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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 7/18/25)
BRITBOX: Would I Lie to You? (Premiere)
FOX: The Fixer (Premiere) at 8pm
HBO: Billy Joel: And So It Goes (Premiere) at 8pm
HGTV: My Lottery Dream Home (Premiere) at 9pm
HGTV: Zillow Gone Wild (Premiere) at 9:30pm
NETFLIX: Superstar (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Delirium (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Too Hot to Handle: Italy (Premiere)
(SATURDAY 7/19/25)
NAT GEO: Trafficked with Mariana Van Zeller (Premiere) at 9pm
OWN: Love & Marriage: Huntsville (Premiere) at 8pm
(SUNDAY 7/20/25)
NAT GEO WILD: Wildlife ER (Premiere) at 10pm
Netflix beat Wall Street expectations with revenue growth of 16% during 2Q25, and updated its full-year revenue forecast to between $44.8 billion and $45.2 billion, up from a range of $43.5 billion to $44.5 billion. “Year-over-year revenue growth was primarily a function of more members, higher subscription pricing and increased ad revenue,” said the company.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Adolesence” was Netflix’s most-watched TV title for the first half of the year – by a lot. From its premiere in March through the end of June, the limited series had 145M views, according to Netflix’s What We Watched report. That bests season two (117M views) and season three (72M views) of runner-up “Squid Game.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Showtime sequel “Dexter: Resurrection” drew 3.1M cross-platform viewers its first three days, up 45% from “Dexter: Original Sin,” and ranked as the most streamed premiere in Showtime history. “’Dexter: Resurrection’ delivered an electrifying performance that not only rekindled a fiercely devoted fanbase but also captivated a new generation of viewers,” said Chris McCarthy, Co-CEO of Paramount Global and President of SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment.
(Source: Cynopsis)
NBC, Apple and ESPN are all bidding for Major League Baseball’s “Sunday Night Baseball” package – which ESPN opted out of earlier this year – and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred told CNBC he plans to make his pick within the month. Manfred said the rights could be split between two bidders, and that he’s in talks to include five MLB teams’ local rights in the discussions.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Peacock is raising the prices of its Premium and Premium+ tiers by $3 per month, to $10.99 and $16.99, but budget-conscious viewers could have another option. The streamer is testing a Select tier for $7.99/month that includes current seasons of NBC and Bravo programming, along with library titles.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Amazon, sued in 2024 for its decision to serve ads in streaming videosunless subscribers paid an extra $2.99 a month, had a big win in court. A federal judge in Seattle tossed the lawsuit, ruling that the company’s agreement with subscribers specifically provided for a “benefit modification” such as ending ad-free videos.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Paramount+ has greenlit “Tulsa King” spinoff “Nola King,” with Samuel L. Jackson set to star. This will be Jackson’s first TV series. His character will be introduced in the upcoming, third season of “Tulsa King,” slated to premiere in September.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Taurasi,” a three-part docuseries chronicling the journey of basketball legend Diana Taurasi, premieres on Prime Video on Thursday, August 7. “Diana’s greatness isn’t just in her game, but in her grit, wit, and refusal to fit the mold,” said “Taurasi” director and executive producer Katie Bender Wynn. “From Argentina to UConn, six Olympics, to Phoenix, to post-Soviet Russia, she chased excellence – and respect – on her own terms.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
HBO docuseries “The Yogurt Shop Murders” debuts Sunday, August 3 at 10p. The four-parter follows the case of the 1991 murder of four teenage girls in Austin.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Nationally syndicated “Café Mocha TV” heads to Fox Soul on Saturday, July 19 at 8p. “Fox Soul streaming platforms foster greater opportunities to engage with our audiences with culturally immersive experiences,” said Sheila Eldridge, President and CEO of Miles Ahead Entertainment and Broadcasting, the parent company of Café Mocha TV. “Our viewers will watch travel experiences and destinations through the lens of multi-cultural travelers and storytellers, obtain tips on the best places to eat, stay, shop, and explore, tailored for those seeking authentic and inclusive adventures, and join a vibrant community passionate about celebrating multi-cultural heritages.