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If the TV is on, I'll probably be watching either the JMU/Louisville or the BC/Ottawa game...

Scrubs Revival: John C. McGinley Returning as Dr. Cox https://tvline.com/casting-news/scrubs-reboot-cast-john-c-mcginley-returning-dr-perry-cox-1235502309/ Dr. Cox is back — so JD better brace himself for a fresh batch of girls’ names. John C. McGinley is officially set to recur on ABC‘s Scrubs revival, reprising his beloved role as Dr. Perry Cox, TVLine has confirmed. The highly anticipated continuation, which will air during the 2025-26 TV season, will see “JD (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) scrub in together for the first time in a long time,” according to the official logline. “Medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way.” Scrubs first bowed on NBC in 2001, and chronicled Dr. John Dorian’s rise from intern to attending at Sacred Heart Hospital. When NBC announced that it would not renew the series beyond Season 7, ABC swooped in and picked up the show for what was conceived as an eighth and final season, complete with a series finale that creator Bill Lawrence first conceived of years prior. But ABC ultimately renewed Scrubs for Season 9, which was subtitled Med School and featured a mix of new and returning characters, with Kerry Bishé’s Lucy Bennett installed as the show’s new narrator. McGinley starred in all nine seasons as the curmudgeonly Dr. Cox, who was promoted to Chief of Medicine in Season 8. As of press time, the Scrubs revival has locked in Braff, Faison and Sarah Chalke as series regulars, and McGinley and Judy Reyes as recurring guest stars — though Lawrence previously told TVLine that the plan is to have the entire original cast back in some capacity for Season 10.

https://deadline.com/2025/09/paramount-return-to-office-mandate-1236507493/ EXCLUSIVE: The new Paramount leadership continues to put their mark on the company following the Skydance acquisition. The latest is a return to office policy that requires all employees to be in the office five days a week. The mandate was announced in a companywide email sent by Chairman and CEO David Ellison Thursday morning, a copy of which was obtain by Deadline. For those not willing to comply, a severance package is being offered. “To achieve what we’ve set out to do – and to truly unlock Paramount’s full potential – we must make meaningful changes that position us for long-term success,” Ellison wrote. “These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. We have a lot to accomplish and we’re moving fast. We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person. “With this in mind, we will begin a phased return-to-office plan starting in January 2026, ultimately moving towards an in-person work environment where employees are in the office full-time (five days a week),” he added. (You can read the memo in full below.) The email outlines the two phases of RTO. By January 5, 2026, employees working out of Paramount’s Los Angeles and New York offices are required to return to full-time office work five days a week. The policy will be extended beyond LA and NY, including internationally, later in the year. This is not a shocking development. Some sort of RTO policy had been expected, the question was the extent of it. (One of the first things the new post-merger regime of Warner Bros. Discovery implemented was bringing WarnerMedia employees to the office, at the time three days a week.) Paramount President Jeff Shell told reporters at last month’s press conference marking the close of the Skydance merger that he had been struck by how sparsely populated the company’s current headquarters are at 1515 Broadway. “We need to figure that out,” he said at the time. As Deadline has reported, plans call for Paramount to shift its corporate headquarters from the Times Square building to the Melrose lot in L.A. According to sources, there was no unified Paramount Global work policy, with employees typically spending 2-3 days a week in the office. Ellison’s five-days-a-week plan — which is likely to receive backlash from Paramount Global employees who have built their daily lives around a hybrid work schedule — is consistent with that of many tech companies, including Amazon, as well as financial institutions and companies in other sectors. In explaining Amazon’s five-days-a-week policy, which started last January, the tech giant’s CEO, Andy Jassy echoed Ellison’s comments in his memo that leadership has “observed that it’s easier for our teammates to learn, model, practice, and strengthen our culture; collaborating, brainstorming, and inventing are simpler and more effective; teaching and learning from one another are more seamless; and, teams tend to be better connected to one another.” As part of Amazon, Amazon MGM Studios has a five-days-a-week office mandate. Traditional studios’ office schedules remain hybrid (for now): 4 days a week (Disney) and 3 days a week (NBCUniversal, Warner Bros.), with many wondering whether they would now follow Paramount in expanding the requirement. Here is Ellison’s email: Dear Team, I believe that in-person collaboration is absolutely vital to building and strengthening our culture and driving the success of our business. Our people are the key to winning, and being together helps us innovate, solve problems, share ideas, create, challenge one another, and build the relationships that will make this company great. As I said during our town hall, some of the most formative moments of my life happened in rooms where I was a fly on the wall, listening and learning. I’ve never seen that happen on Zoom. Being together in-person isn’t just about showing up – it’s about actively engaging with the business, supporting one another and the team’s efforts, and contributing to our shared momentum. To achieve what we’ve set out to do – and to truly unlock Paramount’s full potential – we must make meaningful changes that position us for long-term success. These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. We have a lot to accomplish and we’re moving fast. We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person. With this in mind, we will begin a phased return-to-office plan starting in January 2026, ultimately moving towards an in-person work environment where employees are in the office full-time (five days a week). Here’s what to expect: Phase One: Beginning January 5, 2026, employees assigned to our Los Angeles and New York offices will return to full-time office work. We understand that some people may not choose or be able to make this transition. And so, starting today through September 15, 2025, we will be offering a severance opt-in program for VPs and below, based in Los Angeles and New York, who cannot or do not wish to return full-time. Details will be shared directly with those eligible. Phase Two: In 2026, we will announce plans for employees not assigned to our Los Angeles and New York offices, including international offices and those originally hired into fully remote roles. VPs and below in Phase Two will be eligible for a similar opt-in program and will receive details at a later date. We will be adopting this same approach in our international offices and will roll out the specific plans in accordance with our local legal obligations. We recognize this represents a significant change for many, and we’re committed to supporting you throughout this transition. We will work closely with managers to ensure you have the time and flexibility to make the necessary adjustments. Thank you for your patience, adaptability, and continued dedication. Together, we are building a company that is stronger, more innovative, and ready to win. The opportunity ahead is extraordinary, and I’m confident that working side by side, we will achieve great things. Best, David

