Around the Tubes: January 31, 2025

   

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Shameless The Weeknd, James Bay, Lyn Lapid, Wings, The Strike, and Grand Theft Hamlet.

- From Executive Producer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing”), Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be newly releasing Shameless: The Complete Series, the critically acclaimed, long-running series in one complete set for the first time ever on DVD! Get ready to binge on all 134 episodes from the 11 incredible seasons of Showtimes Emmy® award-winning original series, along with all the previously released special features. The American comedy-drama television series based on the British series of the same name, will be available to purchase on March 18. Pre-order your copy today.  Shameless stars Emmy® Award Winner William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Emmy® Award Winner Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan, Emma Kenney, Ethan Cutkosky, Shanola Hampton, Steve Howey, Noel Fisher and special guest star Joan Cusack.

- The Weeknd has officially released his highly anticipated studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow via XO / Republic Records. The new album follows a record breaking 2024, during which The Weeknd became the first artist in history to have 27 songs with over 1 billion streams each on Spotify. Hurry Up Tomorrow serves as the final and most personal chapter of the diamond-certified artist’s acclaimed trilogy series following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). Check out the full tracklisting below.  The Weeknd appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this evening and performed a unique version of “Open Hearts”. Watch it HERE.

- Back with a bright, bold, and brilliant anthem for 2025, three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated and BRIT Award-winning multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Bay shares a brand new single entitled “Sunshine In The Room” featuring Jon Batiste available now. It stands out as his very first collaboration with 5x-GRAMMY® Award winner, EMMY® Award winner, and Academy® Award winner Batiste. Listen HERE.  Regarding the song, Bay said, “Working with Jon Batiste for ‘Sunshine In The Room’ is an experience I will never ever forget. He literally burst into the studio like a ray of sunshine and brought so much joy to the sound of the record and the work. He’s a total inspiration, and I hope we can work together again. The song is about having someone in your life who truly lights up the room as soon as they walk in.”

- Rising indie-pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Lyn Lapid kicks off 2025 with her new single “Coraline,” released today via Mercury Records alongside the official music video—listen HERE & watch HERE.  The infectiously bouncy beat of “Coraline” juxtaposes with the song’s vulnerable and all-too-relatable lyrics, as Lyn searches for belonging and a sense of home. Sharing its name with the cult-favorite animated horror film, “Coraline” was inspired by the feeling of putting yourself in situations time and time again that ultimately leave you feeling empty and isolated, despite hoping for a different outcome every time. Lyn shares, “‘Coraline’ is the beginning of the story for my debut album. It’s representative of what my entire first year living in LA was like: very lonely, very cyclical. Every week or so I’d find myself at another party or another club with my roommates and their friends, in an attempt to make my own friends or find a sense of belonging. Every time, I was always surrounded by people so I was never physically alone, but I had never felt so lonely. Everything that was home and familiar was a country away, and the new city I wanted to make home always felt oddly unsettling. ‘Coraline’ is for anyone who’s struggled to find a sense of belonging in a new place or city or situation, because that just might mean that place or city is not for you.”

- MPL and UMe commemorate the 50th anniversary of Wings’ fourth studio album, Venus and Mars half-speed master edition, out on March 21, 2025. Pre-order here.  One of the world’s most beloved rock outfits, Wings came to define the era of 1970s arena rock while dominating the airwaves with no fewer than 14 US Top 10 hits and 12 Top 10 hits in the UK. Following their 1973 masterpiece Band on the Run, Venus and Mars would represent another peak of Wings’ creative and commercial heyday. The band’s fourth studio album was released on May 27, 1975, ahead of the legendary Wings Over the World tour. Preceded by the US Number One single “Listen To What The Man Said” and featuring “Letting Go,” a fan favorite in Paul’s live set to this day, Venus and Mars hit Number One in the album charts on both sides of the Atlantic and went on to sell over 4 million copies worldwide.  This special 50th-anniversary vinyl edition was cut at half speed using a high-resolution transfer of the original master tapes from 1975 by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. The album is presented as a meticulous reproduction of the original UK pressing, with recreations of the original “Venus and Mars are alright tonight” circular sticker and “comparative sizes of sun and planets” bookmark sticker and comes with two posters with photography by Aubrey Powell and Sylvia de Swaan. The iconic album artwork by Hipgnosis has been meticulously recreated and presented in a gatefold sleeve.

