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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ABC News To Produce First Original Daily News Show For Disney+ With ‘What You Need To Know' Series
ABC News will debut its first original daily news show for Disney+ on July 21, with What You Need To Know, anchored by James Longman and Rachel Scott. Each episode will premiere at 6 a.m. ET, and will be available on demand for the next 24 hours before a new show drops. Per the network, the show will be 'a fast, fresh way to stay ahead of the conversation as viewers start their day.' More from Deadline Donald Trump Threatens To Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship; She Calls Him "A Danger To The Nation" In Response - Update Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Carrying Out Indiscriminate Immigration Raids In Los Angeles David Gergen Dies: CNN Political Analyst & Presidential Adviser Was 83 ABC News' GMA3 had the What You Need To Know tagline in its title for the past five years, but that was recently shortened to simply GMA3. Good Morning America's executive producer Simone Swink now oversees the third hour, with GMA personalities serving as hosts. Longman, chief international correspondent, and Scott, senior political correspondent, also have hosted. Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a statement, 'This new effort expands ABC News' significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences.' Disney+ already features on demand access to ABC News' Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis, Nightline as well as ABC News Live streaming news channel. Best of Deadline 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out? 'The Buccaneers' Season 2 Soundtrack: From Griff To Sabrina Carpenter 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
James Longman, Rachel Scott Will Anchor ABC News' Daily Short-Form Show for Disney+
The newest show on Disney+ is likely to have more surprising plot twists than any Marvel movie and more oddball characters than the latest series from 'Star Wars.' What is it? The news. More from Variety ABC News Overhauls 'GMA3' Anchors Eva Pilgrim Jumps to 'Inside Edition' from ABC News' 'GMA3' Jon Stewart Slams ABC News as 'So Stupid' for Firing Reporter Terry Moran Over Criticizing Trump's Chief of Staff: 'They're a F--ing Joke' In its first original daily program designed specifically for the streaming service, ABC News will, starting each weekday at 6 a.m., dispatch James Longman and Rachel Scott to give viewers an 8-to-10-minute recap of the latest headlines. The former may hold forth often from the White House or other powerful seat in Washington, D.C. while the latter offers updates from the many overseas locales he regularly visits. And the Disney news division has plans to expand the show, 'What You Need to Know,' to other times for Disney+ subscribers. The series debuts July 21. 'It's the first thing you will see on Disney+ as you wake up,' says Almin Karamehmedovic, the president of ABC News, during a recent interview. Each episode' will be available on demand on Disney+ for 24 hours before refreshing with a new report. Other ABC News programs are already available to the company's streaming subscribers. Two-hour '20/20' true-crime tales regularly draw Hulu viewers, while a and a search on Disney+ reveals the presence of dozens of episodes from staples like 'Good Morning America' and 'World News Tonight.' Like its rivals, however, ABC News is eager to get more of its journalism in front of digital audiences, who often have different expectations from programming than their counterparts watching traditional TV. 'Americans have a lot going on in their lives. They want to stay up to speed on what's happening, not only here at home, but also internationally as well. And sometimes they don't have a lot of time to do it,' says Scott. 'And so, this is going to be just the platform for them to get up to speed on the top stories.' Bringing an ABC News program specifically to Disney+ is the latest move by the units' corporate parent to widen the streaming service's thematic aperture. Disney+ was originally built to lure kids and families to Disney's colorful entertainment programming, but in recent months, there has been new emphasis on getting subscribers to 'bundle' the streamer with other services, such as Hulu and ESPN+ — and making the process of jumping from one to the other as simple as clicking on a home-page tile. Two new developments will let the company do even more to bolster its streaming operations. Disney is set to launch in the fall a new ESPN service that will include its linear TV programming (a new edition of 'SportsCenter' designed expressly for Disney+ has already been unveiled). And by the end of July, Disney will control all of Hulu, after striking a deal with Comcast to buy that company's 33% stake in the streamer for and with control of Hulu slated to be firmly under Disney with an acquisition of Comcast's one-third stake schedule for late this month for nearly $439 million. Don't look for Longman and Scott to sit alongside each other in a glitzy studio. Each anchor is likely to deliver information from wherever they need to be in the course of their reporting day. Neither is giving up regular duties — Scott is ABC News' senior political correspondent, while Longman is its London-based chief international correspondent — and both will be able to contribute to the new show, which will be delivered live to tape, from wherever their duties take them. 'I'm going to be able to do this wherever I go in the world,' says Longman. 