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[08/09/22 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 9
Updates include: HBO Max nixes DC Comics anthology "Strange Adventures"; Yvonne Orji to get "Stronger" for Netflix; and FX's "Justified: City Primeval" target of another violent attack.

[08/09/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Seoul Vibe" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring.

[08/09/22 - 02:00 PM]
National Geographic Celebrates Iconic Landscapes Across the U.S. This Summer in "America's National Parks"
Narrated and executive produced by Garth Brooks, the five-part series showcases the breathtaking landscape and extraordinary wildlife in parks full of rich surprises and wonder.

[08/09/22 - 12:00 PM]
IDW Announces Five Series in Development with Leading Studios, Networks and Streamers
In addition to the five projects announced today, IDWE is also currently working with Cartoon Network Studios towards development on a soon-to-be-announced animated project.

[08/09/22 - 12:00 PM]
Chyler Leigh Joins the Cast of "The Way Home," A New, Original Primeteime Series Set to Bow on the Network in 2023
Leigh plays Kat Landry, who moved away from her small, Canadian farm town of Port Haven many years ago following a family tragedy, and remains estranged from her mother Del (Andie MacDowell) to this day.

[08/09/22 - 11:22 AM]
VH1's "My True Crime Story" Returns for Another Explosive Season
The eight-episode series follows ordinary people who got caught up in outrageous, unlawful crimes ranging from drug trafficking and steroid production to counterfeiting and jewelry theft.

[08/09/22 - 10:47 AM]
CNN to Premiere "No Ordinary Life," A Film About Women Photojournalists - Monday, Sept. 5 at 10PM ET
In this feature documentary for CNN Films, "No Ordinary Life" celebrates the trailblazing and courageous female photojournalists who captured much of that history.

[08/09/22 - 10:06 AM]
First Look - Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 5 Premieres September 9
Executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg said, "As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks."

[08/09/22 - 10:04 AM]
Peacock's "A Friend of the Family" Official First Look Images Featuring Jake Lacy, Anna Paquin, Colin Hanks, Mckenna Grace, and More
Nick Antosca's highly anticipated true-crime limited drama series premieres on Peacock Thursday, October 6 with three episodes at launch and new episodes streaming weekly.

[08/09/22 - 09:36 AM]
ESPN Films' "Fate of a Sport" About Formation of Premier Lacrosse League to Debut August 29 on ESPN+
The film chronicles the story of lacrosse legend Paul Rabil and his fight to change the trajectory of the sport he loves by launching a new professional league, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

[08/09/22 - 09:28 AM]
Prime Video Taps Michael Smith as News Analyst for "Thursday Night Football" Coverage
In this role, Smith will deliver and analyze the latest news from around the NFL, and advance pertinent stories with insightful commentary and information throughout Thursday Night Football's pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.

[08/09/22 - 09:04 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Series Order for New Dramedy "Land of Women" Starring and Executive Produced by Award-Winning Actress Eva Longoria
Longoria stars as Gala, a New York empty nester whose life is turned upside down when her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties, and she is forced to flee the city alongside her aging mother and college-age daughter.

[08/09/22 - 09:02 AM]
"Love Island USA" Becomes Most Streamed Unscripted Original Series on Peacock
In its first three weeks, Peacock's steamier and streamier version of "Love Island USA" has officially been crowned the most streamed original unscripted series on Peacock, and the third largest original launch overall on the platform.

[08/09/22 - 08:56 AM]
ABC Ties as No. 1 Network for 2nd Time in 3 Weeks in Adults 18-49
Driven by "The Bachelorette" and "Claim to Fame," ABC's Monday was the highest-rated night of the week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/8), tying NBC's Tuesday night (0.8/8).

[08/09/22 - 08:30 AM]
Starz in Development on "Book of Marlon," with Marlon Wayans Set to Star, Co-Write and Executive Produce
In the half-hour project, Wayans will play a fictionalized version of himself, exploring his professional life as a comedian and actor, as well as his personal life as he attempts to reconcile being a good person and loving father with being Marlon.

[08/09/22 - 08:05 AM]
Kenan Thompson Set to Host the "74th Emmy Awards," Airing Monday, Sept. 12. on NBC
"Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC - my longtime network family - makes it even more special," Thompson said. "Like all TV fans, I can't wait to see the stars from my favorite shows."

[08/09/22 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles" Season 2 - First Look - Netflix After School
Yuichi returns as the Samurai Rabbit who must now prove himself worthy to wield the mighty blade willow branch!

[08/09/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Do Revenge" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to exact revenge on each other's enemies.

[08/09/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Mo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Texas, Mo straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a pending asylum request while hustling to support his Palestinian family.

[08/09/22 - 07:05 AM]
FOX Sports Energized for Its Return To Iowa and MLB at Field of Dreams
Last year's inaugural presentation on FOX won the 2021 Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Special.

[08/09/22 - 06:38 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of August 1: "The Gray Man" Enters Most Popular List; "The Sandman" Tops the TV List
Starring Tom Sturridge, the dark fantasy series appeared in the Top 10 in 89 countries.

