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Bill Owens, executive producer of CBS’ “60 Minutes,” has handed in his resignation, saying it has become clear over the last few months that he has lost his journalistic independence – the ability “to make independent decisions based on what was right for ‘60 Minutes,’ right for the audience,” he said. “So, having defended this show – and what we stand for – from every angle, over time with everything I could, I am stepping aside so the show can move forward.” The move comes as President Trump is suing CBS over the editing of a ”60 Minutes” interview with then-VP Kamala Harris. While Owens has said he would not apologize, and many legal experts have dismissed the lawsuit as baseless, CBS parent Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, is looking for White House approval for the company’s multibillion sale to Skydance, and a mediator has reportedly been chosen to facilitate discussions about a settlement.
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FOX has ordered “social survival of the fittest” competition series “The Snake” (anyone else thinking of “Survivor’s” Richard Hatch?), to be hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies. Each contestant must leverage their unique skills, training and powers of persuasion as they face challenges designed to showcase the traits needed to be successful in the game.
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Netflix’s “Heartstopper” isn’t getting a fourth season, but it is getting a series finale. That will come in the form of a movie starring and executive produced by the show’s leads, Joe Locke and Kit Connor, and directed by Wash Westmoreland (“Still Alice”). “I am completely overjoyed that we will get to tell the end of the ‘Heartstopper’ story,” said writer Alice Oseman, on whose graphic novels the romantic drama is based. “I’m so grateful to everyone who has worked hard to make this possible and to the incredible fans of ‘Heartstopper’ for your patience and passion. I cannot wait to bring this story to a magical conclusion.”(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS has canceled “Poppa’s House,” starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., after one season, along with one-and-done reality competition “The Summit.” The shows join the network’s axed dramas “FBI: International,” “FBI: Most Wanted” and “S.W.A.T.”
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On a brighter note, CBS handed series orders to comedy “DMV,” from Dana Klein and Kapital Entertainment, and dramas “Einstein,” from Andy Breckman and Randy ZIsk (“Monk”), and “CIA,” from Wolf Entertainment and CBS Studios.
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ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” has been renewed for season four.Jimmy Kimmel will return as host. The game show is produced by Sony Pictures Television’s Embassy Row and Kimmelot.
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Writer/producer/director Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”) and his producing partner Laura Fischer have signed a first-look television deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. Under the new agreement, Feig will develop and create original programming to be produced through his Feigco Entertainment production company for all platforms, including, potentially, Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO and Max, external streaming services, and the broadcast networks.
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Animation production company The Hive Studio has launched a Greek base, The Hive Greece, in partnership with ANIMASYROS productions. The new base in Athens and partnership aims to unite talent and resources of the South Mediterranean region to strengthen the local animation industry and foster partnerships and European-wide co-productions.
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Comedy “Can You Keep a Secret?” is headed to Paramount+ in the US. The series, starring Dawn French (BBC’s “French and Saunders”) and Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”) comes from Big Talk Studios, Mayhay Studios and CBS Studios. French plays a domineering granny whose husband has mistakenly been declared and is living in a loft while they wait for the life insurance to pay out.
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“Totally Funny Animals” was renewed for season two, with a 100-episode order from The CW. The clip-based reality format is hosted by comedian Andy Woodhull. “As one of the largest single-season broadcast network orders, the renewal underscores the versatility, repeatability, and mass appeal of clip-based formats,” said Carter Skeath, President of the show’s producer, V10 Entertainment. “Audiences have overwhelmingly embraced Andy and these wildly comical captured moments.”
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BritBox has set the US launch date for “Outrageous,” based on Mary Lovell’s biography of the Mitford sisters. The series debuts Wednesday, June 18 with two episodes.
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Season 12 of “Below Deck” launches Monday, June 2 at 8p on Bravo. Capt. Kerry Titheradge returns to Motoryacht St. David alongside Chief Stew Fraser Olender and deckhand Kyle Stillie.
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Turner Classic Movies’ limited series “Two for One” returns with 12 nights of double features curated by celebrated filmmakers beginning Saturday, May 3. Each week, TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz will be joined by guests including Kathy Bates, John Carpenter, and Lin Manuel Miranda to introduce the two films of their choice.
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Kanopy announced that its first original series, “America’s Next Great Author,” will begin production later this year. In casting calls across the country, aspiring authors will have one minute to pitch their book ideas to a panel of celebrity judges. After the audition round, six winners are chosen and will live together in a house for one month, competing to complete 50,000 words. Created by Kwame Alexander, Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry, the series will launch under the Kanopy Originals brand.
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Documentary “Tomorrow Was Beautiful,” focused on Colombian superstar Karol G, drops Thursday, May 8 on Netflix. The film follows the musical artist’s rise from humble beginnings to international stardom.
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Great American Media will celebrate the 5th anniversary of its Great American Christmas programming this year. The event kicks off on Great American Family in October and streaming on Pure Flix in early November. To mark the milestone, Great American Media announced the first original holiday movie of the Christmas line-up: “A Christmas Spark,” starring Mario Lopez (“Access Hollywood”) and Ali Cobrin (“The Baxters”).
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The 32nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and stream live on Netflix at 8p. Submissions for nomination consideration will open Monday, August 25.
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“American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans,” a feature-length documentary about NASCAR’s 2023 endeavor to compete in the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans race with an American stock car, makes its debut Thursday, June 12 on Prime Video.
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NBCUniversal Local will present half-hour documentary “Animals in the Aftermath,” highlighting the efforts to rescue animals impacted by the 2025 LA wildfires, beginning this weekend on NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ platforms following “Saturday Night Live.”
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Tubi has acquired as a Tubi Original Film the Asian American ensemble romantic comedy “Worth the Wait,” focused on Asian-American strangers whose lives intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront loss and encounter old flames. Premiere date: Friday, May 23
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HGTV competition series “Rock the Block” delivered the network’s highest-rated season premiere since 2023, garnering a .67 Live+3 rating among Adults 25-54, up 179% over the prior six weeks.
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