NBC Reportedly Names Noah Eagle, Zora Stephenson, and Michael Grady as WNBA Announcers
NBC has confirmed Noah Eagle, Zora Stephenson, and Michael Grady as its primary play‑by‑play talent for the 2026 WNBA season. The league’s new collective bargaining agreement clears the way for broadcasters, including NBC, ESPN and Prime Video, to lock in on‑air talent ahead of the May 8 opening night. Stephenson is slated as the network’s lead voice, while Eagle adds WNBA duties to his Olympic experience and Grady will split assignments between NBC and Prime Video. NBC also retains rights to one semifinal series and the Finals, rotating those games with rival networks.
Netflix Announces Series ‘This Summer Will Be Different’, Based on Carley Fortune’s Best-Selling Novel
Netflix has ordered a 10‑episode romance series, *This Summer Will Be Different*, based on Carley Fortune’s bestselling novel. The adaptation will be filmed on Prince Edward Island and in Toronto, with Fortune serving as an executive producer alongside Dane Clark,...
🎧 27 Cable Channels. How Many Survivors?
The proposed Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. Discovery merger will generate roughly 85% of its earnings from linear television, despite the industry’s streaming shift. The combined entity inherits more than two dozen aging cable networks, prompting executives to evaluate spin‑offs, digital rebrands,...
Barry Bonds Joins Netflix as MLB Analyst
Barry Bonds has signed on as Netflix’s lead MLB analyst, joining host Elle Duncan and former stars Albert Pujols and Anthony Rizzo on the streamer’s pre‑ and post‑game coverage. He will appear for high‑profile events including the Yankees‑Giants Opening Night,...
‘Forever’ Season 2: Production Start Date Revealed Following 2025 Renewal
Netflix has officially renewed the coming‑of‑age drama Forever for a second season, with production slated to start on May 8, 2025. The series logged 15.9 million views during its four‑week Top 10 run and rose to 24.4 million by the end of 2025, prompting the...
Social Media Takes Center Stage in Thematic TV Network Communication
Communications Director Benjamin Boiron of France’s M6 Group announced that its thematic channels Téva and Paris Première logged a combined 1.4 billion video views last year, marking a historic digital milestone. The surge was driven by aggressive distribution on Facebook, YouTube...
Video Games: The Unstoppable IPs Dominating the Adaptation Market
Video game intellectual properties are reshaping the entertainment adaptation market, now accounting for 23% of newly announced major studio productions. This share surpasses the rate at which literary works are being turned into films and series, signaling a clear shift...
Hollywood Money Gushed From the Gulf. Then Came War
Hollywood’s recent influx of Gulf sovereign wealth has underpinned mega‑deals such as Saudi‑backed EA’s $55 billion acquisition and Paramount‑Skydance’s $111 billion bid. The ongoing Israel‑Iran conflict has forced production shutdowns across the Gulf, prompting studios to relocate projects and reassess risk. With...
TF1 Pub Transforms Connected TV Advertising with New Performance Tools
TF1 Pub, the advertising arm of France’s leading broadcaster, unveiled a suite of performance‑focused tools for Connected TV (CTV) campaigns. The new platform combines first‑party audience data, AI‑driven bidding and real‑time attribution to turn CTV into a measurable acquisition channel....
Oscar TV Ratings See a Decline This Year
The 96th Academy Awards aired on March 15, 2024, and recorded a notable drop in television viewership compared with the previous year. Nielsen reported an average audience of 12.3 million, down roughly 15 percent, as more viewers migrated to streaming...
What Exactly Is the French "YouTube Tax"?
The French "YouTube tax" introduced in 2017 allows the National Centre for Cinema and the Moving Image (CNC) to collect a levy on revenue generated by video‑sharing and streaming services operating in France. The scheme imposes a 2 % charge on...
Theatrical Success Boosts Streaming Audiences
The European Audiovisual Observatory released a free report analyzing 2024 data from nine European markets, revealing a strong correlation between cinema admissions and Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) usage. The study shows that spikes in theatrical attendance for blockbuster releases...
“Zootopia 2” Becomes Most Watched Movie On Disney+ In Its Premiere Week
Disney released “Zootopia 2” on Disney+ worldwide, and the sequel quickly became the platform’s most‑watched title in its debut week. The animated film has already earned almost $2 billion at the box office, making it the highest‑grossing animated MPA release ever. Within...
American Gladiators: Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for Reboot Series
Prime Video is set to launch its reboot of the iconic competition series American Gladiators on Friday, April 17, 2026. The ten‑episode first season will roll out in three batches—three episodes on April 17, three on April 24, and the...
