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[12/16/21 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 16
Updates include: Bill Condon to spearhead Frank Sinatra biography series at Netflix; Apple's "The Big Door Prize" fills out cast; and Kristy Woodson Harvey's "Peachtree Bluff" lands at NBC.

[12/16/21 - 04:35 PM]
Steven Soderbergh's Thriller "KIMI," Starring Zoe Kravitz, Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max Beginning February 10, 2022
The film also stars Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil, Erika Christensen, Derek DelGaudio, Robin Givens, Charles Halford, Devin Retray, Jacob Vargas, with Rita Wilson.

[12/16/21 - 03:03 PM]
Video: "A House Divided" Season 4 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
Season four of the scandalous nighttime soap opera following the wealthy and prominent Sanders family, premieres Thursday, January 13.

[12/16/21 - 01:30 PM]
ABC News Announces Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Award-Winning Actor/Rapper Common Also Set to Appear in Docuseries "Let the World See"
As Chicago natives, Mrs. Obama and Common each add their personal insights into the life and legacy of Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley.

[12/16/21 - 01:21 PM]
"Crikey! It's the Irwins" Returns to Animal Planet and discovery+ for an All-New Season on New Year's Day
In the season premiere, Bindi and Chandler's daughter Grace discovers her new world at Australia Zoo, while Robert and the team attempt the biggest Gator move in the zoo's history; for the first time, they will try to capture 10 alligators from Gator Lake, home to over 40 crocodilians.

[12/16/21 - 12:34 PM]
Danny Elfman to Compose the Theme for "Wednesday"
Elfman will also create themes and score episodes throughout the entire season of Wednesday, working alongside Emmy nominated composer Chris Bacon, who has collaborated with Elfman on past projects.

[12/16/21 - 12:30 PM]
The #Ghostmas Viewers' Choice Marathon Results Are In!
Fans were invited to submit their favorite episodes on social media @GhostsCBS on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok between December 9-15.

[12/16/21 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Renews Emmy-Nominated Unscripted Series "We're Here" for a Third Season
The series follows renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela as they continue their journey spreading love and connection across small-town America, through the art of drag.

[12/16/21 - 11:54 AM]
Video: "My Son" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Driving in the heart of the Highlands, Edmond Murray receives a call from his ex-wife that will change their lives forever.

[12/16/21 - 11:51 AM]
"The Golden Palace" Complete Series Streaming on Hulu January 10
The release is timed to celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday the following week.

[12/16/21 - 11:15 AM]
TBS Renews "American Dad" for Seasons 18 & 19
Co-creator Matt Weitzman and executive producer Brian Boyle have inked new deals to continue showrunning and executive producing the additional seasons, from 20th Television Animation.

[12/16/21 - 11:09 AM]
Video: "How I Met Your Father" - Trailer
In the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father.

[12/16/21 - 11:02 AM]
Sam Waterston Returns for His 17th Season as District Attorney Jack McCoy on NBC's "Law & Order"
Anthony Anderson, Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi also star in the 21st season, premiering Thursday, February 24.

[12/16/21 - 11:01 AM]
Fourth and Final Season of Explosive and Critically-Acclaimed Drama, "Killing Eve," Returns Sunday, February 27 on BBC America
Episodes will also debut weekly on AMC beginning Monday, February 28 at 9:00/8:00c, and the season will stream one week early on AMC+, beginning February 20.

[12/16/21 - 10:06 AM]
Showtime Picks Up "Yellowjackets" for Season Two
Season one is currently airing Sunday nights at 10:00/9:00c and will finale on Sunday, January 16.

[12/16/21 - 10:06 AM]
Miss World 2021 Temporarily Postpones Global Broadcast Finale in Puerto Rico Due to Health and Safety Interest of Contestants, Staff, Crew and General Public
The special had been scheduled to air tonight on Reelz.

[12/16/21 - 10:01 AM]
OWN Announces Documentary Film "Eggs Over Easy" Hosted by Keshia Knight Pulliam Premiering on OWN and discovery+ Tuesday, January 4
"Eggs Over Easy" investigates the often taboo subject of infertility in the Black community and brings Black women together for an enlightening and empowering dialogue about the sometimes unpredictable path to motherhood.

