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[01/27/22 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 27
Updates include: Showtime cancels comedies "Black Monday," "Work in Progress"; Juliana Canfield to star in Peacock's "The Missing"; and James Gunn teases another "The Suicide Squad" TV series spin-off.

[01/27/22 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Forecasting Love and Weather" - Official Trailer - 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.

[01/27/22 - 03:00 PM]
ABC News Announces Two Primetime Specials and Network-Wide Coverage in Recognition of Black History Month
Look for "Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising" and "Soul of a Nation Presents: X / o n e r a t e d - The Murder of Malcolm X and 55 Years to Justice" to air back-to-back on Thursday, February 3.

[01/27/22 - 02:03 PM]
New Season of "The Circus" Premieres Sunday, March 6 at 8 PM ET/PT on Showtime
Hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, and Jennifer Palmieri, the 16-episode season will air in two parts of eight episodes apiece, with the program returning in the fall for the second installment.

[01/27/22 - 12:26 PM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer for "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" Premiering Sunday, February 27
Starring Emmy winner Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emmy winner Kyle Chandler and Oscar and Emmy nominee Uma Thurman, the first season is based on Mike Isaac's bestselling book "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber."

[01/27/22 - 12:25 PM]
Crackle Plus, Publicis Media, and The General Will Launch New Series "Inside the Black Box"
The 10-episode series is hosted by Emmy Award winner and NAACP Image Awards recipient Joe Morton and celebrity acting coach, casting director, and producer Tracey Moore and will have both interview and performance aspects as the hosts interact with celebrity guests.

[01/27/22 - 12:01 PM]
Special Guests and Stars Unveiled for NBC's "Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl"
Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star.

[01/27/22 - 12:00 PM]
High-Stakes Cooking Competition Series "Rat in the Kitchen" to Premiere March 31 on TBS
Far more than a traditional cooking show, "Rat in the Kitchen," hosted by iconic roasting queen and comedian Natasha Leggero and celebrity chef Ludo Lefebvre, is a game of high stakes cat and mouse where viewers get to play detective.

[01/27/22 - 11:03 AM]
Comedy Central Set to Premiere New Animated Series "Fairview" on Wednesday, February 9th at 8:30PM ET/PT
"Fairview" is a half-hour adult animated series about how national politics causes wild small town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor, Kelly Sampson.

[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Signs Talent Holding Deal with Retta
"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said.

[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Love, Tom" from Legendary Singer-Songwriter Tom Douglas, to Premiere Feb. 24 Exclusively on Paramount+
The film is based on Douglas' much-lauded 12-minute acceptance speech given at the 2014 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, offering a message of hope to a desperate world.

[01/27/22 - 09:30 AM]
CBS Announces Friday Air Dates for Three Episodes of the 11th Season of the Emmy Award-Winning Series "Undercover Boss"
The latest companies include Round Table Pizza (February 25), UScellular (March 4) and Restoration 1 (March 11).

[01/27/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Space Force" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Under a new administration, General Naird and his dysfunctional but endearing crew have four months to prove that Space Force is worth keeping around.

[01/27/22 - 09:01 AM]
"The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler" Showcases a City in Crisis and Seeks Justice for at Least 51 Murdered, Mostly Black, Women
Narrated by award-winning actor and Chicago native, Tonya Pinkins the immersive three-part docuseries will encore on the cable channel Investigation Discovery on Saturday, February 26.

[01/27/22 - 09:00 AM]
TNT Announces Summer 2022 Launch of Original True Crime Anthology, "Rich & Shameless"
TNT will air an early sneak episode of the series, "Pam & Tommy: The Tape That Changed America" on Saturday, February 19, following the conclusion of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night.

[01/27/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "RACE: Bubba Wallace" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This docuseries follows Bubba Wallace, the only Black driver currently in NASCAR's Cup Series, as he uses his voice and talent to change the sport.

