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[04/22/21 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 22
Updates include: Maya Erskine lands role on "Obi-Wan Kenobi" at Disney+; HBO's 1980s Lakers project continues to expand cast; and Richard Lewis to return to "Curb Your Enthuiasm."

[04/22/21 - 03:30 PM]
Riz Ahmed and Viola Davis to Join 93rd Oscars(R) Cast
Ahmed and Davis round out the previously announced lineup that includes Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Bong Joon Ho, Don Cheadle, Bryan Cranston, Laura Dern, Harrison Ford, Regina King, Marlee Matlin, Rita Moreno, Joaquin Phoenix, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger and Zendaya.

[04/22/21 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Faith, Family, and Scandal - "Favorite Son" on BET+
Twin brothers in a gospel group struggle to find balance of life, love, faith, and religion while under the strict rule of their father, a megachurch Reverend.

[04/22/21 - 02:34 PM]
"Trying" Season 2 Launches May 21 on Apple TV+
The streaming service has pushed the show's return back a week from May 14.

[04/22/21 - 01:52 PM]
Sofia Alvarez to Adapt and Direct "Along for the Ride;" Emma Pasarow and Belmont Cameli to Star in Lead Roles
The Netfilx film is based on the YA novel of the same name from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen.

[04/22/21 - 01:08 PM]
Spectrum Originals to Debut Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) Nominated Team Robert and Michelle King's Series "The Bite" on May 21
The six-episode series follows the lives of two neighbors Rachel (Audra McDonald) and Lily (Taylor Schilling) as they embark on unprecedented times when a deadly new strain of a virus arrives.

[04/22/21 - 11:35 AM]
Video: "Stuck with You" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
The series returns to the streaming service on Thursday, May 6.

[04/22/21 - 11:02 AM]
Netflix Teams Up with Bubba Wallace for Documentary Series
The series follows NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace as he competes for the newly formed 23XI Racing team.

[04/22/21 - 11:01 AM]
Angelina Jolie in "Those Who Wish Me Dead," "Tenet," "In Treatment," New Dark Comedy Series "Hacks" and "Adventure Time: Distant Lands - Together Again" Arrive on HBO Max This May
Also on tap are a new season of "Gomorrah" and the Andrew Scott/Ruth Wilson-led film "Oslo."

[04/22/21 - 11:01 AM]
Bravo's "Summer House" Two-Part Reunion Begins Thursday, April 29th at 9:15 PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Lindsay Hubbard, Danielle Olivera, Carl Radke, Hannah Berner, Paige DeSorbo, Luke Gulbranson, and season newcomer Ciara Miller.

[04/22/21 - 10:02 AM]
Kouvr Annon, Nikita Dragun, Sienna Mae Gomez, Chase Hudson, Larri Merritt, Thomas Petrou, Alex Warren, and Jack Wright - a.k.a Hype House - Will Star in a New Unscripted Series for Netflix
The series will reveal a side of themselves (and their relationships) that we rarely see.

[04/22/21 - 10:01 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Expands to Victory for FOX
A full night of the reality competition puts the network on top in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/22/21 - 09:03 AM]
Angie Harmon Joins New Lifetime Unscripted Series "Cellmate Secrets" Debuting Fridays During Network's First Annual "Summer of Secrets" Following Enhanced Versions of Lifetime Original Movies
The series reveals new insights and information as former friends, guards, cellmates and lovers give first-hand accounts of their time with the famed felons and defendants.

[04/22/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Max Orders Docuseries "Take Out," Chronicling the Cultural Contributions and Unique Stories of Asian Restaurants from Award-Winning Journalist Lisa Ling
The six-part series follows Ling as she takes viewers behind the counter and into the lives of the people and families who run some of America's over 45,000 Asian restaurants.

[04/22/21 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Announces One Night Only Season One Marathon of Disney+ Original Series, "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," on Saturday, May 8
The break-free, one-time-only marathon will also feature sneak peeks of season two, a new musical number performed by Nini and Ricky, special messages from and fun facts about the cast, fan-favorite "Buspool Karaoke" music videos and much more.