Weston McKennie to Star in Tubi Docuseries ‘Destination World Cup 2026’
Fox-owned streaming platform Tubi is expanding its World Cup coverage with a new original docuseries, "Destination World Cup 2026," featuring U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie, Spain's Marc Cucurella, and Wales' Harry Wilson. The six‑part series debuts on Tubi on April 30,...
Cross: Season Three: Prime Video Renews Crime Drama Starring Aldis Hodge
Prime Video has renewed the crime drama Cross for a third season, an eight‑episode order that will stream globally in more than 240 territories. The series, starring Aldis Hodge as detective Alex Cross, drew 40 million viewers in the first 20...
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,...
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...
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...
Marvel Teaming With Blaze Pizza For “Daredevil: Born Again” Special Promotion
Marvel has teamed with Blaze Pizza to launch a special promotion tied to the second season of “Daredevil: Born Again” on Disney+. Select Blaze Pizza locations in five U.S. cities will hand out a limited‑edition Daredevil comic on March 24, with...
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,...
Invincible's Animation Quality Is Declining as Its Story Is Hitting Its Stride / Bravo Pauses Real Housewives of Miami /...
Amazon Prime Video’s superhero series Invincible returns for a fourth season, but viewers note a noticeable dip in animation quality as the show prioritizes a tighter release window. Critics, however, praise the deeper storytelling and character development that accompany the...
Tamron Hall Renewed for Season 8 / Live-Action Scooby-Doo Series Finds Its Shaggy, Velma and Fred / Amazon Renews Cross...
Tamron Hall’s syndicated talk show has been renewed for an eighth season, with ABC‑owned stations committing to the run despite a volatile daytime market. A new live‑action Scooby‑Doo series has announced its casting for Shaggy, Velma and Fred, signaling a...
Leiter, Walker, Ottavino to Take Part in NBC Coverage of Pirates-Mets
NBC will broadcast its first MLB game under a new rights agreement, featuring the Pirates‑Mets Opening Day matchup. Former pitcher Al Leiter and ex‑Pirates infielder Neil Walker are slated as game analysts alongside play‑by‑play veteran Matt Vasgersian. Ahmed Fareed will...
A Tale of Two Disneys
Josh D’Amaro has officially taken the helm as Disney’s chief executive, inheriting a company split between two distinct data‑driven units. The recent reorganization places streaming, games and digital content under Dana Walden’s Entertainment division, while the Experiences segment—responsible for parks, resorts...
Mass Audiences Aren’t Dead: 5 Takeaways From Index Exchange At Marketecture Live
At Marketecture Live III, Index Exchange VP James Wilhite argued that mass audiences haven’t vanished—they’ve simply fragmented across devices, platforms, and time. The challenge for buyers is not reach but planning, as fragmented signals make audience visibility difficult, especially in...
Before You Commit At NewFronts, Ask One More Question
NewFronts are prompting marketers to lock in streaming and CTV buys, but many overlook whether their operational infrastructure can handle the resulting creative load. The shift to personalized, AI‑driven ads creates thousands of variants, demanding new governance and delivery processes....
MS NOW Shakes up Its Lineup: Ali Velshi to Take over The 11th Hour
MS NOW president Rebecca Kutler announced a major schedule overhaul that will take effect in June 2026. Veteran journalist Ali Velshi will assume hosting duties for the network’s primetime analysis program, The 11th Hour. The move is part of a...
CBS Evening News Is Dying
CBS Evening News, anchored by Tony Dokoupil, has seen a sharp ratings drop, shedding roughly 20% of its audience in the first week. Current average viewership sits at about 3.83 million overall and only 468,000 in the coveted 25‑54 demographic, far...
Saturday TV Ratings 3/14/26: Saturday Night Live Rises, World Baseball Classic Leads, NBA Heavily Up From Previous Saturday ABC Game
Saturday night television saw sports and live events dominate the ratings, with the 2026 World Baseball Classic leading the 18‑49 demographic at a 0.81 rating and 2.80 million viewers. The NBA’s Nuggets‑Lakers tip‑off posted a 0.53 rating, marking a notable rise...
EXCLUSIVE: ABC IN EMERGENCY TALKS TO PULL ‘THE BACHELORETTE’ AFTER TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL SCANDAL
ABC is in crisis mode after abuse allegations against lead Taylor Frankie Paul on The Bachelorette. Cinnabon abruptly terminated its promotional partnership with the show and Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, prompting emergency meetings among network executives. Production...
The Digital Divide: Can Local Media Finally Move Beyond Linear?
Local broadcasters are wrestling with a widening digital divide as linear TV revenues fall and audiences migrate online. Despite investments in CTV platforms such as Premion and Madhive, many stations remain anchored to legacy linear economics and lack digital‑first content....
