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FOX Saturday Baseball Delivers Its Best Season-Opening Telecast Since 2021
NewsMar 31, 2026

FOX Saturday Baseball Delivers Its Best Season-Opening Telecast Since 2021

FOX Sports reported that its Saturday baseball opening‑day telecast attracted 2.59 million viewers, the strongest start since the 2021 season. The two‑game slate was highlighted by the New York Yankees defeating the San Francisco Giants and delivered a 45% viewership lift...

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"Sesame Street" Arrives on Tubi with 250 Nostalgic Episodes
NewsMar 31, 2026

"Sesame Street" Arrives on Tubi with 250 Nostalgic Episodes

Tubi, the free streaming arm of Fox Corporation, announced that it will launch 250 episodes of Sesame Street on April 1, 2026. The catalog covers the series from its 1969 premiere through Season 38, with a quarterly refresh that adds roughly 10 %...

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CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2025-2026
NewsMar 30, 2026

CBS Announces Season Finale Airdates for 2025-2026

CBS announced the full slate of season‑finale air dates for its 2025‑2026 broadcast season, covering primetime comedies, dramas and unscripted series. The schedule runs from April 23 through May 27, 2026, featuring high‑profile finales such as NCIS (23rd season), 60...

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NBC Sports Delivers Largest MLB Opening Day Audience on Record for Multi-Game Presentation
NewsMar 30, 2026

NBC Sports Delivers Largest MLB Opening Day Audience on Record for Multi-Game Presentation

NBC Sports and Peacock delivered the largest MLB Opening Day audience for a multi‑game broadcast, averaging 2.7 million viewers across both networks. The primetime Diamondbacks‑Dodgers matchup attracted 3.2 million viewers, the most‑watched Opening Day primetime game since 2017, while the Pirates‑Mets afternoon...

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BET Launches the Creator Studio with "The Jason Lee Show" To Premiere April 8 as Flagship Series From New Digital-First...
NewsMar 30, 2026

BET Launches the Creator Studio with "The Jason Lee Show" To Premiere April 8 as Flagship Series From New Digital-First...

BET announced the Creator Studio, a digital‑first hub for Black creators, launching with the flagship series The Jason Lee Show on April 8 across BET.com and YouTube. The studio consolidates production, distribution and brand support, offering podcasts, short‑form videos and social‑first...

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FOX Sports and The Workshop Content Studios Announce New Original College Basketball Documentary "March in the Garden" Premiering April 1...
NewsMar 30, 2026

FOX Sports and The Workshop Content Studios Announce New Original College Basketball Documentary "March in the Garden" Premiering April 1...

FOX Sports and The Workshop Content Studios announced "March in the Garden," a new original college‑basketball documentary premiering on FS1 on April 1 at 6:30 PM ET. The film offers an all‑access look at the 2026 Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden, featuring...

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Video: HBO Releases Second Trailer for Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "Euphoria," Debuting April 12
NewsMar 30, 2026

Video: HBO Releases Second Trailer for Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "Euphoria," Debuting April 12

HBO unveiled the second trailer for the third season of its breakout drama Euphoria, confirming a Sunday, April 12 premiere with weekly episodes on HBO and streaming on HBO Max. The season returns Emmy‑winner Zendaya and adds high‑profile guest talent...

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Video: "Sparks of Tomorrow" - Official Trailer - Netflix
NewsMar 28, 2026

Video: "Sparks of Tomorrow" - Official Trailer - Netflix

Kyoto Animation’s new series "Sparks of Tomorrow" will premiere worldwide on Netflix on July 5, 2026. The narrative follows Kihachi Sakamoto and Inako Momokawa as they chase a mysterious 20th Century Electrical Catalog to realize an imagined "Age of Electricity" while confronting Yosuke...

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Lion Forge Entertainment Announces Premiere Date for Second "Iyanu" Animated Movie
NewsMar 28, 2026

Lion Forge Entertainment Announces Premiere Date for Second "Iyanu" Animated Movie

Lion Forge Entertainment announced that its second Iyanu feature, Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, will debut on Cartoon Network on July 11, 2026, with a streaming release on HBO Max the following day. The animated prequel expands the Nigerian‑inspired...

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Video: "Dandelion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
NewsMar 27, 2026

Video: "Dandelion" - Official Trailer - Netflix

Netflix is launching "Dandelion," an original Japanese series that streams globally on April 16, 2026. The show adapts Hideaki Sorachi’s debut work, known for the popular manga "Gintama," and follows the 21st Division’s Dandelion Clan as they guide restless spirits...

