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[03/18/21 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 18
Updates include: Canadian import "Burden of Truth" to sign off after four seasons; Dulé Hill cast in ABC's "The Wonder Years" reboot pilot; and Matthew McConaughey in talks to return for "A Time to Kill" sequel TV series at HBO.

[03/18/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ajeeb Daastaans" - Official Teaser - Netflix India
Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

[03/18/21 - 05:20 PM]
Netflix Confirms Casting of Joo Won for Korean Original Series "Carter"
The new original series is about an agent suffering from memory loss who is thrown into the middle of a mysterious mission.

[03/18/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Ride or Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Rei helps the woman she's been in love with for years escape her abusive husband. While on the run, their feelings for each other catch fire.

[03/18/21 - 02:50 PM]
Damon Wayans Jr., Jessy Hodges, Alex Karpovsky & Nate Torrence to Star in TBS' Upcoming Scripted Comedy Pilot, "Kill the Orange-Faced Bear"
The pilot is scheduled to begin shooting in Portland in May.

[03/18/21 - 01:48 PM]
Amazon Prime Video Makes History as the First Streaming Service to Secure an Exclusive National Broadcast Package from the NFL, Becoming the Home for "Thursday Night Football" Beginning in 2023
The number of regular-season games included in the "Thursday Night Football" package is increasing from 11 to 15, with all games airing on Prime Video as part of a Prime membership.

[03/18/21 - 01:42 PM]
Nickelodeon Renews Top-Rated Live-Action Comedy "Danger Force" and Tyler Perry's "Young Dylan"; Net Also Orders Six Additional Episodes of "Side Hustle" for Season One
"Danger Force" will return for 26 new episodes; while "Young Dylan" is due back with 20 episodes.

[03/18/21 - 01:41 PM]
Nickelodeon to Begin Production on "The Loud House: A Very Loud Christmas!" in April; Original Live-Action Holiday TV Movie Based on Emmy Award-Winning Animated Series Premieres November
Casting is currently underway, with Wolfgang Schaeffer tapped to play 11-year-old Lincoln Loud and Jahzir Bruno as Clyde McBride, Lincoln's best friend.

[03/18/21 - 01:40 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights "Warped!," All-New Live-Action Buddy Comedy Series From Co-Creators Kevin Kopelow & Heath Seifert
The series follows Milo, the beloved head geek at popular comic book shop Warped!, who forms an unlikely alliance with his new quirky and excitable co-worker Ruby to create the world's greatest graphic novel.

[03/18/21 - 01:39 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on the New "iCarly" Series for Paramount+; Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett Join Cast Alongside Original Series Stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor and Nathan Kress
The 13-episode season picks up nearly 10 years after the original show ended, and finds Carly Shay, the original influencer, and her friends navigating work, love and their family in their twenties.

[03/18/21 - 01:38 PM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights All-New Comedy Series Starring Teen Sensation Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High; Will Packer Media Set to Produce First Project from Overall Talent Deal
Created by David A. Arnold, the series follows Lay Lay, an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.

[03/18/21 - 01:37 PM]
Nickelodeon Fuels Original Animation Content Slate with Two New Series Greenlights: "ZJ Sparkleton" and "The Hamster Show"
Both series are produced by Nelvana, a world-leading international producer, distributor and licensor of children's animated and live-action content, and slated to premiere on Nickelodeon in the U.S. in 2022, with international markets to follow.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
Nickelodeon Taps All-Star Voice Talent Lineup for Iconic Grown-Up Roles in Brand-New "Rugrats," Debuting Spring 2021 on Paramount+
The latest additions include Nicole Byer, Anna Chlumsky, Tommy Dewey, Tony Hale, Michael McKean, Omar Miller, Natalie Morales, Timothy Simons and Ashley Rae Spillers.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
Fox Corporation Announces New Eleven-Year Media Rights Agreement with the National Football League
The 11-year agreement extends FOX's coverage of premier National Football Conference games, creates new and exclusive holiday games on FOX, and expands FOX's digital rights to enable future direct-to-consumer opportunities as well as NFL programming on FOX's AVOD streaming service Tubi.

[03/18/21 - 01:36 PM]
The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Football League Reach Landmark Long-Term Agreement
ABC/ESPN will carry two Super Bowls (2026, 2030 seasons) as part of a rotation between the NFL's media partners, marking the first time that an ESPN-NFL agreement included such Super Bowl rights.

