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NCIS: Sydney had a strong showing out of the gate on Tuesday night.

Alexa PenaVega is leading by example when it comes to teaching her kids about faith. "The best way I could teach them about faith was just operating in my faith in front of them," PenaVega told Fox News Digital. "Obviously, we talk about stories of the Bible.That's fun and exciting.

The Hollywood strikes may have wreaked havoc on the broadcast networks’ fall plans but it also paved the way for a Paramount+ Australia series to snag an unprecedented berth on CBS starting Nov. 14.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Comedian Tom Segura has announced the first leg of his new global stand-up comedy tour “Tom Segura: Come Together.” “This tour is bigger and blacker than anything I’ve ever done,” Segura said. “But that name has already been used, but ‘Come Together’ gets the point across. Let’s all come together for a night.

Star Trek and Batman, has died at the age of 95.His death earlier this month was announced in an obituary this weekend (November 11), which revealed Butler died just two weeks before his 96th birthday. “Robert Stanton Butler, revered television director, loving husband, devoted father and doting grandfather, passed away on November 3 2023 in Los Angeles,” the obituary read.Butler’s career spanned nearly five decades in which he directed many shows including Star Trek, Batman (the original Adam West-starring series), The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Twilight Zone, Hawaii Five-O, Moonlighting and many more.He won three Primetime Emmy Awards during his career – two for The Blue Knight in 1974 and the other for Hill Street Blues in 1981.Butler also co-created Remington Steele, a series which ran from 1982 to 1987 in NBC and gave future Bond star Pierce Brosnan his break.He directed several feature films and television movies too such as Now You See Him, Now You Don’t, The Barefoot Executive, Scandalous John and Disney’s The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes.The Directors Guild of America paid tribute to Butler today (November 12).

Michaela Zee Robert Butler, the co-creator of “Remington Steele” and a veteran television director who worked on such series as “Hill Street Blues,” “Star Trek” and “Batman,” died Nov. 3 in Los Angeles. He was 95.

Netflix has finally shared the first teaser trailer for its highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, along with its release date.Last night (November 9), Netflix unveiled the teaser trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender during its ongoing Geeked event, during which it debuts and shares new information on upcoming Netflix content.The first teaser trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender – which you can watch above – comes five years after Netflix first ordered a live-action adaptation of the hit Nickelodeon animated series.In the trailer, we get our first look at the main cast in action, fire bending, Appa, Momo and more. The end of the trailer confirms that Avatar: The Last Airbender is set for release on Netflix on February 22 next year.Netflix has also confirmed that the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender will comprise of eight episodes, each running for an hour.The lead role of Aang will be played by young Gordon Cormier (Lost In Space, The Stand).

SAG-AFTRA and the studios have finally reached a tentative deal on a new contract after pausing Hollywood for 118 days.

The White Lotus creator Mike White has described the upcoming third season as “longer, bigger, crazier” in a new interview.Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, White explained that he hopes to start filming season three of the HBO series “at the beginning of the year”, if the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike is resolved by then.“I’m seriously finishing scripts,” White said. “Still waiting to be able to cast.

William Earl “The White Lotus,” “Wednesday” and “Gladiator 2” are among the TV shows and movies expected to fuel travel and tourism trends in the coming year, according to the annual forecast from travel giant Expedia Group. Another emerging trend in travel is dubbed “Tour Tourism,” in which fans of top artists trek far from home to snag deals on concert tickets and hotel accomodations. Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Madonna, Metallica, Olivia Rodrigo, the Jonas Brothers and the Foo Fighters are among the superstars who inspire fans to head for the airport.

EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based distributor Orchid Tree Media has acquired North American rights to Anastasia Tsang’s A Light Never Goes Out, which is Hong Kong’s submission for Best International Feature at the Oscars. A theatrical release is being lined up in select cinemas. 

Shannon Wilcox, a prolific actress who appeared in Dallas, several Garry Marshall films and dozens of other movies and TV shows, has died. She was 80.

Michaela Zee Shannon Wilcox, a character actor who appeared in 1984’s “Songwriter” alongside Willie Nelson and in five episodes of “Dallas,” died Sept. 2 in Los Angeles. She was 80.

NCIS fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the hit TV series.

