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NBC: Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Premiere) at 8pm
ABC: The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20 (Premiere) at 9pm
BRITBOX: Hope Street (Premiere)
DISCOVERY: Expedition Files (Premiere) at 9pm
DISCOVERY: Mysteries of the Abandoned (Premiere) at 11pm
NETFLIX: Chef’s Table (Premiere)
Couch potatoes this Thanksgiving can do more than eat and watch football. NBCUniversal and Walmart announced new shoppable experiences and measurement capabilities for live sports coverage, kicking off Thanksgiving night. Viewers can shop directly on Walmart.com through an on-screen QR code and NBCUniversal’s new text-to-shop functionality in its Shop the Pod, without missing a touchdown. Advertisers will be provided with closed-loop measurement to attribute sales across linear and streaming media displayed during programming, through Walmart Connect and NBCUniversal’s data collaboration. Walmart will also feature a two-minute segment from its new advertisement campaign, “Deals of Desire,” showcasing the retailers’ biggest holiday deals.
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CBS pulled no punches in its response to Sony’s breach of contract lawsuit over “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” “CBS is disappointed by Sony’s decision to turn its back on the Parties’ longstanding relationship, to attempt to renounce the decades’ worth of efforts that CBS has invested into distributing and arranging for the distribution of the Series, and to attempt and escape the bargain it willingly made,” said the cross-complaint filed in LA Superior Court. “Therefore, through these claims, CBS seeks to hold Sony to the Agreements, and CBS remains committed to continuing to occupy its mantle as Sony’s trusted partner and distributor of the Series for the next four decades and beyond.” Last month, Sony filed a lawsuit accusing CBS of self-dealing and failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of the game shows.
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As part of Allen Media Group’s cost-cutting measures, the company is shutting down The Weather Channel en Espanol. The move follows a round of layoffs in October, and the transition of FAST channel Pattrn to social media.
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NBC, which has aired the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1953, is looking to strike a deal with Macy’s to keep the event on the network and Peacock, reports The Wall Street Journal. The annual price tag would be $60 million, versus the current contract’s $20 million. The cost of production will be about $7 million for this year’s spectacle; last year the parade drew $52 million in advertising.
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Disney is set to hand over $43.25 million to settle the pay equity class action suit filed in 2019. “We have always been committed to paying our employees fairly and have demonstrated that commitment throughout this case, and we are pleased to have resolved this matter,” said a Disney spokesperson. The company will also enlist an external expert to ensure compensation equity. A hearing on January 10 will seal the deal.
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Here’s a freebie for Google TV users: Roku has announced a deeper integration of The Roku Channel with Google TV. Google TV users will be able to search for Roku content, resume watching, and discover recommendations directly from the home screen. Over 500 FAST channels from The Roku Channel will be added to Google TV’s “Live” tab.
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The 14 winners of International Emmy programs and performances include: “Pianoforte” (Arts Programming), Timothy Spall (Best Performance by an Actor), Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (Best Performance by an Actress), “División Palermo” (Comedy), “Otto Baxter: Not a F***ing Horror Story” (Documentary), “Les Gouttes de Dieu” [Drops of God] (Drama Series), “Tabby McTat” (Kids: Animation), La Vida Secreta de tu Mente” [The secret life of your mind] (Kids: Factual & Entertainment), “En af Drengene” [One of the Boys] (Kids: Live Action), “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story” (Sports Documentary), “Restaurant Misverstand” [The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes] (Non-Scripted Entertainment), “Punt de no Retorn” [Point of no Return] (Short-Form Series), “La Promesa” [The Vow] (Telenovela) and “Liebes Kind” [Dear Child] (TV Movie/Mini-Series). Félicitations to all!
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Kaitlin Collins has been named Chief White House Correspondent at CNN. “Kaitlan Collins is the perfect person to lead coverage of the new Trump White House,” said CNN Chairman and CEO Mark Thompson. “Kaitlan is a political journalist of real depth and tenacity who already boasts an amazing record of scoops and exclusive interviews.” Collins will continue to anchor “The Source,” but relocate from NYC to DC.
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Prime Video handed a series order to drama series “Silent River.” John Krasinski and Matthew Rhys are attached to star and executive produce. “We are thrilled to continue our work with John Krasinski, Allyson Seeger, and Sunday Night on this gripping series, which delves into the mysteries and secrets of small-town America,“ said Vernon Sanders, Head of Television for Amazon MGM Studios. “With John and Matthew Rhys attached to star in this wonderful story from Aaron Rabin, our global customers will be on the edge of their seats throughout this thought-provoking, psychological thriller.”
