ABC, NITV Back New Season of Kids Favourite LITTLE J AND BIG CUZ
ABC and National Indigenous Television have green‑lit a fifth season of the award‑winning children’s series Little J & Big Cuz, with a launch slated for 2027. The renewal is backed by Screen Australia, VicScreen, Screen Tasmania, the Australian Children’s Television Foundation and other partners. Season 5 will feature a refreshed voice cast and a new cohort of First Nations writers, continuing the show’s blend of adventure, cultural education and classroom‑friendly storytelling. The series remains a flagship example of Indigenous representation on Australian public broadcasters.
Scripps Sports Ink Deal for Ion to Air 2026 Teal Rising Cup
Kansas City Current and Scripps Sports announced that Ion will broadcast the 2026 Teal Rising Cup, a four‑team women’s soccer tournament, across its national network. The tournament, held at the purpose‑built CPKC Stadium, will feature Kansas City Current, Club América,...
Arkansas TV Creates Fund for Donations Supporting PBS Dues
Arkansas public television announced a dedicated PBS Dues Fund to cover roughly $2.1 million in annual PBS licensing fees after the state’s disaffiliation plan was paused. The fund, managed by the Arkansas TV Foundation, lets donors earmark contributions specifically for PBS...
Wil Anderson Returns as GRUEN Heads Back to ABC for Season 18 This April
Australian broadcaster ABC is reviving its long‑running advertising satire series "Gruen" for an 18th season, debuting on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 8 pm. Wil Anderson returns as host, guiding a panel that dissects TV, online and print ads with its...
Paul McCartney Banned From Reddit After Promoting Himself in Paul McCartney Subreddit
Sir Paul McCartney’s Reddit account was permanently banned after he posted concert photos from a Fonda Theatre show using a Dropbox link. The ban was applied site‑wide by Reddit administrators, not by the r/PaulMcCartney moderators, who clarified they lack authority...
Bauer Media Pushes Android Automotive App
Bauer Media has launched a native Android Automotive version of its Rayo radio app, now pre‑installed in BMW and Mini connected‑car systems across the United Kingdom and Portugal. The app was developed on Radioplayer’s white‑label Android Automotive platform and distributed...
Weeks After Denouncing Government Censorship On Rogan, Zuckerberg Texted Elon Musk Offering To Take Down Content For DOGE
In a January 10, 2025 interview with Joe Rogan, Mark Zuckerberg portrayed himself as a defender of free expression, claiming Meta resisted Biden administration pressure to remove content. Less than a month later, on February 3, he texted Elon Musk—then...
2 Beloved Quentin Tarantino Movies Arrive on Peacock Today
Peacock adds Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ to its streaming library, making both films available today. ‘Django Unchained’ earned Oscars for Best Supporting Actor and Best Original Screenplay, while ‘Reservoir Dogs’ is celebrated as a cult‑classic independent film....
Meta's Social Media Battle Plan
Meta is confronting the landmark K.G.M. v. Meta decision that threatens its long‑standing Section 230 shield, prompting an internal legal strategy dubbed "Project Hail Mary." The ruling fuels global discussions on age‑based social‑media bans, with Australia already restricting users under...
NAB Show: Proton to Demonstrate 3D Application
Proton Camera Innovations will showcase its ultra‑compact FLEX and 4K FLEX cameras at the NAB Show, demonstrating a new stereoscopic 3D workflow that pairs two miniature lenses with a single camera‑control unit. The system provides frame‑accurate synchronization, shared power and...
Tulsa King: Armand's Fate Explained
Armand Truisi, a prominent enforcer on Paramount+’s "Tulsa King," meets an off‑screen suicide in season 3, episode 6, revealed through dialogue rather than visual dramatization. The abrupt exit stems from behind‑the‑scenes decisions, with Max Casella confirming the character was written out rather...
NATPE Global, Realscreen Summit and Kidscreen Summit Canceled for 2027
Brunico Communications announced it will cancel its U.S. events portfolio for 2027, including the Realscreen Summit, Kidscreen Summit and NATPE Global. The decision cites ongoing market consolidation and structural pressures on content production. Brunico will instead concentrate on its flagship...
