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[03/24/21 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 24
Updates include: Disney+ greenlights "National Treasure" TV series; Alexander Siddig boards Apple's "Shantaram"; and David Duchovny brings "Truly Like Lightning" to Showtime.

[03/24/21 - 06:20 PM]
TNT Orders "Rhodes to the Top" - A Look Inside the Lives of AEW Power Couple Cody & Brandi Rhodes
The new unscripted series will go inside the lives of Cody and Brandi as they navigate their growing family while building AEW's global wrestling empire.

[03/24/21 - 01:22 PM]
Lifetime Expands Global "Harry & Meghan" Franchise with Greenlight of Third Movie "Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace" Premiering Worldwide Fall 2021
Casting is currently underway with production set to begin this spring for a worldwide debut later this year.

[03/24/21 - 01:15 PM]
CBS Adds a Third Series to Its Successful "FBI" Brand from Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer Dick Wolf
The network also announced the renewals of "FBI" and "FBI: Most Wanted" for the 2021-2022 broadcast season.

[03/24/21 - 12:39 PM]
Discovery Announces Month-Long Slate of Multi-Platform Programming in Honor of Earth Day
In addition to original documentary programming launching on discovery+, the definitive non-fiction, real-life subscription streaming service, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet will celebrate our natural world with marathons of some of our most beloved and award-winning series.

[03/24/21 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Becomes English-Language U.S. Home Of Argentina's Liga Profesional de Futbol
Beginning Friday, March 26, Paramount+ will stream all 423 remaining matches in 2021.

[03/24/21 - 12:09 PM]
93rd Oscars(R) Production Team Welcomes New Talent and Show Veterans
Producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh today announced 14 key members of the production team.

[03/24/21 - 11:50 AM]
PBS and Twin Cities PBS Announce New Series, "America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston" (w.t.), Premiering Spring 2022
The series will follow Thurston on an adventure-filled journey to explore the diverse array of regions across the U.S. and how those landscapes shape the way Americans work, play and interact with the outdoors.

[03/24/21 - 11:41 AM]
ESPN and ABC Announce Commentator Teams for the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
For the third consecutive year, ESPN and ABC will provide distinct primetime presentations on Day 1 and 2.

[03/24/21 - 10:37 AM]
Netflix Announces "Beef," New Lee Sung Jin Series Starring Oscar Nominee Steven Yeun and Ali Wong from A24
The 10-episode series follows two people who let a road rage incident burrow into their minds and slowly consume their every thought and action.

[03/24/21 - 10:32 AM]
Valkommen, "Backstrom" - Acorn TV Sets US Premiere of Swedish Detective Drama on Monday, April 26
Evert Bäckström (Kjell Bergqvistist) is a respected detective, famed for having an unparalleled world record for solving murder cases.

[03/24/21 - 10:08 AM]
Singer, Actress and Design Enthusiast Raven-Symone to Star in HGTV Pilot "What Not to Design" (wt)
Based on the wildly popular TLC show "What Not to Wear," the pilot follows Raven and her team of experts, designer Nina Ferrer and craftsman James Worsham, as they lead a style intervention to overhaul home design disasters.

[03/24/21 - 10:03 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Puts NBC on Top in Demos
An all-repeat CBS however leads the night among total viewers.

[03/24/21 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network and HBO Max Acquire "Wellington Paranormal"
A spin-off of the vampire mockumentary film "What We Do in the Shadows," from award-winning creators Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, the New Zealand based series will make its U.S. broadcast debut on The CW.

[03/24/21 - 09:46 AM]
Facebook Watch Announces the Return of Acclaimed "Red Table Talk" with Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris on March 31
The season premieres Wednesday, March 31 at 9am PT / 12pm ET with new episodes streaming weekly.

[03/24/21 - 09:39 AM]
Gunpowder & Sky Enters Two-Year First-Look Deal with HBO Max and HBO
Gunpowder & Sky has signed a two-year deal with HBO Max and HBO with a first-look at the studio's rapidly-expanding library of documentaries and docuseries.

