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[08/19/22 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 19
Updates include: ABC eyes "Ally McBeal" sequel series; John Corbett officially bound for HBO Max's "And Just Like That..."; and ABC passes on drama pilot "Criminal Nature."

[08/19/22 - 12:34 PM]
FOX Sports Announces 2022 College Football On-Air Roster
Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft return for the sixth consecutive year to call some of college football's best matchups and most compelling rivalries on FOX.

[08/19/22 - 12:06 PM]
Video: "Mija" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The original documentary is streaming September 16 on Disney+.

[08/19/22 - 10:48 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of August 29 and September 5
Said offerings include the landmark 25th season premiere of "On the Case with Paula Zahn" on Sunday, September 4.

[08/19/22 - 10:40 AM]
ESPN's Most-Watched Little League Softball World Series
It averaged 294,000 viewers across ESPN and ESPN2, up 19 percent from last year and up 21 percent from 2019.

[08/19/22 - 10:39 AM]
Dan Mullen Joins ESPN's College Football Studio Coverage, Jesse Palmer Signs Multi-Year Extension as ESPN Reveals 2022-23 Studio Programming Lineup
Mullen joins anchor Kevin Connors, who is beginning his fourth season on the ESPN2 desk, and analyst Sam Acho returning on the regular ESPN2 studio crew.

[08/19/22 - 10:00 AM]
Elijah Wood Joins Season Two of the Emmy Nominated Showtime Drama "Yellowjackets" in Season Long Guest Arc
Wood will play Walter, a dedicated Citizen Detective who will challenge Misty in ways she won't see coming.

[08/19/22 - 10:00 AM]
2022 "VMAs" Announce Pre-Show Performers and Social Categories
Hosted by Nessa and Kevan Kenney, the 90-minute event will feature coverage from multi-platinum selling artist Tate McRae, who joins as a special celebrity correspondent.

[08/19/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Renews "The Rehearsal," from Nathan Fielder, for a Second Season
The season one finale airs tonight on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[08/19/22 - 08:04 AM]
"Jurassic World Dominion" Theatrical & Extended Version to Debut on Peacock September 2
Fans can look forward to an all-new extended edition, featuring 14 extra minutes of the film and an alternate opening.

[08/19/22 - 08:01 AM]
We're Back. And Let Us Introduce You to Dan Levy, Joining the Cast of Netflix's "Sex Education"
Returning cast includes Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Aimee-Lou Wood, Emma Mackey, Connor Swindells, Kedar Williams-Stirling, Mimi Keene, George Robinson, Chinenye Ezeudu, Dua Saleh, Alistair Petrie, and Samantha Spiro.

[08/19/22 - 07:33 AM]
Netflix Announces Mouthwatering New Food Programming Including "Chef's Table: Pizza" Premiering September 7
Other highlights include the return of "The Great British Baking Show," "Nailed It!" and "Somebody Feed Phil."

[08/19/22 - 07:16 AM]
Netflix Documentary "The Redeem Team" Premieres Globally on October 7 in Collaboration with the International Olympic Committee and Executive Produced by Olympians Dwyane Wade and LeBron James
Using unprecedented Olympic footage and behind-the-scenes material, "The Redeem Team" tells the story of the US Olympic Men's Basketball Team's quest for gold at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008 following the previous team's shocking performance four years earlier in Athens.

[08/19/22 - 07:01 AM]
BYUtv's Fall Is Filled with Inspiration for the Whole Family, Including New Series "Saving Me" & "How I Got Here"
Returning are mystery drama "Ruby and the Well"; uplifting unscripted shows "Artful," "Grace Notes" and "Hello Sunday"; genealogy-based competition "Relative Race"; literary adaptation "Malory Towers" and sketch hit "Studio C," celebrating its 10th anniversary.

[08/19/22 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date and Official Trailer for Season Six of Original Military Drama "SEAL Team"
The 10-episode-long season will premiere Sunday, September 18 with all-new episodes weekly on Sundays exclusively on Paramount+.

[08/19/22 - 06:03 AM]
Red Hot Chili Peppers to Receive Prestigious Global Icon Award and Perform Live at 2022 "VMAs"
The 8x "VMAs" winners to make their highly-anticipated return to the iconic MTV stage for the first time in over two decades, last performing in 2000 when they received the coveted Video Vanguard Award.

[08/19/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Ivy + Bean" - Trailer - Netflix After School
Ivy and Bean never expected to be friends. Ivy is quiet, thoughtful and observant. Bean is playful, exuberant and fearless. However, sometimes an adventure reveals that opposites can become the best of friends.

[08/19/22 - 12:26 AM]
Video: "Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix India
The fabulous four are back at it with twice the sass, and twice the glam!

[08/19/22 - 12:01 AM]
"The Sandman" Two-Part Bonus Episode Featuring New Cast Now Streaming on Netflix
The two-part bonus episode features the stories of "A Dream of A Thousand Cats" (animated) and "Calliope" (live action).

[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.







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[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.

[04/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Max
Season two of the original series premieres May 9 on Max.

[04/18/24 - 09:00 AM]
Stephen Colbert Is Taking His Show on the Road!
Announced during last night's episode of "The Late Show," Colbert revealed the show would broadcast from Chicago's storied Auditorium Theater during the week of this year's Democratic National Convention.

[04/18/24 - 08:41 AM]
NBA TV's 2024 NBA Playoffs Coverage to Tip Off with Orlando Magic Visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, First Round Game 2, on Monday, April 22, at 7 p.m. ET
The network's back-to-back nights of coverage will continue Tuesday, April 23, with the Milwaukee Bucks and Damian Lillard hosting the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton, Game 2, at 8:30 p.m.