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[08/17/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 17
Updates include: HBO Max purges massive array of originals, acquisitions; Netflix commissions revival of "The Mole"; and FX's "Feud" fills out season two cast.

[08/17/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Secret Origins of the Batwheels Official Trailer - "Batwheels" - HBO Max Family
Discover the Secret Origins of the Batwheels on Batman Day, September 17.

[08/17/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Heartbreak High" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Heartbreak High" is a high-octane ride into the minds and lives of a group of Australian teenagers.

[08/17/22 - 01:00 PM]
Mattel's "Pictionary" Game Show to Premiere Nationally Monday, September 12
After a successful test run last summer, the series rolls out nationwide as Jerry O'Connell hosts the family favorite game show, based on Mattel's popular board game of quick sketches and hilarious guesses.

[08/17/22 - 12:03 PM]
NBA TV to Televise 107 Games During 2022-23 Regular Season with Double-Digit Appearances by NBA Champion Warriors, Celtics, Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Nets, Nuggets, Suns, Heat, Grizzlies, Hawks, & Trail Blazers
The network will tip off its regular season coverage with five games in three nights, starting with a 2022 Kia NBA Tip-Off doubleheader on Saturday, October 22, highlighted by a matchup of rising stars with the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic hosting the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant at 8:30 p.m. ET.

[08/17/22 - 12:03 PM]
Bang! ESPN and ABC's Star-Studded 2022-23 NBA Television Schedule
ESPN's 2022-23 NBA game coverage tips off with a doubleheader on Wednesday, October 19, as the New York Knicks and new acquisition Jalen Brunson visit the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant at 7:30 p.m. ET.

[08/17/22 - 12:02 PM]
NBA on TNT's 2022-23 Regular Season Schedule to Feature 65 Games, Highlighted by Blockbuster Opening Night, MLK Day Doubleheader & Appearances by the Defending NBA Champion Warriors, Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Celtics, Bucks & Suns
TNT will showcase the league's top stars throughout the year starting with a 2022 Kia NBA Tip-Off Opening Night doubleheader on Tuesday, October 18, featuring the Warriors hosting the Lakers, at 10 p.m. ET.

[08/17/22 - 12:00 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Start of Production on "School Spirits," A New Original Young Adult Drama Series
Kristian Flores, Spencer MacPherson, Kiara Pichardo, Sarah Yarkin, Nick Pugliese, Rainbow Wedell and Milo Manheim star alongside the previously announced Peyton List.

[08/17/22 - 11:48 AM]
Video: "Abbott Elementary" Calls Class Into Session with New Key Art and Season 2 Promo
Season two is set to debut on its new night, Wednesday, September 21 (9:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

[08/17/22 - 11:15 AM]
Gwyneth Paltrow, goop CEO and Founder, and Tony Xu, DoorDash CEO and Co-Founder, Take Their First Plunge Into the Tank as New Guest Sharks on ABC's "Shark Tank"
"Shark Tank" premieres with a special live episode Friday, September 23 (8:00-9:01 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

[08/17/22 - 11:03 AM]
Simone Kessell Joins Season Two of the Emmy Nominated Showtime Drama Series "Yellowjackets" as Adult Version of Lottie
In addition, Courtney Eaton, who plays the teen version of Lottie, has been upped to series regular in season two.

[08/17/22 - 10:36 AM]
Oxygen's Trailblazing Investigative Series "Cold Justice" Returns Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series will celebrate its landmark 100th episode in two-parts on October 1 and 8.

[08/17/22 - 10:27 AM]
Food Network and HGTV Wrap Production on Four Scripted Holiday Features for Discovery+
"The holidays are huge for HGTV and Food Network, which together attracted 90 million seasonal viewers last year," said Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group at Warner Bros. Discovery.

[08/17/22 - 10:07 AM]
Country Music Legends to Guest-Star on the First Season of FOX's Upcoming Drama Series, "Monarch"
Grammy Award winner Shania Twain, multi-Grammy Award nominee Martina McBride, Grammy Award winners Little Big Town and Grammy Award winner Tanya Tucker are set to guest-star throughout the season.

[08/17/22 - 10:06 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original Comedy "Ramy" Season Three
The Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning series will return to Hulu on Friday, September 30 with all 10 episodes.

