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 IN THE NEWS |
| OpenAI has decided not to convert to a for-profit corporation. Instead, the company is restructuring as a public benefit corporation, and the nonprofit that controls OpenAI will continue to control the company. “OpenAI was founded as a non-profit, and is today overseen and controlled by that nonprofit,” wrote OpenAI Board Chairman Bret Taylor in a blog post. “Going forward, it will continue to be overseen and controlled by that nonprofit.” OpenAI says it reversed course “after hearing from civic leaders and engaging in constructive dialogue with the offices of the Attorney General of Delaware and the Attorney General of California.”
Lionsgate and Starz will start trading as standalone companies on Wednesday, following the Supreme Court of British Columbia’s order approving the division of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.’s Studio and Starz businesses. Starz will be headed by current CEO Jeff Hirsch and will trade under the stock symbol STRZ. Lionsgate Studios trades under the symbol LION. |
 ABC News is running a daily show on the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. “Burden of Proof: The Case Against Diddy” premieres Friday, May 9, at 5:30p on streamer ABC News Live, hosted by “GMA3” co-anchor and senior national correspondent Eva Pilgrim. The 30-minute show will offer real-time updates and analysis of the defense and prosecution.
Allen Media Group handed all nine of its courtroom shows two-year renewals. “Allen Media Group has the best television court judges, and we are one hundred percent committed to their continued success,” said Byron aid Allen, founder, chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. AMG is the world’s largest owner-producer-distributor of TV court programming, with its shows carried in more than 90% of US broadcast markets.
Nickelodeon has canceled “Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan” after five seasons. “We’re deeply proud of the entire cast and crew, as well as our amazing partners at Tyler Perry Studios, for the work they’ve created and the stories they’ve brought to life around this show,” said a statement from Nickelodeon. |
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| CYNOPSIS SPORTS – POWER PLAYS
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? ICE CUBE JOINS SPORTS POWER PLAYS
Cynopsis Sports just dropped a major addition to the Power Plays lineup:
Ice Cube—legendary entertainer and Co-Founder of BIG3—will be joining us live to talk brand building, bold moves, and the future of live sports.
Alongside BIG3’s Jeff Kwatinetz and other top industry leaders, Cube will share insights on how media, culture, and innovation collide to reshape the game.
June 3 | 1–3 PM ET | Free Webinar
Register now to lock in your spot! |
| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
 Netflix animated comedy “Long Story Short,” from Raphael Bob-Waksberg (“BoJack Horseman”), kicks off Friday, August 22. Among the voice cast are Lisa Edelstein (“Girlfriend’s Guide To Divorce”), Paul Reiser (“Mad About You”), Ben Feldman (“Mayfair Witches”), Abbi Jacobson (“Broad City”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Angelique Cabral (“Life in Pieces”) and Nicole Byer (“Nailed It!”).
“Tyler Perry’s Divorce Sistas,” the first original under Perry’s recently expanded, multi-year content partnership with BET Media Group, launches Monday, June 9 on BET+. The drama follows five close friends navigating divorce, marriage and dating.
Bravo dating series “Kings Court,” hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, premieres Sunday, July 13 at 9p. In the reality show, three celebrity “kings” search for their queen.
New E! docuseries “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour” premieres Wednesday, June 4 at 10p, with two debut episodes that will air simultaneously across Bravo. The series follows reality TV star Kristin Cavallari (“Very Cavallari”) as she takes her podcast “Let’s Be Honest” on the road.
“The Stanford Experiment: Unlocking the Truth” premiers Wednesday, November 13 at 8p on National Geographic. The three-part docuseries looks at one of history’s most infamous psychology studies through the firsthand accounts of the original “guards” and “prisoners.” |
Today’ Premieres
A&E: Parent Wars at 10p
BET: House of Payne at 9p; Assisted Living at 9:30p; Ms. Pat Settles It at 10p
Fuse: Bollywed at 10p
Hulu: Murder Has Two Faces
MSNBC: The Briefing with Jen Pasaki at 9p
Netflix: The Devil’s Plan |
| TECH |
| Google took to the NewFronts stage to introduce new AI-driven ad tech offerings focused on four key behaviors of consumers: streaming, scrolling, searching and shopping. During a presentation at Pier 57, Google also unveiled numerous partnerships, including a new commerce and retail solution with Regal Cinemas as well as Costco, Intuit and Kinective Media by United Airlines. Partnerships with entertainment companies include Tubi, NBCUniversal, Disney, Paramount, Spotify, Warner Bros. Discovery and Roblox.
