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More on "Survivor 50"
CBS Charts "Road to 50"
From The Futon Critic

CBS and Zynga are teaming up to bring "Survivor" into the hands of fans with a multi-title mobile game partnership tied to the debut of the show's landmark 50th season.

The collaboration marks the first time in the franchise's 25-year history that "Survivor" will be integrated into mobile games, rolling out themed events and gameplay across several Zynga titles. Participating games include "Words With Friends," "Zynga Poker," "Two Dots," "FarmVille 3" and "Dragon City," with content launching around the season premiere this month and continuing throughout the run.

"Survivor 50" kicks off with a three-hour premiere Feb. 25, from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The milestone season features 24 returning castaways from across the series' history and introduces fan-driven elements that allow viewers to influence the game for the first time.

Zynga's integrations are designed to reflect "Survivor's" signature mix of strategy, competition and puzzles. "Words With Friends" will spotlight word-based challenges inspired by the show, while "Zynga Poker" will host watch events tied to weekly episodes. "Two Dots," "FarmVille 3" and "Dragon City" will each introduce limited-time challenges, themed rewards and season-long events aligned with the series.

The partnership also includes a "Zynga Poker" sweepstakes offering players the chance to win a trip for two to attend the live "Survivor 50" finale in Los Angeles.

Hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst, "Survivor 50" celebrates the franchise's legacy while pushing into new interactive territory, extending the long-running reality competition beyond television and directly into fans' favorite games.

The selected episodes included in the "Road to 50" special programming event are:
· Thursday, Feb. 19 (8:00-9:30 PM) - SURVIVOR 46: "Hide 'N Seek" featuring Q Burdette, Tiffany Ervin and Charlie Davis
· Friday, Feb. 20 (8:00-9:30 PM) - SURVIVOR 48: "Icarus Time" featuring Kyle Fraser, Kamilla Karthigesu and Joseph "Joe" Hunter

Meanwhile, Survivor fans are getting their first look at how the returning players are divided into tribes.

The stacked lineup, drawn from across the show's 26-year run, arrives in Fiji ready to make franchise history.

Below is a first look at the season 50 tribes, along with a full cast photo capturing the scope of the landmark returnee season.

Cila Tribe ("to shine" in Fijian): Joseph "Joe" Hunter, Savannah Louie, Christian Hubicki, Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Emily Flippen, Rick Devens and Jenna Lewis-Dougherty

Kalo Tribe ("spirit" in Fijian) Jonathan Young, Dee Valladares, Mike White, Kamilla Karthigesu, Charlie Davis, Tiffany Ervin, Benjamin "Coach" Wade and Chrissy Hofbeck

Vatu Tribe ("rock/stone" in Fijian) Colby Donaldson, Genevieve Mushaluk, Rizo Velovic, Angelina Keeley, Q Burdette, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick, Kyle Fraser and Aubry Bracco

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posted 2/19/2026


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ROBERT CARRADINE: 1954-2026
"Revenge of the Nerds" Actor Hosted "King of the Nerds"
From TV Line

Robert Carradine, who rose to fame in the "Revenge of the Nerds" film franchise and later played Hilary Duff's dad on "Lizzie McGuire," has died at the age of 71. Carradine reportedly struggled with bipolar disorder for years and took his own life. 

His family released a statement: "It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby's valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion."

Carradine's early acting credits included an episode of his brother David Carradine's series "Kung Fu." He then appeared in films like "Mean Streets," "Coming Home," and "The Long Riders" before starring as nerd Lewis Skolnick in the 1984 college comedy "Revenge of the Nerds." It became a hit, spawning three sequels, with the final two airing as TV movies. Carradine reunited with his "Nerds" co-star Curtis Armstrong to host the TBS reality competition "King of the Nerds," which premiered in 2013 and ran for three seasons.  

In 2001, Carradine took on the role of Lizzie's dad Sam on the Disney Channel series "Lizzie McGuire," starring a young Hilary Duff as Lizzie. He reprised the role in 2003's "The Lizzie McGuire Movie," and was set to return for a Disney+ revival, but that was scrapped in 2020 before making it to air. His other TV credits include guest roles on "ER," "NYPD Blue," and "The Practice."   

