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[08/11/25 - 05:01 PM]
"You and Everything Else" Premieres September 12 - A Story of Two Best Friends Bound by Love, Fractured by Envy
The Netflix series tells the complicated, tender story of two best friends whose lives have been tightly intertwined since they were kids.

[08/11/25 - 12:05 PM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: Boston Red Sox Host New York Yankees at Historic Fenway Park on September 14
In addition, on Wednesday, September 24, ESPN will exclusively air the New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs game at 8 p.m. ET.

[08/11/25 - 11:05 AM]
A&E's New Non-Fiction Series "Family Lockup" Premieres Thursday, August 21 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows a groundbreaking re-entry program in which estranged family members of inmates attempt to rebuild their broken relationships from within prison walls to help their incarcerated loved ones regain the support that can help them stay out of jail - for good.

[08/11/25 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Sets Broadcast Crews for 2025 ACC and Pac-12 College Football
The CW's broadcast crew for ACC games will once again be led by veteran broadcaster Thom Brennaman, who is returning for his second year as play-by-play announcer for CW Sports.

[08/11/25 - 09:15 AM]
Lori Harvey Joins the "Reasonable Doubt" Cast for Season 3
She'll play Chelsea, an unpredictable force with a troubled past that resurfaces to challenge Jax in unexpected ways.

[08/11/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Swiped" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Swiped" introduces recent college grad Whitney Wolfe, played by Lily James, as she uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry and launch an innovative, globally lauded dating app (two, actually), paving the way to becoming the youngest female self-made billionaire.

[08/11/25 - 09:00 AM]
Primetime Special "Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale" Set to Air Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on NBC and Next Day on Peacock
The one-hour telecast features special conversations with the beloved cast of the highly anticipated third and final film as they reunite at London's famed Savoy Hotel to exclusively share personal memories and never-before-told secrets from the franchise's 15-year journey.

[08/11/25 - 08:16 AM]
Archewell Productions Extends Creative Partnership with Netflix
"With Love, Meghan" Season 2 will debut later this month.

[08/11/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Haunted Hotel" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A single mother of two struggles to run a haunted hotel with the help of her estranged brother, who is now one of the ghosts haunting the hotel and thinks the other ghosts have some pretty good ideas.

[08/11/25 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN DTC and FOX One to Launch Combined Bundle Offer
Consumers will have the opportunity to purchase the two services bundled together starting October 2 for $39.99 per month.

[08/11/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" - Final Trailer - Netflix
From a trio of Super Bowl triumphs to a string of controversies, this documentary series relives the wild ride of the '90s Dallas Cowboys dynasty.

[08/11/25 - 06:30 AM]
For the First Time Ever, Hallmark and the Grand Ole Opry Share the Holiday Stage in Celebration of the Opry's Centennial Year
The duo will team for "A Grand Ole Opry Christmas," a new, original movie starring Nikki DeLoach and Kristoffer Polaha, premiering this year during Hallmark Channel's 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event.

[08/11/25 - 05:07 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils First-Look Clip of Five-Part Documentary Event "Mr. Scorsese"
The five-part documentary event from acclaimed director Rebecca Miller is set to premiere globally on October 17.

[08/11/25 - 05:01 AM]
Paramount and TKO Announce Historic UFC Media Rights Agreement
Starting in 2026, Paramount will exclusively distribute UFC's full slate of 13 marquee numbered events and 30 Fight Nights via its direct-to-consumer streaming platform, Paramount+, with select numbered events to be simulcast on CBS, Paramount's leading broadcast network.

[08/10/25 - 04:01 PM]
New Series "Plastic Beauty" Cuts Deep into Japan's Cosmetic Surgery Industry, Premiering 2026
At the center of the Netflix series is Fumi Numata (Mayu Matsuoka), a gifted surgeon whose passion lies in saving lives through medicine.

[08/09/25 - 07:01 PM]
"One Piece" - Netflix Announces Early Season 3 Renewal, Unveils First Look at Season 2
Out of today's annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the highly-anticipated season two of the epic pirate adventure series, returning in 2026.

[08/08/25 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 4-8
Updates include: Disney+ cancels "Goosebumps" after two seasons; ABC gives pilot order to Rachel Bloom's "Do You Want Kids?"; and Hulu picks up Connie Britton's "Phony" to series.