[12/16/21 - 10:00 AM]
Starz in Development on "Queen Nzinga" Executive Produced by Yetide Badaki, Mo Abudu, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Steven S. DeKnight
The scripted drama series will chronicle the amazing life of the famed African Warrior Queen to be played by Badaki.

[12/16/21 - 09:47 AM]
Peacock's "Bel-Air" to Premiere on Super Bowl Sunday (February 13, 2022) with New Episodes Released Weekly
Set in modern-day America, "Bel-Air" is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" that leans into the original premise.

[12/16/21 - 09:31 AM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Five New Cast Members
Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, Tamlyn Tomita, Yvonne Chapman and Casey Camp-Horinek are all bound for the live-action series.

[12/16/21 - 09:30 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022" on ABC Rings in the New Year From Coast to Coast With a Massive LA Party
This year marks the 50th anniversary of America's go-to annual New Year's tradition that celebrates the year's very best in music.

[12/16/21 - 09:10 AM]
Halle Berry to Receive 6th Annual SeeHer Award at The 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Previous award recipients are Viola Davis (2017), Gal Gadot (2018), Claire Foy (2019), Kristen Bell (2020), and Zendaya (2021).

[12/16/21 - 09:08 AM]
Video: "The Righteous Gemstones" - Official Season 2 Trailer - HBO
The second coming is coming. "The Righteous Gemstones" returns January 9.

[12/16/21 - 09:07 AM]
HGTV Spotlights Home Inspections In New Series "Home Inspector Joe" Premiering Wed., Jan 19, at 9 PM ET/PT
The series will feature Joe Mazza, his go-to designer Noel Gatts and his home-buying clients as they tour properties they love.

[12/16/21 - 09:06 AM]
Ovation TV Presents the Exclusive U.S. Premiere of "Murdoch Mysteries" Season 15 on Saturday, February 26
The new season will be the series' longest to date with a total of 24 episodes, including two episodes directed by series star Yannick Bisson and one episode written by Maureen Jennings, author of the novels on which the TV series is based.

[12/16/21 - 09:06 AM]
Food Network on Track to Finish 2021 as #1 Overall Cable Network Among W25-54 in Weekend ITK, Tied as #2 Overall Cable Network Among W18-49 in Total Day
"All year long Food Network has been committed to super-serving our audience and inviting new fans to the brand and we are thrilled with our 2021 success," said Courtney White.

[12/16/21 - 09:01 AM]
All-New Season of "Next Influencer" Launches January 13, 2022 on Paramount+
Hosted by past winner and TikTok star Owen Holt, the new season is the first project from the Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio to stream on Paramount+.

[12/16/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Global Blockbuster "Free Guy" to Stream on Disney+ February 23, 2022
Disney+ has also released a new video highlighting all of the exciting originals and library content that will be available in 2022.

[12/16/21 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Sports and Nickelodeon Unveil Announce Team for Slime-Filled Super Wild Card Weekend Telecast of "NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon," Airing Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 P.M. (ET)
The game on Nickelodeon will showcase one-of-a-kind kid-focused content and Nick-themed elements throughout, including a special halftime presentation, guest reporters, original on-field graphics, virtual filters, and more for kids and families.

[12/16/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Good Omens 2" Calls Jon Hamm Back to Heavenly Role with a Cast of Angels
Hamm will be returning as the Archangel Gabriel in the Prime Video series "Good Omens 2," currently in production in Scotland.

[12/16/21 - 08:05 AM]
Netflix Strikes Exclusive First Look Partnership with Megan Thee Stallion
Under the terms of the deal, she will create and executive produce new series and other projects for Netflix.

[12/16/21 - 08:01 AM]
New discovery+ Special "Scream: The True Story" Explores the Terrifying Inspiration Behind the Classic Horror Film
Launching Friday, January 14 on discovery+, the docu-special - through a groundbreaking paranormal investigation, archival media and expert interviews - takes a closer look at the alleged diabolical forces involved and whether Rolling's spirit still lurks in the shadows.

