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[03/18/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 18
Updates include: Christopher Lloyd to visit "The Mandalorian" at Disney+; Issa López, Barry Jenkins to revive "True Detective" at HBO; and Nick Jonas to replace Shaquille O'Neal in NBC's "Dancing with Myself."

[03/18/22 - 12:02 PM]
Hulu Originals Spring 2022 Programming Slate
Newly announced premieres include "Captive Audience" on April 21.

[03/18/22 - 11:33 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of March 28 and April 4
New additions include "True Conviction: Scene of the Crime," premiering Tuesday, March 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/18/22 - 11:01 AM]
94th Oscars Musical Performers to Include All-Star Band Featuring Adam Blackstone, Travis Barker, Sheila E. and Robert Glasper; D-Nice; The Samples Choir; and Live Orchestra
Taking the Oscars stage will be an all-star band featuring the show's music director Adam Blackstone, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, percussionist and singer Sheila E., and genre-spanning pianist Robert Glasper.

[03/18/22 - 10:15 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Laysla De Oliveira Will Star Opposite Zoe Saldana in Academy Award Nominee Taylor Sheridan's New Original Series, "Lioness"
The series is based on a real-life CIA program and follows Cruz Manuelos (De Oliveira), a rough-around-the-edges but passionate young Marine recruited to join the CIA's Lioness Engagement Team to help bring down a terrorist organization from within.

[03/18/22 - 09:30 AM]
Laurie Metcalf, Martha Kelly, Ming-Na Wen and Margaret Cho Join Season Two of "Hacks"
Jean Smart, an Emmy winner for her performance in season one of the series, is set to return with Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Jane Adams, who were all nominated for Emmys for season one.

[03/18/22 - 08:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television to Debut "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
The first episode of the animated prequel series of the popular film franchise will have its world premiere at the Grande Salle de Bonlieu.

[03/18/22 - 07:32 AM]
Video: "The Thaw" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Set in Szczecin, Poland, the series begins after the body of a young woman is discovered under the melting ice.

[03/17/22 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 17
Updates include: Alice Eve to lead "Early Edition" reboot at CBS; Natalie Martinez tapped to star in Apple's "Bad Monkey"; and Richard Armitage, Charlie Murphy to topline "Damage" at Netflix.

[03/17/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Tomorrow" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.

[03/17/22 - 02:15 PM]
ABC News Studios Presents a New Hulu Original Limited Series That Goes on an International Search for One of the Most Wanted Fugitives in the United States
All three episodes of "Have You Seen This Man?" premiere on Thursday, March 24, only on Hulu.

[03/17/22 - 01:00 PM]
Leslie Jones Added to Second Season of Popular Crime Drama "BMF" in Recurring Role
Jones will star as Federal Agent Tracy Chambers; smart and calculating, Chambers knows how to maneuver the bureaucracy that comes with carrying a badge.

[03/17/22 - 12:30 PM]
Audience for "NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" Finishes Season Up 32 Percent From 2020-21 and Up 26 Percent From 2019-20
The 2021-22 game slate averaged nearly three million viewers (2,978,000), up 32 percent vs. 2020-2021 and up 26 percent vs. 2019-2020.

[03/17/22 - 12:17 PM]
NBC's Groundbreaking All-Live Music Competition Series, "American Song Contest" Premieres with Exciting Brand Partner Integrations with M&M's, T-Mobile & Wells Fargo
From in-show experiences with artists to bringing the magic into homes and towns across the country, NBCU's partnerships will bring viewers closer to the music, artists, and action than ever before in a musical competition series.

[03/17/22 - 11:36 AM]
Eric Bogosian Joins Cast of "Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire"
He'll play Daniel Molloy, an investigative journalist nearing the end of his career who's given a second chance at the interview of a lifetime.

[03/17/22 - 11:13 AM]
Play Ball! 2022 ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Taco Bell" Schedule Opens April 10 with Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
The franchise enters its 33rd season as the exclusive, national Major League Baseball game of the week.

[03/17/22 - 11:00 AM]
Relive the Magic of "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts" Premiering on Cartoon Network and TBS, Sunday, April 10
Viewers tuning in to each broadcast will be treated to a special sneak peek of Warner Bros. Pictures' highly anticipated "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," which is set to hit theaters on April 15.

