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[02/09/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 9
Updates include: The CW greenlights three pilots, order "The 4400" reboot directly to series; Guy Pearce tapped for HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; and quartet to recur on ABC's "Rebel."

[02/09/21 - 05:10 PM]
"Puppy Bowl XVII" Takes the Gridiron to Deliver Double-Digit Year Over Year Ratings Gains
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/09/21 - 03:44 PM]
First Look: Elle Fanning in Season Two of Hulu's "The Great"
Golden Globe nominee Elle Fanning revealed an exciting first look at Empress Catherine the Great in season two of Hulu's Golden Globe and SAG nominated comedy series.

[02/09/21 - 02:50 PM]
Bellator MMA(TM) Is Now on Showtime(R)
Look for three consecutive weeks of action-packed fights beginning Friday, April 2.

[02/09/21 - 01:39 PM]
discovery+ Brings True Crime Stars and Edge-of-Your-Seat Programming to ID's Superfans with the Virtual Event "IDCon: Dead of Winter"
Fans can join the sixth annual event via Zoom on Saturday, February 27 beginning at 4 p.m. ET.

[02/09/21 - 01:36 PM]
HBO Max Picks Up "Search Party" for a Fifth Season
Additionally, the series' showrunners Charles Rogers and Sarah-Violet Bliss have signed a two-year overall deal to develop new programming for the streamer.

[02/09/21 - 12:01 PM]
Judd Apatow Sets Ensemble Cast for Upcoming Film "The Bubble"
Karen Gillan, Iris Apatow, Fred Armisen, Maria Bakalova, David Duchovny, Keegan-Michael Key, Leslie Mann, Pedro Pascal and Peter Serafinowicz star in the Netflix film.

[02/09/21 - 11:36 AM]
National Geographic Taps Harry Hamlin and Dylan Baker as Guest Stars Alongside Previously Announced Leads Tony Goldwyn and Daniel Dae Kim for "The Hot Zone: Anthrax"
Principal photography will begin this month in Toronto.

[02/09/21 - 11:30 AM]
"Patrice O'Neal: Killing Is Easy" to World Premiere on Friday, February 19 at 10:00 PM ET/PT on Comedy Central
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio, the documentary is based on the irreverent comedian's life that explores the hilarious and controversial material he left behind.

[02/09/21 - 11:04 AM]
NBC's "Superstore" Will Close the Doors of Cloud 9 with a One-Hour Series Finale on Thursday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Through its own comedic lens, the series has consistently examined many of the country's most topical issues, including health care, immigration, unionization, the plight of the retail worker and many more.

[02/09/21 - 10:52 AM]
National Geographic Announces Line-Up of Four Projects from "Free Solo's" Award-Winning Documentary Duo, E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin
dynamic unscripted slate directed by the pair and produced by their production company, Little Monster Films, includes two feature documentaries, a 10-part series and a one-hour pilot.

[02/09/21 - 10:51 AM]
National Geographic Announces Spring 2021 Content Rollout at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
"Running Wild with Bear Grylls," "Race to the Center of the Earth," "IMPACT with Gal Gadot," "Secrets of the Whales," "Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted" and "Breaking Bobby Bones" are among the featured highlights.

[02/09/21 - 10:41 AM]
Peacock Orders Limited Series "The Best Man: Final Chapters" from Malcolm D. Lee and Dayna Lynne North and Reunites Beloved, All-Star Cast
The star-studded original cast from the hit films are set to return including Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.

[02/09/21 - 10:34 AM]
Video: National Geographic and Double Oscar(R) Nominee Cynthia Erivo Reveal Highly Anticipated Premiere Date and New Trailer for the Emmy(R) Award-Winning Anthology Series, "Genius: Aretha"
This new season will premiere with double-stacked episodes across four consecutive nights, beginning on Sunday, March 21.

[02/09/21 - 10:01 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Partners with Acclaimed Director Dawn Porter in Search of Justice and Peace 100 Years After Tulsa Massacre in New Feature Documentary "Red Summer" (Working Title)
The film will premiere in June on National Geographic, commemorating Juneteenth when the last Black slaves in the U.S. heard of their emancipation, and will air globally in 172 countries and 43 languages.

[02/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
Spectrum Originals Takes It to the Hoop with Pickup of Paramount Television Studios "Long Slow Exhale"
After a nine-month exclusive run for Spectrum, the 12-episode drama series will air with a second window on BET.

