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    [tuesday, july 13, 2021]    
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[07/13/21 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 13
Updates include: Oliver Hudson joins FOX's "The Cleaning Lady"; Jennifer Carpenter to return for Showtime's "Dexter" revival; and Amazon passes on its Nicolas Cage-led Joe Exotic project.

[07/13/21 - 02:55 PM]
MLB on ESPN: Most-Watched T-Mobile Home Run Derby Since 2017
Viewership for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby was up 13 percent from 2019 and up 19 percent from 2018.

[07/13/21 - 11:01 AM]
Special Episode of "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" Explores Luke Skywalker's Return in the Season 2 Finale
"Making of the Season 2 Finale" debuts Wednesday, August 25 on Disney+.

[07/13/21 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces Powerhouse Singer Jordin Sparks to Star in All-New Original Movie, "A Christmas Treasure"
The film will premiere as part of the network's "Countdown to Christmas" programming event.

[07/13/21 - 08:51 AM]
73rd Emmy Awards Complete Nominations List
"The Crown" and "The Mandalorian" tied for the top spot for program nominations with 24 followed by "WandaVision" (23), "The Handmaid's Tale" (21), "Saturday Night Live" (21), "Ted Lasso" (20), "Lovecraft Country" (18), "The Queen's Gambit" (18) and "Mare of Easttown" (16).

[07/13/21 - 08:16 AM]
Netflix and Universal Extend Animated Film License Deal
The Netflix window will begin after a four month Peacock window.

[07/13/21 - 08:16 AM]
Nick Barrotta, Kaye Singleton, and Russell Thomas Join Season Three of BET's Hit Series "Tyler Perry's The Oval" as Series Regulars
"Tyler Perry's The Oval" returns with new episodes Tuesday, July 20 at 9:00/8:00c on BET and BET Her.

[07/13/21 - 08:02 AM]
Mary Welch Fox Stasik Pushes Design Boundaries in New HGTV Series "Breaking Bland" Premiering Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 9 and 9:30pm ET/PT
The seven-episode series will follow Mary Welch, who once worked for top interior designers in New York, as she uses her eclectic, big-city style to create colorful custom designs that are authentic to each client and pushes them way out of their comfort zone.

[07/13/21 - 07:36 AM]
Viewership for NBA Finals Game 3 on ABC Up 51 Percent from Last Year
Through three games, the 2021 NBA Finals is averaging 9,000,000 viewers, up 33 percent from last year.

[07/13/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Behind the Attraction" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The first five episodes are streaming July 21.

[07/13/21 - 06:56 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Announces New UK Original Comedy-Drama Series "Mammals" Written by Jez Butterworth and Starring James Corden, Sally Hawkins, Melia Kreiling, Colin Morgan, Henry Lloyd-Hughes and Samuel Anderson
Directed by Stephanie Laing and produced by Street Hassle in association with Vertigo Films and Fulwell 73, the series will launch exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.

[07/13/21 - 06:26 AM]
Kids' Sensations "CoCoMelon" and "Little Baby Bum" Get All-New Animated Series and Specials on Netflix
"CoComelon Lane" and "Little Baby Bum: Music Time" are among the new offerings.

[07/13/21 - 05:00 AM]
"A Quiet Place Part II" Is Now Streaming on Paramount+
In addition to its current theatrical release, the film is available to stream for Paramount+ subscribers in the U.S.

[07/13/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Shiny_Flakes: The Teenage Drug Lord" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Max S. reveals how he built a drug empire from his childhood bedroom as a teen in the real story behind the series "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)."

[07/12/21 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 12
Updates include: HBO Max's "DMZ," "Julia" fill out casts; FOX gives pilot order to "The Last Policeman" adaptation; and Amazon renews "Luxe Listings Sydney" for second season.

[07/12/21 - 01:03 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders "I Love This for You" to Series Starring Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon
Bayer co-created the series with Emmy nominee and two-time Peabody winner Jeremy Beiler, who will executive produce.

[07/12/21 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Explained" (Season 3) - Official Trailer - Netflix
From monarchies to mea culpas, pooches to plastic surgery, explore a wide range of fascinating topics in this celebrity-narrated docuseries.

[07/12/21 - 12:28 PM]
The Premiere Episode of HBO Max's "Gossip Girl" Is the Most-Watched Max Original Series Since Launch Over Its First Weekend of Availability
Within an hour of the episode's premiere, the show was trending # 1 nationwide on Twitter, continuing as a Top 5 trend through mid-day.

[07/12/21 - 12:04 PM]
WE tv Is the #1 Cable Network with Women on Friday Nights for the First Half of 2021
WE tv has also been the #1 cable network with Black women on Friday nights since 2019.

[07/12/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "The Deceived" - Official Trailer - Starz
Do you believe in ghosts? Don't miss the thrilling premiere on Sunday, July 18.

[07/12/21 - 11:36 AM]
"Diary of a Future President" Starts Its Second Term When Season Two Premieres August 18 on Disney+
Executive producer Gina Rodriguez directs the second season's first episode and also stars as grown-up Elena.

