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[10/12/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 12
Updates include: Melanie Lynskey cast in Hulu's "Candy"; HBO Max lands a pair of projects; and "The Wendy Williams Show" to open season with guest hosts.

[10/12/21 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Cowboy Bebop" - Anime Date Announcement - Netflix Anime
Scouring space for bounties, a ragtag crew - a former hitman, an ex-cop, a con artist, a hacker kid and a data dog - live paycheck to paycheck.

[10/12/21 - 03:10 PM]
ESPN's "Monday Night Football" Colts-Ravens Matchup Generates 11.4 Million Viewers, Another Year-Over-Year Audience Increase
Season-to-date, "Monday Night Football" is up 20% from both 2020 and 2019 seasons, averaging 14 million viewers through the first five weeks of the season.

[10/12/21 - 03:01 PM]
"Squid Game" Has Officially Reached 111 Million Fans
Netflix confirms the drama is its biggest series launch ever.

[10/12/21 - 02:36 PM]
Video: Shudder Releases Trailer for Season Four of "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula"
The groundbreaking Shudder Original series follows 10 drag artists from around the world competing for a $100,000 grand prize - the largest in show history.

[10/12/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Look at Robin Givens in the Upcoming Max Original "Head of the Class"
The multi-camera family comedy will debut on the streaming service on Thursday, November 4, 35 years after the original series, created by Rich Eustis and Michael Elias, aired.

[10/12/21 - 11:28 AM]
Mark Strong's Complicated Underground Life Continues to Spiral as "Temple" Returns for Season 2 Monday, November 1 on Spectrum Originals
All seven episodes of the crime series will drop ad-free on Monday, November 1.

[10/12/21 - 11:00 AM]
AMC Greenlights "Tales of the Walking Dead" as a New Episodic Anthology Series Premiering on AMC+ and AMC Next Summer
Channing Powell, who has been a writer and producer on "The Walking Dead" and "Fear the Walking Dead," will showrun "Tales," working closely with Scott M. Gimple, chief content officer of the Walking Dead Universe.

[10/12/21 - 10:35 AM]
"The Bear" - New Comedy Series Ordered by FX
Jeremy Allen White stars as a young chef who returns to Chicago to run the family restaurant.

[10/12/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: The Sickest Drop of the Year Is Here - Amazon Prime Video Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for Adult Animated Comedy Series "Fairfax"
All eight episodes will premiere on October 29, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/12/21 - 09:54 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Trailer and Key Art for Coming-of-Age Documentary Film "Cusp," Premiering Friday, November 26, at 9 PM ET/PT
Winners of the 2021 Emerging Filmmaker Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival, the filmmakers present an intimate and authentic glimpse into American girlhood when the constraints of adolescence clash with the growing desire for personal agency.

[10/12/21 - 09:02 AM]
2021 Adult Swim Festival Initiates Global Takeover Heading to Screens Everywhere This November
Fans everywhere have the best seat in the house as the 2021 Adult Swim Festival arrives Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13 exclusively on the Adult Swim YouTube Channel.

[10/12/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Masters of the Universe: Revelation Part 2" Premieres November 23 on Netflix
The Kevin Smith-produced series returns with five new episodes.

[10/12/21 - 08:20 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Exploring the Inspiring Rise and Powerful Force of Women in Hip-Hop in Their Own Words
"The Real Queens of Hip-Hop: The Women Who Changed the Game" chronicles the origins of hip-hop as it grew from urban culture in the '70s and '80s, and eventually exploded into the pop mainstream as a globally recognized musical genre and cultural phenomenon.

[10/12/21 - 08:08 AM]
ABC Ranks as Tuesday's No. 1 Entertainment Network in Adults 18-49
After just three days of viewing across linear and digital platforms, "Bachelor in Paradise" averaged a 1.97 rating among Adults 18-49 this season, more than doubling its initial Live+Same Day rating.

[10/12/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Colin in Black and White" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Colin Kaepernick narrates this drama series recounting his formative years navigating race, class and culture while aspiring for greatness.

[10/12/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Swap Shop" Season 1 & Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
When the "Swap Shop" radio show shares the scoop on sweet deals, collectors of cars, comics, creepy clown statues and more listen with ears wide open.

[10/12/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story" & "Rooney" - Official Trailers
Prime Video Sport teases both of the upcoming projects.

