NBC ordered two comedy pilots, including a later-in-life romantic comedy produced by Jamie Lee Curtis and a therapist-focused comedy starring Jane Lynch and Katey Sagal, according to Variety on January 29, 2026. The romantic comedy is titled "Newlyweds" and is written and executive produced by Gail Lerner. The other pilot is an untitled comedy about therapists who are also best friends.
In other entertainment news, HBO Max continued to expand its feature-length content, including Oscar-nominated films and documentaries, Wired reported. Among the highlights are "The Smashing Machine," a biopic about MMA fighter Mark Kerr starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, and "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!," a two-part documentary celebrating the comedy legend's career.
The entertainment industry also saw Variety appoint Jeff Cooper as Group Senior Vice President of Consumer Partnerships, effective January 30th, to bolster their consumer business, according to multiple news sources. Cooper, a media veteran with over 20 years of experience at companies like Condé Nast and ESPN, will report to Variety's publisher and co-president, Dea Lawrence, and focus on driving revenue growth.
Looking ahead, a Beatles film series is slated for 2028, according to multiple news sources.
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