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[05/17/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 17
Updates include: TNT gives early renewal to "The Lazarus Project"; Peacock's "Killing It" books guest stars; and Sarah Glinski named showrunner of Netflix's "Ginny & Georgia."

[05/17/23 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix 2023 Upfront: Building a Forever Business
Netflix also announced the return of some of TV's most popular shows with season renewals of "Ginny & Georgia" (S3 and S4) and "Virgin River" (S6), which come after recent renewals for "The Night Agent" (S2) and "The Diplomat" (S2).

[05/17/23 - 01:17 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed, Hit Dramedy "Physical" to Debut Third and Final Season Wednesday, August 2, 2023
"We are so grateful to Apple, Tomorrow Studios, and all our creative collaborators for the chance to bring Sheila to life in all her gritty glory," said star and executive producer Rose Byrne and creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman.

[05/17/23 - 10:15 AM]
ABC's "American Idol" Builds for 2nd Straight Telecast in Total Viewers to Draw Its Biggest Audience This Season
ABC's "American Idol" ranked as Sunday's No. 1 entertainment series among Adults 18-49 (1.1/10).

[05/17/23 - 10:02 AM]
AMC Networks Features the Return of Fan Favorite Characters Maggie and Negan with New Series "The Walking Dead: Dead City" and Mid-Season Finale of "Fear the Walking Dead" This June
Other highlights include the series finale of "Happy Valley"; the premieres of "Cannes Confidential" and "Clean Sweep"; as well as the launch of "True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes."

[05/17/23 - 10:01 AM]
"Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact" Will Premiere Globally on Netflix June 13th
In Amy Schumer's newest comedy special, she delivers another hilariously relatable and uncensored commentary about her life.

[05/17/23 - 09:20 AM]
"The Proof Is Out There" Hosted by Tony Harris Returns June 9 on the History Channel
The non-fiction series takes an in-depth look at some of the most incredible and thought-provoking videos of unexplained phenomena and mysterious must-see moments.

[05/17/23 - 09:04 AM]
MGM+ Picks Up Arthurian Legend "The Winter King," Based on Bernard Cornwell's "Warlord Chronicles"
Produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Bad Wolf, filming took place in Wales and the West Country, and the global series premiere is scheduled for August 20.

[05/17/23 - 08:23 AM]
CNN Teases 2024 Original Programming at Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront Presentation
The three new series include "Columbia: The Final Flight" (w/t), "Tinderbox: Great Moments in Pop Culture" (w/t), and "Spy Wars" (w/t).

[05/17/23 - 08:22 AM]
"Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom," Returns to Broadcast on CNN & OWN in First Time Dual Simulcast
The anticipated event, which debuted last year, returns with CNN as a broadcast partner and the iconic Greek Theatre - one of the nation's most beloved outdoor entertainment venues - as the backdrop for an immersive musical and cultural experience.

[05/17/23 - 08:18 AM]
What's on Max: Launch Through June 2023
Max will launch with brand new originals "SmartLess: On the Road," "How to Create a Sex Scandal," "What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel," "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai," "Clone High," and documentary "Bama Rush," plus blockbuster hit "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."

[05/17/23 - 08:17 AM]
Season Two of "And Just Like That..." Debuts June 22 on Max
The 11-episode second season will debut with two episodes and the following nine episodes will premiere weekly on Thursdays.

[05/17/23 - 08:14 AM]
Max Original Docuseries "Downey's Dream Cars" Debuts June 22
Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.

[05/17/23 - 08:11 AM]
Max Orders Conan O'Brien Travel Series "Conan O'Brien Must Go"
The four-episode series is currently in production and will feature O'Brien visiting new friends he's met through his podcast, "Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan," where he dives deep with listeners from across the country and the world.

[05/17/23 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network's Schedule Packs Star Power and Seasonality - Selena Gomez and The Elf on the Shelf Among Headliners of New Programming
Fresh off her hit Emmy-nominated HBO Max series, "Selena + Chef," Selena joins Food Network later this year with a new celebration-focused series just in time for the holidays.

[05/17/23 - 08:05 AM]
Nail-Biting Crime Thriller "Clean Sweep" Debuts with a Two-Episode Premiere on Thursday, June 22 on Sundance Now and AMC+
Starring Charlene McKenna, the suspenseful Irish series is told from the point-of-view of the killer who is also, unusually, a self-sacrificing mother and wife.