"This one hurts," Duff wrote on Instagram. "It's really hard to face this reality about an old friend. There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I'll be forever grateful for that. I'm deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him."

Carradine is survived by his wife Edith Mani, his children Ever (of "The Handmaid's Tale" & "Marvel's Runaways"), Marika & Ian, and at least three grandchildren.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line.

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posted 2/24/2026

More on "The Greatest Average American"
Catch It on ABC February 25
From WABC-TV New York

Are you average? Well, it's time to find out. A new game show hosted by Nate Bargatze is nixing impossible trivia questions and intense challenges. Instead, the winner just has to prove they're the "Greatest Average American."

Some game shows test our trivia skills. Some fire up the heat in the kitchen, push the boundaries of survival, or simply put our luck to the test. There is just about every type of game show you can imagine, and now, there's a new one, with one simple premise: celebrating being perfectly average. This is "The Greatest Average American."

Here's how the game works: contestants compete in trivia and challenges designed to test how well they understand the habits, opinions and lifestyles of everyday Americans.

"So we come out, we have three contestants, and the first round is questions from America," says Bargatze, "They get four questions, and they guess what they think the average American would say."

Then the second round is on Nate himself - he has to performa challenge, and the players have to beat the over/under. The finale round is betting on the audience.

The prize? $67,920 - the average annual salary in the U.S.

"The Greatest Average American," hosted by Nate Bargatze, premieres Wednesday, February 25 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

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posted 2/24/2026

Special Delivery From Japan
Fremantle to Shop New Comedy Format
From C21 Media

The distribution arm of European production group Fremantle has added Japanese gameshow format Special Delivery to its sales slate.

Fremantle has picked up the international rights outside Japan to the new comedy gameshow format, co-developed by Blue Circle (a Fremantle company) and leading Japanese broadcaster TBS and is shopping the show at this week's London TV Screenings.

The show sends comedians on hilarious missions to attempt to deliver anything, anywhere, anyhow. Contestants must take the job seriously; but the job does not return the favour, as everything conspires against them.

Commissioned for TBS in Japan, Special Delivery launched this January, when its debut episode ranked number one in its time slot and achieved a 28% audience share. In Japan, the show is played by celebrities, but it can be adapted to suit different casting approaches worldwide.

Vasha Wallace, exec VP of global acquisitions and development, global entertainment at Fremantle, said: "Partnering with TBS to co-develop Special Delivery has been a fantastic collaboration. As a broadcaster known for bold, inventive comedy, TBS has been an exceptional creative partner, and together we've shaped a format that harnesses the originality of Japanese entertainment into something with clear global potential. There is a strong appetite worldwide for big, visual, laugh-out-loud comedy, and Special Delivery has all the ingredients to travel and connect with audiences beyond Japan.

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posted 2/24/2026

More on "That Thrifting Show"
Catch It on Freeform March 19
From The Futon Critic

"That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer" premieres Thursday, March 19, at 9 p.m. EDT on Freeform, with the first six episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day.

In the 12-episode series, vintage design expert Lara Spencer presents two designer duos with identical rooms. With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms. It's style and sustainability in a race against the clock. Style experts Robert Hartwell, Dani Klaric and Preston Konrad will judge the thrifted designs.

The series is produced for ABC News Studios by Butternut, a division of Wheelhouse Entertainment, and Envisionary Productions. Lara Spencer serves as executive producer, alongside Courtney White and Cheryl Wayne for Butternut, Jon Rosen for Envisionary Productions, and Melia Patria and senior executive producer David Sloan for ABC News Studios.

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posted 2/24/2026

New Season of Junior Baking Show Scheduled
Catch It on Roku Channel March 13
From The Futon Critic

Roku Channel has scheduled the new season for "The Great British Baking Show Juniors". A trailer has been released.

Harry Hill hosts the junior version of The Great British Baking Show, welcoming a group of talented young bakers to the iconic white tent. Judges Liam Charles and Ravneet Gill take on the tough task of crowning Britain's best junior baker.

Season 8 begins March 13 on the Roku Channel.

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Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery

... Yeah, This Is Still Playing Out...
Paramount Sweetens the Deal
From Deadline

Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. today confirmed that it has received a revised proposal from Paramount Skydance Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of WBD common stock.