What a dickhead move...

I liked going into the office, got me out of the house... Pre-COVID, we were allowed one remote day and the rest in the office... Once COVID hit, we were remote every day... Got a new job and the team I work on is spread all over, North America, so we are all remote... I didn't think I would initially like it, but I think going back to an office environment after being remote for five years would be very difficult...

Have a good time and hit some taters...

I wonder what percentage of threads that is started by peenie survive...

I thought Kim Richards was hot in Tuff Turf...

Round 8: Single Elimination Five states, remaining... One will be voted off the "island" until only two states remain. There are no specific criteria—vote based on whatever reasoning you like. In the event of a tie, I will cast the deciding vote. Poll Deadline: September 4 (Wednesday) at 2pm ET. ---------- Schedule for the final rounds... Round 8 : Vote 9/2 (Tue) to 9/4 (Thu) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 4 states remain Round 9 : Vote 9/8 (Mon) to 9/10 (Wed) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 3 states remain Round 10 : Vote 9/10 (Wed) to 9/12 (Fri) at 2pm ET - state with most votes is eliminated - 2 states remain Round 11 : Final vote!! Vote 9/15 (Mon) to 9/18 (Thu) at 2pm ET - state with most votes "wins"

Bugs Bunny has removed Florida... Round 9 will begin next Monday...

Honestly wasn't even looking for that... I knew there was a thread for week 1 already started...

What does the Dubai Shopping Festival have to do with it?

This game on the moon? https://www.fftodayforums.com/forum/topic/528174-official-happy-football-day-week-1/

T-minus until the big hand gets to 12...

Watched "The Belko Experiment" again last night... I would have loved to see what "stage two" was going to be...

Voting ends at 2pm ET today...