Fuse Media announced the launch of advertising platform AMPLITUDE, enabling brands to unify efforts and streamline execution with Fuse Media’s via content strategies, cultural campaigns, data-driven performance insights, and interactive ad experiences. “Fuse Media has always led with culture – and our audiences are loyal, engaged, and growing. AMPLITUDE is the next evolution in advertising at Fuse Media, where cultural relevance, advanced technology, and authentic storytelling come together to help brands truly connect with today’s cross-cultural consumers,” said Jim Keller, Chief Revenue Officer of Fuse Media. “Whether you’re a global advertiser or an emerging SMB, AMPLITUDE delivers more than just scale—it amplifies what matters most: connection, culture, and conversion.” |
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SCREENSHIFT
The Industry’s Changing—Meet the Event That’s Keeping Up
Welcome to ScreenShift, the reimagined experience from Cynopsis (formerly BIG TV Summit), built for the thinkers and doers redefining media strategy.
On October 14 in NYC, join senior-level leaders across marketing, media, and tech for a high-impact day of conversations, connections, and bold ideas shaping what’s next.
From future-focused keynotes and hands-on workshops to an AI-centric bonus webinar and an exclusive networking reception, ScreenShift is designed for the people building the future—not just watching it happen.
If you’re leading transformation in how content is created, sold, and consumed, this is your room.
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| THINK FAST |
| In twelve months, “Noticias Telemundo AHORA” has emerged as Telemundo’s leading FAST channel and ranks among the top 15 FAST channels across the NBCUniversal portfolio. “In just one year, Noticias Telemundo AHORA has seen explosive growth, proving the urgent demand for 24/7 Spanish-language news on streaming platforms,” said Gemma Garcia, executive vice president of news at Telemundo. “This milestone underscores Noticias Telemundo’s steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality journalism and credible information on the platforms our audience values most.” |
| COMING UP |
| Highlights of Freeform’s “30 Days of Disney” next month will include the world television premieres of Disney Pixar’s “Elemental” and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Strange World,” as well as a lineup of films from the Walt Disney film catalogue, including animated classics like “Aladdin” “One Hundred and One Dalmatians” and Disney-Pixar films like “Finding Nemo,” “Brave” and “A Bug’s Life.” Last June’s event reached nearly 29 million viewers, lifting Freeform to rank as the number seven cable entertainment network among Adults 18-34.
Samsung TV Plus is teaming up with SM Entertainment to bring a new, dedicated SMTOWN channel for K-Pop content. The partnership will kick off its first live event on Sunday, May 11 at 9p with a concert. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| Fremantle and the Women’s Pro Baseball League have entered into a strategic partnership that calls for Fremantle to provide development, production, distribution, digital, sponsorship representation, licensing and marketing support across the league. In addition, Fremantle will oversee shoulder programming, documentaries, and entertainment properties aimed at informing and connecting fans with the league. “Fremantle’s new alliance with the WPBL marks a significant milestone in the continued advancement and diversification of our sports business, and we are so proud to be a part of their journey to redefine women’s professional baseball,” said Jennifer Mullin, Fremantle CEO.
Former NBA stars Udonis Haslem, Steve Nash, and Dwyane Wade, and WNBA’s Candace Parker will board Prime Video’s inaugural season of NBA coverage. They join the previously announced studio team of host Taylor Rooks, and analysts Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki.
Over three dozen official partners across the US and Canada are activating NHL-themed advertising, promotion, and contests/sweeps during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Rogers, SAP, Norwegian Cruise Line, Verizon, Tim Hortons and AstraZeneca. |
| RATINGS |
| The Kentucky Derby on Saturday drew its largest audience since 1989 with an average 17.7 million viewers, peaking at 21.8 million viewers, a record for NBC. NBC Sports had the largest streaming audience yet for a horse racing event, counting an Average Minute Audience of 959,000 viewers.
Newsmax Inc. announced the company has reached 20 million combined social media followers. In addition, in 1Q25 and all of 2024, Newsmax became number one among US news networks for per-follower social interaction rate on Facebook, X, and Instagram. |
| EXCUTIVE MOVES |
| Todd Braverman has been named Chief Revenue Officer at Ampersand. Braverman was previously Executive Vice President, Head of National Sales at Nextstar.
Starcom has appointed Preeti Nadgar as US Chief Strategy Officer. Nadgar most recently held that role at GroupM’s EssenceMediacom.
Jenny Daly has been named president of A. Smith & Co Productions. Daly joins from Critical Content, where she served as President. |
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This Day in History
1910 – George V became King of the United Kingdom upon the death of his father.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which series did George Kennedy play the character William Holden portrayed in an earlier TV movie? “The Blue Knight” (1975-76; based on the 1973 novel of the same name). Kudos to: Greg West-WATC TV/Atlanta; Michael Braff-WNYW/Fox 5/NYC; Andrew Goldman-Phanes Funding Group/NYC; Jeff Suss-Futuri Media/Franklinton, NC; John Kukla-Fox 4/Dallas; Kevin Moran-Blarney Productions/Pasadena, CA; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg-M and S Entertainment/LA; David Garber-Loyola Marymount University/Playa Vista, CA; Tom Moore-Kalt Productions/LA; Tom Boyd-WGN/Chicago
Today’s Trivia Question
Which long-running sitcom’s featured performer was replaced by his son after season seven? (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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