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[12/17/21 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, December 17
Updates include: HBO Max cancels "Head of the Class" reboot series; Paramount+ to serve up "Yellowstone" aftershow; and Carol Mendelsohn sets up projects at CBS, NBC.

[12/17/21 - 07:11 PM]
FOX Reschedules "Fantasy Island," "TMZ" Specials in Wake of NFL Changes
The two-hour "Fantasy Island" will now air on Thursday, December 23; while "TMZ's Merry Elfin' Christmas: Bye, Bye 2021!" is relocating to Sunday, December 26.

[12/17/21 - 03:01 PM]
Video: BET+ Original - "Christmas 4 Sale"
A real estate mogul finds herself with a case of mistaken identity when a billionaire needs help with his divorce proceedings. When she falls in too deep, can the truth save her company and her heart?

[12/17/21 - 01:00 PM]
Week 15 Schedule Changes - Las Vegas-Cleveland Moved to Monday; Washington-Philadelphia, Seattle-Los Angeles Rams Moved to Tuesday
Said the NFL: "We have made these schedule changes based on medical advice and after discussion with the NFLPA as we are seeing a new, highly transmissible form of the virus this week resulting in a substantial increase in cases across the league."

[12/17/21 - 11:18 AM]
Oxygen Delves Into Romance That Blooms with Fiery Passion and Ends in the Depths of Despair with the New Series "Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins," Premiering Sunday, January 16 at 7:00PM ET/PT
The newcomer will be followed by "Real Murders of Atlanta" at 8:00/7:00c.

[12/17/21 - 11:12 AM]
A&E Uncovers the True and Unbelievable Stories of Grown-Ups Seeking Legal Adoption in the New 10-Episode Docu-Series "Adults Adopting Adults" Premiering Monday, January 31 at 10pm ET/PT
The new 10-episode series follows six incredible stories of adults seeking legal adoption for either a sincere desire for a true family experience or perhaps more questionable motives.

[12/17/21 - 10:49 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Fifth and Final Season of "Better Things"
The premiere event on Monday, February 28 will feature the first two episodes of the fifth season, followed by a new episode each subsequent week.

[12/17/21 - 10:20 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of January 3 and January 10
Said offerings include the premiere of "Murder Under the Friday Night Lights" and the return of "A Time to Kill."

[12/17/21 - 10:00 AM]
More Monsters, More Traps and More Fun on Tap for Season Six of the Cult-Classic Series "Mountain Monsters"
Season six of the cult-classic series returns with 10 new one-hour episodes beginning on Sunday, January 2 on Travel Channel at 10:00/9:00c on Travel Channel and begins streaming the same day on discovery+.

[12/17/21 - 09:25 AM]
Video: "Letterkenny" - Season 10 Trailer - A Hulu Original
The series returns Sunday, December 26 on the streaming service.

[12/17/21 - 09:08 AM]
Snoop Dogg and Kevin Hart Are Done with 2021
The end-of-year special, produced by LOL Studios and Snoopadelic Films, will drop Tuesday, December 28 on Peacock.

[12/17/21 - 07:32 AM]
Video: AMC+ Original "Gangs of London" Releases Season Two First-look Images & In-Production Teaser
The critically acclaimed first season became an international sensation and season two is set to air on AMC+ in 2022.

[12/17/21 - 07:28 AM]
"King of the Con" on discovery+ Offers a Look Into the Debaucherous, Swindling Life and Inconceivable Scams of Professional Conman Barry Minkow
Produced by The Content Group, all three-parts will be available to stream beginning Friday, January 14 on discovery+.

[12/17/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Ada Twist, Scientist" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Jr
Goggle up! It's more Ada and her science-loving friends, Rosie and Iggy.

[12/17/21 - 06:15 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022" on ABC Brings the Party to Times Square and New Orleans with a Dynamic Performance Lineup
ABC and MRC Live & Alternative today announced the performance lineups in Times Square and New Orleans for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022."

[12/17/21 - 06:05 AM]
Video: TNT's "Claws" Partners with Warner Records Star Dreamdoll for "Claws"-Themed Original Single, "Oh Shhh"
This collaboration sets the world of "Claws" into a song that embodies the series' boundary-pushing female characters and amplifies the show themes of women finding their power, boss ladies taking charge and - of course - fierce nails.

