Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer and Sets Premiere Date for "Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders"
Prime Video unveiled the trailer and set an April 22, 2026 premiere for the four‑part docuseries “Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders,” streaming in more than 240 countries. The series revisits the 1996‑2011 Gilgo Beach killings, where 11 bodies were found, and follows new investigative breakthroughs. It arrives as primary suspect Rex Heuermann has just pleaded guilty to seven murders, providing fresh legal context. Produced by The Nacelle Company and BAFTA‑winning Empress Films, the project adds another high‑profile true‑crime title to Amazon’s catalog.
Dan Stevens Joins Season Two of "Dexter: Resurrection" For Paramount+
Dan Stevens has been added as a series‑regular for the second season of Paramount+’s Dexter: Resurrection, portraying the new antagonist known as “The Five Borough Killer.” The season also sees Brian Cox return as “The New York Ripper” and Uma Thurman reprise...
NBC Will Have to Fend Off Fox, Streamers, to Retain Preakness
NBC is eager to keep the Preakness Stakes broadcast after its contract expires, but it now faces renewed competition from Fox and two major streaming platforms, Amazon and Netflix. A proposed rights renewal could coincide with moving the race to...
Peacock Renews The ‘Burbs for Season 2
Peacock announced that its Keke Palmer‑led series The ‘Burbs has been renewed for a second season. The comedy‑horror reboot, based on the 1989 film, premiered on Feb. 8, 2026, timed with the Super Bowl broadcast. Strong debut numbers and positive critical...
MLB TV Now Allows DIRECTV Subs to Stream Ex-FanDuel Teams For Free
MLB TV announced that DIRECTV subscribers can now stream nine former FanDuel regional team channels at no extra charge. The eligible teams are the Reds, Tigers, Royals, Marlins, Brewers, Rays, Cardinals, Nationals and Mariners, expanding the free‑access roster that already...
News: NFL on Netflix, Doc Rivers, Dianna Russini and More
Netflix has expressed interest in acquiring the NFL Kickoff Game, a marquee slot traditionally held by NBC under its long‑standing contract. Comcast, NBCUniversal’s parent, posted a $122 million media‑segment loss, heightening pressure on its NFL rights negotiations and prompting speculation about...
Bari Weiss’s MAGA Makeover at CBS Is Colliding With Reality
Bari Weiss, hired by CBS after Paramount acquired her Free Press outlet, is now at odds with news president Tom Cibrowski as the network’s ratings continue to slide. Weiss has pushed an aggressive digital‑first, hard‑news strategy while cutting roughly 6%...
Thursday TV Ratings: Animal Control, Law & Order, Elsbeth, Scrabble, RJ Decker
Thursday, April 9, 2026 TV ratings were posted using Fast Affiliate Numbers. The day featured new episodes of a diverse slate—including "Animal Control," "Law & Order," "Elsbeth," "Scrabble," and several reality and game shows—while the syndicated drama "RJ Decker" aired as a...
“The Rookie” Renewed For A Ninth Season
ABC’s hit procedural “The Rookie” has been renewed for a ninth season, making it the network’s third‑longest‑running drama. The renewal was announced on social media and confirms Nathan Fillion’s return as LAPD veteran John Nolan. Episodes will continue to air...
Netflix’s One Piece: Season 1 Vs. Season 2 Viewership Explained
Netflix’s live‑action *One Piece* season 2 logged 1.62 billion minutes in a Nielsen‑tracked week, ranking #2 overall and #1 among originals. However, Netflix’s own data shows season 2 delivering about 30% fewer viewing hours than season 1 after adjusting for launch‑day and episode‑length differences. Nielsen’s...
DIRECTV’s MySports: 25 Channels For $65 a Month – Is It Worth It?
DIRECTV’s MySports genre package bundles 26 national sports channels, unlimited DVR and free ESPN Unlimited app access for $64.99 a month, with a promotional rate of $44.99 for the first two months. The plan lacks regional sports networks (RSNs) in...
