Gary Bettman’s Heated Rivalry Fantasies
The NHL reported a roughly 30% jump in viewership this season, signaling a resurgence in hockey’s cultural relevance. Commissioner Gary Bettman praised the surge, emphasizing that sports content remains the most valuable media asset. He warned that the league faces a potential "seismic shift" as distribution and bundling models evolve. Bettman’s comments hint at strategic moves to protect and monetize the newfound audience momentum.
‘Extraction 3’: Chris Hemsworth Sequel Finally Gets Updated 2026 Production Start in Australia & Europe
Netflix’s third Extraction film will kick off principal photography in June 2026, with shooting slated to run through October 9, 2026. The production has moved to Sydney, Australia, while also planning summer shoots in Europe, marking a long‑awaited homecoming for...
Magnite’s Ryan Kenney On Why FAST Feels More Like “TV” Again.
Magnite senior VP Ryan Kenney says FAST is stabilizing but still faces performance gaps, especially around fill rates and transparency. Advertisers are shifting to contextual signals and first‑party data for inventory insight, moving away from traditional show‑level reporting. VOD inventory...
‘3 Body Problem’ Season 2 Confirmed to Have Reduced Episode Count
Netflix confirmed that the second season of its sci‑fi epic *3 Body Problem* will consist of six episodes, down from eight in the debut season, with the third season projected at five episodes. The series is being filmed back‑to‑back through...
Disney+ Developing Tink, a Tinker Bell Live-Action Drama Series
Disney+ is developing "Tink," a live‑action drama series centered on the iconic fairy Tinker Bell. The show will move beyond Neverland, exploring her origins, relationships, and the magical realm she inhabits. Production is in early stages, with no cast or...
Starz Pirate Drama ‘Black Sails’ Set to Leave Netflix After Two Year Stint
Starz’s pirate epic *Black Sails* will leave Netflix in the United States on April 17, 2026 after a two‑year licensing window. The series debuted on Netflix in April 2024, spent nine days in the top‑10, but viewership collapsed from 28.9 million hours in 2024...
Doc Renewed with Another Rare 22-Episode Season / The Drew Barrymore Show Renewed for Two More Seasons / Peacock Nabs...
Fox has renewed the medical drama “Doc” for a third season, again ordering a full 22‑episode slate. The series expanded from a ten‑episode debut to 22 episodes in its second season, making the new order a rare move in today’s...
Nobody Knows Who Owns What. Here Is What I Am Building.
The essay argues that streaming transformed media economics by valuing user data over content libraries, and generative AI is now compressing the value of intellectual property itself. Legal and regulatory frameworks have not kept pace, leaving creators, studios, insurers, and...
Fire Country: Season Five; Veteran Showrunner Hired for CBS Drama Series
CBS announced that veteran producer Eric Guggenheim will take over as showrunner for Fire Country’s fifth season, replacing departing executive Tia Napolitano. Guggenheim brings experience from leading Magnum PI and co‑running Hawaii Five‑0, signaling a potential shift in tone and storytelling. The...
Seth MacFarlane Affirms There Are “No Plans” For Ted Season 3
Seth MacFarlane confirmed there are no plans for a third season of Peacock’s “Ted” series. The comedy prequel, which debuted in early 2024 and saw its second season launch in March 2026, became Peacock’s most‑viewed original within three days. MacFarlane...
Peacock Lands Exclusive Next-Day Streaming Rights in the US for "Saturday Night Live UK"
Peacock has secured exclusive next‑day U.S. streaming rights for the British adaptation of Saturday Night Live, set to debut on Sky One and NOW on March 21 and arrive on Peacock on March 22. The show, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio...
UK Film and High-End Television Spend Rose to £6.8 Billion in 2025, the BFI Reveals - Industry / Market -...
The British Film Institute reported that UK film and high‑end television production spend reached £6.8 billion in 2025, a 22 % year‑on‑year rise and the third‑largest annual total on record. Inward investment drove the surge, accounting for £5.8 billion (85 % of spend), while...
