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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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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.