The Board issued the following statement:

"Following engagement with PSKY during the seven-day limited waiver period, we received a revised PSKY proposal to acquire WBD, which we are reviewing in consultation with our financial and legal advisors. We will update our shareholders following the Board's review. The Netflix merger agreement remains in effect, and the Board continues to recommend in favor of the Netflix transaction. WBD shareholders are advised not to take any action at this time with respect to the amended PSKY tender offer."

The move, which has been expected, comes as Paramount attempts to pry Warner out of the arms of Netflix. The amount of the increase, which was first reported by Bloomberg, couldn't be ascertained.

The move was anticipated after Warner rebuffed a stream of unsolicited offers from Paramount that all stuck to the $30 while making concessions around the edges.

WBD has had ongoing concerns about financing guarantees in what would be the biggest leveraged buyout in history. That's a part of the current conversations. Sources have told Deadline an official statement will come before the market opens Tuesday.

WBD had indicated in an SEC filing that Paramount was willing to go to $31 or higher and it expected to see that in writing during the talks, which are set to run through 11:59 p.m. ET tonight if not extended. Netflix has the right to match any offer. Wall Streeters have been pretty certain Paramount would boost its number to $31 or $32 a share but believe it might need to go a bit higher than that to secure the deal.

WBD's signed $82.7 billion deal with Netflix is for $27.75 a share in cash for the Warner streaming and studio assets. Shareholders would also receive stock of WBD's spun-off Discovery Global cable company, although it's not clear what that will be worth.

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KATHERINE SHORT: 1983-2026
"Match Game" Host's Daughter
From The Hollywood Reporter

Katherine Short, one of the three children adopted by Only Murders in the Building star & Match Game host Martin Short and his late wife, actress Nancy Dolman, has died. She was 42.

"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," a rep for Martin Short said in a statement. "The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."

Law enforcement sources told TMZ that she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, with the LAPD responding to her Hollywood Hills home shortly after 6:40 p.m. on Monday.

Survivors include her younger brothers, Henry and Oliver.

Born on Dec. 3, 1983, Katherine Short received a bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from NYU in 2006 and her master's in social work from USC in 2010. According to her website, she later worked at UCLA's Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and for the dual-diagnosis outpatient program Camden Center. She was said to be involved in a charity called Bring Change 2 Mind, which aims to "empower young people to build connected, empathetic and supportive school communities where conversations about mental health are welcome and stigma-free."

Short is on a two-man comedy and music tour with Steve Martin, and a show scheduled for Friday at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee and two shows set for Saturday at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis have been postponed.

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posted 2/24/2026

The Bachelorette: Meet the Men
Catch It on ABC March 22
From Deadline

The time has come to meet the 22 men who will be vying for Taylor Frankie Paul's heart on the upcoming season of The Bachelorette.

As the breakout star of Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paul has already shared a pretty unfiltered picture of her life as a single mom of three. Now, she'll get another shot at romance in Season 22 of the stalwart ABC dating series when it debuts March 22.

Per her ABC bio, she's looking to lead with "humor, resilience and a fearless openness" to inspire others to "embrace life's chaos and own their story."

This marks the first time that The Bachelorette will be led by a woman who was not previously part of the franchise in some capacity. However, there is a precedent for choosing a lead from outside the franchise, when Matt James was selected to lead The Bachelor without any prior association to the series. Paul is now the third Mormon Wives star who will appear on an ABC franchise this fall, since Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt were both cast on Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars.

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posted 2/24/2026

Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Even MORE Top Model Talk"

  • TOP MODEL: India Gants won $100,000... and it ruined her life (Reality Shrine), Tyra finds some defenders (Deadline), Kelly Cutrone blasts Jay Manuel (Reality Tea) and "Reality Check" is STILL #1 (The Futon Critic)

  • Derek Hough's "Extra" renewed for season 33 (The Wrap)

  • Alan Cumming has "One Night Out" thanks to Just For Laughs (Deadline)

  • It's Big Brother TWINS for Nicole Franzel, Victor Arroyo (Reality TV World)

  • Daisy Kent sets her save-the-date with Thor Herbst (Reality TV World)

  • Idol alum Dimitrius Graham booked for trespassing and for what... $1.75. (TMZ)

  • Gerry Turner buys a $1 million house with new fiancee (Reality Tea)

  • Love Is Blind is worth HOW MUCH?! (The Wrap)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Jeff PRobst (Interview)


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Influencer Druski to Be "Special Commentator" in "Battle of Champions"
From The Futon Critic

Acclaimed comedian, actor and entrepreneur Druski will serve as a special commentator for NBC's "The Voice: Battle of Champions." The eventized 29th season premieres Monday, Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams next day on Peacock with host Carson Daly and powerhouse coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Adam Levine, who form the only panel in the show's history comprised entirely of "Voice" winners.    

