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Skydance Media has pledged to end DEI policies at Paramount Global and create an ombudsman position to review “complaints of bias” at CBS News. Those assurances were made to the FCC, as the agency reviews its proposed $8 billion acquisition of Paramount. Skydance said the ombudsman would “promote transparency and accountability.” The changes were included in a letter sent to the FCC.
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Netflix shared its What We Watch report for the first time since 2023. So, who’s on top? Over the past two years, season two of “Squid Game” has drawn the most views for a TV series (a commanding 203.8 million), followed by “Adolescence” (144.6 million), “Fool Me Once” (129 million), and season three of “Bridgerton” 123.3. million).
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In more Netflix news, the streamer handed an early season three renewal to “Wednesday.” Season two of the Tim Burton dark comedy will be released in two parts, on August 6 and September 3.
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Also coming back: Apple TV+ sports comedy hit, “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. “I am inspired and humbled by the audience reaction to ‘Stick,’ and I’m thrilled to be making a second season with this magical cast, led by the incomparable Owen Wilson, and the wonderful creative team at Apple TV+,” said creator Jason Keller. “It’s a joy to be able to continue this story. Most importantly, however, this season two order will provide me with an undeniable excuse to play even more golf. Thank you, Apple TV+.”
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As expected, Paramount Global, Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s Park County, and South Park Digital Studios have extended their overall deal – which includes 50 new episodes of “South Park,” as well as all previous seasons – for five years. New episodes will premiere on Comedy Central and join Paramount+ the next day. Said Parker, “We are grateful for this opportunity and deeply honored by the trust placed in us. This is about more than a contract — it’s about our commitment to this organization, our teammates, and our fans. We’re focused on building something special and doing whatever it takes to bring championships to this city.”
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Total 2Q25 revenue for YouTube rose 14% over the same period last year, hitting $96.4 billion, exceeding analysts’ expectations. Advertising revenue saw a lift of 13%, to $9.8 billion.
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Amid shockwaves over CBS’ cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” set to end its run in May 2026, Byron Allen announced that season 20 of “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen” is headed into production and will be added to CBS’ lineup after “Late Show.” “Comics Unleashed” launched as a syndicated series in 2006 and had a run on CBS in 2023, sandwiched between the end of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” and the debut of now-cancelled “After Midnight,” which it replaces starting Monday, September 22.
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FS1’s “First Things First” is expanding to three hours, airing weekdays from 3-6p. Danny Parkins will join as a daily presence, contributing to the show’s newly added hour, while Eric Mangini and Greg Jennings will continue as regular contributors.
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ITV Studios has taken a majority stake in Spanish scripted production company Plano a Plano. Founded in 2011 and run by owner and Producer César Benítez, Plano a Plano is known for “Valeria,” “El Principe,” and telenovela “Servir Y Proteger.”
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Bravo’s “Top Chef” is headed to the Carolinas for season 23, with host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio, and perennial judge Gail Simmons. Production will commence this summer for a 2026 premiere.
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Lifetime has greenlit “Christmas Everyday,” executive produced by and starring singer and actress Brandy Norwood, as the tentpole to its annual It’s a Wonderful Lifetime slate. The movie will feature Norwood’s 2023 holiday song of the same name.
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Season two of “Betty la Fea: La Historia Continúa” arrives on Prime Videoon Friday, August 15. The series broke a Prime Video record with the largest global viewership for a Latin Ameran title in the service’s history, becoming the most-watched series or movie of all time on Prime Video.
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Discovery’s “Expedition Unknown” returns Wednesday, August 20 at 9p,with adventurer Josh Gates and his team chasing down the truth about legends, mysteries and mystical creatures.
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“Only Murders in the Building” is back for season five on Tuesday, September 9 with three episodes, followed by new episodes weekly on Hulu. Bobby Cannavale (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Dianne Wiest (“Mayor of Kingstown”) will guest star, while Nathan Lane, last seen in season two, will reprise his role as Teddy Dimas.
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A slate of animated titles from Chinese online video streaming platform Tencent Video are launching on Crunchyroll, including “Lord of Mysteries,” premiering internationally across the summer and autumn in multiple territories. The series will be dubbed in English, Spanish, Hindi, Brazilian, Portuguese, French and Hindi. Tencent Video is also making a trio animation titles available on Crunchyroll: “The Master of Diabolism,” “The King’s Avatar,” and “Honor of Kings.”
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Apple TV+ limited series “The Savant,” starring and executive produced by Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”), debuts with the first two episodes on Friday, September 26, followed by new episodes every Friday through November 7.
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Happy birthday, Bugs! MeTV Toons is celebrating the 85th birthday of the wascally wabbit with its annual Bugs Bunny’s Birthday Bash, a 24-hour marathon event starting Sunday, July 27 at 6a.
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Ovation TV announced the launch of Ovation Arts, a new direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service for the arts. Audiences will have access to hundreds of concerts along with family-friendly arts programming, commercial-free.
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Peter Rice, former Chairman of Walt Disney Television, will serve as Head of Ceremonies and Content for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “Peter is one of the rare individuals whose expertise seamlessly combines creativity, operational insight and production excellence to deliver Ceremonies that will captivate audiences around the world,” said LA28 president and chairperson Casey Wasserman. “He’s been a leading figure in shaping the modern television and film landscape and is the perfect asset to reimagining the delivery of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the digital age.”
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World Rugby and Samsung TV Plus have teamed up to launch RugbyPass TV. The FAST channel offers live international matches, rugby sevens, original series, and classic games, curated for both longtime fans and curious newcomers.
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LIV Golf will return to JCB Golf & Country Club for the third edition of LIV Golf UK by JCB. Through an exclusive partnership with ITV, viewers in the UK have access to free-to-air live coverage of all LIV Golf events via ITV and ITVX.
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The final round of the 153rd Open Championship averaged a total audience of 4.1 million viewers across NBC and Peacock, up 21% from last year, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. Viewership peaked at 6.1 million during the 1:30-1:45p window.
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