[05/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Panhandle" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
A brilliant detective. A dedicated cop. They couldn't like each other less... or need each other more.

[05/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Surrogacy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a woman of humble origins is coerced into surrogacy, she becomes entangled with an affluent family who will protect their reputation at all costs.

[05/17/23 - 07:45 AM]
OWN's Hit "Love & Marriage" Franchise Heads to Detroit Summer 2023
The third city to join the "Love & Marriage" series franchise following "Huntsville" and "Washington D.C.," "Love & Marriage: Detroit" is set to bow June 24.

[05/17/23 - 07:44 AM]
TBS Re-Imagines Reality Hoax Series, "The Joe Schmo Show"
Hosted by Cat Deeley, this show within a show takes aim at the absurdity of reality TV by making a regular guy believe he is competing on a reality show, when he is in fact, surrounded by a cast of highly skilled improv comedians.

[05/17/23 - 07:43 AM]
TNT Launches a Second Night of Wrestling with "AEW: Collision" Featuring Headliners Thunder Rosa, Miro, Samoa Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs and Andrade El Idolo on Saturday, June 17
AEW has reached 23 million total viewers so far this year across all of its shows on TBS and TNT.

[05/17/23 - 07:42 AM]
Michael Bay Signs TV Deal with Leading True Crime Network, Investigation Discovery - New True Crime Docuseries Set to Debut in 2024
The series will expose a terrifying, yet little known, true crime story and is set to premiere in 2024.

[05/17/23 - 07:41 AM]
Jason Momoa Joins Discovery Channel's Shark Week as Master of Ceremonies This Summer
Over the course of Shark Week, Momoa will set up the jaw dropping events, epic journeys, first-time revelations, and groundbreaking scientific findings that make up the summer spectacle.

[05/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
"Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie" Joins a Fun-Filled Slate of New Kids & Family Films and Series on Netflix This Summer
New and returning favorites for kids include "LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising" (June 1), and "Sonic Prime" (July 13), along with "Gabby's Dollhouse" (August 7), and "Not Quite Narwhal" (June 19) for preschoolers.

[05/17/23 - 06:52 AM]
Season 2 of "Back to 15" Comes to Netflix July 5
Inspired by the book of the same name by writer Bruna Vieira, in its second season, "Back to 15" brings even more 2000s nostalgia - fun, craziness, and of course, the dramas of adult and teenage life.

[05/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Through My Window: Across the Sea" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a year of long-distance, Raquel and Ares reunite on a steamy beach trip. Faced with fresh flirtations and insecurities, will their love prevail?

[05/16/23 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 16
Updates include: ABC still mulling the futures of "Home Economics," "The Rookie: Feds"; J.D. Pardo to make directorial debut on FX's "Mayans MC"; and Max's "The Penguin" disrupted by WGA-organized picketers.

[05/16/23 - 05:15 PM]
Video: "Five Nights at Freddy's" - Official Teaser
It's time to clock in. In theaters and streaming on Peacock October 27.

[05/16/23 - 04:01 PM]
Marvel Studios Announces New Premiere Dates for "Loki" and "Echo"
"Loki" returns for its second season on October 6 while newcomer "Echo" drops November 29 on Disney+.

[05/16/23 - 02:38 PM]
In Celebration of the Upcoming Theatrical Release of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," The "Indiana Jones" Collection of Movies and TV Series Swing Onto Disney+ on May 31
Fans can stream "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," and the television series "The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones."

[05/16/23 - 02:32 PM]
Hulu Extends Multi-Season Deal of "The Kardashians"
Hulu today announced the renewal of "The Kardashians" for 20 additional episodes.

[05/16/23 - 01:34 PM]
Pat McAfee Expands His Multiplatform ESPN Role as "The Pat McAfee Show" Moves to ESPN This Fall
The program will air live weekdays on ESPN, the ESPN YouTube Channel, the ESPN App and ESPN+.

[05/16/23 - 01:29 PM]
ESPN Announces Upcoming Series "In the Arena: Serena Williams"
Following the success of the Emmy-winning "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady," Serena's expansion of the franchise will be a multi-part series that provides the most complete, intimate, and compelling account of her legendary career, featuring firsthand perspective from Serena and key figures throughout her life.

