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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ABC News to launch new show on Disney+
By Published: Updated: A pair of fresh-faced correspondents have been tapped to co-host a new daily streaming show for ABC News as the network faces stiff competition from its rivals. Rachel Scott and James Longman will co-anchor 'What You Need to Know' on Disney+, which debuts on July 21 and airs each weekday at 6 a.m. ET. The show, which is the first original news show designed for the streaming service, arrives as networks attempt to recapture young consumers who have fled TV for streaming. Last week, ABC World News Tonight host David Muir, 51, was beaten by NBC News' new primetime host Tom Llamas in the key 25-54 demographic for the first time. An insider at the time told the Daily Mail that ABC execs were already unsettled by Llamas' impact during his first month as Nightly News host. ABC's Good Morning America - while barely ahead of Today in total viewers - is trailing NBC in the advertiser-coveted group as well. The morning show is led by the network's other fixture, George Stephanopoulos, formerly ABC News' chief anchor, who now co-hosts GMA with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. He once was ABC News' chief anchor but is no longer. All three turned down a chance to host the television network's troubled afternoon edition of the morning show, known as GMA3, sources told Daily Mail in April. The new Disney+ show boasts GMA3's old tagline as its title. 'It's the first thing you will see on Disney+ as you wake up,' ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic told Variety on Monday, describing a more short-form format that combines breaking news, entertainment segments, and viral videos, Each episode will be available on demand for 24 hours before refreshing with a new episode. '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,' added Scott, a 32-year-old senior political correspondent for the network. 'And sometimes they don't have a lot of time to do it. And so, this is going to be just the platform for them to get up to speed on the top stories.' Longman, the network's 39-year-old London-based chief international correspondent, added: 'I'm going to be able to do this wherever I go in the world. '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.' Both will retain their regular roles while co-hosting the new show. Disney+ currently airs live breaking news and replays of Good Morning America, Nightline, and World News Tonight. The new show will not air on ABC, the network confirmed, unlike the struggling GMA3, which has recently seen a revolving door of co-hosts following the abrupt exits of co-hosts Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan. On-air talents from other hours and elsewhere across the network have been asked to host the show more frequently in what a source described to the Daily Mail as an 'evolution of the show.' In March, a network spokesperson told that Daily Mail that ABC News was in the process of ' unifying all day parts under the GMA umbrella and team.' ABC's next timeslot is held by The View, whose mainstay Whoopi Goldberg last week whined that her job can 'feel like hell' after returning from a two-week break following backlash over her controversial comments on Iran. Muir, meanwhile, has been a primetime mainstay for 11 years, succeeding Diane Sawyer in 2014 when World News Tonight still trailed NBC in total viewers. Muir has held the primetime crown for the past nine years running. But three straight weeks of growth with total viewers under his rival, Llamas, have caught the attention of ABC News bosses, a source told the Daily Mail last week. 'There is a growing concern that Muir's once-apparent predecessor is already showing promising signs - and it's starting to reflect in the ratings,' the source said.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
ABC exalts two wild-card anchors with new daily show... as long-serving heavyweights battle rivals in the ratings
A pair of fresh-faced correspondents have been tapped to co-host a new daily streaming show for ABC News as the network faces stiff competition from its rivals. Rachel Scott and James Longman will co-anchor 'What You Need to Know' on Disney+, which debuts on July 21 and airs each weekday at 6 a.m. ET. The show, which is the first original news show designed for the streaming service, arrives as networks attempt to recapture young consumers who have fled TV for streaming. Last week, ABC World News Tonight host David Muir, 51, was beaten by NBC News' new primetime host Tom Llamas in the key 25-54 demographic for the first time. An insider at the time told the Daily Mail that ABC execs were already unsettled by Llamas' impact during his first month as Nightly News host. ABC's Good Morning America - while barely ahead of Today in total viewers - is trailing NBC in the advertiser-coveted group as well. The morning show is led by the network's other fixture, George Stephanopoulos, formerly ABC News' chief anchor, who now co-hosts GMA with Robin Roberts and Michael Strahan. He once was ABC News' chief anchor but is no longer. All three turned down a chance to host the television network's troubled afternoon edition of the morning show, known as GMA3, sources told Daily Mail in April. The new Disney+ show boasts GMA3's old tagline as its title. 