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AMAZON FREEVEE: Alex Rider (Premiere)
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DISCOVERY: Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America (Premiere) at 10pm
DISNEY: Monsters at Work (Premiere) at 8pm
HULU: Dinosaur (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Parasyte: The Grey (Premiere)
STARZ: Mary & George (Premiere)
(SATURDAY 4/6/24)
HULU: The Fable (Premiere)
TCM: Two for One (Premiere) at 8p
TLC: Say Yes to the Dress (Premiere) at 8p
NBC: Saturday Night Live – Host: Kristen Wiig, Musical Guest: Raye (Premiere) at 11:30pm
(SUNDAY 4/7/24)
CNN: Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight (Premiere) at 9pm
HALLMARK CHANNEL: When Calls the Heart (Premiere) at 9pm
HULU: Mission: Yozakura Family (Premiere)
MGM+: Beacon 23 (Premiere)
PBS: Mr. Bates vs The Post Office (Premiere) at 9pm
Sony Pictures Television has finalized a licensing agreement with Paramount Global linear cable networks for nine seasons of the “The King of Queens,” which will include streaming rights on Paramount+ and Pluto TV for the first time. “Paramount recognized the importance of consolidated cross-platform negotiations years ago to deliver entertainment to audiences anywhere and everywhere they consume content,” said Barbara Zaneri, Chief Program Acquisitions Officer, Paramount Global. “We look forward to continuing to execute industry-leading deals that give fans more ways to watch what they love across our multiplatform ecosystem of cable and streaming products.”
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CBS News has shut down its Tokyo bureau; Liz Palmer, who had been based in Tokyo, will remain with CBS News in a different location. But CBS hasn’t abandoned Tokyo coverage. “CBS News will continue to have a team in Asia, including an on-air correspondent,” said a network rep. “We also have a partnership with the BBC which provides us with additional resources in the region.”
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As Disney celebrates its resounding victory in its proxy war, a former ABC director of development is taking the network, Disney and director John Ridley, whose production company has a deal with Disney, to court. Asta Jonasson, an Asian American woman, claims she was fired in 2022 in retaliation for filing a complaint about unequal pay due to her gender and race. Jonasson is seeking a jury trial, and unspecified damages. “The allegations against Mr. Ridley are false, and the allegation that Mr. Ridley is biased against Asian-Americans is preposterous,” responded attorney Jennifer Redmond. “We look forward to proving as much in court.”
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Mindy Kaling (“The Mindy Project”) comedy “Murray Hill” has landed at Hulu with a script-to-series commitment. Kaling executive produces through her Kaling International and its overall deal at WBTV alongside 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu has ordered competition “Dress My Tour,” calling for aspiring designers to create outfits for celebrities. Supermodel Kate Upton hosts the series from Releve Entertainment and All3Media America.
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Boat Rocker inked a deal with Shark Teeth Films for three new unscripted series. The agreement will include a fourth installment of “Secrets in the Ice,” along with “Discovered by Disaster” docuseries “Secrets in the Dark.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Zillow Gone Wild,” inspired by the Instagram that features outrageous, one-of-kind homes, debuts Friday, May 3, at 10:30p. Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”) hosts.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Theresa Caputo: Beyond the Readings,” companion series to “Theresa Caputo: Raising,” premieres Thursday, April 18 at 9p on Lifetime.
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INSP drama “Elkhorn” launches Thursday, April 11 at 9p. The series follows 25-year-old Theodore Roosevelt as he abandons New York politics and journeys to the lawless Dakota Badlands, where he attempts to remake himself into a cowboy and a cattleman.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hyundai will be the presenting sponsor for season three of “Secretos de Villanas.” It’s the third consecutive year the auto company has sponsored the Canela.TV series. This time around, the partnership will include new custom content integrations. “We’re excited to extend our sponsorship of ‘Secretos de Villanas’ and authentically engage with the U.S. Hispanic market,” said Erik Thomas, Director of Experiential Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. “Canela Media plays a crucial role as a strategic partner in amplifying Hyundai’s dedication to innovation and adventure alongside the talented cast.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
FOX Nation will debut two-part docuseries “Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special” on Wednesday, April 9. Hosted by FOX News correspondent Hall, two hour-long episodes will explore the devastating firsthand experiences of individuals in the Israeli community following the October 7 attack.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CMT has set an all-star tribute to Toby Keith, featuring a lineup of performances from Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson and Sammy Hagar, backed by Keith’s longtime band. The tribute to the country music legend, who died February 5 at age 62, will also include special appearances by Lukas Nelson and Roger Clemens. “CMT Music Awards Celebrates Toy Keith” (w/t) premieres Thursday, April 11 at 10p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
SOLAR ECLIPSE COVERAGE
There will be no shortage of coverage of Monday’s solar eclipse. NBCUniversal Local will present comprehensive content on its NBC and Telemundo streaming news channels, beginning at 12p. The FAST channels will feature multiple hours of bilingual coverage, with reporting from Mexico to Maine.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS News and Stations will provide multiplatform coverage of the phenomenon with “Total Eclipse of the Heartland,” airing on CBS and the CBS News Streaming Network at 2p.
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The Weather Channel will cover event with meteorologists broadcasting live from 7 locations across the United States. In addition to a detailed dashboard forecasting weather conditions for cities and towns in the path, TWC will feature an interactive live chat, called Follow the Shadow, hosted by meteorologist Heather Zons.
(Source: Cynopsis)
FOX Weather is airing marathon coverage leading up to and throughout the solar eclipse. For “America’s Total Eclipse,” FOX Weather will dispatch correspondents and meteorologists across the country.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ABC News and Nat Geo will offer two-hour live special “Eclipse Across America,” a live event anchored by ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, featuring other ABC News correspondents and Nat Geo talent and Explorers.
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ESPN’s upcoming new streaming service will be part of the Disney bundle when it launches in 2025, said Disney CEO Bob Iger at the company’s shareholder meeting. The standalone service will include all of ESPN’s channels and rights packages, along with fantasy sports, betting and ecommerce.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Beyoncé’s music video catalog saw a +346% lift in Global daily music video views, with a +654% lift in US daily views after the launch of her Cowboy Carter album on March 29, according to Vevo. The album launch also generated a 38% jump in global daily music in the entire Country music genre within the same time period. Other music videos getting the halo effect were Lil Nas X , whose “Jolene” (Dolly Parton Cover) in the Live Lounge saw a +269% lift in US daily views, and Olivia Newton-John, whose “Jolene” version saw a 94% lift in US daily views.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
Monkey Man – Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Her, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita, Ashwini Kalsekar
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