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James Bond is coming to Netflix. Beginning January 15, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream the Bond film library, which is owned by rival Amazon. Explaining the move, Chris Ottinger, Head of Worldwide Distribution at Amazon MGM Studios, said that since acquiring MGM, Amazon has aimed to continue licensing its iconic catalog to streaming and television partners worldwide, and the agreement “reflects the continued global appetite for premium storytelling and the strong working relationship we’ve built with Netflix.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Apple TV has canceled “The Last Frontier” after one season. Jason Clarke starred in the drama about the suspicious crash of a prison transport plane in Alaska. The series’ final episode dropped December 5.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Also axed after one season: Paramount+ spinoff series “NCIS: Tony & Ziva.” The ten-episode season launched September 4 to solid numbers but saw viewership decline by 54% over the first three episodes, according to data from Luminate.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Bowen Yang has taped his last “Saturday Night Live” show. Yang joined “SNL” as a writer in 2018 and became a cast member the following season. “I loved working at SNL and most of all I loved the people,” he said in a statement. “I was there at a time when many things in the world started to seem futile, but working at 30 Rock taught me the value in showing up anyway when people make it worthwhile.” Yang got a proper sendoff – in his final sketch on Saturday’s show, his character said, “I just feel so lucky that I ever got to work here and I just wanted to enjoy it a little bit longer. It’s definitely the people, I’ve loved every single person that works here because they’ve done so much for me, especially my boss.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
Moving on, “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard will host the next new installment of “SNL,” with musical guest A$AP Rocky. The show returns January 17.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS Media Ventures has added three titles to their distribution slate for fall 2026: courtroom show “Adam’s Law,” presided over by Adam Levy, son of Judge Judy Sheindlin; “America’s Funniest Home Videos” seasons hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro; and “American Mayhem,” a weekend program featuring extreme video.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Tubi has teamed with Teton Ridge Entertainment for “The Moment,” a documentary chronicling the explosive growth of women’s basketball over the past 50 years. The film, set to premiere as a Tubi Original in 2026, features interviews with basketball legends and key figures including Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, Sue Bird, Geno Auriemma, Aaliyah Boston, Rebecca Lobo, A’ja Wilson, and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CNBC senior health reporter Bertha Coombs, who covered health care services and policy, as well as financial markets and business news stories throughout the business day, has retired. Coombs had been with the network for over 20 years.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season five of BET+ comedy “The Ms. Pat Show” premieres Wednesday, January 7. The series follows a former drug dealer and convicted felon turned suburban mom.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“LA Firestorm,” offering first-hand stories from the catastrophic January 2025 fires that ravaged Los Angeles, premieres Sunday, February 1 at 8p on Reelz.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The US premiere of “Bookish” is set for Sunday, January 11 at 10p on PBS (check local listings). The six-part murder mystery series created, starring and written by Mark Gatiss (“Sherlock”) follows an antiquarian bookshop owner as he helps police solve a variety of mysterious crimes.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Bugonia” startsstreaming Friday, December 26 exclusively on Peacock.The psychological thriller starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias and Alicia Silverstone was released in theaters on October 31.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Out magazine’s 31st annual “Out100 TV Special” hits Hulu on Monday December 29, and across ABC Owned Television Stations. Journalist Sam Champion hosts the celebration of the LGBTQ+ community’s most influential changemakers across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and culture.
(Source: Cynopsis)
HBO Original documentary “Critical Incident” debuts Monday, December 29 at 9p. The film revisits the 2010 death of Anastasio Hernández-Rojas, an undocumented Mexican immigrant who died while in custody at the border.
(Source: Cynopsis)
In its first seven days, the season 15 premiere of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” drew 2.8 million viewers across platforms, while the season 12 debut of “Vanderpump Rules” delivered 2.6 million. The reality shows ranked as Bravo’s top launches in 2025.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Writer/producer Kevin Arkadie, co-creator of “New York Undercover,” died December 17. He was 68. “Kevin brought the voice of the next generation to cop shows and was instrumental in bringing diversity to the forefront of network television,” said Dick Wolf, who worked with Arkadie on “New York Undercover.” “We will all miss him.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Avatar: Fire and Ash – $88 million
David – $22 million
The Housemaid – $19 million
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants – $16 million
Zootopia 2 – $14.5 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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