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FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 5/6/24)
E!: E! Live From The Red Carpet: Met Gala at 6pm
E!: OMG Fashun (Premiere) at 9pm
FOOD NETWORK: Next Baking Master: Paris (Premiere) at 9pm 
CBS: The Neighborhood at 8pm
CBS: Bob Hearts Abishola at 8:30pm
CBS: NCIS at 9pm
CBS: NCIS: Hawai’i at 9:30pm

Paramount Global will hold discussions with Sony and Apollo now that their negotiating window with David Ellison’s Skydance has expired, a special committee decided over the weekend. Sony and Apollo have made a preliminary $26 billion bid for Paramount, including the assumption of debt. But the committee didn’t rule out continuing talks with Skydance for a deal favored by Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, along with some Hollywood bigwigs. “I love the Ellison idea,” said James Cameron in the Financial Times. “If he gets . . . to run Paramount creatively, it could be a huge boon for this business in these ailing times.” Said Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor, “Everybody is in business with him — Amazon, Netflix, Apple, Paramount and Disney all have a good relationship with David.” 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Chris McCarthy, President and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks has been named “interim principal executive officer” at Paramount Global, according to an SEC filing. McCarthy, George Cheeks, President/CEO of CBS, and Brian Robbins, President of Paramount Pictures and President/CEO of Nickelodeon, had been named the heads of a new office of the CEO following the exit of Bob Bakish, but SEC rules require a person, not an office, be named in charge. As for Bakish, don’t cry for the ousted exec. Bakish will continue as senior advisor to the company until October 31 with a salary of $258,000 per month, then will score a severance package in the neighborhood of $48.5 million, plus a bonus for 2024.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NBC officially renewed “Night Court,” its top-rated comedy, for a third run. Season two has reached 24 million total viewers on linear and digital.
(Source: Cynopsis)

An F1 Academy docuseries offering behind-the-scenes access to the all-women driving category will launch on Netflix in 2025. Produced by Hello Sunshine, the series joins “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” on the service. “As these dynamic and fearless drivers break barriers behind the wheel, we are excited to partner with Netflix to tell the stories of these powerhouse leaders,” said Hello Sunshine founder Reese Witherspoon. “What we know is that when we put women at the center, people show up to watch.” 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Andy Garcia (“Modern Love”) has joined the cast of upcoming Paramount+ drama “Landman.” The series from co-creator Taylor Sheridan (“Yellowstone”) is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, 101 Studios and Bosque Ranch Productions.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ABC has set its summer schedule. “The Wonderful World of Disney” kicks off with “Inside Out” on Sunday, June 2, and “The Bachelorette” launches Monday, July 8. “Celebrity Family Feud” celebrates 100 episodes and its 10th anniversary beginning Tuesday, July 9, following the previously announced special “Family Feud: Decades of Laughs.” Renewed for a new season and celebrating the show’s 25th anniversary, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” premieres Wednesday, July 10 on ABC. The latest iteration, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will feature a new twist with two celebrity contestants playing together with the hope of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice. Joining the Wednesday lineup is “Claim to Fame,” back for season three. “Judge Steve Harvey” returns the following week on Tuesday, July 16. “Press Your Luck” was renewed for season six, set to debut Thursday, July 18, followed by new game show, “Lucky 13,” co-hosted by Shaquille O’Neal and Gina Rodriguez (“Not Dead Yet”). 
(Source: Cynopsis)

The fourth season of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” will debut in two parts. Part one drops August 15, and part two on September 12, with some scenes shot in Rome. “Expect new characters, a lot more drama, romance, and a whole new language to try and master,” teased series creator Darren Star.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Dynamic Planet,” a four-part series filmed over three years that highlights how the natural world is adapting in surprising ways, premieres Wednesday, June 19 on PBS (check local stations). 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season two of Paramount+’s “Criminal Minds: Evolution” launches Thursday, June 6. New episodes follow weekly.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Teen pregnancy series “Unexpected” returns to TLC on Monday, June 3 at 9p. This season features three new couples and two returning young, expecting parents.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Brazil is the destination on the season premiere of “Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail,” airing Friday, May 31 at 8p on Discovery.
(Source: Cynopsis)

FETV will “Leave It to June” this Mother’s Day with twelve episodes of “Leave It to Beaver” featuring June Cleaver. The marathon will run from 9a-3p with an encore presentation from 6p-12a.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” returns to ABC, live on Thursday, July 11. A host will be announced at a later date.
(Source: Cynopsis)

For the first time, starting May 7, non-Prime Video customers can watch seasons 1-4 of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on the show’s own FAST Channel, exclusively on Freevee and Prime Video. The series follows a 1958 New York City housewife whose life suddenly takes an unexpected turn into stand-up comedy.
(Source: Cynopsis)

