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[11/01/21 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Monday, November 1
Updates include: Julie White cast in "Smallwood" at CBS; Jeffrey Donovan to star in NBC's "Law & Order" revival; and Apple's "Wool" rounds out its principal cast.

[11/01/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "New World" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this reality show, six celebs strategize and sabotage to earn virtual currency they can cash in on the final day of their stay on a utopian island.

[11/01/21 - 04:27 PM]
Video: "Britney Spears: Breaking Free" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
"Britney Spears: Breaking Free" takes a closer look at the legal battle that would at last give Britney Spears control of her life.

[11/01/21 - 02:07 PM]
First Lady Jill Biden Welcomes Country Superstar and Food Network's Trisha Yearwood to the White House for an Exclusive Look at the First Family's Thanksgiving Traditions in a Special Event: "A White House Thanksgiving"
The special premieres Saturday, November 20th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network and streams the same day on discovery+.

[11/01/21 - 02:01 PM]
The Weather Channel Delivers Fans Exciting Adventure and Travel Programming This Month with Two Brand New Original Series
"Uncharted Adventure" and "Frozen Gold" will join a new season of "Weather Gone Viral" on Sunday nights.

[11/01/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Asakusa Kid" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Before he hit it big, Takeshi Kitano got his start apprenticing with comedy legend Fukami of Asakusa. But as his star rises, his mentor's declines.

[11/01/21 - 12:34 PM]
FX and Hulu Set Their Next "New York Times Presents" Documentary Film "Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson"
The film, directed by Jodi Gomes, will premiere Friday, November 19 at 10:00/9:00c simultaneously on FX and Hulu.

[11/01/21 - 12:10 PM]
Video: Sundance Now Releases Trailer for Critically Hailed British Psychological Thriller "Hollington Drive"
The critically hailed series focuses on the lives of two sisters, Theresa (Anna Maxwell Martin), and her older head teacher sibling, Helen (Rachael Stirling).

[11/01/21 - 12:02 PM]
Video: Showtime Sports Releases Trailer for "Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible"
The documentary premieres on Friday, November 12 and will be available across the network's on-demand and streaming platforms at premiere.

[11/01/21 - 11:32 AM]
NBC to Air the Pilot of the Peacock Original Series "Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol" on Monday, Nov. 8
An encore episode of "Ordinary Joe" was originally scheduled in the 10:00/9:00c timeslot.

[11/01/21 - 11:28 AM]
TNT, TBS and truTV Are Celebrating Winter Break Early with Holiday Programming Starting Friday, November 5
Other highlights include the TBS presentation of HBO Max's "12 Dates of Christmas."

[11/01/21 - 11:28 AM]
Celebrate the 2021 Holiday Season in the Glow of CBS' Festive Original Movies and Specials
New CBS Originals include two new yuletide movies; mega concert specials featuring Adele, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga; the Kennedy Center Honors; and the live New Year's Eve bash in Nashville.

[11/01/21 - 11:14 AM]
CMT Celebrates the Holiday Season with Two New Christmas-Themed Music Specials Premiering Wednesday, December 8th
"CMT Crossroads Christmas: Brett Young & Friends" and "CMT's A Tennessee Kind of Christmas" will premiere back-to-back on the cable channel.

[11/01/21 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces First Wave of 2021-2022 Midseason Premiere Dates
"Abbott Elementary," "black-ish," "The Bachelor" and "Promised Land" are among the latest additions.

[11/01/21 - 10:28 AM]
Lifetime Announces Two Picture Deal with Sarah Drew
One of the films currently in development, "Reindeer Games," is an original script written by Drew.

[11/01/21 - 10:11 AM]
HBO Max Orders Unscripted Cooking Competition Series "The Big Brunch" from Dan Levy and Boardwalk Pictures
Created by Levy and centering around one of the most versatile and underestimated dining experiences, the cooking competition series celebrates the most inspiring undiscovered culinary voices from every corner of the country.

[11/01/21 - 10:02 AM]
Showtime Promotes Jessie Dicovitsky to Senior Vice President, Original Programming
Dicovitsky works across the development and production of comedy, drama and documentary programming.

