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[08/15/22 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 15
Updates include: Annabella Sciorra joins Sylvester Stallone's "Tulsa King" at Paramount+; Shudder orders "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" spin-off series; and Peacock's "Poker Faces" adds quartet.

[08/15/22 - 11:01 PM]
Video: "Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer" - Date Announcement - Netflix India
Find out about the spine-chilling, horrible crimes of the sadistic killer Raja Kolander.

[08/15/22 - 06:24 PM]
Video: "Your Honor" Season 2 - First Look - Showtime
Starring Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, Hunter Doohan, Hope Davis, Sofia Black D'Elia, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Michael Stuhlbarg, Carmen Ejogo and Benjamin Flores Jr.

[08/15/22 - 02:38 PM]
Video: First Look at "The Masked Singer's" New Season!
Get a first look at the all-new season, featuring the very first show footage, first glimpse of the all-new costumes and all-star celebrity guests.

[08/15/22 - 01:11 PM]
All-New Special "TMZ Investigates: What Really Happened to Richard Simmons" Premieres Monday, Aug. 22, at 8/7c on FOX
TMZ combed through the facts and spoke to the people closest with him, including comedian Bruce Vilanch, Suzanne Somers, Dr. Phil and Simmons' longtime costume designer, Leslie Wilshire.

[08/15/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Untold: The Race of the Century" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America's Cup.

[08/15/22 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Sports Announces 2022 Schedule for Preseason No. 5 Notre Dame Football Headlined by Three Primetime Matchups on NBC & Peacock
The primetime matchups are highlighted by Notre Dame facing preseason No. 4 Clemson on Saturday, November 5 at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

[08/15/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Shark Side of The Moon" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
The film travels back in time during the Cold War when the USSR developed hyper-aggressive sharks.

[08/15/22 - 11:48 AM]
ABC's "Press Your Luck" Scores Its Most-Watched Telecast Since July 2020
"Press Your Luck" also improved week to week by 20% among Adults 18-49 (0.6/6 vs. 0.5/6) to hit a new summer high.

[08/15/22 - 11:33 AM]
Showtime to Air Alan Cumming Stand-Up Special "Club Cumming Presents A Queer Comedy Extravaganza"
The 75-minute special features Joe Castle Baker, Julia Shiplett, duo Zach Teague & Drew Lausch, Nori Reed, Pat Regan, and Larry Owens.

[08/15/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Katrina Babies" - Official Trailer - HBO
"Katrina Babies" details the close-knit families and vibrant communities of New Orleans whose lives were uprooted by the 2005 disaster.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Tubi Greenlights Adult Animated Comedy "Breaking Bear"
The series follows the escapades of three bear siblings who decide they have to start selling drugs in order to raise money and save their home after gas companies start fracking next to their cave.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Peacock and Lionsgate Strike Deal for John Wick Prequel Series "The Continental"
Premiering exclusively on Peacock in 2023,?"The Continental" will explore the origin story and inner workings of the exclusive Continental Hotel, a centerpiece of the John Wick Universe which serves as a refuge for assassins.?

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Production Starts on Hallmark Channel's "The Way Home," A New, Original Primeteime Series Set to Bow on the Network in 2023
Andie MacDowell, Chyler Leigh and Sadie Laflamme-Snow star in this multigenerational family drama shooting on location in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[08/15/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Key Art and Trailer for Spanish-Language Original Series "When You Least Expect It"
Created by Cristóbal Garrido and Adolfo Valor, the series explores the healing journey of five strangers, each dealing with the loss of a loved one, whose lives intersect in a group therapy session.

[08/15/22 - 09:32 AM]
Showtime Scheduling Update - "The Chi" and "City on a Hill" to Return Friday, August 26
Both installments will make their linear debuts on Sunday, August 28.

[08/15/22 - 09:02 AM]
Travel Channel's Newest Special, "Shock Docs: The Visitors," Reveals the Horrors of Alien Abduction
In 1985, while spending Christmas at his family's cabin, New York Times best-selling author Whitley Strieber had a terrifying encounter with "visitors" not of this world.

[08/15/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "End of the Road" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Recently widowed mom Brenda fights to protect her family during a harrowing road trip when a murder and a missing bag of cash plunge them into danger.

