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ON TELEVISION (FRIDAY 4/24/26)
APPLE TV: My Brother the Minotaur (Premiere)
NETFLIX: If Wishes Could Kill (Premiere)
PRIME VIDEO: New Bandits (Premiere)
(SATURDAY 4/25/26)
ABC, ESPN, NFL NETWORK: NFL Draft (Rounds 4-7) at 12pm
(SUNDAY 4/26/26)
FOOD NETWORK: 24 in 24: Chef Standing (Premiere) at 8pm
FOX: Bob’s Burgers (Premiere) at 8:30pm
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved the proposed $31-per-share sale to Paramount Skydance, a move Paramount described as “another important milestone” toward closing the deal. At the same special meeting, however, investors overwhelmingly rejected a potential $800+ million golden parachute package for CEO David Zaslav, siding with the recommendation of proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services. The merger still faces one key hurdle: approval from federal regulators.
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On the heels of a presentation in NYC (Nick Jonas in the house!), Vevo shared its approach to the 2026 Upfront season. The music video network is rolling out new offerings like “Artist Franchise” and “Attention Guaranteed” under Vevo Evolve, its data-driven solutions suite. It’s also tapping into YouTube’s Instant Reserve program, giving brands access to premium music video inventory while allowing those buys to count toward broader YouTube commitments. Said Rob Christensen, EVP, Global Sales, “It’s about giving partners the ability to move seamlessly between premium, scaled media, and bespoke programs that drive real connection.”
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Fox has renewed “Fear Factor: House of Fear” for a second season. The reality competition’s premiere delivered 16.5 million viewers, ranking as broadcast’s number one debut of the season.
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Buoyed by NBCUniversal’s “Legendary February,” Peacock is nearing profitability. More than 225 million Americans tuned in across the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl 60, and the NBA All-Star Game, said Comcast Co-CEO Mike Cavanagh. “That scale drove record advertising sales – roughly $2 billion over 17 days – and accelerated Peacock’s momentum.” The platform added two million net new subscribers in the quarter, with revenue up more than 70%, putting it on track to approach profitability next quarter.
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Banijay Kids & Family has struck a global deal with Cloudco Entertainment to manage the Care Bears YouTube presence. The company will oversee content strategy, optimization, audience growth, rights management, and brand development. The Care Bears library will also be integrated into Banijay’s ZeeKay YouTube network, expanding its digital reach.
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Apple TV’s “Star City” makes its debut Friday, May 29 with two episodes.The new space race alt-history drama expands the world of “For All Mankind.”
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Season 22 of Discovery hit “Deadliest Catch” kicks off Friday, May 8 at 8p. The season will pay tribute to crew member Todd Meadows, who joined the show as a deckhand in May 25 and died the following February in a fishing accident.
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HBO Max’s “On the Roam” returns for season two on Thursday, May 14.The docuseries follows Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure, and friendship through the lens of craftsmanship.
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“The Chi” is back for its eighth and final season Friday, May 22. New episodes will drop weekly on Paramount+.
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“Front Office Sports Tonight,” a 30-minute, nationally syndicated daily show, is set to launch Monday, September 14. The program, cleared in over 85% of the country, will broadcast on stations owned by FOX, Hearst, Nexstar, Sinclair, Gray, Scripps, Sunbeam, American Spirit, and Lockwood.
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PAVE Studios announced the launch of Rewind, a new brand for creators and fans obsessed with history. The first Rewind show to premiere (video on YouTube as well as audio across podcast platforms) will be “Hidden History” on Monday, May 11.
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Scarlett Johansson, who starred in the 2007 film “The Nanny Diaries,” is executive producing a television adaptation in the works at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, reports Deadline. The show is based on the 2002 bestseller by Emma McLaughlin that follows a writer who takes a job as a nanny for an ultra-wealthy family.
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Apple TV has ordered a comedy series from 20th Television, starring Elizabeth Banks (“Miniature Wife”) as a divorced woman forced into an alliance with the son of her father’s girlfriend. Banks is also among the executive producers.
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A “Clueless” sequel series, with the 1995 film’s star Alicia Silverstone attached to star and executive produce, is no longer in development at Peacock, reports Variety. But don’t totally bug – the project is expected to generate interest from other buyers.
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TIME Studios and Piers Morgan’s Uncensored are teaming to co-produce and distribute a longform series hosted by Piers Morgan. The show, featuring conversations with figures across sports, politics, global affairs, business, and culture, is set to debut this summer.
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VGTV has commissioned ITV Studios Norway to produce a new season of hot reality dating format “Love Island,” for a new Norwegian version of the show.
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London-based BossaNova Media has greenlit “history mystery” series“Ruins Rise And Fall.” Produced by Like A Shot, the show uses immersive 3D-CGI to reanimate ruins from around the ancient world.
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ITV has ordered thriller “First Woman,” starring Andrea Riseborough (“Goodbye June”) and Ashley Walters (“Adolescence”). The six-parter follows the disappearance of an astronaut.
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The WNBA released its 18-game preseason schedule for 2026. In addition to four national broadcasts on ION, every preseason game will be available on WNBA League Pass. ION is the only TV network airing preseason games nationally, with four broadcasts scheduled. Preseason action tips off Saturday, April 25.
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The fifth annual “Las Culturistas Culture Awards” is set for Wednesday, June 17 at 9p, simulcasting on Bravo and Peacock. The variety special celebrating culture’s most iconic moments will be hosted by comedians Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang of the “Las Culturistas” podcast.
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Documentary “Kyle Larson vs. The Double,” following the NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson’s two-year quest, premieres Thursday, May 21 on Prime Video.
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