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    [monday, february 22, 2021]    
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[02/22/21 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 22
Updates include: Amazon taps 29 actors for "Modern Love"; ABC orders drama "Promised Land" to pilot; and Laverne Cox/George Wallace-led "Clean Slate" lands new home at IMDb TV.

[02/22/21 - 12:32 PM]
Tee-rific News! "Holey Moley" Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4!
ABC confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.

[02/22/21 - 11:51 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Lead Demo Race
Among total viewers: CBS, "60 Minutes" top the night.

[02/22/21 - 11:38 AM]
USA Network's "Miz and Mrs" Returns April 12, Moves to Monday Nights Following WWE(R) "Raw"
In the upcoming six episodes, Mike and Maryse celebrate an anniversary, have a pregnancy scare, and think about joining a country club.

[02/22/21 - 11:11 AM]
Emmy(R), Golden Globe(R) and Screen Actors Guild Winner Gillian Anderson to Star as Eleanor Roosevelt in "The First Lady" (w/t) for Showtime(R)
She joins the previously announced Viola Davis as Michelle Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford.

[02/22/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Max Original "Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests," Premiering March 4
Taking a personality test can provide useful insights into our sense of self, but many may not realize how deeply embedded personality assessments are in everything we do.

[02/22/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "A Week Away" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Troubled teen Will Hawkins (Kevin Quinn) has a run-in with the law that puts him at an important crossroad: go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp.

[02/22/21 - 10:57 AM]
Video: "The Real World Homecoming: New York" - Teaser - Paramount+
The first roommates are moving back in almost 30 years later.

[02/22/21 - 10:45 AM]
Netflix Renews "Brotherhood" for Season 2
The cast set to reprise their roles includes Seu Jorge, Naruna Costa, Hermila Guedes, Wesley Guimarães and Lee Taylor.

[02/22/21 - 10:09 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Global Slate of Programming as Part of YouTube Kids & Families $100 Million Commitment to New Content
Highlights include "Super Sema," an animated series created by Kukua, and the first show of the new slate to launch, premiering March 8, on International Women's Day.

[02/22/21 - 09:29 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces "Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry" Live Premiere Event on February 25
The festivities kick off at 6pm PT / 9pm ET, and the event will be available to stream for free through the Apple TV app, Apple Music app, and Eilish's own YouTube channel.

[02/22/21 - 09:29 AM]
Amazon Studios Falls Head-Over-Heels for "I Want You Back" with All-Star Ensemble Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood and Manny Jacinto
Production is slated to start early next month in Atlanta.

[02/22/21 - 09:00 AM]
BET+ Lands Macro Television Studios and Hillman Grad Productions "Birth of Cool" Series from Juel Taylor and Tony Rettenmaier
The series orbits around Crispus Attucks High, a predominantly black high school in Compton.

[02/22/21 - 08:49 AM]
The Dramatic New Season of "Mama June: Road to Redemption" Premieres Friday, March 19 at 9PM ET/PT on WE tv
As June Shannon celebrates one year of sobriety, she and her troubled boyfriend Geno quarantined together in Florida, away from her family and children.

[02/22/21 - 08:02 AM]
Mila Kunis to Star in Film Adaptation of Jessica Knoll's Bestseller "Luckiest Girl Alive" at Netflix
The project centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon.

[02/22/21 - 08:01 AM]
Smokehouse Pictures and Sports Illustrated Studios to Tackle Explosive True Story of Allegations of Abuse and Cover-up at Ohio State University
The series will further detail the scandal that lasted three decades and left many questioning how this victimization went largely unreported.

[02/22/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Irregulars" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Welcome to 19th-century London, where The Irregulars - a group of misfits, work to solve supernatural crimes at the behest of Dr. Watson and his elusive partner, Sherlock Holmes.

[02/22/21 - 07:02 AM]
HGTV Orders Nine New One-Hour Episodes of Hit Series "Windy City Rehab" Starring Designer Alison Victoria
Starring designer and home renovation expert Alison Victoria who transforms historic fixer-uppers in her Chicago hometown, "Windy City Rehab" has attracted more than 20 million viewers since its season two premiere.

[02/22/21 - 07:01 AM]
"Daughter from Another Mother": Connecting 23 Million Households Through Dramedy
Since launching in January, 23 million households chose to watch the series during its first 28 days.

[02/22/21 - 06:59 AM]
Starz Picks Up "Gaslit" the Untold Story of Martha Mitchell's Role in Exposing Watergate Starring Julia Roberts and Sean Penn
Matt Ross will direct and executive produce the high-profile series adapted from Slate's award-winning podcast "Slow Burn's" first season about Watergate with showrunner Robbie Pickering.

