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[01/28/22 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 28
Updates include: Elizabeth Mitchell to return for "The Santa Clause" TV series at Disney+; Peacock sets cast of "The Resort"; and Grant Gustin on track to return for season nine of "The Flash."

[01/28/22 - 04:31 PM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Extends Partnership with Emmy-Winning Children's Book Author Mo Willems
Upcoming projects include the animated musical event, "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience," premiering this summer, and "Unlimited Squirrels," an upcoming animated series debuting next year.

[01/28/22 - 03:56 PM]
Showtime Documentary Films Acquires "2nd Chance" from Oscar Nominated Filmmaker Ramin Bahrani
Bahrani's feature-length documentary debut is an exploration of the life and legacy of Richard Davis, the charming and brash inventor of the modern-day bulletproof vest who shot himself 192 times to prove his product worked.

[01/28/22 - 11:39 AM]
Video: "Unborn" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
An expecting mother suspects that her unborn baby is possessed by the demonic spirit of her dead mother while her wife questions her unstable state.

[01/28/22 - 10:11 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of Hit Buddy Comedy Series "That Girl Lay Lay," from David A. Arnold and Will Packer Media
The series follows Lay Lay (Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.

[01/28/22 - 09:32 AM]
New Unconventional Comedy Series "Bust Down" to Premiere on Peacock Thursday, March 10
The series stars Jak Knight, Langston Kerman, Sam Jay and Chris Redd as four casino employees living dead-end lives with dead-end jobs in middle America, and the massive mess they manage to make out of it.

[01/28/22 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases the First Episode of "The Afterparty" on YouTube in Celebration of Today's Global Debut of the Murder-Mystery Comedy
The first three episodes of "The Afterparty" are now streaming on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 4.

[01/28/22 - 09:01 AM]
Peacock Announces An All-Star Lineup of Talent for Its Exclusive Daily Programming Streaming Throughout the Winter Olympics
The daily programming slate including Top Highlights will stream for free on Peacock's Olympic Spotlight Channel.

[01/28/22 - 06:59 AM]
Fuse Backstage Set to Premiere Three, Original Music Documentaries Featuring Camila Cabello, Dua Lipa and DJ Khaled
Using interview and performance footage, viewers will get an intimate behind-the-scenes, all-access look at how these artists achieved their mega-success, what their personal lives were like before stardom, and the people who have supported them along the way.

[01/28/22 - 06:16 AM]
Crackle Announces New Exclusives, Movies, and Series for February
The three primary Crackle Plus streaming services, Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, are rolling out to new distribution touch points as either AVOD or FAST channels.

[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.







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[09/13/24 - 11:31 AM]
Crystal Fox, Sunita Mani, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Marin Ireland Join the Cast of "His & Hers"
They join previously announced cast members Jon Tessa Thompson (Anna), Jon Bernthal (Jack) and Pablo Schreiber (Richard).

[09/13/24 - 10:02 AM]
Shudder Unleashes "A Season of Screams" - Featuring an Epic Lineup of New Films, Series and Live Watch Parties on Shudder TV Kicking Off Today, Friday the 13th
Shudder will also be featuring a special limited-time offer for horror connoisseurs craving scares all year long, with an annual plan available at a 31% discount for the 31 Days of October.

[09/13/24 - 09:44 AM]
"Big Brother" Thursday Night Total Viewers Up +12% with Streaming Up +14% from Its Season to Date Average
Thursday's installment averaged 3.31m viewers, up +12% from its season-to-date average among Total Viewers.

[09/13/24 - 09:37 AM]
Video: First Look at the Official Trailer for "Tracker" Season 2 - More Justin Hartley, More Action and More Surprises!
Highlights include the return of Jensen Ackles as Russell Shaw and Sofia Pernas as Billie Matalon.

[09/13/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Comeback: The 2004 Red Sox" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
You have to take some swings on the road to making history.

[09/13/24 - 09:17 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases New Teaser and Official Key Art for Season Two of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon - The Book of Carol"
The new season picks up where "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon" left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride).

[09/13/24 - 09:03 AM]
FX's "American Horror Stories" Huluween Event Premieres Tuesday, October 15 Exclusively on Hulu
The five episodes include appearances by Michael Imperioli, Henry Winkler, Dyllón Burnside, Debby Ryan, Jeff Hiller, Jessica Barden, Angel Bismark Curiel, Guy Burnet, Victor Garber, and June Squibb.

[09/13/24 - 08:04 AM]
Acorn TV and AMC Studios Commission First-Ever Unscripted Series, "Relative Secrets," with Host Jane Seymour
The investigative series, part true-crime and part genealogy, will delve into participants' family histories - and discover the dark truths buried in their bloodlines.

[09/13/24 - 08:00 AM]
A24's "Tuesday" and "MaXXXine" Begin Streaming Exclusively on Max This October
Look for said films on Friday, October 11 and Friday, October 18, respectively.

[09/13/24 - 08:00 AM]
Artist Profile Series "Rock Legends" Returns to AXS TV for Its 13th Season, Premiering Monday, September 30 at 8 P.M. ET
Season 13 puts the spotlight on 15 all-new episodes, kicking off with a look at the trailblazers who broke away from the Nashville establishment to create a bold new sound that was all their own in "Outlaw Country" on September 30.

[09/13/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "A True Gentleman" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A charming male escort finds his life turned upside down when he starts to fall in love, challenging him to discover what he truly wants and needs.

[09/12/24 - 05:01 PM]
Netflix Greenlights "Love Untangled": A Nostalgic Korean Youth Romance Set in 1998
The film follows 19-year-old Park Se-ri as she plans to straighten her perpetually frizzy hair before making a life-changing confession, all while getting entangled with transfer student Han Yun-seok.

[09/12/24 - 02:01 PM]
Season Two of Prime Video Global Hit "Deadloch" Begins Filming in the Northern Territory
Filming on the six-part series is currently taking place in the Northern Territory, including Darwin and surrounds, before production moves to Brisbane, Queensland.

[09/12/24 - 01:46 PM]
New Vice Series "Black Comedy in America" Premieres on Tuesday, October 15th
This journey explores its lore and legends, interacting with comic icons and cultural figures to understand how Black comedy has shaped America for over a century.

[09/12/24 - 01:02 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces New True-Crime Docuseries "Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison."
The chilling three-part docuseries tells the story of Kaitlyn Conley, a 31-year-old former receptionist who claims she has been wrongfully convicted of the 2015 killing of Mary Yoder, her former boss and the mother of her ex-boyfriend Adam.