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[08/10/21 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 10
Updates include: Hulu's "How I Met Your Father" fills out cast; Judith Light cast in Starz's "Shining Vale"; and Nora and Lilla Zuckerman to run Peacock's "Poker Face."

[08/10/21 - 05:46 PM]
Video: "Bring Your Own Brigade" - First Look - Paramount+
In November 2018, wildfires forced the evacuation of terrified residents from the cities of Malibu and Paradise. Twice-Oscar(R)-nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker captures the heroism and horror of that unfathomable disaster.

[08/10/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Squid Game" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits - with deadly high stakes.

[08/10/21 - 03:01 PM]
Peacock Rounds Out Cast for Original Holiday Movie "The Real Housewives of the North Pole" Starring Betsy Brandt and Kyle Richards
Jearnest Corchado, Kyle Selig, Tetona Jackson, Carlos Ponce, Alec Mapa and Damon Dayoub will also star in the film.

[08/10/21 - 02:28 PM]
Video: All-New Promo for FOX's New Uplifting Drama, "The Big Leap"
The series - a modern tale about second chances, chasing your dreams and taking back what's yours - premieres Monday, September 20.

[08/10/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Showtime Gets The Inside Scoop with New Trailer on "Gossip," A Limited Docu-Series Premiering Sunday, August 22 at 8 PM ET/PT
Directed by Jenny Carchman, the four-part docu-series celebrates the history of tabloid reporting throughout the last half century, following Rupert Murdoch's purchase of the New York Post and the career of its legendary columnist Cindy Adams.

[08/10/21 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Limited Series "The White Lotus" from Mike White Renewed for a Second Installment
The next chapter leaves Hawaii behind and follows a different group of vacationers as they jet to another White Lotus property and settle in temporarily amongst its inhabitants.

[08/10/21 - 11:17 AM]
Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka and Jenika Rose Headline Remake of the 90's Classic Film "Dying to Belong"
Revealing the harsh realities of toxic friendships and sorority hazing culture, "Dying to Belong" is a remake of the 1997 film of the same name, which starred Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar.

[08/10/21 - 11:01 AM]
"High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America" Will Be Back for Season Two
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/10/21 - 10:31 AM]
Video: HBO Max Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for "Sweet Life: Los Angeles," Debuting August 19
Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy, and love, this coming-of-age series follows a group of long-time friends in South Los Angeles as they navigate the relatable, chaotic, mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.

[08/10/21 - 10:16 AM]
"Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Season Eight Premieres in January 2022
The new season features 10 new episodes showcasing guests who have excelled in a wide array of fields, each with ancestral stories that touch on the human experience and bring insight into how they became the trailblazers they are today.

[08/10/21 - 10:13 AM]
"Nature" Celebrates 40 Years with New Season
Look for new episodes on Wednesdays at 8:00/7:00c beginning October 20 on PBS.

[08/10/21 - 10:12 AM]
"American Masters" Explores the Life and Impact of Visionary Choreographer and Dancer Alvin Ailey
Opening the series' 36th season, "American Masters: Ailey" premieres nationwide Tuesday, January 11 at 9:00/8:00c on PBS.

[08/10/21 - 10:11 AM]
PBS Celebrates America's Diverse Culinary Roots in "The Great American Recipe"
Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, the new eight-part series will give talented home cooks from different regions of the country the opportunity to showcase their beloved signature dishes and compete to win the national search for "The Great American Recipe."

[08/10/21 - 10:03 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Brings Viewers Six All-New Originals Beginning September 12
Highlights include the latest installment of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" on Sunday, October 17.

[08/10/21 - 09:13 AM]
"Finding Alice" Debuts September 13 Exclusively on Acorn TV
The contemporary drama with comedic elements, focuses on Alice's (Keeley Hawes) honest, raw, darkly-comic journey of grief, love and life after the death of her partner Harry.

