NewsNation anchor Ashleigh Banfield is set to host this year’s Clue Awards, which will take place on June 1 in Nashville, Tenn., during the annual CrimeCon event. The ceremony, which announced this year’s nominees on Thursday, will also air live on the Law&Crime Network and stream on that channel’s social platforms.
As part of the event, John Walsh will be honored with the “crimefighter of the year” award for his work on “America’s Most Wanted” as well as his help in creating the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Last year’s recipients, the Gabby Petito Foundation, will present Walsh with his honor.
Presenters at the event will include “CSI” franchise creator Anthony Zuiker and Chris Hansen. among the roster of presenters.
As for this year’s “America’s Greatest Detective” award finalists include sonar technology investigative specialists Sandy and Gene Ralston; US Marshals Services Liaison with Ncmec,...
As part of the event, John Walsh will be honored with the “crimefighter of the year” award for his work on “America’s Most Wanted” as well as his help in creating the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Last year’s recipients, the Gabby Petito Foundation, will present Walsh with his honor.
Presenters at the event will include “CSI” franchise creator Anthony Zuiker and Chris Hansen. among the roster of presenters.
As for this year’s “America’s Greatest Detective” award finalists include sonar technology investigative specialists Sandy and Gene Ralston; US Marshals Services Liaison with Ncmec,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Hansen, who hosted To Catch a Predator from 2004 to 2007, said he’d heard whispers years ago about the alleged exploitation and child sexual abuse happening behind the scenes at Nickelodeon. Hansen’s comments come amid the Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, which documents children’s television shows from the late 1990s and early 2000s, with former child stars speaking out about their alleged experiences of abuse, sexism, and racism. In the doc, former child actors have made claims of sexual abuse against assistant Jason Handy, dialogue coach Brian Peck, and studio freelancer Ezel Channel, as well as abusive, toxic, and misogynistic behavior of producer Dan Schneider. Speaking to Newsweek, Hansen recalled a 2006 episode of To Catch a Predator, the series which followed adult men arriving at a sting house to have sex with a minor and typically being arrested as a result.
- 3/27/2024
- TV Insider
Prominent conspiracy theorists — including Gen. Michael Flynn — are promoting an unfounded theory that pedophiles have been using Etsy to distribute child porn, sold under the guise of wildly expensive digital downloads of images of pizza.
This new conspiracy theory has emerged from the fecund muck of QAnon and Pizzagate — both of which hold that the world is run by an unaccountable cabal of satanic child sex traffickers, and both of which thrive on decoding of supposed secret messages. The fixation with pizza among conspiracy adherents stems from the belief that...
This new conspiracy theory has emerged from the fecund muck of QAnon and Pizzagate — both of which hold that the world is run by an unaccountable cabal of satanic child sex traffickers, and both of which thrive on decoding of supposed secret messages. The fixation with pizza among conspiracy adherents stems from the belief that...
- 12/14/2023
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
This Friday at 8:00 Pm on Oxygen, true crime enthusiasts can delve into the chilling narrative of Season 5, Episode 6 of “Homicide for the Holidays” titled “Countdown to Murder.” The episode unravels a perplexing case as detectives investigate the death of a college student discovered on the side of the road.
As the story unfolds, the possibility that the killer might have been among the revelers at a New Year’s Eve party adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. Viewers can anticipate a gripping exploration of the circumstances surrounding the crime, with detectives grappling to untangle a web of potential suspects and motives in the midst of a celebratory atmosphere.
For those intrigued by true crime stories and the intricate process of solving mysteries, “Homicide for the Holidays” at 8:00 Pm this Friday on Oxygen offers a captivating glimpse into a real-life whodunit that transcends the joyous festivities of the holiday season.
As the story unfolds, the possibility that the killer might have been among the revelers at a New Year’s Eve party adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. Viewers can anticipate a gripping exploration of the circumstances surrounding the crime, with detectives grappling to untangle a web of potential suspects and motives in the midst of a celebratory atmosphere.
For those intrigued by true crime stories and the intricate process of solving mysteries, “Homicide for the Holidays” at 8:00 Pm this Friday on Oxygen offers a captivating glimpse into a real-life whodunit that transcends the joyous festivities of the holiday season.
- 12/8/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
This Friday at 8:00 Pm on Oxygen, “Homicide for the Holidays” unveils a chilling episode titled “Christmas Eve Killing.” The narrative unfolds in Irving, Texas, as an ordinary Christmas Eve takes a dark turn. Responding to a robbery at a sporting goods store, a dedicated police officer finds themselves in the crosshairs of a cold-blooded assailant, bringing tragedy to what should have been a joyous night.
The episode delves into the harrowing details of this heinous crime, exploring the impact on the community and the dedicated law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line to protect and serve. As the holiday spirit clashes with the harsh reality of violence, viewers can expect a riveting account of a fateful Christmas Eve, filled with suspense, investigation, and the pursuit of justice. Don’t miss this gripping episode that sheds light on the somber side of the holiday season, airing at...
The episode delves into the harrowing details of this heinous crime, exploring the impact on the community and the dedicated law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line to protect and serve. As the holiday spirit clashes with the harsh reality of violence, viewers can expect a riveting account of a fateful Christmas Eve, filled with suspense, investigation, and the pursuit of justice. Don’t miss this gripping episode that sheds light on the somber side of the holiday season, airing at...
- 12/1/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 9:00 Pm, Oxygen will air an intriguing episode of “Homicide for the Holidays” titled “Recipe for Murder.” This true-crime series delves into a chilling case that took place during the holiday season.
