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    [tuesday, january 17, 2023]    
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[01/17/23 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 17
Updates include: Craig Ferguson eyed for late-night syndicated strip; Nikki M. James boards "Daredevil: Born Again" at Disney+; and ABC gives pilot order to comedy "Public Defenders."

[01/17/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
A silhouetted suspect moves to the crime-infested city of Beika with murder in mind, in this spinoff spoof of "Detective Conan."

[01/17/23 - 06:39 PM]
Beth Stern and Larissa Wohl Host First-Ever "Great American Rescue Bowl" Premiering February 12 on Great America Family
The original two-hour special created in partnership with North Shore Animal League America continues the successful pet adoption tradition which has resulted in more than 100,000 shelter pet adoptions over the last decade.

[01/17/23 - 06:07 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Delivers Its Most-Watched NFL Playoff Game since 1999, Drawing 30.6 Million Viewers for Cowboys-Buccaneers Super Wild Card Game
The viewership is up 32 percent from Disney's Super Wild Card game concluding the 2021-22 season (Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams), the first Monday night Super Wild Card game.

[01/17/23 - 05:00 PM]
CMT Reveals "Next Women of Country" Class of 2023 Kicking Off the Franchise's 10-Year Anniversary
The news was revealed tonight at City Winery Nashville in front of an invitation-only crowd of industry and VIP guests who feted the new class.

[01/17/23 - 04:21 PM]
Shows Coming to "Masterpiece" in 2023 and Beyond
Newcomers include the "Magpie Murders" sequel "Moonflower Murders" and the Helena Bonham-Carter-led "Nolly."

[01/17/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Aggretsuko" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this final season, Retsuko faces her biggest challenge yet when she's thrown head first into the world of politics. Get out the vote for Retsuko!

[01/17/23 - 03:36 PM]
New Six-Part Documentary Series "Human Footprint" Examines How Humans Have Transformed the Planet
Hosted by biologist Shane Campbell-Staton and produced by Day's Edge Productions, the series airs on PBS Wednesdays, July 5 - August 9.

[01/17/23 - 02:02 PM]
The BBC Acquires Star-Studded Mystery Series "Magpie Murders" and Announces Sequel "Moonflower Murders"
"Moonflower Murders" will be made by Eleventh Hour Films in association with Salt Films for PBS Masterpiece and the BBC.

[01/17/23 - 01:49 PM]
Video: Showtime Sports Documentary Films Releases Official Trailer for "Stand"
The project is a feature-length examination of the remarkable life of social activist and basketball prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

[01/17/23 - 01:45 PM]
"Tom Jones" - Airing on "Masterpiece" on PBS April 30, 2023
Solly McLeod stars as the handsome, resourceful title character, with Sophie Wilde as the beautiful and bright, seemingly unattainable love of his life, Sophia Western.

[01/17/23 - 01:10 PM]
Meryl Streep Joins Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Paul Rudd in "Only Murders in the Building" Season 3
Hulu broke the news via the show's social media accounts.

[01/17/23 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to Retta-Led Drama "Murder by the Book"
In the project, a big city Instafamous book reviewer takes a page from the murder mystery books she reviews and becomes an unlikely detective to uncover the shocking truths about an eccentric seaside town.

[01/17/23 - 11:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of January 9: "The Pale Blue Eye" #1 on the Films List; "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" Continues to Climb the Most Popular List; "Ginny & Georgia" Holds on to the Top Spot on the TV List
Plus: "Wednesday" remains a fan favorite and comes in #3 with 57.82M hours viewed.

[01/17/23 - 11:02 AM]
Meet the Farmers in Search of True Love in America's Heartland on the New Unscripted Dating Series "Farmer Wants a Wife" Premiering Wednesday, March 8, on FOX
The all-new unscripted dating show, hosted by Jennifer Nettles, follows four hard-working farmers - Ryan Black, Allen Foster, Hunter Grayson and Landon Heaton - in search of real, lasting love.

[01/17/23 - 09:19 AM]
ESPN Unveils Three May Game Selections for its 2023 "Sunday Night Baseball" Slate
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Mookie Betts will visit the San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts as the two former World Champion Boston Red Sox teammates square off on May 7.

[01/17/23 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Hulu Original Series "Animaniacs" Season Three Trailer and Key Art Debut
The final season premieres with all 10 episodes on February 17 on Hulu.

[01/17/23 - 09:01 AM]
The Bulldogs Are Back - "Shoresy" Season 2 Coming Soon
Hulu confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[01/17/23 - 09:00 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed Through 2023-2024 Season
CBS Stations anchor the show in major markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

[01/17/23 - 08:46 AM]
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" - A Scripted, Stand-Alone 30th Anniversary Special Premiering April 19 - Will Reunite Some of the Franchise's Most Beloved Rangers
Original stars David Yost, Walter E. Jones, and Barbara Goodson aka the voice of Rita Repulsa are among the featured talent.

[01/17/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina's most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unraveling of their legacy.