[08/08/25 - 09:10 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Notches Summertime Win with Best Total Viewer Audience in Over Three Months
In addition, the show earned its best rating among Households in nine weeks and its best numbers among both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 in five weeks.

[08/08/25 - 08:37 AM]
Disney Jr. Unveils New Slate at "Disney Jr. Let's Play!" Event
Highlights included new series "Cars: Lightning Racers," inspired by Disney and Pixar's Academy Award-winning "Cars" films, with Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy reprising their iconic roles.

[08/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Love Con Revenge" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Cecilie Fjellhøy - from "The Tinder Swindler" - partners with a female private investigator to help other victims of romance fraud get genuine payback.

[08/08/25 - 06:06 AM]
FOX Sports Embarks on the 2025 NFL Season With the Most-Decorated Voices in Football
Following their celebrated call of Super Bowl LIX, which set an all-time viewership record, FOX NFL's lead announce team of critically acclaimed and award-winning play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt and seven-time Super Bowl champion and analyst Tom Brady return for their second season together.

[08/08/25 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Abandoned Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After serving time in prison for his brother's crime, a man warily reunites with family, finding hope and healing in a life-changing bond with his niece.

[08/07/25 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Aema" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1980s Korea, a movie star and a starlet defy male-dominated industry rules and backstage corruption while filming the provocative "Madame Aema."

[08/07/25 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Kiss or Die" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a death kiss game unlike anything ever seen before, comedians' desires and improvisation spark non-stop laughs! Who will give the best kiss and become the protagonist?

[08/07/25 - 10:03 AM]
"Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special" to Debut August 22 on ESPN in Advance of the Legendary Analyst's Final "College GameDay" Show
The primetime special will highlight Corso's extraordinary life, his larger-than-life personality and the immeasurable impact he has had on college football as a player, coach and broadcaster.

[08/07/25 - 09:35 AM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One" Schedule Update: Boston Red Sox Visit New York Yankees on August 24
With both teams in the MLB Postseason hunt, the matchup adds another chapter to baseball's most storied rivalry.

[08/07/25 - 09:06 AM]
VH1's "Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out" Celebrates 20th Anniversary with 20 New Episodes Starting September 1 at 9 PM ET/PT
Taped in front of a live audience in Atlanta, this upcoming slate reignites the high-energy, old-school vs. new-school competition, blending comedic legends and rising stars in a celebration of wild, unfiltered fun.

[08/07/25 - 09:00 AM]
Roku Originals Books a Return Trip with Second Season Renewal of "Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross"
With record-breaking viewership, the series has become the most-watched unscripted Roku Original within the first two weeks of launch in terms of unique viewers.

[08/07/25 - 09:00 AM]
"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Season 2 Premieres Sept. 12 on Disney Channel and Oct. 8 on Disney+
Joining Selena Gomez ("Alex Russo") in guest roles for the second season include Freya Skye (Piper), Harvey Guillén (Gossip Stone), Kirsten Vangsness (Bigelow McFigglehorn), Recker Eans (Quentin), Tobias Jelinek (Lord Morsus), Patrick Bristow (Wiz M.D.) and Eleanor Sweeney (Bella Bianchi).

[08/07/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: We TV and ALLBLK Release First Look at the Hit Music Competition Series "Deb's House"
The new season premieres Friday, August 22 at 9:30 PM ET/PT exclusively on We TV and streaming on ALLBLK and AMC+.

[08/07/25 - 08:07 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer, Key Art, and New Images for "The Paper"
The series premieres on Peacock with four episodes on September 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday through September 25.

[08/07/25 - 08:02 AM]
Southland Conference and ESPN Announce Extension to Media Rights Deal Through 2031
The new six-year agreement delivers unprecedented visibility for Southland student-athletes, coaches, and programs - anchored by a robust slate of nationally televised games and hundreds of Southland digital events annually across ESPN platforms.

[08/07/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Announces September 1 Premiere Date for "The Runarounds"
"The Runarounds" follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom.

[08/07/25 - 07:31 AM]
Dramedy Based on Director's Unusual Childhood "In the Name of Love" Makes Exclusive US Debut Monday, September 8, 2025 on Viaplay
Based on director Breien's unconventional childhood, this eight-part series follows the Bang family who built their fortune through underground porn in conservative 1970s Norway.