The episode revolves around a young woman who, while home from college for Thanksgiving, becomes the victim of a horrifying murder in her own home. What makes this case particularly shocking is that the murder weapons turn out to be the very tools her family intended to use for their Thanksgiving dinner – a rolling pin and a carving knife.
Viewers will follow the investigators as they work tirelessly to unravel the mysteries surrounding this holiday horror. The case takes unexpected twists and turns, leaving both the family and the community in shock.
This episode of “Homicide for the Holidays” is a gripping exploration of a real-life crime that occurred during a time of year typically associated with warmth,...
The episode revolves around a young woman who, while home from college for Thanksgiving, becomes the victim of a horrifying murder in her own home. What makes this case particularly shocking is that the murder weapons turn out to be the very tools her family intended to use for their Thanksgiving dinner – a rolling pin and a carving knife.
Viewers will follow the investigators as they work tirelessly to unravel the mysteries surrounding this holiday horror. The case takes unexpected twists and turns, leaving both the family and the community in shock.
This episode of “Homicide for the Holidays” is a gripping exploration of a real-life crime that occurred during a time of year typically associated with warmth,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
The free streaming platform has made additions in key categories, including sports, kids and family and even Spanish-language channels.
The free streaming revolution is already well underway. A recent report from Samba TV found that one in three American streaming users are signed up for a free streaming service like The Roku Channel, and that number is sure to rise along with the costs of ad-free streaming.
Roku Channel has announced the addition of 17 new free streaming channels. Highlights include the Fox Sports channel, selections from NBCUniversal and PBS, and Spanish-language channels. The streamer has recently added an NFL content hub and other new features to encourage user engagement. Watch Now Tba roku.com What New Channels Are Available on The Roku Channel?
The 17 new additions announced by The Roku Channel this week span several genres, increasing the service’s reputation as being a one-stop source for free TV no matter what programming you enjoy.
The free streaming revolution is already well underway. A recent report from Samba TV found that one in three American streaming users are signed up for a free streaming service like The Roku Channel, and that number is sure to rise along with the costs of ad-free streaming.
Roku Channel has announced the addition of 17 new free streaming channels. Highlights include the Fox Sports channel, selections from NBCUniversal and PBS, and Spanish-language channels. The streamer has recently added an NFL content hub and other new features to encourage user engagement. Watch Now Tba roku.com What New Channels Are Available on The Roku Channel?
The 17 new additions announced by The Roku Channel this week span several genres, increasing the service’s reputation as being a one-stop source for free TV no matter what programming you enjoy.
- 10/26/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The second episode of the 22nd season of Family Guy premiered tonight on Hulu, and you should definitely check this one out. After a long time, we find two plots running simultaneously, each carrying enough content to keep you hooked. In this episode, Family Guy makes fun of the podcasters and true crime documenters while also reminding us how much of an intolerable creature Brian really is. Here’s a detailed recap of the latest Fg episode for you.
Spoilers Ahead
Why Does The Brewery Shut Down?
In a conference room meeting, Peter learns that their workplace, the Pawtucket Brewery, will be closed for the following two months because of an ongoing renovation. Apparently, some eccentric investor had really gotten into the idea of making the workplace ‘hip,’ so there’d be a lot of exciting additions like a pinball machine, a nursing area, and many more. However, during these two months,...
Spoilers Ahead
Why Does The Brewery Shut Down?
In a conference room meeting, Peter learns that their workplace, the Pawtucket Brewery, will be closed for the following two months because of an ongoing renovation. Apparently, some eccentric investor had really gotten into the idea of making the workplace ‘hip,’ so there’d be a lot of exciting additions like a pinball machine, a nursing area, and many more. However, during these two months,...
- 10/9/2023
- by Indrayudh Talukdar
- Film Fugitives
Prepare for a chilling episode of “Homicide for the Holidays” as Season 5 unfolds with “The Big Bad Wolf.” This true crime series takes you into the heart of a horrifying Halloween murder mystery.
A woman and her unborn child meet a tragic end, brutally stabbed to death by an assailant concealed behind a wolf mask. This gruesome crime strikes fear into the community, leaving investigators with the daunting task of calming nerves and unmasking the killer before they can strike again.
As the story unfolds, viewers will witness the tireless efforts of law enforcement to solve the case and bring justice to the victims. The episode delves into the harrowing details of the investigation, painting a picture of the fear that gripped the community.
Tune in to Oxygen on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 8:00 Pm to follow this spine-tingling tale of a Halloween night turned deadly, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.
A woman and her unborn child meet a tragic end, brutally stabbed to death by an assailant concealed behind a wolf mask. This gruesome crime strikes fear into the community, leaving investigators with the daunting task of calming nerves and unmasking the killer before they can strike again.
As the story unfolds, viewers will witness the tireless efforts of law enforcement to solve the case and bring justice to the victims. The episode delves into the harrowing details of the investigation, painting a picture of the fear that gripped the community.
Tune in to Oxygen on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 8:00 Pm to follow this spine-tingling tale of a Halloween night turned deadly, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.
- 10/7/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Winners of the 2023 CrimeCon Clue Awards were announced tonight at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fl during a ceremony hosted by ABC News Legal Analyst Matt Murphy. Presented by notables including Nancy Grace, Kelly Siegler, Camille Vasquez and Paul Holes, among others, networks, producers and publishers receiving honors at Clue's 2nd annualevent include Paramount+, NBCUniversal, Big Fish Entertainment, Oxygen True Crime, Shed Media, MTV Documentary Films, iHeartRadio and Algonquin Books.
The awards gala streamed live on Law&Crime's YouTube channel (5.2M subscribers), Facebook and TikTok, and was the "Day 2" climax of CrimeCon's annual event, which brings together experts, creators, enthusiasts and industry professionals for an immersive three-day experience.