“Will Trent” Renewed For A Fifth Season
Disney announced that the crime drama “Will Trent” will return for a fifth season, debuting after the May season‑finale. The series, based on Karin Slaughter’s bestselling novels, consistently posts strong Live + Same Day ratings and has grown its audience year over year....
“The Devil Wears Prada 2” World Premiere to Livestream on Hulu & Disney+
Disney announced that the world premiere of 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2” will be live‑streamed on Disney+ and Hulu on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET. The event, held at New York’s Lincoln Center, will feature the film’s star‑studded cast—including Meryl...
YouTube Sets Sunday Ticket Price At $240 For New Users
YouTube announced that the 2026 NFL Sunday Ticket will cost $240 for new users, either as a one‑time payment or $20 per month over 12 months. Returning customers must pay $378 with YouTube TV or $480 via Primetime Channels, with...
LaLiga Launches Tender for East-Focussed Broadcast Packages
LaLiga has opened a tender for broadcast rights in seven European territories for the 2026‑27 to 2030‑31 seasons, divided into two packages covering the Baltic states and a group of Southern European countries. Bids are due May 6 with contracts expected...
Bob’s Burgers: Season 16 Ratings + Viewer Votes
Bob’s Burgers has been officially renewed by FOX for a 17th season, extending the long‑running animated sitcom beyond its current Season 16. Season 15 delivered a 0.22 rating in the 18‑49 demo and 814,000 total viewers, providing a benchmark as season‑16 numbers...
My Keynote at the Television Academy
The author delivered the keynote at the Television Academy AI Summit, addressing how generative AI is reshaping the television ecosystem. Attendees—writers, producers, marketers—sought insight into the financial and creative impact of cheaper, abundant content. The talk expanded on the most...
NFL Network Expected to Be on ESPN Unlimited by Start of 2026 Season
ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network on April 1, integrating the channel into its direct‑to‑consumer platform, ESPN Unlimited. The service, priced at $29.99 per month, will include NFL Network at no additional charge, though the channel is not yet available...
Fandom Vs. Hollywood; ‘Love Story’ Sparks ‘George’ Backlash; Podcast Land Grab
The piece explores the growing clash between fan communities and Hollywood, using the recent backlash over a new "Love Story" adaptation that invoked the name George as a case study. It highlights how studios are scrambling to win over passionate...
Saturday Rewind: Blocking the Broadcast 'Behemoth'
California Attorney General Rob Bonta observed former President Donald Trump at a Supreme Court hearing on his birthright citizenship challenge, noting Trump appeared only to intimidate the justices. Bonta linked that courtroom moment to a broader fight against media consolidation,...
Fox Reportedly Competing with Streamers for New Five-Game NFL Package
Fox is among the three bidders—alongside YouTube and Netflix—for the NFL’s upcoming five‑game media rights package. The bid comes as the U.S. Justice Department investigates whether the league’s streaming deals violate the Sports Broadcasting Act’s antitrust exemption. Fox has publicly...
Welcome to Wrexham: Season Five Premiere Date and Three Year Renewal Set for FX Sports Docuseries
FX has renewed the documentary series "Welcome to Wrexham" for three additional seasons, extending its run through season seven. The renewal was announced ahead of the season‑five premiere on May 14, which will follow owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds...
“American Hustlers” In Development For Hulu
Disney is developing a new drama series titled “American Hustlers” for Hulu, adapting the true‑crime podcast and Sherrie Lueder’s book *Until Someone Gets Hurt*. The show will dramatize the decade‑long scams of Kuashal Niroula and Danny Garcia, a pair of...
FOX Developing New Comedy “The Dogwood” For ABC
ABC has ordered a new multi‑camera comedy called “The Dogwood,” about a work‑aholic mom who leaves her marriage and becomes the most stereotypical divorced dad. The series is written by Gemma Baker, co‑creator of “Mom” and veteran writer on “Two...
The Lehane Asylum
OpenAI announced a nine‑figure acquisition—estimated around $200 million—of TBPN, a millennial‑focused tech‑business talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays. The deal is largely stock‑based, granting the hosts equity in OpenAI’s $850 billion valuation. CEO Sam Altman’s move signals a pivot...