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6591670/2025/09/03/streameast-worlds-largest-illegal-sports-streaming-platform-shut-down-in-sting/ Streameast — the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform — has been shut down after a year long investigation, according to a leading United States-based anti-piracy organisation. The network of 80 unauthorised domains generated 1.6billion combined visits over the past year, providing free access to global sports fixtures, including Europe’s top football leagues and competitions, such as the Premier League and Champions League, as well as the NFL, NBA and MLB. The Athletic has been informed by the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) — a coalition of 50 media and entertainment organisations including Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Paramount — that an operation alongside Egyptian law enforcement officials took place on Sunday August 24 to disrupt Streameast’s dominant position in the illegal streaming market. Traffic to the site reached 136million average monthly visits, with domains primarily originating from the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and Germany. “ACE scored a resounding victory in its fight to detect, deter, and dismantle criminal perpetrators of digital piracy: by taking down the largest illegal live sports platform anywhere,” said Charles Rivkin, chairman of ACE and chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). “With this landmark action, we have put more points on the board for sports leagues, entertainment companies, and fans worldwide — and our global alliance will stay on the field as long as it takes to identify and target the biggest piracy rings across the globe.” Two men were arrested on suspicion of copyright infringement in El-Sheikh Zaid in the Giza Governorate of Egypt — which is approximately 20 miles west of capital Cairo — and have subsequently been detained. During the raid, authorities seized laptops and smartphones suspected of operating the sites. In addition to confiscating cash and multiple credit cards, investigators also uncovered links to a shell company in the UAE allegedly used to launder advertising revenue totalling £4.9million ($6.2m) since 2010, plus a further £150,000 ($200,000) in crypto currency. Multiple real estate properties in Egypt are also suspected of having been purchased with illicit revenues. ACE work in collaboration with law enforcement agencies around the world, including Europol, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Centre. “Dismantling Streameast is a major victory for everyone who invests in and relies on the live sports ecosystem,” said Ed McCarthy, COO of DAZN Group, which is part of the ACE collaboration. “This criminal operation was siphoning value from sports at every level and putting fans across the world at risk.” In addition to football, Streameast provided pirated access to pay-per-view boxing and MMA, F1 and all the major U.S. sports. In 2024, LA Lakers star Lebron James was seen — via a social media clip — watching an NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks courtside on Streameast. At the time, fans of the site feared on social media that the attention would lead to the site being shut down. “This action swiftly dismantled what was once the largest illegal sports streaming operation in the world, and I applaud the Egyptian authorities for their partnership,” said Larissa Knapp, executive vice president and chief content protection officer of MPA, which is a leading contributor to the ACE initiative. “It’s further proof that no piracy network is beyond the reach of coordinated global enforcement.” At the time of publishing, Streameast’s original domain is no longer active, however a selection of posts on Reddit suggest that back-up domains — or those purporting to be replacement services — are now up and running. One of those platforms carrying the name Streameast claims to be “the ultimate destination for free sports streaming”. ACE have confirmed to The Athletic that they are aware of what they call ‘copycat’ sites — where impersonators try and capitalise on a gap in the market — and are currently investigating whether the sites are related. Data from Brand Finance — a global brand valuation consultancy that carried out a 2025 survey into fan behaviour — found that 43 per cent of 14,000 respondents in 13 countries considered using unofficial live stream websites rather than paying full price to watch sport. While the action against Streameast will have a global impact, there have also been recent prosecutions in the U.K. Stephen Woodward was sentenced at York Crown Court on July 11 to three years in prison after pleading guilty to running three illegal streaming websites in Thirsk, Yorkshire that generated an income of £1million ($1.3m). Woodward used funds from the criminal operation to buy designer clothes, jewellery, holidays and a Jaguar sports car worth £91,000 ($123,000). His brother, Christopher, was also given a 15-month sentence for associated money laundering offences, after the investigation by the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) branch of City of London Police.

seafoam doesn't understand when someone is joking...

To start: Guardians => Indians Commanders => Redskins Wizards => Bullets

Seen the movie?

I have never used any of these services to watch sports, though I am thinking I would like to see if I can use it to watch WVU football this year... I have used an illegal site for movies or tv shows here and there, but never sports...

That is the best news I have heard all week...

August 29 is when it hit New Orleans, after hitting Florida on August 25... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Katrina

LOL... But one round this week, two next week, final round the following week...