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[08/24/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 24
Updates include: HBO cancels "Betty" after two seasons; Jenny Klein named new showrunner of NBC's "The Thing About Pam"; and Logan Marshall-Green signs onto ABC's "Big Sky."

[08/24/21 - 04:01 PM]
Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg Set as Hosts of Peacock's New Holiday Baking Competition Series "Baking It"
"Baking It" is a six-episode holiday competition series in which eight teams of two talented home bakers join Maya and Andy's winter cabin for a celebration of culinary holiday traditions.

[08/24/21 - 02:59 PM]
"Paw Patrol: The Movie" Proves Its Pedigree with Fans
The film, which premiered on the service the same day it hit theaters on August 20, ranked as one of the service's most-watched originals.

[08/24/21 - 02:30 PM]
Tubi and FOX Sports Team Up to Launch "Sports on Tubi"
In further expanding its linear experience for viewers, Tubi will feature 10 live streaming channels for different sports, including professional football, baseball, soccer, collegiate sports from the ACC and Pac-12 Conferences.

[08/24/21 - 02:01 PM]
BET Announces Slate of Original Suspense Thrillers to Air Every Tuesday Starting August 31
Highlights include "Sacrifice," a BET+ Original Film that originally debuted on December 19, 2019 and has been picked-up as a BET+ Original Series set to launch later this year.

[08/24/21 - 01:38 PM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Latest "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries" Premiere Boosts Network to Be #1 in the Sunday 9P-11P Time Slot and #2 Most-Watched in Total Day
"Honeymoon, Honeymurder" - the 17th world premiere of the series - averaged 1.9 million Total Viewers, 1.6 million Homes, 88,000 Women 25-54, and reached over 2.2 million Total Viewers.

[08/24/21 - 01:00 PM]
New discovery+ True Crime Special Puts the Pagan Snitch at the Center in "Doctor's Orders"
All three episodes will be available to stream on discovery+ beginning Friday, September 3.

[08/24/21 - 11:54 AM]
ESPN Films Latest 30 for 30 Documentary "Once Upon a Time in Queens" to Premiere September 14 & 15
Directed by Nick Davis, the documentary tells the story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous, and magical teams of all-time and their incredible season in one of the greatest cities in the world.

[08/24/21 - 10:57 AM]
BET+ Greenlights Gospel Drama "Kingdom Business"
The eight-episode series explores the gospel music industry through the multiple lenses of family, faith, love and the redemptive power of music in a way we have never seen before.

[08/24/21 - 10:39 AM]
Showtime to Premiere Survival Drama "Yellowjackets" on Sunday, November 14 at 10 PM ET/PT
The 10-episode, one-hour drama series starring Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci and Tawny Cypress is currently in production in Vancouver.

[08/24/21 - 10:38 AM]
Showtime to Premiere "Return of the Taliban: A Vice Special Report" on Friday, September 10 at 8 PM ET/PT
Later this fall, "Vice" will return to air the remaining seven episodes of its second season.

[08/24/21 - 10:37 AM]
Showtime Renews "Desus & Mero" For Season Four
Currently in its third season, the series airs weekly on Sunday and Thursday nights at 11:00/10:00c from New York City through December 12.

[08/24/21 - 10:36 AM]
Showtime Picks Up "Flatbush Misdemeanors" for Season Two
The show explores two long-time friends seeking to climb out of their heads and connect with others.

[08/24/21 - 10:35 AM]
Showtime Orders Comedy Pilot "The Wood"
Rick Famuyiwa will direct the pilot, based on the feature film, and executive produce with Justin Hillian, who will write the script.

[08/24/21 - 10:34 AM]
Showtime Picks Up Hit Series "Your Honor" for Second Season
Production on 10 episodes for the upcoming season is scheduled to resume next year for a 2022 return to the network.

[08/24/21 - 10:15 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Trailer for Kids Home Renovation Series "Backyard Blowout" Streaming Thursday, September 16
The new renovation series empowers kids to take charge of the family's backyard to rebuild it and create an awesome new space for the entire family.

[08/24/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Love on the Spectrum" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Searching for a perfect match, seven new and returning young adults on the autism spectrum plunge into the bewildering world of dating.

[08/24/21 - 09:43 AM]
"The Canvas: Los Angeles" Premieres October 6 on Fuse
The series gives an intimate look into the unconventional journeys of some of the city's most enigmatic visual artists making their mark today.

[08/24/21 - 09:08 AM]
Video: AMC+ Original Series "Kin" Starring Charlie Cox Debuts Gripping Trailer and Key Art
A boy is killed and his family embark on a gangland war with an international cartel - a war that is impossible to win.

[08/24/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Nailed It!" Season 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Groundbreaking bakes, celebrity cameos and an entire episode themed around head judge Jacques Torres? This season delivers delight with every bite.

