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[02/17/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 17
Updates include: CBS to wrap "Mom," "NCIS: New Orleans" in May; HBO Max mulls "Constantine" reboot series; and Minnie Driver boards "Modern Love" at Amazon.

[02/17/21 - 01:08 PM]
Video: WE tv Reveals Firstlook Supertease and Key Art for "Waka & Tammy: What the Flocka" Season Two Premering Thursday, March 18 at 9PM ET/PT
With the pandemic wreaking havoc across the world, its impact begins affecting both Waka and Tammy's relationship and their financial stability.

[02/17/21 - 01:01 PM]
YouTube Doubles Down on Telling Real Stories in 2021 with Pick Up of New and Returning Original Series
The new slate showcases the global platform's commitment to partnering with YouTube Creators, musicians, and artists to tell authentic and dynamic stories centered on music, personalities, learning and families.

[02/17/21 - 12:01 PM]
Wednesday Addams Takes Center Stage in New Netflix Live-Action Series
Director Tim Burton and writers Al Gough and Miles Millar are among the featured auspices.

[02/17/21 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "Girls5eva" - Official Teaser - Peacock Original
Sara Bareilles, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Busy Philipps, and Paula Pell star in the comedy, from creator Meredith Scardino.

[02/17/21 - 10:35 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Presents Special Documentary: "RuPaul's Drag Race: Corona Can't Keep a Good Queen Down" Airing Friday, February 26th at 8 PM ET/PT on VH1
The stand-alone documentary captures the raw emotions surrounding the extraordinary experience; from the combination of hope and anxiety of the early days, to creative challenges prepping and executing the show, and an ultimate sense of celebration and gratitude.

[02/17/21 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Renews Popular Monday Night Comedy Block for the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season
"The Neighborhood" and "Bob (Hearts) Abishola" are both due back.

[02/17/21 - 10:03 AM]
Netflix and Higher Ground Productions Present "Worth" Starring Michael Keaton
The film is based on Kenneth Feinberg's memoir entitled "What Is Life Worth."

[02/17/21 - 10:01 AM]
WarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline "Redraw Your World"
These new originals add to the over 3,000 hours of premium library content also coming to all of WarnerMedia's platforms.

[02/17/21 - 09:03 AM]
Peacock Unveils New Unscripted, Comedy, True Crime and Sports Series at TCA
New unscripted series "Ex Rated" has been picked up with host and executive producer Andy Cohen, and highly anticipated "Real Housewives of Miami" is in development.

[02/17/21 - 09:02 AM]
A&E Network's Hit Series "Nightwatch" From Executive Producer Dick Wolf and 44 Blue Productions Returns to New Orleans for New Season Following the City's Brave First Responders
The new season will premiere Thursday, March 25 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Zendaya to Be Honored with 5th Annual SeeHer Award at 26th Annual Critics Choice Awards
The honor will be presented by her "Malcolm & Marie" co-star John David Washington during the live ceremony on Sunday, March 7.

[02/17/21 - 08:42 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "This Is Us" Claim Demo Honors
The network's new lineup holds off the competition among adults 18-49.

[02/17/21 - 08:22 AM]
Crackle Plus Announces Jeff Meier as Head of Programming
Meier comes from Sony Pictures where he was general manager and senior vice president of programming, heading up content efforts for their brands getTV, Sony Movie Channel, and cineSony.

[02/17/21 - 08:02 AM]
Grammy(R) Award-Winning Global Superstar Justin Bieber Set as Headline Performer at "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2021"
Hosted by actor, comedian and "Saturday Night Live" legend Kenan Thompson, this year's event will air live on Saturday, March 13.

[02/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Nickelodeon's Hit Preschool Series "The Adventures of Paddington" Returns for Season Two Friday, Feb. 19
Season two will continue to follow the always curious and kind Paddington, as he explores different parts of London, meets new friends, discovers exciting inventions and learns important lessons.