Druski joins the four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series as its first-ever commentator, drawing from his love of music to offer unique takes on the coaches' strategy as they vie for the win. This includes tracking the "Triple Turn Competition" and "Super Steal" among the coaches. Taking inspiration from sideline reporting greats, Druksi's signature style invokes both humor and heart. A string of NBA superstars will also join him throughout the competition.    

Hailing from Atlanta, Druski ascended to national prominence on social media with his "Coulda Been Records" YouTube sketches and Instagram Lives that became must-watch content, culminating in collaborations with superstars such as Drake, Kevin Hart, Timothee Chalamet, Justin Bieber, J. Cole, Snoop Dogg and more. He's since self-produced hit shows, including "Could Been Love" (now in its second season) and "Coulda Been House," along with selling out his first-ever comedy and music festival "Coulda Fest," and completed a national headlining comedy tour and more. Over the course of his career, Druski has received a wide range of honors, being crowned by Complex as the No. 1 "Funniest Person on the Internet Right Now" for two straight years and named to Forbes' prestigious 30 Under 30 List and Top Creators List. He was also highlighted on The Hollywood Reporter's Creator A-list and recognized by Rolling Stone on the publication's annual Most Influential Creators list.

Season 28 of "The Voice" has reached over 32 million total viewers across platforms. On Peacock, season 28 of "The Voice" delivered its best season ever, growing +28% from season 27. (Through 35 days)

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posted 2/23/2026

Crossing The... uhhh.... Water Hazard
ITV Greenlights Their Own Version of "Holey Moley"
From Female First

Ant and Dec are to host a new golf-themed game show.

Part of their "golden handcuffs" deal with ITV Studios, the Britain's Got Talent presenters' own Mitre Studios company and BGT producers Fremantle are working on a new take of US program Holey Moley, which sees contestants take on a giant crazy golf course to win cash prizes.

A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "This would be the ideal show for Ant and Dec.

"It would see contestants on a giant crazy golf course, mixing putting skills with physical challenges.

"It's fresh, fun, and sees players ­battle it out for a cash prize. The lads would have a real laugh making it."

The show - which comes from producer Chris Culvenor & basketball great Stephen Curry - will give the presenters - who have worked together since they starred on Byker Grove in 1990 - a chance to spend more time together because the pair previously admitted they launched their new podcast because they were "not hanging out as much" as they used to.

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posted 2/23/2026


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MAXI SHIELD: 1974-2026
"Drag Race Down Under" Contestant
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Maxi Shield, a Sydney-based star of Australia's RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under, died over the weekend six months after announcing a throat cancer diagnosis. She was 51.

Shield, who offstage also used her birth name Kristopher Elliot, chronicled the cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment on Instagram. Her passing, which some reports indicate occurred on Saturday, February 21, was announced today by World of Wonder, producer the RuPaul's Drag Race franchise.

"We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kristopher Elliot AKA Maxi Shield," the company wrote on Instagram. "A part of our Down Under legacy, her electrifying presence on and off the stage will inspire us forever, and our deepest condolences go out to her friends and family. RIP, we love you Maxi."

A cause of death was not specified.

In her most recent Instagram post on January 30, Shield wrote, "Weekly update-ish. We are stronger we think! This is my 29th day since my last treatment. As you know, the first few weeks were tough. It's probably the worst I've felt over this whole experience. But each day I'm feeling a little better..Seeing a tiny light at the end of the tunnel really has lifted my spirits..[T]o anyone out there going through this or even recently being diagnosed, you are stronger than you know, this is just a moment in an incredible life you have left to live… you can do it."

