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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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[01/05/26 - 01:40 PM]
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[01/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 10:00 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:49 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:32 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:05 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:01 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 09:00 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 08:31 AM]
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[01/05/26 - 08:16 AM]
Paramount+ Crowns "Mayor of Kingstown" with a Fifth and Final Season
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