 IN THE NEWS |
 What’s in a name? Warner Bros. Discovery offered details on its upcoming separation, including corporate names and senior leadership appointments. “Streaming & Studios,” which will be home to Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Gaming Studios, as well as their film and television libraries, will now be called Warner Bros., while “Global Networks,” including entertainment, sports and news television brands (CNN, TNT Sports in the US, Discovery, and free-to-air channels across Europe) as well as digital products such as the Discovery+ streaming service and Bleacher Report (B/R), will be named Discovery Global. David Zaslav, currently President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as President and CEO of Warner Bros. The leadership team at Discovery Global will be led by Gunnar Wiedenfels, currently CFO of Warner Bros. For a complete list of new appointments, go here.
“The Gilded Age” has been renewed for season four, ahead of its season three finale August 10 on HBO. Small wonder – premiere night viewing for the period drama has grown for five consecutive weeks, up 20% season-over-season. “We couldn’t be prouder of the undeniable viewership heights ‘The Gilded Age’ has achieved this season,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films. “Transporting us to 1880s New York City, Julian Fellowes and the enormously talented cast and crew have created a ‘cant-miss it’ entertainment experience from week to week.”
Fubo now expects close its sale to Disney in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of 2026. That’s ahead of initial projections of a closing date in the first half of 2026. The deal, which calls for Disney to combine its Hulu+Live TV with Fubo and become majority owner of the combined company, must first pass muster with the Department of Justice and shareholders.
Prime Video reports that “The Summer I Turned Pretty” returned for its third and final season to draw 25 million viewers in its first seven days. That’s up 40% from the first week of season two availability, and triple the seven-day window for season one. |
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| PRODUCTION |
| Samsung TV Plus is partnering with creators for dedicated channels available only on Samsung TV Plus. Among those creators is Dhar Mann, whose Dhar Mann Studios will produce 13 original episodes to premiere on the Dhar Mann TV channel. “This is a major milestone for us as storytellers and producers,” said Mann. “Creating original episodes for Samsung TV Plus allows us to expand the reach of our mission, and bring purposeful, uplifting stories directly into even more people’s homes. It’s a powerful new chapter — not just for our shows, but for how Creators can lead on streaming.”
“Christmas in July” keeps heating up. BossaNova Media has acquired three new Christmas specials, documentaries “Christmas at Lapland UK,” “Alpine Train at Christmas,” and “Secrets of the Christmas Market,” produced by Motion Entertainment, a WPP company, in partnership with, respectively, DocHearts, King of Sunshine Productions and Afro-Mic Productions.
Boat Rocker has greenlit four new and returning original unscripted series through its partnership with Shark Teeth Films: season five of “Secrets in the Ice”; docuseries “Secrets Beneath the City”; “Abandoned Inventions”; and “Discovered by Disaster.” |
| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
 ID docuseries “Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence” premieres over two nights on Monday, September 1 and Tuesday, September 2 from 9-11p. The four-parter explores the relationship between former mommy vlogger Ruby Franke and rogue therapist Jodi Hildebrandt. It’s fertile ground – Hulu covered the sordid story with “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” in February.
Crime drama “Lynley,” following an aristocratic police detective paired with a maverick from a working class background, makes its BritBox debut on Thursday, September 4.
Marvel Animation’s “Eyes of Wakanda,” originally slated for an August 6 release, then shifted to August 27, has made another move. The four-parter from Ryan Cougler will now drop Friday, August 1 on Disney+.
Sci-fi comedy “Damascus,” following a Black man who goes on a journey of self-discovery using an experimental reality-bending technology, premieres Thursday, August 7 on Tubi. The Fox Crop. streamer has partnered with AMC Networks to premiere the limited series from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm and AMC Studios.
FOX Business Network has acquired the rights to air Fox’s new reality series, “The Fixer.” FBN will present an encore episode each week after the program airs on Fox starting tomorrow, July 29, and run at 8p every Tuesday through September 16. The series will also be made available on streamer FOX Nation.
DailyWire+ announced the release of what it calls an “audacious” four-part docuseries. “The Pope and the Fuhrer: The Secret Vatican Files of World War II” premieres Wednesday, August 13.
Women Of Wrestling has been renewed for a fourth season, premiering the weekend of September 13. WOW airs weekly in syndication across the US and on VICE TV; all episodes from past seasons can be streamed on Pluto TV’s dedicated WOW channel.