[03/24/21 - 09:31 AM]
"People (the TV Show!)" Renewed Through 2023-2024 Season
The show has seen a 12.2% increase in household ratings and a 12% increase in 25-54, with ratings in the top tier of all news magazines, most of which have been on the air for decades.

[03/24/21 - 09:05 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils World Premiere of Captivating Documentary, "Cher & The Loneliest Elephant"
The global superstar lends the power of her celebrity and her enormous drive to a cause that grew out of a global social media campaign, backed by expert wildlife veterinarians, animal aid groups and sanctuary owners.

[03/24/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: EPIX Releases Trailer for True-Crime Series "Fall River"
In 1979 - almost 90 years after infamous, accused murderer Lizzie Borden's notorious acquittal - Fall River, Massachusetts would become home to another terrifying series of crimes.

[03/24/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO's "Our Towns," A Panoramic Yet Intimate Look at Small Towns Throughout America, Debuts April 13
Based on the bestselling book by journalists James and Deborah Fallows, the visually stunning feature documentary spotlights ingenious local initiatives and explores how a sense of community and common language of change can help people and towns find a different path to the future.

[03/24/21 - 08:03 AM]
Restaurateur Todd Graves and Celebrity Friends Help Save Family-Owned Restaurants on New discovery+ Series "Restaurant Recovery"
Guests include multi-hyphenates Nelly and Snoop Dogg, actor Rob Schneider, football's Archie Manning, Roquan Smith and Michael Thomas, the Rebirth Brass Band, Grammy-Award winning group La Mafia, and basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal.

[03/24/21 - 08:02 AM]
CBS Sports Secures Exclusive English-Language Coverage of Concacaf Men's World Cup Qualifiers
Up to 79 matches will stream live on Paramount+ and CBS Sports has the ability to air select matches on linear platforms.

[03/24/21 - 08:00 AM]
Apple's Critically Acclaimed Comedy "Trying" Returns for Season Two on Friday, May 14 Exclusively on Apple TV+
The series, which has been renewed for a third season, will premiere new episodes weekly, every Friday, exclusively on Apple TV+.

[03/24/21 - 07:55 AM]
Video: "Big Shot" - Official Trailer - Disney+
The John Stamos-led original launches Friday, April 16 on the streaming service.

[03/24/21 - 07:04 AM]
It's a Match Made in Ireland Joanna Garcia Swisher and Allen Leech Star in "As Luck Would Have It," A New, Original Movie Premiering April 10, on Hallmark Channel
Filmed entirely on location in Ireland, the movie is part of the network's annual "Spring Fling" programming event.

[03/24/21 - 07:03 AM]
British Chinese Director Wayne Che Yip Joins Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Television Series
Yip joins the international ensemble cast, currently filming in New Zealand, to direct four episodes.

[03/24/21 - 07:00 AM]
WarnerMedia Extends Relationship with Issa Rae with Five-Year Overall Deal
The deal is exclusive to WarnerMedia for all forms of television, to include HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, and a first-look for features with Warner Bros. Pictures Group, New Line and HBO Max.

[03/24/21 - 06:45 AM]
Acorn TV Commission in Co Production with ZDF Expectation's New UK Mystery Drama "The Chelsea Detective" Starring Adrian Scarborough
Acorn TV will feature its world premiere in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, among others in 2022.

[03/24/21 - 06:33 AM]
Peacock Unveils First-Look Photo of Irreverent, Anarchic and Joyful Music Comedy "We Are Lady Parts" from Nida Manzoor
The series follows a Muslim female punk band - called Lady Parts - who are on a mission to find a lead guitarist and maybe, just maybe, get a proper gig.

[03/24/21 - 06:16 AM]
Video: "Stowaway" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Shamier Anderson and Toni Collette star in the film, due on April 22.

[03/24/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "K-Pop Evolution" - Trailer
The seven-part series from YouTube Originals premieres Wednesday, March 31.

