Cynopsis 06/10/25: Warner Bros. Discovery splitting into two companies

“This separation will invigorate each company by enabling them to leverage their strengths and specific financial profiles. This will also allow each company to pursue important investment opportunities and drive shareholder value,” said Wiedenfels. WBD makes splitting a trend – Lionsgate separated from Starz in May, and Comcast is preparing to spin off most of its cable networks into a new company, Versant.

CBS’ airing of the Tony Awards delivered 4.85 million viewers, the ceremony’s largest broadcast audience since 2019, up +38% year-over-year, and its largest live streaming audience ever on Paramount+, up +208%, according to Nielsen fast national data.

“Claw Hunters,” focused on the lobster industry in the North Atlantic, premieres Sunday, June 15 at 8p on The Weather Channel.

Premion, the CTV/OTT advertising solution for regional and local advertisers, announced the launch of its scaled live programmatic advertising solution for live, in-game professional and collegiate sports, as well as live tentpole events. The new solution enables brands and agencies to dynamically target and scale in-program live sports viewers with visibility into leagues, teams, matches and events. “While CTV has advanced rapidly, live sports has remained challenging to scale programmatically for local and regional advertisers – until now,” said Daniel Spinosa, President at Premion. “With the integration of Octillion, we’re investing in new capabilities within our DSP – this being the latest example.”

Toonz Media Group, New-Gen Universe and Ketchup Entertainment are teaming for “New-Gen Nanobot Heroes,” a 3D CGI animated series. Originally launched as a Marvel-distributed comic book series by creators J.D. Matonti, Chris Matonti, and Julia Coppola, the show is set after the events of the original comic.

“My Nightmare Stalker: The Eva LaRue Story,” produced by FORTÉ Entertainment for See It Now Studios, has been greenlit at Paramount+. The documentary follows the story of “CSI: Miami” star LaRue, who was threatened for 12 years by a man who called himself “Freddie Kruger.”

Uber Advertising is launching an in-house Creative Studio, focused on crafting storytelling and immersive brand experiences across the Uber and Uber Eats platforms. The goal: partnering with brands to create original, culture-first moments that are integrated into the Uber experience, both digital and through on the ground activations. “A world-class consumer experience and strong brand trust are essential to an effective advertising platform,” said Kristi Argyilan, Global Head of Uber Advertising. “Our platform offers both – enabling us to redefine how brands connect with consumers. With the Creative Studio, we’re elevating what’s possible by developing consumer-first campaigns that deliver on client goals and resonate with Uber’s global audience.”

DeAPlaneta Entertainment and Superprod Group are introducing a new hero in animated comedy series “Underdog.” The series was developed by Superprod Animation and is produced in its Paris and Angoulême studios in France as well as Red Monk’s studios in Milan, Italy. Currently in production with Gulli/M6, Red Monk Studio, and RAI, “Underdog” will consist of 52 11-minute episodes.

TBS’ “Friday Night Vibes” will shift from a monthly to a weekly release schedule this summer, starting Friday, June 27 at 8p with “Avengers: Endgame.” Viewers can keep the popcorn handy for the net’s “Dinner and a Movie,” returning Saturday, June 28 at 8p with “Ant-Man and the Wasp.”

IMG has secured the rights to broadcast the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 competition on Sport 24, the live sports channel available on airlines and cruise ships.

Outdoor Sportsman Group announced the expansion of Game & Fish TV with a FAST platform. Tagline: “The Sporting Lifestyle.”

Auto entertainment network Speedvision is now streaming on VIZIO WatchFree+ channel 1315. Fans of Speedvision can now watch its car content on WatchFree+, VIZIO’s free streaming service, available on all VIZIO TVs or in the VIZIO mobile app.

Warner Bros. International Television Production announced that “Impractical Jokers” is heading to Lithuania. TV3 Group has commissioned a local version and will begin production later this year.

Spanish Broadcasting System announced that LaMusica, its audiovisual entertainment app, will begin livestreaming as LaMusica TV on The Roku Channel.

Curiosity Stream is now available on Southeast Asia’s Cignal Super. The licensing agreement with Cignal, the largest pay TV provider and media platform and distributor in the Philippines, brings Curiosity’s content to an audience in Southeast Asia where the demand is high for factual entertainment.

Naveen Chopra, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Paramount Global, is departing to pursue other opportunities. Andrew Warren, currently Strategic Advisor to the Office of the CEO and former Chief Financial Officer of Discovery Communications, will assume the additional role of EVP, Interim CFO. “We thank Naveen for his leadership role during a dynamic period of transformation and growth,” said George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins, Co-CEOs, Paramount. “We are excited to partner with Andy, who has been our strategic advisor, in his new, expanded role as interim CFO and we are confident that his deep financial expertise and familiarity with our business make him exceptionally well-suited to step into this position.”

All3Media International has promoted Amanda Stevens to SVP Global Digital Partnerships. Stevens will spearhead the Digital Publishing team’s partner management and will lead the company’s FAST channel team.

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