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Ted Turner, the media maverick who founded CNN and built a cable empire that reshaped how the world consumes news, died Wednesday. He was 87. “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment,” said Mark Thompson, Chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, in a statement. “He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.” Turner had been fighting Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder he disclosed publicly in 2018.
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Josh D’Amaro’s debut as Disney CEO may have been overshadowed by some unwanted Jimmy Kimmel headlines, but the company’s second-quarter results tell a much brighter story. Total revenue climbed 7% year-over-year to surpass $25 billion, ahead of analyst expectations, while operating income for the streaming business surged 88% to $582 million — driven by subscriber growth, price hikes, and stronger ad performance at Disney+ and Hulu. “Disney is uniquely positioned in the entertainment industry. No other company reaches consumers to the same degree across both digital and physical environments,” said D’Amaro during the company’s earnings call. “Our goal is to leverage that position to extend our reach, deepen engagement and generate greater value from our world class intellectual property. To fully capture this opportunity, we’ll embrace technology more aggressively and build a more connected consumer experience with Disney+ right at the center.”
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HBO has greenlit a second season of its “Harry Potter” series, which will begin production this fall and draw from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The first season is set to debut around the holidays.
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Hallmark+ has renewed “Hope Valley: 1874” for a second season. The “When Calls the Heart” prequel will return in 2027.
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Ken Burns’ docuseries “The American Revolution,” which premiered in November 2025, will stream for free on all PBS platforms from Memorial Day, May 25 through Sunday, July 12. The six-part series — PBS’ first show ever to make Nielsen’s Top Ten Streaming list — will also be available on PBS stations Friday, July 3 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 4 starting at 9:30 a.m.
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The fifth and final season of “The Bear” kicks off Thursday, June 25 at 9 p.m. on FX and Hulu. The story picks up the morning after Sydney (Ayo Edebiri), Richie and Natalie “Sugar” (Abby Elliott) discover that Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) has quit the food industry, leaving the restaurant to them.
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“Super Why Comic Book Adventures” debuts Monday, October 5 on PBS KIDS. The animated series supports early literacy skills.
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NewsNation announced “American Made,” a multi-platform series of stories that will air on “Elizabeth Vargas Reports.” The goal: honor the companies, brands, and corporate executives that define the entrepreneurial spirit of America, in celebration of the country’s 250th birthday. The show will launch this spring.
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“This Is Poly,” a reality show exploring polyamorous relationships,premieres Friday, May 29 at 9:30 p.m. on We TV and streaming on All Reality.
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Sisters Nora and Lilly Zuckerman (“Poker Face”) have joined season three of ABC’s “High Potential” as executive producers and showrunners. They succeed Todd Harthan, who left to focus on his hew Disney+ series, “Eragon.”
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Kismet Media has signed an exclusive overall deal with Wheelhouse, joining the talent and production company’s expertise in casting and producing with Wheelhouse’s capabilities in production, investment, and brand development. Under the agreement, Kismet will collaborate closely with Spoke Studios and Wheelhouse Entertainment’s other creative labels.
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Warner Bros. International Television Production Spain and Atresmedia have begun filming a new season of game show “The Wheel,” three years after the global format’s Spanish debut, and brought in Arturo Valls as its new host. Originally launched in Spain on Atres in 2023 as “El círculo de los famosos,” the first season became the most-watched program of the night, delivering an 11.8% share and over 3.1 million unique viewers.
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The HBO Original comedy special “Josh Johnson: Symphony” debuts Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m. on HBO. Johnson, a rotating host of “The Daily Show,” reflects on strange childhood experiences, the perils of being labeled “nice,” challenging family dynamics, and navigating life’s most awkward moments.
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Documentary “Bobby Rahal: True American Racer,” celebrating the life and legacy of the motorsports champion, premieres Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. on FS1.
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Hallmark Channel movie “Kentucky Roses,” created in partnership with Churchill Downs, was the #1 most-watched cable entertainment program on Saturday and of the week among key demographics, propelling Hallmark Channel to rank as the #2 most-watched cable entertainment network in Weekend Primetime among Women 18+. The film reached 1.7 million Unduplicated Total Viewers, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel.
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The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race from Texas delivered 1.11 million viewers for The CW, making it the most-watched Texas spring race in eight years. The audience grew +11% in total viewers compared to last year’s Texas same-weekend race.
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