A woman who has jetted off across the world with a variety of different airlines has detailed her recent experiences with two budget firms - and revealed they were "worlds apart". Amy Fenton, senior reporter with Lancs Live, has flown from Manchester Airport with both Ryanair and easyJet in recent months.

Kourtney Kardashian and her husband Travis Barker, the drummer from Blink-182, have reportedly welcomed their first baby together.The couple haven't officially announced the birth or shared a photo yet, but a source told PEOPLE on Saturday, 4 October that Kourtney, 44 has given birth to their baby boy. And it seems "Rocky" could be the chosen name for their bundle of joy.

The unmistakeable orange and blue liveries of easyJet and Ryanair are ten a penny at Manchester Airport. The budget airlines have much in common, and are the favoured choices of many holidaymakers looking for a getaway.

Guests won’t be able to check in to the third season of The White Lotus until 2025.

Kourtney Kardashian are just days away from welcoming their first child together. The reality star and the Blink 182 drummer’s pregnancy has been documented on social media and their TV series. Recently, Barker opened up about his wife’s pregnancy and even confirmed the name of their unborn baby boy.During an appearance on the “One Life One Chance” podcast with Toby Morse, Travis Barker revealed that he’s close to meeting his new addition.

Travis Barker just let his and Kourtney Kardashian’s baby name slip!

Travis Barker appears to have disclosed the name of his and Kourtney Kardashian's soon-to-be-born son.The couple, who are expecting their first child together, announced in June that they were having a baby boy. During his appearance on the One Life One Chance podcast with Toby Morse, Travis revealed that Kourtney is due to give birth on Halloween or within the first week of November.The Blink-182 drummer said: “There was a benefit in Hawaii that we were gonna do, but it’s the week that Rocky’s due.” Host Toby chimed in: “Rocky Thirteen Barker,” to which Travis confirmed: “Rocky Thirteen Barker!” “That’s such a hard name man,” Toby continued.

Karol G is giving fans a glimpse of her well-deserved tropical vacation. The Colombian singer was surrounded by her closest friends during a recent trip to Hawaii, where she took a moment to relax, swim in the ocean, work on her tan, and even show off her best dance moves.Following the success of her ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ concert tour, the singer decided to vacation in Hawaii, sharing some of the most fun moments of her getaway, apart from showing off her incredible figure in different ensembles, including a side-tie black bikini and a colorful swimsuit.“Life is great,” Karol G wrote in Spanish, sharing a mirror selfie wearing a black bikini with her hair still wet from the ocean.

Valerie Wu Intern Before starring as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla,” Jacob Elordi was only familiar with the King of Rock and Roll from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch.” During a recent appearance on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon,” Elordi sat down to discuss his role in the film, which centers on the life of Priscilla Presley (Cailee Spaeny) and her relationship with Elvis. “The most I know of Elvis was in ‘Lilo & Stitch,'” Elordi admitted.

In a major boon to Los Angeles area cord cutters, Spectrum SportsNet and the Los Angeles Lakers today announced the launch of what’s being called Spectrum SportsNet+, a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service that will deliver a 24/7 feed of Spectrum SportsNet programming, including live Lakers games and behind-the-scenes Lakers content, to sports enthusiasts.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Back in January of this year, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul took a trip to Four Reasons Resort Maui, a luxurious oceanfront property off the Wailea coast in Hawaii where, for a night, they surprised guests by taking up shop behind the lobby lounge bar to pour up a variety of cocktails using their very own Dos Hombres Mezcal.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief No Maori Allowed, directed by Corinna Hunziger was named the winner of the Pasifika Award and recipient of a $5,000 cash prize at the Hawaii International Film Festival. It recounts the story of a teacher who unearths a secret past in the town of Pukekohe. Thet causes M?ori community figures to come forward to share personal stories that shaped their lives.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Wanda Sykes will embark on her “Please & Thank You” comedy tour in 2024, the veteran stand-up comedian’s first major tour in six years, Variety can report exclusively. The first 29 dates of the tour will begin on March 1 in Concord, N.H., and carry through June 15 in Kansas City, Mo., with more dates to be added into the fall.

Vanna White is giving fans a rare glimpse into her personal life!

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EXCLUSIVE: Blue Bayou filmmaker Justin Chon has signed with WME and Blue Marble Management for representation.