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[01/21/23 - 02:33 PM]
Joseph Patel Signs Overall Deal with Onyx Collective
Under the terms of the agreement, Patel will produce, write and direct new projects through his production company, Dub Version, for Onyx Collective.

[01/21/23 - 02:32 PM]
New Documentary Feature Film "Untitled Sly Stone" (working title) from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson Acquired by Onyx Collective
Thompson directs his sophomore feature documentary follow-up to "Summer of Soul," examining the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone.

[01/21/23 - 02:31 PM]
Onyx Collective in Development on Scripted Drama Series "Sheba" from Proximity Media
"Sheba" explores the rise to power of the first queen on the continent of Africa as she seeks to unite the nation we now know as Ethiopia, making it one of the richest, most formidable kingdoms in the world.

[01/21/23 - 02:30 PM]
Onyx Collective Picks Up Documentary Film "Anthem," from Proximity Media and This Machine
Reflecting upon "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Anthem" follows acclaimed composer Kris Bowers and Grammy-winning music producer Dahi as they take a musical journey traveling across America to create a new sound, inspired by what our country's national anthem might be if written in today's time.

[01/20/23 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 20
Updates include: "NCIS: Los Angeles" to end after 14 seasons; Peacock cancels YA dramas "One of Us Is Lying," "Vampire Academy"; and Apple TV+ pulls the plug on "The Mosquito Coast."

[01/20/23 - 02:34 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of January 30 and February 6
"Death by Fame," "The Playboy Murders," "See No Evil" and "Evil Lives Here" are among the concurrent premieres.

[01/20/23 - 12:12 PM]
New Original Series "The Way Home" Elevates Hallmark Channel to #1 for the Week and Weekend in Total Day and Primetime
The show captured viewers on a L+3 basis, becoming the second most-watched entertainment cable program on Sunday and the third most-watched of the week, reaching a significant 2.4 million Unduplicated Total Viewers.

[01/20/23 - 10:20 AM]
Video: ID Debuts Chilling First Look at Upcoming Series, "Death by Fame," & Announces Companion Podcast
The series revisits some of the most tragic crimes in current pop culture history.

[01/20/23 - 10:08 AM]
Emmy-Winning HBO Comedy Series "Insecure" Starring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji Joins the OWN Tuesday Night Schedule This February
Look for back-to-back episodes at 9:00/8:00c starting February 7.

[01/20/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" - Season 6 Announcement - Netflix
After five badass seasons, "Cobra Kai" Season 6 will be the final showdown.

[01/20/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Invincible" - Season 2 Teaser - Prime Video
Featuring Steven Yeun as the voice of Invincible and Seth Rogen as the voice of Allen The Alien, the series will return in late 2023.

[01/20/23 - 08:13 AM]
AlienCon Announces Headliner Experts and Exclusive Programming for Popular Seeker and Enthusiast Convention March 4-5
"Ancient Aliens," "Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch," "The UnXplained" and "The Proof Is Out There" are among the featured programs.

[01/20/23 - 03:30 AM]
Major League Wrestling (MLW) Premieres Tuesday, February 7
Reelz's new weekly primetime series "MLW Underground Wrestling" is a new era of wrestling for a new generation of fans.

[01/19/23 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 19
Updates include: Dennis Quaid tapped for "1883: The Bass Reeves Story" at Disney+; HBO Max cancels "Gossip Girl" after two seasons; and Bradley Whitford to visit NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."

[01/19/23 - 08:31 PM]
Prime Video Expands the Much-Loved "Hostel Daze" Franchise with a New Tamil Series - "Engga Hostel," Premiering on January 27
Delving into the fun yet chaotic, starting-point of hostel life, the series features a perfectly simpatico ragtag bunch of aspiring engineers - Sacchin Nachiappan, Avinaash Ramesh, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Saranya Ravichandran, Goutham Raj, and Dravid Selvam.

