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[02/01/21 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 1
Updates include: Paramount+ targets "Frasier" revival; The CW confirms "All American" spin-off; and ABC gives pilot order to Kevin Costner's "National Parks."

[02/01/21 - 01:37 PM]
AMC+ to Debut First Episode of "The Walking Dead's" Extended 10th Season One Week Early on Sunday, February 21
All subsequent episodes will debut early on the premium streaming bundle, every Thursday prior to the episodes' linear premiere on Sundays, beginning March 4.

[02/01/21 - 01:35 PM]
Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media Sets Exclusive Television Deal with The Walt Disney Company
Coogler, who co-wrote and directed Marvel Studios' acclaimed global smash hit "Black Panther" and is currently at work on the sequel, will develop new television series, which includes one based in the Kingdom of Wakanda for Disney+.

[02/01/21 - 01:08 PM]
discovery+ Follows Egypt's Biggest Excavation In 100 Years in the Mysterious Valley of the Kings
"Valley of the Kings: The Lost Tombs," a two-hour special drops Monday, March 1 on the streaming service.

[02/01/21 - 12:34 PM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Announces New Feature on Dr. Anthony Fauci from Directors John Hoffman & Janet Tobias & Producing Team Dan Cogan & Liz Garbus
With exclusive access, the film - simply titled "Fauci" - will deliver a rare glimpse into the long-standing professional career and personal life of this ultimate public servant and American hero, who after a lifetime of public service faced his biggest test: a pandemic whose ferocity is unmatched in modern history.

[02/01/21 - 12:02 PM]
Family Entertainment Leader Nancy Kanter Teams Up with Netflix to Develop and Produce New Original Content for Kids and Families Worldwide
Kanter most recently served as Executive Vice President, Content and Creative Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide.

[02/01/21 - 10:40 AM]
"Havana Street Party Presents: Beatriz Luengo" A Concert Special Featuring the Eight-Time Latin Grammy(R) Nominated Singer Debuts Exclusively on HBO Max and HBO Latino on February 12
This is the second edition of the Havana Street Party series.

[02/01/21 - 10:29 AM]
Netflix Reveals the Cast of "The Midnight Club"
Sauriyan Sapkota, Adia, Igby Rigney, Ruth Codd, Aya Furukawa, Annarah Shephard, William Chris Sumpter, Matt Biedel, Heather Langenkamp, Samantha Sloyan and Zach Gilford star in the Christopher Pike adaptation.

[02/01/21 - 10:20 AM]
BET Delivers Two New Groundbreaking Series Under Its Social Impact Initiative "Content for Change" to Help Address Inequities for Black Americans
"Boiling Point" and "Disrupt & Dismantle" are both on tap later this month.

[02/01/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Pacific Rim: The Black" - Date Announce - Netflix
As Kaiju rising from the sea overrun Australia, two siblings search for their parents as they fight to survive, together.

[02/01/21 - 10:00 AM]
Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Helen Mirren, Dan Stevens, and Constance Wu Set to Star in the New David Weil Amazon Original Series "Solos"
"Solos" is a dramatic and thought-provoking seven-part anthology series that explores the deeper meaning of human connection, as explored through the lens of the individual.

[02/01/21 - 09:37 AM]
Four-Time Emmy Award-Winning Musical Competition Series "The Voice" Returns Monday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Pop music sensation Nick Jonas reclaims his red chair alongside superstar returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton for Season 20.

[02/01/21 - 09:12 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
The latter's "60 Minutes" wins the night in both categories.

[02/01/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO's "Covid Diaries NYC" Debuts March 9
The documentary chronicles the lives of five young filmmakers, ranging in age from 17 to 21, who turn their cameras on themselves to tell the stories of their families during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City.

[02/01/21 - 08:49 AM]
"Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer" to Premiere on May 11, 2021 on PBS
The four-part series from Nutopia examines the science and medical innovations that conquered some of the world's deadliest diseases and doubled life expectancies for many across the globe.

[02/01/21 - 07:16 AM]
Neve Campbell Will Co-Star in Netflix's "The Lincoln Lawyer"
She'll play Maggie McPherson, a passionate Deputy District Attorney who was previously married to Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

[02/01/21 - 06:01 AM]
Sonic the Hedgehog Speeds Over to Netflix in the All-New Animated Series "Sonic Prime"
The 24-episode animated adventure for kids, families, and long-time fans draws upon the keystones of the brand and features the "Blue Blur" of video game fame in a high-octane adventure where the fate of a strange new multiverse rests in his gloved hands.

