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AMC Networks and TNA Wrestling struck a multi-year agreement to bring TNA’s flagship weekly show, “Thursday Night iMPACT!”, to AMC. AMC will feature the show as a two-hour block of TNA Wrestling every Thursday from 9-11p, starting, January 15. “TNA’s impressive growth and success is driven by the stories, characters and non-stop action fans love,” said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer, AMC Networks and President of AMC Studios. “We put fans at the center of everything we do, and TNA has built its brand and its programming around that same dedication and focus.”
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Close to three-quarters of Gen Z adults and 52% of millennials said in an S&P Global Market Intelligence Kagan survey that they strongly or somewhat agree that they receive better TV and movie recommendations from social media than from online video services. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of Gen Z adults reported that they strongly agree/somewhat agree with the statement “I have purchased items/merchandise directly from a social media platform,” while 47% of millennials had the same response, compared to 31% of Gen Xers and 21% of baby boomers/seniors.
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Netflix made a primarily cash-based second offer for the entertainment and streaming assets of Warner Bros. Discovery, reports The Wall Street Journal. Comcast also made a second bid for WBD’s entertainment and streaming assets, according to the WSJ, while Paramount’s sweetened offer also included the company’s cable networks. Warner Bros. Discovery has said it hopes to complete the auction process by around Christmas.
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Big news for Hallmark’s “When Calls the Heart”: The drama has been renewed for season 14, with original cast member Lori Loughlin onboard as Abigail Stanton for six episodes. Abigail was written out of the show in 2019, after the college admissions bribery scandal that led to Loughlin’s arrest. “Since the series’ debut in 2014, the character of Abigail Stanton was a fan favorite and beloved by the Hearties,” said Michelle Vicary, Hallmark Media’s Head of Programming. “At its core the Hallmark brand is about hope, positivity and connection, which is also the central theme of ‘When Calls the Heart.’ We felt that season 14 was the right time to continue Abigail’s story with her return to this beloved series.” Season 13 of the series premieres Sunday, January 4 at 8p; season 14 begins filming next year and will air in 2027.
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Season five of “Stranger Things” landed at number one on Netflix’s weekly TV chart, with 59.6 million global views – the biggest launch ever for an English-language series on the streamer. The first four episodes of the season dropped November 26.
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Fan screenings of the season five – and series – finale of “Stranger Things” will take place in over 500 theaters starting December 31 at 8p, synchronized with the episode’s global streaming premiere, and run through January 1. Running time is two hours and five minutes; for a list of theater locations, go here.
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Canela Media has partnered with The Coca-Cola Company for Sprite’s new holiday campaign featuring Las Marías, twin sisters who perform regional Mexican music. Developed and produced by Canela Studios, the campaign for Sprite’s Winter Spiced Cranberry soda is aimed at engaging Hispanic American consumers who embrace both tradition and modernity. “Sprite has always been about celebrating individuality and authenticity,” said Stephanie Eaddy, Sr. Director, Cultural Marketing, The Coca-Cola Company. “This campaign captures the unique duality of the Hispanic community during the holidays and delivers it in a way that is bold, inclusive, and full of joy.
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“Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders,” a three-parter exploring the notorious 2023 Australian mushroom poisonings, starts streaming Friday, December 19 for CNN streaming subscribers.
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Netflix’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman” is back for season six on Tuesday, December 16. Guests will include Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast, and Jason Bateman.
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Season eight of TLC’s “1000-Lb Sisters” kicks off Tuesday, January 6 at 9p.
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“A Grammy Celebration of Latin Music” is set for Sunday, December 2 at 8p on CBS. Wilmer Valderrama (“NCIS”) and singer-songwriter, actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez are co-hosting the special.
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The telecast of the National Christmas Tree Lighting 2025 from Washington, DC will air on Great American Family and GFAM+ on Friday, December 5 at 8p, and stream on Great American Pure Flix from December 5-January 31.
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Food Network’s “Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown” posted a series high 0.74 P25-54 / 0.89 W25-54 Live+3 rating last week, ranking as the #1 ad-supported cable program in its timeslot, a ratings growth of +64% and +78% respectively versus prior six-week benchmarks. “Alex vs America” posted 0.50 P25-54 / 0.43 W25-54 and 0.56 M25-54; up +52%, +13% and +93% respectively versus prior six-week benchmarks.
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