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Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3: Episode 9 release date, what to expect, where and how to watch
Alert: Missing Persons Unit continues season 3 with episode 9 titled, Burt. The story follows a kidnapping involving a brewery foreman. The show airs Tuesdays on Fox and streams on Hulu. Viewers can also access it via several live TV platforms. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Episode 9 Release Date, What to Expect Where and How to Watch Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Storyline Cast of Season 3 FAQs Season 3 of Alert: Missing Persons Unit continues on Fox. The show airs every Tuesday at 9 pm ET/PT. Viewers can also stream new episodes the following day on upcoming episode, titled Burt, will air on May 20. In this episode, a brewery foreman goes missing after a dispute with the company CEO. The MPU team investigates and finds signs that the kidnapping may involve rival companies. They suspect the motive is tied to a stolen beer the main investigation, there is tension within the MPU team. Bennett's ex, who is also the stepson of Houston, becomes involved. He threatens Houston for questioning his client without a lawyer 3 continues to air on Fox. The channel is included with most cable subscriptions. For viewers without cable, Fox is also available through live TV services. These include FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. New episodes are available to stream on Hulu the day after they Missing Persons Unit is set in Philadelphia. It follows the work of the Missing Persons Unit, or MPU. Each episode involves a case where someone has main characters are Jason Grant and Nikki Batista. They lead the unit. They have a personal history, as their own son went missing in the past. That event ended their marriage, but they still work leads the unit. She works with her fiancé Mike Sherman, who once helped search for her missing son. The team includes detective Kemi Adebayo, who has broad knowledge, and C, a forensic expert who reconstructs missing persons' cast includes Scott Caan as Jason Grant, Dania Ramirez as Nikki Batista, Ryan Broussard as Mike Sherman, Adeola Role as Kemi Adebayo and Alisha-Marie Ahamed as can watch it through live TV services like Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV. New episodes are also available on Hulu the next focuses on a kidnapped brewery worker. The MPU team believes rivals took him due to a stolen beer recipe. The subplot involves internal conflict during the investigation.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alert: Missing Persons Unit Season 3: Episode 9 release date, what to expect, where and how to watch
Season 3 of Alert: Missing Persons Unit continues on Fox. The show airs every Tuesday at 9 pm ET/PT. Viewers can also stream new episodes the following day on Hulu. Episode 9 Release Date, What to Expect The upcoming episode, titled Burt, will air on May 20. In this episode, a brewery foreman goes missing after a dispute with the company CEO. The MPU team investigates and finds signs that the kidnapping may involve rival companies. They suspect the motive is tied to a stolen beer formula. Alongside the main investigation, there is tension within the MPU team. Bennett's ex, who is also the stepson of Houston, becomes involved. He threatens Houston for questioning his client without a lawyer present. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning For Working Professionals. BITS Pilani WILP Apply Now Undo Also Read: America's Got Talent Season 20: See release date, time, trailer, host and where to watch Where and How to Watch Season 3 continues to air on Fox. The channel is included with most cable subscriptions. For viewers without cable, Fox is also available through live TV services. These include FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV. New episodes are available to stream on Hulu the day after they air. Live Events Storyline Alert: Missing Persons Unit is set in Philadelphia. It follows the work of the Missing Persons Unit, or MPU. Each episode involves a case where someone has disappeared. The main characters are Jason Grant and Nikki Batista. They lead the unit. They have a personal history, as their own son went missing in the past. That event ended their marriage, but they still work together. Nikki leads the unit. She works with her fiancé Mike Sherman, who once helped search for her missing son. The team includes detective Kemi Adebayo, who has broad knowledge, and C, a forensic expert who reconstructs missing persons' faces. Also Read: The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Explained: Here's what happened to Ellie and Abby at the end Cast of Season 3 The cast includes Scott Caan as Jason Grant, Dania Ramirez as Nikki Batista, Ryan Broussard as Mike Sherman, Adeola Role as Kemi Adebayo and Alisha-Marie Ahamed as Wayne. FAQs How can I watch Alert: Missing Persons Unit without cable ? You can watch it through live TV services like Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV. New episodes are also available on Hulu the next day. What is episode 9 of season 3 about? It focuses on a kidnapped brewery worker. The MPU team believes rivals took him due to a stolen beer recipe. The subplot involves internal conflict during the investigation.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mega Matrix Subsidiary Yuder PTE. LTD. Signs MOU with Snail Games (Nasdaq: SNAL) for Joint Short-Drama Development
