fantasy trilogy The Green Bone Saga, from Dave Kalstein (Treadstone, Quantico), Breck Eisner (The Expanse, The Crazies), The Brave creator Dean Georgaris and Universal TV, where Georgaris is under an overall deal.Your Complete Guide to Pilots and Straight-to-Series ordersWritten by Kalstein, Jade City is an epic saga of magic and martial arts where

Put one of the world’s most famous pop stars and a successful director together, and you get a pretty cool kid! Such is the case with Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s 20-year-old son, Rocco Ritchie, who was spotted out with friends in London last Friday, Aug. 7. As Rocco gets older, we can’t help but notice how much he looks like his dad, who is famous for directing the Sherlock Holmes franchise on top of other big name features (like the 2019 live adaptation of Aladdin).

Joe Otterson TV ReporterFox Sports Films is set to air “Tua,” a documentary about Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Variety has learned exclusively.“Tua is a beloved young star with an incredible story,” said Charlie Dixon, Executive Vice President of Content at Fox Sports. “We like to say, ‘Fox is Football’, and since it’s in our DNA, that means providing the deepest insight into the sport both on and off the field.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterKelly Clarkson will temporarily take over for Simon Cowell on the “America’s Got Talent” judging panel.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMagical Elves has promoted Dan Murphy to the role of chief operating officer, Variety has learned exclusively. Murphy was previously the company’s executive vice president of production.He succeeds Casey Kriley who was named co-CEO alongside Jo Sharon last year.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterApple has given a straight-to-series order to a drama that hails from Adam Perlman as well as Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey’s Team Downey production company.The Downeys and Amanda Burrell will executive produce on behalf of Team Downey, with Robert also potentially playing a supporting role.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterNetflix and Ubisoft have teamed for an anime series adaptation of the video game “Splinter Cell”, Variety has learned.Derek Kolstad, best known for his work writing the “John Wick” film franchise, will serve as writer and executive producer on the series. According to sources, the series has received a two-season, 16 episode order at the streaming service.Netflix, Ubisoft, and reps for Kolstad declined to comment on the specifics of the deal.The first “Splinter Cell”

We’ve been together to Stockholm two years ago for the last time. We really fell in love with the Swedish capital city, not only because of its LGBTQ+ and gay-friendly atmosphere and values but also for its unique architecture, its strong connection to music, and its perfect symbiosis with the surrounding nature and waterways.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterVince Vaughn is attached to executive produce an animated comedy series in the works at Fox, Variety has learned exclusively.Fox has given Vaughn, Victoria Vaughn, and Peter Billingsly’s Wild West Picture Show production company a blind script deal for an animated series. No writer is currently attached, but Fox Entertainment will produce.

straight to your inboxManchester United have named their team to face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday evening.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made four changes to the side that lost to Chelsea in the FA Cup at the weekend, although David de Gea does keep his place in goal. Eric Bailly misses the match through injury with United choosing to select Victor Lindelof alongside club captain Harry Maguire in the heart of defence.

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea believes competition among Manchester United's goalkeepers is key to improving individually amid suggestions Sergio Romero could replace him for tonight's game against West Ham.The Spaniard's form has dipped in recent months and plenty of United fans have called for Romero to replace him between the sticks following his errors in the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.Romero has not started a Premier League game since 2018 when he featured in a 1-0 win against

straight to your inboxDavid de Gea will be looking to answer his critics when Manchester United face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday.Spanish goalkeeper De Gea goes into the game low on confidence after a horror show during United's FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea last weekend.De Gea might have done better for all three of Chelsea's goals at Wembley, with his mistake for Mason Mount's second-half strike perhaps the most glaring of his error-ridden campaign.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Teresa Giudice’s daughter Gia Giudice gave a glimpse of the underarm treatment she received following her rhinoplasty procedure.The 19-year-old took to Instagram on Monday, July 20, to share a photo of herself in the midst of the operation. Gia had her right arm lifted as a tool was applied to her armpit.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Pose” co-creator Steven Canals has a new limited series in the works at FX.Titled “81 Words,” the series tells the true story of gay activists Frank Kameny and Barbara Gittings, who risked their career reputations to conspire with the GAYPA – a clandestine group of closeted psychiatrists – to challenge the American Psychiatric Association’s definition of homosexuality.

straight to your inboxMark Bosnich believes he has identified a technical flaw that is responsible for David de Gea's increased mistakes at Manchester United.United were knocked out of the FA Cup to Chelsea on Sunday as de Gea conceded three soft goals in a 3-1 loss.The second goal, in particular, was a big mistake from de Gea as he let Mason Mount's shot slip underneath his hand.It was a similar error to one de Gea made against Tottenham Hotspur last month and Bosnich does not believe that is a