[02/17/21 - 07:48 AM]
Vice Distribution Announces First Spring Slate
The slate features 250 hours of new premium non-scripted content from across Vice Media Group including true crime, investigative documentary, current affairs and politics, as well as pop culture and entertainment.

[02/17/21 - 07:21 AM]
Hulu Announces Series Regulars for Upcoming Series "Conversations with Friends" Based on Sally Rooney's Award-Winning Debut Novel
Newcomer Alison Oliver will star alongside Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke.

[02/17/21 - 05:31 AM]
New Original Stories Celebrating Iconic and Beloved Stars, A Three Night Royal Event, A Submarine Thriller and Tales from the Titanic Power March 2021 Premieres
"We're excited to have Kim Cattrall, Valerie Bertinelli and Victor Garber as storytellers for fascinating looks at legendary celebrity Marilyn Monroe, the game changing The Golden Girls and the real lives intertwined with the Titanic," said Steve Cheskin.

[02/17/21 - 12:34 AM]
Netflix Rides the Wave with "New Gods: Nezha Reborn"
The film premiered theatrically this past weekend over the Lunar New Year holiday.

[02/16/21 - 11:43 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 16
Updates include: Aaron Eckhart to play Gerald Ford in Showtime's "The First Lady"; CBS eyes "NCIS: Hawaii" spin-off; and Archie Panjabi joins the cast of TNT's "Snowpiercer."

[02/16/21 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces "DOTA: Dragon's Blood" Anime Series Based on the Popular Video-Game Franchise by Valve
The eight-episode anime series is set to launch globally on March 25.

[02/16/21 - 03:30 PM]
Disney's Acclaimed "DuckTales" Culminates in an Epic 90-Minute Series Finale on Monday, March 15
Executive produced by Matt Youngberg and co-executive produced by Francisco Angones, the Emmy(R) Award-nominated "DuckTales" team wrapped production after 75 episodes and more than 15 shorts.

[02/16/21 - 02:20 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights the Original Movie "Torn from Her Arms" Based on the True Story of a Mother and Daughter Separated at the Border in Partnership with OZY Media
Originally covered by OZY's reporting arm, "Torn from Her Arms" marks OZY's first foray into scripted programming and an expansion of their already robust television catalog.

[02/16/21 - 01:01 PM]
Australia's Best Surf Spots Will Be the Key to "Surviving Summer"
Netflix's latest made in Australia title follows Summer Torres, a fierce Brooklyn teen who's just been sent Down Under to live with family friends the Gibsons, in a tiny coastal town on the Great Ocean Road.

[02/16/21 - 12:10 PM]
WWE Superstars Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair to Guest Star on Peacock's "Punky Brewster"
In the episode, Punky (Soleil Moon Frye) takes Izzy (Quinn Copeland) to meet two of her favorite WWE Superstars.

[02/16/21 - 11:14 AM]
BYUtv and The Dodo Premiere Season 2 of "The Wizard of Paws"
The unscripted 30-minute series follows animal prosthetist Derrick Campana as he travels the country in pursuit of animals in desperate need of his services.

[02/16/21 - 11:13 AM]
BYUtv Presents Groundbreaking Interconnected Family Comedies "The Parker Andersons" and "Amelia Parker"
The two interwoven scripted series highlight events in the life of a blended multicultural, interracial family from two different perspectives.

[02/16/21 - 11:12 AM]
BYUtv Renews International Hit "Dwight in Shining Armor" for 5th and Final Season
The new 10-episode season, which provides a fitting conclusion for the worldwide fan favorite, will premiere on Sunday, March 21 at 8:30/7:30c.

[02/16/21 - 11:11 AM]
BYUtv Spring Premieres Offer Something for Everyone
Highlights include season three of sports competition "All-Round Champion" and the service-focused "Making Good," plus season two of uplifting unscripted shows "Survivalists" and "The Wizard of Paws."