[08/10/21 - 09:02 AM]
Jason DeMarco Named Senior Vice President, Anime and Action Series/Longform for Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios
In his newly formed dual role, DeMarco will spearhead WBA and CNS' expansion into producing anime content, drawing upon his extensive experience and relationships with some of Japan's most prolific anime studios, artists, and creators.

[08/10/21 - 09:02 AM]
Video: "Octonauts: Above & Beyond" New Series Trailer - Netflix Jr
The Octonauts expand their exploration beyond the sea - and onto land!

[08/10/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Lucifer" - Final Season Trailer - Netflix
All bad things must come to an end. The final season of "Lucifer" premieres on Netflix on September 10.

[08/10/21 - 09:01 AM]
"Robot Chicken" Returns for Triumphant 11th Season on September 6
The new season will air as a nightly strip Monday through Thursday at Midnight ET/PT beginning Monday, September 6 through Thursday, September 23.

[08/10/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Renews Docuseries "100 Foot Wave" for a Second Season
The docuseries chronicles big-wave surf legend Garrett McNamara and his fellow surfers as they search to find and surf the biggest wave in the world.

[08/10/21 - 09:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel Treats Viewers to Its Annual "Fall Harvest" Programming Event Beginning September 11
From Saturday, September 11, through Saturday, October 16, six all-new, Hallmark Channel original movie premieres will let viewers immerse themselves in the coziness of Fall, making Hallmark Channel the place to be all season long.

[08/10/21 - 07:12 AM]
"PJ Masks" Season Five Powers Up with More Feature Episodes Than Ever Before
The new season premieres August 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW, followed by six consecutive weeks of premieres.

[08/10/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Kid Cosmic" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Jo learns what it means to be a true leader as the Local Heroes embark on a space adventure to find the remaining Stones of Power and save the galaxy.

[08/10/21 - 06:04 AM]
TV One Renews a New Season of the Raw and Uncut Stories Shared by Your Favorite Celebrities in the Hit Series "Uncensored" Beginning Sunday, August 29 at 10 PM ET/9C
Season four will feature Swizz Beatz, Loretta Devine, BeBe Winans, Tommy Davidson and Kym Whitley, among others.

[08/10/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Inspired by true events, the film follows Jamie New (Max Harwood), a teenager from Sheffield, who dreams of life on stage.

[08/09/21 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 9
Updates include: Jackie Earle Haley among latest bound for Showtime's "The First Lady"; "Hacks" co-creator Jen Statsky extends overall deal with Universal; and Beth Goddard tapped for Starz's "The Serpent Queen."

[08/09/21 - 03:01 PM]
NBC's Tokyo Olympics Presentation - The Largest Media Event Ever - Delivers Massive Audiences & Dominates Media Landscape
Said coverage had a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 15.5 million primetime viewers, according to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics.

[08/09/21 - 02:23 PM]
Bravo Makes Moves When a New Season of "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" Returns with a Supersized Premiere on Thursday, September 2 at 8PM ET/PT
Returning for season 13 are powerhouse agents: Josh Flagg, Josh Altman, Tracy Tutor, James Harris and David Parnes.

[08/09/21 - 02:15 PM]
Season 10 of the Critically Acclaimed British Drama "Call the Midwife" Premieres October 3, 2021 on PBS
Following the season finale, and in honor of the 10th season, a celebratory compilation episode, "Special Delivery," will air on November 21.

[08/09/21 - 01:38 PM]
Catherine Zeta-Jones Will Step Into the Iconic Silhouette of Morticia Addams While Luis Guzman Will Bring to Life the Debonair Gomez Addams in the Upcoming TV Series "Wednesday"
The Netflix series stars Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams and is directed by Tim Burton.

[08/09/21 - 01:14 PM]
Versatile ESPN Veteran Holly Rowe Named to ABC "Saturday Night Football" Commentating Team
Rowe will take on the sideline reporter role for the franchise, joining play-by-play commentator Chris Fowler and analyst Kirk Herbstreit as she kicks off her 26th season covering college football for ESPN and ABC.

