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BET Media Group and SpringHill have announced a new weekly series called '106 & Sports,' co-hosted by NFL MVP Cam Newton and CBS Sports Analyst Ashley Nicole Moss. The show, unveiled during the BET Awards 2025, will be filmed in Atlanta and feature a Top 10 countdown format covering major sports moments, culture, and fashion. The series will include segments like celebrity interviews, fashion analysis, debates, and a live studio audience with a resident DJ. The show is executive produced by notable figures including LeBron James and Maverick Carter through SpringHill, a studio within Fulwell Entertainment. This expansion into sports content represents BET's strategic move to evolve as a multiplatform cultural powerhouse, building on the legacy of their popular '106 & Park' franchise.

Paramount Game Studios, Atlas Creative, and Peyo Company have launched 'Smurfs Grow A Village' on Roblox, marking the iconic franchise's debut on the platform. The free-to-play game offers players an immersive DIY experience where they can build, customize, and expand their own Smurfs village. Players start with a basic farm plot and a few Smurfs, engaging in activities like farming, mining, logging, and exploration. The game represents Peyo Company's strategic move to reach digital-first audiences through interactive experiences, building on the Smurfs' legacy that began as a comic series in the 1950s and evolved into a global entertainment phenomenon spanning TV shows, movies, and merchandise.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) announced a CFO transition as Naveen Chopra, EVP and CFO, departs for other opportunities. Andrew Warren, currently Strategic Advisor to the Office of the CEO, will take over as EVP and Interim CFO. Warren brings significant experience from his previous roles as CFO at Discovery Communications, STX Entertainment, and NBCU Television Group. In his current advisory role at Paramount, Warren has been closely involved with senior leadership on key financial and strategic initiatives. The transition comes during what the company describes as a period of transformation and growth.

Nickelodeon has acquired 'Mr. Crocodile', a new animated series based on Joann Sfar's French children's book 'Monsieur Crocodile a Beaucoup Faim'. The series will air globally on Nick Jr. channels and France Télévisions, produced by Joann Sfar's Magical Society and distributed by Mediawan Kids & Family. The show follows Mr. Crocodile and his best friend Daisy in their adventures within a mobile home community, focusing on their unconditional friendship and daily misadventures. The series is developed by Simon Nicholson and Joann Sfar, with Fabien Brandily directing. This adaptation marks Magical Society's first CGI series based on Sfar's work, known for other successful properties like 'Little Vampire' and 'The Little Prince' adaptation.

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2025. Paramount Global operates as a leading global media, streaming, and entertainment company, with a portfolio including major brands such as CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV. The company maintains one of the industry's largest TV and film libraries while offering streaming services, digital video products, and capabilities in production, distribution, and advertising solutions.

Nickelodeon and Paramount+ (PARA) announced a new live-action movie 'Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado', premiering July 2, 2025. The film stars Samantha Lorraine as a 16-year-old Dora, alongside Jacob Rodriguez as Diego and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias as the voice of Boots.

This release marks the beginning of 'The Great Dora Fiesta', celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary with multiple content launches including: a new CG-animated special 'Dora & Diego: Rainforest Rescues', a third season of DORA with confirmed fourth season, a global cinema screening event, and extensive consumer products line. The initiative also includes partnerships with Rainforest Café and Plan International to support girls' education globally.

Nickelodeon and Spin Master Entertainment have announced five new hour-long PAW Patrol specials, expanding their commitment to the top-rated preschool franchise. The first special, "Valiente: A Tracker Story," will debut in fall 2025, followed by "A PAW Patrol Christmas" featuring Rubble during the holiday season. The remaining specials will air in 2026.

The announcement follows the recent order of seasons 12 and 13 of the main series. New Fire Rescue episodes will premiere June 2-5, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET/PT, followed by "Skye's Road Trip Rescue" special on July 11. PAW Patrol, launched in 2013, maintains its position as a top-rated preschool series, reaching 180 territories in 33 languages.

The Jeep® brand (STLA) has partnered with Paramount Pictures for a marketing campaign featuring the 2025 Jeep Wrangler in the upcoming film "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning." The campaign includes a 30-second commercial titled "Top-Down Inspection," which pays homage to the iconic wire scene from the first Mission: Impossible film. The movie, releasing May 23, 2025, features Tom Cruise driving the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, America's #1 selling PHEV, alongside the Jeep Gladiator. The 360-degree marketing campaign will run across television, digital, and social media channels, including high-profile sports events like MLB, NBA, NBA Draft, WNBA, and PGA. This marks Jeep's first collaboration with the Mission: Impossible franchise, highlighting the brand's commitment to adventure and capability.

Grammy Award-winning artist Tyla is set to host the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2025 on June 21, airing live from Santa Monica's Barker Hangar. The show will simulcast across multiple Paramount networks including Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and MTV2. Leading nominees include Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar with four nominations each, followed by Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, and Jelly Roll with three each.

The event will feature star collaborations, skateboarding stunts, music performances, and Nickelodeon's signature slimings. Fans can vote across 35 categories on KidsChoiceAwards.com. The show is sponsored by Instacart and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.