[12/16/21 - 07:07 AM]
Video: WE tv Drops Sneak Peek and Reveals the Cast for Brand-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Coming March 2022
Resident counselor Dr. Ish Major along with the established Judge Lynn Toler return this season to help the couples confront lies, betrayal, and bitter rivalries.

[12/16/21 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ New Workplace Thriller "Severance," from Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller, Unveils Teaser Trailer and Sets Global Premiere Date for February 18, 2022
Patricia Arquette, Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus and Christopher Walken star in the series.

[12/16/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The House" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Across different eras, a poor family, an anxious developer and a fed-up landlady become tied to the same mysterious house in this animated dark comedy.

[12/16/21 - 07:00 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals This Year's Peak Content
Paramount+ is wrapping up 2021 with a look at what was trending on the service this year, including everything from the most-binged series and top performing genres to the #1 most-watched and rewatched movies.

[12/15/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 15
Updates include: Jeff Garlin exits ABC's "The Goldbergs"; Fox First Run renews four series for the 2022-23 season; and John Patrick Amedori to star in Showtime's "Three Women."

[12/15/21 - 05:38 PM]
"2nd Annual Ha Comedy Festival: The Art of Comedy" Debuts December 16 on HBO Max
The special features stand-up sets from fresh Latinx talent including Ralph Barbosa, Lisa Alvarado, Dave Jay, Chingo Bling, Jessica Keenan, and Steve TreviƱo.

[12/15/21 - 02:04 PM]
Video: Apple's Emmy Award-Winning Hit Comedy "Ted Lasso" Adds Joy to the Season with Animated Holiday Short
Available to watch now on Apple TV+, the holiday short stars Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Brendan Hunt, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Phil Dunster and Nick Mohammed.

[12/15/21 - 01:17 PM]
Disney Branded Television and Baobab Studios Begin Development on Animated Anthology Series "The Witchverse," Based on Emmy Award-Winning VR Short Film "Baba Yaga," for Disney+
"The Witchverse" is a global celebration of the international cultural phenomena of witches, their magic and their universal connection to nature.

[12/15/21 - 01:14 PM]
Official Key Art for "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" Revealed
The highly anticipated Max Original retrospective special is set to premiere on the platform January 1.

[12/15/21 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Renews Hit Freshman Drama "CSI: Vegas" for Second Season
The season one finale aired Wednesday, December 8.

[12/15/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "WWII in Color: Road to Victory" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Gripping historical footage and expert commentary give detailed insights into the leading figures and decisive turning points of World War II.

[12/15/21 - 12:00 PM]
Disney Branded Television Saddles Up for a Wild West-Themed Sixth Season of Hit Comedy "BUNK'D"
Season six, titled "BUNK'D: Learning the Ropes," begins as Lou, Parker, Destiny and Noah arrive at the soon-to-be Kikiwaka Ranch in Dusty Tush, Wyoming, where Lou must convince the surly owner, a.k.a. "The Marshal" to officially sell the property to her.

[12/15/21 - 11:17 AM]
MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show" Reels in the New Year with All-New Episodes Starting Wednesday, January 5th at 8PM ET/PT
For the first time ever, viewers in the U.S. will be able to catch season one of "Catfish UK: The TV Show" featuring hosts Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler immediately following the U.S. version at 9:00/8:00c each week.

[12/15/21 - 11:03 AM]
iHeartMedia and The CW Announce New Multi-Year Exclusive Broadcast and Streaming Agreement for the "iHeartRadio Music Festival" and "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball"
The CW and iHeartMedia have been partners on these events since 2012.

[12/15/21 - 10:31 AM]
Max Original Feature Documentary "Beanie Mania" Debuts December 23
Beanie Babies, the stuffed toys created by Ty Warner that inspired a collecting craze in the late 90s, are the subject of this eye-opening, nostalgic, and endlessly-entertaining documentary film.

[12/15/21 - 10:03 AM]
"The Dropout" Premieres March 3 on Hulu
Welcome to Theranos. Amanda Seyfried is Elizabeth Holmes.

[12/15/21 - 10:03 AM]
Video: "Somebody Somewhere" - Official Trailer - HBO
If you don't fit in, find the courage to stand out.