Clue's 2022 "Crimefighter of the Year," The Black and Missing Foundation (Bamfi), presented the 2023 honor to The Gabby Petito Foundation. Bamfi Co-Founders Natalie and Derrica Wilson joined Petito's parents and stepparents onstage to present the award, and during their acceptance, the Petito...
The awards gala streamed live on Law&Crime's YouTube channel (5.2M subscribers), Facebook and TikTok, and was the "Day 2" climax of CrimeCon's annual event, which brings together experts, creators, enthusiasts and industry professionals for an immersive three-day experience.
Clue's 2022 "Crimefighter of the Year," The Black and Missing Foundation (Bamfi), presented the 2023 honor to The Gabby Petito Foundation. Bamfi Co-Founders Natalie and Derrica Wilson joined Petito's parents and stepparents onstage to present the award, and during their acceptance, the Petito...
- 9/25/2023
- Podnews.net
Disgraced former YouTube star Onision has been accused of using his popular YouTube channel to “recruit, solicit, and groom” underaged children into having sex with him, according to a civil lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday.
Wednesday’s case is the first known legal action to be taken against the YouTuber following several allegations of abuse and grooming in 2019. Onision, 37, also known as Greg or James Jackson, did not reply to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment. But he has consistently denied claims of abuse and grooming. According to plaintiff Regina Alonso,...
Wednesday’s case is the first known legal action to be taken against the YouTuber following several allegations of abuse and grooming in 2019. Onision, 37, also known as Greg or James Jackson, did not reply to Rolling Stone‘s request for comment. But he has consistently denied claims of abuse and grooming. According to plaintiff Regina Alonso,...
- 2/9/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
For three years, To Catch A Predator was easily one of the wildest shows on TV. Hosted by Chris Hansen, the series highlighted the dangers of child predators on the internet by setting up elaborate sting operations in which predators believed they were talking to children. These adults would then agree to meet up with the minor where they would be confronted by Hansen and the camera crew. The show helped reveal the dark underbelly of the internet that many people tend to forget about. When the show was canceled in 2007, it came as a shock to many viewers
Whatever Happened To The Show “To Catch A Predator?”...
Whatever Happened To The Show “To Catch A Predator?”...
- 12/18/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
The Juggalos were finally able to gather once more as Insane Clown Posse’s flagship festival, Gathering of the Juggalos, returned in 2021 after taking last year off due to the coronavirus pandemic. Dedicated fans descended on Thornville, Ohio’s Legend Valley this past week, August 19th through 21st, for three days of madness and a lineup that boasted everyone from Icp, Danny Brown, 9 Dead, and Big Hoodoo, to Steve-o, Vanilla Ice, and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. Rolling Stone was on hand to document the Faygo-soaked scenes as...
- 8/23/2021
- by Griffin Lotz
- Rollingstone.com
Insane Clown Posse, Danny Brown, and Kid N Play lead the very eclectic lineup set to perform at the 2021 Gathering of the Juggalos, invading Thornville, Ohio’s Legend Valley on August 19th to 21st.
The 21st annual Gathering — returning after Covid canceled the 2020 fest — will also welcome dignitaries to the stage like Steve-o, Vanilla Ice, and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, who will serve as host of the Friday night festivities.
In addition to plenty of Faygo, the lineup for the fest also includes Big Hoodoo, R.A.
The 21st annual Gathering — returning after Covid canceled the 2020 fest — will also welcome dignitaries to the stage like Steve-o, Vanilla Ice, and To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, who will serve as host of the Friday night festivities.
In addition to plenty of Faygo, the lineup for the fest also includes Big Hoodoo, R.A.
- 8/4/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Ex-tv host Chris Hansen was briefly arrested on Friday after a Michigan judge issued a warrant for not appearing in court on a sex-trafficking case.
Hansen surrendered to authorities on a bench warrant Friday and was briefly detained. The former host of NBC’s To Catch A Predator failed to show for a hearing at Shiawassee County jail in Corunna, Michigan on Thursday. Hansen has video evidence to present related to a sex-trafficking case stemming from an October police sting in which three men were arrested.
The court expected Hansen to present video against three men charged with trying to meet underage girls for sex, the Associated Press reported.
Hansen did provide an edited video, but one of the defendants requested all of the footage, which he contended may contain exculpatory information, AP reported.
Hansen’s lawyer claimed his client missed the court hearing because of confusion over a subpoena.
Hansen surrendered to authorities on a bench warrant Friday and was briefly detained. The former host of NBC’s To Catch A Predator failed to show for a hearing at Shiawassee County jail in Corunna, Michigan on Thursday. Hansen has video evidence to present related to a sex-trafficking case stemming from an October police sting in which three men were arrested.
The court expected Hansen to present video against three men charged with trying to meet underage girls for sex, the Associated Press reported.
Hansen did provide an edited video, but one of the defendants requested all of the footage, which he contended may contain exculpatory information, AP reported.
Hansen’s lawyer claimed his client missed the court hearing because of confusion over a subpoena.
- 7/3/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
An arrest was issued for Chris Hansen after he failed to make an appearance in court. The warrant was announced on Thursday and issued in Michigan. Authorities said that the former To Catch a Predator host ignored a subpoena related to a police sting operation in 2020. Hansen has been called to testify about the operation. Hansen announced on […]
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- 7/2/2021
- by Alexandra Llorca
- Uinterview
Elon Musk, already under fire from multiple directions for his upcoming SNL hosting appearance, is reaching out to the wisdom of the crowd.
Musk asked Twitter to pitch some SNL sketches for him as he gets ready for an already controversial hosting gig on May 8. The call for concepts from Musk follows reports that some SNL stars are outraged by his inclusion in the show.