[03/18/21 - 01:35 PM]
The Nickelodeon Virtual Upfront Show: Bring Your Kids!
"We're applying our commitment to creating relatable characters and content to our upfront presentation so our partners can experience Nickelodeon exactly the way kids do, with surprise, humor and relevance," said Brian Robbins, President, ViacomCBS Kids & Family.

[03/18/21 - 01:31 PM]
A Routine Traffic Stop Sparks an International Manhunt and Exposes the Mexican Cartel at America's Doorsteps in "American Cartel"
The three-part docuseries will begin streaming on Tuesday, March 30 on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real life subscription streaming service now available from Discovery Communications.

[03/18/21 - 01:29 PM]
Second Season of "Undercover Billionaire" Returns to Discovery on Tuesday, April 20
This season, three successful entrepreneurs are betting $1 million that they can go undercover in three different cities, start their own business with just $100 and top the million-dollar mark in just 90 days.

[03/18/21 - 01:24 PM]
NBCUniversal and NFL Reach 11-Year Extension & Expansion for "Sunday Night Football," Primetime TV's #1 Show
In addition, beginning with the upcoming 2021 season, Peacock will stream all NBC "Sunday Night Football" games and the "Football Night in America" studio show.

[03/18/21 - 01:21 PM]
ViacomCBS and NFL Reach New Long-Term Multiplatform Rights Agreement Through the 2033 Season
CBS Sports continues as the home of the NFL's American Football Conference, with all games broadcast on the CBS Television Network and streamed live on Paramount+, ViacomCBS' flagship streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 01:07 PM]
NFL Completes Long-Term Media Distribution Agreements Providing Fans Greater Access to NFL Games Than Ever Before
The new agreements will begin with the 2023 season and run through the 2033 season.

[03/18/21 - 11:20 AM]
Discovery Announces the Return of "Dirty Jobs" with Mike Rowe
The series will premiere later this year on Discovery.

[03/18/21 - 11:00 AM]
OWN Orders New Seasons of Five Unscripted Hits and Greenlights New Series "Young and Gospel"
"Family or Fiancé," "Black Love," "Ready to Love," "Put A Ring On It" and "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" are all due back.

[03/18/21 - 10:49 AM]
Michael Symon Joins Anne Burrell to Mentor Fan Favorite Recruits Toward a Chance at Redemption in "Worst Cooks in America: Best of the Worst"
The six-episode season premieres on Sunday, April 25 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network and streams the same day on discovery+.

[03/18/21 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Animation Genius Bill Plympton Returns to "The Simpsons" with an All-New Couch Gag for the 700th Episode, Airing This Sunday, March 21, on FOX
A secret about Flanders' past is revealed and a never-before-seen room is discovered in the Simpson home in the all-new episode, "Manger Things."

[03/18/21 - 10:07 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Hold Onto Demo Crown
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched overall.

[03/18/21 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Max Orders Two-Part Documentary Series "Untitled Brittany Murphy"
The documentary presents an in-depth, intimate character portrait exploring the life and career and mysterious circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 90's actress and rising star, Brittany Murphy.

[03/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Netflix Makes Room for More Marie Kondo, "Get Organized with The Home Edit" and "Dream Home Makeover"
"Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo" will premiere this summer on the streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Fast & Furious: Spy Racers" - Season 4 Trailer - Netflix
New episodes premiere Friday, April 16 on the streaming service.

[03/18/21 - 09:35 AM]
Red Nose Day Returns Thursday, May 27 Bringing Joy and Hope in Support of Millions of Children Facing Poverty
NBC's special programming will be anchored by an exclusive, fast-paced Red Nose Day episode of "The Wall" at 8:00/7:00c, hosted by Chris Hardwick, a longtime supporter of the campaign.

[03/18/21 - 09:25 AM]
Spectrum Originals Greenlights Paramount Television Studios Produced Drama "Joe Pickett" Starring Michael Dorman
The series follows a game warden (Dorman) and his family as they navigate the changing political and socio-economic climate in a small rural town in Wyoming.