News of the death also was shared by friend and Down Under co-star Vanity. "It's with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that our dearest sister, Maxine, has passed away," Vanity wrote on her Wigs By Vanity page. "We are all mourning the loss of an incredible icon, friend, and our beloved sister. Thank you for the laughs, the cackles, and the magic you brought into our lives. I will cherish every second of our 30 year friendship and I'm so grateful that I was apart of your chosen family. You will be forever loved and deeply missed. I love you old girl."

Shield, who competed in 2021 on the inaugural season of the Australian edition and came in sixth, also starred in the 2023 Australian comedy thriller The Winner Takes It All and was a regular performer in Sydney's LGBTQ+ venues. She developed a devoted following for her candor in discussing her illness, her hard-won sobriety and childhood physical abuse.

"I loved this queen," wrote Drag Race Down Under judge Michelle Visage on Instagram today. "A glorious human on the inside and out. Your love, heart, talent and energy will be missed…. @maxishield rest in power, my angel, you were truly one of a kind."

Born in Ballina, New South Wales on June 1, 1974, Shield performed at the 2000 Olympic Games closing ceremony and opened the Gay Games in 2002. In 2022 she appeared at RuPaul's DragCon LA in Los Angeles.

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Monday Lightning Round
... or "A Show Designed to Be Mid"

  • FIRST LOOK: Behind the scenes at "The Greatest Average American" (WLOS Asheville)

  • It's a Love Is Blind baby for Bliss Poureetezadi, Zack Goytowski (Reality TV World)

  • "Game Changers" to feature on a March episode of "The Rookie" (Variety)

  • Maksim Chmerkovskiy to lead a vertical microdrama slop title (Deadline)

  • #ICYMI: The winner of Love Island All Stars... (Reality TV World)


posted 2/23/2026


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Meet the "Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars"
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CLUE: THIS WORLD-FAMOUS QUIZ SHOW FEATURES KEN JENNINGS WELCOMING HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST AND SMARTEST NAMES

CORRECT RESPONSE: What Is 'Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars'?

Hosted by Ken Jennings, "Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars" features the best and brightest celebrity players from the first three seasons returning to the Alex Trebek Stage to battle for $1 million for a charity of their choice. "Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars" premieres FRIDAY, MARCH 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), and streams on Hulu the next day.

The All-Stars lineup includes all three prior "Celebrity Jeopardy!" champions - Ike Barinholtz (S1), Lisa Ann Walter (S2), and W. Kamau Bell (S3) - who will attempt to defend their titles against 18 of their most competitive fellow stars. These three champions will be seeded directly into the tournament semifinals. The competing stars include Margaret Cho, Macaulay Culkin, Rachel Dratch, Mark Duplass, Sean Gunn, Mina Kimes, Cynthia Nixon, Katie Nolan, Patton Oswalt, Andy Richter, Mo Rocca, Ray Romano, Tim Simons, Mira Sorvino, Robin Thede, Jackie Tohn, Steven Weber and Roy Wood Jr.

The "Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars" Tournament will air across 10 hourlong episodes consisting of six quarterfinals, three semifinals and one final.

"Celebrity Jeopardy! All-Stars" is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive produced by Michael Davies.

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posted 2/20/2026

Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "Too Much"

  • Why is Kelly Clarkson ending her show? IT comes down to priorities. (Deadline)

  • Caleb Flynn charged with ending his wife (TV Line)

  • Bob Barker, Rod Roddy were allegedly "not friends" close to the end (People)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Scott Rogowsky (TechCrunch)


posted 2/20/2026

CJ ENM, TBS Synch Up
Team-up "Synchro Game" to Hit MIP London
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Leading entertainment company CJ ENM is bringing a new non-scripted survival format, Synchro Game, to MIP London, marking its latest co-production with TBS.

Synchro Game is a survival game show where brainpower and physical strength must operate as one system. When the sharpest minds are paired with the strongest bodies, survival becomes a test of perfect synchronization. The best "Brains" and Physicals" form teams and face challenges that push both intellect and endurance to the limit. Winning isn't about being smarter or stronger—it's about which team can combine their strengths, adapt faster than the rest, and outlast the competition.

Produced by Nam Kyung-mo, in collaboration with Takehisa Mizuno, a producer from Global IP Studio of TBS, the show features a standout cast representing Korea's top intellectuals and physical competitors.