[11/01/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Siwas Dance Pop Revolution" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Jessalyn Siwa, mom and manager to multi-talented worldwide pop sensation JoJo Siwa, is teaming up with her daughter, in the ultimate reality competition series in which young talent, who also happen to be major JoJo Siwa fans, will compete for a coveted role in XOMG Pop, a brand-new pop group that will be managed by Jessalynn.

[11/01/21 - 09:48 AM]
Oxygen's True Crime Investigative Series "Cold Justice" Returns On Saturday, November 6 at 8PM ET/PT
The sixth season of Oxygen's "Cold Justice" returns with eight new episodes beginning this Saturday.

[11/01/21 - 09:41 AM]
Shudder Acquires Chilling Paranormal Thriller "They Live in the Grey"
In the film, Michelle Krusiec plays Claire who, while investigating a child abuse case, discovers that the family is being tormented by a supernatural entity.

[11/01/21 - 09:15 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals Kids & Family Serves Up Official Trailer and Announces Dinner Guests for "Onyx Family Dinner"
This "dinner party" made for families debuts November 4 at 9am PT / 12pm ET on the official Onyx Family YouTube channel and the YouTube Kids app.

[11/01/21 - 09:02 AM]
Apple Orders New Travel Series "The Reluctant Traveler" Hosted by Emmy Award-Winner Eugene Levy
"The Reluctant Traveler" will see Eugene Levy visit some of the world's most remarkable hotels, as well as explore the people, places and cultures that surround them.

[11/01/21 - 09:01 AM]
Gripping Crime Thriller "The Pact" Debuts in the US Exclusively on Sundance Now
New episodes are set to debut weekly with the finale premiering Thursday, January 6, 2022.

[11/01/21 - 09:00 AM]
Season Two of Peabody Award-Winning Drama "David Makes Man" Now Available on HBO Max
Additionally, a new lineup of Warner Bros. acquisitions are now available on the platform, including the sitcoms "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper," "In the House," "The Jamie Foxx Show," "Martin" and "The Parent 'Hood."

[11/01/21 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas" - First Look - The Roku Channel
Stream "Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas" free on December 1, only on The Roku Channel.

[11/01/21 - 08:02 AM]
Goodbye Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Hello Eggnog Season, Freeform's "25 Days of Christmas" Is Back!
During last year's stunt, Freeform ranked as the No. 1 Primetime cable network in entertainment across Adults 18-49, Women 18-49, Men 18-49, Adults 18-34, Women 18-34, and Men 18-34 (excludes sports).

[11/01/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "A Boy Called Christmas" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Determined young Nikolas meets his destiny in a magical land inhabited by elves on a quest to find his father - and bring home the gift of hope.

[11/01/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: BBC America Releases Premiere Date, Trailer and Key Art for an All-New Season of "Top Gear"
In their fifth season at the wheel, hosts Freddie Flintoff, Chris Harris and Paddy McGuinness hit the road again in a series of challenges designed to push them and their cars to the limit.

[11/01/21 - 08:00 AM]
Season Two of the International Max Original "Frayed" Debuts November 4
The series stars creator and writer, Sarah Kendall, and is executive produced by Clelia Mountford and Sharon Horgan.

[11/01/21 - 07:50 AM]
"Sesame Street's" 52nd Season Launches on Thursday, November 11 on Cartoonito on HBO Max
New episodes of the iconic children's series, 35 in all, will drop every Thursday.

[11/01/21 - 07:03 AM]
Adult Swim Announces New Voice Lead for "Squidbillies"
The 13th and final season premieres Sunday, November 7 at midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

[11/01/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Exciting Trailer & Brand-New Key Art for "The Book of Boba Fett"
The series finds legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigating the galaxy's underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.

[11/01/21 - 06:21 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces New Programming for Crackle for November
Highlights include "A Great North Christmas" (November 15), in which Caroline (Laura Mitchell), a workaholic attorney, finds herself facing down another lonely Christmas.

[11/01/21 - 05:55 AM]
Bravo Greenlights "The Real Housewives of Dubai"
Premiering next year as the 11th city in the franchise, the series highlights a group of women navigating their relationships, careers, and supremely lavish and ultra-wealthy lifestyles in the United Arab Emirates.

