Mass layoffs throughout the entire company have greatly affected WB subsidiaries
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The half-hour special, Elmo’s Playdate, will debut on April 14
The deal includes TV, film, games, and digital content
The service is scheduled to launch in spring 2020
Reboots of Perfect Strangers and Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper are also being eyed
This marks the actor’s first-ever TV role
The filmmaker is basically a free agent, and there’s a lot of competition to sign him