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FOX NATION: Nation: David: King of Israel (Premiere)
HISTORY: Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo (Premiere) at 9pm
HISTORY: The Proof Is Out There: Alien Edition (Premiere) at 10pm
NETFLIX: Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Crap Happens (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Bridgerton (Season 4, Part 2) (Premiere)
PEACOCK: House of Villains (Premiere)
HBO has renewed “Industry” for a fifth and final season. Global viewing for season four – which concludes Sunday, March 1 – is pacing roughly +30% ahead of the third season. US cross platform viewers are averaging 1.7 million per episode and growing. “For some time now we have been thinking about how best to end the show on an unparalleled high,” said Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, creators, showrunners, writers, directors, and executive producers, in a statement. “Unlike some of our characters, we know when to leave a party.”
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Matt Dillon (“Crash”) will star in and executive produce MGM+ drama series “The Magnificent Seven,” taking on the role made famous by Yul Brynner in the 1960 film. The eight-episode project hails from “Heroes” creator Tim Kring. “Matt Dillon brings extraordinary depth and gravitas to this iconic role,” said Michael Wright, Global Head of MGM+. “His ability to portray complex, morally conflicted characters makes him the perfect choice.” MGM+ Studios and MGM Television Studios are producing.
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“Dark Winds” returned for its fourth season on February 15 – and once again earned a perfect 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. “’Dark Winds’ is a bona fide commercial smash for AMC and AMC+,” said Dan McDermott, Chief Content Officer of AMC Networks and President of AMC Studios. “The fact that it’s received universally rave reviews for each of its four seasons is inspiring, unprecedented, and totally due to the incredible talents of Zahn McClarnon, John Wirth, and the rest of the writers, directors, cast and crew.” The thriller drama’s premiere night audience on linear was almost 2 million viewers (Nielsen Live+3 ratings), and now ranks as the #3 cable drama in total viewers for the current broadcast season.
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“The Boroughs” debuts Thursday, May 21 on Netflix. The supernatural mystery series follows a misfit crew of senior citizens who uncover a dark secret. Among the star-studded cast are Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, and Ed Begley Jr.
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Speaking of seniors, experts tackle the realities of growing older in “Aging Untold,” a new weekday, unscripted series debuting Monday, March 2 on Gray stations nationwide. “At Gray, we’re all about bringing unique programming to our communities that offers honest answers for everyone – whether you’re a senior, an adult child of an aging parent, or simply someone who cares about someone in their golden years,” said Sandy Breland, EVP and COO.
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Every Wednesday in March, TLC will spotlight individuals living with rare medical conditions and their stories of transformation. New series premiering next month include “Body Bizarre” on March 4 at 8p, and “Bad Foot Clinic” on March 18 at 10p.
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Season four of “Sullivan’s Crossing” kicks off Monday, April 20 at 8p on The CW. Season three was a top 5 CW original linear series.
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AspireTV is launching its first scripted series later this year. “Savannah State of Mind,” following students at a historically Black college, comes from Bentley Kyle Evans (“The Jamie Foxx Show”). “I’m incredibly excited to bring ‘Savannah State of Mind’ to life because there simply aren’t enough shows that authentically capture this experience,” said Kyle Evans. “HBCUs are spaces filled with brilliance, ambition, humor, vulnerability and transformation, and they deserve to be seen in all of that fullness.” Founded by Magic Johnson, AspireTV is now owned by UP Entertainment.
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Ali Velshi has a new title at MS NOW: Chief Data Reporter. Velshi, host of the news net’s “Velshi,” will offer analysis of election results next to the interactive board that used to be manned by Steve Kornacki. Kornacki now crunches numbers for NBC News and NBC Sports.
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National Geographic announced its first-ever Creator Cohort. Eight emerging digital-first nonfiction storytellers, whose highly engaged span Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, will be involved in a six-month, social-first initiative designed to build long-term relationships with emerging creators whose work aligns with Nat Geo’s mission to both entertain and inspire audiences.
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David J. North has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios to create, develop and produce projects. He will continue as showrunner on “NCIS: Origins,” which he co-created.
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Docudrama “David: King of Israel” premieres today, February 26 on Fox Nation. What makes David a compelling figure for modern audiences? “He’s both heroic and deeply human,” Jonathan Towers, VP of Development at Fox Nation, tells Cynopsis. “His leadership flows from faith, but it’s shaped by struggle, doubt and redemption.” And that’s a fit for Fox Nation, says Towers: “That layered portrayal aligns with our broader commitment to telling faith-based stories that feel substantive, grounded and relevant.”
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On March 8, Daylight Savings Sunday, FETV will offer “Saving Time,” an “Emergency!” marathon from 9a-3p. From April 1-5, sister net FMC has its own stunt: “Easter Epics,” with classic films like “Ben Hur” (1959), “The Robe” (1953), “King of Kings” (1961),” Samson and Delilah” (1949), “David and Bathsheba” (1951), and more.
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Baseball documentary “Homecoming: The Tokyo Series” will make its streaming debut Friday, March 27 on CNN. The film is a Supper Club production in association with MLB Studios and CNN Films.
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“Romance at Hope Ranch” premieres Saturday, February 28 at 8p on Hallmark Channel. The film is part of Hallmark’s annual “Loveuary” stunt.
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“You See L.”, a one-hour documentary special focused on UCLA’s Women’s Basketball team, premieres Sunday, March 1 at 8p on FS1.
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The CW’s broadcast of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race in Atlanta drew 1.37 million Total Viewers, making it the most-watched Atlanta race in since 2016 on FS1. Viewership was up +5% compared to last year’s same weekend Atlanta race, peaking at 1.8 million viewers.
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Actress Lauren Chapin died February 25 after battling cancer. She was 80. Chapin was best known for playing Kitten in in 1950s sitcom “Father Knows Best.”
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