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 IN THE NEWS |
| Annette Bening has been tapped to appear in “The Dutton Ranch,” the working title of Paramount+’s highly anticipated “Yellowstone” spinoff series, featuring Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly), Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), and Carter (Finn Little). Bening will play Beulah Jackson, the formidable matriarch of a major Texas ranch. Chad Feehan will serve as showrunner.
Netflix House, a first-of-its-kind immersive fan destination, is opening this fall in Philadelphia (King of Prussia, Nov. 12) and Dallas (Galleria Dallas, Dec. 11), with a Las Vegas location set for 2027. The 100,000-square-foot space will bring Netflix’s most popular shows and movies to life through a mix of complimentary and ticketed experiences — think “Squid Game” challenges, “Stranger Things” adventures, “Bridgerton”-inspired photo ops, screenings, themed mini-golf and food at NETFLIX BITES. Tickets for paid experiences go on sale Oct. 17 (Philly) and Nov. 18 (Dallas), or now via a waitlist at netflixhouse.com.
Soap veteran Tristan Rogers, best known as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” will make his final television appearance on August 26. Rogers, who died on August 15, filmed as Colin Atkinson on “The Young and the Restless” just a month before his passing. In a tribute video, co-star Jess Walton (Jill Abbott) said, “Tristan Rogers was a respected member of the soap opera community, and he was a beloved member of ‘The Young and the Restless’ family. And I had the pleasure of being his scene partner for many years. I adored working with him. We will miss you, Tristan, and your remarkable performance as Colin Atkinson.” |
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| PRODUCTION |
| Hulu has ordered a pilot for “Foster Dade,” a YA mystery drama from You co-creator Greg Berlanti, writer Bash Doran and Warner Bros. Television. Based on Nash Jenkins’ debut novel Foster Dade Explores the Cosmos, the project was fast-tracked after Hulu acquired the spec script in April. Set in both 2008 and the present day, the series follows a complex mystery at an East Coast boarding school, exploring themes of privilege, scandal, sexuality and masculinity against the backdrop of rising social media, millennial anxiety and pharmaceutical use. |
| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
| Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood will all return as judges for Season 9 of the “American Idol” reboot on ABC, which will premiere in January 2026. Auditions for the new season begin August 26. Ryan Seacrest, who has hosted the show for 23 seasons, including the original run, is also expected to come back.
Newsmax has launched a new weekday morning show, “News Now,” on its growing streaming platform Newsmax2 (N2). Hosted by veteran journalist Shannon Cake, the program airs weekdays from 9 to 10a ET and features fast-paced, live coverage of breaking news, national and international reports and in-depth interviews. The launch comes amid strong growth for N2, which saw a 93% year-over-year increase in Q2 2025 viewership during key news hours. N2 is available on major OTT FAST platforms, digital broadcast channels, and the Newsmax app. |
Today’s Premieres
ABC: Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey – A Diane Sawyer Special at 8p
Britbox: Playing Nice
Freeform: Love They Nader at 9p
Hulu: Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes
Netflix: With Love, Meghan
Tastemade: Kitchen Glow Up, 7p |
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| TECH |
| Bluesky has blocked access to its service in Mississippi rather than comply with a new state law (HB 1126) requiring age verification for all users. The company, citing limited resources, said it cannot implement the extensive technical infrastructure the law demands, which includes verifying every user’s age and collecting sensitive data — even for users simply accessing the platform. Bluesky criticized the law for its broad scope, arguing it poses significant privacy risks, suppresses free speech, and disproportionately harms smaller tech companies. The company also noted that penalties for noncompliance could reach up to $10,000 per user.
A judge in Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit by Attorney General David Yost that sought to classify Google as a common carrier, which would have restricted the company from favoring its own products in search results. Yost argued that Google’s widespread use and public-facing services qualified it for this designation, claiming it unfairly prioritized its own offerings. However, Judge James Schuck ruled that Google does not meet the legal definition of a common carrier under Ohio law, as it does not transport people or property and exercises editorial judgment in delivering search results, and that unlike a common carrier, Google selects what content users see. The decision was based on long-standing legal definitions and precedents.
