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(SATURDAY 2/22/25)
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(SUNDAY 2/23/25)
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HISTORY: The Food That Built America (Premiere) at 9pm
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The fiftieth season of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” has been very, very good to Peacock, generating an estimated $50 million in subscriber revenue in 2024, according to Parrot Analytics’ Streaming Economics data. In the fourth quarter of 2024, “SNL” drew $18.4 million in subscriber revenue for the streamer, matching the peak revenue the show earned across Hulu and Peacock when it was available on both platforms in 2Q22. Without taking ad revenue and other monetization channels into account, Peacock’s subscriber revenue covers roughly half the reported cost of producing a season of the late nighter.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ABC handed a full-season order for the third spin-off “9-1-1.” The series, set in Nashville, will be produced by 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy. Murphy, Tim Minear and Rashad Raisani will serve as executive producers and writers, with Brad Falchuk and Angela Bassett also executive producing. “9-1-1” launched on Fox in 2018 and moved to ABC for season seven. “9-1-1: Lone Star” ran on Fox from 2020-2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS has renewed nine series for the 2025-2026 broadcast season, including “Tracker,” “George & Mandy’ First Marriage,” “Hollywood Squares,” “Elsbeth,” “Fire Country,” “NCIS,” “NCIS: Origins,” “NCIS: Sydney,” and “Ghosts,” which landed a two-season order. “These returning shows represent a mix of long-standing hits and a new generation of fan favorites,” said Amy Reisenbach, President of CBS Entertainment. “In collaboration with our extraordinarily talented partners in front of and behind the camera, we look forward to delivering another successful season.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has pledged to invest $1 billion to produce series and movies in Mexico over the next four years. Speaking at President Sheinbaum’s press conference on Thursday, Sarandos said, “At Netflix we share your vision of a vibrant, prosperous Mexico full of growth and opportunity. And we want to play our part in making it a reality.” Noting that Netflix produced its first series outside the US, “Club de Cuervos,” ten years ago, Sarandos said, “It paved the way for our programming strategy, which is all about local production.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Discovery Channel has high marks for its freshman class, ordering second seasons of five series that debuted in 2024. Set to return this year are “Expedition Files,” “Hustlers Gamblers Crooks,” “In the Eye of the Storm,” “The Last Woodsmen” and “Mud Madness,” all top three cable series among Men 25-54 in their respective timeslots, excluding news and sports, with each reaching at least 8.5 million viewers. “This success reinforces our commitment to finding interesting subcultures and fascinating people who have extraordinary stories to tell,” said Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer of US Networks and President of Discovery Networks.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also getting a second season pickup is NBC’s “Happy’s Place.” The comedy starring Reba McEntire has delivered 54% more viewers to its Friday 8p timeslot this season, and its pilot episode has drawn 17.6 million viewers so far across platforms.
(Source: Cynopsis)
And Hulu has renewed “Paradise” for a sophomore run. The Dan Fogelman (“This Is Us”) drama starring Sterling K. Brown debuted on January 26.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix has ordered an action thriller series starring Omar Sy (“Lupin”), set in the universe of the “Extraction” films. Glen Mazzara (“The Walking Dead”) is the showrunner, and executive produces with Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Scott Nemes and Chris Castaldi for AGBO, Sam Hargrave, Eric Gitter and Peter Schwerin. “Audiences are in for a thrill as we delve deeper into the ‘Extraction’ universe,” said Peter Friedlander, VP, Scripted Series, Netflix. “With Omar Sy leading the charge, our collaboration with the Russos, alongside Glen Mazzara, fans can expect even more of the high-octane adventures they love from the ‘Extraction’ franchise.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Avatar: Seven Havens,” a new series from creators Michael DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, is in the works for Nickelodeon. Set in the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” the 2D-animated series centers around a young Earthbender who discovers she’s the new Avatar. The series is in production under the Avatar Studios banner from Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Blighted homes in Detroit have a shot at revival in HGTV’s newly greenlighted series, “Condemned.” During eight episodes, a property investor/rehabber and her builder father tackle Motor City houses that are destined for the wrecking ball. The renovation series is slated to premiere in summer 2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)
