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[02/11/21 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 11
Updates include: Jamie Chung, Oscar Wahlberg to recur on Showtime's "Dexter" revival; Simone Biles to topline the latest installment of "Versus on Watch"; and Sydney Sweeney, Halsey to star in "The Players Table" for HBO Max.

[02/11/21 - 02:10 PM]
FOX Entertainment, Entertainment One and Bento Box Entertainment to Develop Animated Series Based on Hasbro's Iconic Board Game, "Clue"
"We're thrilled to team up once again with our great partners at FOX and Bento Box on this exciting new series," said Pancho Mansfield.

[02/11/21 - 01:56 PM]
Video: Trailer for NBC's True-Crime Docuseries "The Widower"
The three-part series takes viewers behind the scenes of a decade-long investigation into Thomas Randolph, an eccentric Las Vegas man accused of killing his wife Sharon.

[02/11/21 - 01:01 PM]
HBO Max Announces an 8-Episode Series Order for "Rap Sh*t" (wt) from Issa Rae
Syreeta Singleton will serve as executive producer and showrunner, while hip hop duo Yung Miami and JT of City Girls serve as co-executive producers.

[02/11/21 - 12:19 PM]
"For All Mankind: Time Capsule," A New Augmented Reality Experience Based on the Apple Tv+ Space Drama, Is Available Today in the App Store
Through an interactive AR experience, fans join Danny (Casey Johnson) as he examines keepsakes full of details about the off-screen lives of the characters and world of "For All Mankind," where every object tells a story.

[02/11/21 - 12:01 PM]
George C. Wolfe to Direct "Rustin" for Higher Ground Productions and Netflix
The film tells the story of charismatic, gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who overcame an onslaughts of obstacles, and altered the course of American history by organizing the 1963 march on Washington.

[02/11/21 - 12:01 PM]
NBC's "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to Close Its Precinct's Doors After Eighth and Final Season
"I'm so thankful to NBC and Universal Television for allowing us to give these characters and our fans the ending they deserve," said executive producer Dan Goor.

[02/11/21 - 10:36 AM]
Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Rhys Ifans, and Sonoya Mizuno Join the Cast of HBO's "House of the Dragon"
The prequel to "Game of Thrones" will tell the story of House Targaryen.

[02/11/21 - 10:29 AM]
HBO Max Dramedy "Generation" Debuts March 11
The dark yet playful half-hour series follows a diverse group of high school students whose exploration of modern sexuality (devices and all) tests deeply entrenched beliefs about life, love and the nature of family in their conservative community.

[02/11/21 - 10:16 AM]
TBS Announces April 1st Premiere of the Iconic Extreme Obstacle Course Series "Wipeout"
John Cena and Nicole Byer host the series, wit Camille Kostek serving as field host.

[02/11/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Critics' Choice Award Nominated "Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News" for a Second Season
The series returns Thursday, March 4 with a half-hour special to celebrate and coincide with the launch of the newly rebranded service.

[02/11/21 - 09:34 AM]
New Installments of the Popular "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" and "Mystery 101" Franchises to Premiere in March on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Look for "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: How to Con a Con" on Sunday, March 14 followed by "Mystery 101: Killer Timing" on Sunday, March 21.

[02/11/21 - 09:33 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Five All-New Movies for "Spring Fling"
"Chasing Waterfalls" will kick things off on Saturday, March 20.

[02/11/21 - 09:32 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Production Has Begun in Ireland on All-New Romantic Comedy "As Luck Would Have It"
JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Allen Leech are starring with Clare Niederpruem directing.

[02/11/21 - 09:31 AM]
The Magic Is Back on Sundays More Magic Is in the Air in Season Seven of "Good Witch" Premiering May 16, on Hallmark Channel
Since the first movie 12 years ago, Cassie Nightingale has become a character that Hallmark Channel viewers have fallen in love with and look forward to welcoming into their homes.

[02/11/21 - 09:23 AM]
discovery+ Announces Robust Slate of Documentaries
"This slate of documentaries is just the beginning for discovery+, as we embark on an ambitious journey to extend our leadership in nonfiction storytelling to the documentary genre," said Lisa Holme, Group SVP, Content & Commercial Strategy, Discovery.

[02/11/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Paradise PD" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The not-so-honorable police officers of Paradise engage in dog blackmail, sperm theft, doughnut shop intimidation and many more unspeakable crimes.

[02/11/21 - 08:32 AM]
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel "The Overstory" Being Developed as a Series for Netflix by David Benioff & D.B. Weiss
The novel is a sweeping work of activism and resistance about a magnificently inventive world that a handful of people learn how to see and are drawn into.

[02/11/21 - 08:29 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Trio Keeps NBC on Top
The network easily wins the evening among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/11/21 - 08:09 AM]
All-Star Renovation Duos Battle It Out in Season Two of HGTV's Mega-Hit Competition Series "Rock the Block"
Host Ty Pennington will referee the action as the experts battle to maximize the value of identical suburban properties with $225,000 and only six weeks to complete their projects.

[02/11/21 - 07:55 AM]
"Social Society": ALLBLK Launches New Variety Talk Show Hosted by Actor Kendall Kyndall
New episodes will air weekly on Mondays beginning February 22.

[02/11/21 - 07:06 AM]
Video: "La Templanza" - Official Teaser - Prime Video Spain
Leonor Watling, Rafael Novoa, Emilio Gutiérrez Caba and Juana Acosta star in the series, due on March 26.

[02/11/21 - 06:47 AM]
HBO Max Scheduled to Launch in 39 Territories Across Latin America in June 2021
At launch, existing HBO GO direct-billed customers, as well as those who are billed through eligible partners will get instant access to HBO Max.

