John Stamos Debated Live-Streaming His First Tattoo at SXSW: Is the Future of Media ‘Life in Real-Time’?
Actor John Stamos, now chief innovation officer of streaming startup Zeam, used his SXSW appearance—where he debated live‑streaming his first tattoo—to illustrate the company’s mission of delivering authentic, real‑time content. Zeam equips local TV stations with technology to broadcast events beyond their markets, from balloon festivals to NASCAR prep, bypassing traditional production costs. The platform’s appeal was underscored when a Super Bowl commercial featuring Stamos sparked 33,000 app downloads within an hour. Stamos argues audiences now crave unfiltered experiences without agenda.
Netflix's 'The Dinosaurs' Was a Needed Trip Through Time
Netflix debuted "The Dinosaurs," a four‑part documentary series narrated by Morgan Freeman that blends high‑end CGI with real‑world footage. The show begins with early ancestors such as Marasuchus, then moves through iconic species like Stegosaurus and T. rex, offering both scientific...
Hulu's Near-Perfect 3-Part Dramedy Is the Gold Standard for Weekend Binges
Hulu’s three‑season dramedy *Reservation Dogs* has become a benchmark for weekend binge‑watching, earning five Emmy nominations and widespread critical praise. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the series follows four Indigenous teens on an Oklahoma reservation, blending coming‑of‑age humor with...
How to Watch Wicked: For Good, the Highly Anticipated and Surprisingly Dark Sequel to the Smash Hit Movie Wicked
The sequel "Wicked: For Good" has moved from theaters to streaming platforms worldwide. In the United States it streams exclusively on Peacock, with a Premium plan at $10.99 per month and bundled options with Apple TV. British viewers can access it...
Hagai Levi On His “Contemporary” Holocaust Series ‘Etty’ & Why The International Boycott Of The Israeli Industry Should Be “Much...
Director Hagai Levi’s six‑episode series “Etty,” based on Etty Hillesum’s WWII diaries, abandons period‑piece conventions by placing the story in a modern‑looking Amsterdam. Levi, known for “The Affair” and “Scenes From a Marriage,” wrote the script in simple English and...
She Built the Page
The Philippine Daily Inquirer’s Property section honors the women whose columns have defined its tone for over a decade. Writers like Tessa Prieto, Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, and Dr. Chat Fores infused design with social nuance, while attorneys Ma. Soledad Deriquito...
TECNO Partners with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026 Helmet Branding Deal
TECNO Mobile has secured a branding partnership with Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026, placing its logo on the back of the team’s helmets. The deal expands the #TECNOGotYourBack platform into a high‑visibility, live‑broadcast environment. It also includes a slate...
Has The Madison Season 2 Been Canceled or Renewed?
Paramount+ has officially renewed the neo‑western series The Madison for a second season. Production wrapped in September at a 450,000‑sq‑ft campus in Fort Worth, Texas, and the episodes are considered a continuation, possibly labeled as “Part 2.” While the streaming service...
Veteran-Turned Tik-Tok Star Appears on ABC's 'Shark-Tank' To Share 'Remento'
Navy veteran and TikTok personality "Patriotic Kenny" appeared on ABC's "Shark Tank" to showcase Remento, a digital storytelling platform that turns recorded video and audio memories into hardcover books with QR-linked media. Remento announced it has surpassed one million user‑generated...
ACM Radio Awards 2026 Winners Revealed: See the Full List
The Academy of Country Music announced its 2026 Radio Award winners at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, highlighted by B‑Dub’s historic double victory as National Daily and Weekly On‑Air Personality of the Year. Veteran personalities such as Chris Carr...
HBO’s Comedy ‘Comeback’: Amy Gravitt On Being First To Satirize AI With Valerie Cherish’s Return, “Full Slate”, ‘Big Bang’ Spinoff...
HBO revived Lisa Kudrow’s satire *The Comeback* for a third season, debuting 11½ years after its second installment and more than two decades after the original. The new season tackles AI‑generated scripts and the 2023 WGA strike, positioning the show...
