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    [thursday, february 18, 2021]    
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[02/18/21 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 18
Updates include: Kate McKinnon exits Hulu's "The Dropout"; CBS mulls "FBI: International" spin-off series; and "The Flash's" John Wesley Shipp to visit "DC's Stargirl."

[02/18/21 - 03:00 PM]
Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "The Moodys" to Premiere Thursday, April 1, on FOX
Starring and executive-produced by Emmy Award and Golden Globe nominees Denis Leary and Elizabeth Perkins, the series follows a tight-knit, but slightly dysfunctional, family through their misadventures.

[02/18/21 - 12:19 PM]
discovery+ Announces March Programming Slate
In addition to exciting premieres across categories, the March slate includes exclusive titles such as "Cocktails and Tall Tales with Ina Garten and Melissa McCarthy" and OWN's "Super Soul," a spin-off of Oprah Winfrey's Emmy(R)-award winning show.

[02/18/21 - 12:10 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Release New Series Trailers and Images from TCA
Get your first look at "Bloodlands," "Creepshow," "Millennials" and "Kevin Can F**k Himself."

[02/18/21 - 11:09 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases New Full-Length Teaser Trailer for "Godfather of Harlem" Season 2 and Announces Premiere Date of April 18
The new season finds Bumpy Johnson battling the New York Crime Families for control of the lucrative and murderous "French Connection," the pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor.

[02/18/21 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Orders "The Celebrity Dating Game" Hosted by Actress and Singer-Songwriter Zooey Deschanel and Multiple Grammy(R)-Winning Singer-Songwriter Michael Bolton
Offering the same iconic feel as the original classic dating show, each episode follows two celebrities who each pick one lucky suitor from a hidden panel of three bachelors and/or bachelorettes based on answers to a variety of questions.

[02/18/21 - 09:30 AM]
TLC's Newest Family "The Blended Bunch" Find Love After Devastating Loss as Two Widows Combine Their 11 Children Into One Family
Premiering on Tuesday, March 16, the series will feature the Shemwells, a large, newly blended family that will face all kinds of challenges as they merge 11 children under one roof and adjust to a new life in Utah.

[02/18/21 - 09:13 AM]
Jamie Foxx Returns to His TV Sitcom Roots in "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!", A New Comedy Coming to Netflix on April 14
David Alan Grier and Kyla-Drew also star in the series.

[02/18/21 - 09:09 AM]
William Hurt, Maude Apatow and More Join the Cast of AMC's "Pantheon"
AMC Studios also announced that it has entered into an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with series creator and showrunner Craig Silverstein to develop and produce new series for AMC Networks' Entertainment Group as well as other content companies.

[02/18/21 - 09:08 AM]
Bill Nighy Set to Narrate BBC America's "Meerkat Manor: Rise of the Dynasty"
A co-production with Oxford Scientific Films, the 13, half-hour episodes will premiere this summer as part of BBC America's "Wonderstruck" programming line-up.

[02/18/21 - 09:07 AM]
AMC, BBC America, IFC and WE tv Announce Upcoming Premiere Dates for New and Returning Original Series and Specials
Several series will be available early on AMC+, the company's new premium streaming bundle.

[02/18/21 - 09:06 AM]
"Covenant": ALLBLK Greenlights Anthology Drama Series Based on Classic Bible Stories from Kaye Singleton
Each episode will reimagine a classic story as it would take place in the modern world - challenging viewers to examine how sacred lessons of faith and love fit into today's society.

[02/18/21 - 09:05 AM]
AMC and Alibi Commission New Serial Killer Thriller "Ragdoll" from Sid Gentle Films
The pitch black and darkly witted thriller will be adapted into six parts, with a writing team led by Freddy Syborn.

[02/18/21 - 09:04 AM]
Shudder's Monster Hit "Creepshow" Renewed for a Third Season
The renewal comes ahead of the series' season two debut on Shudder and AMC+, the premium streaming bundle, on April 1, with new episodes airing each week.

[02/18/21 - 09:03 AM]
Shudder and AMC Announce Greenlight of Untitled Black Horror Anthology
The project will feature new work from both established and emerging talents, expanding on a legacy of Black genre filmmaking whose first hundred years was explored in Shudder's critically acclaimed 2019 documentary, "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror."

