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[01/19/21 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 19
Updates include: Netflix's "Peaky Blinders" to sign off after six seasons; truTV pulls the plug on "At Home with Amy Sedaris"; and TBS greenlights a pair of comedy pilots.

[01/19/21 - 09:31 PM]
Netflix Announces First Telugu Film, "Pitta Kathalu"
The four-part anthology film, due on February 19, is directed by four of the finest stalwarts of Telugu cinema - Tharun Bhascker, B.V. Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy.

[01/19/21 - 12:01 PM]
Hallmark Channel Announces "Love Ever After" Month with All New Movies, Return of the Networks Hit Series and More This February
The all new romance movies include "Beverly Hills Wedding" (February 6), "Playing Cupid" (February 13), "Valentine's Again" (February 14), "Mix up in the Mediterranean" (February 20), and "It Was Always You" (February 27).

[01/19/21 - 12:00 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announces All New "Crossword Mysteries" and "Chronicle Mysteries" Movies, Along with Marathons of Your Favorite Mysteries All February
Look for said installments on Sunday, February 14 and Sunday, February 21, respectively.

[01/19/21 - 11:02 AM]
TNT's #1 New Cable Drama "Snowpiercer" Receives Third Season Order
Season two premieres on Monday, January 25 at 9:00/8:00c on TNT.

[01/19/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO's "Euphoria" Second Special Episode to Premiere Early on HBO Max on January 22
The first special episode, "Trouble Don't Last Always," debuted December 6 on HBO and had an early streaming premiere on HBO Max starting December 4.

[01/19/21 - 10:49 AM]
Crackle Announces the Premiere of Original College Football Documentary Series "Bucket List," Available For Free on Crackle February 1
The series follows outspoken college football legend, Brian "The Boz" Bosworth, as he tours eight of the best destinations in college football today, interviewing coaches, former star players and fans to determine why each stadium deserves a spot on every fan's bucket list.

[01/19/21 - 10:32 AM]
The Biggest Band Breakups, Icons of Pop Music, Celebrity True Crime Mysteries and a Spy Thriller Highlight a February 2021 Lineup with All New Original Stories
"Breaking the Band," "Geraldo Rivera's Murder in the Family" and "World's Most Evil Killers" are among the returning Reelz series.

[01/19/21 - 10:29 AM]
HBO's "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" Debuts February 9
The film is a testament to the indelible contributions of Black American artists in today's contemporary art world.

[01/19/21 - 10:07 AM]
Channel 5 and AMC Networks' Acorn TV Commission New Drama "The Reluctant Madame Blanc" (w.t), Created by Sally Lindsay
The new six-part series follows Jean White, a renowned and respected antiques dealer, running a successful business in leafy Cheshire with her husband, Rory.

[01/19/21 - 10:04 AM]
NAACP Announces New Air Date for the 52nd NAACP Image Awards
Previously set for February 20, the event will now air live on BET on March 27.

[01/19/21 - 10:03 AM]
Brad Paisley & Blake Shelton to Host "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years of Country Music" on Sunday, Feb. 14 on NBC
For almost a century, the Grand Ole Opry has celebrated the past, present and future of country music, showcasing a mix of country legends and the contemporary chart-toppers who have followed in their footsteps.

[01/19/21 - 10:01 AM]
French-Hebrew Language Thriller "Possessions" to Debut on HBO Max on January 28
The series tells the story of Natalie, a young French expatriate in Israel, is charged with the murder of her husband on their wedding night.

[01/19/21 - 09:03 AM]
BET Greenlights Third Season for Hit Scripted Drama "Tyler Perry's Sistas"
The series renewal lands in anticipation of the mid-season premiere of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Wednesday, January 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/19/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Nadiya Bakes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Delightful cakes and heavenly breads pop from the oven as Nadiya Hussain returns to baking, her happy place, and spotlights creative kindred spirits.

[01/19/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Pixar Popcorn" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The collection of 10 mini shorts features characters from Pixar favorites like "Toy Story," "Finding Nemo," "Cars" and "The Incredibles" in all-new, bite-size stories created by Pixar Animation Studios' talented animators.

[01/19/21 - 08:54 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "9-1-1" Returns on Top for FOX
The network leads the night among total viewers, shares the demo crown with ABC.

[01/19/21 - 08:18 AM]
Peacock Is Going Back to Bayside as Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Saved by the Bell" Is Renewed for a Second Season
"Hopefully we stay on Peacock for many more seasons, and then in 30 years, somebody does a reboot of our reboot and invents the threeboot," said writer and executive producer Tracey Wigfield.

[01/19/21 - 08:08 AM]
Oxygen Thrills Devotees of True Crime with New Programming Including the "Lovers' Lane Murders" Special, Episodes of "Snapped: Behind Bars," "Exhumed" and More During the Date with Death Event Beginning Thursday, February 11
The four night stunt will feature the two-night premiere of the new special "Lovers' Lane Murders" (Febuary 11 & 12) with former criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs.