[02/01/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Crazy About Her" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dani de la Orden directed the film, due on Friday, February 26.

[01/31/21 - 01:25 PM]
Special Sneak of "Naked and Afraid" Upcoming Season Begins Streaming January 31 on discovery+
Beginning Sunday, January 31, a new lineup of survivalists from around the world will take on the 21-day challenge to test themselves against the wilderness.

[01/31/21 - 08:23 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Tops Demo Race for ABC
The Alphabet's primetime franchise leads the night among adults 18-49.

[01/30/21 - 08:23 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: "WWE SmackDown" Wins Demo Race for FOX
The network tops the night among adults 18-49 while an all-repeat CBS is the most-watched network overall.

[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.







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[01/03/25 - 12:00 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Memphis Grizzlies Visit San Antonio Spurs on January 17
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Charlotte Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls game.

[01/03/25 - 11:31 AM]
MGM+ Unveils "Godfather of Harlem" Season Four First Look Images
In Season 4, Bumpy Johnson continues his bloody war for control of Harlem against New York's Mafia families, while contending with the emergence of a potential rival in newly arrived Black gangster Frank Lucas.

[01/03/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" - Official Sneak Peek - NBC
When four members of a suburban garden club get entangled in a scandalous murder, they're forced to bury the body - in their own well-manicured flower beds.

[01/03/25 - 09:09 AM]
Lifetime Unveils Full "Voices of a Lifetime" 2025 Slate with Music Icons Mary J. Blige, Lisa Lisa and Gloria Gaynor
The movie event kicks off on Saturday, January 25 at 8:00/7:00c with an all-new original movie executive produced by Mary J. Blige along with Jordan and John Davis.

[01/03/25 - 08:37 AM]
Date Announcement and First Look: Hulu Original Series "Shoresy"
Created by and starring Jared Keeso, "Shoresy" returns for season four on Wednesday, February 26 with all six new episodes exclusively available in the U.S. on Hulu.

[01/03/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: AMC/AMC+ Release a Gripping New Teaser Trailer for Hit Noir Thriller "Dark Winds" Starring Zahn McClarnon
"Dark Winds" will return with an expanded third season exclusively on AMC and AMC+ on Sunday, March 9 at 9pm ET/PT with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays.

[01/03/25 - 07:00 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams DreamWorks' "The Wild Robot" Beginning January 24
Directed by three-time Academy Award nominee Chris Sanders, the heartwarming critically acclaimed film is voiced by Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill and Catherine O'Hara.

[01/02/25 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Paatal Lok" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Prime Video
A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a prime time journalist.

[01/02/25 - 09:31 PM]
Video: "Black Warrant" - Official Trailer - Netflix
One jailer, thousands of criminals, and the dark secrets of a prison like never before.

[01/02/25 - 01:03 PM]
Video: All-New Extended Trailer for Survivalist Competition Series "Extracted" Set to Premiere Monday, February 10 on FOX
"Extracted" features 12 untrained competitors attempting to survive extremely grueling conditions, perilous terrain, and the threat of fearsome predators in the unforgiving Canadian wilderness.

[01/02/25 - 01:00 PM]
ABC's "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025" Is Top Program of the Night Across Primetime and Late-Night
The festive, star-studded celebration rings in the new year with 18 million total viewers during late-night edition - peaking at 22 million viewers during midnight quarter hour.

[01/02/25 - 12:51 PM]
Prime Video Registers TNF's Most-Watched Season in the 19-Year History of the Package Across Key Demographics
According to Nielsen's Panel Only measurement, TNF on Prime Video posted an +11% average viewership increase among total viewers over the previous season (13.20 million vs. 11.86 million).

[01/02/25 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Official Season 7 Trailer - "The Rookie"
John Nolan, once the oldest rookie in the LAPD, has used his life experience, determination and sense of humor to keep up with rookies 20 years his junior.

[01/02/25 - 12:01 PM]
Diddy's Inner Circle Breaks Their Silence in Peacock's All-New Documentary Special "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy"
The 90-minute documentary special tells the story of Sean Combs' early years and his decades-long transformation to Puffy and then to Diddy, with crucial insight into the forces that shaped the man and may have made him a monster.

[01/02/25 - 11:15 AM]
2025 United Football League Schedule on ESPN & ABC Platforms Revealed
The full 22-game slate on ESPN and ABC platforms is also available on ESPN+.