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[01/29/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 29
Updates include: ABC greenlights five pilots, including "The Wonder Years" reboot; Joel Kinnaman joins HBO's "In Treatment" revival; and HBO Max fills out cast of "Verbatim" pilot.

[01/29/21 - 02:48 PM]
Roger Black & Waco O'Guin - The Duo Behind "Paradise PD" - Sign a Multi-Year Partnership with Netflix
Their next series is "Farzar," a sci-fi comedy following Prince Fichael and his crew as they venture out of their domed human city to fight the aliens trying to kill them.

[01/29/21 - 02:08 PM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Remembers Cicely Tyson with Re-Airing of "Oprah's Master Class: Cicely Tyson" on Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31
"Ms. Tyson was a rare talent both on and off the screen, one that we at OWN were blessed and honored to work with and be inspired by," said Tina Perry, president, OWN.

[01/29/21 - 01:33 PM]
NBC's Hit Medical Drama "New Amsterdam" Begins Its Third Season on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The series averaged a 3.3 in the 18-49 demo and 13.8 million in total audience measurement and reached 45 million viewers over the course of its last season.

[01/29/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "On My Block" - The Squad Returns for One Final Season - Netflix
The series is coming back for a fourth and final season.

[01/29/21 - 11:29 AM]
All-New "Puppy Bowl Presents" Specials Stream on discovery+ and Premiere on Animal Planet Leading Up to Puppy Bowl XVII
"The Dog Games," "Best in Show" and "Puppy Bowl Nation" are all on tap for Saturday, February 6.

[01/29/21 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Celebrates Black History Month
Plus: look for "Coming 2 America," "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," "Them" and "The Underground Railroad" later in 2021.

[01/29/21 - 10:45 AM]
Nickelodeon Premieres the Ultimate Cartoon Trivia Showdown - "Tooned In," Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, at 5 P.M. (ET/PT)
Hosted by an animated A.I. supercomputer, three kids compete in rounds of trivia for a chance to be declared the episode's big winner.

[01/29/21 - 10:10 AM]
CBC Announces Season Two of "Trickster" Will Not Move Forward
"CBC is extremely proud we were able to bring this compelling story to the screen and are grateful to the many talented individuals who made it possible," the company said in a statement.

[01/29/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Tom & Jerry" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
One of the most beloved rivalries in history is reignited when Jerry moves into New York City's finest hotel on the eve of "the wedding of the century," forcing the event's desperate planner to hire Tom to get rid of him, in director Tim Story's "Tom & Jerry."

[01/29/21 - 09:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Orders "WeCrashed," New Limited Series Starring Oscar, Golden Globe and SAG Award Winners Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto
"WeCrashed" will follow the greed-filled rise and inevitable fall of WeWork, one of the world's most valuable startups, and the narcissists whose chaotic love made it all possible.

[01/29/21 - 08:40 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with FOX
The Alphabet's "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" remains in front in both categories.

[01/29/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Buried by the Bernards" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this reality series, the bickering but big-hearted Bernards manage their budget-friendly funeral home while helping grieving families say farewell.

[01/29/21 - 06:01 AM]
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" to Premiere March 18 on HBO Max
The announcement came with the debut of three new teaser posters.

[01/28/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 28
Updates include: Armie Hammer exits "The Offer" at Paramount+; Philippa Goslett takes over as showrunner on HBO's "The Nevers"; and Tim Robbins cast in Amazon's "The Power."

[01/28/21 - 02:02 PM]
National Geographic and ESPN's The Undefeated Trace the Ongoing Plight and Journey of the Civil Rights Movement in "The March on Washington: Keepers of the Dream"
The timely one-hour documentary special will trace the raw and uncensored journey of the Civil Rights Movement through the eyes of the heroes who marched for justice and equality in the 1960s, and the experiences of those on the front lines of the current fight for racial equality.