[12/15/21 - 10:02 AM]
OWN Announces New Episodes of OWN Spotlight Series "Speak Sis" Two Night Special Programming Event
These three episodes feature an audience of Black women having in-depth conversations about physical, financial, and sexual and relationship health issues.







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[12/11/25 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Target Demos
The series also saw gains on the same week last year in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49.

[12/11/25 - 11:58 AM]
Lifetime to Kick Off 2026 with Three New "Ripped from the Headlines" Movies
Kate Beckinsale, Scott Eastwood, Katie Cassidy, Luke Humphrey, Chloe Lanier, Dillon Casey, and Maddy Hillis are among the featured talent.

[12/11/25 - 11:22 AM]
A&E's New Series "Crime in Progress" Follows the Evolution of Investigations Told Exclusively Through Raw Footage Premieres January 1 at 10pm ET/PT
The story of each crime is woven together through raw, unfiltered video from the point of view of officer body cam and surveillance footage for a first-hand look at justice in action.

[12/11/25 - 11:01 AM]
New Netflix Doc Series About Jonestown Dives Into One of the Deadliest Mass Murders in American History
From Emmy-nominated director J.M. Harper comes a three-part documentary series about the events and ideas leading up to the Jonestown massacre.

[12/11/25 - 10:32 AM]
Lola Petticrew Will Join the World of "Assassin's Creed" Alongside Toby Wallace in the New Live-Action Series Adaptation of Ubisoft's Best-Selling Video Game Franchise
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[12/11/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Breakdown: 1975" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary explores how a turbulent era gave rise to iconic movies like "Taxi Driver," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Network."

[12/11/25 - 10:01 AM]
Michelle Buteau's Final Season of "Survival of the thickest" Casts New Guest Stars Wanda Sykes, D.L. Hughley, Ashley Graham, Ronny Chieng, Wyatt Cenac, Jenna Lyons, Ice-T, and More
Buteau and co-creator Danielle Sanchez-Witzel will also make their directorial debuts.

[12/11/25 - 09:16 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Animated Adaptations of Acclaimed Children's Books by Mo Willems
The series orders mark the first collaborations between Paramount+ and Hidden Pigeon Company.

[12/11/25 - 09:02 AM]
"MonsterQuest" Returns January 2 to Investigate the World's Most Chilling Monster Encounters on The History Channel
Bigfoot, UFOs, hauntings and killer beasts on land and sea -are these myths, legends, folklore or real monsters lurking in the world around us?

[12/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
TLC's New Series "Suddenly Amish" Takes Six Individuals on a Dramatic and Life-Changing Journey Into Amish Culture
The series follows six non-Amish individuals on a rare journey as they leave behind their modern "English" lifestyle and step into a deeply traditional Amish community in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

[12/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
"Love During Lockup" Returns to We TV with a New Season Friday, January 16, Streaming Same Day on All Reality and AMC+
The new season features six all-new couples, including the return of fan-favorite cast member, Monique.

[12/11/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases "Beast Games" Season Two Trailer and Reveals Epic "Survivor" Crossover
Filmed on location in Fiji - the current home of Survivor - this "Beast Games x Survivor" crossover episode marks a first-of-its-kind relationship between two global competition phenomena.

[12/11/25 - 08:32 AM]
New Season of Discovery Channel's "Expedition X" Kicks Off Wednesday, January 7 at 9PM ET/PT
In the season premiere, special guest and paranormal investigator Jack Osbourne teams up with Heather Amaro in Vulture City, AZ - a former old west gold mining village that brings new meaning to the term "ghost town."

[12/11/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Releases Premiere Date and First Look Images for Season 2 of "Ted"
All episodes of Seth MacFarlane's record-breaking live-action comedic prequel return March 5, 2026 only on Peacock.

[12/11/25 - 08:27 AM]
"Love Under the Christmas Tree," Begins Production in Buffalo for Great American Christmas 2026, A Heartwarming Christmas Tale About Renewal and Second Chances, Starring Katie Leclerc and Jeremy Guilbaut
The film follows Abby (Leclerc) who inherits her Aunt Helen's cherished tree farm under the condition she spends 14 days working the farm to rediscover its true meaning.