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[05/18/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Disney+, Hulu to drop dozens of projects in cost-cutting move; The CW holds off on fates for three series; and Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Hell of a Week," "Tooning Out the News."

[02/07/23 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 7
Updates include: Amazon eyes two more "Bosch" spin-offs; Starz lands former Showtime series "Three Women"; and Comedy Central extends "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News."

[07/13/22 - 07:16 AM]
Paramount Garners 86 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations
This marks the most nominations for the company since the merger of Viacom and CBS in 2019.

[05/18/22 - 11:51 AM]
MTV Entertainment Studios Unveils Expansive Lineup of 90+ New and Returning Series Across Paramount Media Networks and Paramount+, Including MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, Smithsonian Channel and Paramount Network
With half of the top ten series on cable and a slew of #1 hits from scripted to adult animation to reality - MTVE's upcoming series, films and specials tap into themes that are resonating with today's global audiences including family dynamics, love & relationships and social experimentation.

[03/29/22 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 29
Updates include: Gina Rodriguez to star in ABC's "Not Dead Yet"; Victoria Pedretti to lead Hulu's "Saint X"; and Bianca Kajlich added to The CW's "The Winchesters."

[10/04/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+'s Emmy-Nominated Animated Series "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News" Transitions to Weekly Format
The new format will feature three segments that focus on topical news of the day, the week's most dominating stories, and special guests.

[07/23/21 - 11:15 AM]
Video: Paramount+'s Emmy Nominated Series "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News" Reports on Breaking Stories Out of Comic-Con@Home
Paramount+ today released special coverage from its Emmy-nominated animated series, revealing "breaking stories" out of Comic-Con@Home.

[07/08/21 - 08:05 AM]
Paramount+ Brings "Peak" Animation to Comic-Con@Home with "The Harper House" and "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News"
In addition, fans can tune in to a special Comic-Con@Home edition of "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News."

[03/04/21 - 05:03 AM]
Paramount+ Launches Today with Live Sports, Breaking News, and a Mountain of Entertainment
Featuring more than 30,000 episodes and countless films from ViacomCBS' family of world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel, Paramount+ is home to premium entertainment for the whole family.

[02/24/21 - 04:47 PM]
ViacomCBS Unveils Comprehensive Streaming Strategy and Expansive Slate of Originals Headed to Paramount+
Paramount+ will feature a powerful combination of live sports, breaking news and a mountain of entertainment from ViacomCBS' portfolio of world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel.

[02/11/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Critics' Choice Award Nominated "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News" for a Second Season
The series returns Thursday, March 4 with a half-hour special to celebrate and coincide with the launch of the newly rebranded service.

[07/30/20 - 05:00 AM]
ViacomCBS Debuts Expanded and Enhanced CBS All Access
More than 3,500 episodes across ViacomCBS' leading portfolio of entertainment brands will now be available on CBS All Access, including popular series from BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Smithsonian Channel and more.

[03/31/20 - 09:59 AM]
CBS All Access' Animated Series "Tooning Out the News" to Launch Tuesday, April 7 in the U.S. and Canada
Production will resume on its new animated variety news series, with the staff and crew working remotely.

[03/13/20 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 13
Updates include: CBS All Access pushes "Tooning Out the News" premiere; production on nearly all broadcast pilots to be delayed or suspended; and The CW's "The 100" to complete final episode.

[03/11/20 - 10:59 AM]
CBS All Access' Animated Series "Tooning Out the News" to Launch Monday, March 16 in the U.S. and Canada
The series will feature a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, mocking the news of the day and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts in daily five- to seven-minute segments, followed by a weekly full episode available every Friday.

[01/12/20 - 01:52 PM]
CBS All Access Announces New Animated Series "Tooning Out the News"
The series will provide short daily segments leading up to a weekly full episodes featuring a cast of animated characters mocking news of the day, and interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers.







TOONING OUT THE NEWS (COMEDY CENTRAL)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/7/20 - 5/3/23
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2022-2023 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
3 (256 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 5/18/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from Comedy Central's web site, October 2022) From executive producer Stephen Colbert, Tooning Out the News is the critically acclaimed animated news series featuring animated characters lampooning topical news of the day and interviewing real-world guests.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Chris Licht as EP
· R.J. Fried as EP
· Stephen Colbert as EP
· Tim Luecke as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Studios