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[08/26/21 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 26
Updates include: Jimmi Simpson, John Noble bound for "Star Trek: Prodigy"; Tony Curran joins the cast of The CW's "Flash"; and Peacock's "Intergalactic" canceled after one season.

[08/26/21 - 03:19 PM]
Video: ABC Releases an Extended First Look at New Drama Series "Queens"
Starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, "Queens" follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world.

[08/26/21 - 03:18 PM]
For Its Milestone 30th Season, "Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Its First Two Celebrity Contestants, Suni Lee and Jojo Siwa
Lee and Siwa will appear on ABC's "Good Morning America" for their first sit-down interview tomorrow, August 27, and again when the remaining cast is revealed Wednesday, September 8.

[08/26/21 - 03:17 PM]
"Big Sky" Holds Surprises for Season Two
In true "Big Sky" fashion, last fall's No. 1 new series returned to ABC's Summer TCA Virtual Press Conferences with a surprise when fan favorite John Carroll Lynch joined the panel to announce he would be returning for season two.

[08/26/21 - 03:16 PM]
"The Wonder Years" Takes ABC's Comedy Lineup Down Memory Lane with Original Cast Takeover on Wednesday, Oct. 13
The night of nostalgia will kick off with a guest appearance by Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold) on "The Goldbergs," followed by a nod to the iconic theme song originally covered by Joe Cocker in the all-new "The Wonder Years."

[08/26/21 - 02:04 PM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2021 College Football On-Air Roster
Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft reunite for the fifth consecutive year to call "Big Noon Saturday," the network's biggest game of the week at 12:00 PM ET.

[08/26/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Schumacher" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

[08/26/21 - 01:41 PM]
Lights, Camera, Action: "The Conners" Is Going Live! Season Four to Debut with Live Premiere Episode Wednesday, Sept. 22, on ABC
The cast of "The Conners" will perform live for both the East and West Coast broadcasts of the season four premiere episode.

[08/26/21 - 01:35 PM]
Emmy Award Nominee Jon Lovitz Stars in Tubi Summer Original "Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin Hood," as Part of Back-to-School Programming, Premiering Friday, August 27
After a young boy (Chase Brown) in an under-funded school discovers the Vice Principal (Lovitz) is stealing money from fundraisers and lives in a mansion, he and his friends decide to get back that money and put where it belongs: in the classroom.

[08/26/21 - 01:19 PM]
Video: "Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol" - Official Trailer 2 - Peacock Original
The series follows the early adventures of young Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy.

[08/26/21 - 01:18 PM]
Black Filmmakers Shift Pain to Progress as 8:46 Films Make Television Debut on Monday, August 30
Originally debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, four new 8:46 Films are the latest installment of P&G's Widen The Screen initiative.

[08/26/21 - 12:56 PM]
The New Season of Top-Rated Syndicated Talk Show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" Begins Monday, Sept. 6
"Live" begins the new season fresh off of wrapping up 2020-2021 as the top syndicated talk show across all key Nielsen measures - Households, Total Viewers and Women 25-54.

[08/26/21 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases All-New "A.P. Bio" Season 4 Spot Featuring Guest Star Joe Manganiello
Season four of the critically acclaimed Peacock Original comedy will launch on Thursday, September 2.

[08/26/21 - 11:54 AM]
BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios' New Scripted Series "All the Queen's Men" Set Inside the Thrilling World of Male Exotic Dancing in Atlanta Premieres Thursday, September 9th Exclusively on BET+
Based on the popular book "Ladies Night," created by actor Christian Keyes, whom also serves as a writer for the series, the one-hour drama centers around the life of Marilyn "Madam" DeVille, played by Eva Marcille.

[08/26/21 - 11:14 AM]
Lifetime Unveils Full Fall Schedule Featuring Top Names All Season Long
As summer comes to an end, Lifetime ensures the fall is full of excitement with new premieres every weekend, starting on Labor Day, with the premiere of "Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace."

[08/26/21 - 11:00 AM]
Catch Eight New Episodes of the IMDb TV Original Series "Leverage: Redemption" on October 8
In the brand-new episodes, the Leverage team finds itself up against a rival organization that embodies the system the team works so hard to take down.