[03/18/21 - 09:02 AM]
"Urban One Honors" Celebrates Women Leading the Change in Its Annual Commemoration of Black Excellence Hosted by Erica Campbell and Roland Martin Set to Air on May 16 at 9 PM ET/8C on TV One and CLEO TV
This year's theme is "Women Leading the Change" and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, leading to impactful change within the Black community.

[03/18/21 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere "The Chi," "Black Monday" and "Flatbush Misdemeanors" on Sunday, May 23
Look for all three series back-to-back starting at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Meet Our New Sitter! - "The Baby-Sitters Club" - Netflix Futures
Kyndra Sanchez is the latest addition to the series.

[03/18/21 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Grants Straight-to-Series Order to New Comedy Series, Starring Emmy Award Winner Maya Rudolph, From Emmy Award-Winning Creators Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard
Rudolph will star as Molly, a woman whose seemingly perfect life is upended after her husband leaves her with nothing but 87 billion dollars.

[03/18/21 - 08:03 AM]
Video: EPIX's(R) Award-Winning Drama Series "Godfather of Harlem" Announces Additional Season Two Casting, Releases Full-Length Trailer
Justin Bartha, Method Man, Annabella Sciorra, Michael Rispoli, Ronald Guttman, Gino Cafarelli, Isaach De Bankolé and Neal Matarazzo are all on tap for the new season.

[03/18/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A single dad and cosmetics brand owner (Jamie Foxx) figures out fatherhood on the fly when his strong-minded teen daughter moves in with him.

[03/18/21 - 08:00 AM]
Discovery, Inc. Names Missy Birns-Halperin Head of Talent Development and Casting for discovery+ Streaming Service
Prior to joining Discovery, she served as EVP, Global Talent Strategy for National Geographic Partners, propelling National Geographic talent into the entertainment world, while also bringing high-profile entertainment talent to the brand.

[03/18/21 - 06:36 AM]
Play Ball: FOX Sports Sets Schedule for 2021 Major League Baseball Regular Season
Starting Saturday, May 22, FOX carries regionalized action on nine Saturdays in prime time.

[03/18/21 - 05:17 AM]
Iain Glen, Emily Hampshire, Martin Compston, Rochenda Sandall, Owen Teale, Richard Pepple, Mark Bonnar, Calvin Demba, Emun Elliott, Abraham Popoola, Stuart McQuarrie and Molly Vevers to Star in "The Rig" for Amazon Prime Video
The series is set to film exclusively in Scotland later this month on an oil rig and at FirstStage Studios in Edinburgh.

[03/18/21 - 05:01 AM]
Peacock Makes All Nine Seasons of "The Office" Available for Free for One Week Only
In honor of its 16th anniversary, Peacock is making all nine seasons of original series available for free for one week only, starting today, March 18.

[03/18/21 - 02:32 AM]
Jakob Oftebro, Ardalan Esmaili, Dar Salim and Erik Enge Starring in Swedish Netflix Film "Black Crab" Together with Noomi Rapace
The Scandinavian action thriller is set in a post-apocalyptic world torn apart by climate change and war.

[03/18/21 - 02:26 AM]
Raul Arevalo and Bruno Gagliasso Will Star in "Santo," The First Netflix Original Series Filmed Between Spain and Brazil
"Santo" is a thrilling crime, action and intriguing thriller series that sometimes resembles terror.

[03/17/21 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 17
Updates include: "Justified" alums to re-team for new Elmore Leonard adaptation at FX; Alice Kremelberg to star in new season of USA's "The Sinner"; and Pam Dawber to recur on "NCIS."

[03/17/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Irul" - Official Trailer - Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir, Darshana Rajendran - Malayalam Film
The movie takes the shape of an old-fashioned whodunit - the kind with mystery, suspense and a house which feels like a mousetrap.

[03/17/21 - 01:48 PM]
Netflix Acquires "He's All That" Starring TikTok Sensation Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan from Miramax
The film will reimagine the original plot of the 1999 teen classic "She's All That."

[03/17/21 - 12:07 PM]
Season One of "Joseline's Cabaret: Miami" Is Coming to WE tv on April 15th at 10 PM ET/PT
The series follows Joseline Hernandez in her hometown of Miami, as she creates a sensual cabaret featuring her own original music and a group of dancers who aren't quite ready to fall in line just yet.