- Amidst the redwood trees on the California-Oregon border sits one of the most infamous prisons in US history. Pelican Bay is a labyrinthine construction of solid cement blocks – a supermax prison – opened in 1989 and designed specifically for mass-scale solitary confinement. For decades, it held mostly Black and Brown men alone in tiny cells for indefinite periods based on questionable evidence. Then one day in 2013, 30,000 prisoners went on hunger strike. THE STRIKE weaves together, thread-by-thread, a half century of personal and criminal justice history into a single, compelling narrative around the drama of the 2013 hunger strike to end indefinite isolation. Grounded in testimonies from the hunger strikers themselves, the film details how the protest was conceived from a whisper inside the halls of Pelican Bay to a colossal feat across California prisons. With unprecedented access to state prison officials and never-before-seen footage from inside Pelican Bay, THE STRIKE reveals the panic that gripped the highest echelons of state government.  PREMIERES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd ON PBS.ORG, THE PBS APP & PBS YOUTUBE

- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two out-of-work actors, Sam and Mark, face a bleak future. Desperate for purpose, they stumble upon an idea: stage Shakespeare's Hamlet within the ultra-violent world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Shot entirely in-game, GRAND THEFT HAMLET explores their attempt to merge classical theatre with a chaotic digital landscape. With stunning visuals and unexpected moments of reflection, this engaging documentary examines how ancient cultural narratives can still resonate in new, virtual spaces, raising questions about art, isolation, and the digital world’s potential for storytelling. Now playing in theaters and straming exclusively on Mubi February 21.

Transmissions from Pluto - Everything Coming to Pluto TV in February 2025

 

Welcome to the February edition of Transmissions from Pluto! This month, we’re delivering a lineup filled with thrills, laughs, and knockout entertainment straight to your screen. To celebrate Black History Month, we’re proud to spotlight the return of The Black Collective, a curated category featuring must-see Black cinema, TV, and music that you won’t want to miss. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but who needs roses when you can dive into ValenCrimes? Indulge in a true crime binge that adds a little mystery to your month of love. And for the fight fans, we’re rolling out the red carpet with the launch of the Pluto TV ROCKY + Creed channel—your front-row seat for every punch, every round, and every legendary comeback. Read on to discover more of what Pluto TV has in store for February, and don’t forget to tune in!

THE BLACK COLLECTIVE

This Black History Month, Pluto TV is amplifying and honoring Black voices with the return of our special pop-up category, The Black Collective. Featuring existing year-round channels from categories across the platform, The Black Collective assembles Black creators, artists and stories under one banner. Over the past year, we’ve added exciting channels like Black Visionaries, two BET x Tyler Perry channels, Ebony TV Drama, and Family Feud hosted by Steve Harvey—all of which are featured this month in The Black Collective. With even more to watch and enjoy, this year’s celebration offers something for everyone.

Channels Include: Black Cinema  Black Visionaries BET x Tyler Perry Drama Ebony TV Drama BET Pluto TV BET Her   Black Throwbacks BET x Tyler Perry Comedy Family Feud Black Classics XITE Gospel Vevo R&B

VALENCRIMES

This February, trade candy hearts for True Crime and gripping Drama with ValenCrimes on Pluto TV. Explore the darker side of love in our True Crime Category with series like Dateline; Deadly Dates; Meet, Marry, Murder; Murdered at First Sight; Killer Instinct; and Murder Chose Me. Plus, catch episodes of scripted favorites like Blue Bloods, CSI, Criminal Minds, and Tracker that delve into relationships gone wrong. It’s love stories with a deadly twist, streaming free all month long on Pluto TV. 💔

True Crime & Crime Drama Channels: Pluto TV True Crime Dateline 24/7 Unsolved Mysteries Pluto TV Crime Drama   CSI, CSI: Miami & CSI: New York Criminal Minds Blue Bloods And More!