'I could have been doing it from Iraq, when Israel attacked Iran. I could have been doing it for from Ukraine. So, this is a way to take the audience with us into the places we're going, yes, to tell them what's going on in the world in the United States, but also give them that a little bit of insight into what we're doing every single day,' More TV-news mainstays are asking their reporters, anchors and correspondents to tackle additional duties. Both NBC News and CBS News have evening-news anchors who combine their daily tasks tied to those signature broadcasts with a daily streaming host assignment. CNN has Kaitlan Collins working the White House beat and anchoring its 9 p.m. hour. Many news outlets have also worked to find out what news aficionados want from the broadband medium. CNN each weekday serves up '5 Things,' a 6-to-7-minute program anchored by Kate Bolduan, for subscribers to its HBO Max outlet. During the show, an energetic Bolduan offers up a review of top stories, then reminds viewers they just saw 'the five things you need to know to get your day going. Now – get going.' NBC News, meanwhile, has for years produced 'Stay Tuned,' a news program aimed at the young viewers who use the Snap short-form messaging app. Both companies have worked to extend these programs to such venues as podcasting or TikTok. ABC News' Scott and Longman expect to veer away from the traditional news trappings. 'It's definitely a shake up,' of the usual news formats, says Scott. 'The two of us are not going to be behind the desk at all. We're going to be wherever the story is, whether that's in Washington, D.C., or out on the road.' The idea behind the program, says Longman, 'is to try to reach new audiences, to find people where they are, with short snapshots of daily headlines. You really want to grab people's attention' by taking news 'to people in a really short, digestible way, but making it conversational, having the kind of conversation with people at home that you would have with friends about the news.' ABC News could learn as much from 'What You Need to Know' as viewers. The news division is, like its counterparts, experimenting with a bevy of concepts to see which ones strike a chord with the younger viewers who use streaming as their primary means of watching video. CBS News has dispatched Major Garrett and John Dickerson to lead streaming programs, while NBC News has spotlighted streaming hours from Hallie Jackson and Tom Llamas. All these programs are surfacing as scrutiny intensifies on the economics of TV news in the streaming era. A parade of prominent anchors has stepped away or moved to independent operations in recent months, and there are growing questions about how the traditional outlets will attract new talent or marshal resources to cover important stories. One way is to start working to attract viewers flocking to new media venues. 'We really want to grow,' says Karamehmedovic, the ABC News president. 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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Good Morning America host departs with VERY mysterious note from bosses
GMA3 host DeMarco Morgan is leaving ABC News, Daily Mail can reveal. In a memo sent to staff Monday, ABC News boss Almin Karamehmedovic said Morgan 'has decided to begin a new journey,' without elaborating. Hours earlier, it was revealed that Morgan's GMA3 cohost, Eva Pilgrim, was leaving the show as well, taking over anchor duties for Inside Edition. Morgan had been noticeably absent from GMA3 in recent weeks, with his last appearance on June 13. Karamehmedovic did not specify a destination for Morgan and instead talked up his achievements. 'Earlier in his career, DeMarco worked as a correspondent and anchor at network news and various local stations in Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York before joining ABC News in 2022 based in Los Angeles,' a section of the memo read. 'He took on the role of co-anchor of GMA3 just over two years ago where throughout his reporting, his mission of telling stories of perseverance and giving back stood out.' Karamehmedovic concluded by thanking Morgan 'for his kindness and many contributions' to the network. 'His devotion to journalism and sharing with others is evident in everything he touches.' A source told the Daily Mail that the move is part of an 'evolution of the show' that has been in the works for weeks, rather than a 'shakeup.' The source said hosts from various Good Morning America teams have stepped in to guest host for weeks, after a wave of layoffs in March that left GMA3 'gutted,' Status reported at the time. An insider close to the network told the Daily Mail in April that heavy hitters Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan had all turned down offers to host GMA3, holding out for more money. The trio also feared the program had become 'toxic' following the highly publicized affair of former co-hosts TJ Holmes and Amy Robach. 'After TJ and Amy, it's a toxic hour they want no part of,' the source said. 'They are going to want a lot more money to do any extra work,' the insider added, citing layoffs and other staffers being told to do more with less. A rep at the time said ABC was in the process of 'unifying all day parts under the GMA umbrella and team, and that includes seeing all members of the extended GMA family in the third hour,' including Stephanopoulos, Roberts, and Strahan. In recent months, Morgan and Pilgrim have been joined by co-hosts like Will Reever, Ginger Zee, Rhiannon Ally, and Gio Benitez. Morgan and Pilgrim were officially tapped as replacements for disgraced co-hosts Holmes and Robach in May 2023, after the Daily Mail revealed their scandalous affair that ultimately got them fired. A former CBS affiliate reporter, Morgan had yet to host an episode from the show's new digs in Downtown Manhattan. In March, a source told the Daily Mail GMA's third hour 'isn't going anywhere' and that 'GMA3 is here to stay.' In April, an insider told the New York Post that 'GMA3 won't be there at the end of the summer.'
