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Fox has secured a record-breaking $8 million for at least 10 of its 30-second Super Bowl ads. The network had originally fetched upwards of $7 million per spot, already a record, and by November inventory for the Big Game was sold out. But a higher than usual number of advertisers dropped out – at least one due to the LA wildfires – and Fox was able to turn to its waiting list and resell those ads for north of $8 million.
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Prime Video signed a multi-year agreement with Lionsgate giving the streamer
an exclusive early window following Starz’s exclusive first-run window for Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases, a package of films from 2025, and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV. Included in the deal are the third chapter of the “Now You See Me” franchise, and “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” “We know that Prime members love great movies, and as a first-stop entertainment destination, we are excited to bring Lionsgate’s terrific slate of entertaining films to Prime Video soon after their theatrical release,” said Brad Beale, Vice President, Worldwide Licensing and Distribution for Prime Video.
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Black Americans account for 46 hours and 13 minutes per week on streaming platforms, versus 34 hours and 57 minutes for the overall US population, according to a new report from Nielsen. YouTube had 12.7% of total viewing time as of July, compared to 10% for US viewers overall. Netflix was second with a 7.2% share, followed by Tubi (4.8%), Amazon (4%), Hulu (2.4%), Roku (2.2%), Disney+ and Pluto TV (1.3% each), Peacock (1.2%), Paramount+ (1%) and Max with (0.9%). That said, broadcast and cable also make up a larger share of the Black audience’s TV viewing at 47%, compared to streaming’s 41.4%. What is engaging this audience? “Black consumers are leaning into platforms that emphasize conversation and create a sense of connection,” said Charlene Polite Corley, VP of Diverse Insights and Partnerships for Nielsen. “To win with this community who wields $2 trillion in buying power, brands must prioritize engagement strategies that center diverse Black experiences and cultural nuances.”
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Netflix’s season download feature is now available to binge-happy iPhone and iPad users. “Whether you’re gearing up for a long flight and ready to dive into the new season of ‘The Night Agent,’ a cross-country train ride with ‘XO Kitty’ Season 2 keeping you company, or just planning some downtime offline, this feature has you covered with just the click of a button,” said the company in a blog post. The feature had already been available to Android users.
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Netflix has ordered a “reimagining” of “Little House on the Prairie,” the historical family drama that aired on from 1974 to 1983 on NBC. “’Little House on the Prairie’ has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we are excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story,” said Jinny Howe, Vice President of Drama Series at Netflix. CBS Studios and Anonymous Content Studios are producing, with Rebecca Sonnenshine (“The Boys”) serving as showrunner and executive producer alongside executive producers Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Dana Fox, Susanna Fogel and Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions.
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Crayola Studios and Pipeline Studios are teaming up to co-produce “School of WhichCraft,” an original CG animated series for kids created by Evan Baily (“Sonic Boom”), and developed by Shea Fontana (“Monster High”), to be animated by Pipeline. Executive Producers are Jane McGregor, Baily, Fontana, Pipeline Studios CEO Luis Lopez, and Rick Glankler and Kerry Crowley for Crayola Studios. Fontana is showrunner.
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Blue Ant Media has greenlit five shows: Documentary “Ghost Lands” (w/t), and docuseries “You Can’t Deny It”; “Vet Detective”; “Engineering From Above”; and “Birthplace of Hallowe’en.”
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Season two of unscripted series “Celebrations with Lacey Chabert” is set to premiere later this year on Hallmark+. Lacey Chabert (“ Haul Out the Holly”) returns alongside party planning team Lisa Friedman and Marisa Lainer. In season two, the series will continue to spotlight deserving community members with surprise celebrations.
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Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan will reprise their roles in the third and final season of “Marble Hall Murders.” The drama comes from Eleventh Hour Films in association with Salt Films for Masterpiece PBS and the BBC.
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Think he’ll have anything to say? HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” returns for season 12 on Sunday, February 16 at 11p.
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A new season of “Contraband: Seized at the Border” premieres Monday, February 3 at 9p on Discovery. This season follows the work of America’s Customs and Border Protection Agency as officers seize record amounts of illegal drugs.
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Sony, an official technology partner of the NFL, is all in on the Super Bowl. The company will have 240 Sony Cameras in and around the Caesars Superdome, positioned in each end zone, along both sidelines, and in multiple positions throughout the stadium, including the “SkyCam” over the field. There will be 14 Sony cameras specifically handling content for streaming. “The Super Bowl is not just the biggest game of the year, it is also the biggest production,” said Michael Davies, Fox Sports EVP Field Operations. “Our job is to tell the story of the game, capturing the energy within the stadium and keeping billions of viewers engaged, and Sony is a key tool in reaching that goal.”
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MLB’s Texas Rangers and DirecTV struck a multiyear distribution agreement to provide Texas Rangers’ pre-game, postgame, and live game across a five-state footprint, including all of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and eastern New Mexico, in time for Opening Day on March 27. The streaming, satellite, and IPTV licensing agreement is one of the first for the Rangers Sports Network.
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Revolt unveiled Revolt Sports, a new division offering content that blends storytelling with discussions at the intersection of sports and culture. Brandon Marshall, a six-time NFL Pro Bowler, will be joined by cultural commentator Kayla Nicole to co-host “Revolt Sports Weekly,” featuring locker-room-style discussions and behind-the-scenes perspectives from athletes, celebrities, and cultural thought leaders.
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Major League Soccer returns to Apple TV on Saturday, February 22, kicking off the third year of a 10-year partnership between Apple and the league. Subscribers can access every MLS game, including the annual Leagues Cup tournament, MLS All-Star Game, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs games, and select MLS NEXT Pro matches.
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Former NFL Pro-Bowl center Ryan Kalil and 6x NBA All-Star Blake Griffin have acquired a controlling stake in Fundidores, an American football team based in Monterrey, Mexico, which competes in the LFA (Liga de Fútbol Americano). As part of the acquisition, the team will undergo a rebrand as the Osos ahead of the 2025 season.
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Monday , January 27 was CNBC’s most-watched day since the market selloff on August 5, 2024. With breaking business news around DeepSeek AI, the Nvidia/Nasdaq sell-off and increased market volatility, Business Day drew 206,000 P2+ viewers, up +18% versus the prior two Mondays, and 51,000 among A25-54, up +26%).
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