[02/18/21 - 09:02 AM]
AMC+ Scores a Trio of Acclaimed Crime Dramas Making Exclusive U.S. Debuts on the Premium Streaming Bundle This Year
BRON Studios' and Headline Pictures' "Kin," starring Charlie Cox, Clare Dunne and BAFTA-nominated actor Aidan Gillen, will launch this fall as an AMC+ Original.

[02/18/21 - 09:01 AM]
New Series, Films, Specials and More from AMC Networks' Suite of Targeted Streaming Services This Spring
This spring, AMC Networks' targeted streaming services will bring viewers an extensive catalogue of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, highly-anticipated films and timely collections on AMC+, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, Shudder and Sundance Now.

[02/18/21 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Set Series Regulars for "Power Book IV: Force"
The latest spin-off centers on fan-favorite character Tommy Egan, played by Joseph Sikora, after he cuts ties and puts New York in his rearview mirror for good.

[02/18/21 - 08:59 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights "Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre" (working title) to Air to Coincide with the 100th Anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre Tragic Events
The network will also join the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation, Endeavor, RedFlight Innovation and Values Partnerships to create an educational and experiential campaign focused on the history and legacy of Tulsa's Black Wall street.

[02/18/21 - 08:22 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Dramas Keep NBC on Top
The network takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/18/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Mortal Kombat" - Official Restricted Trailer - HBO Max
"Mortal Kombat" is in theaters April 16 and streaming exclusively on HBO Max at 12:01 am PT/3:01 am ET.

[02/18/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Fate: The Winx Saga" - Season 2 Is Coming! - Netflix
Determined to master their enchanting powers, a group of teens navigate rivalry, romance and supernatural studies at Alfea, a magical boarding school.

[02/18/21 - 07:14 AM]
MotorTrend Greenlights "Motor MythBusters," Spinoff of Iconic "MythBusters" Series
Starring former "MythBusters" alum Tory Belleci, mechanic Faye Hadley, and engineer and professional race car driver Bisi Ezerioha, the eight-episode series is slated to premiere in the third quarter of 2021 and is being produced by Beyond Productions.

[02/18/21 - 07:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Readies New Series "Baby Shark's Big Show!" and Renews Top Hits from Powerhouse Preschool Portfolio
Nick has greenlit a second season of "Santiago of the Seas," a fourth season of "Blue's Clues & You!" and a ninth season of "PAW Patrol," which was the number-one preschool series on all TV last year.

[02/18/21 - 06:45 AM]
Lara Spencer Helps Homeowners Turn Mountains of Stuff Into Stacks of Cash in New HGTV Series "Everything But the House"
Look for the series to premiere with back-to-back episodes on Friday, March 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/17/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 17
Updates include: CBS to wrap "Mom," "NCIS: New Orleans" in May; HBO Max mulls "Constantine" reboot series; and Minnie Driver boards "Modern Love" at Amazon.

[02/17/21 - 01:08 PM]
Video: WE tv Reveals Firstlook Supertease and Key Art for "Waka & Tammy: What the Flocka" Season Two Premering Thursday, March 18 at 9PM ET/PT
With the pandemic wreaking havoc across the world, its impact begins affecting both Waka and Tammy's relationship and their financial stability.

[02/17/21 - 01:01 PM]
YouTube Doubles Down on Telling Real Stories in 2021 with Pick Up of New and Returning Original Series
The new slate showcases the global platform's commitment to partnering with YouTube Creators, musicians, and artists to tell authentic and dynamic stories centered on music, personalities, learning and families.

[02/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Wednesday Addams Takes Center Stage in New Netflix Live-Action Series
Director Tim Burton and writers Al Gough and Miles Millar are among the featured auspices.

[02/17/21 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Girls5eva" - Official Teaser - Peacock Original
Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell star in the comedy, from creator Meredith Scardino.

[02/17/21 - 10:35 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Presents Special Documentary: "RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down" Airing Friday, February 26th at 8 PM ET/PT on VH1
The stand-alone documentary captures the raw emotions surrounding the extraordinary experience; from the combination of hope and anxiety of the early days, to creative challenges prepping and executing the show, and an ultimate sense of celebration and gratitude.

[02/17/21 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Renews Popular Monday Night Comedy Block for the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season
"The Neighborhood" and "Bob (Hearts) Abishola" are both due back.