[01/17/23 - 08:04 AM]
Video: The Looney Tunes Ring in Year of the Rabbit with a Special Cartoonito "Bugs Bunny Builders" Lunar New Year Short
Debuting today across US and APAC, "Bugs Bunny Builders" preschool series released a two-minute short celebrating Lunar New Year.

[01/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Universal Pictures "Violent Night" to Stream Exclusively on Peacock January 20
From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.

[01/17/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" - Cast Announcement - Netflix
Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.

[01/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Meet Me in Paris" Official Trailer Out Now - A Roku Original Film
Three real women follow the script and write their own endings in a first-of-its-kind reality rom-com and Roku Original Film from Hello Sunshine and Cinestar.

[01/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
WME, WCM, WML and Trinity Entertainment Premiere New Music TV Series "Melody" on Prime Video
The 13-episode musical series stars Warner Music Latina artists Yas Gagliardi as Melody and Sarah Lenore as Layla.

[01/17/23 - 05:03 AM]
Series Premiere of HBO Drama "The Last of Us" Draws 4.7 Million Viewers Sunday Night
Sunday night viewership for an HBO series typically represents 20%-40% of the show's total gross audience per episode.

[01/16/23 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Class" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Three students from a poor neighborhood join an exclusive high school for Delhi elite where dark secrets and rumors ultimately lead to murder.

[01/16/23 - 06:49 PM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Upcoming Season 3 of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian"
The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue.

[01/16/23 - 04:54 PM]
Three New Series Coming to PBS Voices in January & February
Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), each series aims to grow digital production capacity at respective PBS member stations and introduce audiences to a diverse array of stories from across the country.

[01/16/23 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Takes K-Content to New Heights with 2023 Slate
Fans are set to rejoice with the return of highly anticipated series "Sweet Home," "D.P.," and "The Glory" this year.

[01/16/23 - 03:03 PM]
New Series "Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein" Premieres Wednesdays Beginning April 26 at 10 P.M. ET on PBS
The subjects of the series' eight episodes are Fenway Park, the Hollywood Sign, the Gadsden Flag, the American Cowboy, the Statue of Liberty, the American Bald Eagle, Stone Mountain, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

[01/16/23 - 11:28 AM]
"The Great American Recipe" Returns with a New Season of Creative Home Cooks From Across the Country
Alejandra Ramos returns as host and renowned chefs Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back as judges and mentors for Season 2.

[01/16/23 - 11:07 AM]
PBS and "American Experience" Announce Two Documentaries That Explore the Legacy of Efforts to Integrate Public Schools in 1970s America
"Boston School Battle" viscerally captures the class tensions and racial violence that met the city's decision to use busing to end school segregation; and "The Harvest" is a personal and powerful look at Leland, Mississippi's attempts to desegregate its schools.

[01/16/23 - 11:06 AM]
PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series, "Lyla in the Loop," Premiering Early 2024
The show stars Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old Black girl, her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters living in her community, who together spotlight creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills while working collaboratively with others.

[01/16/23 - 11:05 AM]
PBS Kids Announces "Weather Hunters," New Animated STEM Series from Al Roker Entertainment
The main character is 8-year-old Lily Hunter, a weather detective who shares her investigations with her family, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker.

[01/16/23 - 11:04 AM]
New Ken Burns Film Explores History of the American Buffalo
The new two-part, four-hour film, directed by Ken Burns, will premiere on October 16 and 17.

[01/16/23 - 11:03 AM]
PBS Announces New Phase of Filmmaker Initiative to Bring Opportunities to Dynamic and Diverse Creators at Various Career Stages
The announcement also included details on new measures as part of a larger Diverse Voices Initiative to support the careers of early and mid-career filmmakers from underrepresented communities to further diversify public media.

[01/16/23 - 11:02 AM]
Nova Launches "Climate Across America" Campaign
The series is working with 10 public media stations and students in classrooms to produce and distribute climate-focused content, rolling out in spring 2023.

[01/16/23 - 11:01 AM]
PBS Announces Unprecedented Multiyear Commitment to Environmental and Climate Programming
The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history and news programming in 2023 and beyond.

[01/16/23 - 09:08 AM]
The WNET Group, Latino Public Broadcasting and NGL Collective to Present "American Historia with John Leguizamo," Premiering Tuesday, August 29 on PBS
Inspired by Leguizamo's own multi-faceted style, each episode will combine cultural travel segments as well as entertaining interstitials, unveiling Leguizamo's passionate revelations about his favorite Latino figures.

[01/16/23 - 07:34 AM]
Meet the Men of TLC's "MILF Manor"
Stay tuned for new episodes every Sunday night at 10:00/9:00c on TLC and stream the same day on discovery+.

[01/16/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "In Love All Over Again" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Ever since they met, Irene and Julio have been falling in love, splitting up, and then trying again. Will they ever find their happy ending?

[01/15/23 - 11:16 AM]
Video: NBCUniversal's TCA Show Panel Trailers
"Magnum PI, "Night Court", "Grand Crew," "American Auto," "The Ark" and "Poker Face" are among the featured offerings.

