 IN THE NEWS |
| Fox Corp. networks, including Fox News and local stations, will remain on YouTube TV for now, following a short-term contract extension as renewal talks continue. YouTube confirmed the temporary deal, saying it aims to avoid disruption for subscribers while negotiating a fair agreement.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will end its print edition at the end of this year, accelerating its shift to digital. Over the past three years, the AJC has invested in reporting and technology to reach a goal of 500,000 paid digital subscribers. “We will begin the new year as a fully digital organization, committed, as always, to being the most essential and engaging news source for the people of Atlanta, Georgia and the South,” shared President and Publisher Andrew Morse in a letter to subscribers.
Jimmy Fallon will host four special Sunday night editions of “The Tonight Show” following “Sunday Night Football” on NBC this fall. Airing after local news, the episodes are scheduled for September 21, October 26, November 16 and December 7, following key NFL matchups. |
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| PRODUCTION |
| “The Young and the Restless” has tapped Daytime Emmy-winners Tamara Braun and Roger Howarth for new roles on the soap. Braun will play Sienna Bacall; Howarth’s part is being kept under wraps for now. They will both debut this fall. |
 “Let’s Make A Deal” showrunner John Quinn has been named showrunner and executive producer of “The Price is Right.” “It’s the show we all watched during summer break and when we were home sick from school,” said Quinn in a statement. “This show is a major reason why I work on game shows in the first place, so to be a part of it now is an honor that I do not take lightly. I am still pinching myself!” Quinn is also showrunner for “Press Your Luck.”
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is joining NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” and its syndicated counterpart “GMFB: Overtime” as a guest host this season. Rollins will appear alongside Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o, and Sherree Burruss.
Hilary Duff is set to star in and executive produce “Pretty Ugly,” a new comedy in development at Hulu. The single-camera series is based on Kirker Butler’s 2015 novel of the same name and follows Miranda Miller, a former teen pageant queen determined to make her daughter Bailey a child pageant star.
HBO is developing a series based on the upcoming book The Fort Bragg Cartel: Drug Trafficking and Murder in the Special Forces by journalist and military veteran Seth Harp. The book, which debuts on The New York Times bestseller list on August 31, investigates drug trafficking, unsolved murders and corruption within U.S. Special Forces at Fort Bragg. |
| NEW & RETURNING SERIES |
 Season 3 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” will premiere on Hulu on Thursday, November 13. All 10 episodes will air on Hulu domestically and on Disney+ in select international markets.
Season 2 of “NCIS: Origins” will feature a tribute episode to David McCallum, who portrayed Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard for 20 seasons before his death in 2023. Titled “The Edge,” the episode stars Adam Campbell as a young Ducky, “to honor the memory of our dear friend David McCallum,” said showrunners Gina Lucita Monreal and David J. North in a statement. “He was a beloved member of the ‘NCIS’ family for many years and we’re incredibly lucky to have the talented Adam Campbell back to bring the younger version of this iconic character to life again.” Season 2 premieres October 14.
“House of David” Season 2 will premiere October 5 with its first two episodes available exclusively on Wonder Project, a new Prime Video subscription channel launching the same day. The series will become available to all Prime Video subscribers at a later date.
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” will return to Bravo for Season 10 on Sunday October 5 at 8p ET. In addition to two new housewives, former cast member Monique Samuels returns as a “friend of” the show.
MGM+ will premiere its new reimagined drama “Robin Hood” on Sunday, November 2, with a two-episode launch at 9p ET/PT. The 10-episode series will air weekly, concluding with the season finale on December 28. Produced by Lionsgate TV, the series also stream on MGM+ in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Latin America, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Mike Jerrick will host “Mike,” a late-night talk show debuting September 8 on Fox-owned WTXF Philadelphia (Fox 29). The locally produced, half-hour program will air weeknights at 11:30 p.m. on Fox 29 and stream on Fox Local. Jerrick has co-hosted “Good Day Philadelphia” since 2009. |
Today’s Premieres
ABC: Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years After The Storm with Robin Roberts, 8p
Apple TV+: KROPPED; Shape Island
MUBI: Vice Is Broke
Netflix: Two Graves; Unknown Number: The High School Catfish
Roku: America’s Real Deal |
| TECH |
| Amazon Ads has wrapped its 2025-26 upfront TV-video ad sales with what it called “significant growth.” Analysts estimate upfront revenue rose 30% to $1.8 billion, driven by Prime Video and Freevee. Pricing for non-NFL Prime Video content remains around $20–$30 CPM. Live sports, including the upcoming “NBA on Prime” deal, are expected to boost future growth. Amazon’s total ad revenue reached $56.2 billion in 2024, up from $46.9 billion in 2023.
Google has introduced personalized member-only pricing, shopping and shipping benefits for retailers in Performance Max and Shopping campaigns. The update lets retailers use first-party data to show real-time personalized annotations, highlighting exclusive deals for loyal members. Early tests with Sephora US showed a 20% increase in click-through rates, as signed-in shoppers saw discounts tailored to their loyalty tier.
Meta is launching a new California-based super PAC, “Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California,” to support candidates who favor AI innovation over strict regulation. Alongside this effort, Meta is backing another PAC, “Leading the Future,” with support from tech investors. The moves follow Meta’s $13.7 million in lobbying this year and aggressive hiring for its Superintelligence Labs.
