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[08/02/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 2
Updates include: Aubrey Plaza to lead Hulu's "Olga Dies Dreaming"; HBO nixes Natalie Portman-led "The Days of Abandonment"; and Stephany Folsom exits Amazon's "Paper Girls."

[08/02/21 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Vacation Friends" - Official Trailer
John Cena, Lil Rel Howery, Yvonne Orji and Meredith Hagner star in the film, due August 27, only on Hulu.

[08/02/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Season 2 Announcement - "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers" - Disney+
The streaming service broke the news on social media this afternoon.

[08/02/21 - 11:07 AM]
Amazon Studios' "The Lord of the Rings" Original Series Will Premiere Friday, September 2, 2022 on Prime Video
Filming of Season One completed today in New Zealand.

[08/02/21 - 11:00 AM]
Prentice Penny's a Penny for Your Thoughts Entertainment Signs Multiyear Overall Deal with Disney General Entertainment's Onyx Collective
Under the terms of the agreement, Penny will produce, write and direct new projects through his production company, A Penny For Your Thoughts Entertainment, across all Disney platforms, including Hulu, which serves as the primary home for Onyx Collective titles.

[08/02/21 - 10:45 AM]
Peacock Announces Additional Castings for "Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem" Limited-Series
Among the additions: Thaao Penghlis as Tony DiMera, Leann Hunley as Anna DiMera, Christie Clark as Carrie Brady, Austin Peck as Austin Reed, Greg Rikaart as Leo Stark, Chandler Massey as Will Horton, and Zachary Atticus Tinker as Sonny.

[08/02/21 - 09:00 AM]
J.R. Villarreal Cast in Disney Channel's Superhero Action Comedy, "Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion"
The series (formerly titled "Ultra Violet & Blue Demon") stars Scarlett Estevez as Violet Rodriguez, a Latinx teenager who is chosen by a magical luchador mask to be a superhero, like her uncle, Black Scorpion.

[08/02/21 - 08:14 AM]
"The Profit" Returns for Season 8 on Tuesday, August 10 at 10PM ET/PT on CNBC
This season, Marcus Lemonis visits eight businesses each facing different and unique challenges during these unprecedented times.

[08/02/21 - 08:06 AM]
The Mystery of Peacock's "Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol" Is Yours to Solve Starting Thursday, September 16
The date was revealed yesterday via a custom puzzle hidden within the New York Times, making a puzzle premiere date announcement an industry-first.

[08/02/21 - 08:02 AM]
"Celebrity IOU" Delivers a Standout Sophomore Season Performance on HGTV
"'Celebrity IOU' consistently ranks as a top cable program among all of our key demos," said Jane Latman, president, HGTV.

[08/02/21 - 07:06 AM]
FOX Sports' 2021 NFL Broadcaster Lineup Anchored by Leading Veterans and Dynamic New Voices
The NFL's longest-tenured on-air duo, 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman celebrate their 20th consecutive season together this year.

[08/02/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Money Heist" Part 5 Vol. 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The gang has been in the Bank of Spain for over 100 hours and the Professor is at risk. To make matters worse, a new adversary is coming: the army.

[08/02/21 - 06:21 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces New Programming for Crackle for August
Highlights include the launch of "The Uncommon History of Very Common Things" on August 19.

[08/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Showtime Picks Up Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for Season Five
The fourth season, which just aired its finale last night, is averaging 4.2 million weekly viewers and is on pace to become the most-streamed Showtime series ever.

[08/02/21 - 06:01 AM]
Disney+ to Release Season 2 of Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Short Circuit Experimental Films" and "Disney Presents Goofy in How to Stay at Home" Trio of Shorts in August
This new selection of short films by a group of filmmakers hailing from various departments throughout Disney Animation explores five unique visual and storytelling styles.

[08/02/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
In a world where humans and fearsome monsters live in an uneasy balance, young hunter Aiden fights to save his village from destruction by a dragon.

[08/01/21 - 11:04 AM]
Disney's "Jungle Cruise" Debuts at #1 with More Than $90M Globally Between Box Office and Disney+ Premier Access
Said number breaks down to $34.2M in domestic box office, $27.6M in international box office, and over $30M in Disney+ Premier Access consumer spend globally.

[08/01/21 - 07:29 AM]
Alex Kurtzman Signs New Overall Deal with CBS Studios
Under this new deal, Secret Hideout will expand to include new executives for the growing slate of shows and development.