But the Space X/Tesla CEO seems unconcerned by the noise.
“Throwing out some skit ideas for SNL. What should I do?” Musk asked his 52.5 million Twitter followers on Saturday.
Musk primed the pump with three of his own pitches: “Woke James Bond,” “Baby Shark & Shark Tank merge to form Baby Shark Tank,” and “Irony Man – defeats villains using the power of irony.”
Users dove in with relish at the opportunity.
“Extraterrestrials found your Tesla Roadster sent to space in 2018 & are trying to figure out what it is,...
Musk asked Twitter to pitch some SNL sketches for him as he gets ready for an already controversial hosting gig on May 8. The call for concepts from Musk follows reports that some SNL stars are outraged by his inclusion in the show.
But the Space X/Tesla CEO seems unconcerned by the noise.
“Throwing out some skit ideas for SNL. What should I do?” Musk asked his 52.5 million Twitter followers on Saturday.
Musk primed the pump with three of his own pitches: “Woke James Bond,” “Baby Shark & Shark Tank merge to form Baby Shark Tank,” and “Irony Man – defeats villains using the power of irony.”
Users dove in with relish at the opportunity.
“Extraterrestrials found your Tesla Roadster sent to space in 2018 & are trying to figure out what it is,...
- 5/2/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Sexual predators are a problem in this country, unfortunately, and Chris Hansen is doing the right thing, in theory, trying to call them out since his show, Have a Seat, is bound and determined to catch those that are intent on having relations with minors in the act. The efficiency of this idea is hard to deny since even if sexual predators are aware of the show and watching it this means that they could very well be deterred from their actions, which would make the show a success. But the downside, as an act like this is bound to
Chris Hansen’s Back to Catching Sexual Predators in “Have a Seat”...
Chris Hansen’s Back to Catching Sexual Predators in “Have a Seat”...
- 11/4/2020
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
One of DC’s biggest animated superhero movies is coming to Netflix in October. We’re talking about 2016’s Batman: The Killing Joke, an adaptation of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s iconic 1988 one-shot comic. The Joker-centric tale provides an origin for the villain, showing the circumstances which turned a failed comedian into the Clown Prince of Crime. It’s a classic story and one that’s gone on to have an enormous impact on Batman comics, not to mention being a major influence on last year’s Joker.
The movie features the voice talents of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Mr. J, with both actors explaining in interviews that throughout their long tenure in the roles, they’d always wanted to do The Killing Joke. But there’s a fly in the ointment.
While most of Moore’s story is faithfully adapted, the studio inserted a...
The movie features the voice talents of Kevin Conroy as Batman and Mark Hamill as Mr. J, with both actors explaining in interviews that throughout their long tenure in the roles, they’d always wanted to do The Killing Joke. But there’s a fly in the ointment.
While most of Moore’s story is faithfully adapted, the studio inserted a...
- 9/18/2020
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
In the pantheon of Bad Responses to “I Love You,” Matt Ranaudo‘s is definitely in the top tier. After Rudi Gutierrez confessed that she was falling for him on Monday’s “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart,” Matt replied with, “You’re very courageous for speaking your truth, and I appreciate you doing that, so…” before trailing off. Awk. Ward. And he knows it.
“That’s the worst thing. I literally could have said anything else that it would’ve been better,” Matt told “Access Hollywood” with a laugh in a joint interview with Rudi (watch above).
“I hate you for that forever,” Rudi joked. “I hate you.”
“I hate myself for that!” he replied. “I could’ve said anything. I’m the worst. I’m sorry. Rudi, I’m so sorry.”
As Matt explains, it wasn’t that he didn’t feel the same way or didn’t like her,...
“That’s the worst thing. I literally could have said anything else that it would’ve been better,” Matt told “Access Hollywood” with a laugh in a joint interview with Rudi (watch above).
“I hate you for that forever,” Rudi joked. “I hate you.”
“I hate myself for that!” he replied. “I could’ve said anything. I’m the worst. I’m sorry. Rudi, I’m so sorry.”
As Matt explains, it wasn’t that he didn’t feel the same way or didn’t like her,...
- 5/12/2020
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched the series premiere of “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart.”
Amid the era of social distancing, ABC is bringing a familiar franchise back to viewers’ living rooms. “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart” made its series premiere on Monday night as the newest installment in “The Bachelor” family.
The six-episode event is considered a cross between “A Star Is Born” and the standard reality series’ formula — it brings together a group of 20 single musicians and sends them on a rotation of dates in the hopes of finding love. Each week, new additions are brought into the house (a la “Bachelor in Paradise”) to shake up the couples as they navigate their relationships. While it takes the formula of “Paradise,” the show recruited a body of contestants made exclusively of performers — each with their own unique genre and...
Amid the era of social distancing, ABC is bringing a familiar franchise back to viewers’ living rooms. “The Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart” made its series premiere on Monday night as the newest installment in “The Bachelor” family.
The six-episode event is considered a cross between “A Star Is Born” and the standard reality series’ formula — it brings together a group of 20 single musicians and sends them on a rotation of dates in the hopes of finding love. Each week, new additions are brought into the house (a la “Bachelor in Paradise”) to shake up the couples as they navigate their relationships. While it takes the formula of “Paradise,” the show recruited a body of contestants made exclusively of performers — each with their own unique genre and...
- 4/14/2020
- by Haley Kluge
- Variety Film + TV
12:30 Pm Pt -- Chance says his wife was responsible for persuading him to hop onstage, and he did a full 3 minutes and "conquered a fear of mine." He shared a little bit more of his material -- it's not too shabby ... especially the Chris Hansen joke! View this post on Instagram Date Night was amazing last night. Had a great dinner at @mapleandash and made it out to #laughfactory and saw a few awesome comedians.
