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[04/14/23 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 14
Updates include: Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider cast in "It" prequel series; Fremantle eyes reboot of "Baywatch"; and Amazon Studios to develop various MGM properties for film and TV.

[04/14/23 - 07:23 PM]
"America's Next Drag Superstar" Crowned During Wig Snatching Finale of MTV's "RuPaul's Drag Race"
During the finale broadcast airing, it was also announced that the eighth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" and "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked!" will premiere Friday, May 12, exclusively on Paramount+.

[04/14/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Sanctuary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude - and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.

[04/14/23 - 06:57 PM]
Video: "American Horror Story" - Season 12 Announcement - Kim K Joins the Cast - FX
It's happening. Emma Roberts will be joined by Kim Kardashian for "AHS" Season 12. Coming this summer.

[04/14/23 - 12:20 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of April 24 and May 1
New concurrent premieres include "Undercover Underage" and "Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death."

[04/14/23 - 08:58 AM]
Video: Date Announcement & Teaser Debut - Hulu Original "The Clearing"
The eight-part psychological thriller is based on the best-selling crime thriller "In The Clearing" by author J.P. Pomare, inspired by the darkness of real-life cults in Australia and around the world.

[04/14/23 - 08:36 AM]
Video: "More Stories To Tell" Featurette from Disney's Epic Movie Event "Peter Pan & Wendy" Available Now
The studio's live-action reimagining of the J.M. Barrie novel and the 1953 animated classic will begin streaming April 28, exclusively on Disney+.

[04/14/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer for Upcoming Original Comedy Series "Bupkis"
The new comedy follows Pete Davidson as he attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.

[04/14/23 - 08:06 AM]
National Geographic and BBC Studios Announce "Lost Gold" (w.t), A Three-Part Limited Series on the Rise and Fall of Tommy Thompson, Explorer Who Struck Gold with Discovery of Wreck of S.S. Central America in Late '80s and Later Imprisoned
The three-part limited series traces the rise and fall of maverick scientist and explorer Tommy Thompson - from his life-changing discovery of the wreck of the S.S. Central America to the turmoil that led to his prison sentence.

[04/14/23 - 06:05 AM]
Video: Alanis Morissette Releases New Version of the Main Theme Song "No Return" (Extended Version) from the Showtime Drama Series "Yellowjackets"
The new single debuted in the fourth episode of the hit series' second season and is available now to download and stream globally via Universal Music Canada.

[04/14/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Chokehold" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Evading a scandal, a couple from Istanbul starts over in a town on the Aegean coast - but quickly discover the locals are determined to get rid of them.

[04/13/23 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 13
Updates include: Minnie Driver, Amandla Jahava to lead FX's "Peep Show" pilot; Jennifer Esposito to return to CBS's "Blue Bloods"; and NBC's "Non-Evil Twin" rounds out its cast.

[04/13/23 - 06:48 PM]
Apple Original Films and A24 Announce Critically Acclaimed Documentary "Stephen Curry: Underrated" Will Be Released in Select Theaters and Premiere Globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, July 21, 2023
This feature documentary - blending intimate cinéma vérité, archival footage and on camera interviews - documents Curry's rise from an undersized college player at a small town Division I college to a four-time NBA champion, building one of the most dominant sports dynasties in the world.

[04/13/23 - 04:37 PM]
ESPN's AT&T NBA Play-In Tournament Doubleheader Averages 2.6 Million Viewers Across ESPN and ESPN2, Up 14 Percent from 2022
"NBA in Stephen A's World" alternate telecast, which aired on ESPN2, drew seven percent of the overall average audience, adding 152,000 viewers.

[04/13/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Love Village" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Singles 35 and over of various backgrounds relocate to a house in the countryside for another chance at love. Will they find "the one" - or leave alone?

[04/13/23 - 01:04 PM]
Global Superstar Sean "Diddy" Combs to Appear in a New "Carpool Karaoke" Before Groundbreaking Series "The Late Late Show with James Corden" Wraps Thursday, April 27
As previously announced, BLACKPINK will also appear in a new "Carpool."

