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| JUST FOR YOU |
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 Streaming Spotlight: Tubi This month's Streaming Spotlight highlights Tubi, a free app with a large and frequently updated content library. Unlike live TV-style platforms, Tubi focuses on on-demand viewing. You can browse a wide range of movies and shows across genres like action, comedy, documentaries, and kids' programming — all available whenever you're ready to watch. Because Tubi is ad-supported, there's no subscription fee or credit card required. Just download the app, select a title, and start streaming! Tubi is available on most smart TVs, streaming devices, smartphones, and tablets, making it easy to get started. And with fast, reliable internet from FOCUS Broadband, you can stream throughout your home without interruptions. To explore more streaming services and devices, visit focusbroadband.com/streaming. *Tubi is not affiliated with or maintained by FOCUS Broadband. Questions regarding Tubi should be directed to the streaming service provider.    Total Home Protection. All in One System. When it comes to protecting your home, not all security setups are created equal. Many DIY systems rely on separate devices that don't always work together, which can leave gaps in coverage. With Security by FOCUS Broadband's Connected Home package, everything works as one complete system. Video, security, and smart home features are fully integrated, giving you a clearer view of what's happening at home. Professional monitoring adds another layer of protection, so you're not relying on notifications alone. Call 888-789-0206 or visit focusbroadband.com to learn more or schedule your free on-site security evaluation today. *Interactive security, video and security monitoring, and home automation features require a compatible package, broadband connection, equipment, and mobile device with Alarm.com app. Equipment sold separately and may require separate installation. Not all services are available in all areas. Taxes, fees, and other restrictions may apply.   A Local Business Choice That Made a Difference For businesses that depend on technology every day, reliable connectivity is essential. That's especially true for Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®, a locally owned real estate and property management company that has served Oak Island and Southport since 1981. As a cloud-based business, the team depends on a consistent, high-speed internet connection to power their phones and daily operations. After experiencing reliability issues with another provider, they made the switch to FOCUS Broadband. Since then, the team has enjoyed faster speeds, dependable performance and the added benefit of local support they can trust. For Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®, choosing a local provider wasn't just about better technology, it was about supporting a company with deep roots in the same community they serve. Learn more about FOCUS Broadband's business solutions at focusbroadband.com/business or call 910-755-8118.  Fast Internet. Reliable Wireless. One Simple Solution. Stay connected at home and on the go with one simple bundle. When you pair Gigabit Internet with FOCUS Unlimited wireless, you get fast, reliable connectivity whether you're streaming, working remotely, or staying connected away from home. For a limited time, your first wireless line is free for 12 months when you bundle wireless with Gigabit Internet.* That means more value and fewer bills, keeping both your internet and wireless services with one local provider you trust. Plus, managing everything in one place makes your account simple and convenient. Ready to make the switch? Call 888-428-6848 or visit focusbroadband.com to learn more about our Gigabit Internet and Wireless bundle. *Restrictions apply. First line free is a result of a monthly promotional discount for one year. After 12 months, standard pricing applies. FOCUS Broadband gigabit internet or higher, autopay, paperless billing and one year agreement required. |
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 Dutton Ranch TV-MA – Rip Wheeler and Beth Dutton gamble everything on a new life in South Texas on a 7,000-acre ranch. But the promise of building a future far from the ghosts of Yellowstone quickly collides with brutal new realities and stiff competition from a rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. (Paramount+, May 15th Premiere)  Pop Culture Jeopardy! PG-13 – This is Season 2 of the high-stakes quiz show, which has moved from Prime Video to Netflix. Music, TV, and film are just the tip of the iceberg as teams of three compete against each other on pop culture knowledge to win a $300,000 grand prize. Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live fame is the host. (Netflix, May 11th Premiere)  Legends TV-MA – To win the war on drugs, a group of everyday customs officers — untrained in espionage — were sent undercover to infiltrate some of Britain's most dangerous drug gangs. Inspired by an incredible true story, this series is based on extensive research and interviews with those involved in the top-secret operation. (Netflix, May 7th Premiere) |
