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[01/19/22 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 19
Updates include: ABC's "L.A. Law" revival casts trio; Chase Sui Wonders to star in Apple's "City on Fire"; and Fra Fee, Briana Middleton board "Beauty and the Beast" prequel series at Disney+.

[01/19/22 - 03:00 PM]
Anime Adaptation of Beloved Sega Video Game, "Shenmue the Animation" Set to Premiere on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll February 5, 2022
The English dubbed version will air in North America on Toonami, Adult Swim's signature anime block, and Crunchyroll will stream the subtitled version worldwide outside of Japan and China.

[01/19/22 - 02:48 PM]
ESPN's MegaCast Draws More Than 23.1 Million Viewers for the Los Angeles Rams' Decisive Victory Over the Arizona Cardinals
The audience peaked at 27.9 million viewers as the Rams led 21-0 in the second quarter (9:30 - 9:45 p.m.).

[01/19/22 - 02:22 PM]
discovery+ Speeds Ahead with Famed Luxury Car Company Radford Motors in New Two-Hour Special, "Radford Returns"
The two-hour special follows the rebirth of the iconic British car company at the hands of a team of car enthusiasts, each tasked with recreating their own version of Lotus' Type 62, a high-performing sports vehicle.

[01/19/22 - 12:33 PM]
"America's Got Talent: Extreme" Will Premiere Monday, Feb. 21 on NBC
The previously scheduled "American Song Contest" will now launch on Monday, March 21.

[01/19/22 - 12:31 PM]
TLC, The Definitive Destination for Unforgettable Medical Transformation Programming, Announces Two New Limited Series: "Stuck" and "Body Parts"
"Stuck" will debut on Wednesday, February 16 at 10:00/9:00c following the return of "Dr. Pimple Popper."

[01/19/22 - 11:30 AM]
Stars Have the Time of Their Lives on the All-New Celebrity Dance Competition "The Real Dirty Dancing," Premiering Tuesday, February 1, on FOX
The series follows eight celebrities - Brie Bella, Corbin Bleu, Tyler Cameron, Cat Cora, Howie Dorough, Antonio Gates, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Loni Love - as they fully immerse themselves in the ultimate "Dirty Dancing" experience.

[01/19/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian" - Official Trailer - Netflix Comedy Special
After another year of lockdowns, Aziz takes the stage to skewer pandemic life, quarantines, vaccine cards, celebrity side-gigs, smartphones and more.

[01/19/22 - 10:13 AM]
London Mystery Series, "The Chelsea Detective," Starring Adrian Scarborough Premieres March 7 on Acorn TV
New episodes of the contemporary, four-part UK drama will premiere every Monday through March 28.

[01/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "We Need to Talk About Cosby," From Emmy Winner W. Kamau Bell
All episodes will be available across all Showtime streaming and VOD platforms on January 30.

[01/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
"Griselda" - Sofia Vergara First Look and Additional Cast Announcement
"Griselda" is inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

[01/19/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "LOL: Last One Laughing Canada" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The six-part competition series pits 10 of the best comedic talents against each other in a showdown, where anything can happen.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Nickelodeon and Time Announce Top Five Honorees and Finalists for Second Annual "Kid of the Year"
The special will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30/6:30c.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Three Songs for Benazir" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Newly married and living in a displacement camp, an Afghan man struggles to balance his dream of joining the national army with family responsibilities.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Food Network's Seasonal Competitions Return with "Spring Baking Championship" and Premiere of "Spring Baking Championship: Easter"
Premiering Monday, February 28, Molly Yeh brings her passion for baking as host of "Spring Baking Championship," as she challenges the best bakers in America to create and elevate springtime desserts through 10 episodes.

[01/19/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of Summer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A remote Argentine resort revives its wakeboarding competition, drawing in Mexican athlete Steffi, who is determined to uncover a family secret.

