Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman have pitched the mobile-based service as quick entertainment for viewers on the go.
“You leave the house every morning with a little TV in your pocket.
It’s called your smartphone,” Whitman said in 2018.
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“During the day, you have these in-between moments.
Ten minutes here, 15 minutes there, where you want to see something great.”
Quibi will launch April 6 with a two-tier pricing system: $4.99 with ads, $7.99 without.
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The pilot was shopped around (even screening at the Sundance Film Festival) but never picked up.
Now, it finally comes to Quibi.
The short film on which it is based has been called a “CalifornianNapoleon Dynamite.
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Meanwhile, her mom-turned-bailiff, Pepper Thai, maintains order in the courtroom.
We have no objections.
Sadly, it looks like giant checks will not be involved.
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Interior designers Mikel Welch and Joelle Uzyel will host the series.
Hopefully that doesn’t just mean a personalized rap verse for each guest.
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Nikki Fre$h
Nicole Richie, rapper?
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(Available April 6)
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Guests will includeIlana Glazer,D’Arcy Carden, andRachel Bloom.
(Guest judges will include Wolfgang Puck,Jane Krakowski, andDan Levy.)
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That’s what we’d call extreme cooking.
When the FBI indicts him, Correia vows to fight the charges and clear his name.
Funke will seek out rare and unique pasta shapes and techniques in an effort to keep these traditions alive.
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The first season focuses on Canada, with Canadian exportWill Arnetthosting.
Guests will includeJason Bateman,Patton Oswalt, andGame of Thrones’John Bradley.
(Available April 6)
Elba vs. Block
Is there anythingIdris Elbacan’t do?
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AfterDJ’ing at Coachella, the actor ventures into the realm of stunt driving with this eight-episode series.
Can we change WWE to stand for Woman Wrestler Empowerment?
As if that weren’t enough, they’ll also be plagued by surprise obstacles.
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And you thoughtDancing With the Starswas strenuous.
Our host Heather Gardner will also provide classically EW commentary, including which show won the night.
Saturday’s and Sunday’s reports will take a different approach, taking closer looks at a single story.
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(Available April 6)
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Quibi will also offer news content from Telemundo.
(Available April 6)
Close Up, by E!
News will deliver daily reports on celebrity and pop culture.
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“Andie MacDowellwill also star, in an undisclosed role.
The show will apparently take placeseveral years after the movie.
She soon realizes, however, that she’s actually playing for her life.
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(Namely vampires, werewolves, and the like.)
Heartbeats:A dramedy from writers Ben York Jones and Michael Mohan (Netflix’sEverything Sucks!
Mapleworth Murders:From EPsLorne MichaelsandSeth Meyerscomes this comedic mystery-procedural, written byPaula Pell(A.P.
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Bio) and John Lutz (30 Rock), who also star alongsideJ.
B. Smoove(Curb Your Enthusiasm) and Hayley Magnus (The Dressmaker).
“Dave Francostars as Poole, withO’Shea Jackson Jr.andDaryl Hannahalso starring, andBill MurrayandAlyssa Milanoin recurring roles.
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Varsity Blues:A"modern take"on the 1999James Van Der Beek-starring film is in production.
Winos:Thomas Lennonis masterminding this series as creator, writer, executive producer, and star.
Comedic fish-out-of-water antics will presumably abound.
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They soon discover keeping a relationship is harder than Andie Anderson made it look.
Their life is upended when a tech billionaire puts in a bid to buy the land.
Kendall and matriarchKris Jennerwill also appear on the show, as well as executive-produce.
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Miraculously, she’s rescued by a retired cop, and the pair begin plotting to gaslight her husband.
:Quibi is in the revival business, too.
Black Coffee:Gabrielle Unionwill executive-produce this series from writer-director Morgan Cooper.
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Horror
Spielberg’s After Dark:Appointment TV is back, sorta.
Tomie:Quibi sees Netflix’slive-actionCowboy Bebopand raises itTomie.
(We’re talking sushi on a single grain of rice.
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The series follows the young men on the team, who seek to balance their lives in complicated surroundings.
Each episode will feature a celebrity guest creating a floral centerpiece with Harris.
How will it differ fromThe VoiceorAmerican Idol?
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Unclear, but Katzenberg promises it will be “unique and differentiated.”
Why didn’t Terry Gross think of this?
Special focus will be given to “the millennial members” who are guiding the brands toward the future.
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Not to worry Olmec will still be there.
In pop culture math terms,The Hot DropequalsThe Bachelorplus Tinder timesAmerican Idol.
Interviews and “stylized recreations” reveal how the items ultimately helped solve the crime.
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Moving the Needle With Dr.
Woo:Celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Let’s Go Atsuko!
Should be the most lemony-fresh series on Quibi.
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It’s described as “self-help through storytelling” and executive-produced byWill Arnett.
Originally set to debut at launch, this show has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Drop:A curated news show focusing on the hip-hop industry and culture.
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[This article was originally published June 13, 2019, and has been updated with new information.]
