Entertainment
TV Show Cancellations and Responses
‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony Pictures TV. Meanwhile, Prime Video canceled ‘Spider-Noir’ after one season, but greenlit another series based on Sony’s Marvel characters. Alexandra Artrip responded to recasting concerns for the upcoming Practical Magic sequel.
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Variety
It was a dark and stormy night for “Spider-Noir.” The Prime Video/MGM+ series, starring Nicolas Cage in his first-ever regular TV role, has been canceled after eight episodes and won’t return for a Season 2. The news comes even as “Spider-Noir” heads into the first weekend of Emmy ceremonies with 11
2026-09-04 21:00 UTC
Deadline
Prime Video has opted not to proceed with a second season of the superhero series Spider-Noir starring Nicholas Cage. Spider-Noir was the second series ordered and first to make it to the screen under a multi-title deal between Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television based on IP from Sony Pi
2026-09-04 21:00 UTC
Variety
“Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton has been fired from the game show, Sony Pictures TV confirmed. “Following a thorough investigation, Jim Thornton’s employment with ‘Wheel of Fortune’ has been terminated, effective immediately,” the studio said in a statem
2026-09-04 21:02 UTC