[08/26/21 - 10:19 AM]
The 2021 "BET Hip Hop Awards" Returns Tuesday, October 5, from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA
The official 2021 "BET Hip Hop Awards" nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters are to be announced at a later date.

[08/26/21 - 10:07 AM]
FX Sets Cast for "Under the Banner of Heaven"
Sam Worthington, Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell, Billy Howle, Gil Birmingham, Adelaide Clemens, Rory Culkin, Seth Numrich, Chloe Pirrie, Sandra Seacat and Christopher Heyerdahl will join previously announced leads Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

[08/26/21 - 10:07 AM]
Rihanna's "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3" Returns Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Worldwide September 24
The latest installment will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide beginning Friday, September 24.

[08/26/21 - 10:03 AM]
UFO Docuseries "Unidentified with Demi Lovato," to Stream September 30 on Peacock
The unscripted series follows Lovato and their skeptical best friend Matthew and their sister Dallas, as they search for the truth about the UFO phenomena.

[08/26/21 - 09:53 AM]
Video: "Maradona: Blessed Dream" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
The project is a biography authorized by Diego Armando Maradona himself.

[08/26/21 - 09:31 AM]
"The Circus" Returns to Showtime Sunday, September 19 at 8 PM ET/PT
The acclaimed weekly docu-series, now in its sixth season and nominated this year for two Emmy Awards, is hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner and Jennifer Palmieri.

[08/26/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Chicago Party Aunt" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Chicago Party Aunt Diane is an idolized troublemaker with a talent for avoiding adulthood - and a soft spot for her soul-searching nephew.

[08/26/21 - 09:30 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets Date for New Buddy Comedy Series Starring That Girl Lay Lay, Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The series follows Lay Lay (Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.

[08/26/21 - 09:04 AM]
ABC Announces the Star-Studded Lineup Taking a Spin for Season Two of "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune"
Anthony Anderson, Laverne Cox, Tori Spelling, Jason Alexander and Tituss Burgess are among the featured contestants.

[08/26/21 - 09:03 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Returns for Its 13th Season with Four New Guest Sharks Diving Into the Tank for the First Time
Emma Grede, CEO and co-founder of Good American and founding partner of SKIMS; Kevin Hart, actor, investor and entrepreneur; Peter Jones, the sole remaining original Dragon on the BBC's "Dragons' Den"; and Nirav Tolia, co-founder of Nextdoor, will appear individually.

[08/26/21 - 09:02 AM]
ABC News and Disney Parks to Produce "The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World," A Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Airing Friday, Oct. 1, on ABC
Hosted by Disney Legend and moderator of ABC's "The View," Whoopi Goldberg, the two-hour program will feature spectacular visuals and musical performances.

[08/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Intrusion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a deadly home invasion at a couple's new dream house, the traumatized wife searches for answers - and learns the real danger is just beginning.

[08/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
ABC's New Courtroom Comedy, "Judge Steve Harvey" (working title), Is in Session
The judge, the jury and the star of the series, Steve Harvey, will welcome a variety of conflicts and characters to his courtroom - from small claims to big disputes and everything in between.

[08/26/21 - 08:57 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases New Trailer and Key Art for Pixar Animation Studios' "Dug Days" Premiering September 1
The shorts follow the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar's Oscar(R)-winning feature film "Up" whose high-tech collar translates his thoughts into speech.

[08/26/21 - 08:42 AM]
It's the Most Revved Up Season Yet! "Jay Leno's Garage" Season 6 Premieres Wednesday, September 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on CNBC
Jay shifts gears this season with superstar friends including Tiffany Haddish, Kelly Clarkson, James Corden, Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher, Michael Strahan, Margaret Cho, Trevor Noah, Kevin Bacon, Rick Ross, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood, Tim Allen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Offset, Cedric the Entertainer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jeff Gordon, James Brolin, and more.

[08/26/21 - 08:35 AM]
Jada Pinkett Smith Will Executive Produce Netflix Documentary Series About History's Most Iconic African Queens
Season 1 will cover Cleopatra, one of history's most powerful yet misunderstood women; while Season 2 will cover Njinga, the fearless 17th century warrior queen of Matamba and Ndongo.