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Hugely Popular "Chicago" Series Set to Return to NBC in the Fall
NewsMar 27, 2026

Hugely Popular "Chicago" Series Set to Return to NBC in the Fall

NBC announced the renewal of its One‑Chicago franchise for the 2026‑27 season, launching Chicago Fire’s 15th season, Chicago P.D.’s 14th, and Chicago Med’s 12th. The March 4 crossover event delivered season‑high live viewers across all three series. Social‑video engagement surged, with the crossover’s online...

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Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "Kennedy" With Production Underway in London
NewsMar 27, 2026

Netflix Rounds Out Cast of "Kennedy" With Production Underway in London

Netflix announced the addition of thirteen new recurring actors to its upcoming drama series "Kennedy", based on Fredrik Logevall’s biography of the Kennedy family. Production is currently underway in London, with Michael Fassbender already on set as Joe Kennedy Sr....

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FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 Major League Baseball Regular Season Coverage
NewsMar 27, 2026

FOX Sports Assembles Top-Tier Roster for 2026 Major League Baseball Regular Season Coverage

FOX Sports unveiled its 2026 Major League Baseball broadcast lineup, featuring Hall of Famers John Smoltz, Derek Jeter and David Ortiz alongside Emmy‑winning play‑by‑play talent Joe Davis. The network will begin coverage on March 28 with a day‑night doubleheader, supplementing...

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"The Morning Show" News Incoming - Sean Hayes Joins the Cast of Season 5
NewsMar 27, 2026

"The Morning Show" News Incoming - Sean Hayes Joins the Cast of Season 5

Apple TV+ confirmed via its official Twitter account that Sean Hayes will join the cast of *The Morning Show* for its fifth season. The announcement, released on March 27, 2026, provided no specifics about Hayes’s character or plot direction. Hayes,...

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ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" To Premiere March 30
NewsMar 27, 2026

ESPN Original "Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball" To Premiere March 30

ESPN announced the next installment of its Why Not Us series, Why Not Us: UMES Volleyball, premiering on March 30 via the ESPN App. The documentary follows the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s newly created men’s volleyball team, the first...

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BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"
NewsMar 26, 2026

BET and Paramount+ Announce the Sixth Season Renewal of Multi-Emmy-Nominated Comedy "The Ms. Pat Show"

BET and Paramount+ announced a sixth‑season renewal for the Emmy‑nominated comedy The Ms. Pat Show, marking the series’ debut on Paramount+ as BET originals shift to the streaming service. The move gives the show access to Paramount+’s roughly 80 million global...

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Video: "The Testament of Ann Lee" - Trailer - Hulu
NewsMar 26, 2026

Video: "The Testament of Ann Lee" - Trailer - Hulu

Hulu announced the March 31, 2026 streaming debut of "The Testament of Ann Lee," a period drama directed by award‑winning filmmaker Mona Fastvold. The film stars Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee, the charismatic founder of the Shaker movement, and explores her pursuit...

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WWE & Tony Hinchcliffe Partner with Netflix on "Kill Tony: WrestleMania"
NewsMar 26, 2026

WWE & Tony Hinchcliffe Partner with Netflix on "Kill Tony: WrestleMania"

WWE and comedian Tony Hinchcliffe have teamed with Netflix to produce "Kill Tony: WrestleMania," a comedy special filmed at Dolby Live in Las Vegas on April 18 and premiering on Netflix on April 20. The event coincides with WrestleMania 42 and will air alongside...

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Production Begins on "The Koreans" - A Reimagining of the Critically Acclaimed FX Series "The Americans"
NewsMar 24, 2026

Production Begins on "The Koreans" - A Reimagining of the Critically Acclaimed FX Series "The Americans"

Disney+ has begun production on "The Koreans," a Korean‑language reimagining of FX’s award‑winning series "The Americans." Set amid South Korea’s early‑1990s democratization, the drama follows a middle‑class family whose parents are covert North Korean spies. The series stars Lee Byunghun...

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Video: "Straight to Hell" - Official Trailer - Netflix
NewsMar 24, 2026

Video: "Straight to Hell" - Official Trailer - Netflix

Netflix announced the upcoming drama series 'Straight to Hell,' a dramatization of Japan’s notorious fortuneteller Kazuko Hosoki. The trailer depicts Hosoki’s harrowing childhood, ascent to Ginza nightlife queen, and eventual downfall, while following ghostwriter Minori Uozumi’s quest to chronicle her...

