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    [tuesday, january 18, 2022]    
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[01/18/22 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Monday-Tuesday, January 17-18
Updates include: "Bull" to end after six seasons on CBS; FOX passes on "The Last Policeman" drama pilot; and HBO's "The White Lotus" fill out season two cast.

[01/18/22 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Forecasting Love and Weather" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Inside a national weather service, love proves just as difficult to predict as rain or shine for a diligent forecaster and her free-spirited co-worker.

[01/18/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "AI Love You" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a software glitch causes an advanced AI program to fall in love with a young woman, it escapes into the body of a man and tries to win her heart.

[01/18/22 - 01:30 PM]
"NCIS: Hawai'i" to Air Part One of a Two-Part Episode Immediately Following the AFC Divisional Playoff Game, Sunday, Jan. 23 on CBS
Part two airs the following night in the series' regular time period, Monday, January 24 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

[01/18/22 - 01:01 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" Continues Live in January with Back-to-Back Shows
Will Forte is on tap to host this Saturday, January 22 followed by Willem Dafoe on January 29.

[01/18/22 - 01:00 PM]
Paramount+ Announces Premiere Dates and Additional Seasons for "Star Trek" Universe Series
"Four years ago, we made a promise to grow 'Star Trek' into something it had never been before, and thanks to the incredibly hard work done by our many talented showrunners, writers, and directors, along with the extraordinary support of CBS Studios and Paramount+, we're keeping our word," said Alex Kurtzman.

[01/18/22 - 12:34 PM]
The Toughest Culinary Competition Is Back with Double the Chefs and Double the Battles on "Tournament of Champions III"
This year, the toughest bracket-style tournament is supersized with two-hour long episodes and 32 of the country's most talented chefs going head-to-head to win the largest prize in the tournament's history.

[01/18/22 - 12:15 PM]
"The 64th Annual Grammy Awards" Will Air Sunday, April 3, Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
The show moved from its original date of January 31 amid growing concerns surrounding the Omicron variant.

[01/18/22 - 11:51 AM]
Video: "Double Cross" Season 3 - Official Trailer - An ALLBLK Original Series
Erica and Eric Cross are the "Wonder Twins" that decide to take matters into their own hands after a sudden rise of sex trafficking in their neighborhood.

[01/18/22 - 11:36 AM]
"Love Off the Grid" Premieres Sunday, January 30 on discovery+
Four couples think they have found "the one," with one problem: one partner lives completely off the grid - no running water, no electricity and no civilization in sight.

[01/18/22 - 11:16 AM]
Season Two of "American Detective with Lt. Joe Kenda" Begins Streaming on discovery+ on Wednesday, January 26
With a 92% solve rate, Joe Kenda is one of the most experienced and successful homicide detectives in the country.

[01/18/22 - 11:13 AM]
PBS Kids Announces New Series, "Work It Out Wombats!" Debuting Winter 2023
The series stars Malik, Zadie, and Zeke - three energetic and creative marsupial siblings who live with their grandmother in her treehouse apartment complex.

[01/18/22 - 11:12 AM]
"Arthur" Celebrates 25th Anniversary on PBS Kids with Special Marathon and Big Reveal
The four brand-new episodes will air on PBS stations (check local listings) and stream free on PBS Kids on February 21, concluding the show's 25th and final television season.

[01/18/22 - 11:12 AM]
Bravo's "Vanderpump Rules" Two-Part Reunion Begins Tuesday, January 25 at 9PM ET/PT
Then look for the conclusion on Wednesday, January 26 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/18/22 - 11:11 AM]
PBS Showcases Rich Collection of Stories to Celebrate Black History Month
Lauding the victories and recognizing cultural contributions and sacrifices, these programs will unearth remarkable stories of African Americans across generations, from the famous to the lesser-known.

[01/18/22 - 11:10 AM]
PBS and BBC Studios Announce New Series, "The Story of Hip-Hop with Chuck D" (w.t.)
Chuck D, legendary artist, activist and co-founder of Public Enemy and Prophets of Rage, will also feature in the production.

[01/18/22 - 11:09 AM]
"Great Performances" Presents Exclusive Look Inside Broadway Revival of Company in New PBS Documentary
Filmed over two years, the broadcast takes an inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott's creative process of bringing the reimagined gender-swapped production to Broadway during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cast including Tony and Grammy winner Katrina Lenk and two-time Tony and two-time Grammy winner Patti LuPone.

[01/18/22 - 11:08 AM]
PBS Announces "The Green Planet"
Produced in partnership with the BBC Studios' Natural History Unit, "The Green Planet" premieres Wednesdays, July 6-August 3, 2022, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app.

[01/18/22 - 11:07 AM]
PBS and "American Experience" Announce "Taken Hostage"
Premiering Monday-Tuesday, November 14-15, 2022, 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app, "Taken Hostage" is a film by Robert Stone.

[01/18/22 - 11:06 AM]
PBS and Maryland Public Television Announce Two New Documentaries
Produced by MPT in association with Firelight Films, "Becoming Frederick Douglass" and "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom" are executive produced by Firelight founder Stanley Nelson and Lynne Robinson.

