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    [saturday, february 05, 2022]    
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[02/05/22 - 03:13 PM]
NBC Olympics' Friday Coverage, Featuring First-Ever Full Day Presentation of Winter Games Opening Ceremony, Averages Nearly 16 Million Viewers
The numbers indicate that Friday's full-day Opening Ceremony coverage will average nearly 14 million TV-only viewers (14.4 million TAD) - ranking with NBC's Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony in July and NBC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as the most-watched entertainment shows on any network since last March.

[02/05/22 - 10:41 AM]
Video: "Lie With Me" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Seeking a fresh start, a family relocates to Melbourne with two small children. The couple hire a local nanny, but she isn't the innocent stranger she pretends to be.

[02/04/22 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 4
Updates include: CBS gives pilot order to "Cal Fire"; Anna Fishko to pen AMC's "Orphan Black" series; and HBO Max nixes "The Boondocks" reboot series.

[02/04/22 - 03:30 PM]
NBC Orders Pilots for "Blank Slate" and "The Irrational"
Dean Georgaris and John Fox are behind the former while Arika Mittman penned the latter.

[02/04/22 - 02:59 PM]
Apple TV+ Presents Lineup of New, Original Series from the World's Greatest Storytellers Set to Debut Globally in 2022
"In the months ahead, we'll continue to deliver a diverse range of exceptional shows from the world's most inventive and creative minds," said said Matt Cherniss, head of domestic programming, Apple TV+.

[02/04/22 - 02:27 PM]
Apple Original Thriller Series "Shining Girls," Starring Emmy Award-Winner Elisabeth Moss, to Premiere Globally Friday, April 29, 2022 on Apple TV+
Adapted for television and executive produced by showrunner Silka Luisa, the eight-episode series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[02/04/22 - 02:03 PM]
AMC+ Original Serial Killer Thriller "Ragdoll" Comes to AMC Monday, February 28
Captivating and horrifying, this six-part original series is from the award-winning producers of Killing Eve and features similar mind-blowing plot twists, intense characters and dark humor.

[02/04/22 - 11:34 AM]
Showtime Orders Third Season of "The L Word: Generation Q"
The 10-episode third season will return to the network later this year.

[02/04/22 - 11:24 AM]
Apple Announces "They Call Me Magic," The Four-Part Real-Life Story of Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Set to Debut April 22 on Apple TV+
The series offers a rare glimpse into the incredible real-life story of Johnson, who left his mark on history through his work - both on and off the court - and continues to impact our culture today.

[02/04/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.

[02/04/22 - 10:33 AM]
FX's "Dicktown" Sets Premiere Date
The new season of "Dicktown" will premiere Thursday, March 3 at 10:00/9:00c on FXX and stream on Hulu.

[02/04/22 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Gripping Trailer for "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey," Starring Academy Award Nominee Samuel L. Jackson, Premiering Globally on Friday, March 11
The six-episode moving series about family, memory and legacy premieres globally Friday, March 11 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[02/04/22 - 09:29 AM]
CTV Announces Second Season Order of New Original Comedy "Children Ruin Everything"
Season one joins the Roku Originals programming slate on the Roku Channel in the U.S. this year.

[02/04/22 - 09:26 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of February 14 and February 21
Said offerings include the return of "The Murder Tapes," "Evil Lives Here" and "On the Case with Paula Zahn."

[02/04/22 - 09:26 AM]
Star-Studded Darkly Comedic Anthology Series "Roar" to Premiere Globally Friday, April 15, 2022 on Apple TV+
Based on a book of short stories by Cecelia Ahern, the series is the first to be released under "Roar" creators and co-showrunners Carly Mensch and Liz Flahive's overall deal with Apple TV+, and features an all-star cast.

[02/04/22 - 09:18 AM]
Video: Hulu Original "The Orville: New Horizons" Shares Sneak Peek and New Premiere Date
The new season will now launch Thursday, June 2, only on Hulu.

[02/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
New Comedy Series "Fairwood" Premieres on Crackle Spring 2022
The quirky single-camera series follows the exploits of Rusty and Clark Fairwood, colorful small-town entertainers with an infectious, upbeat "positivistic" philosophy.

