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[10/27/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 27
Updates include: Forest Whitaker, Marion Cotillard among latest bound for Apple's "Extrapolations"; Laura Patalano, Julia Vera join Hulu's "This Fool"; and Amazon's "Shelter" pilot rounds out cast.

[10/27/21 - 05:00 PM]
Video: New FOX Drama "Monarch" - First Trailer Premiering in FOX's Coverage of the MLB World Series Game 2
Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, Golden Globe nominee Anna Friel, Grammy Award nominee Trace Adkins, Josh Sasse, Beth Ditto, Meagan Holder, Inigo Pascual, Martha Higareda and Emma Milani star.

[10/27/21 - 04:01 PM]
When They Vanish Into Thin Air, It's a "Real Life Nightmare" - Season Three of the HLN Docu-Series Premieres Sunday, November 14
The new season features a two-hour special event "Mojave Mystery - Vanished in the Desert," an investigation into the November 2014 disappearance of popular hiker Kenny Veach, as he searched for the mysterious "M Cave" near Area 51.

[10/27/21 - 01:00 PM]
"South Park: Post COVID" Is Coming Exclusively to Paramount+ Thursday, Nov. 25
The second exclusive event will stream in December, the date to be announced.

[10/27/21 - 11:19 AM]
Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold Return to Co-Host 2021 "Soul Train Awards" Presented by BET Premiering Sunday, November 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET and BET Her
Celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic television show's 50th anniversary, the "Soul Train Awards" recognizes the best in Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop from both established industry legends and the next generation of promising artists.

[10/27/21 - 11:00 AM]
Emmy Award-Nominated Entertainment Journalist and Host Scott Evans Expands NBCUniversal Relationship with Overall Deal Across Television and Streaming Entertainment Platforms
The agreement encompasses unscripted opportunities across platforms, including Evans' current hosting roles for NBC's "Access Daily" and "Access Hollywood," and USA's "America's Big Deal."

[10/27/21 - 10:42 AM]
Showtime Kicks Off Its Multi-Year "Hip Hop 50" Initiative with Three New Documentaries in December
Directed by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning music legend and Mass Appeal partner Nasir "Nas" Jones, "Video Music Box" (w/t) will premiere Friday, December 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/27/21 - 10:29 AM]
HBO Documentary Series "Black and Missing," Spotlighting the Black and Missing Foundation's Commitment to Locating Missing Persons of Color, Debuts November 23
The series, which was three years in the making, takes on new urgency given the renewed national conversation on "missing white woman syndrome".

[10/27/21 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Official Trailer for "The Real World Homecoming: Los Angeles," Premiering Wednesday, Nov. 24
The multi-episode docuseries will reunite original Los Angeles cast members Beth Anthony, Beth Stolarczyk, David Edwards, Glen Naessens, Irene Berrera-Kearns, Jon Brennan and Tami Roman in the same iconic Venice beach house from 1993.

[10/27/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Masters of the Universe: Revelation" - Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
As Eternia's destiny hangs in the balance and the ultimate battle draws near, new heroes and villains emerge and a surprising alliance is formed.

[10/27/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Debuts Official Trailer for "The Wheel of Time" with First-of-Its-Kind YouTube Experience
The first three episodes of Season One will premiere Friday, November 19, with new episodes available each Friday following, leading up to the season finale on December 24.

[10/27/21 - 08:00 AM]
WWE and FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment's Blockchain Creative Labs to Launch NFT Marketplace for Digital WWE Collectibles
The partnership marks Blockchain Creative Labs' first-ever content alliance with an external property beyond FOX.

[10/27/21 - 07:21 AM]
Voting for the 2021 "People's Choice Awards" Opens Today Honoring Fan Favorites Across 40 Categories in Movies, Television, Music, and Pop Culture
As previously announced, the 2021 "People's Choice Awards" will air simultaneously on both NBC and E! for the first time on Tuesday, December 7 at 9:00/8:00c from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA.

[10/27/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Tiger King 2" - Official Trailer - Netflix
We thought the mayhem was over. But we've only scratched the surface. "Tiger King 2" premieres November 17.

[10/27/21 - 06:56 AM]
discovery+ Announces November Programming Slate
Among the featured highlights: "90 Day: The Single Life," "Kendra Sells Hollywood," "Foodgod," and "Undercover Underage."

