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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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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
Jamie Bell and Charlie Heaton Lead a New Generation of "Peaky Blinders" and First Look of Bell as Duke Is Revealed
Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski are also on board.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Returns for One Last Spell This Summer on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Executive producer Selena Gomez to make her directorial debut with the premiere episode.

[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
Season to date, "American Idol" averages 5.11 million Total Viewers and stands as one of the few shows to notch year-over-year gains this season.

[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
Sarah Drew and Eric Johnson to Headline "When I Said I Do" (wt), The New Movie Inspired by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black's Beloved Duet of the Same Name
The movie is set to premiere Saturday, May 23 at 8/7c as part of the network's upcoming spring "Love of a Lifetime" original movie slate.

[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" and "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
On linear over three days, "9-1-1" earned 5.94 million Total Viewers, also nearly matching the show's previous season high in January.

[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
Hulu's Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Deli Boys" Returns for a Second Season on May 28
Andrew Rannells and Kumail Nanjiani join as recurring guest stars for the second season, alongside series regulars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, Poorna Jagannathan and Fred Armisen.

[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
ESPN to Present WNBA Expansion Draft Friday, April 3
Malika Andrews will host the special, joined by analysts Carolyn Peck and Monica McNutt.

[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
This summer, his newest stand-up special, "Ridiculous," will premiere globally on Netflix.

[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Ramy Youssef: In Love" Debuts April 17
Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
Daryl Dunning II, Biko Eisen-Martin, Akilah A. Walker, Laila Odom, Liza Jessie Peterson, and Anthony B. Jenkins are among the latest additions.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.