[01/28/21 - 01:20 PM]
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Get in on the Puppy Action as Hosts of "Puppy Bowl XVII"
Audiences will also get a shout out from Martha's own pups, French Bulldogs Crème Brûlée and Bête Noire, and Chow Chows Empress Qin and Emperor Han, in addition to Snoop's French Bulldogs, Juelz Broadus and Choc.

[01/28/21 - 12:19 PM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals, Movies, and Series for February
Highlights include the sports docuseries "Bucket List" and the feature film "Sew the Winter to My Skin."

[01/28/21 - 12:11 PM]
Series 3 of Acorn TV's Acclaimed French Forensic Crime Thriller "Balthazar" Premieres Exclusively in the U.S. and Canada on Monday, February 8
All eight episodes of the new season will be available on said date.

[01/28/21 - 12:06 PM]
Meet the Singles Ready to Spice Things Up on the Season Premiere of "Temptation Island" Tuesday, February 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on USA Network
The singles join four new couples who are packing up their emotional baggage and heading to Maui, Hawaii for the ultimate test of their relationship.

[01/28/21 - 11:00 AM]
Mexican Wrestling Icon Blue Demon Jr. and Scarlett Estevez to Star in Disney Channel's Upcoming Superhero Action-Comedy "Ultra Violet & Blue Demon"
The series, which introduces a relatable Mexican American family with a very special legacy, will showcase a predominately Latinx main cast and producing team.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
"City on a Hill" Season Two to Premiere on Showtime Sunday, March 28 at 10 PM ET/PT
Beginning April 18, the series will move to 9 p.m. ET/PT.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
Academy Award Nominated Filmmaker Noah Baumbach Signs Exclusive Partnership with Netflix
Baumbach's next film is "White Noise," an adaptation of Don DeLillo's seminal novel of the same name.

[01/28/21 - 10:01 AM]
"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run" and "Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years" to Premiere March 4 on Paramount+
The latter's first six episodes will be available to stream beginning March 4 exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers in the U.S.

[01/28/21 - 09:41 AM]
The History(R) Channel Announces "Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy of Courage" Executive Produced and Narrated by "Good Morning America" Anchor Robin Roberts
The special - due on Wednesday, February 10 - explores the history, legacy and impact of America's first Black military pilots and how their significant contributions to this country inspired the next generation of activists and leaders pushing for racial equality and civic change.

[01/28/21 - 09:37 AM]
OWN Announces Premiere Date for the Special Presentation of OWN Spotlight: "(In)Visible Portraits" from Thought Leader, Storyteller and Filmmaker Oge Egbuonu
Nearly three years in the making, Oge's directorial debut is a powerful celebration of Black women sharing their stories of struggle, resilience and beyond.

[01/28/21 - 09:20 AM]
Jessica Barden, Joe Dempsie, Omari Hardwick, Jacob Scipio & David Wenham Join Toni Collette & Bella Heathcote in "Pieces of Her," A Netflix Limited Series
The drama is about an act of violence that shakes a Georgia town and the bond between a mom and her daughter.

[01/28/21 - 09:11 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces "Black Renaissance" Featuring President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Shantell Martin, and Tobe Nwigwe
Additionally, YouTube Originals will launch a new episode of "BookTube" premiering February 25 with Alicia Garza.

[01/28/21 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Into the Dark: Tentacles" - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
Look for the franchise's latest installment on Friday, February 12.

[01/28/21 - 09:01 AM]
The Ducks Fly Again in "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" Premiering Friday, March 26 on Disney+
Nearly 30 years after first taking flight, "The Mighty Ducks" returns in a brand new chapter starring Lauren Graham and Emilio Estevez in the iconic role he originated as legendary Coach Gordon Bombay.

[01/28/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Announces Nanfu Wang's "In the Same Breath"
Directed with a deeply personal approach by Nanfu Wang, who was born in China and now lives in the United States, the film explores the parallel campaigns of misinformation waged by leadership and the devastating impact on citizens of both countries.