[03/17/21 - 12:02 PM]
Syfy's "Resident Alien" Extends Its Stay on Earth with Season 2 Renewal
The 10-episode first season of "Resident Alien" will wrap on Wednesday, March 31.

[03/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
The Much-Anticipated Final Season of "Younger" to Premiere April 15 on Paramount+
The first four episodes will be available to stream at premiere, with the remaining eight episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

[03/17/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Girlfriend Experience" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Starz
The new season, due on May 2, is set amidst the London tech scene and focuses on Iris, a neuroscience major.







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[03/26/26 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN to Air Celebrating "Pat Summitt: Live Reunion Special," Presented by Eli Lilly and Company, on March 29
The one-hour television special, produced by Omaha Productions, celebrates the remarkable life and lasting impact of Pat Summitt, the iconic Tennessee women's basketball head coach who won eight national championships and helped transform the sport.

[03/26/26 - 07:05 AM]
TLC's "90 Day Fiance" Returns with a Brand-New Cast and High Stakes Love Stories
The new season premieres Sunday, May 10 at 8pm ET/PT on TLC.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Running Point" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
With the championship in sight, Isla must summon all her heart and hustle to outmaneuver chaos in both the locker room and the boardroom.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Paramount+ Sets April 14 Premiere for Original Five-Part Docuseries on American Soccer Legend Clint Dempsey
Through exclusive interviews of Dempsey, those closest to him, and the game's legends with whom he shared the stage, "You Don't Know Where I'm From, Dawg" examines one of the most unique and fiery professional athletes the United States has ever produced.

[03/26/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV's Spanish-Language Crime Drama "Women in Blue" ("Las Azules") Returns for Season Two
Season two will make its global debut with the first episode on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 on Apple TV, followed by one episode weekly through September 30, 2026.

[03/26/26 - 06:55 AM]
Bring a Bud: "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie" Makes Its Exclusive Streaming Debut on Paramount+ April 20
Told through a mix of roadtrip footage, animation and archival clips, the film follows the pair as they recall their lives from childhood to joining forces in the 1960s, all the way until their breakup in the 1980s.

[03/26/26 - 06:11 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Shareholder Meeting Date of April 23, 2026 to Approve Transaction with Paramount Skydance
It also announced that it has commenced mailing of the definitive proxy statement to shareholders in connection with the Special Meeting.

[03/26/26 - 06:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "K-Everything" with Daniel Dae Kim Premieres Saturday, May 9 on CNN International
The series will be available to CNN streaming subscribers on demand in the US beginning Saturday, May 9.

[03/26/26 - 03:05 AM]
"The Truthers," Starring Jose Coronado and Stephanie Magnin, Premieres on Netflix on July 24
What begins as a subtle suspicion eventually turns into a game of cat and mouse that leads a father and his daughter to a point of no return.

[03/26/26 - 02:02 AM]
Video: "Ranma1/2" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Season 3 is coming to Netflix in October 2026.

[03/26/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "AlKhallat+: The Series" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Spanning from the desert to the city, this offbeat comedy anthology tells unique tales of desire, ambition... and those tempted enough to seek them out.

[03/26/26 - 01:14 AM]
HBO Max Is Now Streaming in the UK and Ireland in Major International Expansion
The expansion also marks the service's entry into 12 countries and regions across Asia Pacific - including Bhutan, Fiji, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu - and paves the way for the launch of HBO Max in New Zealand in mid 2026.

[03/25/26 - 11:31 PM]
A Toaster, One Miser & Total Mayhem: Netflix's "Toaster" Starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra Premieres April 15
Most wedding gifts are given, exchanged with a smile, and eventually forgotten. But what happens when the wedding gets called off after the gift exchange - and someone simply refuses to forget their gift?

[03/25/26 - 05:01 PM]
Have a Wish Worth Dying For? Netflix's First Korean YA Horror Series "If Wishes Could Kill" Premieres April 24
Centered on a wish-granting app called Girigo that demands a deadly price, the series blends school-life drama with occult chills and a rising young cast.

[03/25/26 - 04:01 PM]
Ryo Saeba Is Back: Netflix Sets "City Hunter 2" for Worldwide Premiere in 2027
In 2024, the long-awaited first Japanese live-action adaptation premiered on Netflix, reimagining the story in modern-day Shinjuku and depicting how Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki) and Kaori Makimura (Misato Morita) first became partners.