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Post-merger, CBS Studios will focus on traditional broadcast and some streaming projects, while Paramount TV Studios will mainly develop streaming series for Paramount+ and outside platforms, with a clear division of existing and upcoming series between the two entities.
YouTube star MrBeast has struck a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his first traditional TV series, titled Beast Games, which will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash payout, making it the biggest reality competition series in television history. MrBeast will serve as the show’s host and an executive producer, with the series set to stream on Prime Video while he continues to create content for his YouTube channel. The deal marks his foray into traditional TV, with Amazon outbidding major streaming rivals and granting him creative control over the production.
Season 2 of The Bear lands at No. 5 on Nielsen's streaming top 10, accumulating 853 million viewing minutes. Suits takes the top spot with 2.3 billion minutes viewed, breaking the 2 billion minute threshold for the first time in four months. Black Mirror falls to No. 2, while Star Trek: Strange New Worlds jumps to No. 8. S.W.A.T. and Extraction 2 maintain their positions at No. 3 and No. 4 respectively. Grey's Anatomy sees a 50% increase in viewing minutes, landing at No. 6 overall.
The latest trailer for the Twisted Metal series adaptation showcases a post-apocalyptic world filled with bullets, jokes, and mayhem. Set in a walled-off US, the show follows courier drivers, including the lead character played by Anthony Mackie, who rely on weaponry to navigate the lawless landscape. Despite the blood and carnage, Twisted Metal is a comedy, featuring one-liners and starring actors such as Will Arnett, Samoa Joe, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, and Neve Campbell. The series will begin streaming on July 27th and is part of Sony's larger plan to adapt its popular video game franchises.
"The Muppets Mayhem" is a new streaming series on Disney+ that follows Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem as they record their debut album.
Warner Bros Discovery has greenlit a Harry Potter Max streaming series despite author J.K. Rowling's controversial comments on transgender issues. Warner Bros CEO Casey Bloys declined to comment on whether the controversy would impact the show's ability to attract talent, stating that their priority is what's on screen. Rowling will be involved as an executive producer, and a search for a showrunner is beginning. Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav has been a champion for the Harry Potter series and has spoken up in support of Rowling.
HBO Max and Warner Bros. are reportedly in talks with J.K. Rowling to create a streaming TV series based on the original Harry Potter books, with each season detailing one book in the series. The project is still in its early stages, but it could mean a new opportunity to delve into the world of Hogwarts and cover events that didn't make it into the original movies. However, the potential series is also overshadowed by J.K. Rowling's harmful and hateful anti-trans comments, leaving many fans conflicted about the franchise.