[12/16/21 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, December 16
Updates include: Bill Condon to spearhead Frank Sinatra biography series at Netflix; Apple's "The Big Door Prize" fills out cast; and Kristy Woodson Harvey's "Peachtree Bluff" lands at NBC.

[12/16/21 - 04:35 PM]
Steven Soderbergh's Thriller "KIMI," Starring Zoe Kravitz, Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max Beginning February 10, 2022
The film also stars Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil, Erika Christensen, Derek DelGaudio, Robin Givens, Charles Halford, Devin Retray, Jacob Vargas, with Rita Wilson.

[12/16/21 - 03:03 PM]
Video: "A House Divided" Season 4 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
Season four of the scandalous nighttime soap opera following the wealthy and prominent Sanders family, premieres Thursday, January 13.

[12/16/21 - 01:30 PM]
ABC News Announces Former First Lady Michelle Obama and Award-Winning Actor/Rapper Common Also Set to Appear in Docuseries "Let the World See"
As Chicago natives, Mrs. Obama and Common each add their personal insights into the life and legacy of Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley.

[12/16/21 - 01:21 PM]
"Crikey! It's the Irwins" Returns to Animal Planet and discovery+ for an All-New Season on New Year's Day
In the season premiere, Bindi and Chandler's daughter Grace discovers her new world at Australia Zoo, while Robert and the team attempt the biggest Gator move in the zoo's history; for the first time, they will try to capture 10 alligators from Gator Lake, home to over 40 crocodilians.

[12/16/21 - 12:34 PM]
Danny Elfman to Compose the Theme for "Wednesday"
Elfman will also create themes and score episodes throughout the entire season of Wednesday, working alongside Emmy nominated composer Chris Bacon, who has collaborated with Elfman on past projects.

[12/16/21 - 12:30 PM]
The #Ghostmas Viewers' Choice Marathon Results Are In!
Fans were invited to submit their favorite episodes on social media @GhostsCBS on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok between December 9-15.

[12/16/21 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Renews Emmy-Nominated Unscripted Series "We're Here" for a Third Season
The series follows renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara and Shangela as they continue their journey spreading love and connection across small-town America, through the art of drag.

[12/16/21 - 11:54 AM]
Video: "My Son" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Driving in the heart of the Highlands, Edmond Murray receives a call from his ex-wife that will change their lives forever.

[12/16/21 - 11:51 AM]
"The Golden Palace" Complete Series Streaming on Hulu January 10
The release is timed to celebrate Betty White's 100th birthday the following week.

[12/16/21 - 11:15 AM]
TBS Renews "American Dad" for Seasons 18 & 19
Co-creator Matt Weitzman and executive producer Brian Boyle have inked new deals to continue showrunning and executive producing the additional seasons, from 20th Television Animation.

[12/16/21 - 11:09 AM]
Video: "How I Met Your Father" - Trailer
In the near future, Sophie (Hilary Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father.

[12/16/21 - 11:02 AM]
Sam Waterston Returns for His 17th Season as District Attorney Jack McCoy on NBC's "Law & Order"
Anthony Anderson, Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim and Odelya Halevi also star in the 21st season, premiering Thursday, February 24.

[12/16/21 - 11:01 AM]
Fourth and Final Season of Explosive and Critically-Acclaimed Drama, "Killing Eve," Returns Sunday, February 27 on BBC America
Episodes will also debut weekly on AMC beginning Monday, February 28 at 9:00/8:00c, and the season will stream one week early on AMC+, beginning February 20.

[12/16/21 - 10:06 AM]
Showtime Picks Up "Yellowjackets" for Season Two
Season one is currently airing Sunday nights at 10:00/9:00c and will finale on Sunday, January 16.

[12/16/21 - 10:06 AM]
Miss World 2021 Temporarily Postpones Global Broadcast Finale in Puerto Rico Due to Health and Safety Interest of Contestants, Staff, Crew and General Public
The special had been scheduled to air tonight on Reelz.