[03/17/22 - 11:00 AM]
Lukas Gage, Megan Stalter, Olli Haaskivi and Calvin Seabrooks Join Peacock's Reimagined Drama "Queer as Folk" as Guest Stars
The project is a vibrant reimagining of the groundbreaking British series created by Russell T. Davies, exploring a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.

[03/17/22 - 10:50 AM]
A New Season of "Gold Rush: Freddy Dodge's Mine Rescue" Premieres Friday, April 1 at 9 PM ET/PT on Discovery
From Montana to Alaska to the Yukon to Colorado, gold guru Freddy Dodge and master fabricator Juan Ibarra step in to help struggling miners learn how to run a successful mine.

[03/17/22 - 10:35 AM]
Smithsonian Channel's "Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o" Premieres Monday, March 28
The epic and emotional TV documentary features Nyong'o as she journeys across Benin, West Africa to uncover the remarkable truth behind the women who helped to inspire the Dora Milaje of Marvel's blockbuster film "Black Panther."

[03/17/22 - 10:16 AM]
IMDb TV Announces Casting and Start-of-Production Date for Coming-of-Age Series "High School" Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Memoir by Tegan and Sara Quin
TikTok creators and TV newcomers Railey and Seazynn Gilliland have been cast as series leads, portraying the high school versions of Tegan and Sara.

[03/17/22 - 10:07 AM]
Netflix Announces "Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy," A New Comedy Special Premiering Globally on April 5
With a unique blend of intelligence, rage and physicality, Ronny shares his take on the pandemic, race relations, cancel culture and stories from his experiences as an international touring comic.

[03/17/22 - 10:01 AM]
"Ziwe" Set to Return to Showtime for Season Two on Sunday, May 1 at 11 PM ET/PT
Following a six episode run, the series will return for a second installment of new episodes later this year.

[03/17/22 - 10:01 AM]
AMC to Air "Breaking Bad" Marathon Leading Up to the Premiere of the Sixth and Final Season of "Better Call Saul"
Airing on five consecutive Saturdays, the marathon will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and bonus content, including "Easter eggs" and trivia - one factoid per episode.

[03/17/22 - 09:40 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Potomac: Karen's Grande Dame Reunion" Two-Part Special Premieres Sunday, April 17, at 8PM ET/PT
This reunion of epic proportions uncovers family lineage revelations, fun bonding experiences, and the fate of the family farm succession.

[03/17/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Return to Space" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Elon Musk and SpaceX engineers embark on a historic mission to return NASA astronauts to the International Space Station and revolutionize space travel.

[03/17/22 - 09:31 AM]
Adult Swim Marks Toonami's 25th Anniversary with Special Events and New Programming
In celebration of the anniversary, Adult Swim has ordered the pick-up of two new seasons of fan-favorite series "FLCL," "FLCL: Grunge" and "FLCL: Shoegaze," which are currently in production, and greenlit the original series, "Housing Complex C," coming later this year.

[03/17/22 - 09:14 AM]
Video: Hulu's "Candy" - First Look & Teaser
The series stars Jessica Biel, Timothy Simons, Melanie Lynskey, Pablo Schreiber, and Raúl Esparza.

[03/17/22 - 09:06 AM]
Video: Global Recording Artist Olivia Rodrigo Reveals Trailer and Key Art for Disney+ Original Film "OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)"
The film will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 25.

[03/17/22 - 09:00 AM]
Season Two of "The Flight Attendant" Debuts April 21 on HBO Max
The eight-episode season continues with two new episodes on April 28, followed by one episode weekly concluding May 26.

[03/17/22 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces May 20 Premiere Date for "Night Sky"
The series, formerly titled "Lightyears," stars Academy Award winners Sissy Spacek and J.K. Simmons.

[03/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Anatomy of a Scandal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sophie's privileged life as the wife of powerful politician James unravels when scandalous secrets surface - and he stands accused of a shocking crime.

[03/17/22 - 08:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces "Pinecone & Pony," New Animated Series for Kids and Families Premiering Friday, April 8
"Pinecone & Pony" is an eight-episode animated comedy for kids and families about a young girl named Pinecone who, with the help of her best friend Pony, is learning that there's more than one way to be a warrior.