[02/22/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Cabras da Peste," New Brazilian Film, Premieres on Netflix - Watch the Trailer
A buddy cop movie genre with a Brazilian twist, the film has two policemen with opposite personalities working together to solve a crime and beat a criminal, while developing a very special friendship - in this case, to rescue the beloved Celestina.

[02/22/21 - 12:51 AM]
Netflix Confirmed Korean Original Stand-Up Comedy Special "Lee Su-geun: The Sense Coach"
The comedian they call an "ad-lib genius," Lee Su-geun, joins with Netflix to expand his scope to original stand-up comedy.

[02/21/21 - 08:31 PM]
"Jagame Thandhiram" to Exclusively Release on Netflix
Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film tells the story of Suruli, a nomadic gangster who has to choose between good and evil in a war for what one can truly call home.

[02/21/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: Coming Soon to HBO in 2021
"The Nevers," "Mare of Easttown," "Succession" Season 3, "Insecure" Season 5, "100 Foot Wave," "Tina," and more are coming soon to HBO.

[02/21/21 - 11:06 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share in Demo Victory
CBS however was the most-watched network on another low key evening.

[02/20/21 - 09:01 AM]
Nick Jonas to Pull Double Duty as "Saturday Night Live" Host and Musical Guest on Feb. 27
Jonas will perform his newly announced single, "Spaceman," due out February 25.

[02/20/21 - 08:01 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX Share Demo Honors
The Eye however remains the night's most-watched broadcaster overall.

[02/19/21 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 19
Updates include: Paramount+ eyes "Criminal Minds" revival series; Tom Riley joins Kristen Bell in Netflix's "The Woman in the House"; and Eve to star in ABC's drama pilot "Queens."

[02/19/21 - 02:13 PM]
"Holmes Family Effect" Airs as a Special Two-Night Event on Tuesday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 23 on FOX
The series follows TV icon and professional contractor Mike Holmes, his daughter, Sherry, and son, Michael, as they tackle their most important projects to date.

[02/19/21 - 02:00 PM]
discovery+ True Crime Highlights - Weeks of March 1 and March 8
Highlights include the specials "In Pursuit: The Missing" and "Unraveled: The Long Island Serial Killer" as well as the new series "The Deadly Type with Candice DeLong."

[02/19/21 - 01:49 PM]
The 2021 Apple TV+ Guide. New Year. New Movies. New Shows. New Seasons.
The streaming service recaps its nearly two dozen current offerings and future premieres.

[02/19/21 - 01:15 PM]
Marc Buhaj to Lead Unscripted Series and Specials for Disney Branded Television
A 14-year veteran of Disney, he will now oversee a nonfiction portfolio spanning documentaries and docu-series, unscripted formats, variety and specials for Disney+, and unscripted series and specials for Disney Channels.

[02/19/21 - 01:06 PM]
Unlock the Past, Uncover the Truth - Meet Detectives Molly McGee and Alex O'Connell When "The Gloaming" Premieres March 21 on Starz
The eight-episode series launches Sunday, March 21 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/19/21 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at New and Returning Apple Originals at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2021
Apple TV+ also revealed a glimpse at buzz-worthy, upcoming Apple Original series including "Foundation," "Mr. Corman" and "The Shrink Next Door."

[02/19/21 - 12:30 PM]
"Schmigadoon!," From Executive Producer Lorne Michaels and Starring Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key, to Premiere Globally This Summer on Apple TV+
The duo play a couple on a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship when they discover a magical town in which everyone is living in a studio musical from the 1940s.

[02/19/21 - 11:30 AM]
Nova "Looking for Life on Mars" Goes Inside the Mission to Search for Life on the Red Planet
The special premieres Wednesday, February 24 on PBS and will be available for streaming online and on the PBS video app.

[02/19/21 - 11:29 AM]
HBO Max Orders New Series "Subject to Change," An Original Idea from J.J. Abrams, with Executive Producer and Showrunner Jennifer Yale
This series follows a desperate college student who signs up for a clinical trial that begins a wild, harrowing, mind and reality-bending adventure.

[02/19/21 - 11:16 AM]
Acclaimed Apple Original Comedy "Mythic Quest," From Creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, Returns May 7, 2021
With the quarantine finally over, season two of "Mythic Quest" finds everyone back in the office (well, almost everyone), attempting to build upon the success of Raven's Banquet by launching an epic new expansion.

[02/19/21 - 10:50 AM]
Apple TV+ Reveals First Look at "Lisey's Story," From Creator Stephen King and Starring Academy Award Winner Julianne Moore and Golden Globe Award Winner Clive Owen
The eight-episode series will make its global debut this summer on Apple TV+.