[01/19/21 - 07:59 AM]
Video: "Axios" on HBO - Season 4 - Official Trailer - HBO
Known for delivering news, coverage, and insight with a distinctive brand of smart brevity, "Axios" on HBO helps viewers better understand the big trends reshaping America and the world through exclusive interviews, profiles, and breaking news content.

[01/19/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Tiffany Haddish returns to share the spotlight with a new batch of comedians who bring wildly funny and authentic takes on life in this stand-up series.

[01/19/21 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "The Luminaries" Official Trailer - Starz
Murder. Mystics. Destiny. Will their journeys be a matter of fortune or fate?

[01/19/21 - 06:50 AM]
ESPN Re-Signs World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez and Play-By-Play Voice Matt Vasgersian as "Sunday Night Baseball" Team Returns in 2021
In addition, the team also provides commentary for ESPN's exclusive presentation of MLB Opening Night as well as the second-half opener.

[01/19/21 - 06:02 AM]
Netflix to Release "Sky Rojo" on March 19
Verónica Sánchez, Asier Etxeandia, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Lali Espósito, Yany Prado and Enric Auquer star in the series, from the creators of "Money Heist."

[01/19/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Mighty Express" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr
The new season is available on Netflix on Tuesday, February 2.

[01/19/21 - 06:01 AM]
Play the Music and Light the Lights: "The Muppet Show" Streams February 19 Only on Disney+
In addition to the first three seasons, fans will be able to enjoy seasons 4 and 5, which have never previously been released on home entertainment.

[01/19/21 - 06:01 AM]
ViacomCBS Announces March 4 Launch Date for Paramount+
The highly anticipated streaming service will launch in the U.S. on Thursday, March 4.

[01/19/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Fate: The Winx Saga" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Determined to master their enchanting powers, a group of teens navigate rivalry, romance and supernatural studies at Alfea, a magical boarding school.

[01/19/21 - 01:31 AM]
French Netflix Original Series "Lupin" Projected to Be Seen by 70 Million Members Within First 28 Days
Series star Omar Sy broke the news on social media this morning.

[01/19/21 - 12:01 AM]
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Joe Cole Star in Netflix Feature Film "Against the Ice"
The English language film is produced by the acclaimed filmmaker Baltasar Kormákur and his RVK Studios.

[01/18/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Space Sweepers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Chasing after space debris and faraway dreams in year 2092, four misfits unearth explosive secrets during the attempted trade of a wide-eyed humanoid.

[01/18/21 - 09:43 AM]
Series Nominations Announced for the 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards
The winners will be revealed live on The CW on Sunday, March 7, with acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs returning to host for his third consecutive time.

[01/18/21 - 08:01 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NFL Playoffs Deliver Victory for FOX
The network's coverage towers over the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/17/21 - 09:28 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Rides NFL Playoffs to Another Victory
The network's primetime coverage easily tops the night in all categories.

[01/16/21 - 03:05 PM]
Video: First Promo for New Unscripted Variety Show "Game of Talents," Coming This March to FOX
Emmy winner Wayne Brady is set to host and executive produce the program, due in March.

[01/16/21 - 08:52 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Demo Crown; CBS Leads Total Viewers
The Alphabet's "Shark Tank" is the night's top draw among adults 18-49.

[01/15/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 15
Updates include: Ethan Hawke set as villain in "Moon Knight" at Disney+; Kantemir Balagov to helm HBO's "The Last of Us"; and Apple TV+ fills out cast of Kevin Durant's "Swagger."

[01/15/21 - 04:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of January 18 and January 25
Investigation Discovery's "Still a Mystery," "The Clown and the Candyman," "The Murder Tapes" and "American Monster" are among the latest to move originals to discovery+.

[01/15/21 - 01:46 PM]
Production for "Ted Lasso" Season 2 Has Officially Begun
Apple confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[01/15/21 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Set Premiere Dates for Its Two Upcoming Comedies "Young Rock" and "Kenan"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Tuesday, February 16 in place of "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist," which will return in the spring.

[01/15/21 - 12:50 PM]
BET Announces Its Multiplatform Programming Strategy for Inauguration 2021
Live coverage is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 20 at 11:00 am ET/10c on BET.

[01/15/21 - 12:12 PM]
Video: "A Closer Look with Brian McKnight" - Official Trailer - ALLBLK
The show's latest installment bows Thursday, January 21 on the streaming service.

[01/15/21 - 11:50 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the Inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19
At 8:00 p.m. EST ABC News presents a primetime program, "The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - An ABC News Special," that will provide reporting on and analysis of the historic moments from the day.

[01/15/21 - 11:38 AM]
Discovery Documents the Cutting-Edge Science Behind Creating a Vaccine to Conquer COVID-19
"The Vaccine: Conquering Covid" premiering Sunday, February 21 at 8 PM PT/ET on Discovery and streaming on discovery+.