[01/27/22 - 08:30 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight-to-Series Order of Supernatural Drama Series "Dead Day" from Universal Television, AfterShock Media, and Prolific Producers Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson
The series follows an ensemble of characters as they navigate the annual "dead day," when for one night the dead come back to complete unfinished business - be that to celebrate a night back on earth or to torment the living.

[01/27/22 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Novelas Put a New Spin on a Beloved Format
"Who Killed Sara?" will return on June 1 while "Pálpito" will launch on April 6.

[01/27/22 - 06:49 AM]
FYI Unites Classic Car Enthusiasts Across America in "United We Drive" Limited Series
Hosted by NASCAR Cup Series driver, Daniel Suárez, "United We Drive," explores the stories of genuine friendships between people from different walks of life forged over a shared love of classic cars.

[01/27/22 - 06:43 AM]
MotorTrend's "Mecum Auctions Kissimmee" Coverage Breaks Ratings Record
On MotorTrend TV, 6.3 million people watched - the largest TV audience ever for a Mecum Kissimmee auction and a viewership increase of 76-percent versus last year's January 2021 telecast on NBC Sports Network.

[01/27/22 - 06:35 AM]
CNN+ to Premiere "Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech," A CNN Original Series Coming to the New Streaming Service at Launch
"Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech" investigates the meteoric rise of Meta (formerly Facebook), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google.

[01/27/22 - 06:02 AM]
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment Announce Nominees for the 2022 "iHeartRadio Music Awards"
Social voting begins today, January 27, and will close on March 15 at 11:59 PM PT for all categories.

[01/27/22 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Framed! A Sicilian Murder Mystery" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After two hapless TV technicians stumble upon a murder scene, every step they take to avoid becoming suspects lands them in deeper trouble.

[01/26/22 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 26
Updates include: Claire Danes signs onto FX's "Fleishman Is in Trouble"; Nick Stahl joins the cast of Showtime's "Let the Right One In"; and Netflix orders Debora Cahn's "The Diplomat" to series.

[01/26/22 - 10:35 PM]
Madhuri Dixit Nene's Debut Netflix Series "The Fame Game" to Release on February 25, 2022
Formerly known as "Finding Anamika," the series will take us into the world of superstar Anamika played by the evergreen, ever-gorgeous Madhuri Dixit Nene.

[01/26/22 - 06:10 PM]
Cast Revealed for "Celebrity Big Brother"! Premieres Feb. 2
This season's cast includes an Olympic medalist, a two-time NBA champion, a former boy-band heartthrob, an '80s TV icon, an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, two Housewives and a UFC champion, among others.

[01/26/22 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Love and Leashes" - Main Trailer - Netflix
Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure and pain.

[01/26/22 - 02:01 PM]
Apple's Highly Anticipated Drama "Pachinko" Set to Premiere Globally March 25, 2022
The series is based on The New York Times bestselling, acclaimed novel by the same name.

[01/26/22 - 12:52 PM]
New Vice Series "Devoured" Premieres Monday, February 21 at 10pm
The six-episode series shines a spotlight on the intersection of true crime and food.

[01/26/22 - 12:30 PM]
FOX Springs Forward with March Premiere Dates for New and Returning Series
New seasons of "The Masked Singer" and "Domino Masters" will kick things off on Wednesday, March 9.

[01/26/22 - 11:23 AM]
Video: Lifetime Gives Sneak Peek of "Million Dollar Hustle" Premiering March 17
The series follows health and fitness influencer, author, entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Stormy Wellington and her elite group of unstoppable leaders.

[01/26/22 - 11:03 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Nonfiction Series "I Was There" Executive Produced by George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, February 20 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The series, hosted by Theo E.J. Wilson, offers an immersive trip back in time, placing Wilson at the center of some of history's biggest events, to deconstruct how they truly unfolded.

[01/26/22 - 10:27 AM]
CNBC's New Series "No Retreat: Business Bootcamp" New Premiere Date Tuesday, March 8 at 10 PM ET/PT
Each episode features a different business undergoing specifically tailored, often unorthodox, tasks and obstacles, on the elite training facility known as "The Farm."