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Good Morning America host quits with VERY mysterious note from bosses
GMA3 host DeMarco Morgan is leaving ABC News, Daily Mail can reveal. In a memo sent to staffers Monday, ABC News boss Almin Karamehmedovic said Morgan 'has decided to begin a new journey', without elaborating further. The Daily Mail obtained the note after it was sent out, at 2:54pm ET. Hours before, it was revealed Morgan's cohost, Eva Pilgrim, was leaving the show as well, for Inside Edition. Karamehmedovic, 52, did not specify a destination for Morgan in the internal memo Monday. This is a breaking news story; please check back for updates.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ABC News Announces Newsroom Promotions In New York And D.C.
ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic announced a series of promotions in its New York and Washington, D.C. newsrooms. Jennifer Metz has been named executive producer of special events and news specials planning, and will continue her role as senior producer at World News Tonight. She will lead all prearranged special reports, and will report to Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live, and work closely with Karamehmedovic and World News Tonight executive producer Chris Dinan. Molly Shaker, who is executive producer of special events, will oversee breaking news special events. 'By dividing responsibilities under Seni's leadership, Jenn and Molly will ensure we're always at the top of our game when it comes to both breaking and pre-planned live coverage,' Karamehmedovic wrote in a memo to staffers. More from Deadline Terry Moran Defends His Trump-Stephen Miller Social Media Post That Led To ABC News Exit: "It Was Something That Was In My Heart And Mind" Trump's Company Unveils New Mobile Cellular Service Venture "T1 Phone" Live Video Platform 2WAY To Partner With Patrick Soon-Shiong On 'Cancer Decoded' Series John Santucci will be senior executive producer and managing editor, investigative unit and strategic initiatives. He'll lead the investigative unit and 'will work closely with Katie DenDaas, Josh Margolin, Aron Katersky and our Washington D.C. bureau to ensure ABC News remains a leader in breaking and long-form investigative reporting,' Karamehmedovic wrote. Santucci will report to Tienabeso. He'll also work with platform leaders on developing original reports and projects across the ABC News Group, such as debates and town halls, and work closely with Karamehmedovic and various news teams. Katherine Faulders has been named the Washington, D.C. bureau managing editor, a newly created position, and will will 'help drive coverage of our Washington D.C.-based reporting in real time,' Karamehmedovic wrote, managing editorial teams while continuing to report. 'She will oversee the various reporting units, ensure collaboration and foster innovation — all as part of the new structure outlined at our recent town hall,' he wrote. 'This will also help prioritize our reporting verticals and ensure teams stay focused on the most important and consequential stories.' Faulders will report to Rick Klein, Washington, D.C. bureau chief and vice president. Ben Siegel was promoted to deputy political director and coordinating producer, and will report to political director Averi Harper. He will help manage political coverage and the embed program and will continue to report for network platforms. Best of Deadline 'Bachelor in Paradise' Cast Announcement: See Who Is Headed To The Beach For Season 10 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
