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[12/14/22 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 14
Updates include: Netflix sets cast for "The Decameron"; Reese Witherspoon to lead "All Stars" for Amazon; and "Finding Magic Mike," "The Garcias" among latest victims in HBO Max purge.

[12/14/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "The Glory" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Years after surviving horrific abuse in high school, a woman puts an elaborate revenge scheme in motion to make the perpetrators pay for their crimes.

[12/14/22 - 03:31 PM]
Christmas Comes Early as Disney+ Orders a Second Season of "The Santa Clauses"
Season one, which premiered on November 16, is currently streaming on Disney+.

[12/14/22 - 01:00 PM]
HBO Max Renews "The Sex Lives of College Girls" for a Third Season
Since the launch of season two, the series has been the top Max Original, with last week's release day setting a new record for the series by delivering an audience more than double that of the series launch in 2021.

[12/14/22 - 12:42 PM]
Video: New Extended Trailer for the New Drama Series "Alert" from Executive Producers Jamie Foxx and John Eisendrath and Starring Scott Caan and Dania Ramirez
"Alert" is a procedural drama about the Philadelphia Police Department's Missing Persons' Unit (MPU).

[12/14/22 - 12:31 PM]
Video: "Will Trent" - Premieres Tuesday, January 3 on ABC
Based on Karin Slaughter's New York Times bestselling "Will Trent" series, Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) was abandoned at birth and endured a harsh coming-of-age in Atlanta's overwhelmed foster care system.

[12/14/22 - 12:09 PM]
A&E's Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Accused: Guilty or Innocent?" Returns for Season Four on Thursday, January 12
The acclaimed true crime series offers an extraordinary and compelling account of what happens when someone is formally charged with a crime and sent to trial - all solely from the perspective of the accused, their legal team and family members.

[12/14/22 - 12:02 PM]
First Look: Hulu Original Series "Tiny Beautiful Things"
Based on Cheryl Strayed's best-selling book, the series stars Kathryn Hahn, Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, and Tanzyn Crawford.

[12/14/22 - 12:02 PM]
Disney Branded Television's "Superkitties" Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, on Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney+
Defeating villains and imparting important messages of kindness, empathy, friendship, resilience and problem-solving, the fluffy felines are on a mission to make the world a more caring and "pawesome" place.

[12/14/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Sex Diaries" - Official Trailer - HBO
Open up. Inspired by New York Magazine's column, "Sex Diaries" shares short stories of eight individuals as they navigate sex and dating in New York City.

[12/14/22 - 12:00 PM]
The CW Network Sets Super Tuesdays This Spring as "Superman & Lois" Returns and "Gotham Knights" Debuts on Tuesday, March 14, 2023
"The new season of The CW's biggest show 'Superman & Lois' alongside our most exciting new series 'Gotham Knights' will make Tuesdays a can't-miss night of action," said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.

[12/14/22 - 11:39 AM]
"Christmas with the Campbells" Rings in the Season as the #1 Acquisition Driver of Any Film on AMC+ This Year
The film, which premiered in theaters and on AMC+ on Friday, December 2, was also among iTunes Top 10 movies in its premiere week and was a Top 20 title on all digital platforms.

[12/14/22 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "I Believe in Santa" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After five happy months dating Tom, Lisa's horrified to learn he's obsessed with her least favorite holiday. Is it time to give Christmas another chance?

[12/14/22 - 11:18 AM]
FOX Builds on Hit Competition Series "LEGO Masters" with Season Four Renewal and Return of "Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular" in 2023
"'LEGO Masters' represents what TV does best, bringing all ages together for a night of family-friendly fun and competition," said Allison Wallach.

[12/14/22 - 11:17 AM]
FOX Says "I Do" to International Hit Dating Series "Farmer Wants a Wife" Premiering Wednesday, March 8
The Fremantle-owned format has aired in 32 countries and resulted in 180 marriages and 410 children.

[12/14/22 - 10:45 AM]
Video: "Vikings: Valhalla" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Enemies - old and new - await Freydis, Leif and Harald as they scatter to the far corners of the globe in pursuit of power and new worlds to conquer.

