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[08/31/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 31
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television fires Mike Richards from "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"; Richard Blais boards FOX's "Next Level Chef"; and HBO Max's "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" casts trio.

[08/31/21 - 07:01 PM]
Netflix Sets Key Cast in Thai Cave Rescue Limited Series Directed by "Baz" Nattawut Poonpiriya and Kevin Tancharoen
The limited series, which is set to start shooting in northern Thailand, is based on 2018's world-famous event where 12 young footballers and their coach - known as the Wild Boars - were finally rescued from a flooded cave in Thailand after more than two weeks.

[08/31/21 - 05:02 PM]
Video: "Tig N' Seek" - Season 3 Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
Tiggy, Gweeseek, Nuritza, Boss, and the rest of the gang are back for another season of fun on September 16.

[08/31/21 - 03:17 PM]
IFC and Sundance Now Acquire Exclusive Rights to Season 1 of New Zealand Comedy "Good Grief" and Co-Commission Second Season from BSAG Productions Ltd
Season 1 will make its U.S., Canadian and U.K. premiere on September 30 as binge release on Sundance Now followed by its North American broadcast premiere on IFC beginning October 4.

[08/31/21 - 02:46 PM]
ABC News Presents "Final Hours, America's Longest War," Chronicling America's Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Streaming Only on Hulu Tonight, Aug. 31
In the aftermath of the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, ABC News presents the documentary special "Final Hours, America's Longest War," chronicling the final moments the United States military spent in Afghanistan.

[08/31/21 - 02:44 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts First Look Trailer for New Original Drama Series "Mayor of Kingstown"
The series follows the McLusky family - power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan, where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

[08/31/21 - 01:44 PM]
E! and Peacock Set Premiere Dates for First Two Jimmy Fallon & Electric Hot Dog Projects
E!'s "Clash of the Cover Bands" will premiere Wednesday, October 13 at 9:30/8:30c and Peacock's "The Kids Tonight Show" will launch Thursday, October 14.

[08/31/21 - 01:17 PM]
Samantha Aucoin and Jana Morrison to Star in New Syfy Series "Astrid & Lilly Save the World"
High school is hard enough when you're different, but when outcast BFFs Astrid and Lilly accidentally crack open a portal to a terrifyingly quirky monster dimension, it gets a lot more complicated.

[08/31/21 - 12:46 PM]
Paramount+'s Revival of "The Game" Kicks Off on Nov. 11
In addition, the service also announced two new cast members joining the team: Tim Daly, who will play Colonel Ulysses S. Thatcher, a self-made billionaire, and Toby Sandeman, who will play Garret Evans, the top football player in the league.

[08/31/21 - 12:17 PM]
Video: Main Title Sequence for the Paramount+ Original Animated Kids' Series "Star Trek: Prodigy" Unveiled
First look images of the series' main villains, The Diviner (voiced by John Noble) and Drednok (voiced by Jimmi Simpson), also made their debut.

[08/31/21 - 11:59 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films Sets "Fauci" Theatrical Release Date with Magnolia Pictures for Sept. 10
The film delivers a rare glimpse into the long-standing professional career and personal life of the ultimate public servant, who after a lifetime of service faced his biggest test: a pandemic whose ferocity is unmatched in modern history.

[08/31/21 - 11:37 AM]
Director, Producer & Academy Award-Nominated Actor, Elliot Page Signs First-Look Deal with UCP
Page has signed a first-look deal to develop scripted and unscripted projects across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.

[08/31/21 - 11:36 AM]
Paramount+ Reveals Teaser Art and First Look Images for New Original Series "Guilty Party"
From creator Rebecca Addelman and starring Kate Beckinsale and newcomer Jules Latimer, the 10-episode first season will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, October 14 exclusively on Paramount+.

[08/31/21 - 11:02 AM]
The Curtain Goes Up on the Network's New 2021-2022 Schedule of CBS Original Series, on the "CBS Fall Preview," Thursday, Sept. 9
Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford, star of "B Positive," takes center stage in a can't-miss CBS star-studded opening number to celebrate the Network's new fall season in a fresh way.

[08/31/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "All Creatures Great and Small," Season 2: Coming Winter 2022
Your favorite Yorkshire Dales residents return for another heartwarming season based on the life and novels of James Herriot.

[08/31/21 - 10:31 AM]
Peacock's Highly Anticipated Drama Series "Bel-Air" Introduces Newcomer and West Philly Local Jabari Banks in Iconic Role Originated by Will Smith
"Bel-Air" is a contemporary reimagining of the beloved and culture defining 90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

[08/31/21 - 10:12 AM]
New Magnolia Network Original Content to Debut in September Exclusively on discovery+ and the Magnolia App
Titles premiering on Magnolia Network this month include the documentary "Rebuilding Hope: The Children of 9/11."