[02/17/21 - 10:03 AM]
Netflix and Higher Ground Productions Present "Worth" Starring Michael Keaton
The film is based on Kenneth Feinberg's memoir entitled "What Is Life Worth."

[02/17/21 - 10:01 AM]
WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline "Redraw Your World"
These new originals add to the over 3,000 hours of premium library content also coming to all of WarnerMedia's platforms.

[02/17/21 - 09:03 AM]
Peacock Unveils New Unscripted, Comedy, True Crime and Sports Series at TCA
New unscripted series "Ex Rated" has been picked up with host and executive producer Andy Cohen, and highly anticipated "Real Housewives of Miami" is in development.

[02/17/21 - 09:02 AM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Nightwatch" From Executive Producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions Returns to New Orleans for New Season Following the City's Brave First Responders
The new season will premiere Thursday, March 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Zendaya to Be Honored with 5th Annual SeeHer Award at 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards
The honor will be presented by her "Malcolm & Marie" co-star John David Washington during the live ceremony on Sunday, March 7.

[02/17/21 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Claim Demo Honors
The network's new lineup holds off the competition among adults 18-49.

[02/17/21 - 08:22 AM]
Crackle Plus Announces Jeff Meier as Head of Programming
Meier comes from Sony Pictures where he was general manager and senior vice president of programming, heading up content efforts for their brands getTV, Sony Movie Channel, and cineSony.

[02/17/21 - 08:02 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Global Superstar Justin Bieber Set as Headline Performer at "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021"
Hosted by actor, comedian and "Saturday Night Live" legend Kenan Thompson, this year's event will air live on Saturday, March 13.

[02/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon's Hit Preschool Series "The Adventures of Paddington" Returns for Season Two Friday, Feb. 19
Season two will continue to follow the always curious and kind Paddington, as he explores different parts of London, meets new friends, discovers exciting inventions and learns important lessons.

[02/17/21 - 07:48 AM]
Vice Distribution Announces First Spring Slate
The slate features 250 hours of new premium non-scripted content from across Vice Media Group including true crime, investigative documentary, current affairs and politics, as well as pop culture and entertainment.

[02/17/21 - 07:21 AM]
Hulu Announces Series Regulars for Upcoming Series "Conversations with Friends" Based on Sally Rooney's Award-Winning Debut Novel
Newcomer Alison Oliver will star alongside Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke.

[02/17/21 - 05:31 AM]
New Original Stories Celebrating Iconic and Beloved Stars, A Three Night Royal Event, A Submarine Thriller and Tales from the Titanic Power March 2021 Premieres
"We're excited to have Kim Cattrall, Valerie Bertinelli and Victor Garber as storytellers for fascinating looks at legendary celebrity Marilyn Monroe, the game changing The Golden Girls and the real lives intertwined with the Titanic," said Steve Cheskin.

[02/17/21 - 12:34 AM]
Netflix Rides the Wave with "New Gods: Nezha Reborn"
The film premiered theatrically this past weekend over the Lunar New Year holiday.

[02/16/21 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 16
Updates include: Aaron Eckhart to play Gerald Ford in Showtime's "The First Lady"; CBS eyes "NCIS: Hawaii" spin-off; and Archie Panjabi joins the cast of TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[02/16/21 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces "DOTA: Dragon's Blood" Anime Series Based on the Popular Video-Game Franchise by Valve
The eight-episode anime series is set to launch globally on March 25.

[02/16/21 - 03:30 PM]
Disney's Acclaimed "DuckTales" Culminates in an Epic 90-Minute Series Finale on Monday, March 15
Executive produced by Matt Youngberg and co-executive produced by Francisco Angones, the Emmy(R) Award-nominated "DuckTales" team wrapped production after 75 episodes and more than 15 shorts.

[02/16/21 - 02:20 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights the Original Movie "Torn from Her Arms" Based on the True Story of a Mother and Daughter Separated at the Border in Partnership with OZY Media
Originally covered by OZY's reporting arm, "Torn from Her Arms" marks OZY's first foray into scripted programming and an expansion of their already robust television catalog.

[02/16/21 - 01:01 PM]
Australia's Best Surf Spots Will Be the Key to "Surviving Summer"
Netflix's latest made in Australia title follows Summer Torres, a fierce Brooklyn teen who's just been sent Down Under to live with family friends the Gibsons, in a tiny coastal town on the Great Ocean Road.







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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.