Elon Musk’s companies, X and xAI, have filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of colluding to suppress competition in the AI market. The suit claims Apple is protecting its smartphone monopoly by partnering with OpenAI, which Musk labels a monopolist in generative AI. This legal action marks another chapter in Musk’s ongoing feud with OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, including a failed $97.4 billion takeover bid. Musk also criticized the partnership publicly, alleging it blocks rival AI apps from reaching the top of the App Store.
Spectrum Reach, the advertising arm of Charter Communications, has acquired ShowSeeker, a leading provider of cloud-based order management systems. The acquisition aims to modernize and streamline the media buying process, enhancing Spectrum Reach’s ability to deliver innovative and efficient marketing solutions for clients ranging from local businesses to national brands. “Bringing the ShowSeeker team’s extensive order-management expertise into the Spectrum Reach family is a meaningful step forward in our goal to enhance the advertising experience for our clients,” said Rob Klippel, Senior Vice President, Product, Technology & Operations for Spectrum Reach. “In a fragmented media landscape, the integrated solution will streamline planning and execution to save agencies valuable time.” |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| The Harlem Globetrotters will kick off their Centennial season with a special game at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, December 14 at 12:00 p. This historic event will feature over 60 current players in the largest “Magic Circle” ever, debut Centennial uniforms by designer Jeff Hamilton, appearances by Globetrotter legends and celebrities and a host of fan-friendly experiences — including a postgame celebration and limited-edition collectibles. The game marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration leading into the Globetrotters’ 100th Anniversary World Tour, honoring their legacy as pioneers in basketball and global ambassadors of goodwill.
VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, has unveiled its new fall programming lineup just in time for the 2025 NFL season. The refreshed schedule includes expanded hours for fan favorites like “A Numbers Game” and “Follow the Money,” a Sunday NFL pregame show, and the return of “Prop Points” with fantasy football pioneer John Hansen. With over 18 hours of live daily content and weekend programming now starting earlier, VSiN continues to set itself apart by doubling down on expert-driven sports betting and fantasy analysis, even as competitors scale back.
Real American Freestyle (RAF) will launch its inaugural event, RAF01, on Saturday, August 30 at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, OH, with a special tribute honoring the late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. The event, streaming exclusively on FOX Nation, will feature appearances by Hogan’s wife and son, Sky Daily and Nick Hogan, as well as a star-studded lineup including Julianna Peña, Holly Holm, Urijah Faber, Tito Ortiz and more. A performance by country duo LoCash will also air on FOX Nation. RAF, led by Eric Bischoff, Chad Bronstein, and Izzy Martinez, is reimagining wrestling through high-energy production and expert commentary from legends like Kurt Angle, Chael Sonnen, and Bubba Jenkins. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
| Radial Entertainment, a newly formed global entertainment company, has tapped Melissa Boag as Chief Marketing Officer, Minh Vo as General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business Affairs, Brian Blum as Executive Vice President of Operations and Thibault Hermenault as Executive Vice President of Technical Services. |
 Sinclair has added Taylor Murray to The National News Desk as an anchor for its nationally syndicated newscasts. |
 FOX Television Stations (FTS) has announced leadership promotions across several key markets. Amber Eikel has been named Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager for FTS’s California properties, and Michael Lewis has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Regional General Manager. Both will report to FTS CEO Jack Abernethy. These changes follow the retirement of longtime San Francisco GM Mellynda Hartel, who concludes a 35-year career with the company. |
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This Day in History
In 1939, the very first Major League baseball game ever televised was broadcast live from Ebbets Field, featuring the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
In which sitcom did the lead actress leave after season four, but return for the show’s sixth and final season? In “Good Times” (1974-79), Esther Rolle quit because she was dissatisfied with the show but was persuaded to return. Kudos to: Tom Moore/Los Angeles, CA; Ed Goode/Honolulu, HI; Andrew Goldman/New York, NY; Adjoa Edzie/Boston, MA; Greg West/Atlanta, GA
Today’s Trivia Question
In 1982, this performer was the youngest ever host of Saturday Night Live. Who was it? (Email eb@mossappeal.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone. Limit of four answers per time zone.) |
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