ESPN and the Southern Conference Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Extension
ESPN and the Southern Conference have signed a multi‑year media rights extension that will run through the 2031‑32 academic year, deepening a partnership that began over two decades ago. The deal guarantees a record slate of national linear broadcasts on...
Gary Bettman Endorses Mixed Approach for NHL Local Rights, No Plans to Centralize Like MLB, NBA
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league will not centralize local broadcast rights like MLB and the NBA, allowing each club to choose its own distribution model. Teams may stay on regional sports networks, move to direct‑to‑consumer streams such as...
The ‘App-Only’ Revolution: Why 2026 Is the End of the Cable Box Era
The industry is rapidly moving from hardware‑based cable boxes to app‑only streaming platforms, a shift accelerated by smart‑TV saturation, faster broadband, and mature IPTV infrastructure. Deloitte reports over 80% of U.S. homes now subscribe to at least one streaming service,...
Baywatch: Additional Casting Announced for FOX’s Sequel Lifeguard Drama Series
Fox’s Baywatch sequel adds three new characters—Jessica Belkin as Hobie Buchannon’s long‑lost daughter, Hassie Harrison as Olympic‑trained lifeguard Nat, and Thaddeus LaGrone as Marine veteran Brad—joining Stephen Amell and David Chokachi. The network has ordered a 12‑episode second season, confirming the series’...
25 Words or Less: Season Eight Renewal Set as Syndicated Game Show Production Moves
The syndicated game show *25 Words or Less* has been renewed for an eighth season. Production will relocate from Atlanta to Jersey City, with casting now focused on New York City and surrounding areas. The series will continue to air...
The Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal: What It Signals for Antitrust Merger Review in Consolidating Industries
Paramount Global agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $110 billion deal, one of the largest media mergers in recent memory. The transaction arrives amid slowing subscriber growth and rising content costs, prompting heightened scrutiny from U.S. federal, state and...
NHL Sees Early Bump for Post-Olympic Slate
The NHL’s post‑Olympic slate is showing an early ratings lift, with the first eight telecasts on ABC, ESPN and TNT averaging 603,000 viewers – a 23% increase over the pre‑Olympic baseline. ESPN’s coverage now averages 785,000 viewers, up 17% year‑over‑year,...
Wednesday TV Ratings: Chicago PD, Survivor, Abbott Elementary, Masked Singer, Police 24/7
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, TV ratings show new episodes across major networks, featuring Chicago PD, Survivor, Abbott Elementary, The Masked Singer and Police 24/7. Percent changes from each show’s previous original episode are reported, though exact numbers are omitted. The article links...
America’s Culinary Cup: Season One Ratings
America’s Culinary Cup premiered on CBS as the network’s first cooking‑competition series in over a decade, featuring host Padma Lakshmi, judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, and a $1 million prize for the winner. Sixteen chefs compete across ten culinary commandments...
Shark Tank: Season 17 Ratings
ABC’s long‑running reality series Shark Tank entered its 17th season with a schedule shift from Friday to Wednesday nights, prompting speculation about its ratings impact. Season 16 averaged a 0.27 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 2.81 million viewers, providing...
SpotVault - Survivor (CBS) - Spring 2026 Ratings
Survivor’s Spring 2026 season posted an average of 5.0 million viewers and a 0.95 rating in the coveted 18‑49 demographic across its first two episodes. Both metrics represent double‑digit year‑over‑year growth, with total viewership up 44% and the demo rating climbing...
SpotVault - RJ Decker (ABC) - Spring 2026 Ratings
SpotVault’s Spring 2026 ratings show ABC’s new drama RJ Decker premiered Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. with a preliminary rating of 3.692 and a 0.21 lead. The key 18‑49 demographic registered only 0.3 viewers, reflecting a 79% drop compared with earlier benchmarks....
Netflix’s Best Puzzle Game Is Leaving Games Library Soon
Terra Nil, the acclaimed reverse city‑builder from Free Lives, will exit Netflix Games on March 27, 2026, exactly three years after its debut. The departure is part of a broader wave of over 50 third‑party titles leaving the platform as...
