Ted Turner passes, ‘Dutton Ranch’ trailer in this week’s news
Ted Turner passes, ‘Dutton Ranch’ trailer in this week’s news
Streamers prepare for top summer sports, plus new trailers, release dates, casting announcements, and more news.
My goodness, is it May already? The year is simply flying by; in eight short weeks, 2026 will be half over. There have been plenty of big streaming stories in the first half of 2026, and with the Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery deal expected to close in the third quarter, the second half will no doubt be amply laden with news.
But that’s all in the future, still. Let’s bring the calendar back to this week, which saw the passing of one of the 20th century’s biggest names in television. What other streaming stories from the week’s news did you potentially miss? Check below!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Ted Turner passes away at 87
One of the most influential names in media was lost this week. CNN and TNT founder Ted Turner passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, at the age of 87. Turner revolutionized television news by launching the first 24-hour cable news network and has had a lasting impact on the way Americans consume media.
Working in media from the age of 24, Turner launched the first cable superstation in 1976 and followed up with the debut of CNN in 1980. For decades, Turner was one of the biggest names in media, and though his time in the spotlight was not free from controversy, there’s no denying the influence he exerted over American culture.
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Peacock unveils Spanish-language World Cup hub
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will air on Fox channels in the United States in English, but the Spanish-language rights to the tournament belong to NBCUniversal. Peacock will offer all 104 FIFA World Cup games live in Spanish in 2026, and the streamer has now unveiled details regarding its surrounding coverage of the matches.
On Wednesday, Peacock revealed it would offer features like multiview, Key Plays, Can’t Miss Highlights, and Visión de Campo (also known as Pitchside Live) for World Cup events. Its World Cup Hub will allow viewers to jump into matches, navigate by team, use the interactive schedule, and use Peacock’s features to make their World Cup viewing session as immersive as possible.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Roku reveals WNBA programming center
The 2026 WNBA season tips off on Friday, May 8. Just in time, The Roku Channel announced the launch of WNBA Zone. On Wednesday, Roku revealed details about the WNBA Zone, a one-stop hub for all fans to learn everything they need to know about the day’s WNBA action.
The WNBA Zone will show viewers which channels/streaming platforms are hosting live games, giving priority to the subscriptions each user already has. It will also display live scores and offer highlight reels. Fans will be able to favorite their preferred teams to receive mobile notifications about games, and see personalized highlights and clips through the Zone, as well.
“At a time when demand for WNBA basketball is at an all-time high, we’re excited to partner with Roku to make being a fan easier than ever,” WNBA executive Colie Edison said. “Fans are looking for a more seamless and accessible way to watch and engage with the league, and this partnership delivers on that. It also builds on our ongoing efforts to bring fans closer to the game by simplifying how they discover and experience WNBA content.”
Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.
Apple TV 4K adds new customization options
The Apple TV’s operating system gets frequent updates, with most designed to help make the user experience more friendly. As Reported by 9to5 Mac on Wednesday, Apple TV has launched five new customization options, including:
- The ability to disable individual aerial screensavers.
- A new subtitle function that lets customers adjust the style of subtitles without having to leave the player.
- The choice of whether to hide the profile selection screen when starting up the Apple TV.
- An option to toggle Continuous Audio Connection.
- The choice to use an AirPlay-enabled speaker as the default audio output.
Big Ten disputes Duke-Michigan game on Prime Video
Last week, Prime Video made headlines with the news that it had struck a deal with Duke University to stream three neutral-site Duke men’s basketball games in the 2026-27 season. But last Friday, the Big Ten cried foul.
The Big Ten says that Duke’s collaboration with the ACC and its television partner, ESPN, to make the deal with Amazon was in error. Specifically, one of the three games in the package sent to Prime — Duke vs. Michigan — belongs to the Big Ten, or so that conference believes.
A solution for the disagreement is unclear and could eventually lead to one side or the other taking legal action if a settlement cannot be reached. Keep checking with The Streamable for more updates on the eventual fate of the Duke vs. Michigan game.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
Renewals, release dates, trailer debuts, more
Release dates
- The FX on Hulu series “The Bear” will return with its fifth and final season on June 25.
- “King of the Hill” Season 15 will arrive on Hulu on July 20.
- “Fightland” will arrive on STARZ on July 31.
- “Temptation Island” was picked up for a third season at Netflix less than a month after Season 2 premiered. The first two installments aired in March, so expect new episodes to debut in March 2027, unless the streamer plans to speed up its normal production schedule.
Series announcements
Apple TV lands ‘Disavowed’
Emmy and Golden Globe nominee James Marsden will star in the new thriller series “Disavowed,” which has landed at Apple TV. The series will see Marsden portray CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin, who is fired in the middle of a global manhunt. Disgraced and outcast, Griffin decides to go after the $15 million bounty on his target’s head.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
‘The Night Agent’ Season 4 adds cast
Netflix is gearing up for the production of “The Night Agent” Season 4, following the adventures of Agent Peter Sutherland in his last mission. On Tuesday, Netflix announced that Abigail Breslin, Annabeth Gish, and David Denman had all been cast in the show’s final season.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
Lizzy Caplan joins cast of ‘The Morning Show’ for Season 5
It was reported this week that Lizzy Caplan — the star of “Mean Girls” and “Masters of Sex” — will join the fifth season of Apple TV’s hit series “The Morning Show.” While the plot for the season is still very hush-hush, Caplan will reportedly play a Broadway director named Gwen, who is as passionate as she is uncompromising, according to Deadline.
Caplan joins Jeff Daniels, Reneé Rapp, Jesse Williams, and Sean Hayes as additions to the already star-studded cast, led by Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Jon Hamm, and more.
The Morning Show
A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.
‘Hope Valley: 1874’ renewed for second season
On Wednesday, Hallmark+ announced that its exclusive series “Hope Valley: 1874” would be returning for a second season. The season will be released sometime in 2027.
“Hope Valley: 1874” is a prequel series to the hugely popular “When Calls the Heart.” The Season 1 finale aired on Hallmark+ on Thursday, May 7.
Hallmark+
Hallmark+ is a cable-free subscription service that offers thousands of hours of Hallmark’s signature feel-good programming in the form of movies and ongoing series. Nearly all media found on the service is exclusive to the Hallmark brand, created either specifically for Hallmark+, or pulled from another source such as Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, or Hallmark Family. The service can be added as a channel to Prime Video.
‘Harry Potter’ renewed for second season on HBO Max
It may have seemed like a mere matter of time for the “Harry Potter” series to get an official greenlight for Season 2, but that time has now officially arrived. Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that the show will indeed return for a second season, which will adapt the second novel in the series, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” Season 1 of “Harry Potter” will premiere this Christmas on HBO Max.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.