[03/24/21 - 06:01 AM]
New York Yankees, Amazon, and YES Network Announce 21 Games Will Stream on Prime Video in 2021
The first Yankees game on Prime Video is scheduled for Sunday, April 18, when the Yankees host the Tampa Bay Rays.

[03/24/21 - 02:42 AM]
Video: "La Leyendade De Sergio Ramos" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Sport
The series returns Friday, June 18 on the streaming service.

[03/23/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 23
Updates include: Sherri Shepherd to star in ABC's "Black Don't Crack"; David Thewlis tapped for HBO's "Landscapers"; and Evan Peters to lead Netflix's "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story."

[03/23/21 - 02:30 PM]
David E. Talbert and Lyn Sisson-Talbert's Golden Alchemy Create Partnership with Netflix
The deal follows the success of "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey," Netflix's first original live-action musical.

[03/23/21 - 01:01 PM]
Taylor Cole, Jack Turner, Rukiya Bernard and Dewshane Williams Reunite for "One Perfect Wedding" a New, Original Movie Premiering April 3, on Hallmark Channel
The original movie is part of the network's annual "Spring Fling" programming event.

[03/23/21 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Documentary Films' Groundbreaking Series "Exterminate All the Brutes," From Acclaimed Filmmaker Raoul Peck, Debuts April 7
All four episodes of the series will be available to stream on HBO Max on April 7 to coincide with the linear premiere.

[03/23/21 - 12:31 PM]
Warner Bros.' "Mortal Kombat," Kate Winslet in Limited Series "Mare of Easttown," New Comedy Series "Made for Love" Arrive on HBO Max This April
Other highlights include "The Big Shot with Bethenny," "Ellen's Next Great Designer," "Generation Hustle" and "Wahl Street."

[03/23/21 - 12:02 PM]
New AMC+ Original "Spy City" Starring Dominic Cooper Joins April Lineup
Also on tap are "The Walking Dead: Episode Diaries," featuring never-before-seen interviews from the cast and creators.

[03/23/21 - 11:59 AM]
HBO Sketch Comedy Series "A Black Lady Sketch Show" Returns April 23
Joining the cast this season are featured players Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend, and returning this season are core cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Ashley Nicole Black.

[03/23/21 - 11:40 AM]
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Announces Updates to Summer Film Release Schedule
The announcement updates rollout details for the forthcoming Disney live-action "Cruella," Marvel Studios' "Black Widow," and Disney and Pixar's "Luca," and also includes revised premiere dates for several other titles.

[03/23/21 - 11:25 AM]
Duff Goldman and a Fantastical Cast of Puppets from The Jim Henson Company Take Audiences on a Fascinating Food-Science Adventure on the discovery+ Original Series "Duff's Happy Fun Bake Time"
Each of the six half-hour episodes is a flavorful adventure that goes beyond food rules and recipes to discover how ingredients work together to create delicious dishes and desserts.

[03/23/21 - 11:05 AM]
discovery+ Acquires More Than 250 Hours of All3Media International Content in Non-Scripted Deal Covering Four Continents
The acquisition includes "Race Across the World", "Naked Attraction," "The Undateables" and titles from All3Media International's Gordon Ramsay portfolio.

[03/23/21 - 10:54 AM]
Attention Every Pony! "My Little Pony: Pony Life" Season 2 Debuts on Discovery Family Channel April 10
The eOne produced series will also stream live and on demand on Discovery Family GO, the network's TV Everywhere app.

[03/23/21 - 10:51 AM]
Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers and Luke Macfarlane to Star in Netflix's Holiday Rom-com "Single All the Way"
Desperate to avoid his family's judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to join him for the holidays and pretend that they're now in a relationship.

[03/23/21 - 10:20 AM]
"Snowfall" Renewed for Fifth Season on FX
Five episodes remain in the current 10-episode fourth season, which airs Wednesdays on FX and available for streaming the next day on FX on Hulu.

[03/23/21 - 10:13 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominee Naomie Harris to Star in Showtime(R) Drama "The Man Who Fell to Earth"
Harris will play Justin Falls, a brilliant scientist and engineer who must conquer her own demons in the race to save two worlds.