[04/13/23 - 12:34 PM]
First-Generation Comics Examine American Pop Culture Oddities in Fuse Original Series, "We Need to Talk About America," Returning for New Season Wednesday, May 10 at 10 PM ET
Season two packs in hilarious commentary from professional roasters, and first-generation comics, Chinedu Unaka, Tim Chantarangsu, Sherry Cola, Jesus Trejo, Marcella Arguello, Danielle Perez, Dumbfoundead, Simmi Singh, Robin Tran, Fahim Anwar, and Drea Okeke.

[04/13/23 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Class of '09" Official Trailer - Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara - FX
The series follows a class of FBI agents set in three distinct points in time who grapple with immense changes as the U.S. criminal justice system is altered by artificial intelligence.

[04/13/23 - 10:32 AM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2023 USFL on FOX Broadcast Team for Season 2
Highlights include the return of veteran broadcaster and Emmy Award-winner Curt Menefee alongside critically acclaimed analyst Joel Klatt.

[04/13/23 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Peacock Announces Premiere Date and Releases Trailer for Original Documentary "Cocaine Bear: The True Story"
The one-hour documentary is timed with the streaming premiere of "Cocaine Bear" on April 14.

[04/13/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Never Have I Ever" - Final Season - Date Announcement - Netflix
Buckle up, nerds! Devi and the gang return for their senior friggin' year on June 8.

[04/13/23 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights McDonald's All American Games Documentary
Since 1977, basketball's most famous annual exhibitions of next-generation talent have catapulted high school seniors into the NBA, and, for many, turned their dreams of superstardom into reality.

[04/13/23 - 08:30 AM]
Paramount+ Announces Docuseries "Thalia's Mixtape: El Soundtrack De Mi Vida," to Premiere Tuesday, May 2
In the series, Thalia, who also serves as creator and executive producer, takes the audience on a musical journey, uncovering the classics that inspired generations of artists and created the current Latin music landscape seen today.

[04/13/23 - 08:13 AM]
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt Kick Off New Season of HGTV Hit Series "100 Day Dream Home" with Two-Episode Special "100 Day Dream Home: Beachfront Hotel"
In the fresh episodes, Brian and Mika will take their clients on inspiration tours of various properties to select their desired finishes and then design and construct completely personalized homes on a quick turnaround.

[04/13/23 - 08:00 AM]
Roku Greenlights Season 3 of "Die Hart" Starring Kevin Hart, Produced by Hartbeat
"Die Hart 2: Die Harter" broke viewership records during its opening weekend on The Roku Channel, becoming the #1 Roku Original TV series weekend premiere of all time by both unique views and streaming hour engagement.

[04/13/23 - 07:02 AM]
Texas Brothers Transform Budget Builds Into Incredible Rides in MotorTrend's All-New Series "Holden Bros. Restos" Premiering May 10
The Holden brothers are mechanics by trade and true to their Texan roots: down-to-earth, patriotic, community-oriented, and dedicated to family.

[04/13/23 - 06:30 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards
Hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, "Country Music's Party of the Year" will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

[04/13/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Young Royals" Season 3 - Start of Production
Filming has begun on the show's third and final season.

[04/13/23 - 05:45 AM]
TIME Reveals the 2023 TIME100 List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World
The one-hour special "TIME100: The World's Most Influential People" airs Sunday, April 30 at 7:00/6:00c on ABC.

[04/13/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Eden" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With the island filled with new threats and no chance of escape, the rebellion unleashes an all-out battle for freedom as Astrid continues her plans for a New Eden.

[04/12/23 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 12
Updates include: Wes Chatham cast in "Ahsoka" at Disney+; Netflix cancels "Freeridge" after one season; and James Gunn reveals "Creature Commandos" voice cast.

[04/12/23 - 05:07 PM]
Celebrities Beamed From the Red Carpet to the Red Planet on "Stars on Mars," An Out-of-This-World Competition Series, Premiering Monday, June 5 on FOX
Legendary actor and Star Trek icon William Shatner serves as Mission Control and will deliver intergalactic tasks to these shining stars throughout their journey on the red planet.