[08/09/22 - 06:01 AM]
Discovery Channel Delivers Year Over Year Ratings Growth Among Key Demos in July
"Shark Week 34" (July 24-30) did not disappoint as the summer's most anticipated programming event delivered double digit (+10%) year over year ratings gains, marking the first time in four years (2018) that "Shark Week" delivered ratings growth.

[08/08/22 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 8
Updates include: ABC orders drama "Will Trent" to series; Armando Iannucci, Sam Mendes bring "The Franchise" to HBO; and Sarah Pidgeon, Tanzyn Crawford board Hulu's "Tiny Beautiful Things."

[08/08/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Little Women" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Three sisters, who only have each other and never enough money, get entangled in a conspiracy involving the rich and powerful.

[08/08/22 - 05:45 PM]
Video: "Trolls: TrollsTopia" Final Season - Official Trailer - Hulu
The party never stops in all new episodes streaming on Hulu August 11.

[08/08/22 - 02:21 PM]
In Case You Missed It Lifetime Announces "#TextMeWhenYouGetHome" Marathons August 14th and 15th
It all leads up to the exciting season finale on Lifetime on Monday, August 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[08/08/22 - 01:31 PM]
Peacock Reveals 12 New Islanders Heading to Casa Amor in Special Monday Night Episode of "Love Island USA"
This season pushes boundaries like never before with unpredictable twists and turns and unexpected surprises, creating the ultimate recipe for summer fun - only on Peacock.

[08/08/22 - 01:04 PM]
FX's "Fargo" Adds Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and Richa Moorjani to Cast of Fifth Installment
They'll be joining the previously announced Juno Temple, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

[08/08/22 - 11:40 AM]
Video: BET+ Original - "Pulse"
The game of survival... just got real. "Pulse" premieres August 18, stream it only on BET+.

[08/08/22 - 11:34 AM]
HBO Max Delivers New Mobile and Desktop Apps for an Improved User Experience Globally
The replatformed app delivers highly requested new features from HBO Max fans and marks the conclusion of moving all HBO Max apps to a new, more performant tech stack, a process that started with replacing connected TV applications in September.

[08/08/22 - 10:35 AM]
Kaley Cuoco to Star in Peacock's Highly-Anticipated Dark Comedic Thriller "Based on a True Story"
A dark comedic thriller inspired by a bizarre true event, "Based on a True Story" is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America's obsession with true crime, murder and the slow close toilet seat.

[08/08/22 - 10:25 AM]
Bravo Says "Bonjour!" When "Real Girlfriends in Paris" Premieres Monday, Sept. 5 at 9:15 P.M. ET/PT
The series will follow six young women who are all American expats and experiencing their wildest adventure yet in the most beautiful city in the world!

[08/08/22 - 10:02 AM]
Margaret Cho, Joey Lauren Adams, Joanna Cassidy and Kehlani to Guest Star in "The L Word: Generation Q" on Showtime
Season three will premiere on Friday, November 18 on streaming and on demand for all Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut Sunday, November 20 at 8:00/7:00c.

[08/08/22 - 10:00 AM]
Vice TV Announces Electrifying Partnership with Seven Bucks Productions for New Wrestling Series, "Tales from the Territories," Coming to Vice TV Tuesday, October 4th at 10 P.M. ET/PT
The show chronicles a time when the business was all about the smaller territory-based wrestling organizations and before the 1980's boom brought on in part by cable television.

[08/08/22 - 09:37 AM]
All-New Electric-Fying Season of CNBC's "Jay Leno's Garage" Premieres Wednesday, September 7th at 10PM ET/PT
This season, Jay brings viewers into the groundbreaking world of electric vehicles and alternative fuel sources, while featuring new technology, exclusive rides, and celebrity car heads.

[08/08/22 - 09:05 AM]
Global Superstar Nicki Minaj to Receive Video Vanguard Award and Perform Live at 2022 "VMAs"
The 17x nominated and 5x "VMAs" winner, who took home her first Moon Person for Best Hip Hop Video in 2011, is nominated this year for "Best Hip Hop."

[08/08/22 - 09:04 AM]
FOX Sports Charges Into 2022 NFL Season Bolstered by a Fresh, Dynamic Broadcaster Lineup and Its 10th Super Bowl Presentation on FOX
With two Wild Card Playoff Games, two NFC Divisional Playoff Games, the NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LVII, FOX on-air broadcasters will call more postseason games than any network in 40 years.

[08/08/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Next 365 Days" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Laura and Massimo's relationship hangs in the balance as they try to overcome trust issues while a tenacious Nacho works to push them apart.

[08/08/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Years after serving time for betting on games he officiated, former NBA referee Tim Donaghy revisits the scandal that shook up the league.

[08/08/22 - 07:10 AM]
AXS TV's Hit Investigative Series "Music's Greatest Mysteries" Returns with All-New Episodes Full of More Myths & Legends from Music Lore on August 24 at 8 P.M. ET
The series begins with six all-new episodes examining a total of 18 musical enigmas.

