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[01/13/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 13
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Gentefied" after two seasons; David Ramsey to lead "Justice U" spin-off at The CW; and Murray Bartlett joins Kumail Nanjiani in Hulu's "The Immigrant."

[01/13/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "All of Us Are Dead" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A high school becomes ground zero for a zombie virus outbreak. Trapped students must fight their way out - or turn into one of the rabid infected.

[01/13/22 - 02:01 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Orders to "Quantum Leap" and "Found"
Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt are behind the "Quantum Leap" reboot series while Nkechi Okoro Carroll created "Found."

[01/13/22 - 01:00 PM]
discovery+ Strikes Licensing Deal with NBCUniversal Global Distribution, Expanding Platform's Expansive Nonfiction Content Library
The titles include "The Biggest Loser," "Flipping Out," "American Ninja Warrior," "Top Chef Canada," "The Real Housewives of Cheshire," "The Real Housewives of Johannesburg," "The Real Housewives of Melbourne," "WAGS Atlanta," "WAGS LA," "WAGS Miami" and "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy."

[01/13/22 - 12:16 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces "Lincoln's Dilemma," A Groundbreaking Documentary Series That Provides Diverse Perspectives on Abraham Lincoln's Complex Journey to End Slavery
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright and featuring the voices of Bill Camp as Abraham Lincoln and Leslie Odom, Jr. as Frederick Douglass, the series is a 21st century examination of a complicated man and the people and events that shaped his evolving stance on slavery.

[01/13/22 - 11:15 AM]
Jace Norman Signs Overall Deal with Nickelodeon to Develop, Executive Produce and Star in Original Content for ViacomCBS
As part of the partnership, Norman will reprise his role as Henry Hart/Kid Danger in a new, original live-action movie for Paramount+, based off Nickelodeon's hit series "Henry Danger."

[01/13/22 - 10:16 AM]
WarnerMedia Kids & Family Greenlights New "Degrassi" Series and Picks Up "Degrassi: The Next Generation" Library for HBO Max
The new teen and family series helmed by showrunners Lara Azzopardi and Julia Cohen will include 10 hour-long episodes and is expected to launch in the US exclusively on HBO Max in 2023.

[01/13/22 - 10:06 AM]
Netflix Announces "Murderville," A New Comedy Series Starring Will Arnett, Premiering on February 3
Annie Murphy, Conan O'Brien, Ken Jeong, Kumail Nanjiani, Marshawn Lynch and Sharon Stone are among the featured guest stars.

[01/13/22 - 10:04 AM]
Video: "The Fix" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, the documentary series debunks common misunderstandings about drugs & addiction in the US.

[01/13/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Take Out with Lisa Ling" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling - whose own family story began in a Chinese restaurant - travels from the bayous of Louisiana to Orange County's Little Saigon.

[01/13/22 - 10:00 AM]
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Announces "Ready to Love" Season 5 Premiere Friday, January 28th at 8 PM EST
In 2021, "Ready to Love" was Friday night's #1 original cable series among African-American women (18+).

[01/13/22 - 09:45 AM]
All-New Single-Cam Comedy "Welcome to Flatch," from Writer and Executive Producer Jenny Bicks and Director and Executive Producer Paul Feig, Premieres Thursday, March 17, on FOX
That same day, FOX also will unlock the first seven episodes of the series across non-linear platforms, including Hulu, Fox Now and On Demand.

[01/13/22 - 09:40 AM]
Jenna Dewan Returns to Lifetime with Two Picture Deal to Star in and Executive Produce Movies Including One for the "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Holiday Slate
"I am so excited to re-team with Lifetime on these projects," said Dewan. "They've always been such wonderful partners and have truly paved the way for female-focused entertainment. It's going to be a lot of fun getting to tell some really special stories together."

[01/13/22 - 09:34 AM]
Poppy Harlow to Host New CNN+ Series "Boss Files"
Expanding on her successful podcast, "Boss Files" will focus on the biggest names in business and the stories behind their path to success.

[01/13/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Against the Ice" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film is a true story of friendship, love and the awe-inspiring power of companionship as two men succeed in finding proof Greenland is one island but not before battling extreme conditions in their fight for survival.

[01/13/22 - 09:30 AM]
Video: "Supernatural Academy" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
The series is the book adaptation of best-selling series "The Supernatural Academy" from Jaymin Eve, chronicling an otherworldly adventure of sisters marked at birth.

[01/13/22 - 09:12 AM]
"Ugliest House in America" Starring Actress and Comedian Retta Delivers Powerful Ratings Performance for HGTV
Series ratings among both P25-54 and W25-54 reflected more than an 84 percent increase over the prior six weeks.

[01/13/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Raised by Wolves" Season 2 - Official Trailer - HBO Max
As previously announced, the series returns Thursday, February 3.

[01/13/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Kid Cosmic" Season 3 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Kid's superhero dreams come true as the Local Heroes become Earth's greatest champions. But is something amiss with this ridiculously awesome adventure?

