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ON TELEVISION (MONDAY 3/31/25)
ABC: An Oprah Winfrey Special: The Menopause Revolution (Premiere)
ACORN TV: Truelove (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Rhythm + Flow: Italy (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: Divorce Insurance (Premiere)
Adult Swim has renewed “Common Side Effects” for a second season. The animated comedic thriller follows what happens after the discovery of a mysterious healing mushroom. “We are grateful for the enthusiastic response to ‘Common Side Effects’ and are thrilled to continue exploring this world with our amazing team and the fans who have embraced the show,” said co-creators Joe Bennett and Steve Hely. “Our goal with the show is to transform planet Earth and restore the human spirit. For now, we will settle for a second season.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Amber Ruffin won’t be performing at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner after all. The comedian had been booked for the association’s annual event, set to take place April 26, but the invitation was rescinded after Taylor Budowich, a White House deputy chief of staff, raised concerns over comments Ruffin has made that are critical of President Trump. “The WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year,” WHCA president Eugene Daniels told members. “At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
It’s a good thing. In April, Pluto TV is offering The Martha Stewart Channel, starting with episodes of “Martha Gardens” from 7p-10p on April 4, 5, 6, and 9. 24/7 content also includes “Martha Cooks,” “Martha Bakes,” “Martha Stewart Living,” and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Not a good thing: QVC laid off about 900 US employees last week, as part of its “strategy to grow by becoming a live social shopping company,” according to a statement on the company’s website. The move impacts staffers across HSN, QVC US and Global Shared Services.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ESPN and Disney+ have ordered a docuseries focused on the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs from Words + Pictures in association with Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Patrick Mahomes’ 2PM Productions and the Chiefs’ inhouse production division, Foolish Club Studios. “ESPN and Disney+ know that sports fans are interested in stories that take them beyond the X’s and O’s, and this series will explore the legacy of the Chiefs franchise while also showcasing the emotional highs and lows of building a championship-winning team,” said Burke Magnus, President of Content, ESPN. “From the brilliance of Patrick Mahomes to the leadership of Andy Reid and the passion of Chiefs Kingdom, this project will showcase the drama, intensity, and heart that make this team a global phenomenon.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix has ordered a pilot for a sequel to the 1987-1993 NBC sitcom “A Different World.” The show, from writer/executive producer Felicia Pride and executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Bythewood, follows Dwayne and Whitley’s daughter at an HBCU.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Mary Steenburgen is joining her husband, Ted Danson, on season two of Netflix’s “Man on the Inside,” reports Variety. Steenburgen will play a musician involved in the case Danson’s character is working to solve.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season 18 of “Heartland,” the longest-running drama ever in Canada, will make its US debut on UP Faith & Family. Beginning Thursday, April 17, the streaming service will add new episodes weekly with a four week break after episode five.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix dark comedy “Bad Thoughts” premieres Tuesday, May 13. The six-parter stars stand-up comedian Tom Segura, who also serves as creator, director, and executive producer.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The first interview with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams since their return to Earth will air on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” at 9a today, March 31. Bill Hemmer will be live from the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Polish documentary “Abortion Dream Team,” following four female activists, makes its US premiere Thursday, April 10 on Viaplay.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Tiny House’ new children’s television series, “I Spy, You Spy!”, a co-production with Nest Productions, has been picked up by the BBC. Production is underway, with the show set to premiere later in 2025 on CBeebies.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Actor Richard Chamberlain died March 29 at age 90. Chamberlain rose to fame in 1961-66 TV series “Dr. Kildare,” before earning the nickname “King of the Mini-Series” for leading roles in shows including “Centennial,” “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds.” He would have been 91 on March 31.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
A Working Man – $15.2 million
Snow White – $14.2 million
The Chosen: Last Supper – $11.5 million
The Woman in the Yard – $9.5 million
Death of a Unicorn – $5.8 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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