Wednesday TV Ratings: The Floor, Survivor, Chicago Med, Shark Tank, Police 24/7
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, saw new episodes of Scrubs, Survivor, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, The Floor and America’s Culinary Cup air across broadcast and cable. The Floor’s return attracted roughly 1.2 million viewers, while Survivor’s latest installment posted a modest 5 percent gain...
The Floor: Season Five Ratings
Fox announced an early renewal of the trivia‑game series *The Floor* for both a sixth and seventh season, extending the show’s run despite modest ratings. The competition pits 100 contestants on a 100‑square grid, with head‑to‑head duels determining territory and...
Depleted Lakers’ First Game Post-Injuries Draws Strong Easter Audience
The Lakers’ first game after the season‑ending injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves drew a combined 3.7 million viewers on NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball, the highest NBA audience since the February Celtics‑Lakers matchup. The strong Easter Sunday audience was amplified by...
The Girlboss Was Never a Feminist Ideal
Sophia Amoruso’s self‑styled "girlboss" started as a rebellious memoir about anti‑capitalist hustling, later morphing into a Netflix series and a cultural meme. The show, released in 2021, framed her rise from dumpster‑diving to fashion empire as a triumphant narrative, but...
The Audacity Premiere to Be Released on TikTok in 3-Minute Segments / Young Sherlock to Compete as a Comedy /...
AMC is debuting its Silicon Valley drama "The Audacity" on TikTok, breaking the first episode into three‑minute segments that drop alongside the traditional TV premiere. The experiment targets Gen Z viewers who favor short‑form video, while the full hour airs on...
News: Joe Buck, Scott Van Pelt, Disney and More
Joe Buck told a podcast he would sign any contract to stay at ESPN beyond his current deal, which expires after the NFL season and Super Bowl. Scott Van Pelt confirmed he will remain the host of the late‑night SportsCenter...
‘TRANSFORMERS Forged to Fight’ Is Shutting Down (Again) and Leaving Netflix Games
Netflix Games will remove the action‑RPG TRANSFORMERS Forged to Fight on May 8 2026, ending a three‑year licensing agreement that began when Kabam brought the title to the platform in May 2023. The game, originally launched in 2017 and briefly shut down in...
The Science of Greta Gerwig’s CAA Poach
Greta Gerwig, the director of blockbuster hits like *Barbie* and the upcoming *Narnia* adaptation, left UTA after nearly two decades to join CAA. The switch highlights CAA’s aggressive talent‑acquisition playbook, which often targets spouses or close collaborators of existing clients,...
Canada Shore: Season Two: Paramount+ Renews Reality Series with Casting Now Open
Paramount+ has renewed the reality series Canada Shore for a second season, with filming slated for summer 2024 in Kelowna, British Columbia. The first season drove the most Canadian Paramount+ subscriptions of any title and generated viral social‑media moments. Casting is...
Cancelled or Renewed? Status of CBS TV Shows
CBS has released an updated list of its primetime lineup, indicating which series are renewed, cancelled or still pending. The chart, linked to a public Google spreadsheet, details episode orders and status for current, upcoming and recent shows. CBS’s decisions...
Sheriff Country: Season Two; Amanda Arcuri & Ian Quinlan Promoted to CBS Series Regulars
CBS has promoted Amanda Arcuri and Ian Quinlan to series‑regular status for the second season of its drama Sheriff Country. The show, which follows Sheriff Mickey Fox in the small town of Edgewater, will feature expanded storylines around Skye Fox’s...
Eternally Yours: CBS Orders Vampire Comedy Series From Ghosts Showrunners
CBS has ordered "Eternally Yours," a vampire‑centered comedy from the creators of the hit series Ghost. The show follows a 500‑year‑old vampire couple whose marriage has gone stale until their daughter’s human boyfriend shakes things up. Starring Ed Weeks, Allegra...