FEBRUARY MUST-STREAMS

Monty Python: Attention all silly walkers, coconut-clappers, and lumberjacks—this month, Pluto TV is the only place to stream Monty Python’s iconic movies and series completely free! Relive the legendary laughs with Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979), and Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (1982), plus Monty Python’s Flying Circus. These titles will be exclusively available  on-demand and on channels including the new Sketchy AF channel and British Comedy. January 30th - FireAid Benefit Concert on Live Music: Join us for an evening of music and solidarity to support communities affected by the LA County wildfires, featuring performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Green Day and more. February 2nd - ET at the 2025 Grammy Awards: Tune in for red carpet coverage, back stage moments and more must-see moments February 18th on Formula 1 Channel: Formula 1 will host its first-ever season launch event at London’s The O2, featuring all 10 teams, their drivers and Team Principals, plus top entertainment to kick off the sport’s 75th anniversary. February 14-17 - Yellowstone on More TV Drama: Spend your long weekend on the ranch with all-day Yellowstone marathons

PREPPING FOR LAUNCH

Here are some of the new channels launching throughout February on Pluto TV.

NEW CHANNELS Pluto TV ROCKY + Creed Seven movies, five decades, two champs. Get into the ring with six original ROCKY movies starring Sylvester Stallone, plus CREED starring Michael B. Jordan and Stallone, together for the first time on one channel, only on Pluto TV. UFC 24/7 UFC action. Celebrate the greatest fights, best athletes, and biggest moments from the world's premier MMA organization. Sketchy AF And now for something completely different: it’s a channel that’s home to the funniest comedians and sketchiest characters that ever aired on television. For sheer laughs-per-minute, you can’t top Pluto TV’s Sketchy AF.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Some recent channel launches that we are excited about. Robot Wars by MECH+ The home of Robot Wars, remastered in HD for the first time! Featuring every series of Robot Wars UK, both classics and the revival seasons, and also never before seen episodes considered ‘lost media’. Revry Revry is free queer TV, serving up bold movies, fierce series, and iconic stories that slay with every stream. Celebrate queer joy with Pride, Love, and sass!

57 Channels and Only This Is On: January 26, 2025

 

Mayfair Witches:  Sigh, so Rowen threw this party to lure the evil guy there to kill him, but not only did she not kill him, she threw herself in front of someone who actually was going to kill him.  Ugg.

 

The Head:   I am glad the old guy did not show up alive, that would have been a little silly.  But I was right that the car explosion was staged, I just did not realize where the body would have come from.  I did not like the disciple of the old dude would just kill his daughter.  But after a sophomore slump, they really back with a season worthy of the first.  Now the question is where do they go next?   Space?  Deep in the rain forest?  Atop a mountain?  Are Maggie and the Norwegian dude from the first season stuck somewhere?

Around the Tubes: January 25, 2025

  

I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Black History Month, Lauren Spencer Smith, Lord Huron, and Landon Smith.

- Celebrating Black producers, creators, and artists for their incredible contributions to Hulu’s Black Stories Hub.  In honor of Black History Month and beyond, Hulu proudly celebrates the rich legacy, creativity, and resilience of Black stories and storytellers. From timeless classics to groundbreaking originals, we shine a light on the voices and creators who have made an impact on culture and entertainment. Together, let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to a future filled with inspiring, empowering, and unifying Black stories.  This February, Hulu offers a powerful lineup that celebrates Black culture, featuring the captivating Hulu Original documentary "SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)," directed by Questlove, the Andscape Original film "Memes & Nightmares," executive produced by LeBron James, along with the highly anticipated Hulu Original series "Paradise," starring Sterling K. Brown.   In addition, we will celebrate nostalgic content and milestone anniversaries, including the 40th Anniversary of Emmy winning "227" and the 30th Anniversary of NAACP winner "Waiting to Exhale." Rounding out the film collection is a selection of classic faves and award-winning films like "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Precious," - to name a few - each showcasing impactful storytelling and paying tribute to the richness of Black culture.