[10/12/21 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases First Trailer for All-New Adventure Comedy "Home Sweet Home Alone" Premiering on Disney+ Day
"Home Sweet Home Alone" stars Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, and Chris Parnell.

[10/12/21 - 06:01 AM]
Omar Sy Teams Up with Netflix for Feature Film Partnership
Omar Sy stars in Netflix's live-action series "Lupin," as Assane Diop, a character inspired by the French story of thief Arsène Lupin.

[10/12/21 - 06:01 AM]
G4 to Launch on Verizon Fios, Cox, Xfinity TV, Philo and Twitch on November 16, 2021
Upon launch, G4 will debut linearly on the channel lineups of Verizon Fios, Cox, and Xfinity TV.

[10/12/21 - 06:00 AM]
Discovery, Inc. to Launch discovery+ in Canada
The definitive streaming home of non-fiction, real life content will launch in Canada on Tuesday, October 19.

[10/12/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Highly Anticipated Apple Original Limited Series "The Shrink Next Door" Debuts Ahead of November 12, 2021 Premiere
The first three episodes of the eight-episode limited series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 12, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday thereafter through December 17.

[10/11/21 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 11
Updates include: Emma Corrin to lead FX's "Retreat"; Amazon orders pilot for "Once Upon a Time in Aztlan"; and Mark Harmon confirms exit as series regular from "NCIS."

[10/11/21 - 03:35 PM]
ID Announces a Quick-Turn Special with John Walsh and Its Arsenal of True Crime Experts for "Gabby Petito: ID Special Report," Airing on Wednesday, October 13 at 9/8c
With never-before-heard commentary and perspectives from the most trusted names in true crime, the team will analyze what happened in the field with the police, discuss the harsh reality of domestic violence, and the role of social media in feeding the firestorm.

[10/11/21 - 02:34 PM]
"Space Launch Live: Shatner in Space" Airs Live on Discovery and Science Channel, Wednesday, October 13, 8:30-10:30 AM
Scheduled for Wednesday after weather delays, the mission, known as NS-18, will launch from Blue Origin's West Texas site.

[10/11/21 - 01:29 PM]
Amazon Original Comedy Special "Yearly Departed" Returns to Bid Farewell to 2021
Featuring an all-female lineup of guests to be announced at a later date, some of the world's funniest women will bid farewell to everything we're leaving behind in 2021, including Hot Vaxx Summer, Hermit Life, Ignoring the Climate Crisis, and Zoom.

[10/11/21 - 12:04 PM]
"Joe Pera Talks with You" Season Three Arrives Sunday, November 7 on Adult Swim
The series is created by and starring Joe Pera, who serves as executive producer alongside series director Marty Schousboe, and co-stars Jo Firestone and Conner O'Malley.

[10/11/21 - 10:01 AM]
"The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip" Takes Off Thursday, November 18 Exclusively on Peacock
For the first time in "Real Housewives" history, iconic franchise members from coast-to-coast will unite on a luxurious getaway filled with unexpected friendships, fun in the sun and plenty of drama.

[10/11/21 - 09:31 AM]
HGTV Renews Popular Renovation Series "Rock the Block" for a New Season
Set for premiere in early 2022, the series again will be hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington and will showcase four teams of HGTV's powerhouse experts who are ready to face-off in a renovation battle for bragging rights and a street named in their honor.

[10/11/21 - 09:15 AM]
Video: Peacock's "Snoop & Martha's Very Tasty Halloween" Gets a Sweet Trailer
Trios of the country's most talented and award-winning bakers compete - each building an immersive, edible spectacle to take center stage at Snoop and Martha's Halloween Party at the Tasty Manor.

[10/11/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Robin Robin" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The holiday special from Aardman Animation features the voices of Gillian Anderson, Richard E Grant, Bronte Carmichael and Adeel Akhtar.

[10/11/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Narcos: Mexico" - Season 3 Trailer - Netflix
As a new generation of cartel leaders vie for power, journalists hunt for truth while government agents walk a thin line between justice and corruption.

[10/11/21 - 07:16 AM]
CBS Gives Top Freshman Dramas "NCIS: Hawai'i" and "FBI: International" Full-Season Orders for the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season
"These two terrific new dramas are off to a tremendous start," said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. "They have significantly strengthened and improved our lineup on their respective nights and are generating huge increases on our streaming platforms as well."

