How many times have you and your drunken mates sat around discussing how great it would be to see a spin-off from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, but starring the two car park attendants who took the iconic red Ferrari out for a joy ride?

The answer to that question is zero. Nobody has ever wanted this.

But Paramount Pictures disagree and have given the greenlight to the Cobra Kai guys to produce Sam and Victor’s Day Off. No director is announced yet, but Cobra Kai writer Bill Posley will pen the screenplay.

This idea is awful. I will watch the film on day one.

‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ Spinoff in the Works With ‘Cobra Kai’ Creators at Paramount
Paramount Pictures is getting ready to revisit “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” A spinoff of John Hughes’ beloved teen comedy is in the works at the studio, with the creators of …
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Get ready for your minds to be blown

This sounds just ridiculous enough to be worth your time. The Australian Seven Network has commissioned a local version of the Dutch series Blown Up in which contestants create unique and mind-blowing balloon artworks.

Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas are on board to host.

Seven to Blow Up balloon series | TV Tonight
Stephen Curry and Becky Lucas to host series in which contestants create unique and mind-blowing balloon artworks.
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More Sandman than we'd expected

If you were inclined to watch more Sandman than I, you may be happy to hear that Netflix has bestowed two bonus episodes of The Sandman upon fans. Now streaming is a bonus live-action episode and a second animated one.

  • Approx 200 library episodes of Sesame Street have been removed from HBO Max. For what reason? HBO gotta learn you don't start a war against those muppets from the streets of Brooklyn. Read: Variety
  • Dan Levy has joined the cast of Sex Education. Read: THR
  • RIP UK sitcom star Josephine Tewson. She was best known for Keeping Up Appearances and Last of the Summer Wine. Read: The Guardian
  • Elijah Wood is joining the s2 cast of Yellowjackets. Read: thefutoncritic
  • How much did HBO spend on the House of The Dragon marketing budget? Just a cool $100 million. No biggie... Read: Deadline
  • Chris in The Morning himself, John Corbett, will reprise his Sex & The City role of Aiden in sequel show And Just Like That. Read: The AV Club
  • The Buffy: The Vampire Slayer reboot series announced in 2018 with an African American lead character is now 'on pause'. Read: TV Insider
  • Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal has been renewed for a second season. Read: thefutoncritic
  • Interested in seeing the US live-action Sailor Moon? Read: The Verge
  • Jurassic World: Dominion is debuting on Peacock Sept 2. Interestingly, there will be two versions available, one with a longer run time including an alternate opening sequence. Read: The Verge

The Idol, starring The Weeknd, debuts on HBO later this year.

SEAL Team s6 debuts on Paramount+ Sept 18.

That's it for today. Big week ahead. Enjoy your House of Dragons and whatnot.