[02/04/22 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Renews Drama Series "Euphoria" for a Third Season
The season two finale airs on February 27.

[02/04/22 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Moving the Needle with Dr. Woo" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Dr. Woo is pulling the curtain back on the most exclusive tattoo experience that LA offers.

[02/04/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Worst Roommate Ever" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Violent con artists. Stone-cold killers. These terrifying true stories unveil some of the worst cohabitation experiences one could ever imagine.

[02/04/22 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Second Season of Inspiring and Acclaimed Series "Dear..." Set to Premiere on Friday, March 4
The new installments spotlight the late André Leon Talley, Viola Davis, Malala Yousafzai, Jane Fonda, Ava DuVernay, Billy Porter, Sandra Oh, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Laird Hamilton.

[02/04/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Making Fun" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta fields kids' ideas for delightfully pointless inventions. Then - if he's in the mood - he and his pals build 'em.

[02/04/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Clark" - Official Teaser - Netflix
"Clark" is directed by Jonas Åkerlund and with Bill Skarsgård starring as Clark Olofsson - the notorious Swedish bank robber, and the man who gave rise to the expression the Stockholm syndrome.

[02/04/22 - 06:01 AM]
Apple Reveals First Look at Espionage Series "Slow Horses," Starring Academy Award Winner Gary Oldman, Premiering Globally Friday, April 1, 2022 on Apple TV+
The six-episode drama, adapted from CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron's first novel in the "Slow Horses" series, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday.

[02/04/22 - 05:01 AM]
First Look: Hulu's "Conversations with Friends"
The limited series is based on Sally Rooney's best-selling novel and stars Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn, and Jemima Kirke.

[02/04/22 - 04:02 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases First-Look Footage of Expansive and Highly Anticipated 2022 Originals Series Slate During Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics
Emmy Rossum, Matthew Fox, Taye Diggs, Josh Gad, Isla Fisher, Craig Robinson, Adam Devine, Kate McKinnon, John Cameron Mitchell, Chris Redd, Sam Jay, Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kim Cattrall and Juliette Lewis are among the featured talent.

[02/04/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Restless" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After going to extremes to cover up an accident, a corrupt cop's life spirals out of control when he starts receiving threats from a mysterious witness.

[02/03/22 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 3
Updates include: The CW makes three pilot orders; John Harlan Kim cast in ABC's "LA Law"; and Scott Prendergast lands pilot commitment from CBS.

[02/03/22 - 04:31 PM]
Season 2 of "Doogie Kamealoha, MD" Has Been Confirmed!
Disney+ took to social media with the news this afternoon.

[02/03/22 - 04:30 PM]
"Single Drunk Female" Scores Freeform's Most-Watched Comedy Series Debut in Over Four Years
The debut scores the network's biggest comedy premiere in more than four years with over 2.4 million multiplatform viewers in its first seven days available.

[02/03/22 - 01:47 PM]
Multi-Award Winner Bill Nighy Joins Showtime Drama "The Man Who Fell to Earth"
Nighy will play the brilliant Thomas Newton, the first alien to arrive on earth over 40 years ago.

[02/03/22 - 12:55 PM]
HGTV and discovery+ Plan Spring Premieres for Eleven New Series Featuring Unexpected Renovation Stars and Fan Favorite Experts
Highlights include "Lil Jon Wants to Do What?," a series that features Lil Jon, the Grammy Award-winning producer, rapper and DJ turned out-of-the box home renovator.

[02/03/22 - 11:52 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Series Order for "Presumed Innocent" from David E. Kelley, Dustin Thomason, and Executive Producer J.J. Abrams
Inspired by Scott Turow's beloved courtroom thriller, "Presumed Innocent" is the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys' office when one of its own is suspected of the crime.

[02/03/22 - 11:51 AM]
discovery+ Announces Expansive Slate of Documentaries for 2022
Highlights include "Legacy: In the Shadow of Greatness," a six-part docuseries following the athletic pursuits of the children of sports icons Dwyane Wade, Evander Holyfield, and Randall Cunningham as they attempt to break out from their parents' shadows and become legends in their own right.

