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[10/21/21 - 11:20 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, October 21
Updates include: Gabrielle Creevy cast in Showtime's "Three Women"; HBO Max, David Chase mull "The Sopranos" prequel series; and Timothy Simons boards Hulu's "Candy."

[10/21/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Super Crooks" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Johnny Bolt recruits a group of ragtag supervillains for one last heist. Their target: A ruthless super-powered crime boss. What can go wrong?

[10/21/21 - 03:30 PM]
New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics Double Overtime Thriller is ESPN's Most-Watched Wednesday Season-Opening NBA Telecast in 18 Years
The telecast averaged 1.96 million viewers, peaking with 2.87 million viewers from 10:30-10:45 p.m. ET.

[10/21/21 - 02:17 PM]
"King Richard," "The Sex Lives of College Girls," "South Side," "Black and Missing," "8-Bit Christmas" and More Arrive on HBO Max This November
Other premieres/returns include "Frayed," "Gen:Lock," "Head of the Class," "Sort of," "Stath Lets Flats" and "Tom and Jerry in New York."

[10/21/21 - 02:08 PM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Expands Production Into India
The company has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Locomotive Global Inc.

[10/21/21 - 01:57 PM]
"The Last Cowboy" Returns for the Highly-Anticipated Season Two
The series comes to CMT for the much-anticipated second season on Friday, November 12 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/21/21 - 01:46 PM]
Oprah Winfrey to Discuss "Bewilderment" with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Richard Powers on "Oprah's Book Club," Premiering Friday, October 22 on Apple TV+
In this insightful and in-depth interview, Winfrey and Powers reflect on "Bewilderment," his first novel since receiving the Pulitzer Prize, as well as finding empathy through our differences, and their hopes for the future of our planet.

[10/21/21 - 01:41 PM]
HBO Sports to Present a Feature Documentary on the Bishop Sycamore Story, Executive Produced by Michael Strahan and Adam McKay
The film will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max in 2022.

[10/21/21 - 12:57 PM]
Hugh Bonneville Lends His Voice for Two New Smithsonian Channel(TM) Projects
The award-winning British actor is slated to narrate "Wild Tales from the Farm" premiering Wednesday, November 3 and will host "The Crown's Ancient Forest" documentary premiering Wednesday, December 1.

[10/21/21 - 12:52 PM]
ESPN's NFL Studio Shows All Driving Year-Over-Year Audience Increases; Each Show Up Among Persons 18-24 and Other Key Demos
More than 1.2 million fans are tuning in to ESPN on NFL Sunday mornings, as "Sunday NFL Countdown" (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET) is averaging 1,230,000 viewers a show, a 2% higher audience than last season.

[10/21/21 - 12:00 PM]
AMC+ Debuts Action-Packed Weekly Lineup of Streaming Exclusive Films Direct from Theaters This November
"On the heels of our successful debut of the Joe Manganiello-led 'Archenemy,' which became the most streamed movie on the service this summer, we're thrilled to bring subscribers even more action-packed films direct from theaters each week in November," said Courtney Thomasma, general manager for AMC+.

[10/21/21 - 11:04 AM]
Apple TV+ Doubles Down on "Mythic Quest," Renewing Acclaimed Workplace Comedy for Seasons Three and Four
"Just like critics and audiences all over the world, we fell in love with Rob and his team's sharp writing and full-of-heart, relatable characters that make up the world of 'Mythic Quest,'" said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+.

[10/21/21 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Head of the Class" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The series is based on the original 1980s sitcom of the name.

[10/21/21 - 10:35 AM]
YouTube Originals Greenlights New Episodes of Hit Animated Series "Pinkfong Wonderstar" Premiering November 9
The first 13 episodes have been successfully streamed in English and Korean since December 2020 with 73 million views as of October 2021.

[10/21/21 - 10:30 AM]
#1 New Comedy "Ghosts" Scares Up a Full-Season Order for the 2021-2022 Broadcast Season on CBS
"We're thrilled this spirited new comedy has struck a chord with viewers and critics alike and is off to a great start," said Thom Sherman, Sr. Executive Vice President, Programming, CBS Entertainment.

[10/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a priceless Christmas relic is stolen, royal look-alikes Margaret and Stacy turn to audacious doppelgänger Fiona - and her dashing ex - for help.

[10/21/21 - 10:01 AM]
'Twas the Night Before "Countdown to Christmas" and Hallmark Unwrapped Its Full 2021 Holiday Slate
Crown Media Family Networks is unwrapping the rest of its 2021 holiday movie slate of 41 all-new movie premieres.

[10/21/21 - 10:00 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces an All-New Original Movie Inspired by Grammy Award-Winning Band Train, "Christmas in Tahoe" Starring Train Frontman Pat Monahan Alongside Laura Osnes, Kyle Selig
The film will premiere as part of the network's annual "Countdown to Christmas" programming event.

