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    [friday, june 18, 2021]    
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[06/18/21 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 18
Updates include: Netflix nixes "Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!" after one season; Annie Ilonzeh to lead NBC's "Getaway"; and Amazon reportedly lands Marvel's "Silk" TV series from Sony Pictures Television.

[06/18/21 - 01:03 PM]
Bravo's "Married to Medicine" Three-Part Reunion Begins Sunday, June 27 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore,?Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush Harris, Anila Sajja and friend Quad Webb for an in-person reunion.

[06/18/21 - 11:43 AM]
ABC Is No. 1 Entertainment Network for 2nd Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC further spins the numbers for the week of June 7-13.

[06/18/21 - 10:40 AM]
AMC Networks Unveils New Content Initiative Designed to Get People Talking About Important (and Sometimes Difficult) Issues
AMC Networks today unveiled a new content initiative that invites conversation around difficult issues, from dated content in classic movies to timely documentaries.

[06/18/21 - 10:07 AM]
Summer Fun & Games Drives ABC to Win Sunday in Total Viewers
ABC further spins the numbers for Sunday, June 13.

[06/18/21 - 10:05 AM]
Get Ready to Go Inside the L.A. Lakers with Netflix
Mindy Kaling and Elaine Ko have created a comedy series inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and team that collectively run one of the most iconic franchises in sports.

[06/18/21 - 09:09 AM]
Discovery's Emmy Nominated Series "Serengeti" Returns for Second Season July 18 on Discovery and discovery+
The ground-breaking series highlights the majestic animals who call the Serengeti their home and their day-to-day lives living together.

[06/18/21 - 09:02 AM]
discovery+ Announces July Programming Slate
New additions include the investigative series "Citizen P.I." and the original film "Song of the Shark."

[06/18/21 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Will Release "Jolt" on Prime Video July 23rd, 2021
Bobby Cannavale, Jai Courtney, Laverne Cox, David Bradley, Ori Pfeffer, with Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci also star in the film, from director Tanya Wexler.

[06/18/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Johnny Test" New Series Trailer - Netflix Futures
How much trouble could one imaginative boy, his faithful dog and two science-loving sisters possibly get into?

[06/18/21 - 07:01 AM]
BET Celebrates Father's Day with Special Programming Dedicated to Iconic Dads in Pop Culture
Beginning Sunday, June 20 at 9 AM ET/PT, BET will highlight the joys and challenges of parenting in today's world with a hand-picked roster of entertaining series, movies, and specials dedicated to dads around the world.

[06/18/21 - 06:01 AM]
Launch of Roku Originals Drives Record Two-Week Streaming Period for The Roku Channel
Furthermore, the top 10 most watched programs on The Roku Channel were all Roku Originals in this two-week period.

[06/17/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 17
Updates include: FOX's "The Moodys," Netflix's "Grand Army" get the axe; Patrick Fugit boards HBO Max's "Love and Death"; and Showtime's "Let the Right One In" pilot fills out cast.

[06/17/21 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Never Have I Ever" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
A new love life, a new classmate and new reasons to bicker with mom give Devi plenty more ways to make courageous moves... and questionable decisions.

[06/17/21 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Deep" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Four insomniac med school students are lured into a neuroscience experiment that spirals out of control - and must find a way out before it's too late.

[06/17/21 - 06:13 PM]
The CW Slates "All American: Homecoming" Backdoor Pilot for Monday, July 5
Look for the "All American" spin-off to formally launch in midseason 2022.

[06/17/21 - 01:00 PM]
Season One Production Begins on New CBS Original Series "NCIS: Hawai'i" with a Traditional Hawaiian Blessing on Oahu
Series stars Vanessa Lachey, Noah Mills, Jason Antoon, Yasmine Al-Bustami and Tori Anderson, as well as the producers and crew, participated.

[06/17/21 - 12:51 PM]
Video: "The Hype" - First Look - HBO Max
The series, due this summer, features 10 streetwear professionals who will compete in challenges to prove they can talk the talk and deliver the product.

