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    [friday, january 14, 2022]    
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[01/14/22 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 14
Updates include: Storm Reid to visit HBO's "The Last of Us"; Mark O'Brien to recur on "Perry Mason"; and "Y: The Last Man" fails to find new home after its cancellation.

[01/14/22 - 02:19 PM]
The CW Network Sets New "Riverdale" Midseason Return for Sunday, March 20, 2022
The series was originally scheduled to return for its midseason premiere on Sunday, March 6.

[01/14/22 - 02:01 PM]
Betty White Honored and Remembered by Stars in New NBC Hourlong Primetime Special
"Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl" airs Monday, January 31 at 10:00/9:00c on NBC and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.

[01/14/22 - 01:32 PM]
Prison Matchmaker Chelsea Holmes Turns Inmates Into Soulmates in "Prisoner of Love"
This arresting six-part true crime series debuts on Investigation Discovery Monday, January 24 with new episodes airing weekly at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/14/22 - 01:05 PM]
Comedy Central's "South Park" Returns for Historic 25th Season Wednesday, February 2nd
"To be halfway done with 'South Park' is a great accomplishment-we can't lie," said co-creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker.

[01/14/22 - 11:18 AM]
Fast Start for ESPN in 2022 in Viewership and Social Media Engagements
The network led cable in viewership and in the key P18-49 demo by wide margins in both prime time and total day and took total ownership of the list of cable's most-watched 10 shows in that demo.

[01/14/22 - 10:16 AM]
Peacock's Fan-Favorite YA Series "One of Us Is Lying" Renewed for a Second Season
Writer and executive producer Erica Saleh will serve as showrunner for season two.

[01/14/22 - 10:11 AM]
An All-New Episode of "Next Level Chef" to Air After the NFC Championship Game - Sunday, Jan. 30 on FOX
Following this special episode, the series will continue to air in its regular time period, Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

[01/14/22 - 10:08 AM]
"Ms. Pat: Y'all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?" Premieres Globally on Netflix on February 8, 2022
Ms. Pat recalls growing up poor in Atlanta during the Reagan era, what she learned spending five days in juvenile detention, how her mom made her get baptized at local churches to get money, and much much more.

[01/14/22 - 09:46 AM]
Netflix to Serve Up Documentary Series Following Men's and Women's Pro Tennis Players Throughout the ATP and WTA Tours and the Grand Slam Tournaments
The series will offer an unfiltered look at life inside the competitive sport of professional tennis through the perspective of the players and their teams.

[01/14/22 - 09:31 AM]
To Celebrate the Wonder of Our Planet, Disney+ Announces New Movies and Specials to Premiere on Earth Day
This Earth Day, Disney+ will take viewers on a journey around the world - from the rainforests of Guyana to the farms of California to the icy tundras of the Arctic - to witness and celebrate the diversity and resilience of our planet and the species that inhabit it.

[01/14/22 - 09:05 AM]
Video: Showtime Offers Documentary Feature "Attica" - Shortlisted for Oscars - For Free
The film recounts in vivid detail the five-day 1971 prison rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York, which took the lives of 29 inmates and 10 hostages - the deadliest single day of violence Americans inflicted on each other since the Civil War.

[01/14/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "In From the Cold" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Exposed as an ex-Russian spy, an American single mom must juggle family life and unique shape-shifting skills in a battle against an insidious enemy.

[01/14/22 - 09:01 AM]
Original Documentary Special "Suburban Nightmare: Chris Watts" Premieres Today on Tubi
When Shannan Watts and her two young daughters disappear in August 2018, everyone looks for signs of trouble in the picture-perfect life she and her husband, Chris, prolifically projected through their social media.

[01/14/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Disney+ Sets February 23 Premiere Date for "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" and Debuts Official Trailer
Featuring an all-star celebrity cast, new episodes will debut Wednesdays on the streaming platform.

[01/14/22 - 09:00 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Moses Storm: Trash White" Debuts January 20
From executive producer Conan O'Brien and Team Coco comes a heartfelt and hilarious hour of storytelling from actor and comedian Moses Storm.