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Chris Hemsworth explores challenges that promise to “sharpen minds and strengthen bodies” in three-part “Limitless: Live Better Now” (fka “Limitless with Chris Hemsworth”), streaming Friday, August 15 on Disney+ and Hulu before a linear airing Monday, August 25 on Nat Geo.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season two of “Platonic,” starring and executive produced by Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, arrives Wednesday, August 6 on Apple TV+. The cast also includes Luke Macfarlane and Carla Gallo, and introduces Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett and Milo Manheim as guest stars.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Monday Night Football” returns on most Mondays beginning September 8, while last season’s breakout hit, “High Potential,” returns for its second season Tuesday, September 16. “The Golden Bachelor” returns with a two-hour premiere on Wednesday, September 24, followed by a new season of “Shark Tank.” The sophomore season of “Shifting Gears” and a new run of “Abbott Elementary” join Wednesday nights beginning October 1. Ryan Murphy’s “9-1-1: Nashville” debuts Thursday, October 16, alongside “9-1-1” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” Ryan Seacrest hosts his inaugural season of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” starting Friday, September 26, followed by “20/20.” And “America’s Funniest Home Videos” returns Sunday, September 28 before “The Wonderful World of Disney” broadcast premiere of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Netflix has ordered another video game adaptation: “Assassin’s Creed,” a live-action series based on the game franchise. Roberto Patino (“Westworld”) and David Wiener (“Halo”) serve as creators, showrunners and executive producers on the show, which comes from Netflix’s content agreement with Ubisoft.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Prime Video handed adult animated series “Invincible” an early season five renewal. Season four of the superhero show, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman, is slated for a 2026 release.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hill’s Pet Nutrition is returning as the national sponsor of Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s annual pet adoption and donation campaign, taking place August 1-31. This will be the campaign’s 11th consecutive year.
(Source: Cynopsis)
ID documentary “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice,” which will revisit the sinister story of Dean Corll, and feature an in-depth interview with his accomplice, Elmer Wayne Henley Jr., premieres Sunday, August 17 at 9p.
(Source: Cynopsis)
TOGETHXR is expanding its offerings through a partnership with Dear Media, a multiplatform media company dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and narratives. TOGETHXR and Dear Media will launch a new slate of shows focused on women’s sports, culture, and identity. First up: “Unsupervised,” featuring professional women’s basketball players Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance, on Tuesday, July 24.
(Source: Cynopsis)
FOX Sports and Barstool Sports are teaming to bolster coverage around college football, college basketball and other FOX Sports properties, including creating unique content with a new daily studio show on FS1. “We’re excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the FOX Sports family,” said Eric Shanks, CEO & Executive Producer, FOX Sports. “Dave has built a one-of-a-kind brand that connects with a new generation of sports fans – authentic, bold, and original. Their unique voice and loyal fanbase makes them a natural fit for our evolving multiplatform content strategy.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Vizio streaming service WatchFree+ will be the exclusive home in the USfor the Women’s Cup 2025. The event will feature two different tournaments, with the first taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, July 19-24, and the second in Milan, Italy, August 14-17.
(Source: Cynopsis)
MOVIES
Smurfs (Animated) – Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, John Goodman
I Know What You Did Last Summer – Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Billy Campbell, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Austin Nichols, Simone Annan, Luke Van Os, Isaiah Mustafa
Eddington – Joaquin Phoenix, Deirdre O’Connell, Emma Stone, Micheal Ward, Pedro Pascal, Cameron Mann, Matt Gomez Hidaka, Luke Grimes, Austin Butler
NYC STREET FAIRS
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MEGA MILLIONS
Today’s Jackpot is $100 million.
(One ticket costs $5.00 as of April 2025)
You can now play in 43 states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. NYLottery.NY.gov
POWERBALL
Saturday’s Jackpot is $288 million.
(One ticket costs $2.00)
Powerball is played in 43 states.
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