[02/19/21 - 10:21 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer for Robert Kirkman's "Invincible"
The first three episodes of season one will premiere Friday, March 26, with new episodes available each Friday following, culminating in an action-packed season finale April 30.

[02/19/21 - 10:03 AM]
"South ParQ" Returns with "South ParQ Vaccination Special"
The hour-long supersized episode premieres on Wednesday, March 10 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/19/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "DOTA: Dragon's Blood" - Teaser - Netflix
The sweeping fantasy series based off of the DOTA2 universe tells the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world.

[02/19/21 - 09:30 AM]
Apple's Gripping Drama "The Mosquito Coast," Starring Justin Theroux and Melissa George, to Debut Globally April 30 on Apple TV+
The news was unveiled today at the Television Critics Association Winter 2021 Press Tour, along with a first look at the Apple Original series.

[02/19/21 - 09:06 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at Highly Anticipated Dramedy "Physical"
The 10-episode Apple Original series will make its global premiere this summer on Apple TV+.

[02/19/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Country Comfort" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After hitting the skids in her career, an aspiring country singer finds new life as a nanny for a handsome widower and his five charming children.

[02/19/21 - 08:49 AM]
"The Knick" and "Banshee" Come to HBO Max on Saturday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 23 Respectively
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[02/19/21 - 08:42 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS & FOX Split Demo Honors
The Eye's "Young Sheldon" and the Alphabet's "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" lead a competitive Thursday.

[02/19/21 - 08:27 AM]
Bravo's "Below Deck" Joins "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" for a Virtual Reunion on Monday, February 22, at 9PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen joins the My Seanna crew, Captain Lee, Eddie Lucas, Francesca Rubi, Rachel Hargrove, Elizabeth Frankini, Ashling Lorger, Izzy Wouters, James Hough, and Shane Coopersmith.

[02/19/21 - 08:02 AM]
Tom Hardy to Star in and Produce "Havoc" from Gareth Evans for Netflix
Evans has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix to produce and direct films for the studio for the next several years.

[02/19/21 - 06:59 AM]
"Zack Snyder's Justice League" Will Be Made Available Worldwide in All Markets Day and Date with the US on Thursday, March 18*
The exceptions are in China, France and Japan, where the release dates are to be determined.







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[07/15/26 - 08:28 AM]
NBC and Peacock Deliver Most-Watched WNBA Game of 2026 Season with Fever-Aces on "Sunday Night Basketball"
The July 12 game averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 2.64 million viewers on NBC and Peacock in primetime.

[07/15/26 - 08:05 AM]
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[07/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[07/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "A Child of My Own" - Official Trailer - Netflix
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[07/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Duck Dynasty: The Revival" - Season 2 Trailer - Hulu
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[07/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[07/15/26 - 08:01 AM]
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[07/15/26 - 07:31 AM]
Kevin Hart's "Cold as Balls" Brings 6 All New Episodes to Netflix This Summer
The new installment of episodes will be shot live at Fanatics Fest in New York.

[07/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "My Life with the Walter Boys" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a love triangle bombshell and family crisis rock The Walters, Jackie must navigate messy relationships and new personal ambitions in Silver Falls.

[07/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
Golf Channel Announces Cast for "Big Break x Good Good Presented by Golf Galaxy," Returning Tuesday, August 25 on Golf Channel
The popular reality competition series features 12 highly skilled golfers competing in a series of unique golf challenges to claim the "Big Break" title and a spot in the PGA Tour's Good Good Championship in November.

[07/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Start of Production on New Original Film, "The Christmas Yes List," Starring Danica McKellar and Sam Page, World Premiere Slated for Great American Christmas 2026
The heartwarming film is adapted from the novel by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Ferguson.

[07/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
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Season two will make its global debut on Apple TV with one episode on Wednesday, October 21, followed by a new episode weekly through Wednesday, December 9, 2026.

[07/15/26 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network Sets Broadcast Teams for 2026 ACC, Mountain West, and Pac-12 College Football Season
The CW's broadcast team for ACC games will once again be led by veteran broadcaster Thom Brennaman, who is returning for his third year as play-by-play announcer for CW Sports.

[07/15/26 - 02:01 AM]
Production Begins on "Queenpin"
The Netflix series is based on the novel of the same name by Ulises Bértolo and is freely inspired by the true story of the drug trafficker responsible for the largest cocaine seizure in Spain in the 1990s.

[07/14/26 - 05:18 PM]
ESPN Delivers Its Second Most-Watched Wimbledon Coverage
Saturday's Wimbledon Ladies Championship, a three-set victory for No. 9 Linda Noskova over No. 10 Karolina Muchova, averaged 1.9 million viewers, an increase of 48% compared to last year and ranking as ESPN's most-viewed women's championship ever.