NAB Show: Telos Alliance’ To Debut ‘Axia Pulsar’ AoIP Console
Telos Alliance unveiled the Axia Pulsar, a compact AoIP mixing console, at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The 2RU unit features eight motorized faders, a touchscreen, and can expand to 16 faders with an optional module. It runs on...
Perfect Australian Crime Drama with 'Two Vastly Different Detectives' In 'Prime Video's Top-Rated'
Deadloch, the Australian crime drama that debuted in 2023, returned with its second season on March 20 via Prime Video. Set on Tasmania’s stark coastline, detectives Dulcie Collins and Eddie Redcliffe bring contrasting investigative styles that blend tension and humor. The...
American Gladiators Trailer Previews Prime Video Reboot of Iconic TV Show
Prime Video unveiled a trailer for its reboot of the 1989‑1996 hit series American Gladiators. The competition will feature 24 contenders battling 16 newly cast gladiators across classic events like Joust and Powerball plus fresh challenges such as The Ring...
Bongino’s Return Shakes Up Triton’s February Podcast Ranker
Triton Digital released its February 2026 US Podcast Ranker covering February 2 through March 1. The iHeart Audience Network led the Sales Network chart with 70.8 million average weekly downloads. Dan Bongino’s comeback propelled Cumulus Podcast Network into the top three podcasts, while Pod Save...
Savannah Bananas Returning to HBO Max, truTV
Turner Sports' Banana Ball, featuring the Savannah Bananas, returns to broadcast on HBO Max and truTV beginning May 8, 2026. The season will comprise 15 matchups, largely on Friday evenings, with all games streamed live on HBO Max’s ad‑free tier ($18.49/month). A concurrent agreement adds...
Hit HBO Max TV Show’s Spin-Off Isn’t Happening Despite Rumors
Popular HBO Max comedy "Hacks" will end after its fifth season, with the finale slated for May 28, 2026. Rumors of a spin‑off series circulated earlier this year, but HBO CEO Casey Bloys publicly dismissed any such plans. The show,...
NAB Show: Nevion To Showcase ‘Moxela’ Media Processing Platform
Nevion, a Sony group company, is unveiling Moxela, a software‑based media processing platform that runs on commercial off‑the‑shelf servers or in the cloud. The solution integrates with Nevion’s VideoIPath orchestration suite and will be demonstrated at Sony’s booth C8401 during...
Meat Dept. Joins Psyop Global Creative Network
Psyop has incorporated the French directing collective Meat Dept. into its global creative network, bringing a studio renowned for blending bespoke AI systems with handcrafted visual techniques. Meat Dept. is celebrated for a hyper‑tactile, cinematic aesthetic, with credits that include...
TMZ Goes After Members of Congress Living It Up Amid DHS Shutdown
TMZ has turned its paparazzi lens on members of Congress amid the 41‑day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, publishing photos of lawmakers vacationing while federal employees remain unpaid. The outlet released images of Senator Lindsey Graham at Disney World, Representative...
Eric Dane Returns for His Final TV Role in the New Euphoria Trailer
The trailer for Euphoria’s third and final season, debuting April 12, confirms the late Eric Dane’s last television appearance as Cal. The clip shows Cal reuniting with Jules, hinting at a new, ominous storyline. Zendaya returns as a relapsed Rue...
Kara Makes Friends (Sorta) and Must Save Krypto in the New Supergirl Trailer
The latest Supergirl trailer reveals Kara Danvers must rescue the Kryptonian dog Krypto from the villain Krem, setting up a high‑stakes rescue plot. It also introduces potential allies Lobo and teenage Ruthye, hinting at an interstellar quest for vengeance and...
Age Of Attraction Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
Netflix has officially renewed the reality dating series “Age of Attraction” for a second season. Hosted by Bachelor alum Nick Viall and his wife Natalie Joy—who themselves bridge an 18‑year age gap—the show pits singles against each other without revealing ages...
Jennifer Lawrence & Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-Winning Movie Streams on Peacock Today
Silver Linings Playbook, the 2012 David O. Russell drama that earned $236 million worldwide and secured Jennifer Lawrence’s Best Actress Oscar, is now streaming on Peacock. The film’s blend of sharp humor, mental‑health themes, and award‑season pedigree makes it a timeless...