- Gearing up for a bold creative chapter, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lauren Spencer Smith unveils her anxiously awaited new single “Pray” out now via Island/Republic. It notably serves as her first release of 2025, and it launches what promises to be an unforgettable era for the songstress.  Listen HERE.  She initially teased “Pray” on social media, debuting a snippet on TikTok. It quickly gathered over 20 million-plus views and inspired a staggering 36K “creates,” building anticipation for its official release among her devout fanbase. A soft piano melody sets the tone for the track, adding warmth to the soundscape. Anchored to a strong bass-driven beat, the momentum culminates on a seismic and stunning refrain as Lauren promises, “Wherever you go, I want you to know that I’ll pray.” Across the song, she showcases her expansive range, stretching from vulnerable verses into a vital hook.  Stay tuned for the premiere of a cinematic live performance video to accompany “Pray.”

- Turning the page towards an epic creative chapter, Lord Huron returns with a new single and music video entitled “Who Laughs Last?” featuring Academy Award nominated actress Kristen Stewart out now via Mercury Records.  Listen HERE and watch the music video HERE.  It notably marks the multiplatinum Los Angeles band’s first original release in two years, and it also serves as the debut recording by Kristen Stewart [Spencer, Love Lies Bleeding].

- 21-year-old Georgia-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Landon Smith has released the single “Weekend,” written and produced alongside GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb [Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton]. The single arrives today accompanied by an official visualizer.  Stacking up tens of millions of streams independently, Landon attracted the likes of Dave Cobb to his corner. Cobb welcomed Landon to his studio in Savannah, GA, where they cut “Weekend” and more music to come in 2025.  LISTEN TO “WEEKEND”

 

View From the Peak - Everything Coming to Paramount+ in February 2025

 

February is almost here, and it’s packed with new content, including the highly anticipated return of your favorite shows streaming on Paramount+. Don’t miss the season three premiere of the hit Emmy-nominated series Yellowjackets, as well as the second season of Taylor Sheridan’s original series and Yellowstone origin story 1923. Audiences will also be able to dive into refreshed and expertly curated collections, including the expanded Black Voices collection in celebration of Black History Month and the Peak Romance collection, featuring an assortment of romance-themed movies and seasonal episodes just in time for Valentine’s Day. For a closer look at all the entertainment coming to Paramount+ in February, check out the latest edition of View from the Peak.

BEHIND THE STREAMS

Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Warren Kole and Melanie Lynskey in Yellowjackets, season 3   Buzz buzz buzz – following a jaw-dropping conclusion to season two, members of the Yellowjackets past and present are left to pick up the pieces in season three of the critically acclaimed series. In the 90s, summer arrives and the team celebrates surviving a harsh winter while the present-day characters reel from the death of Natalie. “We pick up not long after the events of season two,” said series star Melanie Lynskey, who plays present-day Shauna. “The dynamic is tricky. Everybody’s suspicious of each other. People are coming together for Natalie, but also, it’s starting to fracture a little bit.” For the Yellowjackets in the 90s, the feeling is mutual; the team has fashioned somewhat of a society in the wilderness, but their reprieve from a desperate winter is short-lived as tensions run high among the remaining survivors. “There's actually more cracks than we think,” said Sophie Nélisse, who plays 90s Shauna. “The group is starting to separate in little ways. Everyone has their opinion of where they stand, but no one’s really talking about it out loud.” As the season progresses, the stakes get higher and even more secrets come to light, the past and present Yellowjackets’ sense of morality will become blurrier than ever before. Catch up on seasons 1 and 2, available to stream now with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan. Your hunger will be satiated when Yellowjackets returns for another serving on February 14.