[01/18/22 - 11:05 AM]
The WNET Group Announces "One Day in March" (w.t.)
The film will take a deep dive into this critical moment of racial reckoning, explore the struggles and triumphs, progress and setbacks, discrimination and achievements of AAPI communities.

[01/18/22 - 11:04 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce New Documentary Series from McGee Media and Inkwell Media
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine," a four-part series from executive producer, host and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., will premiere in Fall 2022 on PBS stations nationwide.

[01/18/22 - 11:03 AM]
PBS Digital Studios Launches First-Ever Podcasts
Inspired by the popular YouTube series and debuting in February 2022, "It's Lit!" unpacks popular and classic literature and its authors.

[01/18/22 - 11:02 AM]
PBS Announces Long-Term Initiative to Further Support Diverse Voices Across Public Media
This project further advances PBS's commitment to elevate diverse voices and perspectives and accelerate the transformation of public media's producing ecosystem to include more diverse perspectives in key production roles.

[01/18/22 - 11:02 AM]
Season Three of Disney+ Original Series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" Heads Into Production and Sets Summer Musical as "Frozen"
New faces joining the talented cast this season include series regulars, newcomer Adrian Lyles and Saylor Bell and guest stars Corbin Bleu, Meg Donnelly and Jason Earles.

[01/18/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Our Flag Means Death" - Official Teaser - HBO Max
"Our Flag Means Death" is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate.

[01/18/22 - 11:01 AM]
PBS Makes Multi-Million Dollar Commitment to Advance the Work of Mid-Career, Diverse Creators
PBS is committing $3.6 million over the course of three years to support mid-career nonfiction filmmakers through Firelight Media's William Greaves Fund, which resources talented storytellers from diverse communities in the United States.

[01/18/22 - 10:14 AM]
Smithsonian Channel to Commemorate Black History Month with the Premiere of "One Thousand Years of Slavery - The Untold Story," A Four-Part Docu-Series Narrated by Two-Time Emmy Award-Winning Actor Courtney B. Vance
The riveting docu-series exploring the legacy of slavery and how our shared history can create a better future, is set to premiere on Monday, February 7 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/18/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Raising Dion" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Nicole continues to raise a son who has much to learn about his superpowers. But with Dion growing stronger, danger may be closer than they think.

[01/18/22 - 10:00 AM]
Nominees and Host Anthony Anderson Announced for the "53rd NAACP Image Awards" Airing Saturday, February 26th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET
Due to the ever-changing developments with COVID-19 and variants, the powerful night in Black excellence will continue to move forward without an in-person audience in a not-to-be-missed event.

[01/18/22 - 09:22 AM]
Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt Return in New 10-Episode Season of HGTV's Hit Series "100 Day Dream Home" on Monday, Feb. 21, at 8 PM ET/PT
More than 23.9 million viewers watched the sophomore season of "100 Day Dream Home."

[01/18/22 - 09:17 AM]
Netflix Commits to "Bad Crimes," New Animated Comedy from Nicole Silverberg, Produced by Greg Daniels and Mike Judge, Starring Nicole Byer and Lauren Lapkus
The adult animation dark comedy procedural follows two FBI agents who travel across the country to solve grisly crimes while juggling their friendship, career ambitions, and as many men as possible.

[01/18/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Fallout" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
A raw and honest coming-of-age story for this generation, Jenna Ortega and Maddie Ziegler star in Megan Park's directorial debut.

[01/18/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky" - Season 2 Trailer
Prepare to take flight with your favorite flyers in all-new episodes soaring to Peacock on February 3.

[01/18/22 - 08:59 AM]
"The Boys Presents: Diabolical" Descends Into Animated Anarchy on Prime Video March 4
The fun-size episodes, running 12-14 minutes and each with its own animation style, will reveal unseen stories within "The Boys" universe, brought to life by some of the most creative and bloody brilliant minds in entertainment today.

[01/18/22 - 08:30 AM]
Video: "Vikings: Valhalla" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In this sequel to "Vikings," a hundred years have passed and a new generation of legendary heroes arises to forge its own destiny - and make history.

[01/18/22 - 07:29 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Workplace Thriller "Severance" Ahead of February 18 Global Premiere
"Severance" will launch globally on Apple TV+ with the first two episodes on February 18, followed by new weekly installments, each Friday during its nine-episode season.

[01/18/22 - 07:15 AM]
Video: "The Cuphead Show!" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Follow the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his easily swayed brother Mugman in this animated series based on the hit video game.

[01/18/22 - 06:03 AM]
Paramount+ to Premiere "The Envoys" ("Los Enviados") in the United States on Thursday, Jan. 20
The series tells the mission of two priests from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Vatican team in charge of verifying and studying miracles of potential saints, who are sent to Mexico to verify alleged miraculous healings of another clergyman known for performing them in a mental institution.

