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[05/05/22 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 5
Updates include: Ed O'Neill cast as Donald Sterling in FX's "The Sterling Affairs"; Marsha Stephanie Blake to star in ABC's "Find the Light"; and Apple's Rose Byrne/Seth Rogen-led "Platonic" fills out cast.

[05/05/22 - 09:15 PM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 5 - Date Announcement - Netflix
Netflix surprised "Cobra Kai" fans this evening in Los Angeles at Cobra Kai: Live & Bad Ass with a first look teaser for the upcoming fifth season.

[05/05/22 - 05:32 PM]
NBC Gives Series Order to "Quantum Leap"
It's been 30 years since Dr. Sam Beckett stepped into the Quantum Leap accelerator and vanished. Now a new team has been assembled to restart the project in the hopes of understanding the mysteries behind the machine and the man who created it.

[05/05/22 - 01:37 PM]
Guy Fieri Hits the Road for an Epic RV Adventure Through the Pacific Northwest on the New Series "Guy's All-American Road Trip"
The four-episode series will premiere on Friday, June 3 at 9:00/8:00c on Food Network.

[05/05/22 - 01:02 PM]
New Robust Slate of Original Programming, Product Updates, and the Launch of its Branded Content Studio at 2022 NewFronts Announced by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Plus
This past month, Crackle Plus launched its highly anticipated Chicken Soup for the Soul AVOD streaming service, dedicated to featuring diverse, female-centric programming, offering over 5,000 content assets at launch, including many originals and exclusive content, both scripted and unscripted.

[05/05/22 - 12:38 PM]
New All-Black Female-Driven Series "Finding Happy" Highlights Bounce's Upcoming Originals Slate
Other highlights include the return of "Johnson" and the sequel to "Faith Heist."

[05/05/22 - 12:00 PM]
The TNets Announce Summer Premiere Dates for New & Returning Series
Newly announced premieres include "Chad," "The Big D" and "101 Places to Party Before You Die."

[05/05/22 - 11:26 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "The Gabby Petito Story" with Thora Birch Set to Co-Star and Make Her Directorial Debut
As a trusted destination for women, Lifetime will create a new PSA to debut as part of the movie's roll out, driving to the important work of the network's coalition of partners to provide resources for women.

[05/05/22 - 11:23 AM]
NATAS Announces 2022 Daytime Emmy Nominations
The "49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" airs Friday, June 24, on CBS.

[05/05/22 - 11:20 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Enthralling New Spy Thriller, "The Ipcress File" Starring Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton and Tom Hollander
Directed by Emmy winner James Watkins and set in Berlin and London during the 1960's, "The Ipcress File" will make its exclusive U.S. and Canadian premiere on AMC+ Thursday, May 19, with episodes rolling out weekly on Thursdays.

[05/05/22 - 11:02 AM]
First Look at Randall Park & Melissa Fumero on Set of Netflix's New Comedy Series "Blockbuster"
Later tonight, Randall Park, Melissa Fumero, JB Smoove and Tyler Alvarez will be competing against each other in a Movie Trivia Happy Hour event out of Netflix is a Joke: The Festival.

[05/05/22 - 11:01 AM]
"Cookies & Milk," Animated Series Based on the Forthcoming Book by Shawn Amos, in the Works at Disney from Laurence Fishburne's Cinema Gypsy Productions and Jesse James Films
The debut novel is semi-autobiographical, inspired by the childhood of Shawn Amos, a blues musician and the son of iconic Wallace "Wally" Amos Jr., founder of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookie brand.

[05/05/22 - 10:30 AM]
First Look & Date Announce - "First Kill" Vampire-Hunter Series from Netflix
Sarah Catherine Hook and Imani Lewis star in the project, due on June 10.

[05/05/22 - 10:04 AM]
Aryan Simhadri and Leah Sava Jeffries to Star in the Disney+ Epic Live-Action Adventure Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
Simhadri and Jeffries will star alongside Walker Scobell who was recently announced to play the titular character in this epic adventure.

[05/05/22 - 10:01 AM]
"Formula 1: Drive to Survive" Confirmed for a 5th and 6th Season on Netflix
The series has grown in popularity over time, with Season 4 attracting the biggest audience to date and breaking into the weekly Top 10 in 56 countries.

[05/05/22 - 10:01 AM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for Its 16th Season in First-Run Broadcast Syndication
The show is hosted by the straightforward, tough-talking Steve Wilkos, a former Chicago police officer and U.S. Marine, a background that shaped and has distinguished his point of view from other daytime hosts.

[05/05/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series "Minx" for a Second Season
All 10 episodes from the first season are available on HBO Max.