[08/24/21 - 09:00 AM]
Brandon Routh to Play Gideon Jura in Netflix's "Magic: The Gathering" Animated Series
The streamer confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/24/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases Official Trailer for Billie Eilish Cinematic Concert Experience "Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles"
The cinematic concert experience premieres globally on Friday, September 3.

[08/24/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Starling" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden - and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.

[08/24/21 - 07:02 AM]
Netflix Brings You "Attack of the Hollywood Cliches!" Hosted by the Most Devilishly Handsome Man in Film Rob Lowe
The one-off special features some of the most famous films in cinematic history along with a plethora of Hollywood A-Listers, Screenwriters, Academics and Critics as they guide us through the funny, weird and controversial clichés which appear on our cinema screens.

[08/24/21 - 06:04 AM]
Shudder Acquires Chilling Horror Films "Slapface" and "The Advent Calendar"
Shudder will release the films exclusively in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.

[08/24/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Maya and the Three" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In a mythical world, where magic is real and four kingdoms rule, there lives a brave and rebellious warrior princess named Maya.

[08/24/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Welcome to the Blumhouse" (2021) - Official Teaser Trailer - Prime Video
Amazon's horror franchise returns with "Black as Night" and "Bingo Hell" on October 1, followed by "The Manor" and "Madres" on October 8.

[08/24/21 - 05:43 AM]
Ramping Up Our UK Unscripted Slate With Three New Reality and Entertainment Series
The three new reality and entertainment series include "Snowflake Mountain," "Dance Monsters" and "Dated and Related."

[08/24/21 - 05:37 AM]
NBC Finds Its Annie and Her Name Is Celina Smith
Smith will light up center stage with an all-star ensemble that includes Taraji P. Henson as Miss Hannigan, Harry Connick Jr. as Daddy Warbucks, Nicole Scherzinger as Grace and Tituss Burgess as Rooster.

[08/24/21 - 05:01 AM]
AMC Networks Announces Leadership Changes
President and chief executive officer Josh Sapan has notified the company of his desire to transition to executive vice chairman.

[08/24/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Vendetta: Truth, Lies and The Mafia" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sicily boasts a bold "Anti-Mafia" coalition. But what happens when those trying to bring down organized crime are accused of being criminals themselves?

[08/24/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Jaguar" - Date Announcement - Netflix
In 1960s Spain, a Holocaust survivor joins a group of agents seeking justice against the hundreds of Nazis who fled to the nation to hide after WWII.

[08/23/21 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 23
Updates include: Mayim Bialik to once again guest host "Jeopardy!"; David Castañeda to lead new season of "Most Dangerous Game" on Roku; and "Peace of Mind with Taraji" lands second season on Facebook Watch.

[08/23/21 - 04:30 PM]
AMC+ Original Series "Firebite" Begins Production in South Australia with Yael Stone, Rob Collins, Callan Mulvey & Shantae Barnes-Cowan in Leading Roles
The series follows two Indigenous Australian hunters, Tyson (Collins) and Shanika (Barnes-Cowan), on their quest to battle the last colony of vampires in the middle of the South Australian desert.

[08/23/21 - 01:42 PM]
Showtime Orders Drama Pilot "Coercion" Starring Sydney Chandler Written and Directed by Oscar Nominee Susannah Grant
The series, produced by wiip, is inspired by the life of Rebecca Bender, a national leader on and survivor of sex trafficking.

[08/23/21 - 01:01 PM]
Freeform's Annual "Halloween Road" Is Back in Person and Better Than Ever!
The outdoor, immersive event will feature the worlds of "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Hocus Pocus," "The Addams Family" and other spooktacular surprises filled with games, photo moments, live entertainment and prizes.

[08/23/21 - 11:01 AM]
"The Kelly Clarkson Show" 'On Top of the World' with Star-Studded, Season 3 Coast to Coast Premiere Celebration Beginning Monday, September 13
Season 3 premiere week will feature the show's signature panel of celebrity guests and everyday heroes doing extraordinary things in their communities.

[08/23/21 - 11:01 AM]
The Revolution Is Coming - "Motherland: Fort Salem" Will Be Back for Season 3 on Freeform and Hulu
The cable channel confirmed the news on social media today.

[08/23/21 - 10:06 AM]
FX Teases Upcoming "American Horror Story: Double Feature" with Special Audio Dramas
Split into three chapters, the three-to-eight-minute pieces follow an original character, Rose Flynn, as she hosts a nightly radio program from the fictional Provincetown public station KPCD 666.

[08/23/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the late 1970s, an accused serial rapist claims multiple personalities control his behavior, setting off a legal odyssey that captivates America.