NAB Show: Mediagenix To Highlight AI-Driven Title Management & Scheduling
Mediagenix will showcase its AI‑driven content platform at the NAB Show in Las Vegas, highlighting a Semantic Intelligence layer that unifies discovery, scheduling and monetization. The new suite includes AI‑enhanced title and rights management, a dynamic schedule optimizer that respects...
Hulu’s Postapocalyptic Hit Is Pure Wishful Thinking
Hulu’s surprise series *Paradise* has evolved from a murder‑mystery to a post‑apocalyptic sci‑fi drama, culminating in a Season 2 finale where a quantum supercomputer named Alex can rewrite time. The show uses a tech‑billionaire’s bunker‑village to explore climate collapse, while foregrounding...
Cartoni To Introduce Control Unite For Liftto HP Elevation System At 2026 NAB Show
Cartoni will unveil a universal control unit for its Lifto HP elevation system at the 2026 NAB Show, alongside the Master 30 OB, MIXO 21 fluid head, Ragno Pod riser, and encoded E‑Jibo tracker. The control unit works with major PTZ controllers, offers PoE+ power,...
StreamTV Europe Opens Two Weeks From Now in Lisbon
Questex’s StreamTV Europe is launching its inaugural three‑day conference in Lisbon from April 13‑15, drawing more than 900 attendees, 190 speakers, 70 hosted buyers and 100 sponsors. The event expands the successful Denver‑based StreamTV format to Europe, featuring a dedicated buyer...
Meta Adaptive Ranking Model: Bending the Inference Scaling Curve to Serve LLM-Scale Models for Ads
Meta unveiled its Adaptive Ranking Model, a request‑centric inference stack that lets the company run LLM‑scale recommendation models for ads with sub‑second latency. The system combines inference‑efficient scaling, deep model‑hardware co‑design, and a multi‑card GPU serving layer to handle up...
Happy Valley and Slow Horses Stars Join Netflix's "Stunning" Drama
Netflix’s upcoming romance Walk the Blue Fields, starring Emily Blunt and Andrew Scott, has added Mark Stanley and Ruth Bradley—known from Happy Valley and Slow Horses—to its ensemble. The film, directed by John Crowley and scripted by playwright Conor McPherson, adapts Claire Keegan’s 2007 short story about a...
Content Production: 6 Steps to a Scalable Process
Content teams often stumble not from lack of ideas but from chaotic workflows, leading to missed deadlines and uneven quality. A structured, six‑step content production process transforms ad‑hoc creation into a repeatable system that aligns with business goals. By setting...
Which States Binge-Watch the Most TV?
Overnight Glasses released a state‑by‑state ranking of streaming hours, finding Delaware leads binge‑watchers with an average 3.08 hours per day and Montana tops the chart overall at 3.52 hours. The top five states—Delaware, Montana, Maine, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire—share a common...
Director, Digital Media Strategy and Planning
Lemonada Media announced a hire for a Director of Digital Media Strategy and Planning, a senior role that will support its sales organization by crafting media proposals, managing the sales pipeline, and coordinating with audience growth and ad‑operations teams. The...
Judge Rules Trump's Executive Order to Kill PBS, NPR Unconstitutional
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14290, which sought to terminate federal funding for PBS, NPR, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, violates the First Amendment. Judge Randolph Moss relied on the 2024 NRA...
Podcast Producer
ARN is hiring a Podcast Producer in Sydney or Melbourne to power iHeart’s original podcast slate. The role covers end‑to‑end production—research, scripting, recording, editing, publishing, and social amplification—across audio, video and social channels. Candidates must juggle multiple shows, coordinate talent,...
AI Is Good At Optimizing Things, Including Ad Fraud
Spider AF’s latest report reveals that AI‑powered performance ads are set to dominate spend, with traffic projected to rise 192% month‑over‑month versus a 23% decline in legacy campaigns. However, the same AI optimization appears to double ad‑fraud rates compared with non‑AI...