NFL Network is undergoing a shakeup, including the cancellation of “NFL Access,” which has aired weeknight since 2003, and the exit of commentator Michael Irvin after 15 years. “Like any successful organization, the NFL regularly evaluates its workforce to ensure the proper support of strategic priorities including international expansion, the growth of flag football, and the evolution of digital and media platforms,” said an NFL spokesperson. “We have made the difficult decision to part ways with some employees to allow us to further invest in these growth areas and ensure the continued strength of our game and the business.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Major League Baseball is in “advanced talks” to toss rights to Sunday morning baseball to Roku, sources told The Atlantic. Last year, the games aired on Peacock.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Tennis Channel and commentator Brett Haber have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Haber on air through 2028. Haber first appeared on Tennis Channel in 2004.
(Source: Cynopsis)

The debut of Paramount+’s “Knuckles” set a record as the most-watched Paramount+ original series ever, with more than 4 million hours streamed over premiere weekend. The series is also Paramount+’s most-watched kids-and-family title ever, and had a halo effect on other Sonic the Hedgehog titles on the service, with viewership up more than 278% globally over the daily average.
(Source: Cynopsis)

POWERBALL
Today’s Jackpot is $214 million. 

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
The Fall Guy – $28.5 million
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – $8.1 million
Challengers – $7.6 million
Tarot – $6.5 million
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – $4.5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)

CELEBRITY NEWS: MAY 3, 2024
http://www.imdb.com/news/celebrity

Desiigner (Rapper) – 27 years old
Mary Lambert (Pop Singer) – 35 years old
Poppy Delevingne (Model/ Cara’s older sister) – 38 years old
Cheryl Burke (Dancing With The Stars) – 40 years old
Eric Church (Country Singer) – 47 years old
Christina Hendricks (Good Girls/ Mad Men) – 49 years old
Dule Hill (The Wonder Years/ The West Wing) – 49 years old
Willie Geist (Sunday Today with Willie Geist) – 49 years old
Damon Dash (Entrepreneur of Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z) – 53 years old
Bobby Cannavale (Will & Grace/ HBO’s Vinyl) – 54 years old
Nina Garcia (Project Runway) – 59 years old
Frankie Valli (lead singer, The Four Seasons) – 90 years old

FIRST LOOK
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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 5/3/24)
HGTV: Zillow Gone Wild (Premiere) at 10:30pm
HISTORY: The UnXplained: Mysteries of the Universe (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: Postcards (Premiere)
NETFLIX: John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA. (Premiere)
ABC: Shark Tank (Finale) at 8pm

(SATURDAY 5/4/24)
NBC: 150th Kentucky Derby (Premiere) at 2:30pm
NETFLIX: The Atypical Family (Premiere)
OWN: Love & Marriage Huntsville (Premiere) at 8pm
NBC: Saturday Night Live – Host: Dua Lipa, Musical Guest: Dua Lipa (Premiere) at 11:30pm

(SUNDAY 5/5/24)
BRAVO: The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Premiere) at 8pm
ID: People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer (Premiere) at 9pm
PBS: Maryland (Premiere) at 9pm

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have made a formal $26 billion all-cash offer to buy Paramount Global. The offer comes on the heels of Paramount CEO Bob Bakish stepping down Monday and the pending expiration of an exclusive negotiating period between Paramount and Skydance Media. Skydance has been in talks with Paramount for weeks – the exclusivity ends today (May 3) — and last Sunday modified its bid, doubling the cash that could go towards Paramount’s balance sheet to $3 billion from $1.5 billion and paying less for National Amusements, the holding company controlled by Paramount chair Shari Redstone and the entertainment giant’s largest shareholder. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Entertainment labor union SAG-AFTRA has partnered with Nielsen to help it enforce the streaming bonus provision terms of its most recent contract with studios. Nielsen will act as a third-party provider of streaming content measurement to the union and its Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings service will complement data from the streamers themselves. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

At the 2024 IAB NewFronts presentation at Webster Hall, FAST music video network Vevo announced that it will release a limited number of franchise programs. Vevo’s NewFront event concluded with a special live performance by country artist, Kane Brown.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season 14 of “Blue Bloods,” which will wrap in October, will be the last for the CBS drama, said Amy Reisenbach, CBS Entertainment President, at a press conference on Thursday. “We really want to thank the cast and crew, everyone involved in the show,” she told reporters. “We absolutely will miss the family dinners. It is important to give show the sendoff it deserves.”
(Source: Cynopsis)

Apple Inc.’s Apple Services unit, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, reported revenue of $23.9 billion for the quarter ended March 30, an increase of 14.2%, but iPhone sales dipped 10.5% in the period. Overall, Apple reported total revenue of $90.8 billion, down 4.3%, and net income of $23.6 billion, down 2.2%, for the quarter.
(Source: Cynopsis)