[10/27/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "True Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A world-famous comedian desperately searches for a way out after a night in Philadelphia with his brother threatens to sabotage more than his success.

[10/27/21 - 05:31 AM]
Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, Chris Stapleton, and Chris Young and Kane Brown to Perform at "The 55th Annual CMA Awards"
Two-time CMA Awards winner Aldean takes the stage with CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee this year and seven-time CMA Awards winner Underwood for the world premiere television performance of their chart-topping hit collaboration "If I Didn't Love You."

[10/27/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Fastest" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this unpredictable and thrilling racing competition, drivers from the Middle East with something to prove battle on the track for a cash prize.

[10/26/21 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 26
Updates include: Jenni Konner, Ramin Bahrani board Hulu's "Immigrant"; Showtime shutters "The Comeback Girl"; and HBO Max taps "Val Zod" writers.

[10/26/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Hellbound" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Unearthly beings deliver bloody condemnations, sending individuals to hell and giving rise to a religious group founded on the idea of divine justice.

[10/26/21 - 04:21 PM]
Video: "Cowboy Bebop" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The series is an action-packed space Western about three bounty hunters, aka "cowboys," all trying to outrun the past.

[10/26/21 - 03:08 PM]
"Monday Night Football" Delivers Most-Watched Week 7 Game Since 2014, 12.9 Million Viewers Tune in for New Orleans at Seattle
"Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli" (ESPN2) returned for the first time since Week 3, and, in doing so, delivered 1.6 million viewers, resulting in the Super Bowl-winning brothers now fronting ESPN's three most-watched alternate telecasts.

[10/26/21 - 01:39 PM]
Video: AMC+ Releases Epic New Trailer for Niccolo Ammaniti's Dystopian Drama "Anna"
"Anna" will make its exclusive U.S. premiere on AMC+, AMC Networks' premium streaming bundle, on Thursday, November 18 with new episodes streaming weekly.

[10/26/21 - 12:36 PM]
BET Scores with 3.3 Million Viewers Tuned in to the Premiere of "Games People Play" Season Two and the New Episodes of Tyler Perry's Original Scripted Series on October 19
Additionally, all four originals grew their audience by double-digits L+3 vs. their Live + Same Day numbers.

[10/26/21 - 11:51 AM]
ESPN Networks Win the College Football Weekend, Airing Four Most-Watched Games of Week 8
Overall, ESPN networks were responsible for two-thirds of all college football game minutes watched in Week 8.

[10/26/21 - 11:01 AM]
The CW Network and TBS Team Up to Simulcast The Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, January 9
The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement.

[10/26/21 - 10:48 AM]
Oxygen Announces Documentary "Murdered & Missing in Montana" Bringing Awareness to Crimes Committed Against Indigenous Women
The special aims to bring awareness to the ongoing crimes against Indigenous girls and women in Montana, which has one of the highest rates of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the country.

[10/26/21 - 10:30 AM]
Hulu Originals Elevates Ashley Chang to Vice President, Content Development, Drama, and Beth Osisek to Vice President, Original Documentaries and Limited Series
Chang previously served as director of Drama for Hulu Originals, bringing in several new and upcoming titles to the platform.

[10/26/21 - 10:22 AM]
Paris Hilton Wedding Docuseries "Paris in Love" to Begin Streaming November 11 on Peacock
The 13-part wedding docuseries will begin streaming November 11, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.

[10/26/21 - 10:01 AM]
ABC Picks Up "The Wonder Years," "Home Economics" for Full Seasons
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[10/26/21 - 10:00 AM]
TLC's New Series "Addicted to Marriage" Follows Women Who Love to Be in Love
Meet Monette, Shae, Amy, and Kecia, who collectively have been down the aisle a total of 20 times.

[10/26/21 - 09:40 AM]
Logo's Award-Winning Digital Series "Logo Live" Hosted by Johnny Sibilly Returns on Tuesday, November 2
With over 2 million views and 15M impressions, the series combines live discussions and heartfelt pre-taped conversations that play live within the feed.

