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Hulu has renewed political thriller “Paradise” for a third season. The Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us”) drama, starring Sterling K. Brown, has racked up more than 30 million viewing hours in its current run and nearly 12 billion minutes streamed globally across its first two seasons. The sophomore season wraps Monday, March 30.
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Paramount Skydance and David Ellison have been added to Las Vegas gambler and self-described “fixer” R.J. Cipriani’s lawsuit accusing Paramount president Jeff Shell of failing to pay him for crisis communication services. “Paramount is aware of the frivolous lawsuit and believes the claims are entirely without merit,” said a Paramount spokesperson in a statement. “There is no factual or legal basis for any claim against Paramount, its directors or its major shareholders, and the company intends to defend these allegations vigorously.” Shell has accused Cipriani of extortion.
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There was no political interference in Netflix’s failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, co-CEO Ted Sarandos told Politico, saying the political backdrop “complicated the narrative, not the actual outcomes.” The process did, however, reveal what he described as “a real deep misunderstanding” of YouTube. Many still see the platform as a repository for cat videos or a free promotional tool, Sarandos said, when in reality it’s a direct competitor. “It’s a zero-sum game,” he argued – time spent on YouTube comes at the expense of services like Netflix or RTL – underscoring that the platform is playing in the same arena as traditional and premium streaming players.
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NBC News is expanding its AI coverage with the addition of technology journalist Joanna Stern as chief tech analyst and contributing correspondent. Stern, alongside her media company, will produce content across the network’s platforms, including vertical video, explainers, and investigative reporting. The network will also debut a new franchise series, “AI in America,” led by Stern. The partnership “reflects a new model of working with leading independent journalists and creators,” said President of Editorial Rebecca Blumnstein.
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“Shared Planet,” featuring stories of people and wildlife flourishing together, premieres Wednesday, April 29 at 10p on PBS (check local listings).
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“My Brother the Minotaur” launches Friday, April 24 on Apple TV.The animated adventure series mixes folklore and mystery to tell the story of a young minotaur found and raised in the human world.
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Paramount+ offered a look at docuseries “Made for March,” following the Kansas Jayhawks and Michigan Wolverines in their bid for a national championship this season. The four-parter debuts Saturday, April 4.
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UK-based CMG Productions and LA-based Moscot Global Production Services have struck a strategic partnership to bring scripted US productions to the UK. Through the partnership, CMG becomes the exclusive provider of UK scripted production services to Moscot Global and its projects.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Production for season three of “Time” is set to begin in Belfast. The drama, made by BBC Studios Fiction for BBC iPlayer and BBC One as a co-production with BritBox, stars David Tennant (“Doctor Who”) and Siobhan Finneran (“Downton Abbey”).
(Source: Cynopsis)
Banijay Asia and All3Media International announced the return of “Rise & Fall” for a second season, for Indian ad-supported streaming service Amazon MX Player. The buzzy reality show became Amazon MX Player’s biggest title, amassing over 500 million views its first time around.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Horror film “Primate” starts its streaming run on Wednesday, March 25.The film landed in theaters on January 9.
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The fourth annual “Billboard Latin Women in Music” special is set for Thursday, April 23 at 9p on Telemundo. The two-hour show will spotlight the women shaping the Latin music industry.
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GEICO is leaning into its partnership with the NCAA during March Madness with “Miles That Matter,” a basketball docuseries created in collaboration with Religion of Sports and now streaming on Paramount+. The series follows standout players, spotlighting the families, coaches, and communities behind their rise. The launch comes as new CMO Arianna Orpello pushes a strategy centered on deeper investment in women’s sports and more emotionally resonant storytelling around life transitions and family moments. “‘Miles That Matter’ reflects how GEICO is evolving the way we tell stories, by spotlighting the real journeys and relationships that shape success long before the spotlight turns on,” said Orpello. “Some of the most meaningful moments between parents and children now happen in the car – on the drives to and from practice, games, and life’s biggest transitions. Those conversations, those miles, matter.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Sprite is back as the official global soft drink sponsor of the NBA, rolling out a mix of integrated global campaigns, digital-first storytelling, retail activations and on-the-ground fan experiences designed to channel the energy of the game into refreshment. “Basketball is central to the DNA of Sprite,” said Manolo Arroyo, EVP and Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Coca-Cola Company. “Reuniting with the NBA is about co-creating what’s next – experimenting with new fan experiences, exploring emerging formats and meeting the next generation where they are.” Sprite had been the league’s soft drink sponsor from 1994 until 2015, when PepsiCo’s Mountain Dew took over beverage rights.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Women Of Wrestling (WOW) is launching its own podcast series, “The WOW Official Podcast with Nigel Zane.” The companion show will stream every Friday at 3p, for a live, interactive experience offering exclusive insights from the WOW Superheroes.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix dating show “Age of Attraction” drew 3.8 million views within five days of its launch on March 11, landing at number six on the streamer’s Top 10 shows for the week. Season two of fantasy adventure “One Piece” topped the chart with 16.8 million views.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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