[02/03/22 - 11:45 AM]
Amazon Studios Greenlights Series "The Horror of Dolores Roach" from Blumhouse Television, Spotify's Gimlet, and GloNation Studios
The eight-episode, half-hour series - based on the hit Gimlet podcast series of the same name - is a contemporary Sweeney Todd-inspired tale of eat or be eaten; a macabre urban legend of love, betrayal, weed, gentrification, cannibalism, and survival of the fittest.

[02/03/22 - 11:31 AM]
Food Network Fast-Tracks Season Two Pick-Up of "Alex vs America" with Alex Guarnaschelli and Host Eric Adjepong
Hosted by renowned chef Eric Adjepong, each episode features three culinary superstars competing over two rounds against Alex and each other.

[02/03/22 - 11:31 AM]
Amazon Studios Starts Production in Victoria, Australia on "Foe"
The Garth Davis-helmed sci-fi psychological thriller, written by Davis and Iain Reid, is an adaptation of Reid's 2018 best-selling novel, and stars Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and Aaron Pierre.

[02/03/22 - 10:59 AM]
HBO Renews Comedy Series "Somebody Somewhere" for a Second Season
Starring and executive produced by comedian and singer Bridget Everett, the seven-episode first season debuted January 16, with new episodes airing weekly on HBO and HBO Max.

[02/03/22 - 10:39 AM]
discovery+ Greenlights Docuseries on Three-Time Gold Medalist Snowboarder Shaun White Ahead of 2022 Olympic Winter Games
With unprecedented access and never-before-seen personal archival footage, the series will be a definitive portrait of three-time Olympic gold medalist and arguably the GOAT in two separate sports - snowboarding & skateboarding, Shaun White.

[02/03/22 - 10:31 AM]
ID Renews Hit New Series "Murder Under the Friday Night Lights" for a Sophomore Season Ahead of Its Shocking Freshman Finale
Produced by Lion Television US, the season finale airs Tuesday February, 8 on ID at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/03/22 - 10:30 AM]
discovery+ Greenlights New Seasons of Fan-Favorite Series Including "Kendra Sells Hollywood," "Love in Paradise: The Caribbean," "90 Day: The Single Life," "Pig Royalty" and "Ghost Brothers: Lights Out"
They join the previously announced renewals of "Naked and Afraid of Love," "Eli Roth Presents: A Ghost Ruined My Life" and "The Haunted Museum."

[02/03/22 - 10:19 AM]
Video: Renee Zellweger Is Pam Hupp - NBC's "The Thing About Pam"
NBC's "The Thing About Pam" is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ's conviction, although he insisted he didn't kill her.

[02/03/22 - 10:08 AM]
EPIX Expands Premium Lineup and Unveils Development Slate
Epic romantic adventure series "Billy the Kid," based on the life of the famous American outlaw, will premiere on April 24.

[02/03/22 - 10:01 AM]
ID's Gripping New Series "Crime Scene Confidential" Re-Examines Forensic Evidence from Some of the Country's Most Controversial Murder Cases
Starting Tuesday, March 8, new episodes will premiere on ID at 9:00/8:00c and be available to stream the same day on discovery+.

[02/03/22 - 10:01 AM]
"The Book Of Queer" Uncovers LGBTQ+ History in Upcoming Series on discovery+
The funny and fascinating series features an ensemble cast of entirely LGBTQ+ actors who portray nearly 200 historical figures, with each episode culminating in an original song and music video, created and performed by queer artists including Betty Who and VINCINT.

[02/03/22 - 09:46 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "Lincoln's Dilemma," A Revealing New Documentary Series Reexamining Lincoln's Legacy, Premiering Friday, February 18
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright and featuring the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Frederick Douglass, all four parts of "Lincoln's Dilemma" will premiere globally on Friday, February 18.

[02/03/22 - 09:42 AM]
Come Home to Wisconsin! "That '90s Show" Finds Its Next Generation Point Place Cast
Ashley Aufderheide, Callie Haverda, Mace Coronel, Maxwell Acee Donovan, Reyn Doi, and Sam Morelos join Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as series regulars.

[02/03/22 - 09:28 AM]
"Million Dollar Wheels," Executive Produced by Academy Award-Winner Jamie Foxx, Premieres February 28, 2022 on discovery+
The series follows a diverse group of the top luxury and supercar dealers in the world.