Fox News Tries to Get Gavin Newsom’s Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
Fox News has moved to dismiss Governor Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court. The suit stems from host Jesse Watters questioning Newsom’s denial of a recent call with former President Donald Trump, which Fox claims was based...
Starz Cutting 7 Percent of Staff
Starz announced a 7% workforce reduction, affecting fewer than 40 employees, as it continues to reshape after its 2025 spinoff from Lionsgate. The cuts are part of a broader effort to reallocate resources toward a pure‑play streaming model and lower...
MPA Endorses Trump’s National AI Plan, Pushes for Copyright Protections
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) has officially endorsed the Trump administration’s National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, praising its focus on strong copyright protections. The White House’s six‑pronged plan seeks uniform national AI standards and preempts state‑level regulations. Hollywood studios...
Netflix Is Trying to Turn Superhero Cop Comic Powers Into a TV Show… Again
Netflix is reviving the comic‑book series Powers as an animated series. The property previously aired two seasons on Sony’s PlayStation Network, starring Sharlto Copley and Susan Heyward. Creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are attached to write and...
Alison Hammond Gives "Definite" Answer to Celebrity Traitors Rumours
Alison Hammond confirmed she will not join the upcoming Celebrity Traitors series, citing a scheduling clash with her duties on The Great British Bake Off. She expressed a preference for staying Faithful on the game show and avoiding the stress of a...
How Producing Partners Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone Tackled the Character Complexity of ‘Imperfect Women’ | Video
Simpson Street Productions, founded by Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone, selected Apple TV’s thriller “Imperfect Women” as its latest project, drawn by the novel’s specific character focus that enables universal storytelling. The series, adapted from Araminta Hall’s 2020 novel, follows...
Wicked: For Good Is Finally Streaming This Weekend — and so Is Now You See Me: Now You Don’t
This week’s streaming slate adds several high‑profile titles across major platforms. Peacock launches the musical‑inspired film Wicked: For Good, while Starz debuts the third Now You See Me installment, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. Netflix continues the Peaky Blinders...
The Last of Us Season 3: HBO Show Casts 2 Important Characters
The Last of Us Season 3 adds two pivotal characters, with Michelle Mao joining as Seraphite Yara and Kyriana Kratter as Lev, the 13‑year‑old transgender boy who serves as Abby’s moral compass. The casting aligns the show more closely with Naughty...
What Should Take The Bachelorette’s Time Slot?
Disney-owned ABC pulled Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after new domestic‑violence allegations and a viral bar‑stool incident. The network now faces a vacant Sunday night slot and must quickly replace the show to protect advertising revenue. The article...
HBO’s The Last Of Us Casts A Cis Actor To Play Its Trans Lead
HBO announced that Kyriana Kratter, a cisgender actress, will portray Lev, a transgender boy, in the third season of its adaptation of The Last of Us. The casting decision has ignited criticism because Lev’s gender identity is pivotal to the storyline...
Wheatstone to Demo Mix Engine, Virtual Console at NAB Show
Wheatstone will demo two new products at the 2026 NAB Show. The VMX mixing engine provides a single backend for multiple LXE, Glass, Strata consoles and WheatNet IP facilities. The VML virtual broadcast console runs in any HTML5 browser on...
14 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream Right Now
Peacock’s original slate now includes 14 standout series ranging from reality‑competition "The Traitors" to true‑crime dramas like "Dr. Death" and "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy." The ad‑supported tier costs $11 per month, with an optional bundle that pairs Peacock...
Pluto TV Is Celebrating William Shatner’s 95th Birthday with a Star Trek Marathon
Pluto TV is celebrating William Shatner’s 95th birthday with a week‑long Star Trek takeover, launching a pop‑up category from March 20 to April 3 that features six dedicated channels. On March 22, the Star Trek Channel runs an all‑day marathon, the Motion Pictures...
VideoAmp Widens Cross-Platform Planner To Sirius XM, NCM
VideoAmp has broadened its VXP cross‑platform planner by adding first‑party data integrations with satellite radio giant Sirius XM and in‑theater advertising network National CineMedia (NCM). The move unifies audio and cinema audience metrics within a single planning tool, giving marketers a more...
