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[08/15/25 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 11-15
Updates include: Paul Reiser sells comedy to FOX; HBO Max's "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe" taps trio; and John Malkovich to visit Apple's "Prodigies."

[08/15/25 - 09:33 AM]
Disney Branded Television Greenlights "Coven Academy" for Disney+ and Disney Channel
Set against the moody backdrop of New Orleans, "Coven Academy" follows a trio of teenage witches-in-training who are bound by destiny to guard their city against dangerous, ancient forces.

[08/15/25 - 09:30 AM]
"Dance Moms: A New Era" Premieres on Lifetime Monday, September 8th
The reboot of Lifetime's pop culture phenomenon "Dance Moms" introduces beloved dance coach, Glo Hampton, who wants to take her students and prestigious dance school Studio Bleu to the next level, competing nationally every week.

[08/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Celebrates Mexican Cinema Day by Announcing the Production of More National Films
This Mexican Cinema Day, Netflix celebrates those who make it possible for our stories to reach the screen and announces a new selection of national films that will premiere soon, only on Netflix.

[08/14/25 - 04:19 PM]
"The Traitors" Comes to NBC with All-New Civilian-Led Version of the Emmy Award-Winning Peacock Series Hosted by Alan Cumming
Instead of the guest list of celebrities and socialites, this time Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming is opening the doors to his now infamous castle in the Scottish Highlands to everyday people.

[08/14/25 - 01:33 PM]
With 5 Million Cross-Platform U.S. Viewers in Its First Three Days, Sunday's Season Finale Episode of "The Gilded Age" Is the Fifth Consecutive Episode to Clinch a Series High
This season is well on track to become the most watched of the series.

[08/14/25 - 12:31 PM]
NBC Sports Announces Its Complete 2025-26 NBA Regular-Season Schedule, Featuring 100 Games Across NBC and Peacock
All NBA games presented by NBC Sports will stream live on Peacock.

[08/14/25 - 12:31 PM]
ESPN & ABC's Star-Studded 2025-26 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule
Marking ESPN's 24th consecutive season broadcasting NBA games, the 2025-26 campaign promises to deliver the most star-studded schedule yet - underscoring ESPN's position as the premier national home of the NBA.

[08/14/25 - 12:31 PM]
Prime Sports Unveils Inaugural 2025-26 NBA on Prime Schedule
NBA on Prime tips off with a doubleheader on Friday, October 24.

[08/14/25 - 12:01 PM]
Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN - September 2025
Upcoming premieres include "Andrew Santino: White Noise" on Hulu; and "Cleopatra's Final Secret," "Dolphins Up Close with Bertie Gregory," and Top Guns: The Next Generation" on Disney+.

[08/14/25 - 12:00 PM]
Prime Video Debuts New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Larry the Cable Guy: It's A Gift"
The one-hour special will premiere September 12 on Prime Video.

[08/14/25 - 11:06 AM]
Magnolia Network Announces New Series, "The Last Wright: Building the Final Home Design of America's Greatest Architect"
The four-part limited series follows mother-daughter team Debbie Dykstra and Sarah Dykstra as they take on the ambitious challenge of building a home based on the last set of plans created by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright before his death in 1959.

[08/14/25 - 11:04 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Joseph of Egypt" to Series Starring Adam Hashmi, Written, and Executive Produced by Craig Wright, From 5&2 Studios
In this iconic Old Testament story, betrayed by jealous brothers, Joseph (Adam Hashmi) defies all expectations and rises to incredible power in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. But when his past catches up with him, he is confronted with the ultimate test.

[08/14/25 - 11:03 AM]
Boyd Holbrook Joins Omar Sy in the Upcoming Action Thriller Series Set in the "Extraction" Universe
The series comes from showrunner Glen Mazzara and is also executive produced by The Russo Brothers and Sam Hargrave.

[08/14/25 - 11:00 AM]
Say Hello to the Supes of "Vought Rising" - A New Origin Story Set in the World of "The Boys" - In Production This Month
Prime Video unveils first looks at Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy; Mason Dye as Bombsight; Elizabeth Posey as Private Angel; and Will Hochman as Torpedo.

[08/14/25 - 10:37 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Season 2 of "Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out"
Production begins top of September on the new season.

[08/14/25 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Original Documentary "Blood & Myth"
After a series of shocking violent crimes shatter a remote native village in Northern Alaska, one man embarks on a journey to investigate a terrifying paranormal connection.

[08/14/25 - 10:01 AM]
"Boots" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
The Netflix series, due on October 9, stars Miles Heizer, Liam Oh, Vera Farmiga, Max Parker, and more.

[08/14/25 - 09:31 AM]
"Fallout" - We're Heading Back to the Wasteland This December on Prime Video
Time for a little road trip.

[08/14/25 - 09:24 AM]
Video: "Peacemaker" Season 2 - Official Red Band Trailer - HBO Max
This fight is even dirtier than the last one.

[08/14/25 - 09:16 AM]
Netflix Announces New Adult Animation Comedy Series, "Strip Law"
Uptight lawyer Lincoln Gumb is too boring to win cases in Vegas until he teams up with local magician/hedonist Sheila Flambé to bring some flash and pizzazz to the stupidest cases the city can throw at them.