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Netflix Top 10: Week of March 16 - The Wait Is Over as "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE" Ignites at No....
NewsMar 24, 2026

Netflix Top 10: Week of March 16 - The Wait Is Over as "BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE" Ignites at No....

Netflix’s weekly Top 10 for the week of March 16 saw BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE dominate the non‑English TV chart with 13.1 million views, while the new Peaky Blinders film captured 25.3 million views to lead the English film list. ONE PIECE season 2 held the English TV top spot...

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Paramount+ Renews "School Spirits" For a Fourth Season
NewsMar 24, 2026

Paramount+ Renews "School Spirits" For a Fourth Season

Paramount+ announced the renewal of its original drama "School Spirits" for a fourth season, following a critically acclaimed third season that closed with a perfect 100% Tomatometer rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, produced by Paramount Television Studios, streams in...

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Tubi Announces New Original YA Thriller-Mystery Film "Remember Me" Based on Bestselling Novel by Christopher Pike
NewsMar 24, 2026

Tubi Announces New Original YA Thriller-Mystery Film "Remember Me" Based on Bestselling Novel by Christopher Pike

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s free streaming platform, announced the original YA thriller‑mystery film “Remember Me,” adapted from Christopher Pike’s bestselling novel. The movie stars Brec Bassinger and Charlie Gillespie and is directed by Danishka Esterhazy. Tubi highlights the project as part...

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Emmy Award-Winning "Baby Reindeer" Creator Richard Gadd Stars Alongside Jamie Bell in the New Limited Series "Half Man," Premiering April...
NewsMar 23, 2026

Emmy Award-Winning "Baby Reindeer" Creator Richard Gadd Stars Alongside Jamie Bell in the New Limited Series "Half Man," Premiering April...

Emmy‑winning creator Richard Gadd teams with Jamie Bell for the HBO Max limited series "Half Man," debuting on April 23. The drama marks Gadd’s first major on‑screen role after his acclaimed "Baby Reindeer" sketch show. HBO Max promoted the launch...

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ESPN Announces MLB Game of the Day Schedule Through May
NewsMar 23, 2026

ESPN Announces MLB Game of the Day Schedule Through May

ESPN unveiled its 2026 MLB Game of the Day lineup for March through May, delivering out‑of‑market broadcasts of every major‑league team via the ESPN App. The schedule, exclusive to ESPN Unlimited subscribers, includes marquee opening‑day matchups such as the Texas...

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Survival Icon Bear Grylls Takes Eight Celebrities on the Journey of a Lifetime on "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild"
NewsMar 23, 2026

Survival Icon Bear Grylls Takes Eight Celebrities on the Journey of a Lifetime on "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild"

Survival veteran Bear Grylls returns with "Bear Grylls Is Running Wild," debuting April 21 on Fox and streaming on Hulu the following night. The eight‑episode series thrusts celebrities Elizabeth Banks, Rhys Darby, Colman Domingo, Tiffany Haddish, Matthew McConaughey, MGK, Michelle Monaghan...

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Love Returns to the Lake: Prime Video's "Every Year After" Reveals First Look at a Story of Second Chances
NewsMar 23, 2026

Love Returns to the Lake: Prime Video's "Every Year After" Reveals First Look at a Story of Second Chances

Prime Video unveiled its upcoming original series "Every Year After," adapting Carley Fortune's bestseller *Every Summer After*. The eight‑episode romance will drop all at once on June 10, streaming in more than 240 countries. The novel, a 16‑week New York Times bestseller,...

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Prime Video Announces April 16 Premiere Date and Releases Key Art for "Jerry West: The Logo"
NewsMar 23, 2026

Prime Video Announces April 16 Premiere Date and Releases Key Art for "Jerry West: The Logo"

Prime Video announced that the feature‑length documentary "Jerry West: The Logo" will debut on April 16, streaming exclusively in more than 240 countries and territories. The film, directed by Kenya Barris in his documentary debut, chronicles the NBA legend’s on‑court...

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CBS Renews "CIA" For Second Season
NewsMar 23, 2026

CBS Renews "CIA" For Second Season

CBS announced a second‑season renewal for the spy drama “CIA” after its premiere drew 8.4 million multiplatform viewers within seven days. Broadcast ratings rose 39 percent across the first three episodes, allowing the show to win its Monday night slot against “The...