[10/21/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for Coming-of-Age Docuseries "Always Jane"
All four episodes premiere on Prime Video on Friday, November 12, in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[10/21/21 - 09:16 AM]
discovery+ Delivers Holiday Cheer with New Episodes Of "Mary Mccartney Serves It Up" Featuring New Celebrity Guests and Even More Delicious Recipes
On Thursday, November 23 audiences are invited to join Mary as she shares her sincere love of family gatherings and meat-free entertaining for the holidays on four new episodes.

[10/21/21 - 09:04 AM]
Video: "Animaniacs" - Season 2 Trailer
"Animaniacs" returns for a zany new season on Friday, November 5.

[10/21/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "King Richard" - Official "Be Alive" Trailer - HBO Max
King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever.

[10/21/21 - 09:00 AM]
TBS' "Go-Big Show" Is Back for Season Two on January 6 with Some of the Most Shocking and Wild Acts
"Go-Big Show" currently ranks as the #2 new cable comedy of 2021.

[10/21/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Power Rangers Dino Fury" Morphs Into Action at Netflix
The new season will feature new characters, new weapons, new Zords (with unique Megazord combinations!), and new vehicles including the Dino Fury Cycle, a T-rex inspired motorcycle with blasters - all resulting in even more action-packed adventures.

[10/21/21 - 08:58 AM]
Video: "All or Nothing: Juventus" - Official Full Trailer
An entire Juventus season from a completely new and unmissable inside point of view.

[10/21/21 - 08:30 AM]
Peacock Announces Full Cast of New Limited Drama Thriller Series "Last Light" from MGM International TV Productions
Alyth Ross, Taylor Fay, Amber Rose Revah, Victor Alli, Tom Wlaschiha and Hakeem Jomah will join the previously announced Matthew Fox and Joanne Froggatt.

[10/21/21 - 08:08 AM]
Scripps Networks Celebrates the Holidays with Five New Original Movies on ION and Bounce
Five new original holiday movies will premiere on ION and Bounce beginning Sunday, November 21.

[10/21/21 - 08:01 AM]
Food Network Premieres New Culinary Competition "Throwdown with Michael Symon"
Premiering Tuesday, December 7 at 9:30/8:30c with a special double-episode, Michael is joined by his culinary director and right-hand, Katie Pickens, as they challenge the best of the best in the culinary world.

[10/21/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Stories of a Generation" - Official Teaser - Netflix
18 generational stories are enriched with the participation of Pope Francis and Martin Scorsese.

[10/21/21 - 07:09 AM]
Video: "Night of the Sicario" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Natasha Henstridge stars as a woman is forced to hide the young daughter of a Colombian woman in witness protection who will be testifying against a powerful drug cartel.

[10/21/21 - 06:27 AM]
ABC Limited Series "Women of the Movement," Chronicling the Story of Mamie Till-Mobley Seeking Justice for Son Emmett Till, Set To Premiere Thursday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m.
The series is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who in 1955 risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South.

[10/21/21 - 06:11 AM]
Video: "Red Notice" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Watch Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot in "Red Notice"," on Netflix November 12.

[10/21/21 - 05:31 AM]
The Country Music Association Announces First Round of Performers for "The 55th Annual CMA Awards"
This year's performances will include Jimmie Allen, Brothers Osborne, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Mickey Guyton featuring Brittney Spencer and Madeline Edwards, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, and Blake Shelton.

[10/20/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 20
Updates include: "Tyler Perry's Sistas" scores fourth season from BET; Jesse Spencer exits "Chicago Fire" after 200 episodes; and NBC's "The Thing About Pam" fills out cast.

[10/20/21 - 05:01 PM]
Watch It All Go Down! Season Three of HLN Original Series "Lies, Crimes & Video" Premieres Sunday, November 14
The six-episode series gives viewers an up-close look into terrifying 911 calls, police interrogations, jail house recordings, body camera and surveillance video captured as part of a criminal investigation.

[10/20/21 - 04:47 PM]
5.6 Million Viewers Tuned in to BET for the Premieres of Its Expansive Roster of Hit Drama and Comedy Series Last Week!
Last Tuesday night BET held the top three shows on cable for Black viewers 18-49, "The Oval" #1 including all of TV, "Assisted Living" #2, and "House of Payne" #3.

[10/20/21 - 02:21 PM]
ABC Is Thursday's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 3rd Straight Week in Adults 18-49
ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" emerged as Thursday's No. 1 entertainment show in Adults 18-49 (1.1/7), tying NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."

[10/20/21 - 11:06 AM]
Video: "The Challenge: All Stars" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Fan-favorites test their physical & emotional boundaries in the new season, streaming November 11.

[10/20/21 - 11:03 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Fall Harvest" Event Concludes, Making the Network the #1 Most Watched on Weekends and #2 in Total Day
Overall, "Fall Harvest" featured six Saturday night original movie premieres which together averaged 1.5 million Households, 1.8 million Total Viewers and 194,000 Women 25-54.

[10/20/21 - 11:00 AM]
"Harlem" to Premiere December 3 on Prime Video
Created, written, and executive produced by Tracy Oliver, "Harlem" is a new single-camera comedy following four stylish and ambitious best girlfriends in Harlem, New York City.