Maxed Out: Ruddy Iced Out Of Nexstar-TEGNA Debate
Newsmax founder Chris Ruddy testified at a February Senate Commerce Committee hearing to oppose Nexstar Media Group’s $4.5 billion merger with TEGNA. He aimed to present himself as a Capitol Hill influencer after failing to sway President Trump and FCC Chairman...
Big Fortnight of Action on 7 SPORT Led by Golden Slipper and Maurie Plant Meet
Seven Network is rolling out a two‑week sports blitz, kicking off with the Golden Slipper Stakes and William Reid Stakes – five Group 1 races broadcast live from Rosehill and Caulfield. Jockey James McDonald, just one win short of Damien Oliver’s record, will...
Roku's Ad-Free Streaming Service Was Already a Great Deal - Now It's Adding Disney Movies
Roku’s ad‑free streaming service Howdy, priced at $3 per month, is expanding its catalog with new licensing agreements that will bring Disney movies, Warner Bros. titles, and Sony content. The service currently offers a mix of older films and TV shows...
James Bond Frontrunner Replaces The Bear Star in "Sweeping" Netflix Drama
Aaron Taylor‑Johnson has been confirmed as the lead of Netflix’s upcoming drama "Enigma Variations," replacing Jeremy Allen White. The series, adapted from André Aciman’s novel, is described as a sweeping portrait of masculinity, sexuality, and modern love across ten years....
Study: Repurposed Traditional TV Ads for CTV Is a Missed Opportunity
A TripleLift study finds that 49 % of connected‑TV (CTV) ads still use traditional 15‑ and 30‑second spots designed for linear television, despite record streaming viewership and ad spend. High‑impact formats such as pause ads, overlays, and native units boost brand...
Antenna: Peacock Posts Big Viewership Numbers in February Thanks to Sports
Peacock leveraged three major live‑sports events in February— the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics, Super Bowl LX, and the NBA All‑Star Game—to drive a surge in subscriptions. The streamer added 5.2 million U.S. sign‑ups and a record 4.9 million paid subscribers, accounting for 34 % of...
Hachette Yanks Horror Novel Shy Girl From Shelves After Accusations of AI Use
Hachette Book Group has pulled the horror novel *Shy Girl* from UK shelves and cancelled its US release after an internal probe concluded large sections were generated by artificial intelligence. The book, originally self‑published by Mia Ballard and later picked up...
Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ Each Have a Surprise no.1 This Weekend
This weekend’s streaming charts were dominated by animation, with Netflix’s anime‑style series *Steel Ball Run* topping its series list, Amazon Prime Video’s superhero cartoon *Invincible* leading its own chart, and Disney+ streaming the family‑friendly sequel *Zootopia 2* as its number‑one movie. All three...
March Madness on Sling TV: How to Watch UCLA Vs. UCF Online
The 2026 NCAA March Madness first round features a matchup between No. 7 UCLA Bruins and No. 10 UCF Knights on March 20 at 7:25 p.m. ET, broadcast on TBS. Viewers can stream the game via Sling TV, which offers Blue, Orange, and combined...
Survey: Fans Prefer Sports on Broadcast Over Streaming
The Television Bureau’s 2026 Sports Survey shows 90 % of U.S. sports fans deem free local broadcast TV essential, with three‑quarters watching broadcast sports at least twice a week. Preference spans football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer, auto racing and tennis....
News Chatbots that Present Multiple Viewpoints Tend to Earn the Trust of Conspiracy Believers
A recent study by the University of Amsterdam introduced Infobot, a news chatbot that presents mainstream and alternative climate‑change headlines side by side. In two experiments with 235 U.S. adults, participants holding strong conspiracy beliefs rated the bot as more...
Julio Torres Makes Everything Funny—Including Color Theory
Julio Torres, known for SNL, Los Espookys, and Problemista, returns to HBO with a new special titled "Color Theories." The hour‑long program pairs his trademark surreal humor with a synesthetic exploration of color, turning hues into punchlines and philosophical musings. Filmed...