[08/09/21 - 12:05 PM]
VH1 Heats Up This Summer with an All-New Season of "Love & Hip Hop: Miami" Returning Monday, August 23 at 9PM ET/PT
The new season finds its larger-than-life cast of iconic series veterans and heavy-hitting newcomers seizing the moment to represent, reinvent and push the industry envelope.

[08/09/21 - 11:00 AM]
FOX's Animated Comedy "HouseBroken," Gets a Treat with Early Season Two Renewal
The series more than doubles its Live + Same Day audience, delivering 2.2 million Multiplatform viewers, a lift of +126% from L+SD.

[08/09/21 - 10:07 AM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Trailer for Upcoming Series "La Fortuna" Starring Stanley Tucci and Clarke Peters
The international production from AMC and Movistar+ is set to debut later this winter.

[08/09/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Worth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci and Amy Ryan star in the film, based on true events.

[08/09/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Look Teaser for the Max Original "Doom Patrol"
The first three episodes of season three will debut Thursday, September 23, with subsequent episodes launching weekly every Thursday through November 11 on HBO Max.

[08/09/21 - 10:00 AM]
MTV Adds The CW Network to 2021 VMAs Simulcast Airing Live from Barclays Center on Sunday, September 12 at 8PM ET
The 2021 show will feature epic performances from the biggest names in music and bring fans together from across the globe to celebrate the return of live entertainment.

[08/09/21 - 10:00 AM]
Apple Orders New Drama Series "Bad Monkey," Starring Vince Vaughn and Written by Bill Lawrence
"Bad Monkey" tells the story of Andrew Yancy (played by Vaughn), a one-time detective demoted to restaurant inspector in Southern Florida.

[08/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
Showtime Sets Return of Comedy Series "Back to Life" Starring Daisy Haggard for September 13 at 10 PM ET/PT
All episodes of season two will be available on that day to stream and on demand for subscribers on Showtime.

[08/09/21 - 09:31 AM]
discovery+ and OWN Order New Documentary Series "Justice, USA" from Award-Winning Executive Producers Common, Marshall Goldberg and Mike Tollin/MSM
Slated to premiere in 2022 on discovery+, "Justice, USA" is a comprehensive insider 360-degree view of the criminal justice system.

[08/09/21 - 09:16 AM]
Video: "A.P. Bio" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Streaming Soon on #PeacockTV
Class is back in session! Season 4 of "A.P. Bio" is streaming September 2, only on Peacock.

[08/09/21 - 09:02 AM]
Netflix Announces the Largest Reality Casting Call Ever - Plus New and Returning Unscripted Series
New seasons of "The Circle," "Indian Matchmaking" and "The American Barbecue Showdown" are on tap, as well as the new series "Roaring Twenties."

[08/09/21 - 08:31 AM]
HGTV Orders 20 New Episodes of Its Mega-hit Series "Home Town" Starring Ben and Erin Napier
Plus: "Home Town: Ben's Workshop," has been picked up for a new season of 10 episodes on discovery+.

[08/09/21 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Announces a New Comedy Special from Nicole Byer
The special will be shot at the Gramercy Theatre in New York on September 5 and will premiere later this year.

[08/09/21 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Acquires North American Television and Streaming Rights to Limited Drama Series "Laetitia," from France TV Distribution, Debuting August 30
The series is based on the true events that shook France in 2011, and the best-selling book by Ivan Jablonka, "Laëtitia ou la fin des hommes" (Laetitia or the end of men").

[08/09/21 - 07:06 AM]
David Roberts to Oversee ESPN's NBA Production
As part of his NBA role, Roberts will oversee production for all regular-season and NBA Playoffs games.

[08/09/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Midnight Mass" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
The seven episode limited series introduces Crockett Island, an isolated island community that experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - following the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.

