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After a four-month standoff, Paramount Global signed a multi-year contract with Nielsen. The deal includes measurement for all platforms including national and local broadcast, cable networks, and streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV, along with new Nielsen services, including the company’s recent rollout of Big Data + Panel. Nielsen and Paramount parted ways in October, when they couldn’t come to terms on a new contract. “We are thrilled to resume our partnership with Paramount, as their leaders continue to build one of the strongest brands in entertainment,” said Nielsen CEO Karthik Rao in a statement. “Our trusted data shows how Paramount’s content and advertising strategy is thriving across every platform, across all ages and demos.”
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With the Super Bowl just days away, and the importance of measuring live sports growing, Nielsen is expanding measurement of OOH TV viewing from 65% of the US to 100%. “Nielsen is highly focused on innovating in order to better serve our clients and ensure our measurement accounts for the full landscape of television consumption,” said Deirdre Thomas, Chief Product Officer, Audience Measurement at Nielsen. “We understand how important it is for our clients to be able to have the most complete picture of the audience, especially for special events like the Super Bowl.”
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When Super Bowls aren’t enough: The Kansas City Chiefs organization is launching a production studio to develop original scripted and unscripted content. “Foolish Club Studios is a tribute to my father in so many ways,” said Clark Hunt, Chairman and CEO of the Kansas City Chiefs and son of Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt. “My father constantly pushed boundaries and inspired innovative thinking, and that is exactly the ethos we expect this new studio to embrace as we expand our ambitions in storytelling and continue to make the game more accessible to our fans.”
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BET+, Prime Video and Starz have launched a new Starz and BET+ bundle through Prime Video. Customers can access the offering for $15.99/month, an approximate 30% savings. The bundle offers BET+ series along with season four of Starz’ “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” and the entire “Power” Universe, crime drama “BMF,” and southern drama “P-Valley.”
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Sony Pictures TV has informed CBS Studios that it is fully taking over global distribution of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!”, starting with episodes scheduled to air the week of February 10. “We expect CBS to take all necessary steps to ensure that the episodes are properly delivered to broadcasters,” said Sony in a letter to Wendy McMahon, President and CEO of CBS News and Stations. Not so fast, responded CBS Studios, telling clients, “CBS remains the distributor for the Series, notwithstanding any communications from Sony to the contrary. Any contention by Sony that it has reclaimed the distribution rights is subject to ongoing judicial proceedings, and CBS will be seeking immediate relief from the appropriate courts. All business should continue in the usual course.” The issue goes back to October, when Sony filed a lawsuit accusing CBS of “undercutting the value and profitability” of the game shows. Four weeks later, CBS filed a countersuit alleging Sony is trying to get out of their distribution deal.
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Season 20 of “America’s Got Talent” kicks off Tuesday, May 27 at 8p. Mel B (seasons 8-13) returns to the judges table, joining Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara. Heidi Klum, who is set to host a revived-on-Freeform “Project Runway,” will not be back.
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“When No One Sees Us,” the first Max Original scripted series from Spain, debuts Friday, March 7. The Spanish-language drama explores a series of crimes in the political and cultural frontier of so-called “deep Spain” during the celebration of Holy Week in Morón de la Frontera.
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Docuseries “A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read” airs over three nights starting Monday, March 17 at 9p on ID. The true crime series follows the case of a woman suspected of murdering her police officer boyfriend.
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“Lu & The Bally Bunch” launches Friday, February 7 on Max.The animated preschool series follows a little ladybug just starting preschool with her new classmates.
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Season two of “Surface” returns for its eight-episode second season on Friday, February 21. The new chapter of the psychological thriller follows Sophie (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) to London to unravel the secrets of her past.
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OUTtv is bringing back competition series “Sew Fierce”for a third season. Produced by Sonic Nursery Creative, the eight-episode third season will see the return of season two’s co-hosts, design mentor Jaime Lujan, aka Lucinda Miu, and drag legend, Crystal. Benjamin Toner, the winner of Sew Fierce’s debut season, will also appear as a judge.
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Oscars executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producer Katy Mullan announced members of their production team for the 97th Oscars, airing Sunday, March 2 at 7p on ABC. Rob Paine returns as co-executive producer, and Taryn Hurd and Sarah Levine Hall return as producers. Supervising choreographer Mandy Moore and lighting designers Bob Dickinson and Noah Mitz also rejoin the team. Producers Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney join the team for the first time. Writers for this year’s show include Amberia Allen, José Arroyo, Josh Comers, Dan Cronin, Jessie Gaskell, Skyler Higley, Berkley Johnson, Ian Karmel, Brian Kiley, Laurie Kilmartin, Carol Leifer, Jon Macks, Conan O’Brien, Matt O’Brien, Agathe Panaretos and Mike Sweeney.
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A sequel to “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” is inching closer to becoming a reality at Hulu. A pilot for the 1997-2003 supernatural drama pilot is being directed by Chloé Zhao (“Eternals”) based on a script written by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman. 20th Television and Searchlight TV are producing.
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Wheelhouse has inked a development and production partnership with unscripted producer Rasheed J. Daniel (“W.A.G.s”) and his TeamSheed Productions. Daniel will work closely with Wheelhouse Entertainment and its various labels (including Spoke, Butternut, Wheelhouse Studios, Wheelhouse Sports and Twist) to develop and produce unscripted content.
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Serial Maven Studios, specializing in innovative models for developing, financing, producing, and distributing unscripted intellectual properties, announced its merger with production company Cantina Media. The merged business will retain the name Serial Maven Studios, with Cantina Media becoming its production label.
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Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King” starts streaming Tuesday, February 18 on Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Fandango at Home. Bonus features include a sing-along with on-screen lyrics.
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The Africa Channel has acquired the Trace Awards 2025 and will air its linear US premiere on Sunday, March 16 at 8p. The annual awards show, helmed by leading Afro-Urban music and culture platform Trace, showcases a diverse range of music genres, including Afrobeat, Amapiano, Bongo Flava, Rumba, Zouk, Hip Hop, Gospel, Coupe Decale and more.
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The Women’s Sports Network will be broadcasting live all remaining Oregon State Gymnastics home meets this season, starting Friday, February 7 at 7p. In addition to live coverage of the meets, the network also features over 1,000+ hours of women’s sports programming.
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Fox Corporation has made a charitable commitment to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana (BGCMLA) totaling more than $400,000 through its ongoing FOX Forward and FOX Sports Gamechanger Fund community impact initiatives. The commitment supports creating a long lasting, positive impact for youth throughout Louisiana and New Orleans, the host community of Super Bowl LIX.(Source: Cynopsis)
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