[08/15/22 - 09:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals a First Look at "Shantaram," The Highly Anticipated New Drama Series Starring Charlie Hunnam and Based on the Acclaimed, Bestselling Novel
"Shantaram" will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 12-episode first season on Friday, October 14, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through December 16, on Apple TV+.

[08/15/22 - 08:41 AM]
Carrie Underwood Marks 10th Season Starring in Show Open for NBC's "Sunday Night Football," Premiering Sunday, September 11
For the first time, the show open will highlight the game-day energy around each game as a dedicated film crew will capture the atmosphere leading up to kickoff including fans tailgating and prepping for the game, player arrivals, and scenes from the host city.

[08/15/22 - 08:36 AM]
On the Heels of 11 Emmy Nominations for the "RuPaul's Drag Race" Franchise, VH1 Greenlights New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked"
The record breaking competition series, "RuPaul's Drag Race," will introduce a new group of sickening queens for a highly anticipated 15th season which will also include the landmark 200th episode.

[08/15/22 - 08:01 AM]
"Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" Debuts with Four Day, Double Episode Event, Beginning Tuesday, October 25, Only on Netflix
Two all-new tales will debut daily through Friday, October 28, when the entire collection of eight stories will be available to Netflix members around the world.

[08/15/22 - 08:01 AM]
2022 "VMAs" Announce More Must-See Superstar Performers
BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow, Lizzo and Måneskin are the next round of global superstar performers added to the must-see lineup.

[08/15/22 - 07:45 AM]
On ESPN2, ESPN+ This Friday: Premiere of "Bananaland" Original Series, Live "Banana Ball" Games
Capturing the origins of the Bananas' wild, new style of baseball, "Bananaland" follows the team's owners, players, coaches, and staff as they embark on a seven-city "World Tour" in their quest to bring the revolutionary rules and extravagant showmanship of Banana Ball to the masses.

[08/15/22 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for "Life by Ella," A Touching New Kids & Family Series Premiering Globally on Friday, September 2
"Life by Ella" follows Ella as she returns to school with a brand new perspective, excitement for what the future holds, and a major "seize the day" mentality following her stint with cancer.

[08/15/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "I Used to Be Famous" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Vince (Ed Skrein) used to be in the hottest boy band around. Now he's alone and desperate.

[08/15/22 - 04:01 AM]
Nexstar Media Group to Acquire The CW Network
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global, the current co-owners of The CW, will each retain a 12.5 percent ownership interest in The CW and will continue to produce original, scripted content for the Network.

[08/15/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Anikulapo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A story of death, resurrection and the greedy desires of men. "Anikulapo," a film by Kunle Afolayan, is coming to Netflix on September 30.

[08/12/22 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 12
Updates include: Rex Linn bound for new season of ABC's "Big Sky"; Camilla Belle, Gus Halper join NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime"; and Sasha Hutchings to recur on AMC's "Demascus."

[08/12/22 - 01:43 PM]
Apple TV+ Shares First-Look at "Lessons in Chemistry," New Drama Series Starring and Executive Produced by Academy Award-Winner Brie Larson
Based on the best-selling, debut novel from author, science editor and copywriter Bonnie Garmus, "Lessons in Chemistry" will make its global debut on Apple TV+ in 2023.

[08/12/22 - 12:30 PM]
With Juggernaut "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Premieres, VH1 Scores Its Highest Monday Prime Rating and Share in Over Two Years
The duo led VH1 to its highest Monday prime rating and share in over two years and dominated the night across social with 2.6M views.

[08/12/22 - 12:30 PM]
Prime Video's New Series "Jungle," Premiering September 30, Brings Stunning Visuals and Rhythmic Storytelling to the Screen
Produced by Nothing Lost, the visually daring and sonically stunning new series presents a distinctive form of rhythmic storytelling rooted in UK rap and drill music, and will premiere Friday, September 30, exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[08/12/22 - 12:10 PM]
MTV's New Series "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter" Premieres Tuesday, September 6 at 8pm ET/PT
The 15-episode season will explore the lives and experiences of Amber, Ashley, Briana, Cate, Cheyenne, Jade, Leah, and Maci together in one monumental series that focuses on the unique bond this "Mom Group" shares as they face the reality of parenthood and adulting while entering the next phase of life together.