Sky and HBO's Upcoming Courtroom Drama Could Be a Massive Hit, Based on What I've Seen
Sky announced its upcoming courtroom drama "War" at the Up Next event, a co‑production with HBO that has already secured a two‑season order. The series follows rival legal firms representing a high‑profile divorce between Dominic West and Sienna Miller’s characters,...
The Importance of Major Patrick Ferguson’s Role on Outlander’s Final Season
Outlander’s season‑8 finale introduces Major Patrick Ferguson, a real British officer, as a key antagonist behind the fictional militia on Fraser’s Ridge. The series ties Ferguson’s historical mission to recruit loyalist frontiersmen—ordered by Cornwallis—to the fictional plot, culminating in references...
Quill Awards 2026: Winners
The Melbourne Press Club’s 2026 Quill Awards celebrated top Australian journalism, with Heather Ewart receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award and Adele Ferguson named the 50th Graham Perkin Journalist of the Year. ABC News secured several Gold Quills, including Business Reporting...
'It Has to Go Beyond a Display Company': I Spoke to the CEO of a TV Manufacturer About AI, the...
Displace, a US TV maker, unveiled its Pro TV 2, an OLED set that continues the company’s line of fully wireless, wall‑mountable televisions. The device runs Displace OS, a browser‑based smart‑TV platform designed to act as a home hub and integrates...
Frieren Celebrates the Little Moments as the Gang Takes a Breath
The season‑2 finale of *Frieren*, “Himmel’s Memoirs,” shifts focus from grand battles to the quiet moments that define the characters’ journey. After a dragon‑filled skirmish, the party spends winter in a fishing village, savoring simple pleasures and reflecting on past...
Perfect Crime Drama Bergerac with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes Lands Season Two Release Date
Bergeric returns for a second season, debuting on U and U & DRAMA on 16 April. The first season earned a flawless 100 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes, highlighting its critical acclaim. Damien Molony reprises the role of Jim Bergerac, a recovering alcoholic detective...
California?s Streaming Loudness Law: Time for Ad Tech to Rethink Audio Control
California’s SB 576 now obliges streaming ads to match the perceived volume of surrounding content, shifting compliance responsibility to the platforms that deliver the ads. The rule exposes a split in ad‑tech workflows: client‑side insertion (CSAI) offers little control over audio,...
Roblox Moves to Take a Cut of All Brand Integrations on Its Platform | Exclusive
Roblox announced it will begin charging creators a fee for publishing brand integrations, with charges scaling based on user traffic and engagement, slated to roll out in 2027. The policy is presented as a move to standardize ad labeling, improve...
CBS News Layoffs: Internal Memo Shows 6% Jobs to Be Cut to ‘Remain Competitive’, CBS Radio to End in May,...
CBS News, owned by Paramount Skydance, announced a 6% workforce reduction—about 60 employees—effective March 20, 2026, to stay competitive in a rapidly changing news landscape. The cuts accompany the shutdown of the nearly century‑old CBS News Radio service, slated to cease...
Electric Entertainment to Launch Upgraded ElectricNOW App
Electric Entertainment will relaunch its ElectricNOW app on April 16, adding a suite of new features and a broader content catalog. The upgrade introduces the platform’s first original scripted series, *The Poly Couple*, a half‑hour comedy about a polyamorous couple in...
New ‘Lord of the Flies’ Series Premiering May 4 on Netflix
Netflix will debut a four‑episode adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel "Lord of the Flies" on May 4, 2026. The series is written by Jack Thorne and directed by Marc Munden, featuring a young British cast led by Winston Sawyers and...
Senior European Journalist Suspended over AI-Generated Quotes
Mediahuis has suspended senior journalist Peter Vandermeersch after he admitted using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google Notebook LM to generate quotes that were later proven false. An internal investigation by NRC uncovered dozens of fabricated attributions, prompting the...
Court To Decide If Users Can Sue Facebook Over Fake Ads
A federal appellate court has agreed to review a lower‑court ruling that could force Meta Platforms to face user lawsuits over fraudulent Facebook ads. The dispute began with a 2021 class‑action claim that users, including Oregon resident Christopher Calise, lost...