[08/07/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: The Whimsical World of Dr. Seuss Official Multi-Title Trailer & Key Art Debut
This fall Netflix is bringing you into the world of Seuss with two new shows and a special featuring iconic characters from beloved Dr. Seuss books.

[08/07/25 - 06:16 AM]
Video: "The Thursday Murder Club" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper based on the novel.

[08/07/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unveils "007: Road to a Million" Season 2 Trailer, Key Art and First Look at Brian Cox as "The Controller"
With an expanded presence, The Controller will operate from a control room where he challenges pairs, assesses their performance, and delivers his signature wry, deadpan commentary.

[08/07/25 - 05:49 AM]
Skydance Media and Paramount Global Complete Merger, Creating Next Generation Media Company
"Today marks an exciting and pivotal moment as we prepare to bring Paramount's legacy as a Hollywood institution into the future of entertainment," said David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation.

[08/06/25 - 04:01 PM]
"Agents of Mystery" Gears Up for Season 2 with Next-Level Missions and a Bold New Member
Returning are agents Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hye-ri, Kim Do-hoon, and KARINA, joined by a new face, Gabee.

[08/06/25 - 11:03 AM]
All-New Season of "Ghost Adventures: House Calls" Premieres Wednesday, August 20 at 10PM ET/PT on Discovery
Overwhelmed by invasive, terrifying and unrelenting spirit activity that continues to escalate with no end in sight, distraught homeowners are desperate for the team's help.

[08/06/25 - 10:02 AM]
FOX Enlists a New Group of All-Star Celebrity Recruits for the Fourth Season of "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test"
The fourth season of FOX's ultimate celebrity social experiment premieres Thursday, September 25.

[08/06/25 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Teaser and Key Art for "Tulsa King" Starring Oscar Nominee Sylvester Stallone
The third season of the hit original series will premiere on Sunday, September 21.

[08/06/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Wrong Paris" - Miranda Cosgrove and Pierson Fode - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan - until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.

[08/06/25 - 07:13 AM]
Joanna Gaines Invites Viewers Into Her Kitchen, with "Magnolia Table: At the Farm"
For the first time, fans old and new will get episodes concurrently on Magnolia Network and Food Network, as well as streaming on HBO Max the same day.

[08/06/25 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Tubi Debuts Trailer for New Naomi Osaka Documentary, "Naomi Osaka: The Second Set" Premiering Exclusively on Tubi Sunday, August 24
The documentary film will deliver an intimate look into the life of Osaka as she navigates balancing her career with first-time motherhood and is described as a love letter to her daughter, Shai.

[08/06/25 - 07:00 AM]
Tamsin Greig and Rish Shah Join Ella Purnell as Filming Commences on the Second Season of Darkly Comic Sky and Starz Original Thriller "Sweetpea"
Killer wallflower Rhiannon Lewis is back in Season 2 of the iconically brazen and darkly comic thriller.

[08/06/25 - 06:01 AM]
Jelly Roll, Jonas Brothers, Cece Winans, Dan + Shay, and More Unite in Nashville for Stand Up to Cancer's Fundraising Special
The special will also include pre-taped segments featuring Kevin Bacon, Jamie Foxx, Tim McGraw, Zoe Saldaña, Keith Urban, and Reese Witherspoon.

[08/06/25 - 03:31 AM]
ESPN and the NFL Reach New Agreements to Extend NFL Draft Rights and Add NFL Content and Features to ESPN's Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service
Beginning with the 2026 NFL Draft, Disney+ and Hulu will also stream ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes' trio of Draft presentations.

[08/06/25 - 03:16 AM]
ESPN's Direct-to-Consumer Service and Enhanced App Launching August 21
ESPN DTC will offer two plans, including an unlimited plan for $29.99/month that gives fans access to all of ESPN's linear networks.

[08/06/25 - 03:01 AM]
ESPN, WWE Reach Landmark Rights Agreement as ESPN Platforms Become Exclusive U.S. Domestic Home of All WWE Premium Live Events, Including WrestleMania, Starting in 2026
The ESPN DTC service will stream all WWE PLEs annually, in their entirety, with select simulcasting on ESPN linear platforms.







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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.