[01/28/21 - 09:00 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Final Season Premieres Thursday, March 18 at 8:00PM ET/PT
This will be the 20th season and the 14th year the series has been on air.

[01/28/21 - 08:28 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Trio Tops Charts for NBC
Said lineup leads the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[01/28/21 - 08:02 AM]
"NKOTB" Star Jonathan Knight Brings His Reno Expertise to New HGTV Series "Farmhouse Fixer" Premiering Wednesday, March 3, at 9 PM ET/PT
The six-episode series will feature Jonathan, who has renovated more than 200 houses, as step by step he carefully preserves the original craftsmanship and historic charm of classic homes while he also modernizes layouts, updates interiors and gives his clients endless reasons to cheer.

[01/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
Acclaimed International Mystery Thriller "The Head" to Premiere Exclusively on HBO Max in the U.S. on February 4
Directed by Jorge Dorado, the six-episode survival thriller is set in an isolated and inaccessible Antarctic research station in which winter has fallen on the South Pole, and the sun will soon disappear for the next six months.

[01/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
"Lupin" Returns to Netflix This Summer
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[01/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Names the Dream Lord, Six Others in the Cast of "The Sandman"
Tom Sturridge is Dream, Lord of the Dreaming in the network's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's comic series.

[01/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "El Internado: Las Cumbres" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
Asia Ortega, Albert Salazar, Daniel Arias and Daniela Rubio star in the series, due on February 19.

[01/28/21 - 06:01 AM]
Norman Lear to Receive Carol Burnett Award at 78th Annual Golden Globe(R) Awards
The television pioneer and political activist and philanthropist will become the third-ever recipient and accept the honor during the telecast airing on Sunday, February 28.

[01/27/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 27
Updates include: Hulu's "Shrill" to end after three seasons; Netflix issues two-season order for "Too Hot to Handle"; and HBO Max eyes "Game of Thrones" animated series.

[01/27/21 - 05:23 PM]
The CW Shifts "All American Stories II" to Monday, March 29
Originally scheduled for Monday, February 1 at 9:00/8:00c, the network opts for an encore of "Batwoman" in said slot.

[01/27/21 - 04:54 PM]
Gemma Brooke Allen to Star in "Mixtape" for Netflix; Valerie Weiss to Direct
Julie Bowen, Nick Thune, Jackson Rathbone and newcomers Olga Petsa, Audrey Hsieh and Diego Mercado also star.

[01/27/21 - 01:16 PM]
Keke Palmer to Serve as Host and Executive Producer for the Disney+ Food Competition Series, "Foodtastic"
The 11-episode series started production this week and is slated to premiere on Disney+ later this year.

[01/27/21 - 01:15 PM]
Reena Singh Named Senior Vice President, Development and Current Series, Disney Branded Television
The appointment marks Singh's return to the group after 11 years from, most recently, 20th Television, where she was senior vice president, Current Programming since 2015.

[01/27/21 - 11:47 AM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Returns for Season 8
New cast member Anila Sajja joins this season as wife of Dr. Sajja, mother and fashion blogger.

[01/27/21 - 11:12 AM]
"Love Island" Is Back for Season 3 and This Time We're Saying Aloha to Hawaii
CBS confirmed the news on social media as casting is underway.

[01/27/21 - 11:01 AM]
Coming Soon: NBC's Special Three-Night True Crime Television Event, "The Widower"
From the producers of "Dateline NBC," the project goes behind the scenes of one of the country's most confounding murder investigations, revealing a tale of evil and a tireless quest for justice in real time.

[01/27/21 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max Highlights - February 2021
Original programming in February includes the season eight return of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," the second season of animated hit "Close Enough," the documentary premiere of "There Is No 'I' in Threesome," and five-episode limited series "Beartown."