Angels Reportedly Complete Deal to Launch Own TV Network
Los Angeles Angels have finalized a deal to launch their own television network by acquiring a stake in Main Street Sports Group, ending the previous FanDuel Sports Network West arrangement. The new network will use the same on‑air talent, be...
The Kitchen: Food Network Series Returning for Special Following Cancellation
The Kitchen, a Food Network staple since 2014, was cancelled in October 2025 after 490 episodes and 14 specials. Hosts Sunny Anderson, Katie Lee Biegel, Jeff Mauro and Geoffrey Zakarian announced a surprise special slated for later this month. The...
“Love Story” Becomes FX’s Most Watched Limited Series On Streaming
Ryan Murphy’s limited drama "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" has become FX’s most‑watched limited series on streaming, delivering over 25 million hours viewed across its first five episodes on Disney+ and Hulu. The fifth episode attracted 51 % more viewers...
“Bluey” Tops The Nielsen Chart Once Again
Bluey reclaimed the No. 1 spot on Nielsen’s Acquired Shows chart for the week of Feb 2‑8, 2025‑2026, logging 871 K minutes and breaking into the overall top‑10. Disney’s family‑friendly slate continues to dominate the acquired‑show rankings, while Netflix’s original hits The Lincoln...
The Rookie Endures Thanks to a Massive Streaming Bump / Betty Gilpin Boards The Lowdown / Vladimir Is a “Post-Woke”...
The ABC police drama "The Rookie" has avoided cancellation after a dramatic surge in streaming viewership, with its same‑day 18‑49 audience now far exceeding the modest 350‑375k numbers that would have doomed it a decade ago. The bump, driven by...
NFL Reportedly Wants New Rights Deals in Place by Start of Next Season
The NFL is accelerating its media‑rights negotiations, aiming to lock in new agreements before the 2026 season starts in September, earlier than the previously expected fall window. Talks will begin with Paramount and then Fox, with contracts likely extending through...
Will David Ellison Remake the NFL Market?
David Ellison, backed by Skydance and RedBird Capital, has embarked on a $125 billion media buying spree, acquiring Paramount for $8 billion, securing a $7.7 billion UFC broadcast deal on CBS, and moving to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery for roughly $110 billion. These transactions dramatically expand...
What ‘Hoppers’ And ‘The Bride’ Tell Us About At-Home Demand
The article argues that pre‑release audience intent data can forecast a film’s performance across theatrical and at‑home windows. Using Pixar’s *Hoppers* and Warner Bros.’ *The Bride* as case studies, it shows how theatrical intent and home‑viewing intent percentages, plus willingness...
High Potential Renewed for Season 3 as Showrunner Exits / ABC Renews 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville / Heated Rivalry Creator...
ABC’s crime dramedy High Potential has been renewed for a third season, but longtime showrunner Todd Harthan is departing to focus on the Eragon film. The network also confirmed Season 10 for 9-1-1 and a second season for its spin‑off...
A Broadcast Ownership Exception — Or An Emerging De Facto Rule?
The FCC’s Media Bureau granted a waiver permitting Circle City Broadcasting to acquire Indianapolis ABC affiliate WRTV, creating a three‑station ownership cluster that exceeds the traditional two‑station limit. Valued at about $83 million, the deal gives the locally‑based, Black‑owned company control...
Monday TV Ratings: The Voice, The Rookie, DMV, Wild Cards, Extracted
Monday, March 2, 2026, saw a full slate of new episodes across major broadcast and cable networks, including American Idol, The Rookie, The Voice, and the sci‑fi drama Wild Cards. Ratings were compiled using Fast Affiliate Numbers, showing percentage changes...
Is Digital Content The Key To Local Media's Future?
In the inaugural episode of "In The Vicinity," Tim Hanlon interviews Madhive CEO Jim Wilson about the future of local media. Wilson argues that broadcasters must reinvest linear TV cash flow into digital and streaming capabilities to stay competitive. He...
