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    [tuesday, september 14, 2021]    
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[09/14/21 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 14
Updates include: HBO Max cancels "Generation" after one season; Meagan Holder boards FOX's "Monarch"; and Malachi Kirby to lead Amazon's "Anansi Boys."

[09/14/21 - 03:28 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Season-Opening MegaCast: 15.3 Million Viewers, Delivering "MNF's" Most-Watched Week 1 Game Since 2013
"Monday Night Football" also helped ESPN and ABC become the most-watched networks (broadcast and cable) in prime time among households, viewers and the same key male and people demos.

[09/14/21 - 02:31 PM]
NBC's "America's Got Talent" Concludes Season 16 with Star-Studded Guest Performances, Including Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, Bishop Briggs, George Lopez, Rico Rodriguez, Mat Franco and Olympians Jordan Chiles & Mykayla Skinner
The winner will receive a $1 million grand prize and will join "America's Got Talent Las Vegas LIVE" at Luxor Hotel and Casino opening this Fall.

[09/14/21 - 02:23 PM]
Oxygen's "Escaping Captivity: The Kara Robinson Story" Features a Gripping First-Hand Account of a Teenager's Tenacious Will to Survive a Serial Killer on Sunday, September 26 at 7:00PM ET/PT
In this two-hour special, Kara Robinson Chamberlain recounts in vivid detail being taken at gun point from a friend's front yard.

[09/14/21 - 02:14 PM]
US Open Viewership Up 33% in Prime Time, 13% Overall
Coverage totaled 153 hours across ESPN and ESPN2, an increase of 15% over the 133 that had been scheduled.

[09/14/21 - 02:04 PM]
Blasting Off October 6, The Disney+ Original Series "Among the Stars" Gives Viewers a Rare Look at the Vast World of NASA
The docuseries, produced by Fulwell 73, embeds viewers with NASA astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy as he embarks on one last mission.

[09/14/21 - 12:49 PM]
Peacock's Emmy-Nominated Late-Night Series "The Amber Ruffin Show" Renewed for a Second Season
Season one of the critically-acclaimed series - which recently welcomed a live studio audience - will conclude this Friday, September 17.

[09/14/21 - 12:34 PM]
Sundance Now to Exclusively Debut True Crime Docu-Series, "Trial in the Outback: The Lindy Chamberlain Story," on Tuesday, October 12
Lindy Chamberlain made headlines in 1980 when she claimed a dingo had killed her 9-week-old baby in the Australian outback.

[09/14/21 - 12:15 PM]
ABC News' "Soul of a Nation" Returns for Hispanic Heritage Month with Special "Corazon de America - Celebrating Hispanic Culture," A Celebration of the Diversity Within Hispanic Culture and Identity
ABC News' Sunny Hostin, Alex Perez, John QuiƱones, Stephanie Ramos, Cecilia Vega and Gio Benitez will also lead the hour, which features an interview and performance by global Reggaeton superstar Ozuna.

[09/14/21 - 12:06 PM]
A&E's "Hoarders" and "Intervention" Return on Monday, October 18
The Emmy-nominated and Critics Choice Television Award winning series "Hoarders" tackles the biggest, most extreme, and most challenging hoards in the country.

[09/14/21 - 12:00 PM]
All-New Episode of "Back on the Record with Bob Costas" Debuts September 24
Episode lineup will be announced next week.

[09/14/21 - 11:29 AM]
HBO Max Acquires Lissette Feliciano's Debut Feature "Women Is Losers"
In 1960's San Francisco, a once-promising catholic schoolgirl, Celina Guerrera (Lorenza Izzo), sets out to rise above the oppression of poverty and invest in a future for herself that sets new precedents for the time.

[09/14/21 - 11:03 AM]
Amazon Prime Video to Launch KSI Documentary, Executive Produced by Louis Theroux
With over 35 million subscribers to his YouTube channels, and recognizable to fans across the world, KSI, aka Olajide Olatunji or "JJ" for short, is one of the most influential online stars of his generation.

[09/14/21 - 11:01 AM]
Amazon Prime Video Greenlights Psychological Thriller "Wilderness"
The series, based on B.E. Jones' novel of the same name, will be written, created, and executive produced by Marnie Dickens, executive produced by Elizabeth Kilgarriff, and produced by Firebird Pictures.