[07/12/21 - 11:00 AM]
Award-Winning Producer Jesse Collins Named Showrunner of the "2021 American Music Awards"
The world's largest fan-voted awards show returns to ABC, live on Sunday, November 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), and will feature global superstars and the hottest genre-spanning performances as it rings in its 49th year.

[07/12/21 - 10:55 AM]
CBS Announces Fall 2021-2022 Primetime Premiere Dates
The network will roll out the strategic launches of five new shows and 22 returning series over several weeks.

[07/12/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Reality Dating Series "FBoy Island," Hosted by Nikki Glaser, Debuting July 29
The first three episodes of the ten-episode series debut Thursday, July 29 on HBO Max, followed by three additional episodes on August 5, leading up to the final four episodes on August 12.

[07/12/21 - 09:59 AM]
Starz Greenlights Second Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Ahead of Series Premiere on July 18
The season renewal comes amidst strong demand for the upcoming premiere of the third book in the growing "Power" Universe franchise.

[07/12/21 - 09:59 AM]
Production Has Begun on the Paramount+ Limited Event Series "The Offer"
The series stars Miles Teller as Albert S. Ruddy, Matthew Goode as Robert Evans, Dan Fogler as Francis Ford Coppola, Burn Gorman as Charles Bluhdorn, Colin Hanks as Barry Lapidus, Giovanni Ribisi as Joe Colombo and Juno Temple as Bettye McCartt.

[07/12/21 - 09:10 AM]
The "73rd Emmy(R) Awards" to Return with Live Audience and Cedric the Entertainer as Host for Broadcast on CBS, Sunday, Sept. 19
Emmy Award-nominated producers Reginald Hudlin and Ian Stewart will executive produce and Hamish Hamilton will direct the telecast for production companies Done+Dusted and Hudlin Entertainment.

[07/12/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pray Away" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Survivors and ex-leaders of the so-called "conversion therapy" movement speak out about its harm to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence.

[07/12/21 - 08:31 AM]
The SpringHill Company and Genius Entertainment Partner with Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Films to Produce New Live-Action Movie, "Fantasy Football"
In "Fantasy Football," 15-year-old Carmen Coleman (Marsai Martin) discovers she can control her professional football player dad's prowess on the field through her video game.

[07/12/21 - 08:30 AM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on New "The Fairly OddParents" Series for Paramount+, Combining Live-Action and Animation
The 13-episode first season will pick up years after the original series ended and follow Timmy Turner's cousin, Vivian "Viv" Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Ragland, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Wanda and Cosmo.

[07/12/21 - 08:29 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "The J Team," A New Live-Action Musical Starring Pop Star and Social Media Sensation JoJo Siwa, to Premiere September 3
Tisha Campbell-Martin, Laura Soltis, Julia Marley, Kerrynton Jones and Kiara T. Romero also star in the film.

[07/12/21 - 08:04 AM]
A&E Sets August Return for Two Groundbreaking Documentary Series That Offer Unique Perspectives of the Justice System
"Accused: Guilty or Innocent" and "Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole" are both due back next month.

[07/12/21 - 07:32 AM]
Viewership for NBA Finals Game 2 on ABC Up 41 Percent From Last Year
Through two games, the 2021 NBA Finals is averaging 8,970,000 viewers, up 26 percent from last year.

[07/12/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Hit & Run" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A man searching for the truth behind his wife's death becomes caught up in a dangerous web of secrets and intrigue stretching from New York to Tel Aviv.

[07/12/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Valeria" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The four friends support and lift each other up as they each make momentous decisions that will affect their respective careers and love lives.

[07/11/21 - 03:00 PM]
Marvel Studios' "Black Widow" Surpasses $215M Between Box Office and Disney+ Premier Access
Over $60M was accounted for by Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally.

[07/09/21 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 9
Updates include: Netflix pulls the plug on "Cursed"; Kumail Nanjiani attached to star in FX's "Homeland Elegies"; and Devon Terrell tapped for HBO Max's "Rap Sh*t."

[07/09/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of July 19 and July 26
Said offerings include the three-episode launch of "Citizen P.I." on Tuesday, July 27.

[07/09/21 - 01:00 PM]
All the News and Reveals That Broke Out of WitcherCon
"The Witcher" returns for season two December 17 on Netflix.

[07/09/21 - 12:11 PM]
Moonbug and Amazon Expand Blippi's Universe with New Original Series, Premiering Exclusively to Amazon Kids+ Subscribers
The two companies are creating a new, long-form episodic series called "Blippi's Treehouse," which will premiere exclusively on the Amazon Kids+ streaming service at a future date.

[07/09/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Jett" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Fresh out of prison, world-class thief Daisy "Jett" Kowalski (Carla Gugino) is ready to put her past behind her and get on the straight and narrow.

[07/09/21 - 12:00 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Good Witch" Series Finale Set for Sunday, July 25
In the series finale, the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others in "The Wedding."

[07/09/21 - 11:31 AM]
Video: HBO Max Launches a "Summer of Unscripted" with Premiere Dates and First Look Sizzle for "FBOY Island," "The Hype" and "Sweet Life: Los Angeles"
They'll launch Thursday, July 29, August 12 and August 19, respectively.