[08/31/21 - 10:09 AM]
Josh Gates Explores Stranger Side of the Unknown in Brand-New Season of "Expedition X" Premiering September 1 on Discovery
Gates, along with scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot continue to investigate history's strangest legends and mysteries around the world in an all-new season.

[08/31/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "You vs. Wild: Out Cold" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a plane crash leaves Bear with amnesia, he must make choices to save the missing pilot and survive in this high-stakes interactive adventure.

[08/31/21 - 09:58 AM]
Harvey Guillen Hosts "After the Shadows" - New Talk Show on All Things "What We Do in the Shadows"
The pre-taped, online talk show will begin September 2 at 11 p.m. PT, immediately after the two-episode premiere of "What We Do in the Shadows'" third season on FX.

[08/31/21 - 09:26 AM]
"Dana White's Contender Series" Returns to ESPN+ August 31
New episodes will be available every Tuesday evening through November 2.

[08/31/21 - 09:05 AM]
Disney+ Celebrates at the Drive-In World Premiere of the Original Film, "Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles," A Billie Eilish Concert Experience
The film features an intimate performance of every song in the album's sequential order - for the first and only time - from the stage of the legendary Hollywood Bowl.

[08/31/21 - 08:35 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Second Season of Animated Buddy-Comedy "The Ghost and Molly McGee" Ahead of Its Series Premiere Friday, Oct. 1
New episodes roll out Saturdays (9:00 a.m. ET) through Nov. 27 on Disney Channel, with episodes available in October on Disney+.

[08/31/21 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces a New Comedy Special from Ms. Pat
The special will be shot at the Atlanta Comedy Theater on September 25.

[08/31/21 - 08:05 AM]
The History Channel Sets the Television Premiere of "Desert One" from Two Time Academy Award-Winning Director Barbara Kopple for Sunday, September 12th at 8PM ET/PT
The film tells the story of the failed US rescue attempt of American hostages being held at the American Embassy in Tehran, Iran in 1980.

[08/31/21 - 07:02 AM]
VH1's Hit Series "Black Ink Crew: Chicago" Returns Monday, October 4 at 8PM ET/PT
This season follows the cast returning to normalcy after enduring a life-changing year and finding a renewed sense of purpose - growing from their past mistakes to form a stronger future.

[08/31/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Croods Family Tree" - Season 1 Trailer
Gather your crew and get ready for history to be made in the all-new animated series, coming to Peacock on September 23.

[08/31/21 - 06:26 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces New Programming for Crackle for September
AVOD exclusives include "The Machine," "The Jesus Rolls" and "Taboo."

[08/31/21 - 06:14 AM]
ESPN Re-Signs "SportsCenter" Anchor Elle Duncan to New, Multi-Year Deal
Duncan, who joined ESPN in 2016, co-anchors the 6 p.m. ET edition with Kevin Negandhi on weekdays, a position she moved to in March of this year.

[08/31/21 - 06:00 AM]
Fall Back Into Autumn with TLC's Slate of Returning Series
With this upcoming fall slate, TLC promises to deliver more fan-favorite personalities to entertain and charm.

[08/31/21 - 05:46 AM]
Two Major Bermuda Triangle Underwater Wreck Sites Discovered While Shooting the History Channel Series "History's Greatest Mysteries: Expedition Bermuda Triangle" Premiering Tuesday, September 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Marine biologist and lead diver Mike Barnette and his team discovered a plane wreck that was positively identified as a WWII TBM Avenger plane by former Navy pilot and WWll craft expert Roy Stafford.

[08/31/21 - 05:42 AM]
CBS News Launches "CBS Mornings" on Sept. 7
Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson to co-host "CBS Mornings" Monday through Friday; Jeff Glor, Dana Jacobson and Michelle Miller to co-host "CBS Saturday Morning"; and Jane Pauley to anchor "CBS Sunday Morning."

[08/30/21 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Monday, August 30
Updates include: The CW orders "Nancy Drew" spin-off "Tom Swift" to series; Emily VanCamp to exit FOX's "The Resident"; and Kyle Chandler boards "Mayor of Kingstown" at Paramount+.

[08/30/21 - 12:55 PM]
Season 2 of Leah Remini's Crossword Game Show "People Puzzler," Premieres September 27 @ 6 pm ET
In "People Puzzler," three lucky contestants will put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete iconic, People Puzzler crosswords.

[08/30/21 - 12:07 PM]
Drew Brees and Maria Taylor Join "Football Night in America"
Brees, the MVP of Super Bowl XLIV, joins host Mike Tirico and Super Bowl-winning head coach Tony Dungy at the desk in Studio 1 at NBC Sports' International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn.

[08/30/21 - 11:36 AM]
Apple Studios Lands "Raymond and Ray," New Film Starring Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke
Written and directed by Rodrigo GarcĂ­a, the film follows half-brothers Raymond (played by Ewan McGregor) and Ray (played by Ethan Hawke) who have lived in the shadow of a terrible father.

