Colbert’s Next Chapter Thrown Into Question by Trumpy Boss:
His new project could hit some “major speed bumps.”
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ComingSoon by Mandatory Oct 05
Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings Movie Hits a Major Roadblock: Stephen Colbert’s Lord of the Rings movie faces a major setback, raising questions about the ...
comingsoon.net/movies/news/2201497-stephen-colbert-lord-of-the-rings-movie-hits-major-roadblock
Colbert Writers Find New Home With His Late-Night Competitor: They may not be able to go at Trump quite as hard on the other network’s show.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/colbert-writers-find-new-home-at-jimmy-fallons-tonight-show/
Stephen Colbert's Late-Night Comeback With Kimmel: The former “Late Show” host is set to make the appearance following an Emmys campaign that’s already featured ...
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Key FactsColbert Details Planned Lord of the Rings Work After Emmy
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- On Monday, Colbert won Outstanding Variety Series, months after CBS canceled The Late Show.
- He said the current project occupies much of his time, comparing its demands with writing a Lord of the Rings film.
- He is developing Warner Bros. Studio’s tentatively titled film The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past with his son Peter McGee and Philippa Boyens.
- Jimmy Kimmel announced Colbert’s Tuesday appearance and described it as his return to late-night television.
They’re all tech-avail. Hire them. They will make your show better; they will make your day easier.— Stephen Colbert, during his Emmy acceptance speech for Outstanding Variety Series, thanking his crew.
Stephen Colbert Officially Confirms Late Night Return After CBS Exit: Nearly four months after The Late Show ended on CBS, Stephen Colbert has officially ...
screenrant.com/stephen-colbert-late-night-return-jimmy-kimmel-live-september-2026/
Stephen Colbert Is Returning To Late-Night — And He's Getting Help From A Longtime Pal
huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-jimmy-kimmel-return-emmys_n_6aa7d511e4b0298845cd1e98
Key FactsStephen Colbert Scheduled to Return on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Sep 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screenrant.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screenrant.com
- CBS had canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which ended nearly four months before the planned appearance.
- Jimmy Kimmel announced Colbert as a guest for the September 15 post-Emmy episode, without specifying his role.
- Last year, the two appeared on each other’s shows despite occupying competing time slots.
- Calls exist for Colbert to fill in during Kimmel’s annual summer break; concrete news is expected only next summer.
We will be back in a very big way on Tuesday night, after the Emmys with the one and only Stephen Colbert, who will be making his return to late-night television. Right here, or maybe right here. Maybe I’ll let him sit here, I don’t know. Either way, please join us for that.— Jimmy Kimmel (on Jimmy Kimmel Live!), announcing Stephen Colbert's return to late-night TV
Stephen Colbert Pays Back Jimmy Kimmel In 1 Simple Gesture: ‘You Know He Deserves’ It
huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-jimmy-kimmel-emmys_n_6a8ecb62e4b0229baac3d1c8
CBS Hands Colbert’s Replacement Massive Primetime Gift: Byron Allen’s show is getting a major nod from the network.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/cbs-hands-colberts-replacement-byron-allen-massive-primetime-gift/
Trump’s Rocker Nemesis Flames Colbert’s ‘A**-Kissing’ Bosses: Bruce Springsteen spared no punches in one of the last-ever episodes of “The Late Show.”
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/donald-trumps-rocker-nemesis-bruce-springsteen-flames-stephen-colberts-a-kissing-bosses/
Stephen Colbert Out at CBS as Trump Weaponizes Regulatory Power to Control the Media: David Sirota
democracynow.org/2026/5/22/late_show_media_mergers
Late-Night Host Lets Slip One of Colbert’s Final Surprises: Stephen Colbert is apparently plotting an Avengers-level reunion.
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/late-night-host-seth-meyers-lets-slip-one-of-colberts-final-surprises/
Oprah Flips Script on Colbert in Emotional Exit Interview: “Don’t go all Oprah on me now...”
thedailybeast.com/obsessed/oprah-flips-script-on-stephen-colbert-in-emotional-the-late-show-exit-interview/
Stephen Colbert Announces Post-'Late Show' Dream Gig: 'I Could Not Be Happier': The project revolves around Colbert's single-most cherished series of books.
huffpost.com/entry/stephen-colbert-announces-lord-of-the-rings-post-late-show-dream-gig-i-could-not-be-happier_n_69c40793e4b018d43a59e75b
Colbert Reveals Biggest Lesson He Learned From CBS Firing: “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will end in May.
thedailybeast.com/colbert-reveals-biggest-lesson-he-learned-from-cbs-firing/
Colbert Roasts CEO Who Axed Him on National Boss’ Day: “That oughta buy us a few more months,” the cancelled late-night host quipped.
thedailybeast.com/colbert-roasts-ceo-david-ellison-on-national-boss-day/
Cinemablend Aug 15 25
New CBS Head Honcho Just Blamed YouTube For The Cancellation Of The Late Show: A former NBC exec just took over CBS, and he's got thoughts on The Late Show with ...
cinemablend.com/television/new-cbs-boss-blamed-youtube-late-show-cancellation
Key FactsJeff Shell Blames YouTube Economics for Colbert’s Show Cancellation
Aug 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cinemablend.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cinemablend.com
- Jeff Shell, NBCUniversal’s CEO from 2019 to 2023, became Paramount’s president after the merger.
- He did not make the cancellation decision but agreed with ending the show after its eleventh season.
- Shell said 80% and rising of late-night viewership was on YouTube, which pays 45 cents per dollar.
- A future shift away from scripted 10 p.m. programming remains possible, but Shell said CBS’s current fall lineup remains intact.
Late-night has a huge problem right now. . . . The problem is that 80% of the viewership and growing is on YouTube. [YouTube pays] 45 cents on the dollar [so] you can't make it work economically anymore.— Jeff Shell, Paramount President, speaking to Deadline about the future of late-night TV and his claim that YouTube is the root cause
David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show: ‘Pure cowardice’ : Comedian David Letterman on Friday joined the chorus of late-night hosts to bash ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/5421890-david-letterman-cbs-paramount-stephen-colbert/
Skydance CEO met with FCC chair ahead of CBS canceling "The Late Show": The meeting came two days before CBS abruptly announced that it is canceling "The Late ...
axios.com/2025/07/18/stephen-colbert-late-show-skydance
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The cruel joke of CBS ousting Stephen Colbert: CBS says it's ending "The Late Show" for financial reasons. That may be true ...
salon.com/2025/07/20/the-cruel-joke-of-cbs-ousting-stephen-colbert/
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