[08/17/22 - 10:06 AM]
AXS TV Presents a Fresh Slate of New Japan Pro-Wrestling Episodes, Kicking Off with Exclusive Coverage of Music City Mayhem Headlined by Jon Moxley vs El Desparado in a No Disqualification Match on August 18 at 10 P.M. ET
Then, AXS TV kicks off six weeks of G1 CLIMAX 32 coverage with special episodes putting the spotlight on marquee matchups from NJPW's signature summer spectacle.

[08/17/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Pantheon"
The sci-fi drama based on a collection of short stories by award-winning author Ken Liu will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, September 1 on AMC+.

[08/17/22 - 09:33 AM]
HLN's Original Series "How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin" Relaunches Sunday, August 28
The new season includes another two-hour episode that explores the tragic death of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant.

[08/17/22 - 09:03 AM]
In All-New Series "Tales from the Explorers Club" Josh Gates Gives Viewers Exclusive Access to the Legendary Club and Historic Expeditions That Changed the World
Each uniquely themed episode will focus on historic Explorers Club members whose daring accomplishments changed the world.

[08/17/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Vampire Academy" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
From executive producers Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre comes a story of friendship, romance and danger.

[08/17/22 - 08:23 AM]
"The Voice" Announces Season 22 Battle Advisors
Multi-Grammy-nominated Cuban-born singer-songwriter and actress Camila Cabello claims her red chair alongside superstar returning coaches John Legend, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani.

[08/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Mighty Ones" - Season 3 Trailer
Same gang, new turf... the Mighty Ones are back! Join the fun with all new episodes, coming to Peacock on September 1.

[08/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Wednesday" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The series stars Jenna Ortega in the title role, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Gwendoline Christie, Christina Ricci and more.

[08/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Greatest Beer Run Ever" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Chickie (Zac Efron) wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild - personally bring them American beer.

[08/17/22 - 08:00 AM]
Roku Originals Serves Up Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry as Co-Hosts for "The Great American Baking Show"
The highly anticipated U.S. adaptation of the iconic British competition series, "The Great British Baking Show," will feature six 60-minute episodes, and will premiere in 2023.

[08/17/22 - 07:03 AM]
Showtime and the BBC Order Drama Series "The Woman in the Wall"
This new drama will examine the legacy of one of Ireland's most shocking scandals - the inhumane institutions known as "The Magdalene Laundries."

[08/17/22 - 06:30 AM]
Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios Announce Inaugural Paramount Music Showcase Slated for Fall 2022
This invaluable experience will give three exceptional artists the opportunity to perform their craft at the highest possible level for various influential figures in the music and media business.

[08/17/22 - 05:01 AM]
Paramount, Foo Fighters and the Hawkins Family Join Forces to Present "The Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert" - A Global Music Event Honoring the Life and Music of a Rock Legend
Look for live coverage across Paramount+ (domestically), Pluto TV (internationally) and MTV Brand YouTube Channels (globally) beginning Saturday, September 3 (11:30 AM EDT / 4:30 PM BST).

[08/17/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Empress" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Great love, a throne and an entire kingdom that looks up to her. But Elisabeth's (Devrim Lingnau) path is anything but easy, as she must fight her way to Franz (Philip Froissant) through intrigue, etiquette and taboos.

[08/16/22 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 16
Updates include: Jordan Elsass exits "Superman & Lois" as his role will be recast; Eva De Dominici named regular on FOX's "The Cleaning Lady"; and Amazon orders Netherlands-based edition of "Modern Love."

[08/16/22 - 10:05 PM]
Local Disney+ Original Series "Shipwreck Hunters Australia" to Premiere October 5
"Shipwreck Hunters Australia" follows a fearless team of ocean adventurers as they deep dive to find - and bring to life - some of the world's most epic shipwreck stories.

[08/16/22 - 03:13 PM]
Lifetime's Limited Series Event "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" Blooms Ranking as Cable's #1 New Scripted Series in the 2022 TV Season-to-Date in Key Demos
To date, "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin" has been seen by 10 million total viewers on linear and digital platforms.

[08/16/22 - 02:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49
For the second week in a row, "Nightline" improved on the previous week in Total Viewers (+2% - 739,000 vs. 727,000) and Adults 18-49 (+25% - 170,000 vs. 136,000), hitting an 8-week high in Adults 18-49.

[08/16/22 - 01:57 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of August 8: "The Sandman" Is This Week's Most Viewed Title, "Day Shift" Clocks in at #1
Season three of "Never Have I Ever" debuted at #2 with 55.01M hours viewed and within the Top 10 in 81 countries.