[08/08/22 - 07:01 AM]
"Masterpiece" Announces Start of Production on Season 2 of "Annika" with Nicola Walker
Stream Season 1 now with PBS Passport or tune in October 16 for the US broadcast premiere.

[08/08/22 - 07:00 AM]
The Roku Channel Will Exclusively Premiere Season 2 of "Murder House Flip" on Friday, August 12th
"Murder House Flip" is a home renovation show with an unconventional twist: each episode takes on a house where some of the country's most infamous murders were committed.

[08/08/22 - 06:30 AM]
"Sister Wives" Returns for Its Most Powerful Season to Date on September 11 at 10 ET/PT
This season, "Sister Wives" takes a dramatic and emotional turn, as Christine leaves Kody and changes the dynamic of this polygamist family forever.

[08/08/22 - 06:15 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Casting for U.K. Original Drama Series "Sexy Beast"
James McArdle, Emun Elliott, Tamsin Greig and Stephen Moyer star in the series, which commenced production, filming on location in Liverpool.

[08/08/22 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "The Festival of Troubadours" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An unexpected reunion between a traveling musician and his son opens old wounds as the two set out on a long journey to a troubadour festival.

[08/07/22 - 10:02 PM]
Video: "Kill-Fist" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the brink of losing custody of his daughter, a desperate father signs up for a deadly game that forces him to confront his violent past.

[08/07/22 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Delhi Crime" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix India
An ominous gang, a city in panic. Is DCP Vartika and her squad prepared for the chaos to come?

[08/07/22 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "The Assistant" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After losing his family during his incarceration, an innocent ex-convict seeks revenge with the help of an unhinged assistant.

[08/07/22 - 06:00 PM]
"From Scratch": Official Date Announcement & First Look & Teaser Art
Inspired by the memoir, the Netflix limited series is a cross-cultural love story that follows Amahle "Amy" Wheeler (Zoe SaldaƱa) an American student studying abroad in Italy, as she meets and falls in love with Lino (Eugenio Mastrandrea), a Sicilian chef.

[08/05/22 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 5
Updates include: Rosanna Arquette scores recurring role on ABC's "Big Sky"; and Laura San Giacomo signs onto "The Santa Clause" at Disney+.







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[09/29/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sarah Squirm: Live + In The Flesh" Debuts This December
After four seasons (and counting) on "Saturday Night Live," Sherman rips off the straitjacket, unleashing a festering hour of bodily fluids, open-wound confessionals, and jokes that will leave skid marks on your soul.

[09/29/25 - 10:00 AM]
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[09/29/25 - 09:45 AM]
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[09/29/25 - 09:31 AM]
Chris Mannix Joins NBC Sports' NBA Coverage as NBA Insider Beginning This October
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[09/29/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Solar Opposites" Official Trailer - Season 6 - Hulu
Once their alien diamond making machine gets destroyed, the Solar Opposites must face their greatest challenge yet: living their expensive lives on a budget!

[09/29/25 - 09:01 AM]
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[09/29/25 - 08:29 AM]
Filmhub and ESHAP Form New Alliance to Distribute Creator-Led Comedy, "SKIT," From Award-Winning Producer Evan Shapiro
Set in 2007, at the dawn of user-generated content, "SKIT" follows three female college students determined to make a viral YouTube video - resulting in a kooky, relatable coming-of-age farce.

[09/29/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Who Killed the Montreal Expos?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An investigation into the downfall of the Montreal Expos, Canada's first Major League Baseball team - and who was ultimately responsible.

[09/29/25 - 08:00 AM]
Hit Series "The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd" Returns with a New Season Friday, November 7 at 9/8c on The History Channel
Each hour-long episode opens our cabinet of curiosities to uncover the strangest-but-true stories in human history - brought to life with vivid recreations, bold graphics, and striking archival footage.

[09/29/25 - 07:15 AM]
The Voices of HUNTR/X from "KPop Demon Hunters" to Make Their Live Performance Debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday, Oct. 7
They will perform their smash hit song, "Golden," from the record-breaking Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters."

[09/29/25 - 06:06 AM]
ESPN's 2025 MLB Game Viewership Up 21 Percent from Last Year
Coverage delivered 1.8 million viewers on average across 30 games this season.

[09/29/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts the Trailer for Highly Anticipated Detective Series "Down Cemetery Road"
The eight-episode series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 29 followed by new episodes every Wednesday through December 10.

[09/29/25 - 05:01 AM]
Paramount Announces Landmark Media Rights Agreement with Zuffa Boxing
Beginning in January 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute a full slate of Zuffa Boxing events starting with 12 action-packed cards, with plans to grow that number in subsequent years.

[09/29/25 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Jay Kelly" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Famous movie actor Jay Kelly embarks on a journey of self-discovery, confronting his past and present with his devoted manager Ron.

[09/29/25 - 03:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Swedish Crime Series "The Case" From "Lupin" Creator George Kay
Jakob Oftebro and Peter Andersson have been cast to play the leading roles of Lead Investigator Thomas and ex-detective Alfred, Thomas' estranged father.