[08/12/22 - 10:06 AM]
ABC Delivers a Night of Laughs: "Abbott Elementary" Marathon Airs Aug. 17
Summer break may be coming to a close, but ABC is keeping the fun going with a binge-worthy "Abbott Elementary" marathon, featuring four fan-favorite episodes of the seven-time Emmy-nominated comedy.

[08/12/22 - 10:01 AM]
Disney Branded Television's Spooky Sequel "Under Wraps 2" Will Jump-Start Halloween Season with a Sept. 25 Premiere on Disney Channel
"Under Wraps 2" picks up as Marshall (Malachi Barton), Gilbert (Christian J. Simon) and Amy (Sophia Hammons) are getting ready to attend Amy's father's Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl.

[08/12/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Freevee Reveals Premiere Date and Official Teaser for "High School," Based on the New York Times Best-Selling Memoir by Tegan and Sara Quin
The first four episodes will premiere on Friday, October 14, with new episodes available every Friday exclusively on Amazon Freevee.

[08/12/22 - 08:25 AM]
Lifetime's September Lineup Sizzles with New Movies All Month Long
Lifetime keeps everyone on their toes this September with "The Bad Seed Returns" premiering on Labor Day, Monday, September 5, then new movies every Saturday, inspired by true stories!

[08/12/22 - 08:09 AM]
"Love, Death + Robots" Volume IV Is a Go!
The 12 time Emmy-winning animated anthology returned to Netflix on May 20 with a critically acclaimed Volume III executive produced by Tim Miller and David Fincher.

[08/12/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Mighty Express" Season 7 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Season 7 of "Mighty Express" arrives at the station only on Netflix August 29!

[08/12/22 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Chad and JT Go Deep" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Best bros Chad and JT set out to spread positivity through community activism and chill vibes in this raucous prank comedy series.

[08/12/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Snabba Cash" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
When you are out of options you just do whatever it takes.

[08/11/22 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 11
Updates include: Charter Communications to exit original series; Lucy Liu boards Netflix's "A Man in Full"; and Starz nixes Larenz Tate-led spin-off series.

[08/11/22 - 09:22 PM]
Stephen Colbert Announces Louis Cato as New Bandleader on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
Academy and Grammy Award-winning artist Jon Batiste is leaving after seven seasons to pursue personal and professional interests.

[08/11/22 - 07:53 PM]
Hulu Original Film "On the Count of Three" Streaming Wednesday, August 17
Jerrod Carmichael makes his directorial debut and stars in "On the Count of Three," a darkly comic feature about two best friends, Val (Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), on the last day of their lives.

[08/11/22 - 01:02 PM]
Apple TV+ Renews Hit, Acclaimed Dramedy "Physical" for Season Three
The half-hour dramedy stars and is executive produced by Rose Byrne and hails from creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman.

[08/11/22 - 12:01 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces 25th Anniversary Special "Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20" on Tuesday, Aug. 23, as Part of Disney's World Princess Week
The 25th anniversary celebration of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" will feature members of its all-star cast - Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox.

[08/11/22 - 11:57 AM]
TV One Announces Filming Has Wrapped for Original Film by Courtney Miller and Swirl Films
Denyce Lawton and B.J. Britt star in "13th Step," the working title of the film.

[08/11/22 - 11:47 AM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Signs Overall Deal with Emmy-Nominated "Abbott Elementary" Creator and Star Quinta Brunson
Brunson is currently nominated for three Emmy Awards - Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing - for her work on the first season of Abbott, which received a total of seven nominations.

[08/11/22 - 11:03 AM]
NBC's "Capital One College Bowl" Kicks Off Its Sophomore Season with Back-to-Back Episodes on Friday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
This season will touch down with bigger rivalries, impressive celebrity alumni shoutouts and new rounds of competition.

[08/11/22 - 11:02 AM]
Lauren Ambrose Joins Season Two of the Emmy Nominated Showtime Drama Series "Yellowjackets" as the Adult Version of Van
In addition, Liv Hewson who plays the teen version of Van, has been upped to series regular in season two.







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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.