[01/27/21 - 10:47 AM]
CBS Announces New Comedy "United States of Al," From Award-Winning Executive Producer Chuck Lorre, David Goetsch and Maria Ferrari, Will Premiere Thursday, April 1, 9:30 PM
The newcomer will take over said time period after "The Unicorn" completes its second season.

[01/27/21 - 10:30 AM]
Freeform's Hit Series "The Bold Type" Set to Return for a Fifth and Final Season in 2021
A signature hit for the network, the series will celebrate Kat, Jane and Sutton's journey in the farewell episodes set to air later this year.







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[02/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "War Machine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On one last grueling mission during Army Ranger training, a combat engineer must lead his unit in a fight against a giant otherworldly killing machine.

[02/04/26 - 09:04 AM]
"The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose" to Air on ABC and Hulu Following "The Oscars"
Ahead of the new season, 18 former Bachelorettes look back on their unforgettable journeys, share juicy behind-the-scenes stories, and offer heartfelt advice to the franchise's newest leading lady, Taylor Frankie Paul.

[02/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Alfie Allen Joins MGM+'s Thriller Horror Series "The Institute" for Season Two
He'll play Nolan Reeves, an eccentric European tech billionaire and one of the Institute's financial backers with an ambitious agenda all his own.

[02/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: NBC Unveils Official Trailer and Megan Thee Stallion Guest Appearance for New Comedy Series "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins"
Megan will play Denise, a recently divorced mom who strikes up a flirtation with Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe).

[02/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Terrifying Teaser and Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated "From" Season 4
The new season will premiere Sunday, April 19 on MGM+.

[02/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Musashi Miyamoto - the ultimate symbol of strength - descends into an underground fighting arena where the use of weapons is permitted.

[02/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Wary Buyers Find the Right Home in New HGTV Series "Property Brothers: Under Pressure"
In the 14-episode season, which premieres Sunday, March 15, the Scott Brothers will guide clients through the ups and downs of the home buying process when their emotional and financial stakes are at an all-time high.

[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN Delivers Most-Viewed Australian Open in Six Years
The men's championship, featuring No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeating No. 4 Novak Djokovic in four sets, delivered 730K viewers and was up 57% YoY, ranking as most-viewed since 2017.

[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
Fan-Favorite Period Crime Drama, "Murdoch Mysteries," Returns to Acorn TV Monday, March 2
Season 19 of the top-rated and internationally acclaimed series continues to delight with a host of puzzling mysteries, surprising guest stars, and the comic moments that make the show so beloved.

[02/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Premieres "The TikTok Killer" on March 6
In 2023, Esther Estepa, a 42-year-old woman, disappears in Spain after a trip during which she crossed paths with a social media content creator.

[02/04/26 - 07:00 AM]
FOX Celebrates Three Breakout Debuts, Each Delivering Over 11 Million Multiplatform Viewers, Driving +21% Year-Over-Year Growth in Total Minutes Watched
"Best Medicine," "Fear Factor: House of Fear" and "Memory of a Killer" drive FOX's strongest midseason performance in 14 years.

[02/04/26 - 07:00 AM]
Action-Comedy Anime "Rooster Fighter" to Draw Blood and Ruffle Feathers on Adult Swim March 14
The adaptation of Shu Sakuratani's manga "Rooster Fighter" follows "cock-about town" Keiji.

[02/04/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN's Studio Show Lineup Scores Record Highs, Double-Digit Growth & More Big Viewership Wins in Jan.
On Monday, January 19, following the NFL Divisional Round and ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, fans fueled milestone episodes for "Get Up," "First Take" and "The Pat McAfee Show," with the 7 a.m. ET edition of "SportsCenter" delivering its best episode of the month the following morning.

[02/04/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Shares Teaser of the Third and Final Season of "High Tides"
The third season will be available worldwide on Netflix from April 3, with the exception of Belgium.

[02/03/26 - 05:01 PM]
Apple TV Debuts First-Look Image for the Highly Anticipated Feature "Mayday"
The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, September 4, 2026.