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CBS Has Top 2 and 11 of Top 20 Series in Live + 7-Day Multiplatform Viewership Among All Broadcast and...
NewsMar 20, 2026

CBS Has Top 2 and 11 of Top 20 Series in Live + 7-Day Multiplatform Viewership Among All Broadcast and...

CBS led Nielsen’s Live + 7‑day multiplatform viewership for the week of March 2‑8, 2026, capturing the #1 position in drama, comedy, primetime news and unscripted categories. The network placed two of the top‑two series and eleven of the top‑20 series overall, mirroring its...

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"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night for Third Week in a Row Among Adults 18-49
NewsMar 20, 2026

"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tops Late-Night for Third Week in a Row Among Adults 18-49

Jimmy Kimmel Live secured the No. 1 spot in late‑night for adults 18‑49 for the third straight week, posting a 0.16 rating and dominating six of the last seven weeks. The March 5 episode featuring Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Chris Fleming delivered the week’s peak rating...

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Discovery Channel Greenlights Seven New Series to Premiere in 2026
NewsMar 20, 2026

Discovery Channel Greenlights Seven New Series to Premiere in 2026

Discovery Channel announced a slate of seven original unscripted series set to debut throughout 2026, expanding its portfolio beyond flagship shows like "Naked and Afraid." The lineup ranges from a jail‑inside look in "120 Hours Behind Bars" to a global...

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The Clock Never Stops in Return of Groundbreaking Culinary Competition Series "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"
NewsMar 20, 2026

The Clock Never Stops in Return of Groundbreaking Culinary Competition Series "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing"

Food Network’s "24 in 24: Last Chef Standing" returns for a third season, premiering April 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+. The real‑time competition pits 24 chefs—including Michelin‑starred talent and network favorites—against 24...

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A24's Oscar Nominated and Golden Globe Winning Film "Marty Supreme" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max April 24
NewsMar 20, 2026

A24's Oscar Nominated and Golden Globe Winning Film "Marty Supreme" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max April 24

A24’s Oscar‑nominated, Golden Globe‑winning film Marty Supreme will stream exclusively on HBO Max in the United States beginning Friday, April 24, with a linear broadcast the following night. The movie stars Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and a supporting cast, and is directed by Josh...

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Kevin Hart to Be Roasted Live on Netflix From the Epic Final Night of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, Hosted...
NewsMar 20, 2026

Kevin Hart to Be Roasted Live on Netflix From the Epic Final Night of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, Hosted...

Kevin Hart will be roasted live at the final night of Netflix Is a Joke Fest, held at Los Angeles' Kia Forum. The event is hosted by comedian Shane Gillis and will stream globally on Netflix on May 10, 2026....

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Maya Hawke to Star in Netflix's Series Adaptation of "The God of the Woods"
NewsMar 19, 2026

Maya Hawke to Star in Netflix's Series Adaptation of "The God of the Woods"

Netflix announced Maya Hawke will headline its new series adaptation of Liz Moore’s bestseller *The God of the Woods*. The multi‑generational drama, set in the Adirondacks, follows the Van Laar family’s secrets after the disappearance of 13‑year‑old Barbara Van Laar. Hawke plays...

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3 Million "Outlander" Fans Drive the Epic Season Eight Premiere to a Four-Year Series High
NewsMar 19, 2026

3 Million "Outlander" Fans Drive the Epic Season Eight Premiere to a Four-Year Series High

STARZ reported that the premiere of Outlander’s final season attracted nearly three million multiplatform viewers in its first week. The episode “Soul of a Rebel” secured the #1 spot among scripted cable programs, marking a four‑year series high. Season eight,...

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Peacock Renews "Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together" For a Second Season
NewsMar 19, 2026

Peacock Renews "Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together" For a Second Season

Peacock has renewed the unscripted series “Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together” for a second season, with production slated to begin this month and a later‑year release. The eight‑episode debut, which follows the Grammy‑winning couple navigating family, careers and joint...

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FOX Sports, IndyCar Announce Launch of New Digital-Exclusive Series, "All In: IndyCar"
NewsMar 19, 2026

FOX Sports, IndyCar Announce Launch of New Digital-Exclusive Series, "All In: IndyCar"

FOX Sports and INDYCAR have launched All In: INDYCAR, a digital‑exclusive series that follows drivers and teams throughout the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. The debut episode spotlights four‑time champion Alex Palou at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, offering behind‑the‑scenes access. Episodes...