[01/19/23 - 05:04 PM]
BTS Star j-hope to Debut Highly Anticipated Documentary "j-hope IN THE BOX" February 17 on Disney+
Starring j-hope of the 21st century pop icons BTS and produced by HYBE, "j-hope IN THE BOX," follows the international music sensation every step of the way as he works to release his first-ever solo album - Jack In The Box.

[01/19/23 - 01:32 PM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Fourth Season of "Double Cross" Premiering Thursday, February 16
The series stars Ashley A. Williams and Jeff Logan as the vigilante "Wonder Twins" Erica and Eric Cross respectively.

[01/19/23 - 01:00 PM]
Season Ten of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Debuts February 19
The series has received 26 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[01/19/23 - 11:15 AM]
"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" Receives a Straight-to-Series Order from Amazon Freevee
Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, the series follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.

[01/19/23 - 10:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to Celebrate 50 Years of Baseball on TBS with League's Biggest Names & Rivalries on Tuesdays All Season Long
The 2023 season marks the 50th anniversary of MLB airing on WBD Sports' networks, dating back to 1973 when games were first televised on WTCG (now TBS).

[01/19/23 - 09:57 AM]
YouTube Originals for Kids and Family Premieres "Jam Van" with Debut of First Two Episodes Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Brandi Carlile
"Jam Van" is a blend of animation and live-action with each episode following animated music-loving best friends Lamb (voiced by Pete Lee) and Anne the Alligator (voiced by Nicole Byer) who travel to new locations around the country.

[01/19/23 - 09:27 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Series "History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning" on Monday, February 6
The new series counts down the top ten G.O.A.T.s across a single category from titans of industry and daredevils to sports cars and sports stadiums during each hour-long episode.

[01/19/23 - 09:06 AM]
Interior Designers and Married Dads Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Elevated Personalized Designs for Families in New Season of HGTV's "The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project"
The series, which attracted 13.4 million viewers during its freshman season, follows the couple as they help overwhelmed families sort keepsakes from clutter to get a fresh start.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Renews Worldwide Hit Series "Outlander" for Eighth and Final Season and Greenlights Prequel Series "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"
The 10-episode prequel series, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" will center on the lives and relationship of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of the Decades" to Air Wednesday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Hosted by Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah, the special airs from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and State Farm Stadium, site of Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Sofia Helin, Shelley Conn, Kevin McNally, and Jason Wong Join the Third Season of "Alex Rider" on Amazon Freevee
Produced by Eleventh Hour Films and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Television, "Alex Rider" is a spy-thriller series based on the best-selling book franchise written by Anthony Horowitz, which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

[01/19/23 - 08:30 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 26, with a Special Primetime Episode
"20 years. I can't believe it either," said Kimmel. "It makes absolutely no sense."

[01/19/23 - 07:46 AM]
Video: "Bel-Air" - New Season - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Season two picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he's learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence.

[01/19/23 - 07:13 AM]
Fuse's Hit Unscripted Series "Made from Scratch" Cooks Up a Fifth Season Beginning Wednesday, February 8
The unscripted series goes beyond the recipe when celebrities cook their favorite dishes while sharing their most cherished memories with the loved ones that have helped shape their identity and inspire their artistic craft.

[01/19/23 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "Bullies of Baltimore" About 2000 Baltimore Ravens Premieres February 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Directed by Ken Rodgers and Jason Weber, the documentary is a lively and colorful look back at the team's magical season framed by a reunion of its key figures filmed in front of a live audience in Baltimore in May 2022.

[01/19/23 - 06:15 AM]
CNN to Exclusively Broadcast the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Adam Sandler
The live ceremony will be held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC, on Sunday, March 19, and the program will air in full exclusively on CNN on Sunday, March 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/19/23 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network and LIV Golf Enter Into Multi-Year Agreement
The CW Network will air 14 global LIV Golf League live events in 2023 and will stream the events live on The CW App.

[01/18/23 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 18
Updates include: Michaela Pereira to host syndicated talk show; Meaghan Rath to recur on Hulu's "How I Met Your Father"; and Bethlehem Million cast in ABC's "The Good Lawyer."

[01/18/23 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Unlocked" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman's life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.