- 6/19/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Some folks get inspired by the news and what they see and as a result then do their best to find themselves in the same field that they were so enamored of when they were younger. Chris Hansen became a big media personality a while back when he decided to become a journalist and cover some of the most hard-hitting news stories that could be found. In terms of being a journalist he’s been one of those that you could say has been quite good at what he does, though he does seem to stretch a little far at times.
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Chris Hansen...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Chris Hansen...
- 3/8/2019
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Chris Hansen is out on his ass ... with practically none of his belongings. Sources tell TMZ ... the former host of "To Catch a Predator" was escorted out of his Manhattan apartment February 6 by city marshals, but not before throwing a Hail Mary. We're told Hansen tried to be slick ... telling the marshals the attorneys worked out a deal. The marshals weren't buying it and called the landlord's legal muscle. Sure enough ... no deal was in place.
- 2/18/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
1:35 Pm Pt -- The store owners tell us Chris sent them a check on Monday for the full amount he owed them. And yes, this time they made sure the check cleared before informing prosecutors. Chris Hansen is off the hook for allegedly bouncing checks -- which got him arrested in Connecticut -- because prosecutors dropped the charges ... TMZ has learned. The former host of "To Catch a Predator" came up with the nearly...
- 1/23/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Update: Chris Hansen's brief legal problem is over. Just over a week since the former To Catch a Predator host was arrested for writing bad checks, his attorney Philip Russell confirmed to E! News that Hansen "made good" on the check and, while appearing briefly in court on Wednesday, the prosecutor withdrew the charges and the case is over. ____________________________________ Chris Hansen has found himself in a legal situation. Stamford Police confirm the former host of To Catch a Predator was arrested Monday in Connecticut for writing bad checks. Police claim Chris failed to pay a local vendor nearly $13,000 for items he purchased in 2017. The...
- 1/23/2019
- E! Online
Chris Hansen's larceny arrest is no shocker to the people who funded his "To Catch a Predator" reboot -- they say Hansen came up short with them long before Johnny Law caught him. The former host launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2015 to start a new show about himself catching predators. His goal was $75k and he offered tiered prizes to anyone who donated. Some of those prizes included the custom mugs and shirts Hansen...
- 1/18/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Chris Hansen's appears to be having a rough time, at least financially -- he's getting booted from his home in Manhattan ... TMZ has learned. According to legal docs ... the former host of "To Catch a Predator" last paid rent in August 2018, but was $400 short, and stopped sending checks altogether after that. So, the owner of the pad went to court in October and filed paperwork to have Chris evicted. In the eviction docs, the...
- 1/17/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Chris Hansen got the Chris Hansen treatment, sort of, when Connecticut cops confronted him and then busted him ... for bouncing checks. The former host of "To Catch a Predator" was arrested Monday in Stamford for larceny. Cops say he failed to pay a local vendor nearly $13,000 for stuff he'd purchased in 2017 ... and allegedly gave the guy the runaround with 2 bounced checks. According to Stamford Pd, Chris bought 355 mugs, 288 t-shirts and 650 vinyl decals from a mom-and-pop...
- 1/16/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
John Hardie, CEO of British producer ITN, the company behind Netflix’s recent doc series Drug Lords, is leaving the company after nearly a decade.
Hardie, joined the company in 2009 from Disney, where he was executive vice-president and managing director of Walt Disney Television across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
He leaves the company in good shape, having helped it grow into a company with revenues of £126m (Us$166M), up from £96m in 2010, with profits of nearly £6m. It also received its first Oscar nomination with Watani: My Homeland nominated in 2017 for best documentary short.
It has two major division, a news production arm, which produces news broadcasts for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, and a traditional TV production arm, which has made shows such as The Queen’s Green Planet, with Sir David Attenborough, for ITV, Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen for Investigation Discovery and Inside Monster Storms,...
Hardie, joined the company in 2009 from Disney, where he was executive vice-president and managing director of Walt Disney Television across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
He leaves the company in good shape, having helped it grow into a company with revenues of £126m (Us$166M), up from £96m in 2010, with profits of nearly £6m. It also received its first Oscar nomination with Watani: My Homeland nominated in 2017 for best documentary short.
It has two major division, a news production arm, which produces news broadcasts for ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, and a traditional TV production arm, which has made shows such as The Queen’s Green Planet, with Sir David Attenborough, for ITV, Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen for Investigation Discovery and Inside Monster Storms,...
- 7/4/2018
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Travel Channel has named veteran TV exec Jane Latman as General Manager, expanding her current role with Discovery. Latman now will be responsible for the creative leadership and programming strategy for the 83 million subscriber network.
Latman will remain in Silver Spring, MD and continue to serve as Evp, development and research for Investigation Discovery and American Heroes Channel and general manager of Destination America. She will continue to report to Henry Schleiff, Group President.
The move is part of the restructuring following the company’s acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, in which Travel Channel was added to Schleiff’s portfolio.
A 15-year veteran of programming and development at Discovery, Latman has been credited as the creative leader behind ID’srise from the #50 network a decade ago to the #1 network for W25-54, today.
“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate...
Latman will remain in Silver Spring, MD and continue to serve as Evp, development and research for Investigation Discovery and American Heroes Channel and general manager of Destination America. She will continue to report to Henry Schleiff, Group President.
The move is part of the restructuring following the company’s acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, in which Travel Channel was added to Schleiff’s portfolio.
A 15-year veteran of programming and development at Discovery, Latman has been credited as the creative leader behind ID’srise from the #50 network a decade ago to the #1 network for W25-54, today.
