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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 3/17/25)
FOX: iHeart Radio Music Awards 8pm
HULU: The Sabrina Soto Show (Premiere)
ID: A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: CoComelon Lane (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Inside (Premiere)
“Ted Lasso” has been renewed for a fourth season by Apple TV+, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as Coach Ted Lasso. “’Ted Lasso’ has been nothing short of a juggernaut, inspiring a passionate fanbase all over the world, and delivering endless joy and laughter, all while spreading kindness, compassion and unwavering belief,” said Matt Cherniss, Head of Programming for Apple TV+. “Everyone at Apple is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Jason and the brilliant creative minds behind this show.” Jack Burditt (“Nobody Wants This”) will serve as executive producer under a new overall deal with Apple TV+. Sudeikis stars and executive produces alongside Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jane Becker, Jamie Lee and Bill Wrubel. Brett Goldstein serves as writer and executive producer alongside Leanne Bowen.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Disney+ handed an early season three renewal for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” The series, based on Rick Riordan series The Titan’s Curse, just finished production on season two.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The MTV Movie & TV Awards show, which didn’t take place last year, won’t happen in 2025, either. It’s not the only marquee music event shelved by Paramount Global as the company prepares to merge with Skydance Media – the MTV Europe Music Awards and the CMT Music Awards have also been put on ice. Last month, Paramount president Bruce Gillmer said in a company memo that the cancellation of events is part of an effort to “reimagine and optimize our events slate going forward.” The VMAs and the US Kids Choice Awards are expected to return.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Meryl Streep won the Emmy for Outstanding Children’s Personality and Christian Slater was recognized as Outstanding Lead Performer in a Preschool, Children’s, or Young Teen Program, at the 3rd Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, handed out on Saturday. For a complete list of winners, go here.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS Miami unveiled an AR/VR studio on Saturday. Beginning today, March 17, the NEXT Weather Team will integrate AR/VR technology into daily forecasts. “We are committed to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and delivering an unparalleled viewing experience,” said Kim Voet, President and GM, CBS Miami.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Jason Ritter (“Matlock”) has boarded the cast of HBO drama series “Lanterns,” based on the Green Lantern comic, in a recurring role. “Lanterns” is produced by HBO in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Travel special “Off Road Confidential,” airing on NewsNation on Saturday, March 22 at 5:30p, showcases the beauty of Northern California. The special is hosted by food, culture, and travel expert Gabriel Ornelas.
(Source: Cynopsis)
HBCU GO has been named the official streaming partner of the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC), happening March 20-23 in Charlotte, NC. Sixteen men’s and women’s teams from the top four HBCU conferences will compete for the title of Black College Basketball Champion.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The season three premiere of AMC’s “Dark Winds” attracted 2.2 million premiere night viewers in Nielsen Live+3 ratings. On AMC+, the season three premiere was up more than 50% in viewership over season two, and doubled subscriber acquisition over the previous season.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Streaming viewership for season three of Paramount+ with Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” is up 39% over season two. The first episode of the new run, which debuted February 14, has drawn 4.7 million cross-platform viewers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Entertainment Tonight’s” Oscars broadcast, which aired the day after the Academy Awards, saw an 8% year-over-year increase in total viewership in metered market households and a 14% jump among W25-54.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The season premiere of Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid” delivered over 1.5 million total viewers and was the highest-rated season premiere for the series in three years. The episode earned a 0.82 Live+3 rating among Adults 25-54. Among Men 25-54, the episode averaged a 0.81 Live+3 rating, driving it to rank as Sunday night’s #1 non-sports cable telecast in the demo.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Novocaine – $8.8 million
Black Bag – $7.6 million
Mickey 17 – $7.4 million
Captain America: Brave New World – $5.7 million
The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie – $3.2 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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