Entertainment News Roundup: New Shows, Tragedy, and Sci-Fi Thrills

The entertainment industry has been abuzz with new developments, from the scaling of a music game show to the tragic loss of a reality TV star's son. Meanwhile, sci-fi thrillers and comedy dramas are making waves in the world of film and television.

Fremantle's music game show "Hitster" has secured series orders from Germany, the Netherlands, and Canada, based on the popular party game of the same name. The game has been a top seller in parts of Europe and Canada, and even ranked in retailer charts over Christmas in the U.S. and U.K.

In more somber news, Robert Cosby Jr., the 23-year-old son of "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star Mary Cosby, has passed away. The Salt Lake City police department confirmed his death, which is being investigated as an overdose. Mary and her husband, Robert Cosby Sr., shared a statement expressing their grief and gratitude for prayers.

On the film front, Esmail Corp and AfterShock Media are developing a sci-fi thriller comic called "Astronaut Down" at Netflix, with F. Scott Frazier adapting the script. The comic, created by James Patrick and illustrated by Spanish artist [redacted], was released in 2023.

Haley Lu Richardson has been making waves with her varied portfolio of work, including the sci-fi comedy "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" and the independent drama "Zi," which premiered at Sundance. She also stars alongside Emilia Clarke in the Peacock streaming series "Ponies." Richardson recently spoke about the twist in "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" and her desire to see Sam Rockwell check into "The White Lotus."

Genesis Rodriguez has also been busy, playing financial journalist Isabel de Leon in the third season of Netflix's "The Night Agent." She previously starred in the second season of Taylor Sheridan's spy thriller "Lioness," and spoke about the challenge of switching gears to play a more cerebral character. Rodriguez also shared her thoughts on what to expect from the next season of "Lioness."

As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, fans can expect a diverse range of new shows, films, and adaptations to hit screens in the coming months. From music game shows to sci-fi thrillers, there's something for everyone in the world of entertainment.