[05/05/22 - 09:17 AM]
"MTV Unplugged in Partnership with Rockstar Energy Drink Present: Twenty One Pilots" Global Music Special Premiering Thursday, June 9th at 9 PM ET Exclusively Worldwide on MTV
In this latest edition of the iconic "MTV Unplugged" series, Twenty One Pilots take the stage in Los Angeles to perform stripped-back and reimagined versions of some of their biggest and most beloved songs from their catalog.

[05/05/22 - 09:11 AM]
Power Couple Brat and Judy Navigate the Next Chapter Together: Marriage, Careers and Babies on Season Two of "Brat Loves Judy," Premiering June 9 at 9 PM EST on WE tv
Brat-A-Tat and Big Booty Judy plan their dream wedding, but the rush towards the date 2-22-22 unveils unresolved relationship issues.

[05/05/22 - 09:07 AM]
Nickelodeon's '90s Mascot Face Returns in "Face's Music Party," Brand-New Music Variety Show Premiering Monday, June 6, at 11 A.M. (ET/PT)
The interactive series that combines animation and live action will feature a reimagined Face (voiced by Cedric Williams) as host and VJ, playing modern pop hits and revamped nursery school classics to create the ultimate music party.

[05/05/22 - 09:06 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Teaser for "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
The multigenerational drama hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship.

[05/05/22 - 09:00 AM]
"My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman" - Official Season 4 Key Art, Release Date & Guest Announcement
The fourth season, due on May 20, will welcome another round of guests, including Cardi B, Kevin Durant, Billie Eilish, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ryan Reynolds, and Will Smith.

[05/05/22 - 08:49 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original Series "Maggie"
Dating is hard enough - it's even harder when you also happen to be a psychic.

[05/05/22 - 08:33 AM]
Peacock Orders New Orginial Docuseries, "Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss"
Based on Eric Weiner's New York Times best seller, the six-episode travel docuseries will follow host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson as he traverses the globe searching for the secrets to the world's happiest and least happiest places on earth.

[05/05/22 - 08:02 AM]
HGTV Competition "Battle on the Beach" Heads to Texas with Superstar Renovation Mentors Taniya Nayak, Ty Pennington, and Alison Victoria
Premiering Sunday, June 5 at 9:00/8:00c, the series drew more than 16.7 million during its freshman run.

[05/05/22 - 08:00 AM]
"Outlander" Casts Key Role for Upcoming Seventh Season
Charles Vandervaart has been cast in the role of William Ransom, the secret son of Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan, on the internationally acclaimed original series.

[05/05/22 - 08:00 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser Trailer and Character Posters for "House of the Dragon"
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen.

[05/05/22 - 07:12 AM]
USA Network Partners with Buddies Blake Shelton and Carson Daly to Star in and Executive Produce Wild and Crazy New Celebrity Game Show "Barmageddon," Hosted by Nikki Bella
Longtime friends Shelton and Daly head to Nashville and open the doors to Blake's bar, Ole Red, and everyone is invited to join their party.

[05/05/22 - 07:00 AM]
CBS News Presents "Her Majesty The Queen: A Gayle King Special," Marking the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II, to Be Broadcast Thursday, June 2, on CBS
The special will look at the triumphs and the turbulence surrounding the queen's unprecedented milestone and the strength it has taken to move her family and her country forward.

[05/05/22 - 06:04 AM]
Powerhouse Entertainer Taraji P. Henson Returns to Host Culture's Biggest Night "BET Awards" 2022
This year's event airs live on BET on Sunday, June 26 at 8 PM ET/PT.

[05/05/22 - 05:52 AM]
CBS Renews Sunday's #1 Scripted Series "The Equalizer," Starring Queen Latifah, for Two More Seasons
Additional renewals will be announced in the coming weeks.

[05/04/22 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 4
Updates include: Peacock cancels "Saved by the Bell" reboot after two seasons; Nikolaj Coster-Waldau to star in Apple's "The Last Thing He Told Me"; and Lucie Lucas, Jamie Bamber to lead Acorn TV's "Cannes Confidential."

[05/04/22 - 02:00 PM]
Katt Williams Returns to Netflix with His Second Original Comedy Special, "World War III"
The special was filmed at the Dolby Live in Las Vegas in January 2022.

[05/04/22 - 12:33 PM]
"Everything But the House" Starring Lara Spencer Returns to HGTV for Second Season on Saturday, May 28
In a new 10-episode season, which attracted 13.2 million viewers to its freshman run, Lara Spencer, and a team of expert appraisers will scour clients' homes for buried treasures that might be worth big money.