[09/14/21 - 10:52 AM]
UPtv to Air "Bringing Up Bates" Season 11
In a first for the hit series, the new season will feature a Bates son getting married as Nathan Bates and Esther Keyes say "I do."

[09/14/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts Sneak Peek at New Original Series and Films Coming Soon to Apple TV+
The teaser features first looks and newly released footage from upcoming programs including "Foundation," "The Problem with Jon Stewart," "Swagger," "Finch," "The Shrink Next Door," "Invasion," "Swan Song," "Acapulco" and more.

[09/14/21 - 10:01 AM]
"Grendel" Explores the Line Between Hero and Villain in All-New Netflix Series
The all-new series is based on the masked vigilante from the popular, award-winning Matt Wagner/Dark Horse comic books.

[09/14/21 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of Max Original "Love Life" Debuts October 28
The 10-episode season continues with three episodes on November 4 and concludes with four episodes on November 11.

[09/14/21 - 10:00 AM]
OWN's Relationship Series "Family or Fiance" Will Continue with New Episodes This Fall 2021
The series is also available to stream the same day on discovery+.

[09/14/21 - 10:00 AM]
The Cast of the Critically-Acclaimed Comedy Series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Will Join Seth Meyers for an All-New Episode of "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Thursday, Sept. 16
The one-hour series finale of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," titled "The Last Day," will air earlier that evening at 8:00/7:00c on NBC.

[09/14/21 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Acquires Leonine Studios' International Action Series "Professionals" Starring Tom Welling, Brendan Fraser and Elena Anaya
The series follows Vincent Corbo (Tom Welling), a top-tier security operative, who is paid to protect the interests of rich and powerful clients by any means necessary - legal or not.

[09/14/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Welcome to the Blumhouse" (2021) - Official Trailers - Prime Video
Look for "Bingo Hell" and "Black As Night" on October 1 followed by "The Manor" and "Madres" in October 8.

[09/14/21 - 09:46 AM]
"The NFL on CBS" Delivers Massive Week 1 Audience
The combined average viewership for Sunday's doubleheader windows totaled 33.472 million viewers.

[09/14/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "I Promise" - Official Trailer - YouTube Originals
From executive producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter comes the story of the first academic year inside the groundbreaking I Promise School.

[09/14/21 - 09:01 AM]
"Maya and the Three" - The Epic Animated Event Arrives October 22 on Netflix
Meet the mythical gods Maya will have to battle.

[09/14/21 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Announces Main Cast and Start of Production for Highly Anticipated Drama Series "Bel-Air"
Peacock's highly anticipated drama series "Bel-Air," a contemporary reimagining of the beloved and culture defining 90s sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," has announced the full main cast.

[09/14/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Locke & Key" Season 2 - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
With danger lurking closer than they know, Tyler, Kinsey and Bode unlock more family secrets as they dig deeper into the power and mystery of the keys.

[09/14/21 - 08:06 AM]
HGTV Orders More Than 30 New Episodes of Three Popular Series
"Unsellable Houses," "Everything But the House" and "Inside Out," three top-performing series, are slated to return in 2022.

[09/14/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Maid" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.

[09/14/21 - 08:01 AM]
"Only Murders in the Building" Will Be Back for Season 2 on Hulu
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[09/14/21 - 06:32 AM]
Arden Cho Stars in "Partner Track," A New Netflix Series Revolving Around an Idealistic Lawyer Who Struggles with Her Moral Compass
Dominic Sherwood, Bradley Gibson and Nolan Gerard Funk co-star in the series.

[09/14/21 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Mid-Season Sneak Peek for Marvel Studios' "What If...?"
Witness the biggest heroes of the multiverse as they navigate alternate realities on a collision course toward an unforgettable finale.

[09/14/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "My Brother, My Sister" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Claudia Pandolfi, Alessandro Preziosi and Ludovica Martino star in the film, directed by Roberto Capucci.

[09/14/21 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "The Time It Takes" - Date announcement - Netflix
All the episodes of the first season of "The Time It Takes" are coming on October 29.

[09/13/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Monday, September 13
Updates include: Hilary Swank to star in ABC drama pilot; Colin Farrell's Penguin eyed for "The Batman" spin-off series at HBO Max; and Elisabeth Shue cast in Showtime's "Super Pumped."

[09/13/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Crime Stories: India Detectives" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
The four-part documentary series follows detectives from the Bengaluru City Police as they investigate four shocking cases.

