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 CBS canceled “The Equalizer” after five seasons. “Stepping into a kick-ass role like Robyn was everything I hoped it would be,” posted series star Queen Latifah. “’The Equalizer’ blew past every dream we had for it, and having the opportunity to do this for five seasons honestly feels surreal.” Ratings for the drama had slipped this season after its move to a later Sunday timeslot.
Ten-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony is joining NBC Sports as an NBA studio analyst when the league returns to NBC for the 2025-26 season. The announcement was made during NBC’s coverage of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. “Watching the NBA on NBC growing up shaped my love for the game,” said Anthony. “Now, I’m thrilled to join the NBC Sports family. I’ve always used my platform to help grow the game, and I’m excited to bring fans a fresh perspective as we usher in a new era of NBA coverage and programming.” Anthony, who played 19 seasons in the NBA and retired after the 2022-23 season, is expected to be in the studio one or more nights per week through the playoffs.
Mike Tirico had to skip out on his Kentucky Derby coverage after a sudden illness. “Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate @KentuckyDerby,” he posted later. “Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy. If you have one you know how it can knock you down.” Tiroco will be joining Carmelo Anthony on NBA duty starting in October.
HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series is not being “secretly infused” with Potter creator – and series producer – J.K. Rowling’s anti-transgender viewpoint, assured HBO Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys on “The Town with Matthew Belloni” podcast. “It’s pretty clear that those are her personal, political views. She’s entitled to them,” said Bloys. “Our priority is what’s on the screen. Obviously, the Harry Potter story is incredibly affirmative and positive and about love and self-acceptance. That’s our priority — what’s on screen.” |
 Daytime soap “The Bold and the Beautiful” has partnered with Shout! TV to launch a classic episodes FAST channel. In addition to launching on Shout!’s own branded platform in early April, The Bold and the Beautiful Classic FAST channel has launched on Prime Video, and will debut in June on Roku Canada. |
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| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Season two of “Dirt II: A Season with High Limit” kicks off Tuesday, May 6 on FS1. The docuseries produced by FloSports Studios shines a spotlight on dirt track racing’s superstars.
“The Chosen: Last Supper” starts streaming with two episodes Sunday, June 22 on Prime Video. The episodes’ theatrical run launched on March 28.
Alice Halsey (“Lessons in Chemistry”) has been cast as Laura Ingalls in Netflix’s “Little House on the Prairie” reboot. Skywalker Hughes (“Joe Pickett”) landed the role of Laura’s older sister Mary, while Luke Bracey (“Point Break”) and Crosby Fitzgerald (“Palm Royale”) will play parents Charles and Caroline. |
Today’ Premieres
Acorn TV: Harry Wild
ID: The Playboy Murders at 9p; Toxic at 10p
Hallmark: The Motherhood at 8p
MSNBC: The Weeknight at 7p
Netflix: Mighty Monsterwheelies
VH1: Basketball Wives at 8p |
| SPORTS MEDIA AWARDS
From mascot moment to marketing magic.
What started as Grimace tossing out a first pitch turned into a full-blown fan frenzy—complete with a purple seat at Citi Field, viral subway stunts, and easter eggs that kept social buzzing.
That’s why the New York Mets and McDonald’s are taking home Brand Collaboration of the Year at the 2025 Cynopsis Sports Media Awards. It’s the kind of cultural crossover that proves what’s possible when timing, creativity, and true partnership collide.
Be there June 4 in NYC as we honor the industry’s biggest wins and boldest ideas—plus connect with the leaders shaping what’s next in sports media.
See finalists + save your seat now |
| COMING UP |
| This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, Great American Family is offering a Mother’s Day Movie Marathon from 2p-8p, leading into the season two finale of “When Hope Calls.” Pure Flix celebrates moms with uplifting films about the maternal spirit, and Great American Family on Facebook continues its celebration of motherhood on May 7 at 8p with a Facebook Live event hosted by author Karen Kingsbury. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| Fubo delivered North America total revenue of $407.9 million during the first quarter 2025, up 3.5% year-over-year, and 1.47 million paid subscribers, down 2.7% YoY. These results met and exceeded Fubo’s applicable guidance range, respectively. Fubo CEO David Gandler said the service is plowing ahead with plans to launch a sports-focused TV bundle. “We are working hard to secure content from non-Disney programmers for the new service,” Gandler told analysts. “It is critical for Fubo subscribers that we are able to negotiate content licensing agreements at fair rates and terms. Our goal remains to launch the service for the fall sports season.” Disney has agreed to acquire majority control of Fubo in a deal expected to close in 2026.
NBA Insider and media personality Chris Haynes is boarding the BIG3 as a sideline reporter for season eight. Haynes will join returning sideline reporter Rachel DeMita for live BIG3 coverage across CBS and VICE Sports beginning June 14 in the BIG3 season opener in Chicago.
Through the first month of the MLB season, MLB Network is seeing viewership gains across multiple studio shows over 2024. Morning show “MLB Central” is up 4% in average viewers, afternoon show “Intentional Talk” rose 14%, remodeled “MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show” ticked up 4%, whip-around live-look in show “Big Inning” is up 17%, and highlights show “Quick Pitch” rose 6%. |
| RATINGS |
| Newsmax channel made significant ratings gains in April across all weekday dayparts compared to the same period last year, and led cable news ratings growth among A35-64 demo across dayparts. The net was up 15% total viewership with 13 million viewers tuning in; 3.7 million viewers watched Newsmax who never tuned into Fox News
Season two of Food Network’s “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing” returned April 27, posting a 0.64 P25-54 / 0.70 W25-54 Live+3 rating, up 16% and 21% respectively versus season one. The opener was seen by more than 2.5 million cross platform viewers. |
| IN MEMORIAM |
| Ruth Buzzi died May 1 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was 88. Buzzi was best known for her turn on “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.” Buzzi later joined the cast of “Sesame Street” as shopkeeper Ruthie. |
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This Day in History
1865 – The first train robbery took place in North Bend, OH.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which television interview drew a total audience of 90 million viewers? Oprah Winfrey’s 1993 interview with Michael Jackson. Kudos to: Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; Vic Lowry-Lipstick Nancy Productions/LA; Ed Horwitz-Witz End Productions/LA; Justin Pierce-JP Consulting Group/LA; James Mason-Disney Ad Sales/NYC; Brad Clough-Premion/NYC; Ray Mendelsohn-FanDuel Sports Network/Cincinnati; Aaron Paquette-AccelerateSG/Fort Worth, TX
Today’s Trivia Question
In which series did George Kennedy play the character William Holden portrayed in an earlier TV movie? (Email your answer to trivia@cynopsis.com and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Unofficial rules: a limit of four answers per time zone.) |
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