[05/04/22 - 12:02 PM]
Freeform's Summer Slate Sizzles with Lineup of New and Returning Original Series
New comedy series "Everything's Trash," from Phoebe Robinson, will premiere on July 13 with double episodes at 10:00/9:00c.

[05/04/22 - 11:36 AM]
TNT Acquires First Three Seasons of Hit DC Drama "Lucifer," from Warner Bros. Television
This joins the recently acquired "Cold Case" premiering on TNT Monday, May 16.

[05/04/22 - 11:30 AM]
Acclaimed Novel "Out of My Mind" to Be Adapted Into a Movie by Big Beach, Participant and Disney Branded Television for Disney+
After a worldwide search, actress Phoebe-Rae Taylor will star in this heartwarming story introducing the multitalented 12-year-old Melody Brooks, a girl with cerebral palsy.

[05/04/22 - 11:26 AM]
New Netflix Documentary Series "The Future Of..." to Premiere This Summer
The series will be released globally in two batches - with the first six episodes on Tuesday, June 21, and the remaining six episodes on Tuesday, June 28.

[05/04/22 - 11:02 AM]
Peacock's New Sketch Comedy Special "Would It Kill You to Laugh?" Starring Kate Berlant & John Early Premieres Friday, June 24
The one-of-a-kind sketch special from A24 will feature famous comedy duo Berlant and Early as sitcom stars from the world-renowned television program "He's Gay, She's Half-Jewish."

[05/04/22 - 11:02 AM]
"Uncoupled" - Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman's New Comedy Starring Neil Patrick Harris Premieres July 29th
Michael (Neil Patrick Harris) thought his life was perfect until his husband blindsides him by walking out the door after 17 years.

[05/04/22 - 11:02 AM]
Disney+ Showcases New Series from Lucasfilm in Celebration of Star Wars Day
"Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett" launches today while "Light & Magic" debuts July 27.

[05/04/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky" - Season 3 Trailer
Get ready to celebrate teamwork, make new friends, and learn to fly high!

[05/04/22 - 10:41 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer for "The Chi"
This season delves deeply into the many joys and complications of Black love: relationships, children, career, community and self.

[05/04/22 - 10:01 AM]
"The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" Returns to Peacock June 23 with New Twist
Brandi Glanville, Dorinda Medley, Eva Marcille, Jill Zarin, Phaedra Parks, Tamra Judge, Taylor Armstrong and Vicki Gunvalson are among those featured.

[05/04/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Love on the Spectrum U.S." - Official Trailer - Netflix
This insightful and warm hearted docuseries follows autistic people as they navigate the world of dating and relationships.

[05/04/22 - 10:01 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Inks Multi-Picture Deal with Luke Macfarlane
"I'm excited to be part of the joy that Hallmark brings to their viewers - not only for Christmas but to be able to participate in telling these heartfelt stories all year long," Macfarlane said.

[05/04/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary "The Janes" Debuts June 8
The film from Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

[05/04/22 - 10:00 AM]
The Waltons Return to The CW Network with New Original Holiday Movie "The Waltons' Thanksgiving"
Bellamy Young, Logan Shroyer and Richard Thomas will reprise their "The Waltons' Homecoming" roles, with Teddy Sears joining the cast.

[05/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Max Renews Original Comedy Series "Julia" for a Second Season
The series, which debuted March 31 on HBO Max, concludes its first season on May 5.

[05/04/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Interceptor" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The last officer standing on a remote missile defense base wages the battle of her life against terrorists aiming 16 stolen nuclear weapons at the US.







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[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.

[04/24/24 - 07:59 AM]
Starz Confirms Additional Casting for "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"
Joining the cast in a role "Outlander" fans will recognize from early seasons is Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen's maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh's aunt.

[04/24/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "The Big Cigar," New Limited Series Starring Andre Holland as Black Panther Leader Huey P. Newton, Premiering Globally on Friday, May 17
Based on the magazine article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman, who also serves as executive producer, "The Big Cigar" tells the incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution.

[04/24/24 - 07:02 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Original Animated Preschool Series "Dora" for a Second Season
The iconic Latina heroine made her triumphant return earlier this month in the all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation.

[04/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Golden Kamuy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the Hokkaido frontier, a war veteran and Ainu girl race against misfits and military renegades to find treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws.

[04/24/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generacion Zoe" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary follows the rise and fall of GeneraciĆ³n Zoe, a spiritual coaching network hiding the most unusual scam in Argentina's history.

[04/24/24 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "My Oni Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A shy teenage boy's inability to say no is tested when a headstrong girl drags him on a mystical journey amid summer snow to find her missing mom.

[04/24/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Thank You, Next" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.