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ACORN TV: The Feud on Shelbury Drive (Premiere)
HISTORY: History’s Greatest Warriors (Premiere)
PBS: Henry David Thoreau (Premiere) at 9pm
A pause has been put on Nextstar’s merger with Tegna. On Friday, a federal judge sided with DirecTV, which claims the deal federal violates antitrust laws, and granted a temporary restraining order to halt the transaction. “Plaintiff asserts Nexstar’s proposed merger with Tegna will drive up the cost of television service to tens of millions of Americans, shutter local newsrooms around the country, substantially reduce competition in dozens of local markets, and harm consumers,” wrote U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley. The running bars Nextstar and Tegna from integrating operation for 14 days. A hearing has been set for April 7 on whether to issue a preliminary injunction. Several states, along with Newsmax and a group of state broadband and cable groups, are also challenging the FCC’s approval of the merger, which would create the largest operator of local television stations in the country.
(Source: Cynopsis)
SAG-AFTRA has endorsed the Trump administration’s national policy framework for AI, which includes intellectual property rights protection and First Amendment protections. “SAG-AFTRA welcomes the administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence and its recognition that America’s leadership in AI must go hand in hand with strong protections for human creativity,” said a SAG-AFTRA spokesperson. “Our members’ performances, voices and likenesses are not raw material to be used without consent; they are the product of human talent and labor, and they deserve protection.”
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NBC News chief White House correspondent Peter Alexander is leaving the network after 22 years and jumping to MS Now to anchor a daytime show. Alexander explained he wants to carve out a better balance between his persona and professional lives. “I’ve been away from home more than 80 nights in the last seven months, more than 220 Friday nights, 220 Fridays nights away from my family in the last seven years,” said Alexander on-air on Saturday. “So it’s a limited window before my daughters lose interest in hanging out with me.” Alexander has also been a Saturday co-host for “Today” since 2018.
(Source: Cynopsis)
AMC has cancelled Anne Rice series. “Talamasca: The Secret Order” after one season. The drama was a spinoff of AMC’s “Interview With the Vampire.” “The Talamasca has a storied place within the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and we expect to see at least some of these characters, and the organization itself, in future expressions of the franchise,” said AMC in a statement.
(Source: Cynopsis)
CBS has canceled “Watson” after two seasons, and “DMV” after one. The series finales will air May 3 and May 11, respectively.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Over at NBC, “Chicago Fire” has been renewed for season 15, “Chicago” P.D.” for season 14, and “Chicago Med” for season 12.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Docuseries “The Dark Wizard” debuts Tuesday April 14 at 9p on HBO. The series offers a portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world’s most influential and controversial climbers, BASE jumpers, and highline walkers.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) has joined the season five cast of Apple TV’s “The Morning Show” in a major recurring role. Also recurring will be Jeff Daniels, Renee Rapp and Jesse Williams.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hall of Famer John Smoltz and play-by-play announcerJoe Davis are teaming for their fifth season together to call Fox Sports’ top regular season and playoff games. Field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will provide additional coverage from the field.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The Atlanta Braves and FuboTV reached a multiyear distribution agreement to provide BravesVision to its customers. BravesVision is now available on Fubo’s live TV streaming platform. Braves games will be available to subscribers of the FuboTV base plan throughout the six-state Braves Country territory.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Crunchyroll is bringing its library to Apple TV. Anime fans can begin subscribing to Crunchyroll directly through the Apple TV app. In addition to series, content includes theatrical releases, games, and merch.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The trailer for “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” drew over 277 million organic views in its first 48 hours, more than doubling the record of HBO and HBO Max’s previous most-watched trailer. The series premieres on Christmas.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“The Hannah Montana Anniversary Special” delivered 6.3 million views its first three days on Disney+ and Hulu. On social media, the special’s teaser scored over 120 million views in its firs 24 hours.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The Red Sox opener was the highest-streamed Sox game in NESN history, up +17.5% from the previous record, set last year on June 9 during Roman Anthony’s debut, and 38% higher than opening day 2025 (linear numbers TK).
(Source: Cynopsis)
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Today’s Jackpot is $180 million.
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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE
Project Hail Mary – $54.5 million
Hoppers – $12.2 million
The Will Kill You – $5 million
Dhurandhar The Revenge – $4.7 million
Reminders of Him – $4.7 million
(Source: Box Office Mojo)
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