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[03/17/21 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 17
Updates include: "Justified" alums to re-team for new Elmore Leonard adaptation at FX; Alice Kremelberg to star in new season of USA's "The Sinner"; and Pam Dawber to recur on "NCIS."

[03/17/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Irul" - Official Trailer - Fahadh Faasil, Soubin Shahir, Darshana Rajendran - Malayalam Film
The movie takes the shape of an old-fashioned whodunit - the kind with mystery, suspense and a house which feels like a mousetrap.

[03/17/21 - 01:48 PM]
Netflix Acquires "He's All That" Starring TikTok Sensation Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan from Miramax
The film will reimagine the original plot of the 1999 teen classic "She's All That."

[03/17/21 - 12:07 PM]
Season One of "Joseline's Cabaret: Miami" Is Coming to WE tv on April 15th at 10 PM ET/PT
The series follows Joseline Hernandez in her hometown of Miami, as she creates a sensual cabaret featuring her own original music and a group of dancers who aren't quite ready to fall in line just yet.

[03/17/21 - 12:02 PM]
Syfy's "Resident Alien" Extends Its Stay on Earth with Season 2 Renewal
The 10-episode first season of "Resident Alien" will wrap on Wednesday, March 31.

[03/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
The Much-Anticipated Final Season of "Younger" to Premiere April 15 on Paramount+
The first four episodes will be available to stream at premiere, with the remaining eight episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

[03/17/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Girlfriend Experience" - Season 3 Official Trailer - Starz
The new season, due on May 2, is set amidst the London tech scene and focuses on Iris, a neuroscience major.

[03/17/21 - 10:23 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed for Second Season
"We launched this show in a pandemic, which made for a crazy, wonderful journey I never expected," said host Drew Barrymore.

[03/17/21 - 10:15 AM]
OWN's Award-Winning Hit Series "Iyanla: Fix My Life" to Conclude with Its Eighth Season
A two-hour farewell special will air on Saturday, May 22 showcasing all the memorable moments and never-before-seen footage from the series.

[03/17/21 - 10:06 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Top Charts in Viewers, Demos
The network's flagship series "NCIS" leads the night in both categories.

[03/17/21 - 09:47 AM]
Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Nominee, Lena Headey to Exec Produce and Star in Spectrum Originals, AMC Networks and Boat Rocker Studios' Sci-Fi Thriller "Beacon 23"
She will star in the series as Aster, a woman who mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space.

[03/17/21 - 09:47 AM]
Detroit Neighborhoods Get a Boost in the New HGTV Series "Bargain Block" Premiering Wednesday, April 14, at 9 PM ET/PT
Home renovation experts Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas fulfill their dream of restoring Motor City's iconic American neighborhoods one house at a time in the new series.

[03/17/21 - 09:31 AM]
Mindy Kaling Joins the Cast of Disney+ Original Series "Monsters at Work" from Disney Television Animation
Kaling will voice the role of Val Little, an enthusiastic member of the Monsters, Inc. Facilities Team (aka "MIFT").

[03/17/21 - 09:30 AM]
New Chefs on the Chopping Block and "High" Expectations in Store on Discovery+ Series "Chopped 420" and "Chopped Next Gen"
Ron Funches and Liza Kosh host the series, due on Tuesday, April 20 and Tuesday, May 25, respectively.

[03/17/21 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) to Exclusively Air "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Starring Oscar(R) Nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor
The series, which is moving to Showtime from ViacomCBS sibling Paramount+, is scheduled to begin production in London in April.

[03/17/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "My Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six longtime couples in different parts of the world share their decades-long love in these tender portraits filmed over the course of one year.

[03/17/21 - 08:40 AM]
Discovery Partners with Ellen DeGeneres in an Exclusive Multi-Year Deal to Produce Natural History Content Across All of Discovery's Platforms
In what will be the first time she has lent her voice to a documentary, DeGeneres will narrate "Endangered," which begins streaming April 22 on discovery+.

[03/17/21 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn" - Official Trailer - A Hulu Original
The feature documentary explores the rise and fall of one of the biggest corporate flameouts and venture capitalist bubbles in recent years - the story of WeWork, and its hippie-messianic leader Adam Neumann.

[03/17/21 - 08:02 AM]
Critically Acclaimed Acorn TV Original "Keeping Faith" Concludes with Final Season on Monday, April 12
New episodes will debut weekly on Mondays through May 10.

