Peacock has released the trailer for upcoming crime thriller series “M.I.A.,” premiering on May 7.
The trailer delves into the mystery of a murdered family, cartel ties, and a lone survivor out for revenge.
Per the logline, “Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom. But when her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, Etta embarks on a dangerous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly that will define who she is and what she’s ultimately capable of.”
The show stars Shannon Gisela, Cary Elwes, Danay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson,Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, and Marta Milans. Edward James Olmos, Billy Burke, Sonia Braga, Loretta Devine, Tovah Felshuh, Tyler Perez, Paul Ben-Victor, and David Denman will make guest appearances.
“M.I.A.” hails from writer and executive producer Bill Dubuque, who previously co-created the Netflix series “Ozark.” Karen Campbell will serve as executive producer and showrunner. Alethea Jones will direct and executive-produce the series. Gwyneth Horder-Payton, Marizee Almas, Ben Semanoff and John Dahl will also direct episodes. MRC is the studio.
Watch the trailer below.
FIRST LOOKS
Apple TV’s “Dark Matter” will return for its second season on Aug. 28, the streamer announced, alongside a first look at the upcoming installment of the sci-fi drama based on the novel by Blake Crouch.
The 10-episode season will debut globally with its first episode on Aug. 28, followed by weekly releases every Friday through Oct. 30.
The series stars Joel Edgerton as Jason Dessen, alongside Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley and Amanda Brugel.
Season 1 followed Jason, a physicist and family man who is abducted into an alternate version of his life, forcing him to navigate multiple realities in an effort to return to his original world. According to the synopsis Season 2, “Picks up with the Dessens as they settle into a quiet life in a world that finally seems safe until the unimaginable forces them to run once again. As Jason’s obsession with the Box deepens, Daniela’s (Connelly) growing paranoia pushes her to the brink, threatening to tear their fragile stability apart. Elsewhere, Amanda (Braga) and Ryan (Simpson) join forces in a desperate attempt to find their way home. With Blair (Brugel) determined to stop him, while Leighton (Okeniyi) relentlessly chases his grand vision of creating a perfect world.”
“Dark Matter” is produced by Sony Pictures Television. Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2. Edgerton and Connelly also serve as executive producers.
Season 1 of “Dark Matter” is currently streaming on Apple TV.
HONORS
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2026 class, with the 34th annual gala set for Sept. 29 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.
This year’s special award recipients include:
Luis Fernández, chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises — Chairman’s Award
William Wang, founder and CEO of Vizio — Technology Leadership Award
Star Trek — Franchise of the Year Award
The full list of 2026 honorees includes:
Wolf Blitzer, co-anchor, CNN’s “The Situation Room”
Val Boreland, president of entertainment, Versant
Andy Cohen, host and executive producer, Bravo/NBCUniversal
Joseph M. Cohen, co-founder, USA Network; chairman and CEO, West Ridge Associates
Rita Ferro, president, global advertising, The Walt Disney Company
Bobby Flay, chef and media personality, Food Network
Robert King and Michelle King, creators and executive producers, CBS Studios
Jon Litner, president and CEO, YES Network
Jim Packer, president of worldwide television distribution, Lionsgate
Suzanne Scott, CEO, Fox News Media
Stephen A. Smith, commentator and executive producer, ESPN’s “First Take”
A portion of proceeds from the gala will benefit the Broadcasters Foundation of America and The Paley Center for Media.
NEW HIRES
WMAQ-TV NBC 5 Chicago is adding veteran film critic and media personality Richard Roeper to its news team as an entertainment and culture contributor, beginning April 10.
Roeper, a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, will provide coverage of the latest entertainment news and trends, along with film and television reviews. He is also set to offer cultural analysis of major local and national stories, with regular appearances across NBC 5’s afternoon and evening newscasts, as well as its lifestyle program “Chicago Today.” His role will extend across digital and social platforms.