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Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) is onboard the season two cast of Netflix comedy “Tires,” co-created, written and executive produced by Shane Gillis.
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HGTV has greenlit “Sin City Rehab,” documenting designer Alison Victoria (“Windy City Rehab”) expanding her business out West. The new series is slated for late 2025. “HGTV viewers know Alison Victoria never backs down from a challenge and the pressure will be palpable as she makes the jump from the Windy City to Sin City,” says Betsy Ayala, Interim Head of Content, HGTV. “Lucky for us, what happens in Vegas won’t stay there as cameras capture this real estate rollercoaster ride of seven-figure investments and glitzy transformations.”
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Angelica Rivera, former First Lady of Mexico, will return to acting after a 17-year hiatus in new Vix series. “Con Esa Misma Mirada,” an adaptation of iconic telenovela “Mirada de Mujer,” follows a woman abandoned by her husband who finds new love with a younger man.
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After a contentious season 11, Bravo ordered season 12 of “Vanderpump Rules” – but with a new group of servers, hosts and bartenders overseen by Lisa Vanderpump. The show is set to begin production in 2025. At least one original cast member is just fine with having a new crew take over. “I’m feeling at peace with closing this chapter, and I’m excited for everything that is to come,” posted Ariana Madix on social media. “I don’t know that these were the best days of our lives, but they were definitely something special.”
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Netflix has ordered a limited series adaptation of Harlen Coben novel I Will Find You. Robert Hull (“Quantum Leap”) will adapt and serve as showrunner. It’s the streamer’s third Coben project, after “Fool Me Once” and “Missing You,” premiering January 1.
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Romantasy author Jennifer L. Armentrout (Blood and Ashes) has inked a deal with Panopticon Media to develop “The Key,” a reality series set in the world of fantasy storytelling. The format has 15 contestants living in a village competing in immersive challenges. “To create a show like ‘The Key’ in which real people live out their own adventures in the Romantasy world that I love is very exciting,” said Armentrout. “I am looking forward to taking this next step into storytelling that blurs the lines between fiction and reality.”
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Docuseries “Ace of Bass: All That She Wants” premieres Thursday, December 5 as a binge on Viaplay. The eight-parter marks this year’s 30th anniversary of the debut album of Swedish pop band Ace of Base.
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The series finals of CBS daytimer “The Talk” airs live on Friday, December 20. Over the show’s 15-season run, “The Talk” will have aired 2,993 episodes.
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“Superman: The Christopher Reeve Story” debuts Saturday, December 7 at 8p on HBO. The film, which chronicles the actor’s life before and after the near-fatal accident that left him paralyzed, had its world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
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TelevisaUnivision and WorkingNation will present a special edition of Univision’s “Aquí y Ahora.” The one-hour special delves into the challenges faced by the Latino workforce, including healthcare shortages and workers’ rights, while celebrating stories of resilience and innovation.
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“Star Wars: Hunters,” the team-based battle arena game by Zynga in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, is coming to Steam Early Access in 2025. It will be the first game published by Zynga to launch on PC. The game is currently available as a free download on Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android devices.
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“Henry Danger the Movie” debuts Friday, January 17 at 7p on Nickelodeon. Based on the live-action series, the film stars original series cast members Ella Anderson, Michael D. Cohen, and Frankie Grande, as well as new cast member Glee Dango.
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INSP’s Black Friday Frenzy movie marathon kicks off at 10a with “Destry.”
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New Netflix comedy series “A Man on Top” got 6.9 million views from November 18-24, topping the streamer’s list of TV shows. “The Merry Gentlemen was the #1 film, with 14.7 million views.
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Fox’s Packers vs. 49ers “America’s Game of the Week” drew 25.2 million viewers. Season to date, “AGOTW” is averaging 25.3 million viewers, up 9% over last year and its best showing since 2016.
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In college football, Fox Sports reports 9.32 million viewers tuned in for Saturday’s Ohio State victory. It was the most-watched college game of the week.
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ABC’s “GMA” posted week-to-week increases in key target demos the week of November 18: Total Viewers (+6%, 2.802 million vs. 2.654 million), Adults 25-54 (+9%, 507,000 vs. 467,000) and Adults 18-49 (+10%, 312,000 vs. 284,000), posting its strongest news demo performance since the week of May 13.
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The 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Championship averaged 967,900 viewers in primetime on CBS last Saturday. It’s the league’s highest viewed Championship match to date, an 18% increase from the 2023 title match (816,800) and a 6% jump from the 2022 championship (915,000).
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