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FOOD NETWORK: Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: Bad Thoughts; Welcome, Now Get Lost
NBC: Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute (Premiere) at 10pm
Ahead of FOX’s upfront on Monday came the announcement of the launch of FOX One, a direct to consumer streaming servicebringing all of FOX’s news, sports and entertainment branded content together in one platform. “FOX One is designed to reach outside of the pay-TV bundle and deliver all the best FOX branded content directly to viewers wherever they are,” said Pete Distad, CEO, FOX One. “We have built this platform from the ground up to allow consumers to enjoy and engage with our programming in new and exciting ways, leveraging cutting edge technology to enhance the user experience across the platform.”
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Seth Macfarlane opened NBCUniversal’s Upfront event at Radio City Music Hall with the theme song “NBCU has the shi* you’re after,” and Seth Meyers closed it with observations like, “President Trump’s administration is currently suing CBS for $20 billion, whereas NBC has managed to avoid Trump’s wrath by very shrewdly not having $20 billion.” But the show was really about the content, including what Jeff Bader, NBCUniversal Entertainment’s President of Program Planning, called “our biggest new show in the fall” – the NBA. Basketball season starts in October, and Tuesday games will displace “The Voice” and Jimmy Fallon-led “On Brand.” November will bring comedy blocks on Mondays and Fridays. NBC also picked up “The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins,” starring Tracey Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe. Said Donna Langley, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment & Studios, “At a moment when attention is being pulled in multiple directions, our ability to collaborate across the company and work together towards a common goal is our superpower. And, that starts with our franchise-first strategy, investing in durable stories and brands that inspire fans everywhere in a multitude of ways. And all of this is supercharged by symphony – our secret sauce, where we rally together to eventize our company’s biggest moments.”
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The new programming slate for Comcast-owned Versant will include 16 new series across E!, Oxygen, Syfy and USA. “Our audiences are among the most devoted in the industry, and their passion fuels everything we do,” said Val Boreland, President of Entertainment for Versant. “By uniting the power of our iconic brands with a commitment to bold, original storytelling, we’re deepening our connection with viewers in meaningful ways.” Coming up: E!’s “Plastic Surgery Rewind” hosted by Michelle Versage; USA Network’s series adaptation of John Grisham’s The Rainmaker, and “Revival,” based on the comic book series, for Syfy.
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Former NBC reality shows “Weakest Link” and “Fear Factor” have moved to Fox, along with Belgian format “99 to Beat.” “Weakest Link” will take the Monday at 9p slot this fall, while “99 To Beat” will air Wednesdays at 9p. No date has been set for “Fear Factor.” Other shows new to the slate include thriller “Memory of a Killer,” starring Patrick Dempsey (“Grey’s Anatomy”) as a hitman who develops early onset Alzheimer’s; event series “The Faithful”; and comedy “Best Medicine.”
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CBS daytime drama “Beyond the Gates” has been renewed for season two. The soap is up +67% in multiplatform viewership from last years’ time period, according to Nielsen.
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Think you can’t watch the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs? Think again, but creatively. Cameras prohibited in all federal trials, so Law&Crime is releasing AI-generated recreations of the event. AI-generated segments will depict the exact words spoken by key witnesses, investigators, and legal figures. “Since the public can’t see or hear what’s happening in federal court firsthand, we’re using cutting-edge AI tools to bring these important proceedings to life, based entirely on official transcripts,” said Law&Crime President Rachel Stockman.
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Madonna and Netflix are developing a limited series about her life and music, reports Deadline. Shawn Levy is executive producing.
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Tubi picked up season two of Channel 4 UK comedy “Big Mood,” and ordered docuseries “Destination World Cup 2026” (w/t). They join animated series “Breaking Bear,” starring Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley and Josh Gad. “Ad-supported streaming has gone from emerging to essential, and Tubi is leading the way with culture-setting Originals, World Cup programming and product innovation,” said Anjali Sud, Chief Executive Officer of Tubi. “In an intensely competitive market, we surpassed a billion dollars in ad revenue and continue to accelerate our traction as brands, agencies and partners increasingly look to resonate authentically with young, hard-to-reach audiences.”
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Lena Dunham comedy “Too Much,” centered on a New York workaholic inher mid-thirties who moves to London, launches Thursday, July 10 on Netflix.
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“The Paper,” set in the same universe as NBC 2005-13 comedy “The Office,” will premiere on Peacock in September. The mockumenary comes from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman.
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Jessica Biel serves as narrator and executive producer for ID’s “Fatal Destination,” following idyllic getaways that unravel. The true crime series premieres Tuesday, June 3 at 10p.
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“Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin: Expedition Florida” has partnered with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida to showcase the wildlife and conservation efforts focused on Florida’s Everglades. The series premieres Saturday, May 17 on ABC television stations (check local listings).
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ABC News Studios doc “Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything”premieres on Hulu on Monday, June 23. The film, directed by filmmaker and journalist Jackie Jesko, examines Walters’ role in the history of journalism.
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Added to the stars slated to be on hand for the Crunchyroll Anime Awards, airing Sunday, May 25, are Kacey Musgraves, J Balvin and screenwriter Zak Penn.
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Miss Universe titleholders Alicia Machado and Zuleyka Rivera will join “Miss Universe Latina, El Reality” as captains to mentor contestant vying for the Miss Universe Latina on Tuesday, June 3 at 7p on Telemundo.
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In honor of National EMS Week, FETV is airing a six-hour rescue-thon of “Emergency!” on Sunday, May 18. The stunt includes interstitials from the show’s stars, Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe, discussing the impact of the show on adoption of EMS services across the country.
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Peacock is launching new interactive features to engage NBA fans this fall. ScoreCard will feature an option to choose a game card based on a team or theme that could allow them to earn points, and personalized alerts will let viewers know how they’re doing relative to other players. Coverage at the streamer and NBC will also include NBA legend Michael Jordan as a special contributor.
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The Western Canadian Baseball League announced a new media rights partnership with FloSports, providing FloSports’ FloCollege platform access to stream and provide coverage to more than 350 WCBL regular season and playoff games from May through August, as well as the league’s All-Star Game festivities on July 19.
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Viewership for the NHL on TBS and the NBA on TNT helped the networks at Warner Bros. Discovery deliver a 61% share of primetime viewing among Adults 25-54 across ad-supported cable on Sunday, May 4. More than 31 million people watched one of the WBD networks that night.
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