Author: Luke Bouma
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34 Years Ago Today “Star Trek: The Next Generation” Celebrated Its 100th Episode Milestone
Thirty-four years ago today, on June 17, 1991, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (TNG) reached a significant milestone with the airing of its 100th episode, “Redemption, Part I.” This landmark episode, which concluded the fourth season, captivated audiences with its gripping Klingon civil war storyline and set the stage for the series’ enduring legacy. As…
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MeTV’s Parent Company Launches A New OTA TV Network Is Launching Called WEST Network, a 24/7 Celebration of Classic Western TV
Weigel Broadcasting Co. today unveiled plans for its tenth over-the-air national broadcast television network, WEST – Western Entertainment Series Television, set to launch in Fall 2025. The network will dedicate its 24/7 programming to the greatest Western television series ever produced, boasting a robust library of over 30 marquee titles, including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Maverick, Rawhide,…
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Max Introduces a New Homepage With Improved Video From Warner Bros. Discovery
Starting this week, Max is launching an upgraded browsing experience for U.S. subscribers, featuring dynamic video previews on its homepage. The new feature allows users to hover over a title with an available preview, triggering an automatic playback at the top of the homepage. This update aims to immerse viewers in content immediately, streamline discovery,…
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Tubi Surpasses 100 Million Monthly Active Users, Hits 1 Billion Viewing Hours in May
Tubi, Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming service, announced a significant milestone, surpassing 100 million monthly active users and exceeding 1 billion hours of total viewing time in May 2025. According to The Gauge, a report tracking U.S. TV and streaming usage, Tubi captured 2.2% of total TV viewing minutes last month, marking an all-time high…
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The Roku Channel Adds 13 Free Live Channels Including Channels From Amazon’s MGM
The Roku Channel, a leading free ad-supported streaming television service, has announced the addition of several new channels to its ever-growing lineup, further solidifying its position as a go-to platform for diverse entertainment. With over 400 live linear TV channels and more than 80,000 free movies and shows already available, the addition of these new…
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Amazon Announces Prime Day 2025 Extravaganza with Unprecedented Deals
Amazon today announced its most ambitious Prime Day yet, a 96-hour shopping event running from July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 11. For the first time, Prime members will have four full days to explore millions of deals, doubling the duration of previous years’ events. The extended summer shopping spree offers savings across…
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YouTube & Social Media Overtake MSNBC, Fox News, & CNN as Primary News Sources in the U.S.
In a seismic shift in how Americans consume news, social media and video platforms like Facebook, X, and YouTube have surpassed traditional TV channels and news websites as the primary sources of information, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute. The 2025 Digital News Report, now in its 14th year, surveyed nearly 100,000…
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47 Years Ago Today “Grease” Electrifies Audiences as It Hits Theaters
On this day in 1978, the iconic film Grease burst onto cinema screens, captivating audiences with its infectious energy, memorable music, and the sizzling chemistry of stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. The movie, a cinematic adaptation of the 1971 Broadway musical, became a cultural phenomenon, cementing its place as one of the most beloved…
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45 Years Ago Today “The Blues Brothers” Premieres in Chicago, Igniting a Cultural Phenomenon
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the premiere of the iconic musical comedy film The Blues Brothers, which debuted on June 16, 1980, in Chicago, Illinois. Starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, and directed by John Landis, the film has left an indelible mark on pop culture, blending raucous comedy, soulful music, and a love…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Are Expanding Local News with Over 100 Hours of New Daily Programming Across 50+ Markets
In a bold move to meet the rising demand for hyper-local content, TEGNA Inc. announced a sweeping expansion of local news programming, adding more than 100 hours of daily newscasts across its 50+ markets. The initiative, which focuses on live and on-demand programming from 7 to 9 a.m., will be available on streaming platforms, connected…