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[01/27/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 27
Updates include: Showtime cancels comedies "Black Monday," "Work in Progress"; Juliana Canfield to star in Peacock's "The Missing"; and James Gunn teases another "The Suicide Squad" TV series spin-off.

[01/27/22 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Forecasting Love and Weather" - Official Trailer - 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.

[01/27/22 - 03:00 PM]
ABC News Announces Two Primetime Specials and Network-Wide Coverage in Recognition of Black History Month
Look for "Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising" and "Soul of a Nation Presents: X / o n e r a t e d - The Murder of Malcolm X and 55 Years to Justice" to air back-to-back on Thursday, February 3.

[01/27/22 - 02:03 PM]
New Season of "The Circus" Premieres Sunday, March 6 at 8 PM ET/PT on Showtime
Hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, and Jennifer Palmieri, the 16-episode season will air in two parts of eight episodes apiece, with the program returning in the fall for the second installment.

[01/27/22 - 12:26 PM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer for "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" Premiering Sunday, February 27
Starring Emmy winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmy winner Kyle Chandler and Oscar and Emmy nominee Uma Thurman, the first season is based on Mike Isaac's bestselling book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber."

[01/27/22 - 12:25 PM]
Crackle Plus, Publicis Media, and The General Will Launch New Series "Inside the Black Box"
The 10-episode series is hosted by Emmy Award winner and NAACP Image Awards recipient Joe Morton and celebrity acting coach, casting director, and producer Tracey Moore and will have both interview and performance aspects as the hosts interact with celebrity guests.

[01/27/22 - 12:01 PM]
Special Guests and Stars Unveiled for NBC's "Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl"
Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star.

[01/27/22 - 12:00 PM]
High-Stakes Cooking Competition Series "Rat in the Kitchen" to Premiere March 31 on TBS
Far more than a traditional cooking show, "Rat in the Kitchen," hosted by iconic roasting queen and comedian Natasha Leggero and celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre, is a game of high stakes cat and mouse where viewers get to play detective.

[01/27/22 - 11:03 AM]
Comedy Central Set to Premiere New Animated Series "Fairview" on Wednesday, February 9th at 8:30PM ET/PT
"Fairview" is a half-hour adult animated series about how national politics causes wild small town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor, Kelly Sampson.

[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Signs Talent Holding Deal with Retta
"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said.

[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Love, Tom" from Legendary Singer-Songwriter Tom Douglas, to Premiere Feb. 24 Exclusively on Paramount+
The film is based on Douglas' much-lauded 12-minute acceptance speech given at the 2014 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, offering a message of hope to a desperate world.

[01/27/22 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Announces Friday Air Dates for Three Episodes of the 11th Season of the Emmy Award-Winning Series "Undercover Boss"
The latest companies include Round Table Pizza (February 25), UScellular (March 4) and Restoration 1 (March 11).

[01/27/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Space Force" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Under a new administration, General Naird and his dysfunctional but endearing crew have four months to prove that Space Force is worth keeping around.

[01/27/22 - 09:01 AM]
"The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler" Showcases a City in Crisis and Seeks Justice for at Least 51 Murdered, Mostly Black, Women
Narrated by award-winning actor and Chicago native, Tonya Pinkins the immersive three-part docuseries will encore on the cable channel Investigation Discovery on Saturday, February 26.

[01/27/22 - 09:00 AM]
TNT Announces Summer 2022 Launch of Original True Crime Anthology, "Rich & Shameless"
TNT will air an early sneak episode of the series, "Pam & Tommy: The Tape That Changed America" on Saturday, February 19, following the conclusion of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.

[01/27/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "RACE: Bubba Wallace" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This docuseries follows Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver currently in NASCAR's Cup Series, as he uses his voice and talent to change the sport.

[01/27/22 - 08:30 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Supernatural Drama Series "Dead Day" from Universal Television, AfterShock Media, and Prolific Producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson
The series follows an ensemble of characters as they navigate the annual "dead day," when for one night the dead come back to complete unfinished business - be that to celebrate a night back on earth or to torment the living.

[01/27/22 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Novelas Put a New Spin on a Beloved Format
"Who Killed Sara?" will return on June 1 while "Pálpito" will launch on April 6.

[01/27/22 - 06:49 AM]
FYI Unites Classic Car Enthusiasts Across America in "United We Drive" Limited Series
Hosted by NASCAR Cup Series driver, Daniel Suárez, "United We Drive," explores the stories of genuine friendships between people from different walks of life forged over a shared love of classic cars.

[01/27/22 - 06:43 AM]
MotorTrend's "Mecum Auctions Kissimmee" Coverage Breaks Ratings Record
On MotorTrend TV, 6.3 million people watched - the largest TV audience ever for a Mecum Kissimmee auction and a viewership increase of 76-percent versus last year's January 2021 telecast on NBC Sports Network.