Fox set premiere dates for its fall lineup, kicking off Monday, September 15 with the season debut of “Celebrity Name That Tune” at 8p, and the series premiere of “Celebrity Weakest Link” at 9p. Followed by…
Tuesday, September 23
8p “Murder in a Small Town” (Season 2 Premiere)
9p “Doc” (Season Two Premiere)
Wednesday, September 24
8p “The Floor” (Season Four Premiere)
9p “99 to Beat” (Series Premiere)
Thursday, September 25
8p “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 24 Premiere)
9p “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” (Season Four Premiere)
Sunday, September 28
7p “NFL On Fox”
7:30p The OT / FOX Animation Encores
8p “The Simpsons” (Season 37 Premiere)
8:30p “Universal Basic Guys” (Season Two Premiere)
9p “Krapopolis” (Season Three Premiere)
9:30p “Bob’s Burgers” (Season 16 Premiere) |
Today’s Premieres
Discovery: Mud Madness at 8p
ESPN: Running With the Wolves at 7p
History: The Proof Is Out There: UnXplained Edition at 9:30p
Hulu: Dope Girls
MHz Choice: Anonymous; Tatort: Cologne
Netflix: WWE: Unreal
The Roku Channel: National Wrestling Alliance at 8p |
| TECH |
| Amazon, which had been reducing its presence on Google Shopping, has abruptly pulled out of Google Shopping ads altogether. “Amazon has made a dramatic international exit from product advertising on Google Shopping,” wrote Mike Ryan, Head of Ecommerce Insights at Smarter Ecommerce. “They are a massive source of revenue for Google parent Alphabet Inc., and also serve as a tide that lifts all boats in terms of auction prices. So this has to sting.” It appears Amazon wants full-funnel control before Google’s Performance Max takes control, according to Tinuiti. “Cost per clicks will fall as the whale leaves the pool,” wrote Tinuiti analysts in a research note, adding, “Rivals can benefit from lower CAC, boost LTV and rewrite market share math before Amazon decides whether this was a test, or the new normal.”
Cint announced the launch of Cint Verified Audiences on Snowflake Marketplace. Key benefits of the collaboration include easier activation of customer data and seamless integration of Cint Verified Audiences; Snowflake users gain quick access to demographic data collected directly from consumers; and expanded accessibility to the Cint Verified Audiences product with a platform offering data privacy protection and usage control. |
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| SPORTS REPORT |
| FloSports has renewed its partnership with grappling organization Abu Dhabi Combat Club. FloGrappling is the worldwide exclusive digital streaming home for all eight ADCC trial events, all opens, the Amateur World Championship and the ADCC World Championship.
The NWSL on Prime returns Friday, August 1, after the month-long international break, with Racing Louisville FC hosting the first-place KC Current at 8p. Prime’s Mike Watts handles play-by-play duties, alongside analyst Lori Lindsey. |
| COMING UP |
| MSNBC will hold a second live event featuring network personalities and guests. “MSNBC Live ’25: This Is Who We Are” is set for Saturday, October 11 at Manhattan’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
“The Jeffersons” will join FETV’s programming lineup starting Monday, August 25. As with all series on FETV, the show will air in its original, uncut format. “Because of its boldness, charm, and wit, this groundbreaking family sitcom has been beloved for decades, and we are pleased to bring its iconic characters and timeless humor to both longtime fans and first-time viewers,” said Adam Sumrall, EVP of FETV and FMC. The Norman Lear sitcom aired on CBS from 1975-85.
Documentary “Becoming Thurgood,” exploring the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice on the US Supreme Court, premieres Tuesday, September 9 at 10p on PBS (check local listings).
Zeam Media will live stream a special, three-hour event on Friday, August 1 at 7p in collaboration with Retroactv.com in celebration of the birthday and legacy of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. |
 NBCUniversal Local announced actor, director, host, producer and writer Joe Manganiello is joining its Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign this August. As part of his role, Manganiello will serve as a campaign spokesperson and host of the annual the “Clear The Shelters” TV special debuting on NBC stations nationwide on Friday, August 8. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| Netflix is partnering with MBC Group to share its content with Middle Eastern and North African viewers. The deal will have Netflix’s library joining MBC’s Shahid platform on the MBCNOW content aggregator. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Hope Hicks is joining Megyn Kelly’s Devil May Care Media as Chief Operating Officer. Hicks, who served as Communications Director during President Trump’s first term, has most recently been working as a corporate consultant.
OpenX Technologies has promoted Stacy Bohrer to Senior Vice President of Buyer Development and Amanda Forrester to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
Plimsoll Productions’ Martha Holmes is stepping back from her role as Chief Creative Officer of Natural History & Adventure and transitioning into a non-executive board position. She will continue to serve as executive producer across key projects.
Albertsons has named Brian Monahan as SVP of its retail media division, Albertsons Media Collective. Monahan had been head of retail media solutions at Dentsu.
UK indie Particle6 has hired Tom Davidson as its first Chief Commercial Officer, following a period as a consultant.
CAMB.AI, a start-up building a global content localization infrastructure driven by AI-powered multilingual translation, has opened a new APAC office, headed by former DAZN Japan President, Takashi Nakamura as President APAC. |
| IN MEMORIAM |
| Emmy-winning television editor Chris Willingham died June 28 of a heart attack. He was 74. Willingham worked on shows including “The A-Team,” “24,” “The x-Files,” and “21 Jump Street,” among many others. |
This Day in History
1954 – The first volume of The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkein, was published.
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