[12/14/22 - 10:15 AM]
Lifetime Announces the Epic Conclusion to the Peabody and Critics' Choice Award Winning, Emmy-Nominated, Groundbreaking Documentary Series "Surviving R. Kelly: The Final Chapter," Premiering as a Two-Night Event on January 2nd and 3rd
The two-night event focuses on the fall out of the former R&B superstar's crimes as he faces multiple federal and state trials.

[12/14/22 - 10:04 AM]
Oscar and BAFTA Award Winner Rodney Rothman Closes Broadcast Direct Deal with FOX Entertainment to Develop Animated Content
Under their recently launched company, Modern Magic, will develop and produce a new wave of half-hour and hour-long animated series for FOX.

[12/14/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Chelsea Handler: Revolution" - Official Clip - Netflix
The celebrated, award-winning comedian lets loose on her life - including her choice to remain childless and alone (with the exception of her dogs), dating during the pandemic while her family invades her home, and her vision for a future where men don't wear flip flops.

[12/14/22 - 10:01 AM]
Explore the Unknown Underground in "Sewer Divers" Premiering on Discovery Channel Jan. 1, 2023
"Sewer Divers" takes audiences on a journey through the outdated, centuries old sewer systems in key cities across the U.S. that are maintained by the brave workers who do the job most people wouldn't dare to even think about.

[12/14/22 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Orders "God of War" Series, Based on the Critically Acclaimed PlayStation Video Game Franchise
The series follows Kratos, the God of War, who, after exiling himself from his blood-soaked past in ancient Greece, hangs up his weapons forever in the Norse realm of Midgard.

[12/14/22 - 10:00 AM]
"MILF Manor" Set to Open Its Doors January 15 on TLC & discovery+
From cities all across the country, eight confident and strong-minded women leave home for the chance to find love at a paradise destination in TLC's brand-new, love and relationship dating series.

[12/14/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "Mayor of Kingstown"
From co-creators Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, the series follows the McLusky family, power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

[12/14/22 - 09:40 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Two-Part Documentary Event Featuring Tennis Legend Boris Becker from Oscar-Winning Filmmakers Alex Gibney and John Battsek
The untitled series aims to explore every aspect of the man who became a tennis sensation after winning The Wimbledon Championships at the age of just 17, going on to win 49 career titles including six Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal, as well as his high profile, sometimes tumultuous personal life.

[12/14/22 - 09:08 AM]
Premiere Date Announcement: Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" Third and Final Season
The series returns for its third and final season with three episodes on Wednesday, February 15.

[12/14/22 - 09:02 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images from the Final Season of "Carnival Row"
The highly anticipated series, from Amazon Studios and Legendary Television, and starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, will return February 17 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[12/14/22 - 09:01 AM]
"The Upshaws" Part 3 - Date Announcement & First Look
Part 3 returns to Netflix on Thursday, February 16.

[12/14/22 - 09:01 AM]
Ariana Grande Set to Return to Mainstage of Emmy Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" for Season 15 Premiere
Grande will accompany mainstay judges Michelle Visage and Ross Mathews as they welcome a new cast of queens who will wow the world with their performance skills in a talent show extravaganza.

[12/14/22 - 09:00 AM]
More of Country Music's Biggest Names Announced for "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," A Star-Studded Entertainment Special, Airing Saturday, Dec. 31 on CBS
New performers Include Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, King Calaway, Sheryl Crow, Flo-Rida, Riley Green, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, and The War and Treaty.

[12/14/22 - 08:18 AM]
Breathtaking and Thrilling Landmark Natural History Series "Frozen Planet II" to Premiere on BBC America and AMC+ on Saturday, January 28
The series reveals the true impact on both wildlife and humans; as we meet scientists who've dedicated their lives to understanding what these changes mean - not just for the animals and people who live there, but for the planet as a whole.

[12/14/22 - 08:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Kicks Off Year-Long Centennial Celebration for Studio's 100th Anniversary
Among the centennial programming and content highlights are a three-part documentary on the history of Warner Bros. from WB Unscripted Television to debut on HBO Max.

[12/14/22 - 08:01 AM]
Apple Original Drama "Dear Edward," from Emmy Award-Winning Creator Jason Katims, Sets Global Premiere for Friday, February 3, 2023 on Apple TV+
Adapted from Ann Napolitano's bestselling, acclaimed novel, "Dear Edward" is a heartbreaking, life-affirming, and uplifting story about survival, resilience, connection, and the examination of what makes us human.