[09/13/21 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Bright: Samurai Soul" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the early years of Japan's Meiji Restoration, a human ronin must unite with an orc assassin to save an elf orphan from their common adversary.

[09/13/21 - 03:26 PM]
Cynthia Erivo and Andy Serkis to Star Alongside Idris Elba in Neil Cross' British Crime Drama "Luther" in New Feature Film at Netflix
Jamie Payne will direct the film, a continuation of the multi-award winning international hit crime series.

[09/13/21 - 01:15 PM]
FOX Entertainment to Acquire TMZ Properties from WarnerMedia
FOX Television Stations' in-house syndication division, FOX First Run, will oversee all program sales, marketing and affiliate relations for "TMZ" and "TMZ Live," effective immediately.

[09/13/21 - 12:46 PM]
Peacock Original Series "One of Us Is Lying" to Launch Thursday, October 7
Episodes 1-3 will drop Thursday, October 7, episodes 4-6 on Thursday, October 14, and episodes 7-8 on Thursday, October 21.

[09/13/21 - 12:24 PM]
USA Network Premieres "America's Big Deal," The First Ever Live Shoppable Competition Series from Joy Mangano and Powered by One Platform Commerce @ NBCU on Thursday, Oct. 14
Each week entrepreneurs will take the stage for a three-minute product pitch and the person with the most live sales throughout the episode will win the chance to strike a life-changing deal with one of the show's retail giants.

[09/13/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Smart" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A depressed, self-proclaimed brainiac is forced to move in with her less than intelligent hot sibling and friends who show her the true way to happiness.

[09/13/21 - 11:01 AM]
A+E Networks' "Voices Magnified" Explores Mental Health in America with Two New Specials in Partnership with OZY to Air on A&E
Premiering Monday, September 20, the one-hour special "Voices Magnified: Mental Health Crisis" showcases honest and personal stories of Americans from across the country highlighting the critical issue of mental health in America.

[09/13/21 - 11:00 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Swan Song," Starring Mahershala Ali, to Premiere in Theaters and Globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, December 17
Eight-time Academy Award nominee Glenn Close and Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris also star.

[09/13/21 - 10:06 AM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights "Tom and Jerry Time" for Cartoonito on HBO Max and Cartoon Network
Combining hilarious antics with key early learning concepts, Tom and Jerry Time aims to teach young viewers the skills they need to explore the world around them.

[09/13/21 - 10:05 AM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Rolls Out Voice Cast for "Batwheels"
Ethan Hawke as Batman and Jacob Bertrand as Bam the Batmobile lead a talented cast for the preschool animated action-adventure comedy series featuring the most heroic and iconic vehicles from the DC universe.

[09/13/21 - 10:04 AM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family and Stampede Ventures Set Voice Cast for Mo Willems' Animated Musical Event, "Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Underground Rock Experience"
Yvette Nicole Brown, Jordan Fisher, Ron Funches, Carol Kane, Thomas Lennon, Kate Micucci, Kevin Michael Richardson and Jenna Ushkowitz are among the featured talent.

[09/13/21 - 10:01 AM]
Fuse+ Launches September 13 with an Inclusive and Empowering Lineup of Original Series, Documentaries and Independent Films Including "Don't Cancel Me," Hosted by Global Superstar Amara La Negra
Competitively priced at $1.99 a month with limited ads, Fuse+ is uniquely positioned as a brand created and curated by - and for - a young, diverse viewer who craves representation in their entertainment choices.

[09/13/21 - 10:01 AM]
Disney+ Gives "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" a Third Act with Season Three Greenlight
"We are overjoyed to be heading to the great outdoors for season three, and grateful to our partners and friends at Disney+ for their continued support of our next-generation Wildcats," said Tim Federle.

[09/13/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Rihanna's "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3" Reveals Teaser and All-Star Lineup
Now in its third-consecutive year, the extraordinary fashion experience continues to challenge tradition and redefine sexy.







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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Nine of ESPN.com's Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule release, including No. 1 Ohio State, No. 5 Texas, No. 7 Miami, No. 8 Texas Tech, No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 11 LSU.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
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[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
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[05/12/26 - 11:01 AM]
"The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Will Air a Repeat on Thursday, May 21, The Night of the Final Telecast of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"
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[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
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[05/12/26 - 10:36 AM]
Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Madame Blanc Mysteries," Renewed for a Fifth Season on AMC Global Media's Acorn TV
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