[01/13/22 - 09:01 AM]
The 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards to Air Sunday, March 13
The awards will be presented in-person at a gala event co-hosted by acclaimed film, television, and stage star Taye Diggs and actress, comedian, author and podcaster Nicole Byer at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California.

[01/13/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
A new journey begins for singles seeking transformative love - sight unseen. Who will find romance and who will come face to face with heartbreak?

[01/13/22 - 08:59 AM]
Sendhil Ramamurthy Joins New Drama "Good Sam"
He'll recur as psychotherapist Asher Pyne, hospital administrator Vivian's (Wendy Crewson) serene and centered new spouse.

[01/13/22 - 08:12 AM]
EPIX Renews Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Godfather of Harlem" for Third Season
It is scheduled to begin production in New York this summer.

[01/13/22 - 08:01 AM]
"Shadow and Bone" Starts Production on Season Two and Adds New Cast Members to the Grishaverse
Anna Leong Brophy, Patrick Gibson, Lewis Tan and Jack Wolfe join the second season while Daisy Head and Calahan Skogman have been promoted to series regulars.

[01/13/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Bigbug" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Humans have ceded most tasks to AI in 2045, even in nostalgic Alice's home. So when robots stage a coup, her androids protectively lock her doors.

[01/13/22 - 12:31 AM]
Video: "Anne+ The Film" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anne's to-do list: write her book, pack up her in Amsterdam and move to Montréal to be with her long-term girlfriend Saar who'd like to be polyamorous.

[01/12/22 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 12
Updates include: NBC lands proposed "Life Goes On" sequel series; Disney+'s "National Treasure" sets ensemble; and Shirley MacLaine, Amy Schumer to visit Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building."

[01/12/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Photocopier" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When photos of her at a party cause her to lose a scholarship, a student investigates whether something devastating happened to her that night.

[01/12/22 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Twenty Five Twenty One" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In a time when dreams seem out of reach, a teen fencer pursues big ambitions and meets a hardworking young man who seeks to rebuild his life.

[01/12/22 - 04:00 PM]
FOX Reschedules New Drama "Monarch's" January 30 Debut to the Fall
"Unfortunately, due to the unavoidable realities of the pandemic and the profound impact Covid-19 continues to have on our industry and around the world, it is necessary to reschedule 'Monarch's' January 30 debut to the Fall," the network said in a statement.

[01/12/22 - 02:02 PM]
Video: ABC Gives Audiences a First Look at the Milestone Season Premiere of "American Idol" Airing Sunday, Feb. 27
Last season, ABC's "American Idol" ranked as the No. 1 series in its two-hour time period for the second year in a row among Adults 18-49.

[01/12/22 - 02:00 PM]
"The In Between," Starring Joey King, to Premiere Feb. 11 Exclusively on Paramount+
The film is a supernatural love story that centers on a teenage girl, Tessa (Joey King), who, after bouncing around in foster homes for most of her childhood, doesn't believe she deserves her own love story.

[01/12/22 - 12:37 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns Jan. 15 with Host Ariana DeBose and Musical Guest Bleachers
Bleachers will make their "SNL" musical guest debut, replacing the previously announced Roddy Ricch.

[01/12/22 - 12:21 PM]
"Undercover Underage" Follows Roo Powell as She Identifies Some of the Internet's Most Dangerous Child Predators
The first two episodes will air on Investigation Discovery on Thursday, February 3, with episodes airing weekly at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/12/22 - 11:11 AM]
All-New Season of "Back on the Record with Bob Costas" Debuts January 21
The episode's lineup will be announced next week.

[01/12/22 - 11:10 AM]
Video: For Better or Worse - Brendan Gleeson & Patricia Clarkson Confront a Troubled Marriage in Trailer for SundanceTV's "State of the Union"
The short-form, groundbreaking series returns on Monday, February 14 on SundanceTV, Sundance Now and AMC+.

[01/12/22 - 10:12 AM]
ABC Is No. 1 Entertainment Network for 2nd Week in a Row in Adults 18-49
"The Rookie" was the week's No. 1 broadcast gainer in TV playback in both Total Viewers (+3.5 million) and Adults 18-49 (+133%).

[01/12/22 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Juicy New Trailer for ABC's "Promised Land" Available Now
The first two episodes of the new family drama will be available on Hulu the day after the series premiere on ABC, marking the first time ABC programming will be released on Hulu before debuting on the network.

[01/12/22 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "The Girl Before" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The series tells the story of Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), who gets the chance to move into a beautiful, ultra-minimalist house designed by an architect (David Oyelowo), the one catch being that occupants have to abide by his list of rules.

[01/12/22 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts New TV Spot for Marvel Studios' "Eternals"
Disney+ debuted a new TV spot to celebrate Marvel Studios' "Eternals," which begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ today.

[01/12/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Looney Tunes Cartoons" - Season 4 Trailer - HBO Max Family
Starting off the New Year right, Bugs, Daffy, Porky, Tweety and all of your favorite Looney Tunes return with a jam-packed new season streaming Thursday, January 20 on HBO Max.