[04/22/21 - 08:54 AM]
Annie Murphy Returns to Television in the Groundbreaking New Series "Kevin Can F**k Himself" Sunday, June 13 on AMC+ and Sunday, June 20 on AMC
The remaining episodes will continue to debut on AMC+ one week ahead of the AMC linear airings on Sundays at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/22/21 - 08:00 AM]
The 90 Day Universe Sizzles with New Series, "90 Day: Foody Call" Streaming on discovery+ May 29
Expect a dash of sass and a lot of fun when couples from the franchise invite you into their kitchens and dish on recipes for relationship success, all while preparing traditional meals from their home countries.

[04/22/21 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Fathom" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Watch as Dr. Michelle Fournet and Dr. Ellen Garland journey to opposite hemispheres on an undertaking as colossal as their humpback whale subjects - deciphering the complex communication of whales to uncover a culture in the oceans older than humankind.

[04/22/21 - 06:50 AM]
BET to Honor Earl "DMX" Simmons with Live Exclusive Coverage of His Homegoing Celebration and Special Programming on Sunday, April 25
In addition to the homegoing celebration, BET will air special programming that day to remember Simmons including a selection of films and documentaries starring or featuring the late recording artist and actor.

[04/22/21 - 06:17 AM]
"discovery+ Immersions" Launch Today with Special Long-Form, Premium Nature Programming in Celebration of Earth Day
The series features never-before seen footage from specials including "Sunrise Earth" and "North America," with 30-minute to 3-hour feeds focusing on animals and moments.

[04/22/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ruairi O'Connor, Sarah Catherine Hook, and Julian Hilliard, the film is coming June 4 to theaters and on HBO Max.

[04/22/21 - 06:00 AM]
Shudder Acquires Terrifying Thriller "The Boy Behind the Door"
The first feature from co-writers and directors Justin Powell and David Charbonier, the suspense thriller tells a gripping, powerful tale of survival and friendship in the face of evil.

[04/22/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "LOL: Last One Laughing" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
Santiago Segura hosts the Spain-based incarnation of the series, due on May 14.

[04/22/21 - 01:01 AM]
Helena Bergstrom's Film "Dancing Queens" Premieres on Netflix June 3
The story centers around Dylan Pettersson (Molly Nutley), a 23 year old girl from a small island in the Bohuslän archipelago with big dancing aspirations.

[04/21/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 21
Updates include: "Floor Is Lava," "Master of None" to return to Netflix; FOX's "Fantasy Island" reboot casts pair; and Ione Skye to visit NBC's "La Brea."

[04/21/21 - 01:44 PM]
Disney and Sony Pictures Entertainment Announce Unprecedented Post-Pay 1 Content Licensing Agreement
The deal covers theatrical releases from 2022-2026 and begins for each film following its Pay 1 TV window.

[04/21/21 - 01:02 PM]
"Robot Chicken" Takes on Riverdale High with "The Bleepin' Robot Chicken Archie Comics Special" on May 23
In the half-hour special, Archie faces the action-packed return of Josie and the Pussycats from outer space to Riverdale in this animated comedy.

[04/21/21 - 01:00 PM]
OWN's Peabody Award-Winning Drama "David Makes Man" Set to Premiere Tuesday, June 22nd at 9p ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network
Season two finds David in his 30s (played by Kwame Patterson), a rising businessman facing an opportunity that will change him and his community forever.

[04/21/21 - 12:00 PM]
Apple Orders "Number One on the Call Sheet," Two Groundbreaking Companion Documentaries Celebrating Black Leading Women and Men in Hollywood
Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Datari Turner, Dan Cogan, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Reginald Hudlin and Bryan Smiley are among the featured auspices.

[04/21/21 - 10:43 AM]
Hulu Originals' Series "How I Met Your Father," Starring Hilary Duff, from 20th Television Receives Straight-to-Series Order
"How I Met Your Mother" creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas will executive produce alongside Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger.

[04/21/21 - 10:36 AM]
Disney and Pixar's New Short "22 vs. Earth" Coming to Disney+ April 30
Set before the events of "Soul," the original short is directed by 21-year Pixar veteran Kevin Nolting.

[04/21/21 - 10:12 AM]
Julian Edelman Joins New Team at "Inside the NFL" for 2020-2021 Season
Edelman will join as an analyst when the series makes its debut on Paramount+ this September, kicking off its 43rd season on television.