[05/16/23 - 01:21 PM]
"The Voice" Announces Superstar Lineup for Season 23 Finale
CeeLo Green, Diplo & Lily Rose, Maroon 5 and Toosii will take the stage during the two-hour live season finale on Tuesday, May 23.

[05/16/23 - 12:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54
Season to date, "Nightline" is growing compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+4% - 905,000 vs. 872,000).

[05/16/23 - 11:35 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 8: "The Mother" Has Netflix's Biggest Opening Weekend for a Film in 2023; "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" Continues Its Reign
"Firefly Lane" (31.9M hours viewed) and Seasons 1 and 2 of "Sweet Tooth" (11.01M hours viewed and 27.61M hours viewed), "The Night Agent" (20.34M hours viewed), and "The Diplomat" (18.37M hours viewed) returned to the list.

[05/16/23 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love" Debuts May 27
Filmed at The Wilbur Theater in Boston, the special features the New England native showcasing her fearless chutzpah.

[05/16/23 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Original Soccer Documentary Series "Destination: European Nights" to Premiere Exclusively on June 6
The first four episodes will premiere on Tuesday, June 6, with the final fifth episode premiering in the weeks following the UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday, June 10, airing on the CBS Television Network and streaming live on Paramount+.

[05/16/23 - 11:00 AM]
ABC, No. 1 in Entertainment for Fourth Consecutive Season, Announces 2023-2024 Fall Primetime Schedule Featuring Strong Slate of Fan-Favorite Programming With Originals Debuting Every Night
Timing for previously announced renewals and pickups, including "9-1-1," "Abbott Elementary," "American Idol," "The Bachelor," "The Conners," "The Good Doctor," "Grey's Anatomy," "High Potential," "Not Dead Yet," "The Rookie," "Station 19," and "Will Trent" will be announced at a later date.

[05/16/23 - 10:03 AM]
Oxygen's "Real Murders of Orange County" Returns for Its Third Season on May 30th at 9 PM ET/PT
The series premieres following the "Real Murders of Atlanta" as it concludes the first half of its second season.

[05/16/23 - 10:01 AM]
First Look Images Revealed for Sky and AMC Original "Mary & George" Starring Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine
"Mary & George"?is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary Villiers, who moulded her beautiful and charismatic son, George, to seduce King James VI of Scotland and I of England and become his all-powerful lover.

[05/16/23 - 09:10 AM]
Focus Features' "A Thousand and One" Streams Exclusively on Peacock May 19
With a breakthrough performance for Teyana Taylor starring alongside Will Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney and Aaron Kingsley Adetola, the film follows unapologetic and free-spirited Inez, who kidnaps her six-year-old son Terry from the foster care system.

[05/16/23 - 09:09 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to Exclusively Present 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final - Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
On the call for the Eastern Conference Final will be Kenny Albert, along with commentary from Eddie Olczyk and Keith Jones, and reporting from Jackie Redmond.

[05/16/23 - 09:02 AM]
Sparks Fly This Summer, as Prime Video's "The Lake" Returns with a Whirlwind of Heart and Humor Starting June 9
Justin (Jordan Gavaris), Maisy-May (Julia Stiles), and Billie (Madison Shamoun) are joined for the summer by Maisy-May's mom, Mimsy (Lauren Holly), whose presence adds even more drama to the mixed-family dynamic.

[05/16/23 - 09:01 AM]
Prime Video Inks Multiyear Deal with the Professional Pickleball Association
Coverage on Prime Video starts Thursday, May 18, with the Acrytech Atlanta Open presented by Vizzy from Life Time in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.

[05/16/23 - 09:00 AM]
Screen Actors Guild Awards Sets Date for 2024
The two-hour ceremony will be streamed live on Netflix at 8 p.m. (ET) / 5 p.m. (PT) from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Saturday, February 24, 2024.

[05/16/23 - 08:45 AM]
ESPN Platforms to Provide More NBA Draft Coverage Than Ever
On Thursday, June 22, the 2023 NBA Draft Presented by State Farm will be available across ABC, ESPN, ESPN Radio and ESPN digital platforms, starting at 8 p.m. ET.

[05/16/23 - 08:20 AM]
ESPN Unveils Marquee Matchups for 2023 College Football Season Showcasing Six of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25
The Labor Day Sunday night showdown (September 3) on ABC is the Camping World Kickoff in Orlando, as LSU and Florida State battle in Week 1.