[06/17/21 - 12:38 PM]
MTV's "Families of the Mafia" Returns Thursday, July 15 at 9PM ET/PT
This upcoming season introduces two new families, the Nayfelds and the Cutolos, who are on a mission to find their meaning and purpose after life in the mafia underworld.

[06/17/21 - 12:21 PM]
Power Couple Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert Serve Relationship Goals on E!'s New Series "We Got Love Teyana & Iman" Premiering Thursday, September 2nd
A special half hour first look of the series will air on Sunday, June 20 at 10:00/9:00c.

[06/17/21 - 12:00 PM]
Video: "Archibald's Next Big Thing Is Here" - Season 3 Trailer
The animated series returns with new episodes of Thursday, July 15.

[06/17/21 - 11:15 AM]
BET Celebrates Juneteenth and the Resilience of the African American Spirit with a Curated Compilation of Uplifting Long and Short-Form Content Under Its "Content for Change" Initiative
Starting at Noon ET/PT, the network will showcase Black achievement across all platforms and will celebrate the national commemoration of the abolition of slavery in the United States with social justice-themed episodes of series, inspirational films and short-form content.

[06/17/21 - 11:00 AM]
ABC and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2026, Marking an Exceptional 20-Year Commitment
The network will remain the home of "The CMA Awards" - Country Music's Biggest Night(TM), as well as CMA broadcast specials "CMA Fest" and "CMA Country Christmas," through 2026.

[06/17/21 - 10:46 AM]
Sebastian Maniscalco Combines His Passion for Comedy and Food in New Series "Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco" on discovery+
The series premieres Thursday, August 12 on discovery+ with three episodes and the remaining episodes will roll out every Thursday for the following four weeks.

[06/17/21 - 10:40 AM]
Peacock Celebrates Pride Month with Exclusive Concert Event "Miley Cyrus Presents Stand by You" Dropping Friday, June 25
The hourlong concert event, filmed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, will feature Cyrus performing an array of her hits and putting her creative spin on beloved classics.

[06/17/21 - 10:33 AM]
MTV Greenlights Critically-Acclaimed Competition Franchise "The Challenge" for Season 37
Longtime host TJ Lavin revealed the news today in a video message from set in Croatia.

[06/17/21 - 10:10 AM]
Academy Award Nominee Demian Bichir, Dominic Mariche, Adriel Manzano, and Isabella Patron Join Jonas Cuaron "Chupa"
While visiting his family in Mexico, teenage Alex (Dominic Mariche) gains an unlikely companion when he discovers a young chupacabra hiding in his grandpa's shed.

[06/17/21 - 09:33 AM]
Video: "Sintonia's" Cast Celebrates the End of 2nd Season Shooting in an Exclusive Video - Check It Out!
The second season is full of news, including a new character in the main cast, Mc Luzi, played by the singer and actress Fanieh.

[06/17/21 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Max Renews Ballroom Competition Series "Legendary" for a Third Season
Seasons one and two are available on HBO Max, including the season two finale, which features a showstopping performance by Megan Thee Stallion.

[06/17/21 - 09:18 AM]
Nickelodeon Introduces "The Patrick Star Show" and "Middlemost Post," Debuting Back to Back Friday, July 9
Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, each series will continue to rollout new episodes Friday nights on Nickelodeon and debut internationally in the fall.

[06/17/21 - 09:16 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Reimagined "Highway to Heaven" Movie Series Starring Jill Scott and Barry Watson Starting Fall 2021
In cooperation with Cindy Landon and the Michael Landon Estate, the wheel of movies are inspired by the highly-rated 80s drama that ran over 100 episodes between 1984-1989.

[06/17/21 - 09:04 AM]
Animal Planet's "North Woods Law" Returns to New Hampshire for an All-New Season This Summer Beginning Sunday, June 20 at 9PM ET/PT
From the White Mountains of the Appalachians to the rocky shores of the Atlantic Ocean, the Conservation Officers of New Hampshire Fish and Game work endlessly to preserve and protect the natural resources of the Granite State.

[06/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Look Teaser for "Titans" Season Three, Debuting August 12
The first three episodes of season three will premiere on Thursday, August 12 with subsequent episodes launching weekly every Thursday through October 21.