[02/16/21 - 11:01 AM]
Noggin, Nickelodeon's Interactive Learning Service for Preschoolers, Debuts New Animated Musical Series "Rhymes Through Times"
Available now on Noggin and the Nick Jr. YouTube channel, the three-episode short-form series celebrates the Black experience and showcases the contributions of Black people to American culture, focusing on civil rights and leadership, performing arts, and science.

[02/16/21 - 09:27 AM]
YouTube Originals Adds Stacey Abrams, H.E.R., Anderson .Paak, Kelly Rowland, Maurice Harris, Nicole Byer and More to "Black Renaissance"
The special will showcase the Black creators, artists, writers, storytellers, and history makers who have shaped our nation's history and the next generation of Black voices who are reimagining our future.

[02/16/21 - 09:07 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Claims Demo Crown for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while FOX is the most-watched network overall.

[02/16/21 - 09:01 AM]
The Countdown Begins as "Final Space" Season Three Takes Off Saturday, March 20 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim
Plus: look for seasons one and two to begin streaming on HBO Max on March 1.

[02/16/21 - 08:15 AM]
"56th Academy of Academy of Country Music Awards(TM)" to Be Broadcast Live from Three of Nashville's Iconic Country Music Venues Including Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe for the Second Consecutive Year, on Sunday, April 18 on CBS
It will also be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+, ViacomCBS' upcoming global streaming service.

[02/16/21 - 07:13 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Commences Production of Season 2 of "Going from Broke"
Innovative "real-time" episodes will begin premiering for free on Crackle in March.

[02/16/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Word Party" Season 5 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Join animal babies Franny, Bailey, Kip, Lulu, and Tilly for even more fun beginning Tuesday, March 2.

[02/16/21 - 06:02 AM]
Marvel Studios Announces "Assembled," A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The series will take viewers through productions such as "WandaVision," "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier," and "Loki" via exclusive on-set footage.

[02/16/21 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Abla Fahita: Drama Queen" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An innocent fugitive, Abla Fahita gets separated from her children. The illustrious diva will stop at nothing to clear her name and reunite with them.

[02/15/21 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 15
Updates include: Chris Harrison to "step aside" from "The Bachelor" franchise; Stephanie Vogt to star in Netflix's "Glória"; and Amazon pulls the plug on "Truth Seekers."

[02/15/21 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Releases Launch Date of a Much Anticipated Korean Noir Film "Night in Paradise"
The film tells a story of a man targeted by a criminal organization and a woman on the verge of life and death.

[02/15/21 - 03:16 PM]
Simone Ashley Cast as Kate in Season 2 of "Bridgerton"
Kate is a smart, headstrong young woman who suffers no fools, Anthony Bridgerton very much included.

[02/15/21 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Presents "Oprah with Meghan and Harry: A CBS Primetime Special," To Be Broadcast Sunday, March 7
Winfrey will speak with Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, in a wide-ranging interview, covering everything from stepping into life as a Royal, marriage, motherhood, philanthropic work to how she is handling life under intense public pressure.

[02/15/21 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Return Tops Demos for ABC
The Alphabet leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster overall.

[02/15/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The documentary, due on March 1, celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

[02/14/21 - 09:31 PM]
Video: The Queens Are Here to Reign! Netflix Drops the Trailer of Its Upcoming Series "Bombay Begums"
Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswami, Plabita Borthakur, Amruta Subhash and Aadhya Anand star in the series, due on March 8.

[02/14/21 - 09:09 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
"NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC" wins the night among adults 18-49.

[02/14/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Lost Pirate Kingdom" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The real-life pirates of the Caribbean violently plunder the world's riches and form a surprisingly egalitarian republic in this documentary series, premiering March 15.

[02/14/21 - 07:38 AM]
Video: "Zack Snyder's Justice League" Trailer Now Available
The feature film debuts Thursday, March 18 on HBO Max.