WATCH THE TRAILER

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Aminah Nieves in 1923   The war over the Dutton family ranch continues when the second season of Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan’s original drama series 1923 returns next month, exclusively on Paramount+. The record-breaking series stars Academy Award winner Helen Mirren and Academy Award nominee Harrison Ford. In the second season of 1923, a cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Ford) and Cara (Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (played by Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. Meanwhile, Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) sets off on her own harrowing trans-Atlantic journey to find Spencer and reclaim their love. We spoke with Aminah Nieves, who plays Teonna Rainwater, about what lies ahead in season 2 as her character continues her harrowing journey and fight for survival in early 20th-century America. Teonna’s journey after escaping the boarding school is filled with more danger and obstacles at every turn as she sets out on the road with her father (played by Michael Spears). Set the stage for where we find them in season 2? We find Teonna and her family traversing an area they don’t know well, dried drought-like grandmother earth sitting in their body becoming intertwined with this new territory. It's rough, cold, hot, not forgiving. Food is sparse, no matter how good of a hunter one is- because they know they are ultimately the hunt. No matter the fear, rekindling old stories and breaths of fresh air of finally being together again is apparent. An opportunity to love again doesn’t go amiss when you never know if it’ll be the last time you look into someone's eyes and tell them you love them. Her story is one of survival and resilience as she continues to fight for her freedom and identity. Can you tell us more about the process you went through to build this incredible character?  Teonna wasn’t someone that I had to really create from the ground up like many other characters. She is someone who I have been looking at in the eyes every day since I was born. Teonna’s story isn’t made up, it is the truth hidden under the American flag and viewers are only getting a glimpse of what really happened. It was an extremely brutal process, but also brought some healing. I wanted to make sure I was honoring everyone affected by these Assimilation Schools, from Mexico to the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Hawaii. I hope we did that. What are you looking forward to audiences seeing in this new season (without giving any spoilers)? Oh jeezeeee, I mean everything. I think there's one new character in particular I am really excited for everyone to witness. They bring something so unexpected and bright to the show. I am also excited for people to see a new side to Teonna and her family. I think this version of her will shock the viewers. The visuals in this show are incredible, and the cast is one of a kind. I think no matter what, everyone will be in for a treat. Don’t miss the epic return of the Yellowstone origin story 1923 on February 23.

WATCH THE TRAILER

MOUNTAIN OF MOVIES

Are you not entertained? Gladiator II, the eponymous, action-packed sequel to its Best Picture-winning predecessor directed by legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, has officially arrived on Paramount+. The sequel continues the epic saga of power, intrigue and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people. Packed with powerhouse performances by additional all-star castmembers Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger, Gladiator II has earned over $455 million at the global box office and widespread acclaim by moviegoers and film aficionados alike. The original Gladiator film is also currently available to stream on Paramount+ alongside a robust collection of critically acclaimed movies and series. Over the course of the 28 days following the sequel’s theatrical release in November, Gladiator saw a massive 96% lift in viewership on Paramount+. Return the glory of Rome to its people by streaming Gladiator II, available now on Paramount+.

STREAM GLADIATOR II

DID YOU KNOW?

On Paramount+, we’ve curated our Black Voices collection, a streaming collection that highlights the stories and boundless contributions of Black trailblazers in the arts, culture, history and beyond. In honor of Black History Month, new titles have joined this year’s collection including A Quiet Place: Day One, The Color Purple, Ghost, The Pursuit of Happyness and more. Subscribers can also check out powerful films such as Selma, Fences, Flight, The Soloist and The Inspection*; classic films like Dreamgirls, Beverly Hills Cop (1-3) and Shaft (2000); and critically acclaimed originals such as Lawmen: Bass Reeves, The Chi*, the documentary Becoming King and much more. The collection is available for both Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Paramount+ Essential subscribers.  With Valentine's (and Galentine’s) Day on the horizon, we’ve got nothing but love and laughs in February’s Peak Romance collection. New swoon-worthy movies this February include classic rom-coms, heart-wrenching love stories and zany romances like My Best Friend's Wedding, When Harry Met Sally, The Mask and Brokeback Mountain. These join fan favorites like Chocolat, Fatal Attraction, Footloose (2011), How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days, Like Crazy, No Strings Attached, Pretty in Pink, Serendipity, She's the Man, Titanic and more! Paramount earned a number of 2025 Producers Guild Award nominations including for Paramount+ Original Documentary We Will Dance Again for Outstanding Producer of Documentary Motion Picture Award. Additional nominees in other categories include The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, RuPaul's Drag Race, SpongeBob SquarePants and Paramount Pictures' September 5.  CBS Sports: Four of England’s biggest clubs face off for a spot in the EFL Carabao Cup Final when Newcastle United hosts Arsenal on February 5 (3:00 PM ET) and Liverpool takes on Tottenham Hotspur on February 6 (3:00 PM ET). CBS Sports coverage of both decisive semifinal matches will stream live exclusively on Paramount+.