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Netflix Announces Limited Series "Enigma Variations" Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson
NewsMar 19, 2026

Netflix Announces Limited Series "Enigma Variations" Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Netflix announced a new limited‑series, "Enigma Variations," starring Aaron Taylor‑Johnson. The show adapts André Aciman’s bestselling novel and will be produced by Media Res with Amanda Kate Shuman as show‑run and Oliver Hermanus directing. Executive producers include Aciman himself, Michael Ellenberg, and Lindsey Springer. The series explores masculinity, sexuality,...

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Season Two of "Hazardous History with Henry Winkler" Set to Premiere Sunday, April 19 at 9/8c on The History Channel
NewsMar 19, 2026

Season Two of "Hazardous History with Henry Winkler" Set to Premiere Sunday, April 19 at 9/8c on The History Channel

Season two of “Hazardous History with Henry Winkler” premieres Sunday, April 19 at 9/8 c on The History Channel. Emmy‑winner Henry Winkler returns as host, narrator, and executive‑producer, guiding viewers through one‑hour episodes that revisit dangerous pastimes and fads now banned in modern America....

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Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - April 2026
NewsMar 17, 2026

Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - April 2026

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN’s April 2026 schedule is packed with high‑profile premieres and live events. Disney+ anchors the month with American Idol Season 9, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and the two‑episode Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord launch, while adding original...

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"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" Coming to Select Theaters on April 18
NewsMar 17, 2026

"Stranger Things: Tales From '85" Coming to Select Theaters on April 18

Netflix will hold limited theatrical screenings of the first two episodes of its new animated series "Stranger Things: Tales from ’85" on April 18 across 34 U.S. theaters and select venues. Tickets become available March 18 at 8 AM PT through AMC, and...

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Netflix Announces New True-Crime Documentary "The Crash" Premiering May 15
NewsMar 17, 2026

Netflix Announces New True-Crime Documentary "The Crash" Premiering May 15

Netflix announced a new true‑crime documentary titled “The Crash,” premiering on May 15, 2026. The film recounts a 2024 Ohio crash where 17‑year‑old driver Mackenzie Shirilla collided with a brick building, killing two passengers. Directed by Gareth Johnson and produced by RAW,...

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Hulu Renews Hit Drama Series "Paradise," From Dan Fogelman and Starring Sterling K. Brown, for a Third Season
NewsMar 17, 2026

Hulu Renews Hit Drama Series "Paradise," From Dan Fogelman and Starring Sterling K. Brown, for a Third Season

Hulu has renewed the political thriller “Paradise” for a third season after Season 2 delivered over 30 million streaming hours and nearly 12 billion minutes worldwide. The series generated a 25 million‑hour lift to Season 1, showing strong back‑catalog discovery. It streams on Hulu and...

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BritBox Announces Additional Casting, Start of Production for Season Three of Jimmy McGovern's Award-Winning Drama Series "Time"
NewsMar 17, 2026

BritBox Announces Additional Casting, Start of Production for Season Three of Jimmy McGovern's Award-Winning Drama Series "Time"

BritBox confirmed the start of production for the third season of Jimmy McGovern’s BAFTA‑winning drama “Time,” adding a slate of new actors alongside returning stars David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran. Filming kicks off in Belfast with BBC Studios Fiction co‑producing for BBC...

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HBO Original Series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" Debuts June 26
NewsMar 13, 2026

HBO Original Series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness" Debuts June 26

HBO announced the limited‑series comedy "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," created by Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, to debut on June 26, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The seven‑episode sketch show will roll out weekly on HBO and HBO Max, concluding on August 7....

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Production Begins on the Final Season of "Mayor of Kingstown" For Paramount+
NewsMar 13, 2026

Production Begins on the Final Season of "Mayor of Kingstown" For Paramount+

Paramount+ has begun filming the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The eight‑episode conclusion stars Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco and newcomer David Morse as FBI Agent Russell Hardy. Morse joins a cast that also includes...

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Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Two-Part Reunion Begins Sunday, March 22 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
NewsMar 13, 2026

Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Two-Part Reunion Begins Sunday, March 22 at 9 P.M. ET/PT

Bravo launches the two‑part reunion for Married to Medicine on March 22 and March 29 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Host Andy Cohen moderates a panel of cast members including Dr. Jackie Walters and Dr. Simone Whitmore, revisiting the season’s biggest moments. Episodes will...

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