[07/30/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 30
Updates include: "Better Call Saul's" Bob Odenkirk gives health update; Bruce Campbell to visit Peacock's "A.P. Bio"; and Marlee Matlin to star in potential NBC comedy.

[07/30/21 - 03:39 PM]
NBC Olympics' Thursday Primetime Coverage Delivers Highest-Rated Night of Tokyo Olympics
Since the beginning of the Tokyo Olympics, NBCUniversal coverage has reached more than 100 million TV viewers.

[07/30/21 - 10:16 AM]
Hulu's "The D'Amelio Show" to Premiere on Friday, September 3
From relative obscurity and a seemingly normal life, to overnight success and thrust into the Hollywood limelight overnight, the D'Amelios are faced with new challenges and opportunities they could not have imagined.

[07/30/21 - 09:33 AM]
Fan-Favorite Hulu Original Series "Love, Victor" Will Return for a Third Season
The series stars Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez and Ana Ortiz.

[07/30/21 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Brand New Cherry Flavor" Limited Series - Official Trailer - Netflix
A filmmaker heads to Hollywood in the early '90s to make her movie but tumbles down a hallucinatory rabbit hole of sex, magic, revenge - and kittens.

[07/29/21 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 29
Updates include: BET+ greenlights "Real Husbands of Hollywood" revival; ITV pulls the plug on "The X Factor"; and Hulu's "Woke" has suspended production indefinitely.

[07/29/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "D.P." - Official Teaser - Netflix
A young private's assignment to capture army deserters reveals the painful reality endured by each enlistee during his compulsory call of duty.

[07/29/21 - 11:01 AM]
The Country Music Association's "CMA Summer Jam" Airs Thursday, Sept. 2, on ABC
Artists featured include Jimmie Allen, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton, Miranda Lambert, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Cole Swindell, Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Lainey Wilson, and Dwight Yoakam.

[07/29/21 - 10:15 AM]
TNT's Top Cable Drama Series "Snowpiercer" Wraps Production on Season Three with Renewal Announcement for a Fourth Season
Produced by Tomorrow Studios, "Snowpiercer" seasons one and two are currently available to binge on the TNT app, with season three set to premiere on TNT early next year.

[07/29/21 - 10:09 AM]
Michelle Monaghan and Matt Bomer Will Star in "Echoes" - A Mystery Thriller from Netflix
The series is about identical twins who have secretly swapped lives since childhood, culminating in them living double lives as adults: they share two homes & two husbands, but everything unravels when one goes missing.

[07/29/21 - 10:01 AM]
Time to Head Back to the Beach for "Bachelor in Paradise," Premiering Monday, Aug. 16, at 8/7c on ABC
Laugh-master David Spade is the first guest host of the season and welcomes 13 lovely ladies and 10 gorgeous guys to Paradise.

[07/29/21 - 10:00 AM]
Paramount+ Announces a Stacked Team of New and Legacy Players Joining "The Game"
Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron and Analisa Velez to star with legacy cast members Brittany Daniel and Pooch Hall making special appearances.

[07/29/21 - 09:27 AM]
Video: AMC Reveals New Teaser and New Images from Season 11 of "The Walking Dead"
Pamela Milton (Laila Robins) and Lance Hornsby (Josh Hamilton) are among the new character images.

[07/29/21 - 09:03 AM]
Video: WarnerMedia Kids & Family Debuts Trailer for Cartoonito Preschool Block on HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Families were also treated to a special look at upcoming Cartoonito shows "Little Ellen" and "Lucas the Spider" in two new clips revealed today.

[07/29/21 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Trailer for Return of "Billions" Season Five
The series has been renewed for season six, which will premiere early next year.

[07/29/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Archer" - Official Trailer - Season 12 - FXX
In season 12 of FXX's comedy Archer, "Sterling Archer" and gang face a new threat: a spy conglomerate known as IIA (International Intelligence Agency).

[07/29/21 - 09:00 AM]
DISH Adds HBO Max, HBO and Cinemax, Brings More Content to Viewers Nationwide
Tied to the launch and for a limited time, DISH is offering customers a 10-day free preview to access HBO and Cinemax.

[07/29/21 - 08:07 AM]
HGTV Commissions 14 New Series and Pilots for Its 2021-22 Programming Lineup
As the go-to network for aspirational, inspirational and attainable home renovation, design and real estate series, HGTV has expanded its offerings to include shows covering cleaning, organization, rentals, mansions and family relationships at home.