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 Untold UK: Liverpool's Miracle of Istanbul TV-14 – This documentary celebrates one of European football's greatest comebacks. At half-time in the 2005 Champions League final, Liverpool was down 3-0. What happened next made football history, as the players there vividly recall. Also premiering in May are Untold UK: Jamie Vardy and Untold UK: Vinnie Jones. (Netflix, May 19th Premiere)  Marty, Life is Short TV-14 – In this definitive documentary on comedian Martin Short, he looks back on a life fueled by joy and explores his career across film, television, theater, and comedy. The film features rare archival footage, personal home movies, and interviews with famous friends to showcase Short's journey from SCTV to Only Murders in the Building. (Netflix, May 12th Premiere) |
| WHERE TO WATCH BIG LIVE EVENTS |
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 Kentucky Derby – Saturday, May 2nd on PeacockThe 152nd running of this famed horse race, known as "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports," begins at 11:00 a.m. ET. Banana Ball – Saturday, May 2nd; Saturday, May 23rd; and Friday, May 29th on Disney+ You'll go bananas over the Savannah Bananas! Check out their spectacularly silly take on America's national pastime at 8:00 p.m. ET on the 2nd, and 7:00 p.m. ET on the 23rd and 29th. PGA Championship – Thursday-Sunday, May 14th-17th on Disney+ & Paramount+ Watch all the action from the Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square, Pennsylvania. Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano – Saturday, May 16th on Netflix At 9:00 p.m. ET, legendary MMA trailblazers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return to the cage for a highly anticipated super fight from Most Valuable Promotions. 151st Preakness Stakes – Saturday, May 16th on Peacock The Preakness Stakes is the second of the American Triple Crown of horse racing. The race is set at around 6:50 p.m. ET. Enhanced Games – Thursday-Sunday, May 21st-24th on YouTube The controversial Enhanced Games — dubbed the "Doping Olympics" since performance-enhancing drugs are allowed — will become reality when the inaugural competition is held in Las Vegas. Watch on YouTube here. Indianapolis 500 – Sunday, May 24th on YouTube TV Start your engines! "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" begins at 12:45 p.m. ET. |
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 Swapped PG – This film is a buddy comedy about a small woodland creature, voiced by Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan, and a majestic bird (Juno Temple). When these two natural sworn enemies suddenly swap bodies, they must team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives. Tracy Morgan also stars. (Netflix, May 1st Premiere)  Sofia the First: Royal Magic TV-Y – This new series follows Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where princes and princesses from across the EverRealm will continue their royal studies. Sofia discovers she's the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends. (Disney+, May 26th Premiere) |
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 HISTORY Looks at Our Nation's Defining Chapters TV-14 – Perfectly timed for the upcoming America 250 celebrations, Netflix has beefed up its library with these acclaimed HISTORY docuseries. Featured here is Washington, which chips away the marble to reveal the man at the heart of America's story. You can also enjoy Abraham Lincoln, FDR, Grant, The Great War, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson. We guarantee you'll learn something new! (Netflix, May 18th Premiere) |
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 Remarkably Bright Creatures PG-13 – Sally Field stars as Tova, a widow working night shifts at a small-town aquarium to cope with her son's decades-old disappearance. She forms a unique bond with a clever octopus named Marcellus (voiced by Alfred Molina) who knows the truth about her past, while helping an adrift young man (Lewis Pullman) search for his father. (Netflix, May 8th Premiere)  Propeller One-Way Night Coach NYR – Set in the golden age of aviation, a young airplane enthusiast and his mother set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. The journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected — including unexpected stopovers and larger-than-life passengers — charting the course for the boy's future. This is John Travolta's directorial debut. (Apple TV, May 29th Premiere)  Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War R – Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit. He and the team navigate a treacherous web of betrayal, facing a past they thought was long put to rest. (Prime Video, May 20th Premiere) |
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 Shelter R – On a remote Scottish island, a reclusive man named Michael Mason rescues a young girl from the sea during a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival and redemption. (Starz, May 30th Premiere) |
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 Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on April 27th, 2026, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!May 1st
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