[03/17/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Arlo the Alligator Boy" Trailer - Netflix Futures
A wide-eyed boy, who is half human and half alligator, leaves his sheltered life in the swamp to search for his long lost father in New York City.

[03/17/21 - 05:51 AM]
The "Queens of Mystery" Team and Acorn TV Announce Production Is Underway on Series 2
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[03/16/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 16
Updates include: Adrien Brody to play Pat Riley in HBO's 1980s Los Angeles Lakers drama; Sinqua Walls cast in NBC's "At That Age"; and Tom Hiddleston to star in Apple's "The Essex Serpent."

[03/16/21 - 02:37 PM]
Showtime(R) Orders Drama Series "Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation" Executive Produced and Directed by Antoine Fuqua
Rooted in actual events, the series tells the story of the Zulu Empire chief Shaka and his unlikely rise to power, uniting multiple tribes across vast stretches of Africa in the early 19th century to transform his power into legend, on par with history's most seminal figures.

[03/16/21 - 01:14 PM]
"Malika the Lion Queen," A New Two-Hour Wildlife Special, Narrated by Golden Globe Winner, Academy Award Nominee, Star and Executive Producer of FOX's "9-1-1," Angela Bassett to Air Sunday, April 4, on FOX
Beginning April 18, the special will be available on FOX's free streaming platform, Tubi.

[03/16/21 - 12:31 PM]
New Netflix Comedy "The Upshaws" Starring Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps Premieres May 12
The streaming service releases first look images from the upcoming series.

[03/16/21 - 11:35 AM]
Video: Starz Unveils Trailer, Key Art and Premiere Date for Original Docuseries "Confronting a Serial Killer" from Oscar(R)-Nominated and Emmy(R)-Winning Filmmaker Joe Berlinger
The five-episode series is set to premiere on Sunday, April 18 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/16/21 - 11:02 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns March 27 with Three Back-to-Back Shows
Maya Rudolph, Daniel Kaluuya and Carey Mulligan are set to host in the coming weeks.

[03/16/21 - 11:01 AM]
Peacock Gives Series Order to Rian Johnson's "Poker Face" Starring Natasha Lyonne
Johnson will serve as creator, writer and director of the original series.

[03/16/21 - 10:59 AM]
HBO's "The Last Cruise" Debuts March 30
The film is a first-person account of the nightmare that transpired aboard the ill-fated Diamond Princess cruise ship, which set sail from Yokohama, Japan on January 20, 2020 in the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

[03/16/21 - 10:04 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Bachelor" Wraps Season on Top in Demos
ABC leads the night among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[03/16/21 - 10:02 AM]
"The Challenge: All Stars" to Debut Thursday, April 1, Exclusively on Paramount+
The nine-episode season will drop weekly, exclusively on Paramount+.

[03/16/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Season 4 of the Max Original, "The Great Pottery Throw Down," Premiering April 1
From the precariousness of firing, to the wonderous alchemy of glazes, each week the potters take on different pottery challenges; they make a cheese set, garden water feature, a sink, naked Raku vases, as well as mini at-the-wheel challenges against the clock.

[03/16/21 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Orders Streetwear Competition Series "The Hype" from Scout Productions
The eight-episode series features 10 streetwear professionals who will compete in challenges to prove they can talk the talk and deliver the product.

[03/16/21 - 09:16 AM]
Video: Peacock Sets Premiere Date for "Rutherford Falls" and Releases Official Trailer and Show Art
The comedy is about two lifelong best friends, Nathan Rutherford (Ed Helms) and Reagan Wells (Jana Schmieding), who find themselves at a crossroads - quite literally - when their sleepy town gets an unexpected wakeup call.

[03/16/21 - 09:16 AM]
"Birdgirl" Takes Flight April 4 on Adult Swim
A character spin-off from "Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law," the new show centers around Birdgirl and her misfit crime-fighting clan.

[03/16/21 - 09:03 AM]
Video: New Trailer - Hulu Original Docuseries "Sasquatch"
The three-part Hulu Original documentary series premieres on Tuesday, April 20, only on Hulu.

[03/16/21 - 09:00 AM]
TBS Orders New Dating Competition Series "The Big D" Hosted by JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers from "The Bachelorette"
The social experiment takes on the relationship space with a twist, following recent divorcees as they search for romance in paradise with one catch - their exes will be along for the journey.