STREAMING SOON

Milo Manheim, Peyton List and Nick Pugliese in School Spirits   Don’t miss the season two premiere of the hit original YA drama series School Spirits streaming exclusively on Paramount+. The highly anticipated new season will debut on January 30, with three episodes streaming in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Following the premiere, new episodes of the 8-episode season will be available to stream weekly on Thursdays. Subscribers can catch up or revisit all the suspense of season one on Paramount+ now.  Over on CBS, get ready for the winter premieres of some of your favorite CBS originals in February! Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can tune in live for new original episodes of hit CBS dramas Tracker (season 2) and The Equalizer (season 5) on February 16; and the season 48 premiere of Survivor on February 26, while Paramount+ Essential subscribers can stream the next day. And don’t miss the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 2, airing on CBS and streaming live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs.

ORIGINALS, EXCLUSIVES, PREMIERES & EVENTS 2/1 Ride* Desperate to raise money for his daughter's cancer treatment, a retired bull rider teams up with his estranged son and resorts to robbery to secure payment before time runs out.  2/2 The 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards hosted by Trevor Noah** Celebrate Music's Biggest Night, The Grammys, which will honor music's biggest stars, upcoming artists, and feature show-stopping live performances. 2/4 Burden of Guilt premiere Based on the podcast of the same name, this shocking three-part documentary follows Tracyraquel Berns' emotional journey to unravel the convoluted excuses that were given about her baby brother's sudden death when she was just two years old.   2/6 Death Without Mercy premiere* From Syrian director Waad Al-Kateab, the documentary follows two Syrian families over ten days in the aftermath of the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkish-Syrian border in 2023. 2/12 Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later special premiere Considered one of the most iconic installments of the MTV Unplugged series, 18x Grammy Award-winner Eric Clapton originally recorded his unforgettable hour-long performance of Eric Clapton Unplugged in 1992 at Bray Studios in Windsor, England. In this all-new extended, remixed and remastered edition, this 90-minute special will feature exclusive content of Clapton discussing the inspiration behind specific songs and performances with the crew just before he took the stage, seamlessly integrated with the performance footage. 2/14 Yellowjackets season 3 premiere* The Emmy-nominated series is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over. 2/17 On TV: A Black History Month Special** The one-hour news special is hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the first Black co-hosting team for Entertainment Tonight. The duo guides viewers through a celebration of Black excellence in television to shine a spotlight on Black actors who are forging a path in daytime and primetime television. CBS stars share their personal stories and reflections on their time in the entertainment industry. 2/23 1923 season 2 premiere A cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Harrison Ford) and Cara (Helen Mirren) back at Dutton ranch. With harsh conditions and adversaries threatening to end the Dutton legacy, Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) embarks on an arduous journey home, racing against time to save his family in Montana. LIBRARY SHOWS February 2 67th Annual Grammy Awards** February 5 Bar Rescue (season 9) The Patrick Star Show (season 2) Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: F.O.A.T special** February 7 NCIS: Sydney (season 2 premiere)**  February 12 PAW Patrol: Big Truck Pups CMT Crossroads (seasons 1-3,5,10-16,18-20) How Did They Fix That? (season 3) MTV Unplugged (seasons 1-8, 10-13) VH1 Storytellers (seasons 1-9, 11-13,15,16) February 16 The Equalizer (season 5 winter premiere)** Tracker (season 2 winter premiere)** February 17 On TV: A Black History Month Special** February 24 Beyond the Gates (season 1) February 26 Survivor (season 48)** The Loud House (season 7) LIBRARY MOVIES Paramount+ has added an epic lineup of high-adrenaline hits this month, including Geostorm, Attack the Block, and Southpaw,* which will join other action-fare like the Jack Reacher films, Minority Report, Shooter, the full Star Trek film franchise and