[05/16/23 - 08:09 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for "Joe Pickett" Season 2
In season two, Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett (Michael Dorman) discovers a hunter murdered in the mountains and realizes this is just one of a series of gruesome murders.

[05/16/23 - 08:01 AM]
Onyx Collective and Channel 4 Announce Straight-to-Series Pickup of "Queenie"
Queenie Jenkins is a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in south London, straddling two cultures and slotting neatly into neither.







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[10/06/25 - 11:02 AM]
"Downey Wrote That" Set for Oct. 17 Debut on Peacock
The hourlong film explores the sketches, contributions and enduring influence of one of the most impactful comedy writers in the history of "Saturday Night Live."

[10/06/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces "Hazbin Hotel: Live on Broadway" Musical Event Ahead of Season Two Premiere
Hosted by series lead Erika Henningsen, the live concert event will take place on October 20, at New York's historic Majestic Theater.

[10/06/25 - 10:30 AM]
Amazon MGM Studios Has Ordered a Second Season of "Ballard"
The series, starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, will continue to bring the work of New York Times best-selling author, Michael Connelly's beloved character to screen exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/06/25 - 10:04 AM]
ESPN Sets Multiple MLB Wild Card Series Viewership Records
ESPN networks averaged 4,625,000 viewers across 11 games, making it the most-watched Wild Card Series ever under the current format.

[10/06/25 - 09:25 AM]
Paramount+ Sets Straight to Series Order for A24's Legal Thriller "Discretion" Starring and Executive Produced by Oscar and Emmy Winner Nicole Kidman and Emmy and Golden Globe Nominee Elle Fanning
Produced by A24, the eight episode drama series will begin production in 2026 and launch on Paramount+.

[10/06/25 - 09:16 AM]
"One Shot with Ed Sheeran" - A Music Experience Directed by Emmy Award Winner Philip Barantini, A Fulwell Entertainment Production, Coming to Netflix November 21
The multi-Grammy Award winner will take viewers on a mesmerizing journey, during one afternoon, in real time, as he travels the streets of New York City, performing his greatest hits, captured in a single take.

[10/06/25 - 09:01 AM]
Cozy Up with Cherished Disney Films When Freeform's "30 Days of Disney" Returns This November
Last November's event reached nearly 25 million viewers.

[10/06/25 - 09:00 AM]
Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman to Headline "New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash," Live from Downtown Nashville, on CBS and Paramount+
Plus: gospel music legend CeCe Winans will bring her powerhouse vocals to the night's festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers, adding a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park's main stage.

[10/06/25 - 08:42 AM]
Hulu and American High Announces Comedy Film "Never Change!"
In 2005 the graduating class of North Meadows High School had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school. Now in their mid 30s they're being forced to return home and finish high school once and for all.

[10/06/25 - 08:21 AM]
Roku Serves Up New Romantic Comedy "Chef's Kiss" Starring Adrienne Bailon-Houghton and Produced by Jaggi Entertainment
"Chef's Kiss" follows Lauren Navarro (Bailon-Houghton), an ambitious American marketing executive tasked with revitalizing a family-run pasta sauce brand.

[10/06/25 - 08:11 AM]
"Sidelined 2: Intercepted" Scores Premiere Date!
This Thanksgiving, Tubi delivers the ultimate doubleheader: the premiere of "Sidelined 2: Intercepted," and a free 4K live stream of the NFC North showdown between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers as part of the NFL's "John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration."

[10/06/25 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer and New Images for New Comedy Series "Crutch," Starring Tracy Morgan
Produced by CBS Studios, all eight episodes of the series will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ at launch Monday, November 3.

[10/06/25 - 08:06 AM]
Multiple Grammy Award Winner Lenny Kravitz to Star in "Sunday Night Basketball" Show Open, Debuting Feb. 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock
"I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid," said Kravitz. "I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment."

[10/06/25 - 08:01 AM]
"A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Premieres January, Only on HBO Max
This Winter, Spring is Coming.

[10/06/25 - 07:26 AM]
New A&E Series "The Real Estate Commission with Todd J. Drowlette" Premieres on Saturday, October 11th at 9am
Todd Drowlette, one of the country's top commercial real estate brokers, takes ambitious entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors on an unfiltered, high-stakes journey through the cutthroat world of commercial real estate.