[06/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
Disney Channel Is Nuts for "Kiff," New Original Animated Buddy-Comedy from South African Creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal Gets Series Greenlight
The series follows Kiff, an optimistic squirrel whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend Barry, a sweet and mellow bunny.

[06/17/21 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Reveals Season 11 Synopsis and New Images for "The Walking Dead"
As previously announced, the series returns Sunday, August 22 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/17/21 - 08:39 AM]
Netflix New Brazilian Comedy Series with Starpower Cast Starts Production
Netflix's new comedy series will showcase the funniest side of Brazilian families from different cities of the country.

[06/17/21 - 08:30 AM]
A New Mystery Awaits! Nelvana and Lambur Productions Greenlight Season 2 of "The Hardy Boys"
Season 2 will premiere on Hulu in the U.S. and YTV in Canada in 2022.

[06/17/21 - 08:27 AM]
Streaming This July on the Masterpiece Prime Video Channel: "Professor T" Starring "Bridgerton's" Ben Miller and the All New Season of the Award-Winning Crime-Thriller "Unforgotten"
Look for both seasons to launch on Sunday, July 11.

[06/17/21 - 08:00 AM]
Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd Star in Highly Anticipated Apple Original Limited Series "The Shrink Next Door," Premiering Globally Friday, November 12 on Apple TV+
Inspired by true events, "The Shrink Next Door" details the bizarre relationship between psychiatrist to the stars Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf (played by Rudd) and his longtime patient Martin "Marty" Markowitz (played by Ferrell).

[06/17/21 - 07:52 AM]
New Vice Series "Betraying the Badge" Premieres on Monday, July 19th at 10pm
The docuseries explores some of the most explosive police corruption cases in the U.S. Personal, character-driven stories of cops who went from upholding the law to breaking it, told by the people who lived through it.

[06/17/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Robin Robin" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Your first look at "Robin Robin," a future Christmas classic from Aardman Animation.

[06/17/21 - 07:00 AM]
"The Beatles: Get Back," A Disney+ Original Documentary Series Directed by Peter Jackson, to Debut Exclusively on Disney+ for the Thanksgiving Holidays
Because of the wealth of tremendous footage Peter Jackson has reviewed, which he has spent the past three years restoring and editing, "The Beatles: Get Back" will be presented as three separate episodes.

[06/17/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Young Royals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.

[06/17/21 - 05:33 AM]
Disney+'s "This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular" to Premiere on YouTube and Facebook on June 27
The concert will feature one-of-a-kind musical performances of songs from the iconic movies and series available to stream on Disney+, reinterpreted through a LGBTQ+ lens.

[06/17/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "How I Became a Superhero" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a world where humans and superheroes coexist, a lone wolf cop teams up with a bright detective to dismantle a dark plot to extract superpowers.

[06/17/21 - 01:50 AM]
Animated Anthology "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" from Leading African Creators Set to Release on Disney+ in 2022
This animated anthology brings together a new wave of animation stars to take you on a wildly entertaining ride into Africa's future.

[06/17/21 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Sophie: A Murder in West Cork" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A shocking murder in rural Ireland sets off an increasingly convoluted quest for justice that spans decades and cuts across national borders.

[06/16/21 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 16
Updates include: Chris Lowell cast in Hulu's "How I Met Your Father"; Alissa Neubauer named showrunner of FOX's "Call Me Kat"; and Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Stephan James among latest tapped for Apple's "Surface."

[06/16/21 - 03:00 PM]
Video: "Murder by the Coast" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1999, teen Rocío Wanninkhof is murdered. Her mother's ex-partner, Dolores Vázquez, is suspected. Did she do it? A second victim reveals the truth.

[06/16/21 - 01:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces New Docu-Series "UFO" from Emmy(R) Winner J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot
Showtime will release all four episodes of the new series to its subscribers at midnight on Sunday, August 8, prior to its on-air debut that night at 9 p.m. ET/PT.