[01/19/22 - 08:08 AM]
HGTV Home Reno Stars Bring the Heat to Charleston in New Season of Hit Competition Series "Rock the Block"
Returning to HGTV and discovery+ on Monday, February 28, this time out of the Greater Charleston, South Carolina area, the series again will be hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington.

[01/19/22 - 08:02 AM]
"Yellowjackets" Completes Smashing First Season on Showtime
The series has averaged over 5 million weekly viewers across platforms.

[01/19/22 - 07:59 AM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Bolsters "Craig of the Creek" Animated Franchise with Two New Project Greenlights and a Fifth Season Pickup for HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Project greenlights include a preschool spinoff series, "Jessica's Big Little World," and an original animated movie, "Craig of the Creek: The Movie," plus a season five series renewal.

[01/19/22 - 07:35 AM]
The Ton Is Abuzz in 2022 with First Looks at "Bridgerton" Season 2
In keeping with the tradition of the novels, season two tells the romance story of Lord Anthony Bridgerton's quest for love.

[01/19/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Enter the Heart of the Storm Starz Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Outlander" Season Six
The highly-anticipated return of the epic series will launch with an extended episode, picking up shortly after from traumatizing events that took place at the end of season five.

[01/19/22 - 07:30 AM]
Bravo Renews Emmy Award-Nominated "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Through 2023
"My WWHL team rose to every challenge of the pandemic, and getting to do WWHL for two more years is the ultimate reward. We're still having a ball making our show - whether our guests are virtual or in studio!" said Cohen.

[01/19/22 - 07:10 AM]
ESPN Films Latest 30 for 30 Documentary "The Tuck Rule" to Premiere February 6
Directed by Ken Rodgers and Nick Mascolo, the documentary examines one of the most controversial plays in sports history, twenty years after it took place.

[01/19/22 - 07:07 AM]
Prime Video's Most Anticipated New Series of 2022 Reveals Its Title - "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"
The multi-season drama will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries around the world in multiple languages on Friday, September 2, with new episodes available weekly.

[01/19/22 - 07:01 AM]
Academy Award Winners Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway Star in New Apple Original Limited Series "WeCrashed," Premiering Globally March 18, 2022
The series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on March 18, followed by new weekly installments, each Friday during its eight-episode season through April 22.

[01/19/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Tall Girl 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Landing the lead in the school musical is a dream come true for Jodi, until the pressure sends her confidence - and her relationship - into a tailspin.

[01/19/22 - 05:08 AM]
Legends of Rock Music, Beloved TV Icons and the Powerful Stories of the Tragic Station Nightclub Fire Make February 2022 Premieres All New Originals
"America's Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List" and "I Love Lucy: The Unknown Story" are among Reelz's highlights for next month.

[01/19/22 - 02:05 AM]
Filming Begins on Final Series of "Happy Valley," as New and Returning Cast Are Announced
Sarah Lancashire returns to her iconic role of Sergeant Catherine Cawood for six new episodes, long discussed by Sally Wainwright and Sarah Lancashire as the final chapter of the "Happy Valley" story.

[01/18/22 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, January 17-18
Updates include: "Bull" to end after six seasons on CBS; FOX passes on "The Last Policeman" drama pilot; and HBO's "The White Lotus" fill out season two cast.

[01/18/22 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Forecasting Love and Weather" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited co-worker.

[01/18/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "AI Love You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a software glitch causes an advanced AI program to fall in love with a young woman, it escapes into the body of a man and tries to win her heart.

[01/18/22 - 01:30 PM]
"NCIS: Hawai'i" to Air Part One of a Two-Part Episode Immediately Following the AFC Divisional Playoff Game, Sunday, Jan. 23 on CBS
Part two airs the following night in the series' regular time period, Monday, January 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

[01/18/22 - 01:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Continues Live in January with Back-to-Back Shows
Will Forte is on tap to host this Saturday, January 22 followed by Willem Dafoe on January 29.

[01/18/22 - 01:00 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Premiere Dates and Additional Seasons for "Star Trek" Universe Series
"Four years ago, we made a promise to grow 'Star Trek' into something it had never been before, and thanks to the incredibly hard work done by our many talented showrunners, writers, and directors, along with the extraordinary support of CBS Studios and Paramount+, we're keeping our word," said Alex Kurtzman.