SINGAPORE, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) announced that Yuder Pte. Ltd. ("Yuder"), a indirectly wholly owned subsidiary of it, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Interactive Films LLC ("Interactive Films"), a subsidiary of Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) ("Snail Games"), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment. Under this MOU, both parties will leverage their respective strengths to establish a comprehensive collaboration framework for the joint development, production, and global distribution of short dramas, further enhancing their presence in the entertainment industry. Mr. Yucheng Hu, CEO of MPU, also commented, "This partnership marks an important step for MPU as we expand our content portfolio and strengthen our presence in the global short-drama industry. Short dramas are seeing increasing popularity, with audience demand for binge-worthy, serialized content on the rise. With Snail Games' growing integration in artificial intelligence (AI) in its development pipeline and its track record of immersive, story-driven digital entertainment, combined with MPU's established production and distribution capabilities, we believe this collaboration has the potential to deliver engaging content that resonates with global audiences". Snail Games (NasdaqCM: SNAL) is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices. Mr. Hai Shi, Chairman and Co-CEO of Snail Games, commented, "Today's announcement marks the official launch of our short-drama business. According to WiseGuyReports, the global mini-program short drama market is projected to expand from USD 5.66 billion in 2024 to USD 25.68 billion by 2032, reflecting a strong CAGR of 20.81%. North America, a key market for short-form content, is expected to generate USD 1.89 billion in revenue in 2024, driven by the rapid adoption of streaming services and the growing presence of major industry players. This upward trend underscores the increasing consumer demand for short-form video content, presenting a timely opportunity for our collaboration with MPU to deliver engaging short dramas to audiences worldwide." Under the non-binding, non-exclusive MOU, through Yuder and Interactive Film, MPU and Snail Games will explore collaboration on the creative direction and script development of short dramas, production and global distribution of short-form dramas. Leveraging its experienced in-house team and extensive expertise in short-drama production, MPU will oversee outsourced production and post-production to ensure high-quality content. Additionally, Snail Games' expertise in AI and interactive technologies, honed through game development, may be integrated into personalized recommendations and interactive storytelling, delivering a next-generation immersive viewing experience for audiences. Although the MOU is non-binding, it reflects the parties' shared intention to explore co-development of a pipeline of short dramas. By utilizing their well-established international distribution channels in gaming and micro-drama markets, these productions will quickly reach audiences across North America, Southeast Asia, and other global regions, further amplifying both companies' influence in the global entertainment the terms of the MOU, the parties intend to enter into definitive agreement within 45 days. This strategic partnership marks a significant step of the short drama business for Snail Games and a significant milestone in MPU's expansion within the entertainment industry. By aligning with Snail Games, MPU can integrate both parties' strengths in content creation and technology while leveraging MPU' global distribution resources to accelerate the worldwide rollout of short dramas. This collaboration is expected to accelerate Snail Games' entry of the short drama market while providing audiences with a diverse selection of high-quality short dramas. About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@ or visit: About Snail Games: Snail Games (NasdaqCM: SNAL), is a leading, global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment for consumers around the world, with a premier portfolio of premium games designed for use on a variety of platforms, including consoles, PCs and mobile devices. For more information, please visit: Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements that are purely historical are forward looking statements. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose," and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: that Yuder and Interactive Films will enter into definitive agreements; that the mini-program short drama market will continue to expand as anticipated; the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate future acquisitions; ability to grow and expand our FlexTV business; ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company's profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its new lines of businesses due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in regulation, or other economic and policy factors; and the possibility that the Company's new lines of business may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. The forward-looking statements in this press release and the Company's future results of operations are subject to additional risks and uncertainties set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company's latest annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 28, 2025, and are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. In addition, such risks and uncertainties include the Company's inability to predict or control bankruptcy proceedings and the uncertainties surrounding the ability to generate cash proceeds through the sale or other monetization of the Company's assets. