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[08/18/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 18
Updates include: Neve Campbell to topline ABC's "Avalon"; Amy Ryan cast in Apple's "Sugar"; and Rory Culkin tapped for Netflix's "Black Mirror."

[08/18/22 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Once Upon a Small Town" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.

[08/18/22 - 12:25 PM]
Bobby Flay Is Looking for the Best-of-the-Best to Compete Against His Culinary Titans in New Food Network Series "Bobby's Triple Threat"
In each one-hour episode, one extraordinarily talented and eager chef is challenged to go against the trio of culinary titans handpicked by Bobby himself for a chance to take home $25,000.

[08/18/22 - 12:01 PM]
Syfy's "Recipe for Disaster" Stunt Starts Thursday, Aug. 25
The six-night event features fan-favorite disaster movies leading into the cable premiere of Peacock's new series "The End Is Nye," which sees Bill Nye explore the most epic global disasters imaginable.

[08/18/22 - 11:31 AM]
"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked" Renewed for New Seasons
Season seven is the service's most-watched original reality series to date in the U.S., with total streams up nearly 60% over the previous season.

[08/18/22 - 11:02 AM]
Showtime Picks Up Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for Sixth Season
Season five is on pace to set a new record for the series in streaming, growing that audience by over 20% from last season.

[08/18/22 - 10:48 AM]
Netflix Announces New Period Soap Drama Series, "The Decameron"
The soapy period drama aims to examine the timely themes of class systems, power struggles and survival in a time of pandemic with a touch of levity, brought together by a charming and riotous ensemble of characters.

[08/18/22 - 10:10 AM]
From Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy's Intrepid Pictures, and Leah Fong, "The Midnight Club" Comes to Netflix on October 7
At a hospice with a mysterious history, the eight members of the Midnight Club meet each night at midnight to tell sinister stories - and to look for signs of the supernatural from the beyond.

[08/18/22 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount+ Invites Fans to a Special Global "Star Trek Day" Celebration on Sept. 8
"Star Trek Day" will feature back-to-back, in-person conversations with cast members from the "Star Trek" universe, along with exciting announcements and reveals throughout.

[08/18/22 - 10:00 AM]
Tubi Gets Real with New Unscripted Docuseries "TMZ No BS"
The docuseries will give an honest, unfiltered look at some of the biggest names in pop culture, across entertainment, sports, politics and more.

[08/18/22 - 09:36 AM]
Lifetime Rounds Out October "Ripped from the Headlines" Slate with Two New Titles
Premiering on Saturday October 22, "Swindler Seduction" features Colton Haynes in a dual role, playing crooked twin brothers, starring alongside Gabrielle Graham.

[08/18/22 - 09:33 AM]
Trailblazing Hip Hop Award Show, "BET Hip Hop Awards" 2022 Returns to Atlanta, GA Friday, September 30
Look for the broadcast premiere airing Tuesday, October 4 at 9:00/8:00c on BET.

[08/18/22 - 09:10 AM]
Comedy Central's "Out of Office" Set to premiere Monday, September 5th at 8PM ET/PT
Ken Jeong, Leslie Jones, Jason Alexander, Cheri Oteri, Jay Pharoah, Milana Vayntrub, and more to star in new film from Paul Lieberstein.

[08/18/22 - 09:00 AM]
New Series "Kiddie Kai" Premieres Tuesday, September 6 Exclusively on discovery+
In a region of the southeast United States, lies a legendary martial arts hot spot known simply as The Blackbelt Byway.

[08/18/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "American Gigolo" Official Trailer #2 - Showtime
Exonerated after fifteen years in prison for a murder he didn't commit, former gigolo Julian Kaye (Jon Bernthal) faces the challenge of picking up the pieces as the detective who put him behind bars tries to unravel the mystery that led to his incarceration.

[08/18/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "A Friend of the Family" - Official Teaser - Peacock Original
The series is based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend."

[08/18/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Buy My House" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Homeowners from across the US pitch properties for sale to four experienced real estate investors, hoping to make a life-changing deal on the spot.

[08/18/22 - 08:21 AM]
Video: HBO Releases "House of the Dragon" "Fire Will Reign" Promo
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.

[08/18/22 - 07:32 AM]
LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow Set to Anchor 2022 "VMAs"
The three "MCs" will announce the show's star-studded lineup of performers, presenters and winners, taking a more innovative and unique approach to the traditional "host" gig seen in previous years.

[08/18/22 - 07:00 AM]
Prime Video Reveals Official First-Look Images for Western Drama Series "The English," Starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer
All six episodes of the series will premiere exclusively in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Nordics on Prime Video in November, following its UK premiere on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.

[08/18/22 - 06:39 AM]
FOX Sports Retains Premier Football and Basketball Media Rights Package with the Big Ten Conference
Beginning 2023, in accordance with the start of the conference's new media deals, FOX Sports' package adds additional football and men's basketball games to its elite schedule across its family of networks, while increasing FOX's top game selections.