“Richard is a respected and notable voice in Chicago media,” said Sally Ramirez, senior vice president of news at NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago. “His unparalleled insight into the entertainment industry, his unique cultural perspective, and his deep connection with the Chicago community make him an exceptional addition to our team.”
A Chicago native, Roeper brings nearly four decades of experience in journalism and criticism. He spent more than 35 years at the Chicago Sun-Times, where he rose from reporter to columnist and film critic. He gained national recognition as co-host of Ebert & Roeper alongside Roger Ebert, continuing the legacy of the long-running review franchise following Gene Siskel’s death.
Most recently, Roeper served as a critic at ABC 7 Chicago. His previous local TV work also includes roles at Fox 32 Chicago and CBS 2 Chicago, along with hosting stints on Starz and Reelz.
He currently contributes to RogerEbert.com and hosts the podcast “The Movie of Your Life.”
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ABC News has announced that Leslie Lopez will serve as its new meteorologist, beginning April 10.
Based in New York, Lopez will work closely with ABC News’ chief meteorologist and chief climate correspondent Ginger Zee, “GMA” contributor and WABC-TV weather anchor Sam Champion, senior meteorologist and WABC chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg, meteorologist Somara Theodore and the ABC News weather, climate & science unit across the ABC News Group for all programs and platforms.
“Leslie is a gifted meteorologist and natural communicator who has earned the trust of Southern California audiences over nearly a decade at KABC,” said Seni Tienabeso, vice president of ABC News Live and Specialized Units. “Her passion for science, command of weather storytelling, and ability to connect with viewers will make her a tremendous asset to our team and to audiences across all of ABC News’ platforms.”
Lopez previously worked as a morning meteorologist for KABC-TV and KUSI-TV in San Diego, where she served as a weekday morning weather and traffic anchor, fill-in anchor, and host.
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Frontline is expanding its newsroom with the hires of Marjon Javadi, Nicki DeMarco and Joel Patterson.
Javadi joins as managing director of GBH’s Documentary Unit, working across Frontline, NOVA and American Experience. She will also help lead strategy and partnerships for Frontline Features, the series’ initiative focused on producing feature-length and short-form documentaries for theatrical and streaming distribution. Javadi previously served as vice president of documentary film and series at Disney, where she worked on titles including “Harlem Ice,” Jim Henson Idea Man and the Oscar-nominated short “Nai Nai & Wài Pó.”
DeMarco steps in as senior producer of digital and audience, where she will oversee social video and visual journalism initiatives, including the vertical video series “For The Record.” She previously helped launch The Washington Post’s Creator Hub and led breaking news video coverage during major global events.
Patterson joins as audio strategy director, focusing on the podcast “The Frontline Dispatch” and expanding the series’ audio storytelling. He brings more than two decades of experience, with past roles at NPR affiliates and work across podcasting and narrative journalism.
The hires come as “Frontline,” produced by GBH in Boston, continues its evolution under executive producer Raney Aronson-Rath into a multiplatform newsroom spanning broadcast, digital, audio and theatrical releases.
“Marjon, Nicki and Joel each bring a unique perspective on how compelling journalism is created and experienced today,” Aronson-Rath said. “Their exceptional cross-platform work will deepen the impact of Frontline’s storytelling and reach people in new ways.”
EXECS
Marybeth Sprows will return to Hallmark Media as senior vice president, original series, while Tatiana Erasme has been elevated to vice president, casting & talent strategy.
Sprows will oversee both current and new series development, and Erasme will lead talent strategy across the enterprise, per Hallmark. Sprows rejoins Hallmark from Sony Pictures Television, where she launched and ran Sony’s Affirm Television. Both Sprows and Erasme are located in Los Angeles and will report to Michelle Vicary, head of programming.
“Compelling series and beloved talent are highly regarded components of our business that bring perpetual joy to our viewers,” said Vicary in a statement. “I’m pleased to welcome Marybeth, a veteran producer and storyteller, back to the company where she will amplify Hallmark’s successful trajectory of original series. I’m also proud to celebrate Tatiana’s contributions and her ongoing dedication to her craft, which allow us to shine a spotlight on a sensational repertoire of talent, both longstanding and new, who have helped make Hallmark a place where fandom is ever-growing.”