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[06/18/26 - 03:01 PM]
"Bet" Season 2 Sets Additional Cast and Starts Production in Toronto
Season 1 reached the global top 10 on Netflix in 77 countries and spent three weeks on the list with over 10 million views during that time.

[06/18/26 - 03:00 PM]
AMC Global Media's Critically Acclaimed Drama, "The Audacity," Commences Season 2 Production
Production of the eight-episode second season is underway in Vancouver, Canada, with the series returning to AMC and AMC+ in 2027.

[06/18/26 - 02:47 PM]
Stars Shine Bright on FOX as Strong FIFA World Cup 2026 Viewership Continues
9,082,000 viewers witnessed Lionel Messi's hat trick with Argentina defeating Algeria 3-0 Tuesday on FOX.

[06/18/26 - 01:56 PM]
"Rulers of Fortune": Netflix Gathers Cast to Celebrate the Start of Season 2 Production
Season 1 was a massive success, reaching Netflix's Global Top 10 and spending six weeks among the platform's most-watched non-English-language titles worldwide.

[06/18/26 - 12:30 PM]
Wonder Project Unveils First-Ever Line-Up of Six Stand-Up Comedy Specials - "Wonder Presents: The Stand-Ups" - Beginning July 2
From award-winning comedy studio, New Metric Media, each of the six specials will debut weekly, starring comedians Caroline Rhea, K. Trevor Wilson, Sterling Scott, Ola Dada, Zabrina Douglas, and Erica Sigurdson.

[06/18/26 - 11:11 AM]
Prime Video Announces Season Three of "Fallout" Adds Emily Mortimer, Manny Jacinto, and Thomasin McKenzie to Cast
The critically acclaimed global hit series, from Kilter Films, returns to Los Angeles this month to begin filming season three.

[06/18/26 - 11:01 AM]
Apple Original Films to Bring Beloved Children's Book "Little Santa" to the Screen
How did Santa become Santa? The answer is in the evergreen musical comedy adventure, "Little Santa."

[06/18/26 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Creator Studios Expands Roster with New Wave of Creator Partners, Original Formats and Premium IP
Now joining the FCS roster, which already ranges from culinary icon Gordon Ramsay to renowned comedian Tom Segura, are popular creators including Josh Richards, Emelia Hartford, Speeed Co, Sorted Food, MyHealthyDish, Mad Realities, and Christina Richardson.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
Netflix's "The God of the Woods" Rounds Out Cast with Tracy Letts, John Gallagher Jr. Lola Kirke, Colton Ryan and More
The multi-generational drama series explores the Van Laar family's dark secrets, class tensions, and the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of 13 year old Barbara Van Laar from her family's summer camp - in the wake of an earlier family tragedy that may be related.

[06/18/26 - 10:31 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live" Announces a Strong Lineup of Summer Guest Hosts
Tiffany Haddish will lead things off, hosting the week of July 6, followed throughout the summer by Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Colman Domingo and Jelly Roll.

[06/18/26 - 10:12 AM]
Missing Woman, Endless Questions: David Morrissey Stars in "Gone" - BritBox's Latest Gripping Crime Thriller
Packed with twists and emotional stakes, the series premieres July 23 on BritBox.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
Proximity Media Television Signs New Creative Partnership with Netflix
As part of the new deal, the team behind Proximity Media Television will exclusively develop new series for Netflix.

[06/18/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC's Civilian-Led "New Blood" Season of "The Traitors" to Debut on Thursday, September 17 with a Supersized 2-Hour Premiere Event
In lieu of celebrities and socialites, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming will open the doors to his now-infamous Scottish castle to 22 everyday Americans, hand selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 60,000 hopeful applicants.

[06/18/26 - 10:00 AM]
New Animated Television Series "Warrior Cats," Based on Beloved Children's Book Saga, Lands at Disney+ and Disney Channel
Created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company, and penned by Erin Hunter, the hugely successful "Warrior Cats" book series is about clans of wild cats.

[06/18/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Simon Says"... A New Twist on the Classic Game Is Coming to Netflix
A new reality competition series based on the OG playground game of the same name is premiering on Netflix in 2027.