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[05/28/21 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 28
Updates include: Miles Teller to lead "The Offer" at Paramount+; Gabrielle Dennis set to star in NBC's "Someone Out There"; and Freddie Stroma boards HBO Max's "Peacemaker."

[05/28/21 - 09:04 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals, Exclusives, Movies, and Series for June
Highlights include the launch of documentary series "Promiseland," starring NBA rookie Ja Morant as he navigates the perils of the 2019-2020 season.

[05/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Look Teaser and Character Posters for "Gossip Girl," Debuting July 8
The series is based on the bestselling novels by Cecily von Ziegesar and the original show, developed by Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage, which ran from 2007-2012 on The CW.

[05/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The A List" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Fact and fiction intertwine as Mia, Dev, Petal, Alex and others attempt to reunite - and re-examine what really happened on Peregrine Island.

[05/28/21 - 07:00 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of June 7 and June 14
New seasons of "Murder in the Heartland" and "A Time to Kill" are among the latest additions to the streaming service.

[05/28/21 - 06:02 AM]
Rupert Evans Joins the Cast of "Bridgerton" as Edmund Bridgerton
Edmund Bridgerton is the loving and devoted husband of Violet Bridgerton and an endlessly patient and kind father who takes special pride in guiding his eldest son Anthony through life.

[05/28/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: BET+ Original - "A Luv Tale" Trailer
Watch how this love triangle unfolds through friendship, sisterhood, and drama in "A Luv Tale" on BET+ premiering June 3, only on BET+

[05/28/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Katla" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The catastrophic eruption of subglacial volcano Katla turns a nearby community's world upside down as mysteries begin to emerge from the ice.

[05/27/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 27
Updates include: NBC cancels "Debris" after one season; Trevante Rhodes is Hulu's "Iron Mike"; and Alana Bright to star in FOX's "Our Kind of People."

[05/27/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ray" - Official Teaser - Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Kay Kay Menon & Harshvarrdhan Kapoor
Some of the best directors come together to create an epic anthology as an ode to one of the greatest storytellers of all time - Satyajit Ray.

[05/27/21 - 03:16 PM]
Video: "September Mornings" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The five, 30-minute episodes tell the journey of Cassandra, who starts to see things get on track in her life.

[05/27/21 - 02:00 PM]
NBC Olympics to Present Record Coverage of U.S. Olympic Team Trials Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
NBC Olympics' 85.25 hours of programming is the most ever for the Team Trials, topping the 76.5 hours of coverage prior to the Rio Olympics in 2016.

[05/27/21 - 01:57 PM]
Peacock Gives Straight-to-Series Order for New Drama "Mrs. Davis," from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, Produced by Warner Bros. Television
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, the series is an exploration of faith versus technology - an epic battle of biblical and binary proportions.

[05/27/21 - 01:46 PM]
Emmy(R) Winner Kyle Chandler to Star in Showtime(R) Series "Super Pumped"
Chandler will star as Bill Gurley, the plainspoken, brilliant Texan venture capitalist who bets his sterling reputation on Uber's success - and then has to live with the consequences.

[05/27/21 - 01:25 PM]
Mary Carillo, Andrea Joyce & Jimmy Roberts Continue Distinguished Decades-Long Service as Olympic Commentators on Team NBC This Summer in Tokyo
Carillo and Roberts will serve as correspondents in Tokyo, while Joyce serves as a reporter at the gymnastics competition and handles play-by-play for rhythmic gymnastics.

[05/27/21 - 01:13 PM]
Season Six of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Returns for a "Knotty" Summer on Monday, June 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Catch up on the first four seasons of "Below Deck Mediterranean" currently on Peacock with season five being added on June 14.

[05/27/21 - 01:04 PM]
Lifetime Celebrates Pride Month
Encore airings of two powerful original movies are also planned for June - the GLAAD Award nominated "Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story"; and the GLAAD Award winning "Prayers for Bobby," starring Sigourney Weaver, will air this June.

[05/27/21 - 12:19 PM]
Shudder Original Event Series "Slasher: Flesh & Blood," Starring Horror Legend David Cronenberg, to Premiere Thursday, August 12
The series follows a wealthy, dysfunctional family that gathers for a reunion on a secluded island only to learn they'll be pitted against one another in a cruel game of life and death, all while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer.

[05/27/21 - 12:00 PM]
The Broadcast Premiere of Ava DuVernay's Epic Academy Award-Nominated Film "Selma" to Air as the "CBS Sunday Night Movie" June 20
"It's an honor for CBS to present the broadcast debut of Ava DuVernay's powerful, important and celebrated film Selma, which was distributed by our colleagues at Paramount Pictures," said the network's Noriko Kelley.

[05/27/21 - 11:47 AM]
Marvel Studios Confirms Oscar Isaac to Lead "Moon Knight"
The company took to social media with the announcement.

[05/27/21 - 11:35 AM]
Saturdays Start Stronger Than Ever with FOX College Football
The 2021 FOX Sports college football lineup is headlined by some of the sport's most-anticipated non-conference matchups and rivalry showdowns.

[05/27/21 - 11:34 AM]
"Breeders" Renewed for Season Three on FX
The series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, which recently completed its second season, is set to return next year.

[05/27/21 - 11:32 AM]
ESPN Networks' Dynamic Early Season College Football Schedule: Unrivaled Slate of the Biggest Rivalries, Conference Championship Games and Postseason Action Set for All ESPN Platforms
ESPN will carry approximately 1,000 regular season games across all networks, gearing up for the return of a 40-game Bowl Season schedule that includes the exclusive presentation of the College Football Playoff Semifinals.

