The television industry is in the middle of a full-on reboot revolution. The Hollywood Reporter's Michael O'Connell joins Cheddar to discuss how the trend is changing the way Hollywood does business. From "Fuller House" to "Will and Grace," the model is paying off on both streaming and broadcast.
O'Connell explains how Netflix led the charge in reviving beloved shows. The senior writer reveals how the success of "Fuller House" showed the industry that reboots were a viable revenue source. The streamer followed things up with revivals of "One Day at a Time" and "Gilmore Girls."
Finally, O'Connell walks us through the changing economics of the reboot landscape. He reveals how a show's original creator can dictate whether a reboot is worth the expense. The senior writer also reveals which upcoming reboot he's looking forward to most.
Merriam-Webster has fully revised its popular “Collegiate” dictionary with over 5,000 new words. They include “petrichor,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.” Also “cold brew,” “rizz,” “dad bod,” “hard pass,” “cancel culture” and more.
Chris and Betsey Mercado share how Objective Zero’s peer‑support app, resources & trained pathfinders are fighting veteran suicide & building community.
The original Birkin bag created by Hermès for Jane Birkin in 1984 is up for auction in Paris. Sotheby’s expects the iconic bag to sell for hundreds of thousands of euros on Thursday.