[07/29/21 - 08:04 AM]
Netflix Announces "Sweet Tooth" Is Officially Coming Back for Season 2
The streamer broke the news on social media this morning.

[07/29/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "I Heart Arlo" New Series Trailer - Netflix Futures
It's a whole new world for Arlo and his one-of-a kind pals when they set out to restore a run-down New York City neighborhood - and make it their own.

[07/29/21 - 08:01 AM]
Marvel Studios' "Hawkeye" Starts Streaming Wednesday, November 24 on Disney+
The company releases a first-look at Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld on social media.

[07/29/21 - 07:17 AM]
Video: Epic Trailer for Season Two of Apple's "See" Starring Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and Alfre Woodard Unveiled Ahead of Highly Anticipated Global Premiere
The eight-episode second season will debut globally on Friday, August 27, 2021 on Apple TV+ with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[07/29/21 - 07:09 AM]
Chris Chibnall and Jodie Whittaker to Leave "Doctor Who" in a Trio of Specials, Culminating in an Epic Blockbuster Special to Air in Fall 2022, as Part of the BBC's Centenary Celebrations
With a six-part season announced for the fall, and two specials already planned for 2022, BBC One has now asked for an additional final feature length adventure for the Thirteenth Doctor.

[07/29/21 - 06:01 AM]
New Season of "Ultimate Rides" Supercharges Drive Block on FYI Beginning August 12th 10PM
Hosted by Danny Koker, the magazine-style series features all kinds of outrageous vehicles - from hot rods and muscle cars to monster trucks and big rigs - and the people who create, customize and care for them.

[07/29/21 - 01:31 AM]
Video: "Fernando" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
In this installment we continue to get to know Fernando and his closest circle while we go through the process of preparing for his return to competition in Formula 1.

[07/29/21 - 12:16 AM]
Video: "Vivo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A music-loving kinkajou embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

[07/29/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "AlRawabi School for Girls" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The bullied outcasts at prestigious Al Rawabi School for Girls plot a series of risky takedowns to get back at their tormentors.

[07/28/21 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 28
Updates include: Dylan McDermott to return to NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime"; Joe Manganiello cast in AMC's "Moonhaven"; and Epix's "From" fills out principal cast.

[07/28/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Comedy Premium League" - Official Trailer - Tanmay Bhat, Prajakta Koli, Samay Raina & Many More!
Prajakta Koli hosts India's funniest entertainers pitted in a battle against one another where their only weapons are jokes, quips, and comebacks.

[07/28/21 - 03:52 PM]
NBC's Tokyo Olympics Averaging 17.5 Million Primetime Viewers, Pacing to Rank with "Sunday Night Football" as Top Two Primetime Shows of 2020-21
With 15.7 million TV viewers last night, it marks the first time since the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics on NBC that any network delivered an average viewership of at least 15 million on four consecutive nights.

[07/28/21 - 01:59 PM]
Jon Koa Named Executive Vice President, Comedy Development, for CBS Entertainment
Most recently, Koa served as Senior Vice President, Scripted Television for Condé Nast Entertainment since 2015.

[07/28/21 - 01:02 PM]
DeWanda Wise to Star in "Three Women" for Showtime
The series also stars Emmy and SAG Award nominee Shailene Woodley and is based on the blockbuster nonfiction No. 1 bestseller by Lisa Taddeo, who is also a writer on the series.







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[01/06/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[01/06/26 - 11:33 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 11:06 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 11:00 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 10:42 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 10:31 AM]
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When investigative reporter Olatz Alzola and her family are brutally murdered in Bilbao, DS Claire Wallace is drawn into a case that links their killings to a CAB raid in Ireland that ended in tragedy.

[01/06/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 09:34 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 09:03 AM]
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Host Andy Cohen sits down with Lisa Barlow, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Angie Katsanevas, Meredith Marks, Bronwyn Newport, Whitney Rose and Britani Bateman to rehash and attempt to find resolve for the women after a turbulent season.

[01/06/26 - 08:36 AM]
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[01/06/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Agatha Christie's Seven Dials" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a lavish country house party ends in murder, a witty young aristocrat sets out to solve the mystery in this adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel.

[01/06/26 - 06:11 AM]
New Cast Confirmed by Amazon MGM Studios for "Tomb Raider" Series
Martin Bobb-Semple, Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein officially join the previously announced Sophie Turner as Lara Croft.

[01/06/26 - 06:00 AM]
Netflix Becomes Official Home of WWE Library in United States
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