[01/18/22 - 12:34 PM]
The Toughest Culinary Competition Is Back with Double the Chefs and Double the Battles on "Tournament of Champions III"
This year, the toughest bracket-style tournament is supersized with two-hour long episodes and 32 of the country's most talented chefs going head-to-head to win the largest prize in the tournament's history.

[01/18/22 - 12:15 PM]
"The 64th Annual Grammy Awards" Will Air Sunday, April 3, Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
The show moved from its original date of January 31 amid growing concerns surrounding the Omicron variant.

[01/18/22 - 11:51 AM]
Video: "Double Cross" Season 3 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
Erica and Eric Cross are the "Wonder Twins" that decide to take matters into their own hands after a sudden rise of sex trafficking in their neighborhood.

[01/18/22 - 11:36 AM]
"Love Off the Grid" Premieres Sunday, January 30 on discovery+
Four couples think they have found "the one," with one problem: one partner lives completely off the grid - no running water, no electricity and no civilization in sight.

[01/18/22 - 11:16 AM]
Season Two of "American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda" Begins Streaming on discovery+ on Wednesday, January 26
With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the most experienced and successful homicide detectives in the country.

[01/18/22 - 11:13 AM]
PBS Kids Announces New Series, "Work It Out Wombats!" Debuting Winter 2023
The series stars Malik, Zadie, and Zeke - three energetic and creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother in her treehouse apartment complex.

[01/18/22 - 11:12 AM]
"Arthur" Celebrates 25th Anniversary on PBS Kids with Special Marathon and Big Reveal
The four brand-new episodes will air on PBS stations (check local listings) and stream free on PBS Kids on February 21, concluding the show's 25th and final television season.

[01/18/22 - 11:12 AM]
Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" Two-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, January 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Then look for the conclusion on Wednesday, January 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/18/22 - 11:11 AM]
PBS Showcases Rich Collection of Stories to Celebrate Black History Month
Lauding the victories and recognizing cultural contributions and sacrifices, these programs will unearth remarkable stories of African Americans across generations, from the famous to the lesser-known.

[01/18/22 - 11:10 AM]
PBS and BBC Studios Announce New Series, "The Story of Hip-Hop with Chuck D" (w.t.)
Chuck D, legendary artist, activist and co-founder of Public Enemy and Prophets of Rage, will also feature in the production.

[01/18/22 - 11:09 AM]
"Great Performances" Presents Exclusive Look Inside Broadway Revival of Company in New PBS Documentary
Filmed over two years, the broadcast takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cast including Tony and Grammy winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony and two-time Grammy winner Patti LuPone.

[01/18/22 - 11:08 AM]
PBS Announces "The Green Planet"
Produced in partnership with the BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, "The Green Planet" premieres Wednesdays, July 6-August 3, 2022, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app.

[01/18/22 - 11:07 AM]
PBS and "American Experience" Announce "Taken Hostage"
Premiering Monday-Tuesday, November 14-15, 2022, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app, "Taken Hostage" is a film by Robert Stone.

[01/18/22 - 11:06 AM]
PBS and Maryland Public Television Announce Two New Documentaries
Produced by MPT in association with Firelight Films, "Becoming Frederick Douglass" and "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" are executive produced by Firelight founder Stanley Nelson and Lynne Robinson.

[01/18/22 - 11:05 AM]
The WNET Group Announces "One Day in March" (w.t.)
The film will take a deep dive into this critical moment of racial reckoning, explore the struggles and triumphs, progress and setbacks, discrimination and achievements of AAPI communities.

[01/18/22 - 11:04 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce New Documentary Series from McGee Media and Inkwell Media
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine," a four-part series from executive producer, host and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will premiere in Fall 2022 on PBS stations nationwide.







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[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
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Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
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[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
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[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
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[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
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[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.

[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
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[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.