“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate...
- 4/19/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Latman has been named general manager of Travel Channel. She carries the same title at Destination America.
“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate belief in collaboration make her one of the most, deservedly, respected executives in the industry,” said her boss, Henry Schleiff. “I’m continually impressed by her ability to cultivate content that converts viewers into passionate fans – and, move a brand forward — a trait that will undoubtedly make her a successful steward at Travel Channel.”
Latman is also an executive vice president of Development and Research at Discovery’s ID and American Heroes Channel. She’ll continue to work in Silver Springs, Maryland.
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Below is Latman’s full bio, per Discovery, Inc.:
Jane Latman has worked in non-fiction television for more than 20 years and has been at Discovery, Inc. since 2003, when she joined the programming department for what was then the Discovery Times Channel. After a stint in development for the Military Channel, Latman was tapped to help transition Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery, giving her the challenging privilege of designing content for the network that would ultimately propel it to astounding growth. Many of her series have become the network’s top hits, including “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” “A Crime to Remember,” the “American Murder Mystery” franchise, “Web of Lies,” “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” “Vanity Fair Confidential,” “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall” and “Disappeared.” Latman also developed the critically acclaimed documentary film Into the Abyss and subsequent television series “On Death Row” with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
As general manager of Destination America, Latman oversees the development, production, scheduling, research, marketing, communications, and online efforts for this growing brand. Under her stewardship, the network successfully launched paranormal programming hits such as “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Brothers,” and “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.”
Previously, Latman was general manager at Discovery Life Channel where she championed the network’s transition from Discovery Fit & Health and oversaw a diverse slate of lifestyle and medical programming, including the groundbreaking series “New Girls on the Block,” the first television series to embed with a group of friends within the transgender community.
Prior to joining Discovery, Latman was a freelance producer, director, and writer for projects that included the award-winning series “Nurses” for Discovery Health Channel and “Understanding Obesity” for The Learning Channel’s acclaimed “Understanding” series. She also did development work for a variety of ventures including PBS’s miniseries “Stealing Time: The Science of Aging.”
Before launching her television career, Latman was a freelance theater director in Washington, D.C. An adventure-seeker at heart, Latman travels often with her husband and son.
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“Jane is an unrivaled force in the television industry whose visionary creativity, natural leadership skills and passionate belief in collaboration make her one of the most, deservedly, respected executives in the industry,” said her boss, Henry Schleiff. “I’m continually impressed by her ability to cultivate content that converts viewers into passionate fans – and, move a brand forward — a trait that will undoubtedly make her a successful steward at Travel Channel.”
Latman is also an executive vice president of Development and Research at Discovery’s ID and American Heroes Channel. She’ll continue to work in Silver Springs, Maryland.
Also Read: Animal Planet Orders 'Wolves & Warriors,' Which Pairs Combat Vets With, Well, Wolves (Exclusive)
Below is Latman’s full bio, per Discovery, Inc.:
Jane Latman has worked in non-fiction television for more than 20 years and has been at Discovery, Inc. since 2003, when she joined the programming department for what was then the Discovery Times Channel. After a stint in development for the Military Channel, Latman was tapped to help transition Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery, giving her the challenging privilege of designing content for the network that would ultimately propel it to astounding growth. Many of her series have become the network’s top hits, including “Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda,” “On the Case with Paula Zahn,” “A Crime to Remember,” the “American Murder Mystery” franchise, “Web of Lies,” “Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen,” “Vanity Fair Confidential,” “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall” and “Disappeared.” Latman also developed the critically acclaimed documentary film Into the Abyss and subsequent television series “On Death Row” with legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog.
As general manager of Destination America, Latman oversees the development, production, scheduling, research, marketing, communications, and online efforts for this growing brand. Under her stewardship, the network successfully launched paranormal programming hits such as “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Brothers,” and “Ghosts of Shepherdstown.”
Previously, Latman was general manager at Discovery Life Channel where she championed the network’s transition from Discovery Fit & Health and oversaw a diverse slate of lifestyle and medical programming, including the groundbreaking series “New Girls on the Block,” the first television series to embed with a group of friends within the transgender community.
Prior to joining Discovery, Latman was a freelance producer, director, and writer for projects that included the award-winning series “Nurses” for Discovery Health Channel and “Understanding Obesity” for The Learning Channel’s acclaimed “Understanding” series. She also did development work for a variety of ventures including PBS’s miniseries “Stealing Time: The Science of Aging.”
Before launching her television career, Latman was a freelance theater director in Washington, D.C. An adventure-seeker at heart, Latman travels often with her husband and son.
Read original story Jane Latman Named Travel Channel Gm At TheWrap...
- 4/19/2018
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
That its central character elicits both our sympathy and irritation is but one of the many intriguing elements of Chris Hansen's low-budget regional drama Blur Circle. She's Jill (Cora Vander Broek), who's obsessed with the disappearance of her young son two years earlier. A natural and normal reaction, to be sure, and definitely worthy of the audience's empathy. But Jill takes it to extremes. She accosts male strangers in the park merely because she finds it suspicious that they're there alone in the middle of a work day, and then takes their pictures and presents them to the clearly exasperated...
- 1/11/2018
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the two University of Rochester students kidnapped in 2015 before being tortured and sexually abused over 40 hours is breaking his silence about the attack, in which nine people were involved.
On today’s episode of Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, Nicholas Kollias opens up to special correspondent Elizabeth Smart, who herself was abducted and sexually assaulted in 2002.
Smart asks Kollias if he was abused sexually during his confinement. He tells her he was.
“At one point, these individuals thought it would be funny or something that they took pleasure in doing and they forced me to kinda do...