Two Big New Universal Movies Jumping to Netflix in May 2026
Universal will shift two high‑profile titles, *The Black Phone 2* and *Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie*, to Netflix US in May 2026 after four‑month Peacock runs. Each film will enjoy a 10‑month exclusive streaming window before returning to Peacock for the final...
Calamities: Prime Video Gives Straight-to-Series Order for Crime Thriller
Amazon’s Prime Video has green‑lit a straight‑to‑series order for “Calamities,” a Texas‑set crime thriller created by David Weil. The series follows a small‑town sheriff, a hit woman, an eager FBI agent, and a cartel sect after a violent drug deal....
Inside the Stream: Interview With Wurl’s EMEA GM on Sports and FASTs
Wurl’s EMEA general manager Keith Bedford told the Inside the Stream podcast that free‑ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST) offers a sizable, untapped opportunity for live sports. He highlighted early success stories where European broadcasters and sports rights holders have launched FAST...
EXCLUSIVE: CRAIG MELVIN NERVOUS AS HODA KOTB FILLS IN — “WHAT IF THE RATINGS GO UP?”
Craig Melvin is set to take a vacation just as Hoda Kotb steps in as co‑anchor with Savannah Guthrie on NBC's "Today" show. Insiders warn that any ratings uptick during his absence could make his leave look ill‑timed and potentially...
Netflix And Amazon Resume Boiling The Frog, YouTubers Learn About Make-Goods
Netflix and Amazon are nudging their flagship streaming plans up to just under $20 a month, widening the price gap between ad‑free and ad‑supported tiers. The moves aim to coax price‑sensitive subscribers onto ad‑supported plans, bolstering CTV inventory and CPM...
New Episode of "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" Coming Soon to Peacock
Peacock announced that a new episode of its true‑crime documentary series "The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets" will be released soon. The first three episodes are already streaming, giving viewers an early look at the investigation into the 2010‑2011...
Inside the Stream – Interview: Wurl’s EMEA GM on Sports & FASTs
Wurl’s EMEA general manager Keith Bedford discusses the modest share of sports on free‑ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST), noting it represents just 2.7% of total FAST viewership. He highlights how FAST services are opening doors for sub‑premium sports rights, citing FIFA’s...
🎧 The WGA’s Surprise Deal — SAG and DGA, You’re Up
The Writers Guild of America reached a tentative agreement with the major studios, injecting $321 million into its health plan while raising deductibles and premiums. The contract shifts from the traditional three‑year cycle to a four‑year bargaining period and includes modest...
What Is Fox Really After with the NFL and Streaming?
Fox Corporation filed a public comment with the FCC urging regulators to extend the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act protections to streaming platforms, arguing that pay‑walled services threaten free over‑the‑air sports and local news. The move comes as broadcast sports inventories...
John Ourand: FCC Pressure, Lack of Bidding Market Could Hurt NFL’s Leverage in Media Deal Renegotiations
The NFL is renegotiating its broadcast contracts ahead of the 2026 season, eyeing a roughly 50% revenue increase from a new deal with CBS. John Ourand warns that the league’s leverage is eroding because there are no fresh bidders for...
Kalshi, Versant, NYT, WSJ: Top Media Execs Join Ankler X NAB Show
The Ankler × NAB Show will convene top media executives in Las Vegas from April 19‑21, 2026, under the theme “AI as Creator: Who Owns the Future of Hollywood?”. The three‑day forum will feature leaders from Kalshi, Versant, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal discussing...
Tuesday TV Ratings: High Potential, NCIS, Best Medicine, NBA Basketball, WWE NXT
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, TV ratings released via Fast Affiliate Numbers show new episodes of Will Trent, High Potential, RJ Decker, Best Medicine, Doc, and three NCIS titles leading the night. Sports programming—NBA’s Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics and WWE NXT—also posted...
AllCity Network Strikes Sales, Content Partnership with KC Sports Network
AllCity Network announced a strategic partnership with the Kansas City Sports Network, becoming its exclusive sales representative while collaborating on content and distribution. KCSN will retain editorial and production control, leveraging its 33,000‑subscriber YouTube channel and 20,000 Substack followers. The...