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ON TELEVISION (WEDNESDAY 5/21/25)
BRITBOX: Make It at Market (Premiere)
FOX: MasterChef (Premiere) at 8pm
FOX: Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service (Premiere) at 9pm
HULU: Nine Perfect Strangers (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Nine Puzzles (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Real Men (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Newly Rich, Newly Poor (Premiere)
S&P Global has downgraded Warner Bros. Discovery’ credit rating to BB+. “We lowered our 2025 and 2026 forecast due to continued challenges in WBD’s linear television networks segment, which we forecast will offset growth at its studio and streaming segments,” said the ratings firm in a statement.
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DIscovery’s “Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch” is back for season five on Wednesday, June 18 at 10p, as Duane and Chad Ollinger and their team continue their quest for missing gold.
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Leading PBS America @250, PBS’ celebration of US history, culture, and children’s programming taking place from spring 2025 through America’s semiquincentennial in 2026, is “The American Revolution.” The 10-part docuseries from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt makes its debut Sunday, November 16.
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Season two of Apple TV+ comedy “Platonic,” starring Seth Rogan and Rose Byrne, launches Wednesday, August 6 with two episodes.
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“Off Script with the Hollywood Reporter” returns to IFC on Friday, May 23 at 12a with an episode focused on standup comedians.
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“Hazardous History with Henry Winkler” kicks off Sunday, June 15 at 10p on The History Channel. Hosted and executive produced by the “Happy Days” star, the docuseries tells the stories of things people did that they can’t do anymore (think radioactive toys and dangerous foods).
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UK crime drama “Patience” premieres Sunday, June 15 at 8p on PBS (check local listings). The series follows a neurodivergent woman who works in the Criminal Records Office.
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Bravo reality show “The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys” kicks off Monday, June 30 at 9p on Bravo. This go-round, the race is on during harvest season to save the farm from being foreclosed.
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“Washington Black,” a limited series starring and executive produced by Sterling K. Brown, is set to debut with eight episodes Wednesday, July 23 on Hulu.
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HBO’s “Welcome to Derry” debuts this fall. The drama series is set in Stephen King’s It universe and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films “IT” and “IT Chapter Two.”
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Paramount+ has greenlit season four of “Yellowjackets,” a drama following high school girls stranded in the wilderness after a plane crash. “‘Yellowjackets has become a cultural juggernaut; with season three shattering all previous records,” said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios.
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Also coming back for a fourth season is “Karamo,” the syndicated talk show hosted by Karamo Brown (“Queer Eye”). “Karamo’s ability to bond with his guests and his unique storytelling style, combined with our talented production team, has solidified the show as a staple in daytime TV, consistently offering engaging and compelling content,” said Tracie Wilson, EVP, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios & E! News.“
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Spanish-language crime series “Las Azules” (Women in Blue) has been renewed for a second season on Apple TV+. The eight-episode run is in production.
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LA mayor Karen Bass ordered city departments to cut regulations and streamline processes for local film and TV production. Bass is also cutting back on the number of city staffers required on set. “The City is taking bold action to support our legacy industry,” said Bass on Tuesday. “Keeping entertainment production in LA means keeping good-paying jobs in LA, and that’s what we are fighting for.”
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Darren Aronofsky’s new AI-driven studio, Primordial Soup, has partnered with Google DeepMind to produce short films. Google DeepMind is providing early-stage access to generative-AI video tools, while filmmakers will provide feedback on the AI tools to help guide their development.
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NBC is developing a US version of British game show “Win! Win!”, where every prize won on the show will also be won by someone playing at home. The US version will be produced by Hello Dolly and Universal Television Alternative Studio. “’Win! Win!’ is a fresh, high-stakes format that delivers on its name by giving viewers and contestants alike the chance to walk away winners,” said Sharon Vuong, EVP, Unscripted Programming, NBC. “We look forward to partnering with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Hello Dolly to further develop this uniquely rewarding game show for our American audience.”(Source: Cynopsis)
Pocket.watch has expanded their portfolio with nine new creators, edutainment brands ChuChu TV and Super Simple Songs along with Not Enough Nelsons, SuperHeroKids, Tyler & Snowi, The River, Wilder & Archer Show, Pretty Bored, Kylee Makes It, and The Braxton, Ryder & Sawyer Show.
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“Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical” premieres Friday, July 18 on Apple TV+. The 40-minute special, under the “Snoopy Presents” banner by Peanuts and WildBrain for Apple TV+, is the first Peanuts musical in 35 years.
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Big hair alert: AXS TV is presenting an “Absolute ‘80s Week” marathon, airing daily at 11a from Monday, June 2 through Sunday, June 8.
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Speaking of the 80s – and ‘70s and ‘90s – Rod Stewart will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “American Music Awards” on Monday, May 26 at 8p on CBS.
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Bluesky is beta testing a new feature with the NBA. During games, a red border with a “live” designation will appear around posts from the NBA’s account. Users who click on the NBA’s profile picture will be redirected to the event they’re promoting, even if that means they leave the platform. “We aren’t trapping you in Bluesky,” posted Rose Wang, COO of Bluesky. “We want you to use Bluesky to discover what’s happening.”
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FOX Sports will air the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge live on the monster “MEGA-ZILLA” screen in New York’s Times Square, in addition to broadcasting the event for the first time across its networks, including Fox, Fox Deportes and the Fox Sports app on Sunday, May 25. Coverage begins at 10a.
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The NYC-based Entertainment Football Association announced that MSGNetworks will be the television home for the team’s 2025 season, beginning with the home opener and the return of the New York Dragons at Nassau Coliseum, Saturday, June 14 at 6p.
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“American Idol” wrapped season eight on ABCwith 6.51 million Total Viewers, rising over the previous week (+24%; vs. 5.27 million) to score the show’s most-watched telecast in two years.
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With the launch of its second season, Peacock’s “Poker Face” is a top five original title across all of streaming based on minutes viewed for the week of May 5, according to preliminary Nielsen numbers. The sophomore season also debuted as the number two streaming original based on average audience in that same week.
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The first game WNBA coverage on ION on Friday night was up +121% P2+ versus the 7:30p game of the first ION doubleheader last season, and delivered the second most-viewers ever for an WNBA game on ION that did not feature the Indiana Fever.
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Actor George Wendt, best known for his role as Norm on “Cheers” (1982-93), died on May 20. He was 76. “From his early days with The Second City to his iconic role as Norm on ‘Cheers,’ George Wendt’s work showcased how comedy can create indelible characters that feel like family,” said National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson in a statement “His work is proudly featured in the National Comedy Center, and we honor his legacy and the joy he brought to generations of fans.”
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