[01/14/22 - 08:32 AM]
Tim Allen Will Reprise His Fan-Favorite Role in "The Santa Clause," A Limited Series for Disney+
In the Disney+ series, Scott Calvin is on the brink of his 65th birthday and realizing that he can't be Santa forever.

[01/14/22 - 08:02 AM]
Timothy Olyphant and Justified Producers Reunite for New Elmore Leonard Adaptation "Justified: City Primeval"
Having left the hollers of Kentucky eight years ago, Raylan Givens now lives in Miami, a walking anachronism balancing his life as a U.S. Marshal and part-time father of a 14-year-old girl.

[01/14/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Inventing Anna" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Audacious entrepreneur or con artist? A reporter digs into how Anna Delvey convinced New York's elite she was a German heiress. Based on a true story.

[01/14/22 - 07:07 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Opening Credits Sequence for "Peacemaker"
Set to the song "Do Ya Wanna Taste It" by Wig Wam, the sequence is directed by series writer and director James Gunn and choreographed by Charissa-Lee Barton.

[01/14/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "I Am Georgina" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Join Georgina Rodríguez - mom, influencer, businesswoman and Cristiano Ronaldo's partner - in this emotional and in-depth portrait of her daily life.

[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.







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[05/08/26 - 11:01 AM]
NBC Announces Four Series Orders for the 2026-27 Season
Dramas "Line of Fire" and "The Rockford Files" and comedies "Newlyweds" and "Sunset P.I." are on tap.

[05/08/26 - 10:50 AM]
"Law & Order" to Return for Season 26 on NBC
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/08/26 - 09:26 AM]
"FOX College Football Friday" Returns to Primetime with Biggest Season Yet
The network's strongest Friday night slate to-date features elite matchups across partner conferences - with appearances from the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers, projected Top-25 matchups, and culminating with the Mountain West Championship.

[05/08/26 - 09:18 AM]
TNT Sports Delivers Its Most-Watched MLB Regular Season Start Since 2015
The Yankees/Mariners season opener on March 31 delivered 562,000 viewers and peaked at 735,000, making it the most watched opener on TBS since 2012.

[05/08/26 - 09:02 AM]
ABC Renews "R.J. Decker" for Second Season
Get your flip flops and your lawn flamingos ready.

[05/08/26 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hulu's "Not Suitable For Work"
The series will premiere with three episodes on June 2, then two episodes weekly until the finale on June 23, only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[05/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
ABC Announces Summer 2026 Premiere Dates and Unscripted Renewals
New seasons of "Celebrity Family Feud," "Press Your Luck," and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" will join the previously announced newcomer "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro."

[05/08/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "James." - Official Trailer - Netflix
A raw and honest look at the man behind Colombia's iconic No. 10 on his road to the 2026 World Cup.

[05/08/26 - 07:16 AM]
CNN Film "Why We Dream" to Premiere Memorial Day at 8PM ET/PT
The film chronicles the final generation of World War II veterans as they return to France and is produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios in partnership with Vice Media's Pulse Films.

[05/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
"Forever" Season 2 Starts Production in Los Angeles
Additionally, Malaika Guttoh is set to join the cast as a series regular with Avery Wills Jr. and Tre McBride joining as recurring guests.

[05/08/26 - 02:31 AM]
Netflix Announces Standalone Sequel to Global Hit "La Palma"
"Florida" (working title) picks up just hours after the volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma, shifting the focus to a Norwegian community in Florida that is still unaware that a devastating tsunami is on its way.

[05/07/26 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Viral Hit" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When he accidentally goes viral after a brawl, a weak and broke teen realizes livestreaming fights against delinquents could change his life.

[05/07/26 - 02:00 PM]
Class Is in Session: FOX Announces New Celebrity Game Show "Nation's Dumbest" - The Only Competition You Don't Want to Win
Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place.

[05/07/26 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN Debuts Short Documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape / Messi: La Cinta Olvidada"
Debuting Sunday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes, the documentary highlights the pivotal moment that helped shape Lionel Messi's international future and altered the trajectory of global football.

[05/07/26 - 12:21 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews "Murder in a Small Town" for Season Three
Joining the cast is Peter Gallagher as Rod Finlayson, a charismatic, uber-independent, capable yet unreliable figure.