On today’s episode of Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, Nicholas Kollias opens up to special correspondent Elizabeth Smart, who herself was abducted and sexually assaulted in 2002.
Smart asks Kollias if he was abused sexually during his confinement. He tells her he was.
“At one point, these individuals thought it would be funny or something that they took pleasure in doing and they forced me to kinda do...
- 11/16/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
Caylee Anthony was a sunny 2-year-old when she was last seen in June 2008. She lived with her mother, Casey Anthony, and her grandparents, George and Cindy, in a modest three-bedroom home outside of Orlando, Florida.
When she vanished, law enforcement searched for months. On December 11, 2008, a little girl’s remains were found in a wooded area just a few hundred feet from the family home.
The remains were soon identified as belonging to Caylee, ending one of the largest missing persons searches in Florida history. Casey was charged with murdering her own daughter — though she was acquitted in 2011 — and the...
When she vanished, law enforcement searched for months. On December 11, 2008, a little girl’s remains were found in a wooded area just a few hundred feet from the family home.
The remains were soon identified as belonging to Caylee, ending one of the largest missing persons searches in Florida history. Casey was charged with murdering her own daughter — though she was acquitted in 2011 — and the...
- 10/30/2017
- by Steve Helling
- PEOPLE.com
In a new interview, Casey Anthony‘s parents revealed they would sue their daughter if she sold her story or appeared on a reality show with Oj Simpson.
In an upcoming interview with Chris Hansen on Monday’s episode of Crime Watch Daily, Casey’s parents, George and Cindy, were asked about the rumors their daughter might film a reality show with Simpson — who recently got released from jail after 9 years behind bars — that would chronicle their lives after high-profile court cases, reported the Orlando Sentinel.
“Oh god. If it came down to that, I would ,” Cindy Anthony told Hansen,...
In an upcoming interview with Chris Hansen on Monday’s episode of Crime Watch Daily, Casey’s parents, George and Cindy, were asked about the rumors their daughter might film a reality show with Simpson — who recently got released from jail after 9 years behind bars — that would chronicle their lives after high-profile court cases, reported the Orlando Sentinel.
“Oh god. If it came down to that, I would ,” Cindy Anthony told Hansen,...
- 10/28/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
The parents of Casey Anthony are speaking out in a new interview — and they are pulling no punches about their daughter.
“I think Casey is mentally ill,” Cindy Anthony, her mother, tells interviewer Chris Hansen on Monday’s episode of Crime Watch Daily. A clip is above.
Cindy Anthony also claims that her 31-year-old daughter suffers from seizures and doesn’t always remember what happens during them. Her allegation isn’t new: In 2011, George and Cindy Anthony appeared on Dr. Phil and claimed that their daughter suffers from grand mal seizures.
Earlier this year, Anthony’s attorney, Cheney Mason, said...
“I think Casey is mentally ill,” Cindy Anthony, her mother, tells interviewer Chris Hansen on Monday’s episode of Crime Watch Daily. A clip is above.
Cindy Anthony also claims that her 31-year-old daughter suffers from seizures and doesn’t always remember what happens during them. Her allegation isn’t new: In 2011, George and Cindy Anthony appeared on Dr. Phil and claimed that their daughter suffers from grand mal seizures.
Earlier this year, Anthony’s attorney, Cheney Mason, said...
- 10/27/2017
- by Steve Helling
- PEOPLE.com
Abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart contemplated suicide after being raped in captivity, a revelation she shares in a new interview with fellow survivor and victim advocate Daisy Coleman.
“For me, because I grew up in a very conservative Christian neighborhood, the first time I was raped I remember feeling devastated,” Smart, who was abducted in 2002 at age 14 and held for nine months, tells Coleman on an episode of Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, airing Tuesday.
“I felt like it would be better to be dead than to continue living being a rape victim, being a rape survivor,” Smart says. “I...
“For me, because I grew up in a very conservative Christian neighborhood, the first time I was raped I remember feeling devastated,” Smart, who was abducted in 2002 at age 14 and held for nine months, tells Coleman on an episode of Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, airing Tuesday.
“I felt like it would be better to be dead than to continue living being a rape victim, being a rape survivor,” Smart says. “I...
- 9/18/2017
- by Jeff Truesdell
- PEOPLE.com
Investigative journalist Chris Hansen has earned a reputation for digging into the most unsavory corners of true crime.
On Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. Et, the former Dateline host returns to the Investigation Discovery network with the third season of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen, which revisits 10 killings. Hanson, a seven-time Emmy winner who also hosts Crime Watch Daily, secures interviews with key players and inspects each crime scene, offering his own perspective on the crimes.
“These stories are all so compelling, but maybe didn’t get a lot of coverage when they were going down because of other national events,...
On Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. Et, the former Dateline host returns to the Investigation Discovery network with the third season of Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen, which revisits 10 killings. Hanson, a seven-time Emmy winner who also hosts Crime Watch Daily, secures interviews with key players and inspects each crime scene, offering his own perspective on the crimes.
“These stories are all so compelling, but maybe didn’t get a lot of coverage when they were going down because of other national events,...
- 9/5/2017
- by Chris Harris
- PEOPLE.com
Killer Instinct will be back. Today, Investigation Discovery announced they've renewed the TV show for a third season.Hosted by Chris Hansen, explores real crimes from years past. The new season "exploring a number of cases dating back to the 1990s," including the 1993 murder of a young mother and her baby.Read More…...