[04/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for the Max Original "The Big Shot with Bethenny," Premiering April 29
In the series, the next generation of business moguls will compete for a chance to be second-in-command to business tycoon and Skinnygirl founder Bethenny Frankel, and win a coveted position working on her executive team.

[04/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K." - Trailer (Official) - A Hulu Original
An egomaniacal super villain struggles to maintain control of his evil organization after it is bought by a multinational tech company, all while juggling the needs of his demanding family.

[04/21/21 - 10:00 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Repeat "NCIS" Tops Charts for CBS
The network held off the competition among total viewers last night.

[04/21/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Oxygen" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After waking up in a cryogenic unit, Liz fights to survive and remember who she is before her oxygen runs out.

[04/21/21 - 08:30 AM]
Apple Original Films Announce Multiple Sundance Award Winner "CODA" to Premiere in Theaters and on Apple TV+ on Friday, Aug. 13
Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family - a CODA, child of deaf adults.

[04/21/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Jungle Beat: The Movie" Trailer - Netflix Futures
When a lost and lonely alien crash-lands on Earth, his new crew of talking animal friends helps him get back home - and try to save the world.

[04/21/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Unveils "Roku Originals" Brand, Bringing Bold, Fresh Entertainment to The Roku Channel
Content from the Quibi acquisition in January will be re-branded as "Roku Originals" and will be launched on The Roku Channel.

[04/21/21 - 03:31 AM]
Video: Sardar Ka Grandson Welcomes You to Their Family! Netflix Launches the Trailer of the Heartwarming Film
A grandmother's last wish, a dedicated grandson, and a heartwarming journey, Netflix's upcoming film Sardar Ka Grandson promises warmth, love, and celebration of the bonds within a large Punjabi family.

[04/21/21 - 01:01 AM]
"Ragnarok" Season 2 Is Coming to Netflix on May 27
The six part Norwegian language series is produced by SAM Productions, a Danish screenwriter-based production company.

[04/20/21 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 20
Updates include: Emilia Clarke latest on track to join Marvel Studios' "Secret Invasion"; Michael Cuesta, James Griffiths to helm ABC drama pilots; and Sonya Cassidy boards "The Man Who Fell to Earth" at Showtime.

[04/20/21 - 05:30 PM]
Gayle King and Norah O'Donnell to Anchor "The Chauvin Verdict," A Live, One-Hour Special on the Trial of a Minneapolis Police Officer for the Death of George Floyd
King will anchor the special, airing tonight at 10:00/9:00c on CBS, from Minneapolis and O'Donnell from Washington, D.C.

[04/20/21 - 05:16 PM]
Award-Winning Drama "Survivor's Remorse" to Air on BET Starting Wednesday, April 21
Starring Jessie T. Usher, RonReaco Lee, Erica Ash, Teyonah Parris, Tichina Arnold, and Mike Epps, the series centers around the lives of Cam Calloway and his family after he signs a pro-basketball contract and moves his family to Atlanta.

[04/20/21 - 05:12 PM]
OWN's Popular Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns for Its Fifth Season on a New Night Friday, May 14 at 10PM ET/PT
During its previous run on Fridays, the series which celebrates love stories from the Black community, was ranked #1 in its time slot across all cable with African American W25-54.

[04/20/21 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix Releases Viewership Figures for "Firefly Lane," "Cobra Kai," "Fate: The Winx Saga," "Ginny & Georgia," More
The streamer details its top films and series for the first quarter of 2021.

[04/20/21 - 02:04 PM]
CBS Opts for Repeats Tonight; Originals Pushed to Next Tuesday
"NCIS," "FBI" and "FBI: Most Wanted" will be back on April 27.

[04/20/21 - 12:01 PM]
Nathalie Kelley, Colin Donnell and Patti Murin Star in an All New Original Mystery "To Catch a Spy" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
The movie, due on June 20, is currently filming on location in Malta.

[04/20/21 - 11:32 AM]
Key Art Debut - A Hulu Original "Marvel's M.O.D.O.K."
"Marvel's M.O.D.O.K" premieres all episodes May 21, only on Hulu.