ITV has commissioned “I Fought the Law,” a four-part series based on the book “For the Love of Julie,” by Ann Ming, the real-life story of a mother’s 15-year battle to bring her daughter’s killer to justice. The series will begin filming in August and will air on ITV1 and ITVX. Hera Pictures (“Mary & George,” “What It Feels Like for A Girl,” “Hamnet,” “Temple,” “Honour”) will produce the series in association with All3Media International, which will be responsible for the international distribution of the series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions said its inaugural documentary series on Black cowboys is in production with Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) for Peacock. The series is inspired by the themes of Peele’s “NOPE” from Universal Pictures—sister studio of Universal Studio Group—with Emmy-nominated Keith McQuirter attached as showrunner, executive producer and director. The three-part untitled docuseries will unmask the forces that erased the identity of the Black cowboy from frontier history and present. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Production on Max Original series “The Easterngate,” began in Marchand is one of the streamer’s first productions in Poland. The suspense thriller delves into the world of modern espionage during an emerging conflict and international unrest. Easterngate refers to the Suwałki Gap, a critical spot along the border between Poland, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia and widely recognized as one of Europe’s top three hotspots.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Telemundo Studios upcoming original production, “Sed de Venganza,”is set to begin production at Telemundo Center’s studios in Miami this summer, with Danilo Carrera (“Relaciones Peligrosas”) and Isabella Castillo (“El Señor de los Cielos,” “Malverde: El Santo Patrón”) slated to lead a star-studded cast. The series is the first leading role for both Castillo and Carrera in a Telemundo series.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A&E’s non-fiction docuseries “60 Days In” and “Inmate to Roommate” will return May 30 at 9p and 10p. “60 Days In” goes behind bars in the Utah County Jail overseen by Sheriff Mike Smith. The new season of “Inmate to Roommate” introduces a new group of recently released inmates as they re-enter society and move in with everyday people who are welcoming them into their homes. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Season 2, part two of MGM+ original series “Billy the Kid” will premiere on June 2 at 9p. The series is produced by MGM+ Studios and Amazon Studios: Pan-English Scripted TV, in association with Amblin Television and De Line Pictures. “Billy the Kid” is internationally distributed by Amazon MGM Studios Distribution.
(Source: Cynopsis)

“Wayne Brady: The Family Remix” will premiere on Freeform on July 24, at 10p and the next day on Hulu, with the actor and comedian turning the traditional family on its head. Together with his best friend and ex-wife Mandie Taketa, they co-parent their 21-year-old daughter, student and aspiring artist Maile Brady as well as run their own production company, A Wayne & Mandie Creative. Jason Fordham, Mandie’s life partner since 2009, handles the family’s cinematography and post-production, and Mandie and Jason have an almost 3-year-old son, Sundance-Isamu. “Wayne Brady: The Family Remix” is a production of Fremantle and A Wayne & Mandie Creative.
(Source: Cynopsis)

Sesame Workshop and Cut Media’s viral YouTube channel “HiHo Kids” have teamed up to create two new episodes of the latter’s fan-favorite series, “Kids Meet” – “Kids Meet a Beekeeper” (May 9) and “Kids Meet a Marine Biologist” (July 13). The series features kids in one-on-one interviews with a variety of interesting people and will feature “Sesame Street” icon Elmo, who will help the kids question the guests.
(Source: Cynopsis)

In honor of Mother’s Day, AXS TV will air 16 classic episodes of “The Partridge Family” during its “Shirley Partridge Mother of the Year Marathon,” May 11 and 12, beginning at 1p. Encore presentations of each block will air in primetime at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday.
(Source: Cynopsis)

HBO Original four-part documentary series “Stax: Soulsville U.S.A.” will debut on May 20 at 9p with two back-to-back episodes, followed by the final two episodes airing back-to-back on May 21 at the same time. The limited series chronicles one of the recording industry’s most influential producers of soul music, breaking acts such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s and Sam & Dave and was an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner of the TV Premiere Audience Award. It is produced and directed by filmmaker Jamila Wignot. All four episodes of the series will be available to stream on Max on May 20.
(Source: Cynopsis)

A two-night documentary event – “The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson” – will air on June 1 and June 2 at 8p on Lifetime, in honor of the 30th anniversary of her death. The project features 50 participants, including those who knew Nicole the best – her friends and family – to shed new light on her life and tragic death. Produced by Bunim/Murray Productions, the documentary promises unprecedented access to exclusive home videos and interviews and to reveal shocking new details in the tragic story. 
(Source: Cynopsis)

Beginning June 1, PBS is offering a special early streaming release of upcoming documentary series “Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution.” All three episodes will be available on PBS.org and the PBS app ahead of its June 18 broadcast premiere on PBS. The three-part series captures the story of disco: its rise, its fall, and its legacy.
(Source: Cynopsis)

MOVIES
The Fall Guy – Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu,  Winston Duke, Ben Knight, Matuse, Adam Dunn, Zara Michaels
Tarot – Olwen Fouere, Avantika, Jacob Battalion, Humbly Gonzalez, Harriet Slater, Larsen Thompson, Wolfgang Novogratz, Alain Bradley, Stasa Nikolic, James Swanton, Alan Wells, 

STREAMING MOVIES
The Idea of You (Prime Video) – Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfield, Jordan Aaron Hall, Mathilda Gianopoulos. Meg Millidge, Cheech Manohar, Raymond Cham Jr., Jaiden Anthony, Viktor White, Dakota Adan, Roxy Rivera, Graham Norton, Grace Junot, Jon Levine

NYC STREET FAIRS
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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $284 million.

You can now play in 43 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

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POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $203 million. 

Powerball is played in 43 states.

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