[01/18/22 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailer and Key Art for "The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse"
The second installment consists of four extended-length specials that are themed to each season - winter, spring, summer, and autumn. "The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse," premieres February 18, exclusively on Disney+.

[01/18/22 - 06:01 AM]
The Roku Channel to Bring "Weird Al" Yankovic's Story to Life in New Roku Original Comedy Starring Daniel Radcliffe
The biopic holds nothing back, exploring every facet of Yankovic's life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like "Eat It" and "Like a Surgeon" to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle.

[01/17/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts New Trailer for Marvel Studios' "Moon Knight"
A new poster was also released for the original, live-action series streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting March 30.

[01/17/22 - 04:46 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Jan 10: "Cheer" and "Archive 81" Enter the TV List, "Brazen" Tops the Films List
Limited series "Stay Close" has climbed to the #1 spot on the Top 10 English TV list with 53.72M hours viewed.

[01/17/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" - Title Announcement - Netflix
Disguised under the shadows of a mask, a crew of desperados band together under the leadership of a criminal mastermind known only as "The Professor" to pull off the biggest heist Korea has ever seen.

[01/17/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Back to 15" - Debut Announcement - Netflix
Unhappy with her life, 30-year-old Anita accidentally discovers a way to travel back to age 15. Can she rewrite her own history?

[01/17/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Devotion, a Story of Love and Desire" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A seemingly happy marriage begins to dissolve when the husband's faithfulness is called into question, and both spouses are tempted by other people.

[01/16/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Love and Leashes" - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure and pain.

[01/15/22 - 10:59 AM]
Video: "The Man Who Fell to Earth" Official Teaser - Showtime
An alien who arrives on Earth at a turning point in human evolution and must confront his own past to determine our future.

[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.







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[06/23/26 - 09:10 AM]
ESPN and Disney Jr. Encourage Preschoolers to Get in the Game, Team Up Again with Every Kid Sports to Expand Access to Youth Sports for Income-Restricted Families
"Me & Mickey: Let's Play Sports," a collaboration between Disney Jr., ESPN and Positive Coaching Alliance, will debut Monday, June 29, on Disney+, Disney Jr. (6:25 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand.

[06/23/26 - 09:06 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Max Original Comedy Series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," Debuting July 23
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.

[06/23/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Her Kingdom Has Come - Paramount+ Reveals Trailer and First Look at Season 6 of "Tyler Perry's Ruthless" Premiering June 30
The series will launch with two episodes, followed by a weekly rollout culminating in the mid-season finale on Tuesday, August 25.

[06/23/26 - 09:00 AM]
The CW Network Named Exclusive Broadcast Partner for Both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA 2026 Competitions
Both competitions will air live from the Ziff Ballet Opera House at the renowned Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, marking the return of the two competitions to The CW for the first time since 2024.

[06/23/26 - 08:31 AM]
Netflix Unveils Upcoming Anime Slate Out of Annecy Festival
The Netflix Anime Studio Focus highlighted upcoming titles from some of Japan's most acclaimed creators and animation studios, spanning original stories, beloved manga adaptations, and returning fan-favorite franchises.

[06/23/26 - 08:23 AM]
BET Names Keke Palmer to Its Board of Advisors, Deepening a New Era of Leadership and Cultural Stewardship
Formed earlier this month under BET President Louis Carr, the Board brings together cultural icons, business leaders, and industry visionaries to help steer the ongoing growth of the 45-year-old network as a key player at the crossroads of media, community, and culture.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
A24's "The Drama" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max July 31
The film stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Benton Gates.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: 2026 MLB Home Run Derby - Official Trailer - Netflix
The best sluggers in baseball put their power to the test and chase home run glory live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

[06/23/26 - 07:01 AM]
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" Streams Exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu July 29
Gird your loins.

[06/23/26 - 06:30 AM]
"The View" Turns in Its Most-Watched Telecast in More Than 1 1/2 Years with Guest Vice President JD Vance
3.331 million viewers tuned into the episode, the highest since its post-presidential Election Day telecast.

[06/23/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Dink" - Official Trailer - Apple TV
A washed-up tennis pro must play pickleball in this new comedy movie. Starring Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen.

[06/23/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Chainsmoker Cat" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Catgirl Yani struggles to pay her rent and keep a job while feeding her smoking habit. As her loved ones' concerns grow, she must rethink her future.

[06/23/26 - 12:02 AM]
Netflix Unveils First Look at New Danish Thriller "The Secret Woman" - Premiering on August 28
The twist-filled thriller centers on Louise Andersen, whose peaceful life on a Norwegian island is shattered when a stranger insists she is actually Helene Söderberg, a woman who vanished from Denmark three years ago.

[06/23/26 - 12:01 AM]
Netflix Announces Third and Final Season of "Roosters"
In this third and final season, we once again follow the tight-knit friend group as they try to figure out life in the modern world.

[06/22/26 - 11:31 PM]
Video: "Alliance" - Official Trailer - Kunal Kemmu - Prime Video
"Alliance" is a competitive captive reality show blending high-stakes strategy, economy and psychological warfare.