[01/12/22 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Tees Up Documentary Series Set Inside the PGA Tour and Golf's Major Championships
With unprecedented access inside the ropes and behind the scenes, the series will capture the intensity of training, travel, victory, and defeat through the lens of a diverse group of players and their support teams.

[01/12/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Shining Vale" Official Sneak Peek - Starz
A new series starring Courteney Cox, Greg Kinnear, and Mira Sorvino, "Shining Vale" premieres Sunday, March 6.

[01/12/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Human Resources" - Recruitment Teaser - Netflix
From the inventive minds that brought us the award winning adult animation favorite "Big Mouth" comes the even edgier and adult-ier "Human Resources."

[01/12/22 - 08:00 AM]
Nominations Announced for the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
The annual event will be nationally simulcast live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

[01/12/22 - 08:00 AM]
Apple Surprises "Dickinson" Fans with Documentary Special Following Third and Final Season of the Award-Winning Comedy Series
The special, created for the series' fans, is now available to stream on Apple TV+ and YouTube.

[01/12/22 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Unleashes Official Trailer for "The Legend of Vox Machina"
The first season will consist of 12 episodes, with three episodes premiering every week starting January 28 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[01/12/22 - 07:47 AM]
Apple Original Limited Series "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey," Starring Academy Award Nominee Samuel L. Jackson to Premiere Globally Friday, March 11, 2022 on Apple TV+
The six-episode gripping series about family, memory and legacy will debut globally Friday, March 11 on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[01/12/22 - 07:31 AM]
Prime Video Reveals the All-Star Lineup for Canadian Amazon Original "LOL: Last One Laughing Canada"
The first two episodes of the series will launch on Friday, February 18.

[01/12/22 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Too Hot to Handle" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Lana entices a new bunch of thirsty flirts with a fake show, "Pleasure Island." Who will avoid temptation and score the biggest prize ever?







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[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
CFP Contenders and Non-Conference Clashes Headline ESPN's Industry-Leading, Early-Season College Football Schedule Reveal at Disney Upfront
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]
The Grammy Awards Set to Take Place Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, and Will Air Live on ABC and Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
The upcoming ceremony marks a historic shift for the organization as the 2027 Grammy Awards will be the first ceremony to air on ABC since 1972, ushering in a new era for the most celebrated night in music.

[05/12/26 - 02:29 PM]
Disney and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2032
As part of the new agreement, the CMA Awards will stream live on Disney+ for the first time ever, alongside its traditional broadcast on ABC, kicking off with "The 60th Annual CMA Awards" on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

[05/12/26 - 02:24 PM]
ESPN's "College GameDay Built by The Home Depot" Kicks Off 40th Season in Baton Rouge with 500th Show on the Road
Following Baton Rouge, College GameDay will travel to Austin, Texas on September 12 for a battle of powerhouse programs in Week 2 as the Texas Longhorns host Ohio State in a rematch of last season's 14-7 Buckeyes' win in Columbus.

[05/12/26 - 02:06 PM]
Paul Anthony Kelly Joins Cast of FX's "American Horror Story" Installment 13 Coming This Fall to FX and Hulu
FX's "American Horror Story," the global phenomenon that has garnered more than 100 Emmy nominations since its launch in 2011, returns for an unrivaled 13th installment that will do justice to everyone's most feared number.

[05/12/26 - 01:55 PM]
Disney+ Becomes the Exclusive Home of the Banana Bowl This October
Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out.

[05/12/26 - 01:42 PM]
The 99th Oscars Reunites Host Conan O'Brien and Executive Producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan
The 99th Oscars will air live on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.

[05/12/26 - 01:38 PM]
Savannah Bananas' Jackson Olson Slides Into the Ballroom for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35
The full cast of celebrities and professional dancers will be announced Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on "Good Morning America."

[05/12/26 - 01:32 PM]
ESPN Sets the Stage for Super Bowl LXI With Week Long Expansive Broadcast and Fan Experience on Santa Monica Beach
These efforts are all building toward Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, which will air on ESPN and ABC and mark ESPN's first production of the Super Bowl.

[05/12/26 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of May 4 - The Critters of "Swapped" Soar to No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
The pursuit of justice is action-packed in "Man on Fire," which set the English TV list ablaze at No. 1 with 12.6 million views.

[05/12/26 - 11:31 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert" to Stream on Friday, May 15 on the CNN App
The special will also air Sunday, May 17 at 8pm ET on CNN, just days before the highly anticipated finale of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

[05/12/26 - 11:13 AM]
BET Greenlights Manny Halley Productions' "Lot Patrol," A Star-Studded Mockumentary Comedy Series
A mismatched squad of eccentric security guards patrols the chaotic backlot of a major Hollywood studio, where they wrangle unhinged actors, rogue crew members, and their own wildly dysfunctional personal lives.

[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"
"The Tonight Show" will air an all-new episode on Friday, May 22, featuring Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and musical guest Maluma.

[05/12/26 - 11:00 AM]
AspireTV to Premiere "City Eats: Charleston" This June
The series is a culinary journey through one of America's most historic and flavor-rich cities, hosted by celebrity chef and TV personality G Garvin.

[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
Filming is currently underway in Gozo and Malta.