- 8/23/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Tonight’s premiere episode of Scene of the Crime with Tony Harris on Investigation Discovery follows the Emmy Award-winning journalist as he investigates the brutal murder of 11-year-old Jodi Parrack. In the episode, titled Small Town Killer, Harris tries to get to the bottom of why once-trustworthy neighbors turned against each other in the small town of Constantine, Michigan, and its tight-knit community. The “unthinkable crime…forever shatter[ed Constantine’s] strong sense of community,” according to ID. Parrack was attacked, murdered and left for dead in a cemetery while riding a bike home from a friend’s house. According to Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, investigators suspected...read more...
- 4/9/2017
- by Kurt Orzeck
- Monsters and Critics
Broadcasting Cable has confirmed the Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen TV show has been renewed for a third season in syndication.Warner Bros.' true-crime news magazine series premiered in 2015 as Crime Watch Daily. When Hansen joined the series in season two, the title changed to reflect his position as host. Correspondents include Matt Doran, Michelle Sigona, Andrea Isom, Jason Mattera, Ana Garcia, and Elizabeth Smart.Read More…...
- 1/16/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Wisconsin teen Ashlee Martinson, the former blogger who penned dark stories about death under the pseudonym “Vampchick,” says in a new interview that she’s “happy” to be in prison for killing her mother and stepfather following extensive alleged abuse.
“I’m happy because I’m getting help right now,” Martinson says in an exclusive clip from an upcoming prison interview with Crime Watch Daily, which is scheduled to air Tuesday.
“My sisters are safe, and I know that sounds crazy because I’m in prison, but I feel like I’m free,” Martinson says. “I can have an opinion now.
“I’m happy because I’m getting help right now,” Martinson says in an exclusive clip from an upcoming prison interview with Crime Watch Daily, which is scheduled to air Tuesday.
“My sisters are safe, and I know that sounds crazy because I’m in prison, but I feel like I’m free,” Martinson says. “I can have an opinion now.
- 10/31/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Newly released surveillance video shows slain New York City jogger Karina Vetrano on Aug. 2, running into the Queens park where she was found dead later that same day. In the footage, captured by a security camera around 5:46 p.m. that Tuesday and released Monday by Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, Vetrano briefly runs down a road and past a parked car. She is wearing athletic sneakers, a sports bra and black shorts. Vetrano's body was found in Spring Creek Park around 11 p.m. on Aug. 2, about a dozen feet from a jogging trail she used daily, according to police.
- 9/12/2016
- by Lindsay Kimble, @lekimble
- PEOPLE.com
Crime Watch Daily has a new host, and with him, comes a new name. In its second season, the syndicated daytime series will be known as Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen. Season two premieres Monday, September 12, 2016. Check your local listings. An investigative reporter, Hansen is a veteran of Dateline NBC's To Catch a Predator. On Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, he'll revive the franchise as "Hansen vs. Predator." Watch the sizzle reel, here. Hansen also hosts the Investigation Discovery series, Killer Instinct.In season two, Elizabeth Smart returns as a special correspondent. Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen, also features reporter Matt Doran, who hosted the first season of the series, as well as Jason Mattera, Ana Garcia, Andrea Isom, and Michelle Sigona. The series is produced...
- 8/24/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Former NBC News correspondent Chris Hansen is best-known for his signature “To Catch a Predator” segments, and he’ll be continuing the hunt in the second season of daytime syndicated series “Crime Watch Daily”. According to The Los Angeles Times, the series’ new title will be “Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen” to reflect Hansen’s addition to […]...
- 8/22/2016
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Veteran investigative journalist and Killer Instinct‘s Chris Hansen is joining Emmy-nominated syndicated series Crime Watch Daily as host. Now-titled Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen premieres its second season on September 12. Known for his investigations on Dateline NBC, where he helped put predators behind bars with his hidden camera series To Catch a Predator, Hansen will bring the franchise back to life in a revamped, new signature series called "Hansen vs…...
- 8/22/2016
- Deadline TV
Most people online can count to nine by looking at their keyboard. However, in the so-called real world the number after “9” is not “0.” “Clickbait” sounds like “Chickbait” and you’ve already met Chris Hansen. You missed out on the glory days of our space program. Your attention span is so short you confuse usatoday.com with the newyorktimes.com. You can’t understand why there were five people in the Three Stooges. Welcome to the end of the list. Obviously, it works.
- 7/13/2016
- by Mike Gold
- Comicmix.com
On Monday’s episode of “Full Frontal” on TBS, Samantha Bee shone a spotlight on the sexist e-mails and social media posts that have been aimed at female members of Seattle’s city council who rejected a land proposal that could have potentially brought more professional sports teams to the city. On May 2, Seattle sports fans were crestfallen to hear that their city council had rejected a proposal from hedge fund manager Chris Hansen to build a new arena in the city’s SoDo district. It was believed that if the arena plans were approved, it could be used to convince the.
- 5/17/2016
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Displaying a transparency that few filmmakers of his fame and / or caliber would even bother with, Steven Soderbergh has, for a couple of years, been keen on releasing lists of what he watched and read during the previous twelve months. If you’re at all interested in this sort of thing — and why not? what else are you even doing with your day? — the 2015 selection should be of strong interest, this being a time when he was fully enmeshed in the world of creating television.
He’s clearly observing the medium with a close eye, be it what’s on air or what his friends (specifically David Fincher and his stillborn projects) show him, and how that might relate to his apparent love of 48 Hours Mystery or approach to a comparatively light slate of cinematic assignments — specifically: it seems odd that the last time he watched Magic Mike Xxl, a...
He’s clearly observing the medium with a close eye, be it what’s on air or what his friends (specifically David Fincher and his stillborn projects) show him, and how that might relate to his apparent love of 48 Hours Mystery or approach to a comparatively light slate of cinematic assignments — specifically: it seems odd that the last time he watched Magic Mike Xxl, a...
- 1/6/2016
- by Nick Newman
- The Film Stage
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