[01/18/23 - 04:08 PM]
Apple's Global Hit Comedy "The Afterparty" Returns for Season Two with a New Murder Mystery Set to Unravel Friday, April 28, 2023 on Apple TV+
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao lead the season two ensemble cast alongside new additions Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.

[01/18/23 - 03:36 PM]
Apple's Star-Studded Limited Series "Extrapolations," from Visionary Writer, Director and Producer Scott Z. Burns, Sets Global Premiere for March 17, 2023
Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Daveed Diggs, Edward Norton, Diane Lane, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, Gemma Chan, Eiza González, Forest Whitaker, Adarsh Gourav, Marion Cotillard and more lead the new drama, told over eight interconnected episodes.

[01/18/23 - 03:01 PM]
Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for "The Last Thing He Told Me" and Shares First Look at Gripping Series Starring and Executive Produced by Jennifer Garner
Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner and produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, who optioned the book from author Dave, and 20th Television, "The Last Thing He Told Me" will debut globally with the first two episodes of the seven-part series on Friday, April 14.

[01/18/23 - 02:39 PM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere "City on Fire," Latest Series from Creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, on Friday, May 12, 2023
Inspired by the acclaimed novel of the same name by Garth Risk Hallberg, the series stars Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe and John Cameron Mitchell.

[01/18/23 - 02:01 PM]
Apple Announces Spring 2023 Return for Its History-Making, Hit Comedy Series "Ted Lasso" and Unveils First Look at Third Season of the Global Phenomenon
"Ted Lasso" officially joined the ranks of the most celebrated comedies in history, becoming only one of seven other comedies to win back-to-back Emmy Award wins for Outstanding Comedy Series for its freshman and sophomore seasons.

[01/18/23 - 02:00 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed, Award-Winning Musical Comedy "Schmigadoon!" Takes the Stage for Season Two Global Premiere on Friday, April 7, 2023
"Schmigadoon!" will return for season two with all new original songs and guest stars on Friday, April 7, with the first two episodes of its six episode second season, followed by new episodes every Friday through May 5.

[01/18/23 - 01:00 PM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "BMF" Draws Over Four Million Multiplatform Viewers for Season Two Premiere and Earns Early Third Season Renewal
Fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of "BMF" as it ranked as the #1 most socially engaged drama across all networks over premiere weekend.

[01/18/23 - 12:09 PM]
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Launches New Weekly One-Hour Television Series "Fast: Home Rescue"
This new one-hour weekly home renovation series highlighting families impacted by natural disasters as it follows disaster-relief organization Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) - founded by the late movie star, Paul Walker.

[01/18/23 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Heartfelt Drama "Dear Edward," from Emmy Award-Winning Creator Jason Katims
"Dear Edward" will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 10-episode first season on Friday, February 3, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 24.

[01/18/23 - 11:34 AM]
Apple's New Comedy "The Big Door Prize," from Emmy-Award Winning Creator David West Read, to Make Global Debut Spring 2023
The new 10-episode half-hour Apple Original comedy stars an ensemble cast led by Chris O'Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara.

[01/18/23 - 11:24 AM]
"Night Court" Is the #1 Broadcast Premiere of the 2022-23 Season in Both the 18-49 Demo and Total Viewers
It's the highest total viewers for any comedy premiere since "The Connors" in 2018 and the best on NBC since "Will & Grace" in 2017.

[01/18/23 - 11:03 AM]
The Epic Culinary Gauntlet "Next Level Chef" Announces the All-New Season Two Contestants
Season two premieres Sunday, February 12, following Super Bowl LVII.

[01/18/23 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "Hello Tomorrow!," Starring and Executive Produced by Emmy Award Winner Billy Crudup
The 10-episode, half-hour series is set to make its global debut on Friday, February 17, with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through April 7.

[01/18/23 - 10:58 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Delivers Its Most-Watched Single-Day Telecast Since May 2021
For the 12th consecutive week, "Tamron Hall" grew year over year in Total Viewers.