Since launching their partnership in 2021, CJ ENM and TBS have steadily deepened their creative collaboration. Their first jointly produced non-scripted format, MUGEN LOOP (Infinite Loop), aired in Korea and Japan in 2025 and earned a nomination for Best Studio-Based Gameshow Format at the International Format Awards 2025. Building on this momentum, Synchro Game signals the next evolution of their cross-border partnership.

Sebastian Kim, Head of CJ ENM's Content Distribution Business Unit, commented, 'Developed in partnership with Japan's top broadcaster, TBS, Synchro Game reflects a shared approach to building a well-made format from the ground up. Presenting the show at MIP London marks an important opportunity to position the format for international audiences'.

Jun Fukai, Director of Global Business Development of TBS added: 'We are honored to once again collaborate with CJ ENM, one of the world's leading content companies. We are excited to see Synchro Game, with its truly distinctive and original world-building, expand globally just as our first co-development, Infinite Loop, has done'.

Synchro Game will premiere with two episodes on February 23 and 24, and will be presented at MIP London as part of CJ ENM's expanding slate of non-scripted formats.

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posted 2/19/2026

Canada's Drag Race Makes Her-story
New Season to Feature All-Drag Panel
From Deadline

The Drag Race universe is expanding with Canada's Drag Race: All Stars, which will feature the first-ever all-drag judging panel in her-story.

Brooke Lynn Hytes will serve as host and resident judge alongside judges Priyanka (Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner) and Jimbo (RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars Season 8 winner).

The series will premiere later this year on the WOW Presents Plus streaming platform, with the full cast set to be announced at a later time.

Canada's Drag Race: All Stars will consist of six one-hour episodes and will welcome back queens with unfinished business to compete for the title of Canada's Ultimate All-Star and a $100,000 cash prize.

Canada's Drag Race: All Stars is World of Wonder's fourth series collaboration with Blue Ant Studios and Crave, in a list that includes Canada's Drag Race, Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. The World and Slaycation.

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posted 2/19/2026

"Millionaire" Pays Dividends
Sony Pictures TV Distributes Series Over 45 Territories
From the London Standard

The London company that controls the rights to Who Wants to be a Millionaire has delivered a jackpot of its own, paying a £20 million dividend from profits generated by the hugely successful quiz show.

Latest accounts for Paddington based Sony Pictures Television UK Rights reveal that the program - known for its "phone a friend" and 50/50 lifelines - remains a formidable money spinner nearly 30 years after it first hit TV screens in Britain. The format, in which contestants answer questions with increasingly valuable prizes up to the £1 million jackpot, still generates 82% of Sony Pictures Television UK Rights revenues, according to latest accounts for the year to 31 March 2025 filed this month at Companies House.

The £20 million dividend was the first paid by the company since the £15 million distribution in 2021. It is paid to the company's immediate parent Columbia Pictures Corporation, which is ultimately owned by the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant.

Revenues increased 8.2% to £12.3 million during the year but the the expansion came with a surge in costs, driving down pre-tax profits by 31% to £5.2 million.

The Millionaire format was broadcast in 45 territories around the world last year, including 17 opened up during an aggressive expansion over recent years. Since launch in 1998 it has been shown in more than 120 countries and has inspired the multi Oscar winning movie Slumdog Millionaire, and the play and ITV drama Quiz, about the "coughing major" Charles Ingram.

The rights to the high stakes general knowledge TV quiz have been owned by Sony since 2008 when it paid £137.5 million to buy Dutch production company 2waytraffic. It had in turn bought the worldwide rights to the show two years earlier from Celador, the British production company co-founded by comedian Jasper Carrott. Celador created the format to the show which became an overnight success when it debuted on ITV in 1998 with Chris Tarrant as the host, instantly making famous catchphrases such as "Is the your final answer?". He was succeeded by Jeremy Clarkson in 2018.

Since Sony took over the show, its UK TV rights subsidiary has paid it a total of £258.6 million in dividends, giving the studio almost double its money back. Millionaire Hot Seat, a spin-off series hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, launched last month and the accounts reveal that Sony has identified "opportunities in adding services such as in-show interactivity and off-air exploitation of rights to the core TV format licensing proposition."

London Standard

posted 2/19/2026

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