[12/16/21 - 10:01 AM]
OWN Announces Documentary Film "Eggs Over Easy" Hosted by Keshia Knight Pulliam Premiering on OWN and discovery+ Tuesday, January 4
"Eggs Over Easy" investigates the often taboo subject of infertility in the Black community and brings Black women together for an enlightening and empowering dialogue about the sometimes unpredictable path to motherhood.

[12/16/21 - 10:00 AM]
Starz in Development on "Queen Nzinga" Executive Produced by Yetide Badaki, Mo Abudu, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Steven S. DeKnight
The scripted drama series will chronicle the amazing life of the famed African Warrior Queen to be played by Badaki.

[12/16/21 - 09:47 AM]
Peacock's "Bel-Air" to Premiere on Super Bowl Sunday (February 13, 2022) with New Episodes Released Weekly
Set in modern-day America, "Bel-Air" is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" that leans into the original premise.

[12/16/21 - 09:31 AM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Five New Cast Members
Elizabeth Yu, Maria Zhang, Tamlyn Tomita, Yvonne Chapman and Casey Camp-Horinek are all bound for the live-action series.

[12/16/21 - 09:30 AM]
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022" on ABC Rings in the New Year From Coast to Coast With a Massive LA Party
This year marks the 50th anniversary of America's go-to annual New Year's tradition that celebrates the year's very best in music.

[12/16/21 - 09:10 AM]
Halle Berry to Receive 6th Annual SeeHer Award at The 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards
Previous award recipients are Viola Davis (2017), Gal Gadot (2018), Claire Foy (2019), Kristen Bell (2020), and Zendaya (2021).

[12/16/21 - 09:08 AM]
Video: "The Righteous Gemstones" - Official Season 2 Trailer - HBO
The second coming is coming. "The Righteous Gemstones" returns January 9.

[12/16/21 - 09:07 AM]
HGTV Spotlights Home Inspections In New Series "Home Inspector Joe" Premiering Wed., Jan 19, at 9 PM ET/PT
The series will feature Joe Mazza, his go-to designer Noel Gatts and his home-buying clients as they tour properties they love.

[12/16/21 - 09:06 AM]
Ovation TV Presents the Exclusive U.S. Premiere of "Murdoch Mysteries" Season 15 on Saturday, February 26
The new season will be the series' longest to date with a total of 24 episodes, including two episodes directed by series star Yannick Bisson and one episode written by Maureen Jennings, author of the novels on which the TV series is based.

[12/16/21 - 09:06 AM]
Food Network on Track to Finish 2021 as #1 Overall Cable Network Among W25-54 in Weekend ITK, Tied as #2 Overall Cable Network Among W18-49 in Total Day
"All year long Food Network has been committed to super-serving our audience and inviting new fans to the brand and we are thrilled with our 2021 success," said Courtney White.

[12/16/21 - 09:01 AM]
All-New Season of "Next Influencer" Launches January 13, 2022 on Paramount+
Hosted by past winner and TikTok star Owen Holt, the new season is the first project from the Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio to stream on Paramount+.

[12/16/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Global Blockbuster "Free Guy" to Stream on Disney+ February 23, 2022
Disney+ has also released a new video highlighting all of the exciting originals and library content that will be available in 2022.

[12/16/21 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Sports and Nickelodeon Unveil Announce Team for Slime-Filled Super Wild Card Weekend Telecast of "NFL Wild Card Game on Nickelodeon," Airing Sunday, Jan. 16, at 4:30 P.M. (ET)
The game on Nickelodeon will showcase one-of-a-kind kid-focused content and Nick-themed elements throughout, including a special halftime presentation, guest reporters, original on-field graphics, virtual filters, and more for kids and families.

[12/16/21 - 09:00 AM]
"Good Omens 2" Calls Jon Hamm Back to Heavenly Role with a Cast of Angels
Hamm will be returning as the Archangel Gabriel in the Prime Video series "Good Omens 2," currently in production in Scotland.

[12/16/21 - 08:05 AM]
Netflix Strikes Exclusive First Look Partnership with Megan Thee Stallion
Under the terms of the deal, she will create and executive produce new series and other projects for Netflix.

[12/16/21 - 08:01 AM]
New discovery+ Special "Scream: The True Story" Explores the Terrifying Inspiration Behind the Classic Horror Film
Launching Friday, January 14 on discovery+, the docu-special - through a groundbreaking paranormal investigation, archival media and expert interviews - takes a closer look at the alleged diabolical forces involved and whether Rolling's spirit still lurks in the shadows.