[01/27/22 - 06:35 AM]
CNN+ to Premiere "Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech," A CNN Original Series Coming to the New Streaming Service at Launch
"Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech" investigates the meteoric rise of Meta (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google.

[01/27/22 - 06:02 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2022 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"
Social voting begins today, January 27, and will close on March 15 at 11:59 PM PT for all categories.

[01/27/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After two hapless TV technicians stumble upon a murder scene, every step they take to avoid becoming suspects lands them in deeper trouble.

[01/26/22 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 26
Updates include: Claire Danes signs onto FX's "Fleishman Is in Trouble"; Nick Stahl joins the cast of Showtime's "Let the Right One In"; and Netflix orders Debora Cahn's "The Diplomat" to series.

[01/26/22 - 10:35 PM]
Madhuri Dixit Nene's Debut Netflix Series "The Fame Game" to Release on February 25, 2022
Formerly known as "Finding Anamika," the series will take us into the world of superstar Anamika played by the evergreen, ever-gorgeous Madhuri Dixit Nene.

[01/26/22 - 06:10 PM]
Cast Revealed for "Celebrity Big Brother"! Premieres Feb. 2
This season's cast includes an Olympic medalist, a two-time NBA champion, a former boy-band heartthrob, an '80s TV icon, an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, two Housewives and a UFC champion, among others.

[01/26/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Love and Leashes" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure and pain.

[01/26/22 - 02:01 PM]
Apple's Highly Anticipated Drama "Pachinko" Set to Premiere Globally March 25, 2022
The series is based on The New York Times bestselling, acclaimed novel by the same name.

[01/26/22 - 12:52 PM]
New Vice Series "Devoured" Premieres Monday, February 21 at 10pm
The six-episode series shines a spotlight on the intersection of true crime and food.

[01/26/22 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
New seasons of "The Masked Singer" and "Domino Masters" will kick things off on Wednesday, March 9.

[01/26/22 - 11:23 AM]
Video: Lifetime Gives Sneak Peek of "Million Dollar Hustle" Premiering March 17
The series follows health and fitness influencer, author, entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Stormy Wellington and her elite group of unstoppable leaders.

[01/26/22 - 11:03 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Nonfiction Series "I Was There" Executive Produced by George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, February 20 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The series, hosted by Theo E.J. Wilson, offers an immersive trip back in time, placing Wilson at the center of some of history's biggest events, to deconstruct how they truly unfolded.

[01/26/22 - 10:27 AM]
CNBC's New Series "No Retreat: Business Bootcamp" New Premiere Date Tuesday, March 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
Each episode features a different business undergoing specifically tailored, often unorthodox, tasks and obstacles, on the elite training facility known as "The Farm."

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "About Last Night" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The unfiltered game that puts celebrity relationships to the test.

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Season 2 of HBO's "Painting with John" Debuts February 18
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds the artist ensconced at his worktable, honing his intricate watercolor techniques while reflecting on what he's learned about life.

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Snowfall" - Season 5 Official Trailer - FX
In season five, Franklin (Damson Idris) and family are rich beyond their wildest dreams and on the verge of having everything they've wanted as the ground begins to fall out from beneath their feet.

[01/26/22 - 09:35 AM]
Video: "Swap Shop" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
One person's junk is another person's profit. Seasoned collectors venture out across Tennessee in search of bargains they can sell for big money.

[01/26/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Bel-Air" Teaser 2 - Original Series Streaming Feb 13
Set in modern-day America, Peacock's new one-hour drama series "Bel-Air" imagines the beloved sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

[01/26/22 - 09:10 AM]
A&E Network to Showcase R&B Legend Bobby Brown with Two New Projects for an Intimate Look at the Grammy Award Winner's Past, Present and Future
"Biography: Bobby Brown," a two-night event, airs Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/26/22 - 09:02 AM]
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation's Highly Anticipated "Luck" to Premiere Globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 5
Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon join the cast, starring alongside Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg.

[01/26/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Madea's back - hallelujer! And she's not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson's college graduation celebration.

[01/26/22 - 08:00 AM]
HGTV Renews "Help! I Wrecked My House" for 10 Episode Third Season
The new season is slated to premiere in fall of 2022.

[01/26/22 - 08:00 AM]
HBO and RAI's "My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay," Based on the Third Book in Elena Ferrante's Quadrilogy, Debuts February 28
Filmed in Italian and starring Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace, season three picks up with Elena and Lila, both now grown women, during the great open sea of the 1970s.

[01/26/22 - 06:01 AM]
"Rowdy's Places" Available Exclusively on ESPN+
Join Ronda Rousey on a journey to explore one of civilization's oldest sports, competitive fighting.