[08/14/25 - 09:11 AM]
"Vicious" Makes Its Streaming Premiere on Paramount+ on October 10, 2025 and Announced as Part of Fantastic Fest's 2025 Lineup!
When Polly (Dakota Fanning) receives a mysterious Box from an unexpected late-night visitor, it comes with a simple instruction: place three things inside: something you need, something you hate, and something you love.

[08/14/25 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past" - Official Trailer
The four-piece special event lands September 19 only on Disney+.

[08/14/25 - 09:03 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Feature Documentary "Clemente" on Tuesday, September 23
The film celebrates the life, career, and legacy of Roberto Clemente, a man who gave his all both on and off the field.

[08/14/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Truth About Jussie Smollett?" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Hate crime or hoax? Jussie Smollett tells his story in this revealing documentary from the producers of "The Tinder Swindler" and "Don't F**k with Cats."

[08/14/25 - 09:01 AM]
Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay Lead BritBox's Reimagining of Classic Detective Series "Lynley"
Other September premieres include the debut of "The Hardacres" and the return of "The Change."

[08/14/25 - 09:00 AM]
"The Amazing Race" Host Phil Keoghan Invites Some of "Big Brother's" Fiercest Former Competitors to Exit the House and Race in the Real World, on the 38th Season Premiere of "The Amazing Race," Thursday, Sept. 25 on CBS
The Houseguests-turned-Racers kick off the season in Amsterdam where they face classic game pieces and unexpected twists right off the bat.

[08/14/25 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Announces November 6 Premiere Date for "All Her Fault"
Starring Sarah Snook, Jake Lacy, Dakota Fanning, Michael Peña, Sophia Lillis, Abby Elliott, Daniel Monks, Jay Ellis, and more.

[08/14/25 - 08:31 AM]
Dark, Edge-of-Your-Seat Crime Thriller, "The Crow Girl," to Premiere Exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada Monday, September 8
The six-episode series follows DCI Jeanette Kilburn (Eve Myles) and eminent psychotherapist Dr. Sophia Craven (Katherine Kelly) as they join forces to hunt the killer of young men.

[08/14/25 - 08:22 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Returns for a New Season on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Back this season are housewives Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Bronwyn Newport, Whitney Rose and friend Britani Bateman.

[08/14/25 - 08:03 AM]
Actress and Comedian Retta Searches for More Spooky Digs in Season Two of HGTV's "Scariest House in America" Premiering Friday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
This season, the frightening finds will include a former funeral home with a basement morgue, a house situated on a graveyard and a property that resembles a witch's hat - all where spooky shadows lurk, lights flicker and strange noises abound.

[08/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
"Nobody Wants This" Season 2 - First Look at the Return of Netflix's Hit Comedy Series
The second season returns October 23, only on Netflix.

[08/14/25 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Mayor of Kingstown" Season Four Will Premiere on October 26, Starring Oscar Nominee Jeremy Renner and Emmy and Golden Globe Winner Edie Falco
In season four, Mike's control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians' wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.

[08/14/25 - 07:05 AM]
*The New Avengers Team Up to Save the World in This Next Chapter of the MCU
Thunderbolts* blasts onto screens of all sizes when it lands on Disney+ on August 27.

[08/14/25 - 07:00 AM]
LL Cool J to Host 2025 MTV VMAs on CBS
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and hip-hop trailblazer will take the VMAs reins solo for the first time, after previously serving as co-emcee in 2022 with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.

[08/14/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Wednesday" Season 2 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Desperate to avert her prophecy and save Enid's life, Wednesday reopens a dark chapter in her family's history - with direct ties to Tyler.

[08/14/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces "A Belle Christmas," a New Original Movie, Starring Ash Tsai, Marshall Williams, and Julia Reilly
This film is currently being shot at Great Point Studios in Buffalo, New York, and is set to premiere as part of the 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas in 2025.

[08/13/25 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Kontrabida Academy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a mysterious TV transports her to a school for on-screen villains, a restaurant worker finds new purpose - and a way to get back at her enemies.

[08/13/25 - 04:01 PM]
It's Almost Time for Life's Sweetest Romance: "Romantics Anonymous" Debuts October 16
How can a love story blossom between a man afraid of physical contact and a woman who's terrified of eye contact?

[08/13/25 - 02:17 PM]
Paramount+ Announces "Landman" Season Two Will Premiere on November 16
Season one ranked as a top 10 SVOD original series across all SVODs for Q4 in 2024.

[08/13/25 - 01:31 PM]
"The Beast in Me" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
Starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, the series is coming to Netflix on November 13.

[08/13/25 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Entertainment Studios Gets Unfiltered with First-Look Deal with Comedian Bill Burr's North Hill Productions
Under this partnership, Burr and Mike Bertolina will serve as executive producers and content originators for scripted and unscripted television for which FES will have first-look.

[08/13/25 - 11:02 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentator Teams for Inaugural Big 12 Football Season
TNT Sports will kick off its inaugural year of Big 12 football with the Arizona Wildcats hosting the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Saturday, August 30, at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max.