Chicago PD: Season 13 Ratings + Viewer Votes
Chicago PD’s thirteenth season has not been officially renewed or cancelled, but industry indicators suggest a renewal is probable. Season 12 averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18‑49 demographic and attracted 4.63 million live + same‑day viewers, making it the lowest‑rated series in NBC’s Chicago...
David Ellison’s $18 Billion Question
David Ellison’s Skydance is set to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion transaction priced at $31 per share, representing roughly a five‑times multiple to the pre‑deal market price. The deal awards CEO David Zaslav about $800 million in proceeds and...
Tennis Channel Streaming Service Joins Amazon Prime Video Channels
Tennis Channel’s direct‑to‑consumer streaming service, launched in 2024, is now available through Amazon Prime Video Channels at $11.99 per month. The partnership expands the network’s reach beyond its own platform and follows similar moves by smaller streamers like Fox One....
Jersey Shore Franchise to End After 300+ Episodes and 17 Years / Abbott Elementary Renewed for Season 6 / Kaley...
MTV announced the final season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation, wrapping up a 17‑year reality franchise with an 18‑episode ninth season. ABC gave Abbott Elementary an early renewal for a sixth season, continuing its comedy dominance. HBO Max introduced a...
Gayle King Inks New CBS News Deal to Stay at CBS Mornings
Veteran journalist Gayle King has signed a new multi‑year agreement with CBS News, confirming she will remain co‑anchor of the network’s flagship morning program, CBS Mornings. The contract, disclosed to The Wall Street Journal, comes after weeks of speculation about...
Lycamobile Launches Ligue1+ Promotion in France
Lycamobile, a UK‑based MVNO, has launched a €19.99 prepaid 30‑day 5G plan in France aimed at football enthusiasts. The offer bundles 200 GB of data, unlimited calls and texts, and a Ligue 1+ streaming pass for one screen. It is available throughout...
Cancelled or Renewed? Status of Cable & Streaming TV Shows (S-Z)
An extensive roundup details the renewal and cancellation status of cable and streaming series whose titles begin with letters S through Z. The list includes high‑profile titles such as "The Sandman," "Severance," "Succession," "The Witcher," and "Yellowjackets," noting which have...
Netflix Picks Up NBC Medical Sitcom ‘St. Denis Medical’ for April 2026 Release
Netflix will add NBC’s mockumentary sitcom *St. Denis Medical* to its U.S. library on April 1, 2026, coinciding with the ongoing broadcast of season 2 and a confirmed renewal for season 3. The acquisition follows the earlier addition of *Happy’s Place*, highlighting Netflix’s strategy...
On March 2, 2026 The Courts Stepped Back. The Ellisons Stepped Forward.
On March 2, 2026 the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear *Thaler v. Perlmutter*, leaving the requirement that a human author must be identified for copyright protection intact. The case centered on whether an AI system, DABUS, could be listed...
Reba McEntire’s Sitcom ‘Happy’s Place’ Is Officially Coming to Netflix
Netflix has secured U.S. streaming rights to the freshman NBC sitcom *Happy’s Place*, slated to debut on the platform on April 1, 2026. The series, created by Kevin Abbott and headlined by country star Reba McEntire, follows Bobbie inheriting a...
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
Lifetime announced new original‑movie agreements with Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment and Taraji P. Henson’s TPH Entertainment. Latifah will executive‑produce three Lifetime films, while Henson will helm two projects in partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios. Both deals reinforce Lifetime’s focus on bold, female‑driven storytelling and...
RJ Decker: Season One Ratings + Viewer Votes
The ABC crime drama RJ Decker premiered its first season starring Scott Speedman, adapting Carl Hiaasen’s Double Whammy novel. Nielsen’s live‑plus‑same‑day ratings, which include DVR playback, have been posted but show modest numbers compared with network peers. Viewer‑generated votes are...
News: Versant, Bob Costas, David Ross and More
Versant CEO Mark Lazarus said the company will pursue new sports‑rights opportunities as NFL contracts are renegotiated, positioning USA Sports to fill gaps left by larger networks. NBC’s Bob Costas revealed that the Sunday Night Baseball pre‑game will be trimmed...