[08/30/21 - 10:55 AM]
ABC News Presents "9/11 Twenty Years Later: America Remembers" - A Week of Coverage to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
In primetime, look for "Women of 9/11: A Special Edition of 20/20 with Robin Roberts" on Wednesday, September 8; and "20/20" will present two specials on Friday, September 10.

[08/30/21 - 10:33 AM]
Peacock's Supernatural YA Drama Series "Vampire Academy," Based on the Bestselling Book Series, Announces Main Cast
In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women's friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter royal vampire society.

[08/30/21 - 10:33 AM]
Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Network Orders Two More Original Series, Greenlights Two New Pilots
"The Craftsman" and "The Art of Vintage" will premiere on Magnolia Network next year.

[08/30/21 - 10:02 AM]
CBS Announces the 18 New Castaways Competing on the Next Edition of "Survivor," Which Kicks Off with a Two-Hour Premiere on Wednesday, Sept. 22
As the thrilling competition begins on the beautiful islands of Fiji, 18 determined castaways will be divided into three tribes of six to face a faster, more intense and more dangerous season than ever before.

[08/30/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "My Name Is Pauli Murray" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Both Pauli's personal path and tireless advocacy foreshadowed some of the most politically consequential issues of our time.

[08/30/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Velvet Underground" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
A hypnotic new documentary and the first major film to tell the band's legendary story.

[08/30/21 - 08:59 AM]
Three New Documentaries from Steve McQueen to Premiere September 17 on Amazon Prime Video: "Uprising," "Black Power: A British Story of Resistance," and "Subnormal: A British Scandal"
Directed by Steve McQueen and James Rogan, "Uprising" is a vivid and visceral three-part documentary series (comprised of three hour-long episodes) examining three events from 1981 in the UK.

[08/30/21 - 08:01 AM]
HBO Max and YouTube Launch on Spectrum TV Platform
With HBO Max and YouTube launched within Spectrum's service area, they are now automatically available to customers with eligible devices and Spectrum Internet.

[08/30/21 - 06:16 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Premieres Long-Awaited Crime Comedy "The Jesus Rolls" Exclusively for Free on September 1st
While the film is a spin-off of the successful 1998 Coen Brothers classic "The Big Lebowski," it is also a remake of the 1974 Bertrand Blier film "Going Places."

[08/30/21 - 06:02 AM]
ESPN+ Announces "UNINTERRUPTED's More Than an Athlete" Season 2 Featuring Michael Strahan Will Debut on September 9
The first episode of the season will be available to ESPN+ subscribers on September 9, with new episodes posting weekly through September 30.

[08/30/21 - 06:01 AM]
Thunderbird Entertainment's Great Pacific Media Celebrates the Renewals of "Highway Thru Hell," "Heavy Rescue: 401" and "Mud Mountain Haulers"
"Highway Thru Hell" launched in 2012 to showcase the heroic teams of heavy equipment operators, who put their lives on the line to keep vital freight moving and communities connected across southern British Columbia.

[08/30/21 - 05:37 AM]
Justice Will Be Relative This September as New Syndicated Court Show Premieres
"Relative Justice" is a syndicated, arbitration-based, unscripted, court show that pulls back the curtain on family matters, moving the drama from the dining room to the court room.

[08/30/21 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "You" - Season 3 Date Announcement - Netflix
Lock your doors. Joe and Love are moving to the suburbs.

[08/30/21 - 05:06 AM]
Apple Announces "The Problem with Jon Stewart" Is Set to Make Its Global Debut Thursday, September 30 on Apple TV+
"The Problem With Jon Stewart" is a multiple-season, single-issue series, taking a deep dive on the issues affecting us most.







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[12/23/24 - 01:15 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 01:02 PM]
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[12/23/24 - 11:13 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 10:40 AM]
Max Renews Original Adult Animated Series "Creature Commandos," from DC Studios, for Second Season
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[12/23/24 - 10:31 AM]
As an Early Holiday Gift to Fans Hallmark Announces That Its Hit Reality Competition Series, "Finding Mr. Christmas," Is Renewed for a Second Season
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[12/23/24 - 10:02 AM]
"TMZ Investigates: Luigi Mangione: The Mind of a Killer" Premieres Monday, January 6 at 8/7c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
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[12/23/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?" Debuts January 10
Host of the award-winning series "Real Time with Bill Maher," acclaimed comedian and satirist Bill Maher serves up another dose of reality in his 13th HBO stand-up special.

[12/23/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Going Dutch" Season 1 First Look - FOX TV
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[12/23/24 - 08:58 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "All Creatures Great and Small" Season 5 Trailer
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[12/23/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Zero Day" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a cyberattack sabotages transportation and power infrastructure across the U.S., former President George Mullen is asked to find the culprit.

[12/23/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Lovers Anonymous" - Teaser - Netflix
Cem, scarred by a childhood that crushed his trust in love, runs the "Love Hospital," until Hazal, who believes in the power of love, disrupts his life.