[01/18/23 - 10:30 AM]
Paramount+ Hit Military Drama "SEAL Team" Renewed for a Seventh Season
David Boreanaz stars as Jason Hayes, the respected and intense team leader, alongside Neil Brown Jr., AJ Buckley, Toni Trucks and Raffi Barsoumian.

[01/18/23 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ and Emmy Award Winner Eugene Levy Go on a Globe-Trotting Adventure in the Trailer for "The Reluctant Traveler"
The eight-episode globe-trotting travel series hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Eugene Levy is set to premiere around the world on Friday, February 24.







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[04/22/24 - 09:05 AM]
Smash Hit Home Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" Delivers Strong Season Ratings for HGTV
Attracting 13.6 million total viewers since it premiered on Monday, March 4, the seven-episode season boasted strong double-digit ratings gains of 53 percent among Adults 25-54 and 58 percent among Women 25-54 over the prior six weeks.

[04/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Power" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Driven to contain threats to social order, American policing has exploded in scope and scale over hundreds of years. Now, it can be described by one word: power.

[04/22/24 - 07:01 AM]
"A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" Coming to Netflix
Commissioned by the BBC, it will first premiere in the UK and Ireland on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.

[04/22/24 - 07:00 AM]
Roku Originals Goes Big with Tentpole Series "The Great American Baking Show" and "Honest Renovations"
The first seasons of both series opened as the #1 on-demand titles on The Roku Channel during their respective opening weekends.

[04/22/24 - 07:00 AM]
The Emmy-Nominated Series "Off Script with The Hollywood Reporter" Returns to AMC Networks, Revealing All-Star Talent Lineup for Select Emmy Season Episodes
The new season is set to premiere on Friday, May 24, at a new time of 10 pm PT/1 am ET exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+.

[04/22/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Roast of Tom Brady" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tom Brady will take the hits when sports and comedy stars team up to roast the greatest NFL quarterback of all time.

[04/21/24 - 08:31 PM]
Netflix Reveals Cast of 65 Actors for "Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams", Streaming June 14
Unfolding over seven episodes, the series presents a different story and a new set of actors in each installment.

[04/21/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the run from a past crime, Juzo Fujimaki is blackmailed into joining an illicit tournament and has to face top martial artists in deadly match-ups.

[04/20/24 - 03:00 PM]
Surprise! New "Bluey" Episode Begins Streaming Tonight on Disney+
"Surprise" arrives following the April 7 episode "Ghostbasket," and last weekend's extended-length special, "The Sign," which captivated audiences around the world.

[04/19/24 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Week of April 15-19
Updates include: CBS cancels "CSI: Vegas," "So Help Me Todd"; Sabrina Impacciatore, Domhnall Gleeson first to be cast new "The Office" series; and Don Johnson, Phillipa Soo tapped for ABC's "Dr. Odyssey."

[04/19/24 - 01:30 PM]
Earth Day 2024 Marked by Unprecedented Content Rollout Across Disney+, Hulu and Disney Entertainment Television to Celebrate the Wonders of ourHOME
Beginning April 19 through April 22, Earth Day-themed content will be spotlighted across ABC News, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX, Hulu, National Geographic, Nat Geo WILD and Nat Geo Mundo, with ourHOME collections on Disney+ and Hulu.

[04/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Celebrates 33 Nominations for the "51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," Airing Live, June 7 on CBS
"The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold And The Beautiful" each received 12 nominations, and "The Talk" received two nominations with the hosts nominated for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host.

[04/19/24 - 12:09 PM]
All-New Docuseries "Expedition from Hell: The Lost Tapes" Premieres Sunday, May 12 on Discovery Channel
The series unfolds a stranger-than-fiction story of Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert who took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America.

[04/19/24 - 09:00 AM]
"The Iron Claw" Begins Streaming on Max May 10
The film stars Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Stanley Simons, Maura Tierney, with Holt McCallany and Lily James.

[04/19/24 - 09:00 AM]
National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Announces 2024 Daytime Emmy Nominations
The Lifetime Achievement honorees, hosts, presenters, Silver and Gold Circle honorees and telecast categories will be announced at a later date.