BBC Factual has commissioned factual production company Wildstar Films to produce “Amol Rajan Goes to the Ganges” (w/t), a one-hour documentary special for BBC One and iPlayer exploring the Maha Kumbh Mela Festival in Northern India.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Apple TV+ comedy series “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller, premieres with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed by one new episode every week, through July 23. Wilson plays an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer who hedges his bets, and future, on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Another Apple TV+ series, “Murderbot,” makes its debut Friday, May 16 with two episodes. The sci-fi series/comedic thriller stars Alexander Skarsgard (“Succession”) as a robot forced to complete a dangerous assignment.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Love After Lockup” returns Friday, March 21 at 8p on We TV. The new season follows seven couples, including fan favorites from “Love During Lockup.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus will present the SAG Life Achievement Award to Jane Fonda at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, streaming live on Netflix Sunday, February 23 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Adult Swim is marking the 20th anniversary of stop-motion sketch comedy series “Robot Chicken” with a special that dives into reality shows from Warner Bros. Discovery networks. “The Robot Chicken Self-Discovery Special,” premiering this summer, offers parodies from Discovery, Food Network, and TLC.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu’s “Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Special” drops Friday, May 16. The comedian shares a glimpse into his travels, unique family background and friendships.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Two new Lifetime movies premiere this spring. First up is “Taken at a Basketball Game,” premiering Saturday, March 15 at 8p, inspired by the true story of a father’s search for his abducted teenage daughter. Thriller “Wife Stalker,” based on the book The Wife Stalker by Liv Constantine, debuts March 29 at 8p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
AXS TV honors Nirvana’s Dave Grohl in the Dave Grohl Sunday Marathon, an all-day lineup of performances, live shows, interviews on March 9 at 4p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“American Masters – The Disappearance of Miss Scott,” a documentary centered on the jazz virtuoso’s life, premiere today, February 21 at 9p on PBS (check local listings). The film features excerpts from Scott’s unpublished autobiography voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”).
(Source: Cynopsis)
NESN, New England’s sports network, announced the launch of NESN Nation, its first FAST channel. NESN Nation will feature more than 30 hours of weekly live and original programming.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced plans to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Frank Robinson becoming the first fulltime African American Manager in Major League Baseball history. The yearlong celebration includes an exhibit that is slated to open to the public on May 25, and run through the 2025 World Series.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The Honda NHL PreGame on Saturday, March 1 at Ohio Stadium includes attractions featuring 15 partners. The free festival takes place from 12p-5p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The New Jersey Devils will host their Jersey Rocks Night presented by Prudential Financial on February 22, when they face off against the Dallas Stars for a 6p contest at Prudential Center.
(Source: Cynopsis)
UTR Sports announced the launch of the Engage API, which will enable data sharing with partners and allow users to sync their profiles and ratings on third-party apps. The Engage API allows players to access their UTR, UTR-P, and Color Ball Ratings and post pickleball and tennis results from apps for a comprehensive view of their performance across platforms.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The finale of Paramount+ Showtime’ “Dexter: Original Sin” drew 2.68 million viewers after three days on linear and streaming, up +27% from the show’s premiere in December.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix’s “The Night Agent” topped the Nielsen streaming chart the week of January 20 – the drama’s second season premiered January 23.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
Cleaner – Daisy Ridley, Clive Owen, Ray Fearon, Taz Skylar, Lee Boardman, Richard Hope, Rufus Jones, Stella Stocker, Akie Kotabe, Celine Arden, Flavia Watson, Atanas Srebrev, Andreea Diac, Poppy Townsend White
The Monkey – Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Elijah Wood, Rohan Campbell, Sarah Levy, Osgood Perkins, Tess Degenstein, Danica Dreyer, Beatrix Perkins, Kingston Chan, Zia Newton, Nicco Del Rio, Shafin Karim, Lumen Beltran, Laura Mennell, Janet Kidder
The Unbreakable Boy – Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, Jacob Laval, Drew Powell, Gavin Warren, Patricia Heaton, Todd Terry, Liza Marie Gonzalez, Arianne Martin, Kurt Yue, Bruce Davis, Peter Facinelli, Pilot Bunch
Millers In Marriage (Limited Release) – Morena Baccarin, Julianna Margulies, Minnie Driver, Benjamin Bratt, Patrick Wilson, Gretchen Mol, Edward Burns, Campbell Scott, Brian d’Arcy James, Elizabeth Masucci, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Tricia Alexandro, Paco Lozano, Rachel Issenberg
Old Guy (Limited Release) – Christoph Waltz, Lucy Liu, Cooper Hoffman, Desmond Eastwood, Ryan McParland, Ann Akinjirin, Lynsey Browne, Gavin Coventry, Clyde Delaney, Desmond Edwards, Tibu Fortes, Charlie Hamblett, Tony Hirst, Kate Katzman, Adrew McGeachie, Rory Mullen, Adam Murphy
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