[08/26/21 - 08:30 AM]
Robert Irvine Returns with New Season of "Dinner: Impossible"
Back with new episodes of the fan-favorite series, "Dinner: Impossible" combines action-packed culinary missions with heartwarming emotion that has endeared Robert to a new generation of viewers.

[08/26/21 - 08:00 AM]
"The Baby-Sitters Club" Season 2 Premieres Monday, October 11 on Netflix
Based on the best-selling book series by Ann M. Martin, "The Baby-Sitters Club" is a contemporary dramedy that follows the friendship and adventures of seven friends as they start their own babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Connecticut.

[08/26/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Power of the Dog" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

[08/26/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
A fresh crew of flirts, fibbers and honest allies join the Circle - and navigate new twists and turns - in hopes of winning this season's cash prize.

[08/26/21 - 05:46 AM]
Prime Video to Launch UK Amazon Original Comedy Series "Backstage with Katherine Ryan"
The star-studded line-up includes: Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Judi Love, Ivo Graham, Jo Brand, Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Rob Beckett, Sue Perkins, Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte, Jimmy Carr, Desiree Burch, Seann Walsh, Nick Mohammed, Sarah Millican, Joanne McNally, Russell Kane, Geoff Norcott, and Darren Harriott.

[08/26/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Following a year of lockdown, Hilary can't wait for Jack to take Michael away on a last journey, but this time they're staying close to home in the UK.

[08/26/21 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Sounds Like Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Just as Maca's career reaches an inflection point, the enigmatic ex who broke her heart reappears in Madrid and she turns to her friends for support.

[08/26/21 - 02:02 AM]
(Re)Start Your Engines - "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" Will Return in 2022
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/26/21 - 01:57 AM]
A Second Season of James May's Travelogue Will Film in the U.S. and Launch on Amazon Prime Video Next Year
Following the success of "Our Man in Japan," "James May: Our Man in the USA" will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 2022 in over 240 countries and territories.

[08/25/21 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 25
Updates include: "The Flash's" season opening stunt to feature various Arrowverse visitors; Jacob Anderson to lead AMC's "Interview with the Vampire"; and "Supergirl" finale to feature trio of alums.

[08/25/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Call My Agent: Bollywood" - Announcement - Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor, Soni Razdan
Calling everyone to let them know that "Call My Agent: Bollywood" is coming soon, only on Netflix.

[08/25/21 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Bangkok Breaking" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Struggling to earn a living in Bangkok, a man joins an emergency rescue service and realizes he must unravel a citywide conspiracy.

[08/25/21 - 03:11 PM]
BET Continues Its Winning Ratings Streak with Over 2.6 Million Total Viewers Tuning in to the Midseason Finale of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Season Three and "The Tyler Perry Show: The Sistas After-Show Edition" Last Wednesday Night
BET and Tyler Perry now have the top three scripted series on cable this season with African Americans 18-49.

[08/25/21 - 01:02 PM]
Another Helping of "Cake" - FXX's Weekly Short-Form Showcase Returns Thursday, September 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Both the weekly showcase and individual programs will also be available to FX subscribers through FXNOW, and streaming the next day via FX on Hulu.

[08/25/21 - 01:00 PM]
Fox Corporation Makes Strategic Investment in Eluvio and Selects Eluvio as Platform for Blockchain Creative Labs, FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment's Recently Launched NFT Business
Fox Corporation's investment marks the completion of Eluvio's Series A round at a valuation of $100 million.

[08/25/21 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Partners with the American Red Cross to Put the "Do" in Donation - With a Campaign to Inspire Action in Support of the Organization's Widespread Life-Saving Efforts
Tonight (August 25) on "Big Brother," a special segment will involve the Houseguests working together in support of the Red Cross.

[08/25/21 - 12:47 PM]
Blood Is Thicker... and Deadlier Than Water in the Latest HLN Original Series "Vengeance: Killer Families", Premiering Sunday, September 12 @ 9PM ET/PT
This edition explores the shocking revelations of parents, children, in-laws, and other close relatives who murder members of their own family.

[08/25/21 - 12:15 PM]
Season Three of "Tamron Hall" Will Premiere Monday, Sept. 6
The first weeks of season three are packed with can't-miss conversations you will only see on "Tamron Hall," premiering with two hotly debated school topics: kids wearing masks and the teaching of critical race theory.