Vicary’s leadership team also includes Randy Pope, senior vice president, original movies and physical production and physical production teams, and Samantha DiPippo, senior vice president, programming and content innovation.
RENEWALS
Paramount+’s “Canada Shore” has been renewed for a second season globally. The show is also looking for new cast members; production is welcoming applications from anyone between the ages of 19-26 who is reading to have the most “unforgettable, unfiltered summer of their life.”
“Renewing ‘Canada Shore’ was an easy choice,” said Katrina Kowalski, SVP Content, Paramount, Canada, in a statement. “The series has quickly become a fan favorite, connecting with audiences through its unmistakeable, outrageous cast who may not depict stereotypical polite Canadian-ness, but have hearts much bigger than the chaos they bring.”
“Canada Shore” brings Canadian singles to sun-soaked shores, where “they party, flirt and turn every night into a once-in-a-lifetime memory,” per the logline. “But between all the hookups, full-throttle fun and hangovers, this wild crew became a family that laughs together, fights together and supports each other.”
The 10-episode first season had its finale on March 19th and is streaming on Paramount+. “Canada Shore” is produced by Insight Productions (a Blue Ant Studios company).
LAUNCHES
Producer Tommy Harper *“Wednesday,” “Top Gun: Maverick”) has launched the vertical drama platform VeYou. The platform will be available for Android on April 7. IOS availability will come in the future.
The platform’s first launch is an action-romance, “Love Under Fire,” starring Kasey Esser, who also wrote and produced the series. VeYou will integrate AI across the company, including development, packaging and distribution to build “a proprietary data layer around audience behavior and episode-level performance to inform creative decisions,” per the company.
“The growth of vertical storytelling is undeniable, but the current model has creative limitations,” said Harper in a statement. “Our focus is on building meaningful IP—stories that connect early, scale globally, and can evolve into lasting franchises—while redefining how vertical storytelling is created, distributed, and experienced.”
VeYou Originals are produced by Tiny Verticals and distributed on VeYou, alongside collaborations with select third-party producers.
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Bizaar Studios has launched its Bizaar FAST channel on Prime Video. (It already is available on Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, Plex and Hisense.) “Our strategic expansion to Prime Video underscores the global momentum behind adult animation and Bizaar’s deep relationships with premium storytellers,” said Bizaar Studios co-founder Eric Bromberg. “Their global reach helps us to continue championing bold creators and bring their animated work to audiences around the world.”
Funimation founder Gen Fukunaga recently joined Bizaar’s advisory board, which also includes George R. R. Martin, Jimmy Iovine and Conrad Vernon. The channel’s content includes “Speed Racer,” “Lupin the 3rd, “Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple,” “Requiem from the Darkness,” “Virtua Fighter,” animated documentaries from The New Yorker and viral indie animation shorts.
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Fuse Media has partnered with comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias to launch the new FAST channel Fluffy TV. The channel bills itself as a “family-friendly” home for “stand-up, films, series, comedy specials and original content designed to bring people together through laughter.”
“I’ve always believed comedy is better when everyone can be in on the joke,” Iglesias said. “Fluffy TV is the kind of channel you can turn on with your friends, your parents, your kids — whoever’s in the room. It’s packed with stand-up, movies, and shows that are made to make people laugh together.”
While most FAST channels only program library content, Fuse Media said Fluffy TV will include original premieres and exclusives.
“Gabriel Iglesias is one of the top, most beloved comics in the world,” said Fuse Media chief business officer Patrick Courtney. “Fluffy TV brings that spirit into FAST, creating a widely appealing channel where audiences can come together for comedy that feels inclusive, joyful, and authentic.”
Fluffy TV will launch in June and be available on FAST platforms including Amazon Prime, Google TV FreePlay, Optimum Stream, The Roku Channel, TCL TV+, TiVo+, Xfinity X1 and Xumo Play.