[03/17/22 - 07:50 AM]
Lifetime Stacks April with Double Feature Saturdays and New Original Movie Premieres
"Fatal Fandom," "She Went Missing," "Sister With A Secret," "Driven to Murder" and "The Walls Are Watching" are among the latest additions.

[03/17/22 - 06:46 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "South Park: The 25th Anniversary Concert" at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Primus and Ween
The concert, with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, Primus and Ween, takes place on Wednesday, August 10.

[03/17/22 - 06:01 AM]
"Resident Evil" - Date Announcement & Teaser Art
The first live-action series will redefine the legendary horror franchise for Netflix on July 14.

[03/17/22 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Komi Can't Communicate" Part 2 Trailer - Netflix Anime
At a high school full of unique characters, Tadano helps his shy and unsociable classmate Komi reach her goal of making friends with 100 people.

[03/16/22 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 16
Updates include: NBC bumps "The Courtship" to USA Network; Katherine McNamara to lead The CW's "Walker: Independence"; and Alexandra Daddario to topline AMC's "Mayfair Witches."

[03/16/22 - 12:48 PM]
"Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition": That's So 90's Is a Blast from the Past with Clueless in the Kitchen Stars Competing to Up Their Cooking Game
In the new season, Anne Burrell is joined for the first time by Jeff Mauro to transform a roster of retro celebrity recruits from clueless in the kitchen to totally rad cooks.

[03/16/22 - 12:09 PM]
"Don't Hang Up" Premieres This Sunday, March 20 at 8pm ET on Bounce, True-Crime Original Thriller Stars Wendell Pierce, Lauren Holly & Eden Cupid
The mystery revolves around Chris Daniels (Pierce), a husband and father whose life is upended when he gets a phone call that hurls him into a harrowing journey to save his family.

[03/16/22 - 12:03 PM]
"Unraveled: Once a Killer" Exposes How "One and Done Killers" Are Able to Go Under the Radar in New Five-Part Podcast Series
A companion two-hour special, "Unraveled: Once a Killer," begins streaming Friday, April 22 on discovery+.

[03/16/22 - 11:02 AM]
Video: "Barry" Season 3 - Official Teaser - HBO
The Emmy award-winning series returns for a third season on April 24.

[03/16/22 - 10:30 AM]
Season Two of the Max Original Comedy Series "Starstruck" Debuts March 24
After her grand gesture at the end of season one, in season two, Jessie must deal with the real-world consequences of deciding to stay and pursue a relationship with Tom, rather than sticking to her original plan of returning home to New Zealand.

[03/16/22 - 10:21 AM]
Video: "Woke" Season 2 Official Trailer - Hulu
Facing a world where "woke" has become big business, can Keef and his friends bring about real change, or is it just about the dollars?

[03/16/22 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer and Premiere Date for "I Love That for You"
The series will premiere on Friday, April 29 on streaming and on demand for all Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, May 1 at 8:30/7:30c.

[03/16/22 - 09:15 AM]
ESPN Signs Legendary NFL Duo Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to Multi-Year Agreements to Become New Voices of "Monday Night Football"
As part of the agreement, Buck and Aikman will both contribute content to ESPN+, with more details to be announced at a later date.

[03/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Hellish Hauntings Summon Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman Back to the Underworld for a Brand-New Season of "Portals to Hell" - Premiering Saturday, April 9 on Travel Channel and discovery+
There's hell to pay, and Jack Osbourne and Katrina Weidman are on a mission to find out why.

[03/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu, Amazon's Prime Video Bite into Scripted Dramedy "Reginald the Vampire" from Thunderbird Entertainment's Great Pacific Media
Hulu has acquired second-window U.S. rights to the series, produced by Thunderbird's GPM with Modern Story, December Films and Cineflix Studios, that is in its final week of shooting and is slated for a summer premiere on Syfy.

[03/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "We Own This City" - Official Teaser - HBO
Based on true events, "We Own This City" premieres April 25.

[03/16/22 - 08:03 AM]
Disney+ Presents the One-of-a-Kind Drawing Experience, "Sketchbook," Available to Stream April 27
From Supper Club and in partnership with Walt Disney Animation Studios, audiences will be given an insider's look into the animation process as some of the Studios' talented artists teach them how to draw beloved Disney characters.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.