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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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[04/29/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Living with Leopards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A film crew follows two leopard cubs as they make the fascinating journey from infancy into adulthood in this up-close-and-personal nature documentary.

[04/29/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Surprise "From" Season 3 Trailer Available as MGM+ Celebrates Halfway to Halloween
The mystery continues this fall on MGM+.

[04/29/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Eileen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Eileen," a psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Thomasin McKenzie, is coming to Hulu on May 10.

[04/29/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Faye" Debuts in 2024
The film will have its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

[04/29/24 - 09:00 AM]
First Round of Superstar Performers Announced for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
Country Music's Party of the Year will feature stellar performances by Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson.

[04/29/24 - 08:22 AM]
FOX Nation Acquires Exclusive Streaming Rights to Hour-Long Film "Deep in the Heart"
Narrated by Matthew McConaughey and featuring state-of-the-art cinematography, the documentary journeys from the highest peaks in West Texas, through aquifers, rivers, and bays, and deep into the Gulf of Mexico.

[04/29/24 - 08:06 AM]
Key Art Debut: Hulu Original Series "Shoresy"
The series returns for season three on Friday, June 21 with all six new episodes exclusively in the U.S. on Hulu.

[04/29/24 - 08:02 AM]
Roku Originals Hits the Road with Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves for New Docuseries "The Arch Project" (WT)
The series is helmed by friends and longtime collaborators Gard Hollinger and Keanu Reeves, co-founders of ARCH Motorcycle.

[04/29/24 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Dishes Out "Best Bite Wins" Hosted and Executive Produced by Josh Peck
In celebration of entertaining, passing apps, and eating together, "Best Bite Wins" gamifies cocktail party culture, with professional chefs competing to present the best party food to hungry judges and clientele at real events from birthday parties to retirement celebrations and everything in between.

[04/29/24 - 06:00 AM]
Cameron Mathison Hosts "Beat the Bridge" on Game Show Network - New Series Premieres On June 10 at 6PM
Based on the hit BBC show "Bridge of Lies" and format created by STV Studios, "Beat the Bridge" features an enormous interactive bridge that dares players to cross by stepping on the right answers to challenging trivia questions.

[04/29/24 - 05:40 AM]
Netflix Announces a Diverse Lineup of Polish Titles to Debut in 2024 With Established Creators Returning with New Series and Films
The audiences will get to discover some entirely new faces or see their favorite stars again across multiple and exciting new productions.

[04/26/24 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 22-26
Updates include: CBS cancels "NCIS: Hawai'i" after three seasons; NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime" moving to Peacock; and The CW's "All American" expanded to 15 episodes.

[04/26/24 - 01:06 PM]
BBC Recommissions "Beyond Paradise" for a Third Series and Christmas Special
"Beyond Paradise" has become one of the UK's most popular dramas since its debut last year, with episode one of series two being watched by 7.5 million viewers so far.

[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
The "2024 American Music Awards" to Air for the First Time on CBS, Sunday, Oct. 6
The AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans.