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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 1/27/25)
NBC: Ladies & Gentleman…50 Years of SNL Music (Premiere) at 8pm
ABC: The Bachelor (Premiere) at 8pm
ACORN TV: The Catch (Premiere)
CBS: The Neighborhood (Premiere) at 8pm
CBS: Poppa’s House (Premiere) at 8:30pm
CBS: NCIS (Premiere) at 9pm
CBS: NCIS: Origins (Premiere) at 10pm
FYI: The Chef’s Garden (Premiere) at 10pm
HISTORY: History’s Greatest Mystery (Premiere) at 9pm
HISTORY: History’s Most Shocking (Premiere) at 10pm
ID: The Fall of Diddy (Premiere) at 9pm
MAX: Scars of Beauty (Premiere)
MNMT: Sports Business Journal (Premiere) at 6:30pm
NETFLIX: Ms. Rachel (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Tribunal Justice (Premiere)
As Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners prepare to close their takeover of Paramount Global, a wrench has been thrown in the works in the form of a new, higher bid for the company. A letter was being sent to Paramount’s board on Friday from Project Rise Partners offering $13.5 billion, versus the current $8 billion deal, reported Variety. There was also a guarantee to expand Paramount Global’s workforce, unlike the cuts proposed by Skydance and RedBird. PRP made a previous bid for Paramount Global of $8.5 billion, which they alleged in October was not brought to the board.
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The Revry Channel, an LGBTQ+ streaming network, is coming to Pluto TV this month. “Partnering with Revry to bring their channel to Pluto TV’s lineup is an incredible way to kick off 2025,” said Amy Kuessner, Pluto TV EVP programming. “Pluto TV is dedicated to delivering diverse and inclusive content that resonates with audiences everywhere, and adding the Revry’s latest premium titles and originals ensures we are delivering on that promise.”
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Paramount Network has renewed “Bar Rescue” for season 10. “One of the best parts of my job is hugging bar owners at the end of each episode and seeing them embrace a fresh start for their business—and their lives,” said host Jon Taffer. “For over a decade, we’ve empowered bar owners, employees, and their communities to rediscover their potential. This milestone reflects the dedication, passion, and resilience of everyone involved.” Season nine returns on Sunday, February 23 at 10p.
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Verizon reports it lost 60,000 Fios subscribers in 4Q24, wrapping the year with 2.68 million pay TV subs, down 9% from the year prior. On the flip side, Verizon added over 1 million postpaid mobile and home broadband subscribers in the fourth quarter. Year-over-year revenue rose 1.6% to $35.7 billion, versus analyst estimates of $35.32 billion.
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A comedy based on 2014 film “Draft Day” is in development with Lionsgate Television, Madson Wells, and SpringHill. The film’s football setting, however, is being swapped for basketball. And, “If you are going to do a show set in and around the world of basketball, one person comes to mind ahead of all others,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “The same passion, drive and commitment to excellence that drove LeBron James to be the best in the game is evident in everything he touches and with SpringHill’s oversight, this project is in the best possible hands.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Anna Faris (“Mom”) and Rick Edwards (“The Courtship”) will host the NBC pilot for a new dating format. “Love Takes a Village,” from Lighthearted Entertainment, follows singles going on blind dates, unaware that an audience is watching them.
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“Confessions of Octomom,” following Natalie Suleman, the first woman to give birth to eight children as a single parent with the help of IVF, premieres Monday, March 10 at 10p on Lifetime. The series comes two days after biopic “I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story” debuts.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship” returnsMonday, March 10 at 8p. For the first time, 13 contestants will attempt to win over judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller and Kardea Brown, with the winner collecting $25,000, a feature in Food Network Magazine and the title of Spring Baking Champion.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Power Book III: Raising Kanan” is back for season four on Friday, March 7. Season one of the Starz drama will be available for free sampling on the Starz app and across participating OTT streaming and on-demand platforms from January 31-February 28.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also returning for a fourth season is Canadian hockey comedy “Shoresy,” hitting Hulu on Wednesday, February 26.
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Seven-part limited series, “Trial & Error: Why Did O.J. Win?” kicks off Sunday, February 16 at 8p on Court TV. The series highlights vantage points from numerous trial participants, including attorneys, legal experts, LA police detectives, and friends and relatives on both sides of the courtroom.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Danish miniseries “Bullsh*t” makes its US debut Thursday, January 30 on Viaplay. The six-parter follows a group of lost youths in late 70s and early 80s Copenhagen who find community and belonging in a biker gang.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Music video network Vevo released “Vevo Origin Stories,” a longform branded original content series starring Shaboozey, presented by Intuit TurboTax. The series kicks off with a performance of the musician’s single “Good News,” and wraps up with a 12-minute short film.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Sofia Carson (“Purple Hearts”) and Noah Centineo (“The Recruit”) have been named Ambassadors for the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are set to stream live on Netflix on Sunday, February 23 at 8p.
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Grammy nominees Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims will perform at the awards show, broadcast on CBS on Sunay, February 2 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Turner Classic Movies unveiled the year’s themes and stars to be featured on the network this year, including 31 Days of Oscar, the second iteration of Two-for-One films, Summer Under the Stars, and celebrating monthly birthdays of the industry. During Saturday’s TCM Classic Film Festival: New York Pop-Up x 92NY, it was also announced that Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg and Paul Thomas Anderson will remain as stewards to TCM through 2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)
LIV Gol struck a multi-year strategic partnership with golf content creatorRick Shiels Media, who will serve as a LIV Golf ambassador, offering his fans access to the league’s players, teams, and courses.
(Source: Cynopsis)
IMG has extended its agreement to broadcast the Australian Open on Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra, through to 2027. The agreement will see Sport 24 continue to bring 150+ hours of live action from the tournament to airlines and cruise ships around the world.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Telemundo’s “Noticias Telemundo averaged 397,000 among adults 18-49the week of January 13, according to Nielsen. Together the net’s three daily weekday newscasts averaged 199,000 viewers and 149,000 adults 18-49.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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Today’sJackpot is $56 million.
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Flight Risk – $12 million
Mufasa: The Lion King – $8.7 million
One of Them Days – $8 million
Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – $5.5 million
Moana 2 – $4.3 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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