Robert Rodriguez’s Revived El Rey Network Clinches Roku Channel Deal

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio indicated Friday on Morning Joe that he’s considering running for Governor of New York to fill the shoes of his onetime nemesis Andrew Cuomo, a larger than life figure who resigned last month amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

Though it has been teased for months now, there’s surprisingly not much revealed about the upcoming Disney+ series, “The Book of Boba Fett.” We know it’s a direct spinoff of the hugely popular “The Mandalorian.” And we know the cast and crew that is involved. But outside of that, fans are largely in the dark about what the show has in store for them.

Robert Rodriguez is about to enter production on what could become one of the biggest films of his career. From the moment Ben Affleck signed on to star in “Hypnotic,” many film fans have been dying to know exactly what they can expect from Rodriguez’s upcoming film.

Kylie Jenner’s baby bump may be for her friends’ eyes only, but her cleavage isn’t!

Ashlee Simpson has shared a steamy snap of her husband, Evan Ross in honor of his 33rd birthday! The chart-topper, 36, took to Instagram on August 26 to post a shot of him in his birthday suit while taking a shower — see the pic here. “Happy Birthday to the love of my life. Your spirit is truly infectious, and I’m so lucky to spend everyday with you. 33 baby,” the younger sister of Jessica Simpson captioned the post.

Evan Ross got quite the birthday treatment.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Most Dangerous Game” has been renewed for Season 2 at Roku Channel, Variety has learned.Christoph Waltz will return in the new season as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is.Season 1 star Liam Hemsworth will not return. However, “The Umbrella Academy” star David Castañeda will star alongside Waltz in Season 2.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian streaming platform Stan has expanded its slate of original productions with a renewed deal with Roadshow Rough Diamond and the green-lighting of standalone movie “Christmas on the Farm” and series “Bad Behaviour.”The Nine-owned platform recently rejected the Australian federal government’s proposals for local content quotas.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorNickolas Davatzes, longtime CEO of A+E Networks who steered the launch of A&E Network and History Channel, died Saturday at his home in Wilton, Conn. He was 79.Davatzes joined the company as CEO in 1983 just as A&E Networks was formed through the merger of fledgling cable channels Entertainment Network, owned by RCA and the Rockefeller family, and ARTS Network, owned by Hearst and ABC.

Rock In Rio has announced details of its Brazilian for 2022, the first time that the festival will hold its Brazilian and Portuguese festivals in the same year.The Brazilian edition will be held on September 2-4 and 8-11 next year at the Olympic Park in Rio De Janeiro, and will be headlined by Justin Bieber and Demi Lovato.Earlier in the year (June 18-19 and 25-26), the previously announced Lisbon-based edition of the festival will take place, featuring Foo Fighters, The National and Liam

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRobert Rodríguez and his Troublemaker Studios have signed a first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.Under the deal, Rodríguez will bring projects to HBO Max and HBO for potential development as original series. Racer Rodríguez, Rodríguez’s son, will serve as lead development executive under the pact.

HBO and HBO Max signed a two-year first-look deal with filmmaker Robert Rodríguez, founder of Troublemaker Studios.

Dale Mehmet had an emotional reunion with his mum and family after he arrived back from the villa to Glasgow. Dale, who left the show along with Abi in a double elimination, flew back to Edinburgh airport before heading back to the family home.

Roku will add 23 series on Friday to its free streaming outlet the Roku Channel, including former Quibi shows like Emmy-nominated comedy The Mapleworth Murders.

Nearly a decade after fronting the launch of cable TV network El Rey, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez is taking its operations into the streaming realm.

Love Island star Dale Mehmet finds himself on the wrong side of fellow islander Faye Winter on tonight's episode of the hit ITV2 show, with carnage set to erupt amid the fallout from Casa Amor. As well as engaging in a barney with the Scot, Faye also looks set to rip into Jake Cornish as his behaviour is brought to light by the movie night challenge.