New Audio Ad Service Seeks Reach + Relevance
StreamGuys has launched SGCreative, an audio advertising platform built with Nueva Network, a specialist in U.S. Hispanic media. Nueva reaches roughly 600 radio stations across more than 100 markets, covering about 97 % of the Hispanic population. SGCreative uses AI to...
NAB Show: Evergent To Showcase Subscriber Monetization & AI Innovations
Evergent, a subscriber lifecycle management specialist, will showcase a suite of AI‑driven tools at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 18‑22. The new offerings include subscriber lifecycle intelligence to boost acquisition and engagement, as well as flexible monetization...
Dan Dakich Re-Ups with Outkick; Exits WXNT, Indy Radio Show
Multimedia sports platform OutKick has secured Dan Dakich on a multi‑year contract to continue hosting his "Don’t @ Me" show, effective April 1. As part of the agreement, Dakich will exit his traditional radio slot on Cumulus Media’s WXNT‑AM in Indianapolis, making...
NAB Show: Fabric To Showcase AI-Driven Media Supply Chain Innovations
Fabric will debut an expanded AI‑driven media supply chain platform at the NAB Show, unveiling updates to its Origin and Xytech product lines. The rollout includes Origin Studio, a cloud‑native title management system, and Origin Insights, a data‑as‑a‑service analytics platform....
NAB Show: CueScript To Debut Mobile App, Software Updates
CueScript will unveil three broadcast‑focused innovations at the NAB Show, including the CuePad mobile app for iPad and iPhone, a next‑generation update to its CueiT teleprompter software, and an Above‑Hood talent monitor mount. The CuePad app delivers frame‑accurate scrolling using...
Allen Sliwa Named PM Drive Co-Host at KGB-AM, San Diego
iHeartMedia’s San Diego station KGB‑AM announced that veteran broadcaster Allen Sliwa will co‑host its afternoon drive program with Jon Schaeffer, airing weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sliwa comes from the Los Angeles Lakers Radio Network, bringing high‑profile NBA experience to...
TALKERS News Notes
Baltimore Public Media announced a revamped daily schedule for WYPR, adding a live Friday news roundup hosted by Mat Bush and expanding its production team with five new hires. Programming director Maxie Jackson highlighted that the changes align with the...
NAB Show: PlayBox Neo To Showcase Workflow, Security & IP Advances
PlayBox Neo will demonstrate its latest Suite upgrades at the NAB Show, focusing on hybrid, cloud and IP‑based broadcast workflows. New role‑based user management and LDAP‑SSL Active Directory integration tighten security and simplify permissions. Bandwidth‑efficient multiviewer technology cuts usage by...
Yesterday’s Top News/Talk Media Stories (3/30)
Talk radio’s daily roundup on March 30 highlighted five dominant storylines shaping the national conversation. Listeners heard intense debate over the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict and a potential Strait of Hormuz blockade, while soaring gas prices and volatile financial markets dominated...
Sports Studio Forms Advisory Board for Free Live Sports Platform
Sports Studio Inc. announced a five‑member Advisory Board to guide its Free Live Sports platform, an ad‑supported service that streams live sports for free. The board includes former executives from FuboTV, AOL Time Warner, Yahoo, and Fox Sports, bringing deep...
Creators Can Now Get Paid Instantly as Billion Dollar Boy Unveils New Payments Platform
Billion Dollar Boy launched Creator Payments, a new SaaS solution built into its Companion platform. The product consolidates invoicing, tax compliance, and onboarding, handling up to 14 administrative steps per creator. In partnership with Lumanu, it adds an Early Pay...
Have Your Say on the Digital Fairness Act
The European Union is drafting the Digital Fairness Act to protect children and teenagers online, and it is soliciting direct input from 12‑to‑17‑year‑olds across member states. A 15‑minute survey, available in national languages, asks young users about experiences with apps,...
NAB Show: From YouTube to TV (and Back)—Building a Cross-Platform Content Brand
At the 2024 NAB Show, creator Jefferson Graham explained how his PhotowalksTV YouTube brand—over 1,000 videos and 36,000 subscribers—was transformed into a half‑hour travel show on Scripps News. The session highlighted the shift from flexible online formats to strict broadcast...