Samuel L. Jackson To Reprise Nick Fury Role In Marvel Series In The Works At Disney+

The project is in its early stages and details are being kept under wraps, but we’re told Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot) will write and executive produce, and Marvel Studios will produce. - Denise Petski & Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘Rashomon’ Series From Amblin Television in Development at HBO Max

The project, which has been in the works since late 2018, will not be a direct adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film, but will retain the key plot device. It is described as a drama centering around a grisly sexual assault and murder, and the unraveling mystery seen through multiple characters’ competing narratives. - Will Thorne, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

'The Boys' Spinoff in the Works at Amazon | Hollywood Reporter

The untitled spinoff, written by The Boys executive producer Craig Rosenberg, is set at America's only college exclusively for young superheroes — which is run by the shady corporation Vought International. Like the parent show, the spinoff is expected to be a very TV-MA series — described as part college show and part Hunger Games — that follows the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. - Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Alan Arkin Not Returning To ‘The Kominsky Method’ For Netflix Series’ Third & Final Season

Alan Arkin, who played Norman opposite Michael Douglas’ Sandy in the first two seasons of the Golden Globe-winning comedy, has left the Chuck Lorre-created show ahead of its upcoming third and final season. - Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Carey Mulligan Joins Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein Netflix Movie 'Maestro' | Hollywood Reporter

Bradley Cooper has tapped Carey Mulligan to play Felicia, the wife of legendary composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, in his upcoming Netflix musical drama Maestro. - Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ Canceled After One Season at Netflix

“We can confirm that there will not be an additional season of ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.’ We know fans are eager to learn how this chapter of ‘The Dark Crystal’ saga concludes and we’ll look for ways to tell that story in the future,” said executive producer Lisa Henson. - Will Thorne, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Peacock Launches on Roku Across the U.S.

The availability of the Peacock app on Roku devices and Roku-enabled TVs comes after NBCU and the platform company buried the hatchet last Friday, in a broad deal that included renewing the deal to keep NBC’s TV Everywhere channels on Roku and the addition of NBC content to the free Roku Channel. - Todd Spangler, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

NBCUniversal, Roku reach video distribution deal

The standoff echoed similar disagreements from the cable industry, in which cable system operators would come to an impasse with the companies that operated broadcast or cable channels. Such disagreements are often short-lived, with the companies eventually agreeing to terms. - Dylan Byers, NBC News [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

4K YouTube videos still not compatible with tvOS 14, picture-in-picture removed from website - 9to5Mac

The official YouTube support later confirmed on Twitter that users will indeed be able to play 4K videos on Apple TV with tvOS 14, but this feature is not yet enabled. Most likely the YouTube app will be updated to be fully compatible with tvOS 14, so users will have to wait a bit longer to get the 4K option. - Filipe Espósito, 9to5Mac.com [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

DC Universe Rebranding as Comics-Centric Platform | Hollywood Reporter

The newly-renamed DC Universe Infinite will launch in the U.S in January, offering DC catalog titles sixth months after their on-sale date — currently, DCU has a year-long wait. It will also grant earlier access to DC’s expanding line-up of digital-first titles including DCeased: Hope at World’s End, Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red, and Injustice: Year Zero. Additionally, the service will debut DC Universe Infinite Originals, all-new exclusive content created for the service and featuring fan-favorite characters. A global expansion is planned for the service starting in the summer. - Graeme McMillan, The Hollywood Reporter [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Trump Administration Bans TikTok, WeChat App Downloads in U.S. as of Sept. 20

The new rules, issued Friday by the Commerce Department, is pursuant to President Trump’s executive orders signed Aug. 6, 2020, banning business transactions with TikTok and WeChat as of Sept. 20. That means Apple’s App Store and Google Play, for example, will be barred from offering downloads of the apps or updates to users in the U.S. - Todd Spangler, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Mckenna Grace Joins Cast As Season 4 Production Resumes

Grace will recur as Mrs. Keyes, a sharply intelligent, teenaged wife of a much older Commander who rules her farm and household with confidence. She has a rebellious, subversive streak, and is calm and pious on the outside with turmoil, even insanity, on the inside. - Nellie Andreeva, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘Lucifer’ Leaps to Top of Nielsen’s Weekly Streaming Rankings

The Tom Ellis show has rocketed its way to the top of Nielsen’s weekly top 10 shows on streaming list for the week of Aug. 17, removing “The Umbrella Academy” from top spot for the first time. Season 5 of “Lucifer” premiered that week, hence its hellishly strong performance. - Will Thorne, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

YouTube Outlines Cases Where It Allows Videos With Nudity, Hate Speech, Violence and Bullying

To help determine whether a video might qualify for an EDSA exception, “we look at multiple factors, including the video title, descriptions and the context provided in the video’s audio or imagery,” Grosack wrote. “These decisions are nuanced and context is important. And we know it can be tricky for creators and viewers to understand why one video stays up while another is taken down.” - Todd Spangler, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Disney's Mulan Crushes All Competition on Pirate Sites * TorrentFreak

Various surveys have shown that the most common motivation for pirates is “because it’s free.” This cost factor definitely plays a role in Mulan’s release. The pricing differs from country to country but in the US it’s $29.99, which sits on top of the $6.99 monthly subscription. - Ernesto Van der Sar, TorrentFreak [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

‘The Mandalorian’ And Baby Yoda Win Big At Creative Arts Emmys

In all, The Mandalorian has racked up 15 total Emmy nominations. With its traction, it is more than likely it will collect more Emmys on the final two Creative Arts Emmy nights as well as during Sunday’s Primetime Emmys on ABC. It is also up for Outstanding Drama Series as well as Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for Taika Waititi’s role as droid IG-11 and Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series for Giancarlo Esposito’s performance as Moff Gideon. - Dino-Ray Ramos, Deadline Hollywood [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

John Lennon Documentary to Premiere on BritBox

With a new album to promote, “Double Fantasy” with Yoko Ono, Lennon spoke candidly to Peebles about everything from The Beatles break-up, his relationship with Paul McCartney, political issues in the U.S. and U.K., his family and his homesickness for Liverpool. He also talked about working with Phil Spector, Elton John, Mick Jagger and David Bowie and how he produced many of his solo albums, which included anthems such as “Imagine” and “Give Peace A Chance.” - Naman Ramachandran, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

CBS All Access will become Paramount+ in 2021

Leading up to the early 2021 rebrand to Paramount+, CBS All Access will expand its content offering to more than 30,000 episodes and movies and continue to develop additional original series. In July, the service added more than 3,500 episodes from networks including BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Smithsonian Channel. - Ben Munson, FierceVideo [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

Netflix Orders Animated ‘Good Times’ Series from Norman Lear, Steph Curry, Seth MacFarlane (EXCLUSIVE)

Netflix has given a 10-episode, straight-to-series order to a new animated take on Norman Lear’s classic sitcom “Good Times.” Lear and his Act III Prods. shingle is partnering with basketball star Steph Curry and his production company, Unanimous Media, as well as Seth MacFarlane and his shingle Fuzzy Door, to develop the show. - Micheal Schneider, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]

YouTube Announces TikTok Copycat ‘YouTube Shorts’ for 15-Second Videos

Like TikTok, the YouTube Shorts tool features a multi-segment camera to edit multiple video clips together, and will feature a library of songs to include as backing tracks for videos. Also mimicking TikTok, YouTube Shorts includes speed controls that “give you the flexibility to be creative in your performance” as well as a timer and countdown “to easily record, hands-free,” according to Jaffe. - Todd Spangler, Variety [via/web:http://streaming-tv.us]