[02/13/21 - 10:19 PM]
Netflix Original Series "Love Alarm S2" Confirmed for March 12 Release
Based on the popular webtoon of the same name, "Love Alarm" is set in a world where a mobile app alerts you if someone within a 10-meter radius likes you.







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[12/16/25 - 09:08 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights Series Adaptation of Iconic Western "The Magnificent Seven"
After a peaceful Quaker village is massacred by mercenaries working for a greedy and ruthless land baron trying to force them off the land he covets, seven gifted but flawed mercenaries are hired by the community to protect them from the land baron's hired guns.

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
Meet the 11 New Survivalists and the Families Who Hold Their Fate as FOX's Survival Competition Series "Extracted" Returns for Season Two
Only one competitor and their family will endure it all and walk away with a life-changing quarter million dollar grand prize!

[12/16/25 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Announces "Christina Aguilera: Christmas in Paris," A New Holiday Special Airing Monday, Dec. 22 on CBS and Paramount+
Filmed in front of an intimate audience above the Musée du Quai Branly, Aguilera performs both holiday classics and her career hits against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, fashioned into a shimmering Christmas tree.

[12/16/25 - 08:30 AM]
The Epic New Landmark Natural History Series, "Kingdom," Premieres Saturday, January 24 on BBC America and AMC+
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[12/16/25 - 08:03 AM]
HGTV Adds Over 30 Episodes of Original Content to 2026 Slate with New Series "Wild Vacation Rentals" and Renewals for "Zillow Gone Wild" and "Castle Impossible"
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[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Gather 'Round Faithfuls! Peacock Debuts Official Trailer for Season 4 of "The Traitors"
Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, January 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, January 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26.

[12/16/25 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix and iHeartMedia Announce Exclusive Video Podcast Partnership for Top iHeartPodcasts
More than 15 industry-leading iHeartPodcasts will stream only on Netflix including "My Favorite Murder," "The Breakfast Club," "Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast," "Behind the Bastards," "The Psychology of Your 20s" and more.

[12/16/25 - 08:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Season Two of "The Pitt"
The Emmy-winning series debuts Thursday, January 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO Max.

[12/16/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV Unveils a First Look at "Widow's Bay"
The series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with the first three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026, on Apple TV.

[12/16/25 - 03:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Lifestyle Series, "Jep & Jess: Beyond the Bayou," Starring Jep and Jessica Robertson, Debuting on Great American Pure Flix in 2026
The new series follows the Robertsons as they develop their Comanche Moon Ranch property, offering viewers an inside look at their journey.

[12/16/25 - 12:01 AM]
Emma Appleton, Fares Fares, Frida Gustavsson and Jakob Oftebro Star in Swedish Thriller Series "Bytet"
Set against the stunning backdrops of Stockholm's archipelago and sun-drenched Sicily, two couples agree to a holiday home swap in a last-ditch effort to save their marriages.

[12/15/25 - 04:45 PM]
"The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy - ABC News Special," Airing Tuesday, Dec. 16, on ABC, Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
Following the tragic news of the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, the one-hour special tells the story of the life of the beloved director, producer and actor and his wife, a photographer, producer and writer known for her work in documentary and political activism.

[12/15/25 - 02:26 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Crime Drama "CIA," Starring Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss, Now Available
When by-the-book FBI Special Agent Bill Goodman (Nick Gehlfuss) is loaned out to a clandestine CIA/FBI task force, he finds himself teamed up with secretive and roguish CIA case officer Colin Glass (Tom Ellis).

[12/15/25 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "This is I" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bullied for wanting to be an idol, Kenji finds belonging in a cabaret and help from a trailblazing doctor, emerging onstage as her true self, Ai Haruna.

[12/15/25 - 12:30 PM]
Video: Inside Look at "Memory of a Killer" with Patrick Dempsey - FOX TV
The series will launch with a special two-night premiere event beginning Sunday, January 25 immediately following the NFC Championship Game.