[12/14/22 - 07:47 AM]
Video: "Break Point" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Travel alongside some of the world's most talented tennis players as they swing for greatness and Grand Slams through an action-packed season.

[12/14/22 - 07:21 AM]
Prime Video's "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" Announces Full Slate of Directors for Season Two
The three directors - Charlotte Brändström, Sanaa Hamri, and Louise Hooper - will each be at the helm of multiple episodes for season two.

[12/14/22 - 06:59 AM]
Starz Sets Friday, February 24 Premiere for Highly Anticipated Third Season of Cult Comedy Hit Series "Party Down"
10 years later, most of the "Party Down" catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott).

[12/14/22 - 06:12 AM]
Video: "Extraordinary" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Meet Jen. She lives in a world where everyone has a superpower. Everyone except her. Which is just sodding great.

[12/14/22 - 06:01 AM]
Apple Announces New Four-Part Documentary Event "Super League: The War for Football" to Premiere January 13
The series is directed and executive produced by All Rise Films' News & Documentary Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist, and executive produced by Words + Pictures' Emmy Award-winning Connor Schell.

[12/13/22 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 13
Updates include: Netflix axes "Warrior Nun" after two seasons; Starz pulls the plug on "Step Up: High Water"; and Garcelle Beauvais to recur on Hulu's "The Other Black Girl."

[12/13/22 - 03:45 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[12/13/22 - 03:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of December 5: "Wednesday" Crosses 1 Billion Hours Viewed; "Harry & Meghan" Is Biggest Documentary Debut; "Troll" Ascends to the Top of the Most Popular List
In its third week, the comedy mystery starring Jenna Ortega has crossed 1 billion hours viewed with a total of 1.02 billion total hours viewed, becoming only the third title to cross this milestone within its first 28 days.

[12/13/22 - 01:25 PM]
Final Season of ALLBLK's Longest Running Series "A House Divided" Premieres Thursday, January 12
LisaRaye McCoy, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs, Paula Jai Parker, Demetria McKinney and more return for the fifth and final chapter.

[12/13/22 - 01:00 PM]
"60 Minutes" Is in the Top 5 Again and Has Been a Top 10 Broadcast Series for 13 Straight Weeks
The series remains America's #1 primetime news program in viewers and has been a top 10 broadcast series for 13 consecutive weeks.

[12/13/22 - 12:59 PM]
Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas" Continues to Be Viewers' #1 Home for the Holidays in Its Eighth Week
This past weekend's original holiday movie premieres, "The Most Colorful Time of the Year," "Christmas Class Reunion," and "The Holiday Sitter," propelled Hallmark Channel to be the #1 entertainment cable network of the week in Total Day and Weekend Total Day among key demos.

[12/13/22 - 12:02 PM]
All-New Six-Part Docuseries "Gold, Lies & Videotape" Explores the Greatest Treasure Hunt in American History
From Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson and Archie Gips' Unrealistic Ideas, the six-part docuseries premieres on Friday, January 13 at 9:00/8:00c on Discovery Channel and will be available to stream the same day on discovery+.

[12/13/22 - 12:01 PM]
"Sanditon" Season 3 to Be the Final Season
Said run will premiere on Sunday, March 19 at 9:00/8:00c on PBS.

[12/13/22 - 11:41 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Delivers Its 2nd Most-Watched Week of the Season
"Tamron Hall" averaged over 1 million Total Viewers on all five days of the week.

[12/13/22 - 11:04 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Second Season of "Your Honor"
The 10-episode season will debut on demand and on streaming Friday, January 13 and on-air on Sunday, January 15 at 9:00/8:00c.

[12/13/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Ginny & Georgia" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New relationships and challenges await Georgia and Ginny as they navigate life in Wellsbury - until secrets from the past threaten everything.

[12/13/22 - 10:34 AM]
Peacock Announces Luke Kirby, Ashley Madekwe and Gustaf Hammarsten as Series Regulars in Season Two of Peacock's Critically Acclaimed Anthology Series "Dr. Death"
They'll star alongside Edgar Ramirez and Mandy Moore in the highly anticipated second season of the anthology series.

[12/13/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Kaleidoscope" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A master thief and his crew attempt an epic and elaborate heist worth $7 billion dollars - but betrayal, greed and other threats undermine their plans.







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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.