[10/11/21 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Season Two Trailer Available of Action-Comedy "Hitmen", Starring Iconic Duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkin
Season two begins streaming Thursday, October 28, with all six episodes available at once on Peacock.

[10/11/21 - 06:01 AM]
"Stay Close," A Gripping Thriller from Harlan Coben, Is Coming to Netflix on December 31
Cush Jumbo, James Nesbitt, Richard Armitage, and Sarah Parish star in the project.

[10/11/21 - 06:00 AM]
IMDb TV Announces the Second-Season Premiere of Breakout Spy Series "Alex Rider" on December 3
Produced by Eleventh Hour Films, "Alex Rider" is a spy-thriller series based on the popular book franchise written by Anthony Horowitz, which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

[10/11/21 - 01:26 AM]
Disney+ Announces Lead Casting for French Disney+ Original Series "Mauvaise Pioche"
An adaptation of the hit BBC Two series "The Wrong Mans," originally created by James Corden, Mathew Baynton and Jim Field-Smith and co-produced by the BBC and Hulu, the series follows the outlandish adventures of Vincent and Alban.

[10/11/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Club" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1950s Istanbul, amid political unrest, a Jewish mother seeks to reconnect with her daughter after being released from prison.

[10/10/21 - 09:50 PM]
Video: "Maradona: Blessed Dream" - Official English Trailer - New Series 2021 - Amazon Prime Video
"Maradona: Blessed Dream" follows the controversial life of legendary footballer Diego Armando Maradona.

[10/10/21 - 10:59 AM]
Video: Extended First Look at Hologram Janeway in Paramount+'s Original Animated Kids' Series "Star Trek: Prodigy" Revealed
The new clip featuring the return of the iconic "Star Trek" character of Janeway, voiced by Kate Mulgrew in the new series, was released during the cast and producer panel at New York Comic Con, following the official premiere screening.

[10/09/21 - 01:19 PM]
Video: Peacock Reveals Epic "Psych 3: This Is Gus" Trailer & Premiere Date at New York Comic Con, Streaming Thursday, November 18
In preparation for a shotgun wedding before the birth of Baby Guster, Shawn and Groomzilla Gus go rogue in an attempt to track down Selene's estranged husband, as Lassiter grapples with the future of his career.

[10/09/21 - 01:14 PM]
"Hanna" Season Three to Premiere Globally on Prime Video November 24
As previously announced, Ray Liotta joins the cast for Season Three as Gordon Evans, a respected former military man and intelligence operative who wields incredible insider power.

[10/09/21 - 11:16 AM]
"Doctor Who" Returns to BBC One, BBC America and BBC iPlayer This Halloween
The iconic image for the new series has also been released, alongside a new promo spot featuring Jodie Whittaker.

[10/09/21 - 10:44 AM]
Video: Official Trailer for Season Four of the Paramount+ Original Series "Star Trek: Discovery" Takes Command During "New York Comic Con" Panel
The upcoming season's official key art, featuring Martin-Green as Captain Michael Burnham, also made its debut during the panel.

[10/09/21 - 08:16 AM]
Video: "Outlander" - Season 6 Official Teaser - Starz
Watch the first teaser for "Outlander" Season 6, premiering early 2022 on Starz.

[10/08/21 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 8
Updates include: NBC passes on Annie Ilonzeh-led drama pilot "Getaway"; cast also included Matt Long and Marg Helgenberger, whose previous series - "Manifest" and "All Rise," respectively - have since been resurrected at new homes.

[10/08/21 - 01:56 PM]
Video: "The Trip" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Lars and Lisa's marriage has seen better days. But a weekend trip to the family cabin in the woods offers them both a chance to start fresh. As soon as the other one is dead.

[10/08/21 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Surprise! The Cast of Amazon Prime Video's New Series "I Know What You Did Last Summer" Received a Visit from the Original Cast During Their New York Comic Con Panel
The cast of the new series was shocked and honored by the surprise of Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Freddie Prinze Jr. dropping by to lend their support and share their excitement for the series, and officially pass the torch to the new cast.

[10/08/21 - 01:22 PM]
Video: "Crossing Swords" Season 2 Announcement - Hulu
"Crossing Swords" returns to Hulu for season two on December 10.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.