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PBS renews ‘The Forsytes’ for two more seasons before its U.S. debut
The six‑part period drama “The Forsytes” premiered on PBS in September 2025 as a prequel to the Forsyte Saga. PBS has already ordered two additional seasons, with the second already filmed ahead of its North American launch.
Quentin Tarantino and Sylvester Stallone have announced a joint venture on a six‑episode, black‑and‑white limited series set in the Depression‑era 1930s. The project, described as a blend of gangsters, showgirls, boxing and music, signals a high‑profile crossover of two iconic film figures into streaming television.
Via Licensing Alliance announced a tiered H.264 streaming royalty model for 2026, increasing the annual fee for platforms with 100 M+ subscribers or users to $4.5 M, up from a $100 k cap. The change forces broadcasters, OTT services and FAST channels to...
State attorneys general, led by California’s Rob Bonta, have filed lawsuits to block the $6.2 billion Nexstar‑Tegna merger and are weighing a challenge to Paramount’s $110 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. The moves come after the DOJ and FCC approved the...
Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell is reportedly negotiating his departure after a $150 million lawsuit filed by self‑styled informant R.J. Cipriani alleges the executive provided confidential corporate information and engaged in an extortion scheme. Shell has filed a cross‑complaint denying the claims, turning...
If people won’t let the private sector make adjustments to the local TV station business, it’s a guarantee that a bankruptcy judge will in due course. New @wrtv owner DuJuan McCoy deserves time to make the necessary adjustments. Investigative reporter...
PBS’s new period drama “The Forsytes” premiered on PBS in September 2025 as a prequel to John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga. The six‑part series has already been renewed for two additional seasons, with the second season filmed before its North American...
HBO Max’s medical drama “The Pitt” topped Samba TV’s weekly streaming rankings for the March 23‑29 period, securing the No. 1 spot in the United States. The series, starring Noah Wyle, outperformed Paramount+’s new series “The Madison,” which placed second, while Hulu’s...
TV Blackbox published the Saturday VOZ ratings for 4 April 2026, introducing updated overnight and consolidated measurement methods. The new metrics count unique viewers who watch at least one minute of broadcast TV or 15 seconds of BVOD and calculate national audience averages...
FreightWaves is launching a new TV show, FreightWaves Today, that will cover daily stories from trucking, rail, air, barge, and ocean. SportsCenter meets Bloomberg, but for freight https://t.co/ugYCXSUVy2
Jeremy Renner headlined ABC’s 2009 detective series *The Unusuals*, a ten‑episode blend of dark police drama and off‑beat comedy. The show earned a 72 % critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a perfect 100 % audience rating, but debuted with only 6.83 million...
The Brothers Grimsby, the 2016 R‑rated comedy starring Penélope Cruz, Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong, will leave Netflix on May 1 2026. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film follows two estranged brothers caught up in a chaotic MI6 operation. Its streaming...
TNT Sports and CBS Sports will air an alternate broadcast of the Michigan‑Arizona Final Four semifinal on truTV and HBO Max, featuring the reunited Michigan "Fab Five" as on‑air commentators. The production uses a remote‑integration (REMI) workflow anchored by NEP’s...
Ted Lucas, founder of Slip‑N‑Slide Records, launched VURT in March, a free streaming service that lets creators earn half of advertising revenue. The app focuses on vertical video and real‑time analytics, offering a low‑cost alternative to traditional distributors for independent...
Starz disclosed that CEO Jeffrey Hirsch earned $6.7 million in total compensation for the 2025 fiscal year, a figure that includes salary, stock awards and incentives. The payout, revealed in a proxy filing, underscores a 67‑to‑1 pay ratio and comes as...
The Punisher: One Last Kill will be the next Marvel Special Presentation to debut on Disney+ — here's what we know about it so far. https://t.co/m0jkiUrCZa
