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Simpsons leave ProSieben, move to Kabel Eins by 2027

ProSiebenSat.1 is restructuring its channel lineup, leading to the move of the animated series 'The Simpsons' to Kabel Eins by 2027. New episodes will premiere on Kabel Eins, while ProSieben will continue airing reruns in the pre-evening slot. The broadcaster also plans to exclusively air 'The Voice of Germany' and 'The Voice Kids' on Sat.1 to establish a fixed show Saturday. Additionally, journalist Jenke von Wilmsdorff's programs will move from ProSieben to Sat.1. To differentiate its channels, ProSiebenSat.1 will position ProSieben around entertainment shows, Hollywood films, and sports. Furthermore, the streaming platform Joyn will undergo technical upgrades with user profiles and personalized recommendations, alongside over 20 new formats featuring internet creators.

• New episodes of 'The Simpsons' will premiere on Kabel Eins starting 2027.
• ProSieben will continue airing reruns of 'The Simpsons' in the pre-evening slot.
• 'The Voice of Germany' and 'The Voice Kids' will move exclusively to Sat.1.

ZDFneo Hits Ratings Highs with Hollywood Films

ZDFneo achieved strong television ratings on Saturday evening, driven by a lineup of Hollywood films including two 'Men in Black' movies and 'Hancock'. The channel reached a daily market share of 4.0 percent among viewers aged 14-49, outperforming Kabel Eins and RTLzwei. The movie 'Men in Black' at 20:15 drew 180,000 young viewers (4.9% market share), followed by 'Men in Black 3' with a 5.1% share. 'Hancock' later held 380,000 viewers, with 7.5% market share in the younger demographic. Earlier in the day, 'Terra X' documentaries and the science show 'Maithink X' also performed well. The 'Tatort' repeat on WDR also attracted 700,000 viewers. All data is based on AGF Videoforschung.

• ZDFneo achieved a daily market share of 4.0% among viewers aged 14-49 on Saturday.
• 'Men in Black' at 20:15 reached 180,000 young viewers (4.9% market share).
• 'Men in Black 3' followed with 5.1% market share among young viewers.

Instagram Offers Creators $500K to Boost Long Videos

Instagram is testing 'Features', a new format allowing creators to upload landscape videos up to 90 minutes long, currently available in Brazil and the US. To attract creators, Meta is reportedly offering selected individuals between $50,000 and $500,000 to publish content on the platform. The move aims to compete with YouTube's established monetization for long-form video. However, Instagram lacks a comparable revenue-sharing model for these videos, and creators typically earn less on Instagram than on YouTube. Past attempts like IGTV failed due to lack of sustained monetization. Analysts question whether upfront payments alone will drive long-term adoption, as creators need reliable income streams to commit to the platform.

• Instagram is testing 'Features', allowing videos up to 90 minutes long, in Brazil and the US.
• Meta offers selected creators between $50,000 and $500,000 to publish long-form videos on Features.
• Instagram's head Adam Mosseri previously opposed long-form video but now supports the new format.

Experience Daddy Yankee’s new album on YouTube

Daddy Yankee has officially returned with La Postal, a 15-track album that serves as a love letter to Latin identity, romance, and global culture. You can now stream the album on YouTube Music and check out his two new music videos and 13 visualizers. And today, only on YouTube, join other fans as they stream Daddy Yankee’s 26-episode microdrama event live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, projected across the historic Cuartel de Ballajá featuring live dancing and new music.

YouTube Developing Experimental Social App 'Tamba'

YouTube is reportedly developing an experimental social media platform called 'Tamba', according to an APK teardown by Android Authority. The analysis of YouTube version 21.44.534 revealed a separate application package (com.google.android.youtube.sandbox) with Tamba branding, suggesting a distinct product. The app appears to include social features such as following, private profiles, direct messaging (one-on-one and group), photo/video sharing, and reactions (hearts). It also integrates YouTube Shorts playback within chats. Visual assets include 38 custom icons in a playful style, indicating a full social interface. The project is internally labeled 'Project Sandbox', signaling an experimental phase. No official confirmation from YouTube or Google has been made, and launch timelines are unknown.

• Android Authority discovered references to a separate app package 'com.google.android.youtube.sandbox' with Tamba branding in YouTube version 21.44.534.
• Tamba appears to include social features such as following, private profiles, direct messaging, and photo/video sharing.
• The project is internally labeled 'Project Sandbox' and includes 38 custom icons in a playful, hand-drawn style.