[10/26/21 - 09:15 AM]
CBS Studios Launches "25 Stories," A New Partnership with Jenny Lumet and Alex Kurtzman
The new studio pod will be led by veteran network executive Bruce Evans, who joins as executive vice president.

[10/26/21 - 09:05 AM]
Video: "Alex Rider" Season Two Official Trailer Now Available
The fan-favorite spy series will be available to stream exclusively on the service starting Friday, December 3.

[10/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
Food Network Kicks Off the Holiday Baking Season with Seasonal Favorites and All-New Series
The holiday baking season is upon us as Food Network readies seasonal favorites, all-new series and festive specials that are sure to inspire as well as entertain, all part of the nearly 100 hours of holiday programming lined up for viewers.

[10/26/21 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Renews Drama Series "Succession" for a Fourth Season
The season three premiere of the drama series drew over 1.4 million viewers across all platforms, marking a series high and the best premiere night of any HBO Original series since the launch of HBO Max.

[10/26/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "A Man Named Scott" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Director Robert Alexander's "A Man Named Scott" explores Kid Cudi's journey over a decade of creative choices, struggles and breakthroughs, making music that continues to move and empower his millions of fans around the world.

[10/26/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Procession" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six men who were sexually abused by Catholic clergy as boys find empowerment by creating short films inspired by their trauma.

[10/26/21 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Docuseries "The Line," Featuring Exclusive Interviews with SEAL Team 7
All four parts of "The Line" will premiere globally on November 19, 2021 on Apple TV+.

[10/26/21 - 07:10 AM]
HGTV Announces "Build It Forward," A New Series in Collaboration with Lowe's
The series will premiere on HGTV and discovery+ in early 2022 with a companion mid-form series available on HGTV.com, social and TV Everywhere.

[10/26/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Unforgivable" - Sandra Bullock - Official Trailer - Netflix
Released from prison after serving a sentence for a violent crime, Ruth Slater (Sandra Bullock) re-enters a society that refuses to forgive her past.

[10/26/21 - 04:02 AM]
BBC One's "Happy Valley" to Return for a Third and Final Series
AMC Networks will co-produce and AMC+ to be exclusive home of the final series in the U.S. and Canada.

[10/25/21 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 25
Updates include: Freeform gives pilot order to "What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding"; Netflix's "Uncoupled" rounds out cast; and Tom Wright, Jacqueline Obradors tapped for Amazon's "Daisy Jones & The Six."

[10/25/21 - 03:05 PM]
ESPN's Most-Watched NBA Opening Week Since 2017
The ESPN NBA doubleheader on Friday, October 22, averaged 1,893,000 viewers, up 26 percent from its opening week Friday doubleheader in 2019.

[10/25/21 - 01:15 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha's Family Matters" Premieres on Sunday, November 28 at 9PM ET/PT
In the aftermath of a whirlwind romance and an engagement that broke the internet, Porsha Williams's extended family is heavily involved in her personal drama, and as each person chimes in with their unfiltered opinions, tensions rise.

[10/25/21 - 11:03 AM]
The History Channel to Celebrate Star Trek's 55th Anniversary with Ten-Part Docuseries "The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek" Premiering Friday, November 5 at 10PM ET/PT
Narrated and executive produced by Gates McFadden, the docuseries shares rare, fascinating details of how "Star Trek" began, where it's been, and how it's boldly going where no television series has gone before.

[10/25/21 - 10:59 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Aida Rodriguez: Fighting Words" Debuts November 4
Rodriguez tackles the issues of the day ripped straight from the headlines and from the pages of her personal life story.

[10/25/21 - 10:04 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of New Crime Drama "The Missing" from Prolific Producer David E. Kelley, Keshet Studios and Universal Television
The eight-episode series will be based on the international bestselling novel "The Missing File," the first in a series of books written by renowned Israeli crime writer Dror A. Mishani.

[10/25/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "How To with John Wilson" - Season 2 Official Teaser - HBO
The new season premieres Friday, November 26 on the network.

[10/25/21 - 10:00 AM]
IMDb TV Greenlights Original Series "Primo" from Shea Serrano and Michael Schur
The single-camera series, inspired by Serrano's life growing up in San Antonio, will stream exclusively in the U.S. and UK on IMDb TV, Amazon's premium free streaming service.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.