[04/20/21 - 10:36 AM]
Vice President Kamala Harris Joins discovery+ and NowThis Earth Day Climate Special, "Action Planet: Meeting the Climate Challenge"
The special will premiere on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, across Discovery's streaming service discovery+, and will then broadcast in primetime that evening on OWN at 9pm EST, Discovery at 10pm EST, and at 11pm EST on Science Channel.







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[11/12/26 - 07:01 AM]
Disney Entertainment Announces New Interactive Experience from Hulu and the Escape Game Inspired by Season 6 of "Only Murders in the Building," Opening Dec. 9 in New York
"Only Murders in London" returns December 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally.

[11/12/26 - 07:01 AM]
Apple TV Unveils First Look at "She's Fine," New Comedy Starring and Executive Produced by Elizabeth Banks
The 10-episode season premieres globally on Apple TV on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 with the first two episodes, followed by one episode every Wednesday until March 24, 2027.

[11/12/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Ray Gunn" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
Starring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits, Bobby Cannavale, Alan Tudyk, Matt Berry, Michelle Rodriguez, and more.

[11/12/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Maestro in Blue" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The fourth and final season premieres December 18, only on Netflix.

[11/12/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Russell Brand: Open Secret" - Announcement - Netflix
From comedy stardom to a criminal trial, this documentary charts Russell Brand's meteoric rise and steep fall following allegations of sexual offenses.

[11/11/26 - 04:44 PM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Ranks No. 1 in Late Night Every Week This Season
On Tuesday, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" marked the midterm elections with a special airing that garnered 2.38 million Total Viewers and shot to a 0.32 rating among Adults 18-49.

[11/11/26 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces "The Twilight Between Us," a New Period Romance Epic From the Makers of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" and "Queen of Tears"
The romance-action period drama follows Mu-yeong and Su-ryeon, heirs to two houses locked in a century-long feud, who are forced into marriage by royal decree - a union intended by the king to end generations of conflict, but one that soon spirals in unforeseen directions.

[11/11/26 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Gets Lit for the Holidays with "Christmas with Snoop"
The star-studded holiday party features appearances and musical performances from Wayne Brady, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Devine, Anelise Foxx, Jamie Foxx, Jane Handcock, October London, Craig Robinson, Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani and Martha Stewart.

[11/11/26 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Powers Into Winter 2027 with Global Franchise "Baywatch," Compelling New Drama "The Interrogator" and a Standout Lineup of Returning Hits
Newly announced return dates include "The Masked Singer" (January 6), "Extracted" (January 7), "Murder in a Small Town" (February 1), "Memory of a Killer" (February 1), and "Next Level Chef" (February 18).

[11/11/26 - 11:02 AM]
FX's "Adults" Renewed for Third Season
The renewal of the breakout ensemble comedy from Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw comes as Kronengold and Shaw have also set a new overall deal with FX Productions.

[11/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Trisha Paytas Is Playing Matchmaker in New Tubi Original Dating Series "Don't Date Alone with Trisha Paytas"
Each 30-minute episode follows one best friend as they vet three potential matches for their queer friend in a vibrant luxury setting, with help from none other than Trisha herself.

[11/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of November 2
"The Terminal List," "Campus Drivers," "Carrie," "Reacher," and "The Greatest" led all original series worldwide.

[11/11/26 - 10:29 AM]
FOX Entertainment Studios, Moriah Media, and Gal Gadot & Jaron Varsano's Pilot Wave Team Up for "Don't Feed the Lion" Screen Adaptation
Published by Arcadia Children's Books, "Don't Feed the Lion" follows Theo Kaplan, a 13-year-old soccer co-captain, his younger sister Annie and their classmate Gabe as their lives are upended when Theo's soccer hero posts an antisemitic message online that goes viral.

[11/11/26 - 10:04 AM]
Game On! Discovery Channel's All-New "Men v. Food" Kicks Off Tuesday, December 8 at 9PM ET/PT with a Towering Burger Challenge of Epic Proportions
Touching down in some of America's biggest football cities, the pair go head-to-head in the ultimate eating competitions as they tackle towering dishes and colossal creations in the battle for food glory.

[11/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Polymarket UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit Streaming Live on Paramount+ from Madison Square Garden This Saturday, November 14
Newly crowned undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane (14-2, 1 NC) makes his first title defense against No. 4-ranked contender Josh Hokit (10-0).