[02/11/21 - 06:26 AM]
Acorn TV with Acorn Media Enterprises Commissions "Agatha Raisin" for Fourth Series from Free@Last TV
The fourth season will include three feature-length episodes and a winter special.

[02/11/21 - 06:21 AM]
ABC News to Launch Groundbreaking Primetime Newscast "Soul of a Nation," First Broadcast Network Newsmagazine on Black Life in America
"Soul of a Nation" comes to Tuesday nights starting this March on ABC.

[02/11/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Waffles + Mochi" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Curious puppet pals Waffles and Mochi travel the world exploring the wonders of food and culture while learning how to cook with fresh ingredients.

[02/11/21 - 05:09 AM]
Maisa Breaks Virtual Read Table of "De Volta aos 15," The New Netflix Dramedy
Based on the novel of the same name by Bruna Vieira, the series is a funny and exciting production that follows Anita's self-discovery and maturity journey.

[02/10/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 10
Updates include: Gina Carano terminated from "The Mandalorian"; Charisma Carpenter, Michelle Trachtenberg allege misconduct against Joss Whedon; and HBO, HBO Max both pass on a pair of projects.

[02/10/21 - 12:19 PM]
Hulu's Spring Original Documentary Slate Features "kid 90" and SXSW Official Selections "WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn" and "Sasquatch"
The three-part "Sasquatch" will premiere Tuesday, April 20 on the streaming service.

[02/10/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Marriage or Mortgage" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the series, premiering March 10, a wedding planner and a real estate agent compete to win the hearts and budgets of spouses-to-be.

[02/10/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Outlander" - Season 6 Is in Production - Starz
Filming on the upcoming season is officially underway.

[02/10/21 - 10:30 AM]
Fuse and OUTtv Announce Premiere Date and Cast for "Shine True"
The series - due on Monday, March 22 - tracks the journeys of trans and non-binary young adults leading up to a big life event.

[02/10/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Announces "The Crime of the Century," A Searing Investigative Work Revealing the Inner Workings of the Multi-Billion Dollar Industry Behind the Opioid Epidemic
The two-part documentary is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable over-production, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates.

[02/10/21 - 09:29 AM]
HBO Drama Series "In Treatment," Starring Uzo Aduba, Returns This May
The new season also features Anthony Ramos, Liza Colón-Zayas, John Benjamin Hickey, Quintessa Swindell and Joel Kinnaman.

[02/10/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO's "Mare of Easttown" Debuts April 18
The seven-part limited series stars Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan, a small-town Pennsylvania detective who investigates a local murder as life crumbles around her.

[02/10/21 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Studios Inks Multi-Year Overall Deal with "The Walking Dead" Producer and Writer Jim Barnes
Under this overall deal, Barnes will continue to serve as co-executive producer on the upcoming 11th and final season of "The Walking Dead" and, additionally, will develop and supervise projects for AMC Studios.

[02/10/21 - 08:33 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Charts in Both Viewers, Demos
A new "NCIS" helps the Eye pull in front among said categories.

[02/10/21 - 08:31 AM]
HBO Max Orders Three Adult Animated Series, "Clone High," "Velma" and "Fired on Mars," Picks Up Two More Seasons of "Close Enough"
The network also reveals four projects in development, including one based on Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack's acclaimed DC comic book series "Cover."

[02/10/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Last Chance U: Basketball" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The series, due on March 10, gives a dynamic and intimate look at the lives of the East Los Angeles JUCO players and their coach, John Mosley.

[02/10/21 - 08:30 AM]
Diamond White Leads Cast of Disney Channel's Highly Anticipated Animated Series "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur"
Alfre Woodard, Libe Barer, Sasheer Zamata, Jermaine Fowler, Fred Tatasciore and Gary Anthony Williams are also among the voice ensemble.

[02/10/21 - 08:03 AM]
CBS Sports and Turner Sports Announce 2021 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game Windows and Programming Schedule
CBS will televise the NCAA Final Four National Semifinals on Saturday, April 3, and then the National Championship on Monday, April 5 at 9:00 PM, ET, from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

[02/10/21 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Tina," An Intimate Portrait of the Legendary Singer Tina Turner, Debuts March 27
The film is a revealing and intimate look at the life and career of musical icon Tina Turner, charting her improbable rise to early fame, her personal and professional struggles throughout her life and her even more improbable resurgence as a global phenomenon in the 1980s.

[02/10/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Yes Day" Starring Jennifer Garner - Official Trailer - Netflix
A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests - with a few ground rules - on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.

[02/10/21 - 06:02 AM]
NBC Olympics to Provide Unprecedented Network Coverage of Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony
Coverage begins on Friday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on NBC.

[02/10/21 - 05:21 AM]
The Creator of "Over the Garden Wall" Is Working on a "Redwall" Adaptation for Netflix
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[02/10/21 - 03:51 AM]
Video: "The Misadventures of Hedi and Cokeman" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A French stoner comedy by Julien Royal with Nassim Lyes and Hedi Bouchenafa, the film is now available on Netflix.

[02/10/21 - 02:32 AM]
"Toast of Tinseltown" Confirmed for BBC One and BBC iPlayer
The six-episode series succeeds "Toast of London," which originally aired between 2013 and 2015.

[02/09/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 9
Updates include: The CW greenlights three pilots, order "The 4400" reboot directly to series; Guy Pearce tapped for HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; and quartet to recur on ABC's "Rebel."

[02/09/21 - 05:10 PM]
"Puppy Bowl XVII" Takes the Gridiron to Deliver Double-Digit Year Over Year Ratings Gains
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/09/21 - 03:44 PM]
First Look: Elle Fanning in Season Two of Hulu's "The Great"
Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning revealed an exciting first look at Empress Catherine the Great in season two of Hulu's Golden Globe and SAG nominated comedy series.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.