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"2024's Must-See TV and Streaming Guide: What to Watch This January"
entertainment2 years ago

"2024's Must-See TV and Streaming Guide: What to Watch This January"

The 2024 television landscape is set to be dynamic, with potential release shifts due to production delays from WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Highly anticipated shows include Netflix's "Stranger Things" and "One Piece," as well as the second seasons of "Squid Game" and "Severance." The industry is also focusing on inclusive storytelling and supporting diverse creatives. Key players to watch are Netflix, with its promising "Avatar: The Last Airbender" live-action series, and companies like Paramount and Warner Bros./Max, which may merge. There's speculation about Amazon potentially acquiring Warner Bros. from Discovery. Fans can look forward to new merchandise collaborations and immersive experiences, with a resurgence of fan conventions like San Diego Comic-Con.

TGI Fridays Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Restructuring Efforts
business2 years ago

TGI Fridays Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide Amid Restructuring Efforts

TGI Fridays has closed 36 "underperforming" restaurants across 12 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as part of a strategic move to optimize operations. The closures are accompanied by a shakeup in executive ranks and the sale of some locations to former CEO Ray Blanchette. Despite the closures, the company has offered transfer opportunities to about 80% of affected employees and is focusing on revitalizing the brand with menu updates and operational streamlining. The chain is owned by TriArtisan Capital Advisors and reported projected sales of $1.6 billion in 2022.