[10/20/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer and Key Art for the Revival of Iconic Series "The Game"
The series is debuting with a two-part premiere episode on Thursday, November 11.

[10/20/21 - 09:57 AM]
discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announce New Original Series "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off" Premiering Saturday, November 20th
The first-of-its-kind soul food cooking competition series celebrates Black chefs and the Black culinary traditions that are the cornerstone of American cuisine.

[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
"Rise," A New Film from Disney to Premiere in 2022 on Disney+
The film is based on the triumphant real life story about the remarkable family that produced the first trio of brothers to become NBA champions in the history of the league: Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Laker Kostas Antetokounmpo.

[10/20/21 - 09:03 AM]
It's All Fun and No Games When "Squidbillies" Returns for a Final Season on November 7
The new season features all-new covers of the show's opening theme song performed by Willie Nelson, Amanda Shires, Sturgill Simpson, and more.

[10/20/21 - 09:01 AM]
HGTV's Newest Competition Series "Flipping Showdown" Will Reward Winners with a $100,000 Cash and a Life-Changing Grand Prize
Ken and Anita Corsini, owners of Red Barn Homes, LLC a top-rated real estate business in Atlanta, will give a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for renovators and flippers to get $100,000 cash and the chance to start and grow their own real estate/flipping franchise.

[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
International Max Original "Para - We Are King" ("Wir Sind King") Debuts October 26
The series recently won Best Drama Series and Best Directing at the 2021 German TV Awards.

[10/20/21 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Original "Everybody Loves Natti" to Premiere November 19 on Prime Video
Although Natti Natasha has amassed billions of views on YouTube (and over 75 million devoted social media followers), the new Amazon Original reality series marks the first time she's shared the intimate details of her personal life, including her relationship with her manager, Raphy Pina.

[10/20/21 - 08:31 AM]
New Bounce Original Documentary Focuses on Police Relationship with the Black Community
"Protect or Neglect" looks at decades of turmoil between the Black community and police officers.

[10/20/21 - 07:37 AM]
"A Million Little Things" Posts +250% Increase in L+7 Playback in Adults 18-49
"A Million Little Things" also more than doubled its overall audience after seven days of TV playback, soaring by 135% in Total Viewers (1.7 million to 4.0 million).

[10/20/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Brand Studio Greenlights New Episodes of Weekly Entertainment Show "Roku Recommends"
According to Roku internal data, "Roku Recommends" has been a top-10 video-on-demand television series by unique views on The Roku Channel since its debut in June 2021.







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[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
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Whether it's his marriage, being a dog parent, AI, or religion, Ramy comes at everything with his own brand of heart and humor.

[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
The series - from Paramount Television Studios - will be directed by Cord Jefferson, and written and adapted by author Jonathan Franzen.

[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
Video: "Smiling Friends" - Final Episodes Trailer - Adult Swim
Watch the final two episodes of "Smiling Friends" on Sunday, April 12.

[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
"Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Premieres May 25 on Disney Jr. with the First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day on Disney+
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
New Faces Join "The Chi" Ensemble Cast for Its Final Season on Paramount+
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
Great American Media Sets "An Accidental Arctic Christmas," Reuniting Beloved Fan Favorites Cameron Mathison and Jill Wagner, From Executive Producer Candace Cameron Bure
Maya Rose Skabar also stars in the film, which will premiere as part of the upcoming all-star Great American Christmas on Great American Pure Flix, Great American Family, and GFAM+.

[04/02/26 - 08:07 AM]
HBO Max Brings HBO Original Series "Euphoria" to Coachella with First-Ever Series Screening at Festival
The screening will take place Sunday, April 12 at approximately 11:59 p.m. PT in the campgrounds, following the evening's final performance.

[04/02/26 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Grantchester" Season 11 - Official Preview
The beloved "Mystery!" series will debut its last season on Sunday, June 14.

[04/02/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Beef" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
At an elite country club, two young employees film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife - and ignite a blackmail war neither side can win.

[04/02/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Take a Trip to "Widow's Bay" in First Teaser for the New Apple Original Series
The new 10-episode series will make its global debut on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 17, 2026 on Apple TV, with a special two-episode release on Wednesday, May 27.

[04/02/26 - 07:36 AM]
ESPN's 2026 Major League Baseball Commentators - Ravech, Sciambi, Monaco Lead Play-by-Play Rotation
Karl Ravech, Jon "Boog" Sciambi and Mike Monaco will lead ESPN's play-by-play rotation, calling select MLB games throughout the season and bringing a blend of experience, versatility and storytelling to ESPN's national schedule.

[04/02/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Full Swing" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Every shot is a test of nerves as America and Europe's top golfers compete in a season packed with make-or-break moments on the road to the Ryder Cup.

[04/02/26 - 07:11 AM]
Emmy, Olivier, and Golden Globe Winner Brian Cox Joins Season Two of "Dexter: Resurrection" for Paramount+
Cox will play The New York Ripper, a serial killer who terrorized the City years ago.

[04/02/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ronaldinho: The One and Only" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This series follows the life and career of Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from young prodigy to global sports icon.

[04/02/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Swapped" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.