[01/15/23 - 09:31 AM]
E! Sets Premiere Dates for Three New Original Romantic Comedies
"Why Can't My Life Be a Rom-Com?" kicks things off on Sunday, February 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/15/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Chucky" Renewed for a Third Season and "Reginald the Vampire" for Second Season
"Chucky" ranks as a top-10 drama cable for 2022 in the 18-49 demo (L+7).

[01/14/23 - 01:45 PM]
Disney's Onyx Collective Presents Hulu Original "The 1619 Project" and Original Dramedy "Unprisoned" at the Television Critics Association Winter 2023 Press Tour
The company also announced today the pilot pickup of scripted comedy "1266" as well as the straight-to-series greenlight for the three-part docu-series "Black Twitter."

[01/14/23 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu Presents Upcoming Original Series "History of the World, Part II," "Up Here," "Tiny Beautiful Things," and "Saint X" at the 2023 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
Newly announced: limited series "Tiny Beautiful Things" will premiere Friday, April 7.

[01/13/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 13
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Dead End: Paranormal Park," "Uncoupled"; TNT won't air final season of "Snowpiercer"; and Jack Cutmore-Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst cast in "Frasier" sequel series.

[01/13/23 - 02:56 PM]
FOX's "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" Premieres as '22-'23 Season's #1 Series Debut
It posted a 1.1 L3 among Adults 18-49 and 6.0 million multi-platform viewers.







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[03/27/24 - 01:43 PM]
FOX Entertainment Unveils New Structure with Three-Pillar Focus on Global Studio Operations, Linear & Streaming Platforms and Worldwide Sales & Licensing
The new FOX Entertainment will consist of three primary business segments, including FOX Entertainment Studios, the FOX Television Network and FOX Entertainment Global.

[03/27/24 - 01:03 PM]
Video: "Big Mood" - Official Trailer - A Tubi Original
Best friends Maggie and Eddie have lived in each other's pockets for ten years. But with the future looming, can their relationship survive?

[03/27/24 - 12:32 PM]
This April, Series "Mud Madness" Debuts on Discovery Channel, Alongside All-New Seasons of "Ghost Adventures: House Calls" and "Contraband: Seized at the Border"
"Mud Madness" is a brand-new series that follows the off-road subculture of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport.

[03/27/24 - 12:25 PM]
Ten American Bakers Travel to Paris for Food Network's Ultimate Pastry Competition "Next Baking Master: Paris"
Premiering Monday, May 6, the series demands that competitors prove their mettle in the pillars of great baking and pastry: technique, artistry, flavor, innovation, and inspiration.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "The Jinx - Part Two," Debuting April 21
In Part Two, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Robert Durst's prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.

[03/27/24 - 12:00 PM]
Backstabbery Is Back as E! Announces Conniving New Cast of "House of Villains" Season Two, Premiering This Fall
Season one cast member Tiffany "New York" Pollard returns for a chance at redemption.

[03/27/24 - 10:02 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Gaslit By My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story" Starring Jana Kramer and Austin Nichols
Kramer, who has openly spoken about domestic abuse, will film a new a PSA for Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women initiative to align with the subject matter of this movie.

[03/27/24 - 10:00 AM]
"The Steve Wilkos Show" Renewed for 18th Season in National Syndication
The show is hosted by Steve Wilkos, the straightforward, tough-talking former Chicago police officer and United States Marine.

[03/27/24 - 09:59 AM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Scores Early Season Five Renewal
The third installment in the "Power" franchise, "Raising Kanan" recently concluded its explosive third season and is currently filming season four in New York.

[03/27/24 - 09:30 AM]
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively Officially Reuniting for Paul Feig-Helmed Sequel, "A Simple Favor 2"
The highly anticipated sequel is a co-production with Lionsgate and follows the studio's 2018 release of "A Simple Favor," which was a critical and commercial success, earning more than $97 million at the worldwide box office and achieving Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes.

[03/27/24 - 09:17 AM]
FOX Nation Partners with Martin Scorsese for New Docudrama "Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS"
Slated for November, the series will encompass eight one-hour episodes exploring the remarkable stories of eight men and women who risked everything to embody humanity's most noble and complex trait - faith.

[03/27/24 - 09:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner and Tony Award Nominee Ariana DeBose Returns to Host "The 77th Annual Tony Awards," Airing Live Sunday, June 16, on CBS and Paramount+
DeBose will also serve as producer and choreograph the opening number for this year's show.

[03/27/24 - 08:58 AM]
"NKOTB" Bandmate Jonathan Knight Returns for Season Three of Hit HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" on Tuesday, April 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The series, which attracted more than 15 million viewers to its previous season, will follow Jon, best known as a member of the Grammy-nominated band New Kids on the Block, and his go-to designer Kristina Crestin, as they take on a slew of risky renovations.

[03/27/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Good Times" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

[03/27/24 - 06:01 AM]
Hulu on Disney+ Launches Today in the U.S. for Disney Bundle Subscribers
Bundle plans are available starting at $9.99/month, while Disney+ and Hulu each remain available as standalone offerings.