[08/16/22 - 01:02 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "911 Crisis Center" Returns with More Edge-of-Your Seat Drama and Riveting Pleas for Help
The compelling series offers fly-on-the-wall coverage of the community's most intense moments as it takes viewers inside the call center and brings them along to experience the fast-paced action where dispatchers and supervisors skillfully navigate life-threatening situations.

[08/16/22 - 12:59 PM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Wins Demo Derby Once Again
Against all original competition, "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" has now won three consecutive weeks in the 18-49 demo.

[08/16/22 - 11:13 AM]
Together Again: ESPN Re-Signs Hall of Famer Randy Moss, Three-Time Pro Bowler Matt Hasselbeck, Super Bowl Champion Tedy Bruschi and Accomplished Host Sam Ponder as "Sunday NFL Countdown" Returns Same Cast for 2022 NFL Season
NFL senior insider Chris Mortensen also has a new agreement, extending his 30+ year tenure with ESPN, as does NFL senior insider Adam Schefter, which was announced in March.

[08/16/22 - 11:10 AM]
Evil Moves in with Debut of Adult Swim's "Housing Complex C"
"Housing Complex C" centers around Kimi, who lives in a small housing complex located in the sleepy seaside town of Kurosaki.

[08/16/22 - 11:06 AM]
Peacock Announces New Original Film "Meet Cute" Starring Pete Davidson and Kaley Cuoco to Premiere September 21
The film follows the story of Sheila (Cuoco) and Gary (Davidson). When they meet, it's love at first sight - until we realize their magical date wasn't fate at all. Sheila's got a time machine, and they've been falling in love over and over again.

[08/16/22 - 10:29 AM]
Apple Original Films Lands "The Family Plan," New Feature Film Starring Mark Wahlberg and Directed by Simon Cellan Jones
Written by David Coggeshall, "The Family Plan," tells the story of a suburban dad who must take his family on the run when his past catches up to him.

[08/16/22 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights and Announces Host and Judges for New Competition Series "Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge"
The series will be hosted by actress, producer, and Emmy award-winner Tamera Mowry-Housley, with critically acclaimed pastry chef Clarice Lam and accomplished cake designer and pastry chef Joshua John Russell as judges.

[08/16/22 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Branded Television's "Firebuds," About a Team of Young First Responders and Their Talking Vehicle Sidekicks, Premieres Wednesday, Sept. 21, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+
From Emmy Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber, the music-filled series follows a group of friends, all children of first responders, who embark on adventures to help their community and learn what it truly means to be a hero.

[08/16/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sidney" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
From producer Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin, this revealing documentary honors the legendary Sidney Poitier and his legacy as an iconic actor, filmmaker and activist at the center of Hollywood and the Civil Rights Movement.

[08/16/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
As Terry leads Cobra Kai into a new regime, Daniel, Johnny and an old ally join forces in a battle that goes way beyond the mat.

[08/16/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Last Light" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Based on Alex Scarrow's best-selling novel of the same name, the series premieres September 8.

[08/16/22 - 08:02 AM]
Hilary Farr and David Visentin Return in New Episodes of HGTV Hit Series "Love It or List It" on Monday, Sept. 12, at 9 PM ET/PT
Attracting more than 25 million viewers to its last season, HGTV's smash hit series will return this fall with eight fresh episodes.

[08/16/22 - 08:01 AM]
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Timings and Weekly Episodic Rollout Plan Confirmed
The episodes will launch at the same time around the world, so that all fans can experience them simultaneously.

[08/16/22 - 07:36 AM]
FOX Nation to Produce Original Feature Films
On Thursday, September 1, FOX Nation will premiere "The Shell Collector," a feature film based on a bestselling title by author Nancy Naigle.

[08/16/22 - 07:30 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host and Journalist, Samantha Harris Named as Host of Game Show Network's Wordplay Game Show, "Tug of Words"
The second season of the half-hour original series is anticipated to premiere fall 2022.

[08/16/22 - 07:00 AM]
The Roku Channel Adds 14 New Linear Channels, Including Additional NBC Local News Channels and Six Scripps Channels, to its Live TV Guide
Viewers will now have access to a variety of new genres and programming, including additional local news channels, Spanish-language entertainment, lifestyle, true crime, and more available on The Roku Channel for free.







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[05/20/26 - 10:00 AM]
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[05/20/26 - 07:36 AM]
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