Netflix has released guidelines for the use of generative AI in content production, emphasizing transparency and responsible use. While Netflix sees GenAI as a creative aid, it requires partners to disclose intended use, especially when involving final deliverables, likenesses, personal data or third-party IP. Use must meet several principles, including safeguarding data and avoiding copyright issues. |
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| COMING UP |
| The two-part HBO Original documentary “Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television” premieres September 9 and 10 at 9:00p ET/PT, with both parts available to stream on HBO Max starting September 9. The series traces the evolution of Black representation on television.
Prime Video will premiere “Cocaine Quarterback: Signal-Caller for the Cartel” on September 25. The three-part docuseries from Mark Wahlberg’s Unrealistic Ideas traces the rise and fall of Owen Hanson, a former USC football walk-on who became a global cocaine trafficker.
AR Content has optioned the television rights to The Specialist book series by John Shirley (writing as John Cutter). The 11-book action-thriller series, which inspired the 1994 film starring Sylvester Stallone and Sharon Stone, will be adapted into a modern-day series. |
| SPORTS REPORT |
| The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and women-led media brand The Gist announced a digital media partnership aimed at amplifying the voices of women athletes, increasing visibility for the league, and co-creating content. |
 FuboTV will launch Fubo Sports — a lower-priced, sports-focused streaming plan — on September 2. The standalone service will offer 20+ national and local sports and broadcast networks, including ESPN, NFL Network, Big Ten Network and more, with select 4K content and ESPN’s new Unlimited plan bundled in.
The Saudi Pro League has extended its partnership with IMG for another four years to distribute international media rights for the Roshn Saudi League. Since 2023, IMG has expanded RSL coverage to over 184 countries via 43+ platforms, securing deals with ESPN, DAZN, FOX Sports and Globo. The partnership also includes a five-year production deal to enhance broadcasts of the RSL, King’s Cup and Saudi Super Cup.
VSiN has partnered with FanDuel Sports Network to launch “VSiN By the Books,” a new weekday morning show hosted by Dave Ross and former MLB pitcher Jensen Lewis, airing from 7a to 10a ET across nine regional networks and the FanDuel app. |
| DISTRIBUTION |
| BIG MEDIA has signed a licensing deal with AMC Networks International Central & Northern Europe to bring three of its original series to Eastern Europe: “UNTHINKABLE: Moments that Shocked the World,” “SPYCRAFT,” and “HISTORY 360.” Said Anna Scheitzach, Senior Director of Sales, “Thanks to AMC Networks International [Central & Northern Europe], we are entering a new market with these shows. We have every confidence that they will be met with the same enthusiasm from viewers that they have in other territories.”
Comcast NBCUniversal and Amazon have finalized new distribution agreements covering Prime Video, Peacock, Fire TV and Xfinity X1. As part of the deal, Peacock’s ad-free Premium Plus tier will be available on Prime Video for $16.99/month or $169.99/year. Peacock will also remain accessible on Amazon Fire TV.
The BBC has acquired the first three seasons of “Trying,” Apple TV+’s longest-running sitcom and its first non-U.S. commission. Starring Rafe Spall and Esther Smith, Season 1 will debut on BBC iPlayer and linear TV on September 8.
Bell Media has signed a next-day streaming deal with Sony Pictures Television to bring “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune” to Crave starting next month. Episodes will stream on Crave the day after airing in syndication, with 100 library episodes of each show also becoming available beginning September 9. This marks the first time the iconic game shows will be available on the Canadian streaming platform. |
| RATINGS |
| Spectrum News networks were the most-watched news networks among Spectrum households in August, surpassing ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. Across English and Spanish-language channels, Spectrum averaged 1.8 million daily viewing households across linear and digital platforms. In Orlando, Spectrum News 13 saw a 52% spike during its live SpaceX Falcon 9 launch coverage, drawing significantly more viewers than national networks. In Kentucky, Spectrum News 1 led viewership during live coverage of the state’s annual “Fancy Farm” political event. |
| EXECUTIVE MOVES |
 Kim Harvey has been named executive producer of the “CBS EVENING NEWS,” making her the second woman ever to oversee the 77-year old newscast. (photo credit: CBS News/Michele Crowe) |
 Andrea Isaac has been appointed Managing Partner of Havas Play North America, with Alessia Grosso joining as Head of Strategy & Product for the culture-first division.
WideOrbit has elevated Toni Coonce to chief executive officer. She joined the company in 2006 as an account executive. |
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This Day in History
1967 – The final episode of “The Fugitive” was watched by 78 million people.
Friday Fun Fact!
Lemons float in water, but limes sink.
Answer to Our Last Trivia Question
Which sitcom featured the fictional town of Hooterville? There were actually two: “Petticoat Junction” and “Green Acres”. Characters from “The Beverly Hillbillies” also visited. Kudos to: Ed Horowitz, Beverly Hills, CA; Justin Pierce, Los Angeles, CA; Kevin Moran, Pasadena, CA; Tom Moore, Los Angeles, CA; Ed Goode, Honolulu, HI; Susie Losco, Jacksonville, FL; Jackie Howell, Columbus, OH; Phyllis McQuillan, New York, NY; Susan Nessanbaum-Goldberg, Montreal, Canada; Beth Tallent, Nashville, TN; John W. Burshtan, Denver, CO; Mike Lee, Waco, TX; Julie Martinez, Dallas, TX; Eric Shapiro, Isle of Man, UK
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Who created “That Girl”, wrote for “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and directed “Kate and Allie?” (Email Trivia@Cynopsis.com with your answer and be sure to include your name, company, city and time zone.) |
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