[10/31/21 - 09:12 PM]
Production Begins on Disney+ Original "Hocus Pocus 2" with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy Back as the Delightfully Wicked Sanderson Sisters
It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters who were executed for practicing witchcraft, and they are looking for revenge.

[10/31/21 - 12:55 PM]
Video: Look at Gordon Ramsay's All-New Cooking Competition, "Next Level Chef," Premiering Sunday, January 2, on FOX
The series is the next evolution in cooking competitions, as award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage like you've never seen.

[10/31/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Arcane" - Final Trailer - Netflix
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun, two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.

[10/29/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 29
Updates include: Lindsey Morgan to exit The CW's "Walker"; Wyatt Oleff to star in Apple's "City on Fire"; and Jenna Dewan to visit The CW's "Superman & Lois."

[10/29/21 - 12:45 PM]
Award-Winning Artist Nicki Minaj Joins Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" for an Epic Four-Part Reunion Beginning Sunday, November 7, at 8PM ET/PT
In a riveting four-part reunion with housewives Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Mia Thornton, and friend Askale Davis, the women look back on the season and lay it all on the stage with poster board-sized revelations.

[10/29/21 - 12:08 PM]
VH1 Offers Fans Its First-Ever "Naughty or Nice" Holiday Season with New Movies from Executive Producers Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, Nick Cannon, World of Wonder's Randy Barbato and Fenton Bailey, and Kim Fields
"With our 'Naughty or Nice' film slate, VH1 is reimagining the holidays with modern, fresh takes," says Nina L. Diaz, CCO/President of Content for MTV Entertainment Group.

[10/29/21 - 11:50 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Sneak Peek of Highly Anticipated New Sitcom, "Partners in Rhyme," Premiering Thursday, November 18
It's old school versus new school in this comical look at the record industry through the eyes of a female hip-hop icon and her young protégé.

[10/29/21 - 10:53 AM]
Allen Maldonado and Earl Baylon Join the Voice Cast of Netflix's Upcoming "Tomb Raider" Series
Netflix confirmed said casting of the anime series on social media.

[10/29/21 - 10:32 AM]
Peacock Heads South for the Winter as "The Real Housewives of Miami" Season Four Returns This December
The season four cast includes returning Housewives Alexia Echevarria, Lisa Hochstein and Larsa Pippen alongside newcomers Guerdy Abraira, Julia Lemigova and Dr. Nicole Martin.

[10/29/21 - 10:15 AM]
Comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson Brings Joy to the Stage with New Peacock Original Comedy Special "Love Joy"
Addressing relationship issues from the familial to the familiar, Johnson states her case for why everyone needs to Get. Therapy.

[10/29/21 - 09:01 AM]
Comedy Central Kicks Off Its Annual "31 Day" Holiday Extravaganza This December with Two New Movies: "Hot Mess Holiday" and "A Clusterfunke Christmas"
All month long, Comedy Central will celebrate "31 Days of Going Home for the Holidays" with additional stunts and special programming.

[10/29/21 - 06:41 AM]
Video: "The Witcher" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Destiny is a beast. Watch the official trailer for Season 2 of "The Witcher."

[10/29/21 - 06:15 AM]
M. Night Shyamalan's "Servant" Returns for Season Three Friday, January 21, 2022 on Apple TV+
From executive producer M. Night Shyamalan, "Servant" follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home.

[10/29/21 - 03:02 AM]
ABC Owned Television Stations Announce "Being Blago" Docuseries - Exclusive Access to Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Who Was Convicted of Conspiring to Sell a Senate Seat
The four-part docuseries is a story about Blagojevich's life after prison - his journey, purpose, lost power, search for redemption, and if he plans to reenter politics.

[10/29/21 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Undercover" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hoping to turn his life around, Bob takes on a dangerous undercover mission to root out a police mole, but his path once again crosses with Ferry Bouman.

[10/28/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 28
Updates include: Benedict Wong among latest cast in Netflix's "The Three-Body Problem"; Lisette Alexis to star in Disney+'s "National Treasure" TV series; Michelle Obama will drop by the final season of ABC's "Black-ish."







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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 Chloé 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.