[02/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Brian Regan: On the Rocks" - Official Trailer - Netflix Standup Comedy Special
In this second Netflix special, the legendary comedian confronts his befuddlement with animals, people, dinner parties, Reiki healers, and his recent realization that he has O.C.D.

[02/09/21 - 09:16 AM]
Lifetime Reunites with Bishop T.D. Jakes for Two New Movies from the "Seven Deadly Sins" Anthology by Author Victoria Christopher Murray
Look for said installments on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday, April 24, respectively.

[02/09/21 - 09:12 AM]
Lifetime to Premiere the Gospel Biopic "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia" April 3
Joaquina Kalukango, Jason Dirden, Olivia Washington and Rob Demery join the film which is directed by Kenny Leon and stars Danielle Brooks as the gospel legend and civil rights trailblazer.

[02/09/21 - 09:03 AM]
Alton Brown's Groundbreaking Series "Good Eats" Joins discovery+
Alton takes informative and comedic deep dives into bone marrow, cold brew coffee and fried breads in the first three episodes, all available exclusively on discovery+ beginning Thursday, February 18.

[02/09/21 - 08:34 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with ABC
"9-1-1" and "The Bachelor" lead their respective networks to victory.

[02/09/21 - 08:33 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Super Bowl LV" Puts CBS on Top
The Eye's coverage however is down significantly from a year ago among adults 18-49.

[02/09/21 - 08:22 AM]
HGTV Delivers Strong Performance for January 2021
HGTV spins the numbers for the month of January.

[02/09/21 - 07:39 AM]
BET+ Film "Never and Again" Executive Produced by Percy "Master P" Miller and Romeo Miller and Directed by Lazrael Lison to Release Thursday, February 11
The film stars Jackie Long, Denise Boutté, Christian Keyes, Ella Joyce, Bebe Drake, Bishop Don Magic Juan, and Vanessa Simmons.

[02/09/21 - 06:13 AM]
"MTV Unplugged Presents: BTS" Global Music Special Premiering Tuesday, February 23 at 9PM ET Exclusively on MTV
BTS will bring its own iteration of the iconic format to life straight from Seoul, South Korea - offering their fans a front-row seat to never-before-seen versions of the group's most career-defining hits and songs from their latest album BE, in intimate settings.

[02/09/21 - 06:12 AM]
Super Bowl LV Delivers Total Audience of 96.4 Million Viewers, Including Record-Setting Digital Numbers
CBS spins the numbers for Sunday, February 7.

[02/09/21 - 06:01 AM]
Michelle Obama Joins Her Friends "Waffles + Mochi" on a Food, Travel, and Fun Adventure Arriving to Netflix on March 16
The streamer offers up first look images of the upcoming series.

[02/09/21 - 12:38 AM]
Netflix Picks Up "The Yin Yang Master"
Produced by Chen Kuo-fu and Chang Chia-lu and directed by Li Weiran, the film will be available exclusively on Netflix in over 190 countries.

[02/08/21 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 8
Updates include: Michael B. Jordan, Jay-Z team for "The Greatest" at Amazon; FX greenlights pilot for "The Spook Who Sat by the Door"; and Ruben Garcia to helm The CW's "Tom Swift" backdoor pilot.

[02/08/21 - 02:59 PM]
Tubi and FOX Launch "Free Like Tubi Week"
The week-long multiplatform program treats consumers to a variety of giveaways spanning across television, radio, digital and mobile devices, as well as local drive-ins and food delivery.

[02/08/21 - 02:30 PM]
All-New Series "Game of Talents" Joins Television's #1 Show, "The Masked Singer," For a Night of Hidden (and Masked!) Talent, Beginning Wednesday, March 10, on FOX
Emmy Award winner Niecy Nash will serve as guest host to kick off season five of "The Masked Singer," and Emmy Award winner - and "The Masked Singer" season two winner Wayne Brady - will host "Game of Talents."

[02/08/21 - 01:37 PM]
Hannah Einbinder and Carl Clemons-Hopkins Star in the Untitled Jean Smart Comedy Series
The series, due this spring on HBO Max, is created by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky.

[02/08/21 - 01:23 PM]
Following Its Ratings Success, MTV Cooks Up a Season Two Renewal of "Deliciousness"
The series will return with new episodes hosted by Tiffani Thiessen.