[01/15/21 - 11:21 AM]
Netflix Partners with Renowned Author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi to Bring Three of His Bestselling Books to Life Onscreen
"Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America," "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You," and "Antiracist Baby" are the featured projects.

[01/15/21 - 11:01 AM]
"Selena: The Series" Captivates Fans Ahead of Anticipated Finale on May 14
25 million households around the world sang "Como la flor" along with part one in the first four weeks after it premiered in December.

[01/15/21 - 10:51 AM]
"Crikey! It's the Irwins" Returns with a New Season of Reopenings, Rescues, Newborn Wildlife and Exciting News About the Future Generation of the Irwin Family on Discovery+ Feb. 7
A sneak peek of the premiere episode will air on Animal Planet directly out of "Puppy Bowl XVII" on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 5 PM ET/PT.

[01/15/21 - 10:00 AM]
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials 2021" Special Hosted by Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah to Be Broadcast Feb. 3 on CBS
Beginning today, viewers can watch and vote for their favorite Super Bowl commercial from the past 20 years at https://www.cbs.com/SBGC.

[01/15/21 - 09:29 AM]
HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 14
The series has received a staggering 20 Emmys(R) since its premiere in 2014.

[01/15/21 - 09:29 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for Season One of "Flack" Available Now
All six episodes of the first season will premiere on Prime Video January 22 while season two will premiere at a later date in 2021.







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[02/10/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 2 - "Bridgerton" Season 4 Is the Tea Everyone Is Having in This Week's Top 10
Plus: the new season of the hit drama series "The Lincoln Lawyer" took the No. 2 spot on the English TV list with 9 million views.

[02/10/26 - 12:00 PM]
Teresa Palmer-Led Mystery Series, "The Family Next Door," to Debut Monday, February 23 on Acorn TV
When the enigmatic Isabelle (Palmer) moves into a small seaside rental in Osprey Point, her obsessive drive to solve a neighborhood mystery casts suspicion on four local families.

[02/10/26 - 11:08 AM]
NBC to Rebroadcast the Pilot Episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" on Feb. 28 Immediately Following "Saturday Night Live"
The series returns on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere.

[02/10/26 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for Upcoming Live-Action "Spider-Noir" Starring Nicolas Cage
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel, then globally on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories thereafter.

[02/10/26 - 10:27 AM]
MLB.TV Launches on ESPN Beginning February 10
Beginning today, fans can purchase MLB.TV through ESPN platforms with flexible options designed to meet a range of viewing needs.

[02/10/26 - 09:26 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Receipt of Further Amended Unsolicited Tender Offer from Paramount Skydance
The Board is not modifying its recommendation with respect to the Netflix Merger Agreement.

[02/10/26 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Dear Killer Nannies" - Teaser - Hulu
"Dear Killer Nannies" is a gripping coming-of-age series told through Juampi's perspective as a child, the son of Colombia's most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar Gaviria.

[02/10/26 - 09:02 AM]
Video: National Geographic Documentary Films and Abramorama Unveil Trailer, Coast-to-Coast Theatrical Simulcast, and Disney+ and Hulu Streaming Date for Werner Herzog's "Ghost Elephants"
The film follows National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes on an epic journey as he sets out with some of the last remaining master trackers in the world in pursuit of an animal long believed to be a myth.

[02/10/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" - Official Red Band Trailer - Netflix
To teach his sheltered grandson about the real world, Madea's foul-mouthed brother Joe takes the college-bound teen on a raucous cross-country road trip.

[02/10/26 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace" Debuts February 27
From the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, comedian Chris Fleming bursts onto the screen with a fun and lighthearted blend of skillful storytelling and wild physicality in his first HBO stand-up special.

[02/10/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The 32nd Annual Actor Awards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Host Kristen Bell is ringing up SAG-AFTRA members everywhere to spread the word about the 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
Paramount+ and CBS Partner to Air "UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2" Live on Paramount+ and CBS Television Network
Plus, CBS announced today "This Is UFC," tracing UFC's rise from underground spectacle to global powerhouse, airing Friday, February 20, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

[02/10/26 - 08:00 AM]
The Chaos Continues as Another Explosive Season of "Mama June" Returns Friday, March 13 with New Friends and New Foes
The new season promises to deliver everything fans love about the Shannon family and more, from family feuds and fires to Mama drama and a wedding.

[02/10/26 - 06:28 AM]
Great American Media Partners with Bestselling Author Melissa Ferguson to Adapt "Meet Me in the Margins" and Upcoming Novel, "The Christmas Yes List" into New Original Movies for 2026
Known for her heartfelt storytelling, faith-forward themes, and charming romantic comedies, Ferguson has become a favorite among readers of Christian romance and romantic comedy novels.

[02/10/26 - 06:01 AM]
Paramount Enhances Its Superior $30 Per Share All-Cash Offer for Warner Bros. Discovery and Provides Update on Regulatory Progress
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