more. For those looking for critically-acclaimed dramas ahead of award season, be sure to catch new additions like Suffragette, Brokeback Mountain, The Color Purple and The Pursuit of Happyness. These titles join a plethora of Academy Award winning films available on the service, including Braveheart, Chinatown, Forrest Gump, Interstellar, Jerry Maguire, Rosemary's Baby, Saving Private Ryan, The Godfather, The Big Short, and so much more. February 1 A Mighty Heart A Walk on the Moon Adore Along Came A Spider American Gigolo Attack the Block Babel Bebe's Kids Birthday Girl Boys And Girls Brokeback Mountain Chocolate City Cinema Paradiso Come Away Critical Condition Dangerous Beauty Doubt Ferris Bueller's Day Off Geostorm Hooking Up I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell* In & Out Into The Wild Jersey Girl Juice Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Like Water for Chocolate Losing Isaiah Mansfield Park Marvin's Room Men, Women & Children Menace II Society Muriel's Wedding My Best Friend's Wedding My Boss's Daughter O (Othello) Old School Pretty In Pink Road to Perdition Roman Holiday Saturday Night Fever Serendipity Shakespeare in Love Shall We Dance? Shooter Suffragette Terms of Endearment The Babysitter The Boy in the Striped Pajamas The Color Purple The Evening Star The Firm The Hunt for Red October The Love Guru The Love Letter The Mask The Pursuit of Happyness The Smurfs The Smurfs 2 The Stepford Wives The To Do List The Wood Transformers Vampire in Brooklyn What Lies Beneath What Women Want When Harry Met Sally Win A Date With Tad Hamilton! World War Z Wuthering Heights (2003) February 3 Bull* The Nanny Diaries* February 12 Fanboys* February 17 Halloween* Deadlock February 24 Southpaw* February 27 The Aviary* February 28 Crossing Over* SPORTS 2/1: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Arizona @ Arizona State* 2/1-2/2: PGA TOUR – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am (Third and Final Round Coverage)* 2/2: Professional Bull Riders (PBR)* 2/2: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Ohio State @ Illinois* 2/2: Serie A – AC Milan vs. Inter Milan; Roma vs. Napoli 2/3: AFC Champions League Elite – Al Nassr vs. Al Wasl 2/4: Coppa Italia Quarterfinal – Atalanta vs. Bologna 2/5: Coppa Italia Quarterfinal – AC Milan vs. Roma 2/5: Carabao Cup Semifinal – Newcastle United vs. Arsenal 2/6: Carabao Cup Semifinal – Liverpool vs. Tottenham 2/8: NFL Films Super Bowl LIX Countdown Show* 2/8: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Michigan @ Indiana* 2/8: EFL Championship – Coventry City vs. Leeds United; Sunderland vs. Watford 2/8: EFL League One – Wrexham vs. Leyton Orient 2/8-2/9: PGA TOUR – WM Phoenix Open (Third and Final Round Coverage)* 2/9: Professional Bull Riders (PBR)* 2/11-2/12: UEFA Champions League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 2/13: UEFA Europa League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 2/13: UEFA Conference League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 1 2/15: NCAA March Madness Men’s Bracket Preview* 2/15: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Wisconsin @ Purdue* 2/15-2/16: PGA TOUR – The Genesis Invitational (Third and Final Round Coverage)* 2/16: Serie A – Juventus vs. Inter; Lazio vs. Napoli 2/17: EFL Championship – Leeds United vs. Sunderland 2/18-2/19: UEFA Champions League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 2 2/20: UEFA Europa League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 2 2/20: UEFA Conference League – Knockout Phase Play-offs Leg 2 2/22: Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match* 2/22: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Oklahoma State @ Kansas* 2/23: Professional Bull Riders (PBR)* 2/23: NCAA Men’s Basketball – Purdue @ Indiana; Ohio State @ UCLA* 2/23: EFL League One – Mansfield Town vs. Wrexham 2/24: EFL Championship – Sheffield United vs. Leeds United Throughout February: Scottish Professional Football League competition Throughout February: English Football League competition Throughout February: Serie A competition Throughout February: AFC Champions League Elite competition * Title is available to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. **All Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live. Dates for library titles are subject to change. Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to CBS titles to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on-demand. Essential tier subscribers have access to these titles on-demand the day after they air.