[02/08/21 - 01:12 PM]
Bravo's "Top Chef" Returns for a New Season in Portland Kicking Off with a Supersized Episode on Thursday, April 1 at 8 PM ET/PT
This season, a new batch of 15 extremely talented Executive Chefs and restaurant owners, representing a cross section of kitchens and food around the country, vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, diversity of cuisines and gamut of flavors.

[02/08/21 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Announces Six-Part Documentary Series "100 Foot Wave"
The series will premiere this spring on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.

[02/08/21 - 10:31 AM]
Disney+ to Exclusively Premiere Documentary "Own the Room" on March 12
The film chronicles five students from disparate corners of the planet as they take their budding business ventures to Macau, China, to compete in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards.

[02/08/21 - 10:30 AM]
The CW Network, TBS and TBS Team Up to Give Promotional Boost to New Series "Superman & Lois" and "Go-Big Show"
On Saturday, February 27, TNT will air an encore presentation of the premiere episode of The CW's "Superman & Lois.

[02/08/21 - 10:10 AM]
"Saints & Sinners: Judgment Day" Movie World Premieres on Bounce Sunday, Feb. 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT, New Season of "Saints & Sinners" Debuts April 11
The film will be available for viewing on February 15 on Brown Sugar, Bounce's popular streaming service, with the complete first four seasons of the series available anytime.

[02/08/21 - 10:06 AM]
FOX Formally Orders Animated Comedy from Emmy Award-Winning Creator Dan Harmon for 2022
Centered on a flawed family of humans, gods and monsters that tries to run one of the world's first cities without killing each other, the series is an outgrowth of the direct animation deal Harmon and FOX Entertainment unveiled last year.

[02/08/21 - 10:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Orders New Young Adult Series "The Summer I Turned Pretty," Based on the New York Times Bestseller by Jenny Han, from wiip
The multigenerational drama hinges on a love triangle between one girl and two brothers, the ever-evolving relationship between mothers and their children, and the enduring power of strong female friendship.

[02/08/21 - 09:59 AM]
HBO Limited Drama Series "Beartown" Debuts February 22
The series centers on a floundering community in Sweden that places its dreams of revitalization on the teenage shoulders of its junior ice hockey team.

[02/08/21 - 09:46 AM]
NBC Unscripted Is Turning Up the Heat with "The Wheel," The BBC's #1 Game Show Launch in a Decade
A hilarious new take on the game show format, the series is set to put viewers into a spin each week as celebrity guests attempt to help contestants win big.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Max Original Competition Series "The Bridge," Premiering February 11
This reality competition series places a massive cash prize on an island in the middle of a lake - but to reach the money, contestants must construct an 850-foot bridge with their bare hands and limited supplies.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Film 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.

[02/08/21 - 09:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Expands Emmy Award-Winning Kids Slate with "Jane," Inspired by the Mission of Dr. Jane Goodall
From Sinking Ship Entertainment, "Jane," a live action/CGI blended series, is created and executive produced by company partner J.J. Johnson, with the Jane Goodall Institute also serving as executive producers.

[02/08/21 - 08:02 AM]
Grammy(R) Nominated Actress and Singer Christina Milian Set to Headline Starz's Re-Imagined "Step Up" Series
Milian stars as Collette, a role originated by the late Naya Rivera in the series' first two seasons.

[02/08/21 - 07:00 AM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of February 15 and February 22
Upcoming specials include "The Chameleon Killer" (Friday, February 19) and "The List of Ten" (Tuesday, February 23).

[02/08/21 - 07:00 AM]
Rob Delaney, Alice Eve, Edwina Findley, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Zrinka Cvitesic, Simbi Ajikawo Among Latest Cast Announced for Amazon Prime Video's Contemporary New Global Thriller "The Power"
Leslie Mann, Auli'i Cravalho, Tim Robbins, John Leguizamo, Eddie Marsan and Daniela Vega also star in the Naomi Alderman adaptation.

[02/08/21 - 06:00 AM]
Amazon Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society Expand Relationship to First-Look Film Deal and an Overall Deal in Television Establishing the Studio as Outlier Society's Home for All Content
The deal comes in the lead up to the release of "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse," starring and produced by Michael B. Jordan, launching globally on April 30, 2021 on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.

[02/08/21 - 01:24 AM]
First Take for "An Astrological Guide for Broken Hearts", The New Italian Original Netflix Series Created and Directed by Bindu de Stoppani and Co-Directed by Michela Andreozzi
At the heart of the story is Alice Bassi, a single woman in her mid 30s, working as production assistant in a small television network.







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Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
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[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.