[08/13/25 - 10:04 AM]
ABC News Announces "Emma and Bruce Willis: The Unexpected Journey - A Diane Sawyer Special," Airing Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 P.M. on ABC, Streaming Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The special takes viewers inside the love story of Bruce Willis and Emma Heming Willis and the new reality this beloved family faces since Bruce was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2022.

[08/13/25 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix's "Big Mistakes" from Showrunner and Star Dan Levy, Announces Title and Rounds Out Cast
The comedy series, also starring previously-announced cast members Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf, has started production.

[08/13/25 - 10:01 AM]
Paramount+ to Exclusively Debut "Stans" on August 26
More than just an exploration of fandom, the film examines the complicated relationship between one of the world's most private artists and his massive public persona.

[08/13/25 - 09:44 AM]
TLC Announces Return of "Seeking Sister Wife" with New Season Premiering This September
All new episodes premiere Monday, September 22 at 9PM ET/PT on TLC.

[08/13/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer and Premiere Date for New Documentary "Bodyguard of Lies"
The film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, will open with a limited theatrical run in New York beginning September 12, followed by an exclusive streaming premiere September 23 on Paramount+.

[08/13/25 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Max and GKIDS Strike Exclusive Licensing Deal for 20 Adult Animated and Live Action Films
On September 1, the first batch of titles included in the new agreement will drop on HBO Max for all subscribers.

[08/13/25 - 08:50 AM]
Food Network Cooks up Halloween Thrills and Chills This Fall with New Seasons of "Halloween Baking Championship" and "Halloween Wars"
Fans can get into the Halloween spirit beginning Monday, September 15 at 9pm ET/PT with the return of "Halloween Baking Championship."







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[06/18/26 - 12:30 PM]
Wonder Project Unveils First-Ever Line-Up of Six Stand-Up Comedy Specials - "Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups" - Beginning July 2
From award-winning comedy studio, New Metric Media, each of the six specials will debut weekly, starring comedians Caroline Rhea, K. Trevor Wilson, Sterling Scott, Ola Dada, Zabrina Douglas, and Erica Sigurdson.

[06/18/26 - 11:11 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Three of "Fallout" Adds Emily Mortimer, Manny Jacinto, and Thomasin McKenzie to Cast
The critically acclaimed global hit series, from Kilter Films, returns to Los Angeles this month to begin filming season three.

[06/18/26 - 11:01 AM]
Apple Original Films to Bring Beloved Children's Book "Little Santa" to the Screen
How did Santa become Santa? The answer is in the evergreen musical comedy adventure, "Little Santa."

[06/18/26 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Creator Studios Expands Roster with New Wave of Creator Partners, Original Formats and Premium IP
Now joining the FCS roster, which already ranges from culinary icon Gordon Ramsay to renowned comedian Tom Segura, are popular creators including Josh Richards, Emelia Hartford, Speeed Co, Sorted Food, MyHealthyDish, Mad Realities, and Christina Richardson.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix's "The God of the Woods" Rounds Out Cast with Tracy Letts, John Gallagher Jr. Lola Kirke, Colton Ryan and More
The multi-generational drama series explores the Van Laar family's dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family's summer camp - in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Announces a Strong Lineup of Summer Guest Hosts
Tiffany Haddish will lead things off, hosting the week of July 6, followed throughout the summer by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll.

[06/18/26 - 10:12 AM]
Missing Woman, Endless Questions: David Morrissey Stars in "Gone" - BritBox's Latest Gripping Crime Thriller
Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Proximity Media Television Signs New Creative Partnership with Netflix
As part of the new deal, the team behind Proximity Media Television will exclusively develop new series for Netflix.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC's Civilian-Led "New Blood" Season of "The Traitors" to Debut on Thursday, September 17 with a Supersized 2-Hour Premiere Event
In lieu of celebrities and socialites, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming will open the doors to his now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants.

[06/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Animated Television Series "Warrior Cats," Based on Beloved Children's Book Saga, Lands at Disney+ and Disney Channel
Created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company, and penned by Erin Hunter, the hugely successful "Warrior Cats" book series is about clans of wild cats.

[06/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Simon Says"... A New Twist on the Classic Game Is Coming to Netflix
A new reality competition series based on the OG playground game of the same name is premiering on Netflix in 2027.

[06/18/26 - 09:12 AM]
Discovery's "Shark Week" Returns with 20 All-New Premieres Showcasing Nonstop Action, Epic Encounters, and Heart-Pounding Investigations Beginning Sunday, July 26 at 8PM ET/PT
Featuring pioneering technology, groundbreaking investigations, and unbelievable stunts, each special dives into the mysterious worlds of these apex predators, bringing audiences closer to their raw power and untamed nature like never before.

[06/18/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Jeopardy! Masters" Returns to ABC with Season 4
The 2026 tournament will air from Friday, August 25 through Tuesday, September 8.

[06/18/26 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Desire" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a married lawyer starts an affair with her daughter's swim coach, a torrid romance turns into a twisted game where everyone loses control.

[06/18/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Gilded Age" Season 4 - In Production Teaser - HBO Max
Season 4 is coming this fall.