[04/12/23 - 02:30 PM]
Prime Video Orders Additional Installment of "A League of Their Own" as Limited Series
The second installment is a four episode, limited series, set to premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[04/12/23 - 02:11 PM]
Syfy Renews Hit Series "The Ark" for a Second Season
The first season of "The Ark" reached 6.5 million viewers across all platforms.

[04/12/23 - 11:15 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils Max Streaming Service
Max, launching in the U.S. on May 23, will stand out amongst streamers by uniquely combining unrivaled breadth and superior quality with iconic franchises and strong product experience, all for great value.

[04/12/23 - 11:10 AM]
Max Orders First Ever "Harry Potter" Television Series
The series will be a faithful adaptation of the beloved "Harry Potter" book series by author and executive producer, J.K. Rowling.

[04/12/23 - 11:07 AM]
HBO Gives Series Order to "Game of Thrones" Prequel "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight"
A century before the events of "Game of Thrones," two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... a young, naïve but courageous knight, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg.

[04/12/23 - 10:52 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser and New Photo for "The Sympathizer"
The new footage introduces the cast led by Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Ky Duyen, and Sandra Oh and reveals star and executive producer Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.

[04/12/23 - 10:50 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "The Regime"
Formerly known by its working title "The Palace," the project stars Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet, is directed by Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs, and written by Will Tracy.

[04/12/23 - 10:48 AM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Teaser for "True Detective: Night Country"
The new installment stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviâna, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes.

[04/12/23 - 10:43 AM]
"Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" Premieres May 23 on Max
The animated series takes viewers back to 1920s Shanghai where the Wing family first meets the young Mogwai called Gizmo.

[04/12/23 - 10:42 AM]
Much Loved Symphonic Classic Fairy Tale "Peter & The Wolf" Reimagined by Gavin Friday and Bono for Max and Cartoon Network
The special transforms Sergei Prokofiev's much-loved symphony into an enchanting and contemporary visual masterpiece that touches on themes of growing up, loss, courage, transformation, and our relationship with nature.

[04/12/23 - 10:40 AM]
HGTV Brings Mattel's World-Famous Dreamhouse to Life in New Competition Series "Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge"
Hosted by supermodel, designer, author and entrepreneur Ashley Graham, the series will feature eight teams of HGTV superstars as they transform a Southern California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse.

[04/12/23 - 10:39 AM]
Discovery Channel Greenlights "Survive the Raft," A New Series Where Survival Epic Meets Social Experiment
The series explores what happens when strangers from all walks of life come together to live and work at sea.

[04/12/23 - 10:37 AM]
TLC Announces New Relationship Series "Love & Translation"
Embarking on an exciting adventure to find love, three American men and 12 international women are traveling from across the world to live on a remote paradise island together.

[04/12/23 - 10:33 AM]
Chip & Joanna Gaines Take on Most Ambitious Project to Date with "Fixer Upper: The Hotel" Series, Premiering This Fall
The forthcoming series documents Chip and Joanna Gaines's most ambitious project to date - renovating a historic building in downtown Waco to open Hotel 1928, a new boutique hotel just a few blocks from Magnolia Market at the Silos.

[04/12/23 - 10:31 AM]
Max Announces Development of Drama Series Set in "The Conjuring" Universe
Based on the films produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, "The Conjuring" television series will continue the story established in the feature films.

[04/12/23 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Max Releases First Official Trailer for "Smartless: On the Road," Debuting May 23
The six-part docuseries follows Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes during the North American tour of their hit podcast.

[04/12/23 - 10:28 AM]
Max Announces "The Big Bang Theory" Project in Development
Plot details are currently under wraps.

[04/12/23 - 10:25 AM]
Video: Max Releases Official First Look Footage and Image from "The Penguin," Starring Colin Farrell
The previously announced cast includes Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo and Deirdre O'Connell, with Clancy Brown and Michael Zegen recurring.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.