'It's the first thing you will see on Disney+ as you wake up,' ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic told Variety on Monday, describing a more short-form format that combines breaking news, entertainment segments, and viral videos, Each episode will be available on demand for 24 hours before refreshing with a new episode. '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,' added Scott, a 32-year-old senior political correspondent for the network. 'And sometimes they don't have a lot of time to do it. And so, this is going to be just the platform for them to get up to speed on the top stories.' Longman, the network's 39-year-old London-based chief international correspondent, added: 'I'm going to be able to do this wherever I go in the world. '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.' Both will retain their regular roles while co-hosting the new show. Disney+ currently airs live breaking news and replays of Good Morning America, Nightline, and World News Tonight. The new show will not air on ABC, the network confirmed, unlike the struggling GMA3, which has recently seen a revolving door of co-hosts following the abrupt exits of co-hosts Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan. On-air talents from other hours and elsewhere across the network have been asked to host the show more frequently in what a source described to the Daily Mail as an 'evolution of the show.' In March, a network spokesperson told that Daily Mail that ABC News was in the process of 'unifying all day parts under the GMA umbrella and team.' ABC's next timeslot is held by The View, whose mainstay Whoopi Goldberg last week whined that her job can 'feel like hell' after returning from a two-week break following backlash over her controversial comments on Iran. Muir, meanwhile, has been a primetime mainstay for 11 years, succeeding Diane Sawyer in 2014 when World News Tonight still trailed NBC in total viewers. Muir has held the primetime crown for the past nine years running. But three straight weeks of growth with total viewers under his rival, Llamas, have caught the attention of ABC News bosses, a source told the Daily Mail last week. 'There is a growing concern that Muir's once-apparent predecessor is already showing promising signs - and it's starting to reflect in the ratings,' the source said.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- Entertainment
ABC News and Disney+ announce new daily show 'What You Need to Know'
ABC News and Disney+ on Monday announced "What You Need to Know," a new weekday news show anchored by chief international correspondent James Longman and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott, which will premiere on Monday, July 21, exclusively on Disney+. The short-form streaming series will be ABC News' first original daily news program created for Disney+, with episodes premiering at 6 a.m. ET. "What You Need to Know" is the fast, fresh way to stay ahead of the conversation as viewers start their day. From breaking headlines and the day's biggest stories to entertainment buzz and viral videos, the show has everything you need to know. "What You Need to Know" will be available on demand on Disney+ for 24 hours before refreshing with the next day's news and headlines. "We are proud to launch this innovative series with Rachel and James, who meet viewers where they are with essential news, context and analysis to help them better understand the world around us," Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a release. "This new effort expands ABC News' significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences on the platform." "'What You Need to Know' is reimagining what a news experience can look like for Disney+ subscribers -- delivering smart, bite-sized commentary on the stories that matter most," Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+, said. "With the trusted voices of ABC News at the helm, this show marks an exciting evolution of our news offering." "We are excited to embark on this journey with Disney+, a show that reimagines how you get your news," Longman and Scott said in a joint statement. "'What You Need to Know' is built for the speed of the scrolling era; cutting through the noise by offering essential news in an easily digestible and accessible package wherever you are."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ABC News to Launch Daily Short-Form News Program on Disney+, ‘What You Need to Know'
Disney+ is getting into the news business. Starting later this month, the streamer will launch a daily short-form news program produced by ABC News called 'What You Need to Know.' Anchored by James Longman and Rachel Scott, each episode of the show will launch at 6 a.m. on weekdays and will run 8-10 minutes in length as Longman and Scott recap the biggest news headlines. Each episode will be available to stream for 24 hours until the next new episode comes online. More from TheWrap ABC News to Launch Daily Short-Form News Program on Disney+, 'What You Need to Know' 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Winners Revealed: Which Couple Won the $100,000 Prize? 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Star Julia Garner Schools Critics of Silver Surfer 'Genderswap' – Because Duh, It Isn't One JD Vance Met With Protestors, Boos and Some Cheers During Disneyland Vacation | Video 'This new effort expands ABC News' significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences,' Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News, said in a statement. More to come… The post ABC News to Launch Daily Short-Form News Program on Disney+, 'What You Need to Know' appeared first on TheWrap.