[12/16/21 - 07:07 AM]
Video: WE tv Drops Sneak Peek and Reveals the Cast for Brand-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Coming March 2022
Resident counselor Dr. Ish Major along with the established Judge Lynn Toler return this season to help the couples confront lies, betrayal, and bitter rivalries.

[12/16/21 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ New Workplace Thriller "Severance," from Director and Executive Producer Ben Stiller, Unveils Teaser Trailer and Sets Global Premiere Date for February 18, 2022
Patricia Arquette, Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus and Christopher Walken star in the series.







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[02/17/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of February 9 - "Tyler Perry's Joe's College Road Trip" Takes the Scenic Route to No. 1
Plus: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 took No. 1 on the English TV list with 9.6 million views.

[02/17/26 - 11:48 AM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Disclosures
Paramount acknowledges the announcement from Warner Bros. Discovery that, acting with Netflix, they have decided to provide Paramount a 7-day "waiver" for negotiation.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
All-New Series "Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries" Set to Premiere April 23 on UPtv
The series blends cozy mystery, cultural discovery and heartwarming reinvention in a series about finding family in unexpected places and uncovering the truest parts of ourselves.

[02/17/26 - 11:00 AM]
Video: First-Look Teaser for "Sofia the First: Royal Magic" Unveiled
The new series is set to premiere this May on Disney+ and Disney Jr.

[02/17/26 - 10:34 AM]
FOX Nation Has Launched on Prime Video
Subscribers also have the opportunity to bundle FOX Nation with the FOX One streaming service in a single subscription on Prime Video, giving them instant access to the complete portfolio of FOX's leading news, sports, and entertainment branded content all in one app for $24.99.

[02/17/26 - 10:28 AM]
Video: Preview - "Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery" - Starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
The latest installment premieres Saturday, March 7 at 8:00/7:00c on Hallmark Channel, next day on Hallmark+.

[02/17/26 - 10:06 AM]
Video: Official Series Trailer - "RJ Decker"
Investigate the new drama premiering Tuesday, March 3 on ABC.

[02/17/26 - 10:05 AM]
Miley Cyrus Returns Home for the "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," Streaming March 24 on Disney+
The special will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.

[02/17/26 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for Season Two of Global Hit "Deadloch"
The first two episodes premiere March 20, with new episodes released weekly, culminating in the season finale on April 17.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
Dorinda Medley to Join "The Golden Life" (w/t) Docuseries on E!
Medley joins Kelly Bensimon, Countess Luann De Lesseps, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer in new series set in sunny Palm Beach, Florda.

[02/17/26 - 08:00 AM]
New Short-Form Series "Locker Diaries" Unlocks All-New Adventures from Disney's "ZOMBIES," "Phineas and Ferb," and "Descendants"
"Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES" kicks off the series with 11 short-form live-action episodes and gives viewers a glimpse into the drama unfolding in the school halls of Sunnyside & Shadyside.

[02/17/26 - 07:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia" Premieres Sunday, March 22 at 9PM ET/PT
Each episode focuses on a defining confrontation that reverberated far beyond the Oval Office, starting with former FBI Director James Comey's own account of his infamous clash with President Donald Trump.

[02/17/26 - 06:01 AM]
Most Valuable Promotions Brings Professional MMA to Netflix with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026 Live from Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California
Rousey vs. Carano represents a historic moment in combat sports as Netflix's first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP's inaugural MMA event.

[02/17/26 - 04:04 AM]
WBD Files Definitive Proxy Statement and Schedules Special Meeting for March 20, 2026, to Approve the WBD-Netflix Transaction
Netflix, Inc. today issued the following statement regarding its fully financed definitive agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (WBD) to acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.

[02/17/26 - 04:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets Special Meeting Date of March 20, 2026, and Unanimously Recommends Shareholders Vote FOR Netflix Merger; Warner Bros. Discovery to Initiate Discussions with Paramount Skydance for Their Best and Final Offer
Netflix grants seven-day waiver permitting WBD to engage with PSKY regarding deficiencies and open items in amended offer.