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Disclosure Channels We announce material information about the Company and its services and for complying with our disclosure obligation under Regulation FD via the following social media channels: X (f/k/a Twitter): Facebook: LinkedIn: TikTok: YouTube: The Company will also use its landing page on its corporate website ( to host social media disclosures and/or links to/from such disclosures. The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these social media channels in addition to following our website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The social media channels that we intend to use as a means of disclosing the information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on our website. 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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MasterChef Adds Tiffany Derry as New Judge for Season 15; Contestants Will Compete in Pairs for First Time
MasterChef is re-setting the table ahead of Season 15, which has officially been ordered at Fox. When the competition show returns this summer, host Gordon Ramsey and judge Joe Bastianich will be joined by a new face — well, new-ish. Tiffany Derry, whose myriad TV appearances include Top Chef and Bobby's Triple Threat, is also pulling up to the panel as the show's third judge. More from TVLine Alert: MPU Boss Explains This Week's Shocking Twist ('It Was a Big Swing'), Teases 'Emotional Fallout' Ahead American Dad! Moving Back to Fox, Renewed for 4 Seasons Along With Simpsons, Bob's Burgers, Family Guy Rescue: HI-Surf Finale Ends With a Dramatic Departure - Have We Seen the Last of [Spoiler]? This season, which is being called MasterChef: Dynamic Duos, pairs of home cooks will compete together. The pairs include 'married and dating couples, to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and even divorcees,' according to Fox, which promises that all of their relationships will be tested 'in some of the toughest challenges to date.' (And it certainly doesn't help that the Pressure Test is making a comeback this season.) 'I'm beyond excited to join MasterChef as a judge for Season 15, which is unlike any other,' Derry says in a statement. 'For me, cooking has always been about passion, precision, and heart, and I can't wait to bring my perspective to the table alongside Gordon and Joe. The season challenges home cook duos in a whole new way, and it was so fun to see them rise to the occasion. Get ready for some incredible food, tough love, and maybe even a little spice!' 'Season after season, Gordon Ramsay and his team deliver limitless creativity and always raise the competitive bar, keeping MasterChef among the top cooking shows on television, as we saw again with its impressive performance last summer,' Fox president Michael Thorn adds. 'The long-standing, collaborative partnership we enjoy with Gordon, Joe and the Endemol Shine North America team continues to bring compelling, differentiated experiences to our audience — a winning recipe we know will get even better by welcoming Tiffany's fresh, expert perspective to the mix.' Are you excited for Derry to join the team this summer? Drop a comment with your thoughts on all things below. An A-to-Z List of 300+ Scripted Series View List Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
BBC News
08-04-2025
- BBC News
Swim warning after rise in waterway deaths in London
The Metropolitan Police has warned Londoners of the dangers of going into rivers and lakes after a recent rise in fatal Met's Marine Policing Unit (MPU) says the River Thames moves at extreme speeds and while the water may look calm, the tides could easily drag someone a mile (1.5km) in just 10 minutes. Ch Insp Rob Ranstead, who leads the MPU, said: "We absolutely understand the natural draw of rivers, lakes and open water across the city. "However, we have sadly seen a recent rise in incidents where people have got into difficulty - and very tragically, some have lost their lives." He has appealed to the public to "please enjoy London's waterways safely, but never underestimate the risks".While many people may be aware of the dangers of entering the Thames, other waterways can also be dangerous: strong currents, sudden drops, hidden hazards and cold-water shock can affect even the strongest Met is asking parents to talk to children and young people about the risks as many incidents involve teenagers during school breaks or warning comes after 15-year-old Izaiah Smith died after going swimming in a lake in south-east London.A few days earlier, 11-year-old Kaliyah Coa went missing after she went paddling in the River Thames near Bargehouse Causeway, in east London during a day off from school. A recovery mission is under way, the Met said. 'Respect the water' People who do want to swim in the city's waterways are advised not to do so in open water unless it is part of a supervised and safe environment and not to enter the water if they have taken drugs or Insp Ranstead added: "Our officers patrol the River Thames and many of London's waterways on a daily basis. "We see the heartbreak and devastation these preventable tragedies cause – with families changed forever in a matter of seconds. "Working with partners we are increasing our visibility and delivering water safety education, but we need the help of the public."Please respect the water, look after one another, and think twice before taking unnecessary risks." The Met also said if people did find themselves in difficulty, they should follow the RNLI's Float to Live steps:If you fall into water, fight your instinct to thrash aroundLean back, extend your arms and legsIf you need to, gently move them around to help you floatFloat until you can control your breathingOnly then, call for help or swim to safety.
