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Paramount+ business and news from across the web.- March Madness 2026: How to watch the Final FourThis guide details how to watch the 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments' Final Four and championship games for both men's and women's divisions. It breaks down broadcast rights, streaming options across various services like HBO Max, Paramount+, ESPN+, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV, and provides information on free viewing possibilities via CBS broadcasts and over-the-air antennas.
What Paramount+ Is Releasing in Early 2026Paramount+ is set to release a diverse slate of films and series in early 2026, featuring 15 titles that include established franchises, new originals, and curated collections. The lineup spans genres from crime dramas like The Godfather Trilogy and action films like Old Guy to comedies like Can You Keep a Secret? and reality shows like Canada Shore. Notable releases also include new seasons of Dreaming Whilst Black and Landman, alongside special collections celebrating Black Voices and romance.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is Bending the Elements This July | Console CreaturesAvatar Legends: The Fighting Game is set to launch on July 2nd for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Published by PM Studios and developed by Gameplay Group, the 2D fighter will feature a roster of 12 characters, including those from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. The game will include various modes, rollback netcode, and crossplay, with a standard edition priced at $29.99 and a deluxe edition at $49.99.
New TV Series Set to Premiere and Shape the Year Ahead2026 is set to be a significant year for television, featuring a broad range of new and returning series across various genres. Highlights include Yellowstone spinoff 'The Madison,' revivals of 'Scrubs' and 'Malcolm in the Middle,' final seasons for 'The Boys' and 'Outlander,' and new installments of 'Bridgerton,' 'Euphoria,' and 'Daredevil: Born Again.' The year will also see the premiere of 'Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord' and the highly anticipated Super Bowl LX.
GAMEPLAY GROUP INTERNATIONAL AND PM STUDIOS™ ANNOUNCE PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP FOR AVATAR LEGENDS™: THE FIGHTING GAME LAUNCHING July 2 Gameplay Group International and PM Studios have announced a global publishing partnership for Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, set to launch on July 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The 1v1 fighter will feature cross-play at launch and is priced at $29.99 USD. The game aims to capture the spirit of classic fighters with accessible yet deep elemental combat inspired by Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra.- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Launching July 2Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, developed by Gameplay Group International and PM Studios, will launch on July 2 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game features 12 fighters, rollback netcode with crossplay, and over 900 hand-drawn frames per character. The developers aim to deliver a responsive and deep fighting experience for both newcomers and competitive players.
- Ugh, Netflix is raising prices againNetflix is implementing another price increase across all its subscription tiers in the U.S., with the ad-supported plan rising to $9 and the ad-free plan to $20 per month. The Premium plan will now cost $27 per month, and adding extra members also incurs higher fees. A Netflix spokesperson stated the price adjustments reflect service improvements and content quality.
How to watch March Madness free online, the best streams for Sweet 16 in the US, UK, and around the worldThis guide details how to watch March Madness games online for free in the UK via DAZN, and in the US through services like Paramount+ and HBO Max. It also covers streaming options in Australia on Disney+, Foxtel, and Kayo, and provides information on using VPNs to access geo-restricted streams.- March Madness 2026: How to watch the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight this weekendThis guide details how to watch the March Madness 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, covering both men's and women's games. It outlines broadcast schedules across networks like CBS, TNT, TBS, truTV, ABC, and ESPN, and provides options for streaming via services such as March Madness Live app, HBO Max, Paramount+, ESPN+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling.
Television Series That Appeal to Crime and Mystery FansThis article recommends television series that appeal to fans of crime and mystery genres, highlighting shows like Barry, Killing Eve, and True Detective. It focuses on series with intricate plots, suspenseful twists, and compelling characters, offering a variety of streaming options for viewers seeking their next binge-watch.- Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Sergey Brin join Trump's tech advisory panelLeaders from major tech companies including Meta, NVIDIA, Dell, Oracle, Google, and AMD have joined an advisory council for former President Donald Trump, focusing on technology and science policy. The council, known as the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), will address emerging technologies and their impact on the American workforce. Several executives expressed honor in joining the council to help ensure US leadership in AI.
Sonic The Hedgehog 4's Full Movie Cast List Has Been RevealedParamount and SEGA have revealed the full cast list for the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4 movie, set to release on March 19, 2027. The film will feature returning actors Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey, alongside new additions like Ben Kingsley, Nick Offerman, and Matt Berry.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Teaser Brings Chaos Emeralds And A Year CountdownParamount has revealed the title for the next film in the franchise will be Sonic the Hedgehog 4, set to release on March 19, 2027. A teaser trailer hints at the plot involving the Chaos Emeralds and confirms the return of several cast members, including Jim Carrey as Robotnik, alongside new additions.
First Sonic 4 teaser confirms the return of Jim Carrey as Robotnik, despite dying in the last filmThe first teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has been released, confirming Jim Carrey's return as Dr. Ivo Robotnik despite his character's death in the previous film. The teaser also features other cast members and announces a March 19, 2027 release date. Jeff Fowler returns to direct.
How to watch March Madness free online, all the live streams for this year's tournamentThis guide explains how to watch the March Madness basketball tournament online, including free streaming options in the UK via DAZN. For US viewers, Paramount+ and HBO Max are the primary services, with NCAA Live also available. Australian viewers can stream via Disney+, Foxtel, and Kayo.- March Madness 2026: How to watch every game of the NCAA basketball tournamentsThis guide details how to watch every game of the 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, known as March Madness. It breaks down broadcast rights, streaming options across various services like HBO Max, Paramount+, YouTube TV, and ESPN+, and discusses the most affordable ways to catch all the action, including free options on CBS for men's games.
- Business and FinanceParamount's Ted Sarandos is reportedly creating a narrative around Warner Bros. facing regulatory challenges. This suggests potential business or financial hurdles for Warner Bros. that are being highlighted.
10 Fan-Favorite Shows That Got Canceled in 2025The year 2025 has seen a surprising number of fan-favorite television shows canceled across various networks and streaming platforms, including "The Summer I Turned Pretty," "Kaos," "The Wheel of Time," and "The Sandman." This trend highlights the precarious nature of show renewals in the current media landscape, where even critically acclaimed or popular series are not immune to cancellation due to factors like production costs or shifting viewer numbers.- ByteDance has reportedly suspended the global rollout of its new AI video generatorByteDance has reportedly suspended the global rollout of its AI video generator, Seedance 2.0, following concerns over copyright infringement raised by studios like Disney and Paramount. The tool faced immediate backlash after its launch in China due to allegations of using copyrighted materials in its training data.
15 TV Series Premiering in 2026 That Are Making Waves2026 is set to be a significant year for television with numerous anticipated premieres and returning series. Highlights include new seasons of "The Boys," "Bridgerton," and "Euphoria," alongside spinoffs like "The Madison" and continuations of "Malcolm in the Middle" and "Daredevil: Born Again." The year will also feature new entries in established franchises such as "Star Wars" and "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," culminating in "Super Bowl LX."