[01/26/22 - 02:01 AM]
"The Bridge" Is Back: Harder, Hotter and Tougher
AJ Odudu presents the eight-part series in which 16 strangers come together for the chance to win the big cash prize, but unaware of the epic challenge required to take the money home.

[01/25/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 25
Updates include: Showtime axes "American Rust" after one season; Jorja Fox confirms exit from "CSI: Vegas"; and Flula Borg to return for Peacock's "Pitch Perfect" TV series.

[01/25/22 - 04:32 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to Shaun Cassidy's Drama "Unbroken"
In the project, three dynastic ranch families on the central coast of California make love and war in a passionate struggle to survive, ultimately setting the stage for a group of fiercely determined young women to win big for all at the National Championship of Rodeo.

[01/25/22 - 03:34 PM]
Timed to the 40th Anniversary of NBC's "Late Night," David Letterman Will Join Seth Meyers for an Interview on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Feb. 1
Adam Duritz of Counting Crows will perform as musical guest.

[01/25/22 - 02:34 PM]
Nat Geo WILD Roars Into 2022 with Annual "Big Cat Week," A Special Six-Part Series from Award-Winning Filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, and the Premiere of "Russia's Wild Tiger" on Jan. 30
This special event includes 11 in-depth programs, each exploring an entirely different big cat species, their struggles as they face extinction, as well as rare, never-before-seen footage in their natural habitats spanning from the Okavango Delta to the Serengeti to Thailand and more.

[01/25/22 - 02:29 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Jan 17: "The Royal Treatment" Tops the Films List; "Cafe con Aroma de Mujer" Enters the Most Popular TV List
"Ozark" Season 4, Part 1, which marked the long awaited return of the Byrdes, debuted at #1 with 77M hours viewed.







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[03/27/24 - 01:43 PM]
FOX Entertainment Unveils New Structure with Three-Pillar Focus on Global Studio Operations, Linear & Streaming Platforms and Worldwide Sales & Licensing
The new FOX Entertainment will consist of three primary business segments, including FOX Entertainment Studios, the FOX Television Network and FOX Entertainment Global.

[03/27/24 - 01:03 PM]
Video: "Big Mood" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other's pockets for ten years. But with the future looming, can their relationship survive?

[03/27/24 - 12:32 PM]
This April, Series "Mud Madness" Debuts on Discovery Channel, Alongside All-New Seasons of "Ghost Adventures: House Calls" and "Contraband: Seized at the Border"
"Mud Madness" is a brand-new series that follows the off-road subculture of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport.

[03/27/24 - 12:25 PM]
Ten American Bakers Travel to Paris for Food Network's Ultimate Pastry Competition "Next Baking Master: Paris"
Premiering Monday, May 6, the series demands that competitors prove their mettle in the pillars of great baking and pastry: technique, artistry, flavor, innovation, and inspiration.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "The Jinx - Part Two," Debuting April 21
In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Robert Durst's prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Backstabbery Is Back as E! Announces Conniving New Cast of "House of Villains" Season Two, Premiering This Fall
Season one cast member Tiffany "New York" Pollard returns for a chance at redemption.

[03/27/24 - 10:02 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story" Starring Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols
Kramer, who has openly spoken about domestic abuse, will film a new a PSA for Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative to align with the subject matter of this movie.

[03/27/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for 18th Season in National Syndication
The show is hosted by Steve Wilkos, the straightforward, tough-talking former Chicago police officer and United States Marine.

[03/27/24 - 09:59 AM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Scores Early Season Five Renewal
The third installment in the "Power" franchise, "Raising Kanan" recently concluded its explosive third season and is currently filming season four in New York.

[03/27/24 - 09:30 AM]
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively Officially Reuniting for Paul Feig-Helmed Sequel, "A Simple Favor 2"
The highly anticipated sequel is a co-production with Lionsgate and follows the studio's 2018 release of "A Simple Favor," which was a critical and commercial success, earning more than $97 million at the worldwide box office and achieving Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes.

[03/27/24 - 09:17 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama "Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS"
Slated for November, the series will encompass eight one-hour episodes exploring the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait - faith.

[03/27/24 - 09:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee Ariana DeBose Returns to Host "The 77th Annual Tony Awards," Airing Live Sunday, June 16, on CBS and Paramount+
DeBose will also serve as producer and choreograph the opening number for this year's show.

[03/27/24 - 08:58 AM]
"NKOTB" Bandmate Jonathan Knight Returns for Season Three of Hit HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" on Tuesday, April 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, which attracted more than 15 million viewers to its previous season, will follow Jon, best known as a member of the Grammy-nominated band New Kids on the Block, and his go-to designer Kristina Crestin, as they take on a slew of risky renovations.

[03/27/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Good Times" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

[03/27/24 - 06:01 AM]
Hulu on Disney+ Launches Today in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers
Bundle plans are available starting at $9.99/month, while Disney+ and Hulu each remain available as standalone offerings.