[08/23/21 - 10:00 AM]
Nickelodeon Reveals the Live-Action Cast of "A Loud House Christmas"
The feature-length TV movie will premiere this November on Nickelodeon.

[08/23/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Maid" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the New York Times Best-selling memoir about one woman's incredible story of hard work, low pay, and a mother's will to survive.

[08/23/21 - 09:01 AM]
Disney's "Cruella," The Movie Event That Kicked Off the Summer, Will Be Available to Disney+ Subscribers Beginning Friday, August 27
All the fun, fashion and edge served up by Academy Award(R) winners Emma Stone and Emma Thompson will be available for streaming again and again, exclusively on Disney+.

[08/23/21 - 09:01 AM]
New Adult Swim Series "Teenage Euthanasia" Comes of Age This Fall
Set in near-future inland Florida, "Teenage Euthanasia" centers around the owners of Tender Endings funeral home, the Fantasy Family.

[08/23/21 - 08:31 AM]
On the Heels of the Franchise's 11 Emmy Nominations, VH1 Greenlights New Seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked," and "RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race"
"I am extremely grateful to all the amazing and talented Drag Race queens - past, present and future - that continue to inspire us to find new ways to tell their stories," said five-time Emmy Award-winning Host and Executive Producer, RuPaul.

[08/23/21 - 08:28 AM]
Renowned British Comedian Michael McIntyre to Host NBC's New Gameshow Series "The Wheel," Set to Premiere in 2022
A hilarious new take on the game show format, "The Wheel" will give viewers plenty to root for as celebrity guests attempt to help contestants win life changing money.

[08/23/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts "The Morning Show" Trailer for Highly Anticipated Second Season of Emmy, SAG and Critics Choice Award-winning Series
Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, the 10-episode second season will debut globally on Friday, September 17 on Apple TV+ with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[08/23/21 - 08:00 AM]
HBO & HBO Max Fall Programming Overview
Highlights include new seasons of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Insecure," "Love Life," "Selena + Chef," "Succession" and "We're Here" in October.

[08/23/21 - 07:19 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Drama "Irreverent"
A criminal from Chicago bungles a heist and is forced to hide out in a small Australian reef town in Far North Queensland posing as the new church Reverend.

[08/23/21 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix's "Cowboy Bebop" - First Look and Date Announcement
Meet Spike Spiegel (John Cho), Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), and Faye Valentine (Daniella Pineda) in "Cowboy Bebop," premiering November 19, only on Netflix.







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[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
NBCUniversal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment Group's "Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids" Is Now Available to Rent on Amazon Prime
The feature-length documentary captures the incredible true story of the dolls, leaving nothing untouched, including the fundamental dispute over who originated the idea.

[11/21/24 - 12:14 PM]
MGM+ Renews Sci-Fi Horror Series "From" for Season Four
The series is set to return to production in Nova Scotia in 2025, and premiere in 2026.

[11/21/24 - 12:00 PM]
What's New on Max This December
Watch the debuts of HBO originals "Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North," "Nature of the Crime," and "Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story," Max originals "Creature Commandos," "Fast Friends," "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On," and season two of "Bookie," and Warner Bros. film "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

[11/21/24 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Renews Original Late-Night Comedy Series "It's Florida, Man." for a Second Season
The season one finale debuts Friday, November 22 and the first season is available to stream on Max.

[11/21/24 - 10:32 AM]
Taylor Sheridan's "Landman" Explodes with Over 5M Global Viewers Across Paramount+ and Linear Preview
The series also secured the #1 spot for a U.S. premiere in Paramount+ history within its first three days.

[11/21/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: "Ronny Chieng: Love to Hate It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
Filmed over a five-night sold-out run in Honolulu at the historic Hawai'i Theatre, this extremely personal special hilariously unpacks the indignities of the IVF process, the pitfalls of being a man on the internet, American politics and the place of the older generation in today's world.

[11/21/24 - 10:06 AM]
CNN Renews "Have I Got News for You" for a Second Season
Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, "Have I Got News for You" concludes its 10-episode freshman season on Saturday, November 23 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN.

[11/21/24 - 10:04 AM]
"CMA Country Christmas" Returns Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8/7c an ABC and Next Day on Hulu and Disney+
Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music's biggest stars.

[11/21/24 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Brings "Squid Game" to Los Angeles with Immersive Fan Event & US Premiere Set for December 12th, 2024
The interactive event, which will give fans a chance to compete for their seat at an exclusive advance screening, will feature director Hwang Dong-hyuk, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, and more cast members from Season 2.

[11/21/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' "Nature of the Crime" Debuts December 10
Over a period of four years, filmmakers Ricki Stern and Jesse Sweet follow Todd Scott and Chad Campbell: two men involved in violent crimes as teenagers who have since served more than 30 years of their sentences and have each been eligible for parole for more than a decade.