[08/09/21 - 06:01 AM]
23 Roku Originals to Premiere on The Roku Channel on August 13
The Roku Channel is debuting four all-new Roku Originals series: "Eye Candy," "Squeaky Clean," season two of "Thanks a Million," and "What Happens in Hollywood."

[08/09/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Escaping from poverty to become a witcher, Vesemir slays monsters for coin and glory, but when a new menace rises, he must face the demons of his past.







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[02/12/26 - 10:01 AM]
Date Announcement: "Dinosaur" Season 2
The charming Scottish series returns for season two on February 25 on Hulu.

[02/12/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Taylor Tomlinson: Prodigal Daughter" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Taylor Tomlinson takes her fans to church with hilarious confessions about dating in her 30s, her dream assistant and why she refuses to use AI.

[02/12/26 - 09:31 AM]
New Preschool Series "Beddybyes" and "Magicampers" Set to Premiere on Disney+ and Disney Jr. in March 2026
They'll premiere on Monday, March 2 and Monday, March 23, respectively.

[02/12/26 - 09:02 AM]
Paramount+ Set to Premiere Men's College Basketball Documentary Series "Made for March" on Saturday, April 4
The series will feature unprecedented off-court access, exclusive game footage and interviews, and coverage of key regular season, conference and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Plastic Detox" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When six couples embark on a plastic detox within their homes, it changes their families forever.

[02/12/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Tribunal Justice" Season Three Premieres on Prime Video on March 2, 2026
Created and executive produced by judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, "Tribunal Justice" will be available to stream exclusively on Prime Video in the U.S., UK, and Germany with new episodes available every weekday.

[02/12/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Releases Premiere Date and First Look Images for Upcoming Original Drama Series "M.I.A."
The crime drama series from Bill Dubuque and Karen Campbell will premiere on May 7, 2026.

[02/12/26 - 08:53 AM]
FOX Entertainment Names Sophie Leonard Executive Vice President, Unscripted at FOX Television Network
Leonard will lead the creative strategy, development, and production of FOX's unscripted portfolio, working closely with internal teams and creative partners to build bold, premium formats and large-scale franchises designed to resonate with broad audiences and travel globally.

[02/12/26 - 08:51 AM]
Global TV at Its Best - Viaplay U.S. Announces March Slate - Prestige Dramas from Ukraine, Sweden and Poland
Highlights include "The Stroke," a daring Polish prestige drama about a powerful cultural figure whose stroke dismantles his body, status, and emotional armor.

[02/12/26 - 08:45 AM]
"John and Carolyn - Love, Beauty and Loss" Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 17, on ABC and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The new, one-hour special examines how love, ambition and legacy collided under an unrelenting public spotlight throughout JFK Jr. and Carolyn's relationship and tragic deaths in the 1990s.

[02/12/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Season 8 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In Formula 1's 75th year, rookies surge forward and a title-winning team faces turmoil as a three-way contest for the world championship grips the grid.

[02/12/26 - 08:09 AM]
HBO and BBC Co-Production "First Day on Earth" Adds Thandiwe Newton, Maxine Peake, Danny Sapani, and Ncuti Gatwa to Cast
Filming is underway on the 10-episode series.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Singers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this Oscar-nominated short film, an impromptu singing contest at a dive bar turns a lonely night into a soul-baring moment of shared harmony.

[02/12/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Unleashes Trailer for Explosive New Original Series "Wild Rose" Premiering Thursday, March 12
Omarion portrays "Roosevelt" aka "Rose," a charismatic hitman with a conscience who comes from a family of assassins... that also happen to run a non-profit organization.

[02/12/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "Spider-Noir," Starring Nicolas Cage, Swings into Action with Prime Video Official Teaser Trailer and Premiere Date
Produced by Sony Pictures Television exclusively for MGM+ and Prime Video, the hotly anticipated series will debut domestically on MGM+'s linear broadcast channel on May 25, then globally on Prime Video on May 27 as a binge release, in more than 240 countries and territories.