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    [thursday, may 18, 2023]    
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[05/18/23 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 18
Updates include: Disney+, Hulu to drop dozens of projects in cost-cutting move; The CW holds off on fates for three series; and Comedy Central pulls the plug on "Hell of a Week," "Tooning Out the News."

[05/18/23 - 02:30 PM]
ABC News Studios Orders New Matchmaker Series from Smriti Mundhra's Meralta Films
The unscripted series has been in development since fall 2022 and is slated to premiere exclusively on Hulu in 2024.

[05/18/23 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Let's Get Divorced" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A politician and his actress wife have been married for five years... but their domestic bliss now faces a crisis, including a fling, an affair and potential divorce!

[05/18/23 - 11:06 AM]
Max Announces Expansive Roster of Profile Avatar Options from Across Its Deep Programming Library
Avatars will be organized in a way that makes it easy for users to find their favorite character.

[05/18/23 - 10:29 AM]
Video: The CW's New Series Trailers!
"61st Street," "Children Ruin Everything," "Everyone Else Burns," "FBoy Island," "I Am," "Run the Burbs," "Son of a Critch," "The Spencer Sisters," "Sullivan's Crossing" and "The Swarm" are the featured series.

[05/18/23 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Perfect Find" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A fashion editor's career comeback hits a snag when she learns the charming young stranger she kissed at a party is her new coworker - and her boss' son.

[05/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
Max Original Limited Series "Full Circle" Debuts July 13
An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.

[05/18/23 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Announce Additional Casting for the All-New "Zoey 102" Original YA Film
Over a decade after the iconic series ended, Zoey Brooks is still trying to figure out life and love, this time in her 20s.

[05/18/23 - 09:35 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Futurama"
Season 11 of "Futurama" is set to premiere on July 24 with new episodes released weekly on Mondays.

[05/18/23 - 09:02 AM]
Lifetime Limited Series "V.C. Andrews' Dawn" Starring Brec Bassinger, Donna Mills, Fran Drescher, Joey McIntyre and Jesse Metcalfe Premieres Saturday, July 8
The network's most recent limited V.C. series, "Flowers in the Attic: The Origin," was seen by 10.6 million total viewers.

[05/18/23 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Announces "Unknown" - A Four-Part Docuseries Event - A Story Syndicate Production
Premiering weekly, each film pushes the boundaries of knowledge, ventures into unexplored regions, and unlocks the secrets of our world through the stories of remarkable people and places never before captured on camera.

[05/18/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Gripping New Docuseries "Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets"
The limited docuseries exposes the truth beneath the wholesome Americana surface of reality TV's favorite mega-family, The Duggars, and the radically controversial organization behind them: The Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP).

[05/18/23 - 08:30 AM]
Shocking and Chilling True Crime Docu-Series "True Crime Story: Look Into My Eyes" Premieres Exclusively on SundanceTV, AMC+ and Sundance Now Thursday, June 15
The four-part limited series from Ethan Goldman's Anchor Entertainment and Blumhouse Television unfurls the bizarre story of Dr. George Kenney and his fall from grace after 10 years as a beloved principal at North Port High School in Florida where he practiced hypnosis on students.

[05/18/23 - 08:28 AM]
Video: "Manifest" - Final Episodes - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the Death Date looms, the Flight 828 passengers and their loved ones race to fulfill their Callings and prevent the terrifying future that awaits.

[05/18/23 - 08:11 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils Exciting Kids and Family Slate Featuring All-New Peanuts Specials "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie" and "Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin," Plus the Brand-New Series "Camp Snoopy"
The new original Peanuts content coming to Apple TV+ this summer includes new special "Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie," following endearing introvert Marcie as she helps her friends in her own unique way, premiering August 18, and the third season of "The Snoopy Show," premiering June 9.

[05/18/23 - 07:30 AM]
The CW Network Bolsters Programming Lineup with Original Scripted Productions and Premium Unscripted Series to Debut in 2024
Highlights include the scripted entries "Joan," "The Librarians: The Next Chapter" and "The Swarm" plus new reality series "Patti Stanger: Millionaire Matchmaking," "The Force" and "The Great American Bakeover."

[05/18/23 - 07:00 AM]
Four Max Original Documentary Specials "100 Years of Warner Bros." to Debut May 25 and June 1 in Celebration of Studio's 100th Anniversary
The first two specials will premiere at the Festival de Cannes on May 24 as a 2023 Official Cannes Classics Selection.

[05/18/23 - 06:18 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils "Killers of the Flower Moon" Teaser Trailer
Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, May 20, "Killers of the Flower Moon" will be released exclusively in theaters worldwide, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, limited on Friday, October 6, and wide on Friday, October 20, before its global debut on Apple TV+.

[05/18/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Nimona" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new hero takes shape. "Nimona" only on Netflix June 30.

[05/18/23 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network Announces Its Seven-Night Primetime Schedule for 2023-2024
"This fall, The CW embarks on the first step to become bigger and broader by offering our viewers a wide variety of programming from premium adult dramas to bold comedies and binge-worthy unscripted franchises," said Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network.

[05/18/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "You Do You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Merve chose the bohemian life, but it didn't choose her back. Faced with eviction, she starts a new job - and stumbles into a spicy setup with her boss.

[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+.







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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.