[05/27/21 - 11:24 AM]
Award-Winning Eco-Thriller "Chasing the Thunder" Streams on discovery+ June 8 to Mark World Ocean Day
The real-life eco-thriller propels audiences to the edge of a vast frontier to witness an epic 110-day high seas adrenaline chase across three oceans and two seas.

[05/27/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: First Teaser Promo for "Fantasy Island," Premiering Tuesday, August 10 at 9/8c on FOX
A modern drama series, "Fantasy Island" takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.

[05/27/21 - 10:17 AM]
discovery+ Announces June Programming Slate
New series include Bryan and Michael Voltaggio in "Battle of the Brothers" and Michelle Buteau in "Weekend Getaway with Michelle Buteau" executive produced by Queen Latifah.

[05/27/21 - 10:01 AM]
MTV News to Premiere "With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together" That Explores Antisemitism Through the Lives of Four Young Jewish Activists at the Forefront of Fighting Against Hate and Fighting for Equality
Hosted by Laurie Segall for MTV News, the special premieres Monday, May 31 at 10pm ET on MTV, and will be simulcast across MTV2, VH1, and the Smithsonian Channel.

[05/27/21 - 09:15 AM]
365 Days of HBO Max
In the year since rollout, the platform has undergone a remarkable evolution and hit several significant benchmarks, adding 11.1 million HBO/HBO Max subscribers over the past year to surpass 44 million in the US (as of end of Q1).

[05/27/21 - 09:05 AM]
Meet More of the Cast from Netflix Upcoming Series "First Kill"
The latest additions include Elizabeth Mitchell, Will Swenson, Gracie Dzienny and Dylan McNamara.

[05/27/21 - 09:04 AM]
Showtime(R) to Stream Over 50 Hours of LGBTQ+ Programming for Free During Pride Month
Additionally, Showtime and the Human Rights Campaign have announced they will expand their collaboration on "Queer to Stay," an initiative launched last year to support and preserve businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community.

[05/27/21 - 09:01 AM]
BET Announces Official Nominations for the "BET Awards" 2021
This year's nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.

[05/27/21 - 09:00 AM]
The Academy and ABC Set March 27, 2022, as New Show Date for 94th Oscars(R)
The show, which will air live on ABC from the Dolby(R) Theatre in Hollywood, was originally scheduled for February 27, 2022.

[05/27/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The House of Flowers, The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The De La Mora siblings concoct a mischievous plan to break into their old family home to retrieve a hidden treasure of significant importance.

[05/27/21 - 08:00 AM]
ABC Is Season's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 2nd Year in a Row in Adults 18-49
During the 2020-2021 season, ABC ranks as the season's No. 1 entertainment network for the 2nd year in a row among Adults 18-49 (0.9/6) excluding sports programming.

[05/27/21 - 07:33 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for "Physical," New Apple Original Series Starring Rose Byrne and Created By Annie Weisman
"Physical" will premiere with the first three episodes on June 18, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/27/21 - 07:17 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers the Hidden History Behind the World's Most Iconic Cities in "Searching for Secrets"
In this six-part series, we span the globe, visiting the world's most famous cities and unearthing secret histories full of remarkable stories, weird characters, and surprising anecdotes.

[05/27/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 4 - Terry Silver Returns - Netflix
Have patience. He's just getting everything rolling. Terry Silver returns to the dojo for "Cobra Kai IV."

[05/27/21 - 06:47 AM]
"Shark Week" Swims Off July 11 on Discovery with Most Hours of Shark Programming Ever
In addition, celebrities including William Shatner, Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, the cast of Jackass and many others will be diving into the water for extraordinary shark adventures.

[05/27/21 - 06:15 AM]
Redbox Expands Redbox Free Live TV with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Content
Free Live TV is available on Redbox.com, Roku, iOS and Android devices; Apple TV, Android TV, Vizio Smart TVs, LG TVs, Xbox One, and Chromecast.

[05/27/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Inks First Ever Pay-One Window Rights Deal with Saban Films
Saban's first film to premiere on The Roku Channel will be "Echo Boomers" starring two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Shannon and Patrick Schwarzenegger on June 15.

[05/27/21 - 05:24 AM]
Video: "Jungle Cruise" - Official Trailer 2
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in the film, due in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access July 30.

[05/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 26
Updates include: Michiel Huisman cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; Christopher McDonald latest cast in "Secret Invasion" at Disney+; and Parker Posey tapped for HBO Max's "The Staircase."

[05/26/21 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Around Town" Teaser - "Dexter" - Showtime
Nice to meet you, Jim Lindsay. America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back in a new 10-episode limited series coming this fall.

[05/26/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "So Not Worth It" - Official Teaser - Netflix
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.

[05/26/21 - 01:40 PM]
Music to Fans' Ears: "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" Binge Fest
All 25 episodes of the critically acclaimed series will air on E! back-to-back, beginning with the pilot episode on Sunday, May 30 at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

[05/26/21 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
Watch stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke answer some burning questions about the series, and make an exciting announcement.

[05/26/21 - 12:31 PM]
Chris Noth to Reprise Role of Mr. Big in Max Original "And Just Like That..." from Executive Producer Michael Patrick King
Said King: "How could we ever do a new chapter of the 'Sex and the City' story without our Mr. Big?"

[05/26/21 - 12:16 PM]
Video: "Leverage: Redemption" - Official Trailer - IMDb TV - Coming July 9
In this new iteration and new world, the "Leverage" crew have watched as the rich and powerful continue to take what they want without consequence.

[05/26/21 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Is the Official Home for the Summer Games with Four New Series, Three Returning Favorites and an Hourlong Olympic-Themed Special
New additions include "Family Game Fight!" hosted by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard on Wednesday, August 11.

[05/26/21 - 11:30 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Chef Boot Camp" Starring Breakout Talent Cliff Crooks for Second Season
Production on the eight-episode second season will begin this summer.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.