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[11/25/24 - 02:49 PM]
Hallmark's Critically Acclaimed, Hit Series "The Way Home" Jumps Back Into the Pond When Season 3 Premieres January 2, Exclusively on Hallmark+
Season three picks up where season two left off - with Kat (Chyler Leigh) and her brother Jacob (Spencer Macpherson), who went missing more than two decades ago at the age of eight and is now an adult, poised to walk into the Landry home to an unsuspecting Del (Andie MacDowell).

[11/25/24 - 12:30 PM]
"The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" Returns This January for the Final Chapter
"The Final Chapter" offers a conclusion to Natalia's story as she strives for healing and resolution in her tumultuous journey filled with decades of unexpected twists and turns.

[11/25/24 - 12:00 PM]
Matthew Broderick and Son James Wilkie Broderick to Guest Star on CBS' "Elsbeth" in 2025
This will be the first time the father and son share the screen together.

[11/25/24 - 11:00 AM]
Peacock's "Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker Tapes" Exposes the Troubled Man Behind the Dark Myth Through Firsthand Recordings and Accounts from Some of the Women Who Knew Him Best
Collected from more than 25 hours of audio recordings - most of which have never been heard before - and including revealing interviews with his family, friends and wife, the series explores the dark forces that led Ramirez to become the infamous Night Stalker.

[11/25/24 - 10:32 AM]
Video: Tom Hanks Narrates an Extraordinary Journey - "The Americas" - NBC
Narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks comes the extraordinary journey of Earth's great supercontinent.

[11/25/24 - 10:30 AM]
Epic Landmark Natural History Series "Asia" Set to Premiere Saturday, January 25 on BBC America and AMC+
Presented by renowned naturalist and three-time Emmy Award-winner Sir David Attenborough, the cinematic series explores each corner of this remarkable part of our planet and journeys through Asia's most stunning landscapes, uncovering stories of extraordinary unseen animal behavior.

[11/25/24 - 10:20 AM]
AMC Networks' Launches Inaugural "Celebrating Indigenous Stories" Collection on AMC+
Also included in the special collection, and as part of the company's "Future of Film" initiative, which partners with indie film festivals that feature emerging talent from historically excluded communities, is the company's first-ever "Indigenous Rising Stars" collection.

[11/25/24 - 09:02 AM]
MTV's "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Rings in the New Year with All-New Episodes Starting Tuesday, January 7 at 8PM ET/PT
MTV today announced the return of the popular docuseries, bringing viewers more drama, music, and the personal stories that keep fans hooked.

[11/25/24 - 09:00 AM]
Final Season of "Blue Bloods" to Conclude on Friday, Dec. 13 with Two Remaining Episodes
Amanda Kloots and Edward James Olmos will guest star in the final installments.

[11/25/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the First-Look Teaser for "Beast Games" Competition Series
The series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Legendary Artist, Actor, Producer, Author and Entrepreneur Queen Latifah to Host "The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors" to Be Broadcast Sunday, Dec. 22 on CBS
The Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals whose unique contributions have shaped the way we see ourselves, each other and our world.

[11/25/24 - 07:16 AM]
Stream Max Today for 70% Off
This limited time deal is available now through Monday, December 2 for both new and returning subscribers on Max.com, Apple, Google Play, Roku, Samsung, and Xumo, and for new Max customers only on Amazon Fire TV.

[11/25/24 - 07:05 AM]
2024 Billboard Music Awards to Air on December 12 in First-of-Its-Kind Multi-Platform Viewing Experience Across FOX, Paramount+ and Amazon's Fire TV Channels
Hosted by actress and comedian Michelle Buteau, the 2024 BBMAs presented by Marriott Bonvoy airs on Thursday, December 12 at 8:00pm ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels, and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com, and via BBMAs and Billboard social channels.

[11/25/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Missing You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
What would you do if your ex disappeared and came back into your life after 11 years? Your next Harlan Coben New Year's Day watch is almost here.

[11/25/24 - 07:01 AM]
5&2 Studios Announces Theatrical Debut of "The Chosen: Last Supper" (Season 5) on March 27, 2025 and Unveils First Look Trailer
Later in 2025, the season will make its streaming debut.