[07/09/21 - 10:40 AM]
Cowboys of the Prehistoric Wild West: Discovery's "Dino Hunters" Returns with More Dinosaurs, Treasure and Hidden History
The dino hunting cowboys are back and ready to dig up more prehistoric treasure across the Wild West.

[07/09/21 - 09:25 AM]
HBO Max Releases "And Just Like That..." First Look Image as Production Begins in NYC
The 10-episode series features Sarah Jessica Parker reprising the role of "Carrie Bradshaw," Cynthia Nixon as "Miranda Hobbes," and Kristin Davis as "Charlotte York."

[07/09/21 - 08:13 AM]
NBC Announces Athletes and Commentators for "Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers" Premiering Wednesday, July 21
The one-hour special will follow the Jonas Brothers as they pursue their Olympic dreams.

[07/09/21 - 07:35 AM]
AMC Networks Greenlights "Dark Winds" as a New Series for AMC+ and AMC
Executive producers include George R.R. Martin, Robert Redford, Tina Elmo and Vince Gerardis.

[07/09/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Swarm" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A single mother breeds locusts as high-protein food, but has trouble getting them to reproduce - until she finds they have a taste for blood.

[07/09/21 - 06:05 AM]
Per-Olav Sorensen Directs Feature Film "Royalteen" for Netflix
The project is a love story about living with your mistakes, conquering your fears and breaking the internet.

[07/09/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Sweet Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
He lost the love of his life to a pharmaceutical company's greed. Now his daughter is without a mother, and he's without justice. For now.







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[10/21/25 - 09:04 AM]
"Surviving Mormonism with Heather Gay" Premieres Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 9:15 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
All three parts will drop exclusively on Peacock on November 12.

[10/21/25 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Honors Veterans Day with Two-Hour Event "The Warfighters: Battle Stories" Premiering Monday, November 10 at 8/7c
Blending raw first-person accounts from Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALs, and Marines with archival footage and cinematic recreations, these stories are told entirely in the voices of the men who lived them.

[10/21/25 - 08:12 AM]
Fulwell Entertainment's Uninterrupted, 4.4.Forty Media and State Farm Present "On the Rise: JuJu Watkins" Season 2 on NBC and Peacock
All four episodes will be available exclusively on Peacock after the premiere of Episodes 1 and 2 on Saturday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. CT on NBC.

[10/21/25 - 08:08 AM]
Video: New Season Three Trailer for Acclaimed, BAFTA-Winning Drama "Blue Lights"
The season will premiere November 13 with episodes dropping weekly through on December 18.

[10/21/25 - 07:05 AM]
Apple's Beloved Comedy "Shrinking" Returns for Season Three on January 28, 2026
In addition to the ensemble cast, season three brings back guest stars Goldstein, Damon Wayans Jr., Wendie Malick and Cobie Smulders, along with new additions Jeff Daniels and multi-award winner and activist Michael J. Fox.

[10/21/25 - 06:40 AM]
Apple TV Announces "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," An All-New Holiday Special
The special features a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons that includes a harmonious duet of the classic, beloved "Fraggle Rock" song "Our Melody" with Gobo, along with two other holiday numbers.

[10/21/25 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Selena y Los Dinos: A Family's Legacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Never-before-seen footage and intimate interviews celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla and her family band.

[10/21/25 - 06:10 AM]
From Waco to the Rockies: Chip and Joanna Gaines Debut "Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House"
The brand-new three-part limited series debuts Tuesday, December 9 at 9pm ET/PT on Magnolia Network and HGTV.

[10/21/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Unveils Monster Mash in Trailer of "Troll 2" - The Highly Anticipated Sequel to the Global Sensation
Join Nora, Andreas, and Captain Kris as they embark on their most dangerous adventure yet.

[10/21/25 - 06:00 AM]
Disney+ Presents the EdgeofYour Seat This Huluween
Crafted to complement this year's Huluween on Disney+ lineup, this product leaves brave souls quite literally on the edge... with nowhere to hide from the scares on screen.

[10/21/25 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Love and Wine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A prestigious wine farm heir trades lives with his down-to-earth childhood friend to prove that his luck with the ladies is more than wallet deep.

[10/21/25 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Babo: The Haftbefehl Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Personal interviews with Haftbefehl and those closest to him reveal the story behind the German rap icon as he takes a brutally honest look at his life.

[10/20/25 - 01:24 PM]
NBC's "The Voice" Announces Rock Legend Joe Walsh and Country Superstar Zac Brown as Season 28 Mega Mentors
Alongside the coaches, Walsh and Brown bring their dynamic artistry and long-standing industry experience to guide the artists into their most powerful performances yet.

[10/20/25 - 09:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Family Drama Series "Kennedy" Illuminating the Untold Story of America's Most Iconic Dynasty
Beginning in the 1930s, the first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children, including rebellious second son Jack, who struggles to escape the shadow of his golden boy older brother.

[10/20/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mo Amer: Wild World" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this timely and fiercely honest hour, the comedian celebrates his Palestinian heritage, relives the birth of his son, takes aim at the TSA and much more.