[03/23/21 - 10:10 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Stays on Top with NCAA Coverage
The network's presentation of the Men's Basketball Tournament leads the night in all categories.

[03/23/21 - 10:02 AM]
"Judge Jerry" Renewed for Third Season in National Syndication
"I couldn't be more excited for this new season where our audience gets an even closer look into the conflicts and drama of some very intense and outrageous disputes," said Springer.

[03/23/21 - 09:48 AM]
Series Order Announcement: Hulu Original "Koala Man"
In the animated family comedy, the patriarch lives a not-so-secret identity of Koala Man, an Australian suburban superhero with no powers but a burning passion to snuff out petty crime and bring order to the community.







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[04/26/24 - 12:07 PM]
Oxygen True Crime's "Accident, Suicide or Murder" Returns for a Fifth Season on Saturday, May 18 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
The series explores the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths that either initially appear to be an accident, suicide or murder.

[04/26/24 - 12:00 PM]
The "2024 American Music Awards" to Air for the First Time on CBS, Sunday, Oct. 6
The AMAs celebrate the year's top achievements in music determined by the fans, for the fans.

[04/26/24 - 11:40 AM]
#1 and #2 Court Shows "Judge Judy" and "Hot Bench" Renewed Through 2025-26 in 95% of the Country
"Hot Bench" was reupped for two more years by CBS Stations in major markets, as well as stations owned by Sinclair, Nexstar, Tegna, Scripps, FOX Stations, Gray and Weigel.

[04/26/24 - 11:00 AM]
The Word-Twisting Game Show "Lingo," Hosted By RuPaul Charles, to Premiere Friday, May 24 on CBS
Host RuPaul Charles brings his one-of-a-kind personality to this clever, competitive and unpredictable game where teams of two face off in fast-paced puzzle rounds to guess letters that reveal seemingly simple words.

[04/26/24 - 09:33 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "Apartment 7A," A New Original Film Starring Golden Globe Winner Julia Garner, to Premiere This Fall
Set in 1965 New York City, the film tells the story prior to the legendary horror classic Rosemary's Baby, exploring what happened in the apartment before Rosemary moved in.

[04/26/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: China Anne Mcclain & Kylie Cantrall Perform "What's My Name (Red Version)" from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" Soundtrack in New Music Video
"Descendants: The Rise of Red" premieres Friday, July 12 exclusively on Disney+, followed by a special encore on Friday, August 9, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel.

[04/26/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of the Neanderthals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film takes viewers on a journey from their preconceptions of Neanderthals as a dim-witted creature to a complex and creative people, through the lens of a unique, ongoing excavation and a landmark new discovery - the best-preserved Neanderthal skeleton found in over a quarter century.

[04/25/24 - 02:31 PM]
On the Heels of "The Daily Show's" Huge Ratings Growth, The Emmy Award-Winning Franchise Expands Its All-Star News Team
The show enlists Troy Iwata, Josh Johnson, and Grace Kuhlenschmidt as Correspondents.

[04/25/24 - 01:01 PM]
Greed, Lust and Wrath Turn Deadly in New Oxygen True Crime Series "Sins of the South" Premiering Sunday, May 12th at 8:00 PM ET/PT
With a deliciously delightful Southern inflected narration, each of the 12-hour-long episodes unravel the twists and turns of a?real-life?murder, highlighting the disturbing crimes of the?South and the wickedness that led to it.

[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
ABC's "Will Trent" Continues Momentum as Series Logs Highest Total Viewer Audience to Date and Highest Adults 18-49 Rating in Over a Year
After 35 days of viewing on ABC, Hulu and digital platforms, "Will Trent" continues its ratings climb in episode three of season two, growing to 11.23 million Total Viewers and marking its highest multiplatform telecast to date.

[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
In season three, a series of explosions rock Kingstown and its citizens, as a new face of the Russian mob sets up shop in the city, and a drug war rages inside and outside prison walls.