[03/16/21 - 08:49 AM]
EPIX and Blumhouse Unveil Original Films Slate
The first film, "A House on the Bayou," from writer/director Alex McAulay, will commence production in late spring, with an eye towards a premiere on EPIX in December 2021.

[03/16/21 - 08:33 AM]
HGTV Greenlights Pilot "Renovation Impossible" (wt) Led by Discovery's "Garage Rehab" Star Russell J. Holmes
The pilot follows Russell and designer Paige Poupart as they help homeowners get their stalled reno plans on track with ingenious, dollar-stretching solutions.

[03/16/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Worn Stories" - Based on the Best Seller - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this funny, heartfelt and moving docuseries, real people unpack the fascinating and quirky stories around their most meaningful pieces of clothing.

[03/16/21 - 08:26 AM]
TV One's Critically-Acclaimed Docu-Series' "Unsung" and "Uncensored" Return with Morris Day and Teddy Riley This Sunday, March 21 at 9 P.M. ET/8C
This season, fans are treated to a sneak-peek look at episodes with the new digital series, "Unwind with Syleena Johnson."

[03/16/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Concrete Cowboy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Inspired by the novel "Ghetto Cowboy" by G. Neri, the film is directed by Ricky Staub and co-stars Jharrel Jerome, Byron Bowers, Lorraine Toussaint and Clifford "Method Man" Smith.

[03/16/21 - 08:01 AM]
"The Mighty Ducks" Trilogy Is Now Streaming on Hulu and ESPN+ Ahead if Series Premiere of "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" on Disney+ on March 26
This marks the first time movies have been programmed across The Disney Bundle to support an original series premiere on one of the three streaming services.

[03/16/21 - 07:19 AM]
Kevin Hart & The Plastic Cup Boyz Set to Star in "Kevin Hart's Muscle Car Crew," The New Original Automotive Series Coming to MotorTrend's Streaming Service
Production is currently underway with the series, produced by Propagate Content's Big Breakfast and HartBeat Productions, scheduled to premiere in the third quarter of 2021.

[03/16/21 - 07:03 AM]
Production Begins in Vancouver on Disney's Live-Action "Peter Pan & Wendy"
Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Ever Anderson, Alexander Molony and Jim Gaffigan star in the film, which will premiere on Disney+ in 2022.

[03/16/21 - 06:00 AM]
Pop Culture-Driving, Award-Winning, Pulse-Racing and Critically Acclaimed Drama "Killing Eve" to Conclude with Upcoming Fourth Season
The company is working with partner Sid Gentle Films Ltd. to develop a number of potential spinoff ideas to extend the show's iconic universe.

[03/16/21 - 05:00 AM]
Starzplay, Pantaya and The Mediapro Studio Announce "Express" Series Cast and Production Start in Madrid with First Look Image
"Express" tells the story of a criminal psychologist, Bárbara (Maggie Civantos), and her family after she becomes the victim of one of the newest, virally spreading forms of violent crime... express kidnappings.

[03/16/21 - 03:04 AM]
Oscar-Nominated Short-Film "The Present" Will Be Streaming on Netflix on March 18th
The short movie centers around a Palestinian man and his young daughter who set out in the West Bank to buy his wife a gift, showcasing the struggles they go through between soldiers, segregated roads, and checkpoints.

[03/15/21 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 15
Updates include: NBC cancels "World of Dance" after four seasons; Kingsley Ben-Adir cast in "Secret Invasion" at Marvel Studios; and Elisha "EJ" Williams to lead "The Wonder Years" reboot at ABC.

[03/15/21 - 11:01 PM]
Video: "New Gods: Nezha Reborn" - Official Trailer - Netflix
While living as an ordinary deliveryman and motor racing fan, Nezha encounters old nemeses and must rediscover his powers to protect his loved ones.







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[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.

[11/14/24 - 11:14 AM]
Reality Legends and Rookies Face Off Against a New Banker When NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Joe Manganiello returns as host and the Banker's ultimate game master.

[11/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films' Family-Friendly "Blink" to Debut Dec. 16 and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The feature documentary from directors Edmund Stenson and Oscar and BAFTA Award-winner Daniel Roher was released in over 250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada by Walt Disney Studios in October.