[02/03/22 - 09:01 AM]
Louis Hofmann, Lars Eidinger and Nell Sutton Join Shawn Levy's "All the Light We Cannot See"
They join previously announced Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie and blind actress Aria Mia Loberti.

[02/03/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "TrollsTopia" - Season 6 Trailer
From sweet surprises to electrifying harmonizing, the fun has just begun with all-new episodes, coming to Peacock on February 17.







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[03/04/26 - 11:31 AM]
"Disney Animation's Songs in Sign Language" to Debut on Disney+ April 27
Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are "The Next Right Thing" (from Frozen 2), "We Don't Talk About Bruno" (from Encanto) and "Beyond" (from Moana 2).

[03/04/26 - 11:03 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Teaser from the DC Studios Series "Lanterns," Starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald
The series is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Season 2 Production Kicks Off in Hawaii
The series will film on location on O'ahu and the island of Hawaii.

[03/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
MTV Announces the Final 18 Episodes of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation," One of TV's Most Influential Reality Franchises, Premiering on Thursday, May 7 at 8PM ET/PT
This farewell season marks the culmination of a franchise that entertained millions with major life milestones, laugh-out-loud chaos, and the unfiltered chemistry that defined an era of reality television.

[03/04/26 - 09:46 AM]
"The Verdict," Hosted by Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo, Returns to Vice TV For Season Two, Taking on the Biggest Debates in Sports
In each episode, Russo and a lineup of sports insiders, journalists, and analysts get to the bottom of the hottest debates in sports history, presenting both sides through a fast-paced documentary debate format.

[03/04/26 - 09:45 AM]
Lifetime Raises the Bar by Expanding Into Premium Vertical Storytelling with "Tides of Temptation," A Micro Drama Feature Executive Produced by Taye Diggs
Serving as a digital offshoot of the just announced upcoming original movie "Terry McMillan Presents: Paradise with You," the project expands the film's universe through a cinematic, mobile-first format designed with feature-level production value.

[03/04/26 - 09:44 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Three New Original Movies for 2026 Love of a Lifetime Slates Featuring All-Star Casts
Valerie Bertinelli, Henry Czerny, Eric McCormack, Taye Diggs, Heather Hemmens, and Cynthia Bailey are among the featured talent.

[03/04/26 - 09:43 AM]
Lifetime Reteams with Robin Roberts for "Angel in the Rubble" Starring Sherri Shepherd in Remembrance of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Slated to premiere in September in remembrance of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the movie is based on Genelle Guzman-McMillan's memoir "Angel in the Rubble: The Miraculous Rescue of 9/11's Last Survivor."

[03/04/26 - 09:42 AM]
Lifetime Expands Roster of Powerhouse Creatives with New Movie Projects Helmed By Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson
"Queen Latifah and Taraji P. Henson are extraordinary talents and dynamic producers who share Lifetime's passion for telling powerful stories about women," said Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, A&E, Lifetime and LMN.

[03/04/26 - 09:41 AM]
A+E Global Media Greenlights Two New Digital-First Series Under the History Brand
"Mistakes That Made America" and "Cracking Up" are both due later this year.

[03/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
The History Channel Marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11 with New Two-Hour Special "102 Minutes Inside the Towers"
The documentary offers a deeply immersive and unique perspective through firsthand accounts from those who were inside the Twin Towers.

[03/04/26 - 09:39 AM]
The History Channel Taps Internationally Acclaimed Action Icon Dolph Lundgren to Executive Produce and Host New Series "History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren"
Produced by Superluna Studios in association with 3BMG, the eight-episode series takes viewers on a thrilling journey through the gears, guts, and genius behind the machines that reshaped our world.

[03/04/26 - 09:38 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck" (w.t.)
The 10-episode, one-hour series examines the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history.

[03/04/26 - 09:37 AM]
The History Channel Orders "Extraordinary Origins with Ted Danson" (w.t.) A New Series Hosted and Executive Produced by the Multi-Award-Winning Actor
The 10-episode series examines the stories behind some of history's most significant innovations, inventions, and discoveries that helped shape the modern world.

[03/04/26 - 09:36 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "History's Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon" (w.t.)
Stories about money - money made, money lost, and money spent - are woven into the fabric of our nation's history.