[08/18/22 - 06:32 AM]
NBCUniversal and Big Ten Conference Reach Landmark 7-Year Agreement for NBC and Peacock to Become Exclusive Home of "Big Ten Saturday Night" Football Package Beginning in 2023
"Big Ten Saturday Night" will mark the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network.

[08/18/22 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Sports and Big Ten Conference Reach New Long-Term Multiplatform Rights Agreement for Football and Basketball Through 2029-30 Season
CBS will present a marquee Big Ten football game every week in its traditional 3:30 PM, ET time slot on Saturday, beginning with the 2024 season.

[08/18/22 - 06:02 AM]
Showtime Adds Cast to New Comedy Series "Entitled" Starring Brett Gelman
Donald Sumpter, Brendan Patricks, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Mark Quartley, Jonathan Livingstone, Charlotte Louise Arrowsmith and Kelly Wenham join the cast.

[08/18/22 - 04:52 AM]
Elite Climber Alex Honnold Leads First Ascent of One of the Tallest Unclimbed Rock Faces on Earth
While filming the upcoming original series from National Geographic for Disney+, "On the Edge with Alex Honnold" (WT), world-class climbers Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay made the first-known ascent of Ingmikortilaq, one of Earth's tallest unclimbed natural monoliths.

[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.







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[05/17/24 - 10:31 AM]
FOX Entertainment Global Acquires International Distribution Rights to All-New Docu-Soap "Billion Dollar Playground"
FEG will distribute eight one-hour episodes of the program to networks and platforms outside of Australia.

[05/17/24 - 10:05 AM]
Bazinga! Televisions #1 Comedy for Five Consecutive Years "Young Sheldon" Series Finale Is Most Watched Episode in Four Seasons
The series finale (8:30pm) was the #1 show of the night with 8.95 million viewers.

[05/17/24 - 10:01 AM]
Emmy-Nominated Series "Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter" Reveals Full All-Star Lineup
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[05/17/24 - 09:13 AM]
Husband and Wife Team Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen to Host "Dinner and a Movie," Returning with New Episodes Every Saturday Beginning June 1 on TBS
Featuring new episodes every Saturday, the longtime off-screen couple will co-host "Dinner and a Movie" beginning June 1 at 8pm ET/PT with the DC blockbuster "Aquaman" starring Jason Momoa.

[05/17/24 - 08:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Onyx Collective's "Reasonable Doubt"
Jax Stewart makes her highly anticipated return on August 22 with two episodes.

[05/17/24 - 03:18 AM]
"Maxton Hall - The World Between Us" Is Being Renewed for a Second Season on Prime Video Following Global Success
The second season of the series has been confirmed, with Damian Hardung and Harriet Herbig-Matten returning in the lead roles as James and Ruby.

[05/16/24 - 02:39 PM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: First Place Philadelphia Phillies to Host St. Louis Cardinals on June 2
On June 2, the first place Philadelphia Phillies and Bryce Harper will host the St. Louis Cardinals and Nolan Arenado at 7 p.m. ET.

[05/16/24 - 12:48 PM]
Lifetime's "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" All-New Specials Beginning in June
Starting June 3, Lifetime will premiere the first of four "Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits" specials from Magilla Entertainment.

[05/16/24 - 12:35 PM]
Bang! ESPN Platforms to Exclusively Televise 2024 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Presented by AT&T: Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks/Indiana Pacers Winner
A pair of Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasters - play-by-play voice Mike Breen and analyst Doris Burke - team up with analyst JJ Redick and reporter Lisa Salters to call the series.

[05/16/24 - 12:33 PM]
FX, Hulu and the James Clavell Estate Are Working to Create More Seasons of the Critically Acclaimed Global Hit "Shogun"
The show's key creative partners including Co-Creators, Executive Producers and Writers Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Executive Producer Michaela Clavell, and series star and producer Hiroyuki Sanada are on board for the development.

[05/16/24 - 11:01 AM]
"The Mole" Season 2 - New Host & Release Date Announcement
Ari Shapiro will host the new three-week event beginning June 28.

[05/16/24 - 10:04 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Full Trailer and Official Key Art for Upcoming Season of "Criminal Minds: Evolution"!
Produced by ABC Signature and CBS Studios, the 10-episode new season will premiere on Thursday, June 6, exclusively on Paramount+.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Studios Greenlights All-New Thundermans Spinoff Series, Following the Success of Feature-Length Movie "The Thundermans Return"
The spinoff series will follow Phoebe and Max, who are sent undercover to handle a new threat in the seaside town of Secret Shores and bring Chloe along to develop her superhero talent.

[05/16/24 - 10:01 AM]
AMC Networks' June Highlights Include "Orphan Black: Echoes," "Domino Day," "My Life is Murder" and "Snowpiercer" Binge
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including sharks on a plane thriller "No Way Up," starring Colm Meaney, Shudder's Korean supernatural horror film "Exhuma" and period psychological thriller "The Devil's Bath."

[05/16/24 - 09:15 AM]
ABC News Announces Documentary "PRINT IT BLACK" on Local Newspaper's Response to Robb Elementary Shooting to Premiere Friday, May 24, on ABC News Live and Hulu
The premiere follows the film's world premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary Feature.