Arte France Appoints Clémence Marty-Chastan as Managing Director of Resources
Arte France announced that Clémence Marty‑Chastan will serve as Managing Director in charge of resources, effective March 23. She also joins the network’s Executive Board, taking over from the previous director. Marty‑Chastan will oversee human resources, finance, and operational budgeting across...
France Télévisions Publicly Discloses Its Financial Data
France Télévisions has unveiled a new “Transparency” portal on its corporate website, granting French citizens direct access to detailed information on the broadcaster’s operations, finances, and governance. The platform reveals a cumulative €175 million reduction in public funding between 2017 and...
ACCES Leader Éric Brion: "Latest Ratings Confirm the Vitality of Thematic Channels"
Éric Brion, leader of ACCES, announced that Q1 2026 audience ratings confirm a surge in thematic channels’ performance. The latest data show a 12% year‑over‑year increase in viewership, pushing total weekly reach past 10 million for the first time. Advertiser demand has...
Are French Entertainment Giants Losing Steam?
French broadcasters report declining linear ratings for new seasons of flagship unscripted series such as Koh‑Lanta, Pékin Express, Top Chef and The Voice. Year‑over‑year viewership fell roughly 8%, dragging associated advertising revenue. The slump coincides with accelerating audience migration to...
Un Pour Tous Productions Unveils Updates on Lucky Luke, The Mysterious Cities of Gold, and Hunter X Hunter
Un Pour Tous Productions announced significant progress on three flagship properties: a new Lucky Luke animated series slated for global streaming, a reboot of The Mysterious Cities of Gold in partnership with French broadcasters, and an expanded English digital release of the Hunter x Hunter manga. The...
Strong Ratings, Fragile Economics: The Challenge Facing Documentary Channels
Documentary networks are experiencing a resurgence, with the latest Mediamat’Thematik ratings released on March 10 showing a notable uptick in viewership. While audiences are tuning in, the financial model remains precarious as advertising revenues fail to keep pace with audience...
How Vuelta Is Building a Pan European Cinema Powerhouse to Rival Hollywood
Vuelta, founded three years ago by Jérôme Lévy and David Atlan Jackson, unites eleven leading European film companies into a single production and distribution network. The consortium pools capital, talent and market access, targeting roughly €500 million of content investment each...
France Télévisions Draws 28 Million Viewers for 2026 Paralympics, a Historic Record
France Télévisions, the exclusive French broadcaster of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games, reported a historic 28 million viewers across its channels. The figure represents a record for parasport coverage in France and outperformed previous Paralympic broadcasts by a wide margin. The...
Fake News: Yo-Yo Ma’s $10 Million Netflix Deal
A recent article claimed Yo‑Yo Ma signed a $10 million Netflix deal for a seven‑episode scripted series slated for 2026. The story was later retracted, with the outlet confirming it was a hoax generated by AI‑driven rumor sites. No official announcement...
"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...
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,...
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...
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...
Mormon Wives Halts Filming Amid Alleged Domestic Violence Incident / Netflix Renews Free Bert / Tina Fey to Host SNL...
Production on the drama series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was suspended after police were called to an alleged domestic‑violence incident involving lead actor Taylor Frankie Paul and ex‑partner Dakota Mortensen. At the same time, Netflix announced a second‑season...
Wednesday TV Ratings: America’s Culinary Cup, Chicago Med, Shark Tank, Masked Singer, Police 24/7
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, saw a mixed slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable networks, including America’s Culinary Cup, Chicago Med, Shark Tank, The Masked Singer, and Police 24/7. The ratings report highlights percentage changes from each show’s previous...
Tuesday TV Ratings: NCIS: Origins, High Potential, Doc, NBA Basketball, WWE NXT
Tuesday, March 10, 2026, TV ratings released show new episodes of NCIS, High Potential, Doc, and other scripted series across broadcast and cable. Sports broadcasts, including the Celtics‑Spurs NBA game and WWE NXT, also posted strong numbers. Ratings are reported...
Monday TV Ratings: American Idol, FBI, St. Denis Medical, Extracted, Wild Cards
Monday, March 9, 2026, TV ratings released via Fast Affiliate Numbers show a strong start for new episodes across major networks. American Idol, FBI, and Wild Cards posted notable increases, while the World Baseball Classic attracted sizable viewership. Reruns such...
The MCU’s Urgency Curve — And What It Signals For ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s once‑unstoppable urgency is waning, with recent releases posting theatrical intent scores well below the 60% benchmark that predicts strong openings. Despite this dip, early analytics for the upcoming December 18 release *Avengers: Doomsday* show solid awareness (45%),...