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "About Last Night" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
The unfiltered game that puts celebrity relationships to the test.

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Season 2 of HBO's "Painting with John" Debuts February 18
Part meditative tutorial, part fireside chat, each episode finds the artist ensconced at his worktable, honing his intricate watercolor techniques while reflecting on what he's learned about life.

[01/26/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Snowfall" - Season 5 Official Trailer - FX
In season five, Franklin (Damson Idris) and family are rich beyond their wildest dreams and on the verge of having everything they've wanted as the ground begins to fall out from beneath their feet.

[01/26/22 - 09:35 AM]
Video: "Swap Shop" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
One person's junk is another person's profit. Seasoned collectors venture out across Tennessee in search of bargains they can sell for big money.

[01/26/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Bel-Air" Teaser 2 - Original Series Streaming Feb 13
Set in modern-day America, Peacock's new one-hour drama series "Bel-Air" imagines the beloved sitcom "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

[01/26/22 - 09:10 AM]
A&E Network to Showcase R&B Legend Bobby Brown with Two New Projects for an Intimate Look at the Grammy Award Winner's Past, Present and Future
"Biography: Bobby Brown," a two-night event, airs Monday, May 30 and Tuesday, May 31 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/26/22 - 09:02 AM]
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation's Highly Anticipated "Luck" to Premiere Globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, August 5
Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon join the cast, starring alongside Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg.

[01/26/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Madea's back - hallelujer! And she's not putting up with any nonsense as family drama erupts at her great-grandson's college graduation celebration.

[01/26/22 - 08:00 AM]
HGTV Renews "Help! I Wrecked My House" for 10 Episode Third Season
The new season is slated to premiere in fall of 2022.

[01/26/22 - 08:00 AM]
HBO and RAI's "My Brilliant Friend: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay," Based on the Third Book in Elena Ferrante's Quadrilogy, Debuts February 28
Filmed in Italian and starring Margherita Mazzucco and Gaia Girace, season three picks up with Elena and Lila, both now grown women, during the great open sea of the 1970s.

[01/26/22 - 06:01 AM]
"Rowdy's Places" Available Exclusively on ESPN+
Join Ronda Rousey on a journey to explore one of civilization's oldest sports, competitive fighting.

[01/26/22 - 02:01 AM]
"The Bridge" Is Back: Harder, Hotter and Tougher
AJ Odudu presents the eight-part series in which 16 strangers come together for the chance to win the big cash prize, but unaware of the epic challenge required to take the money home.

[01/25/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 25
Updates include: Showtime axes "American Rust" after one season; Jorja Fox confirms exit from "CSI: Vegas"; and Flula Borg to return for Peacock's "Pitch Perfect" TV series.

[01/25/22 - 04:32 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to Shaun Cassidy's Drama "Unbroken"
In the project, three dynastic ranch families on the central coast of California make love and war in a passionate struggle to survive, ultimately setting the stage for a group of fiercely determined young women to win big for all at the National Championship of Rodeo.

[01/25/22 - 03:34 PM]
Timed to the 40th Anniversary of NBC's "Late Night," David Letterman Will Join Seth Meyers for an Interview on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Feb. 1
Adam Duritz of Counting Crows will perform as musical guest.

[01/25/22 - 02:34 PM]
Nat Geo WILD Roars Into 2022 with Annual "Big Cat Week," A Special Six-Part Series from Award-Winning Filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, and the Premiere of "Russia's Wild Tiger" on Jan. 30
This special event includes 11 in-depth programs, each exploring an entirely different big cat species, their struggles as they face extinction, as well as rare, never-before-seen footage in their natural habitats spanning from the Okavango Delta to the Serengeti to Thailand and more.

[01/25/22 - 02:29 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Jan 17: "The Royal Treatment" Tops the Films List; "Cafe con Aroma de Mujer" Enters the Most Popular TV List
"Ozark" Season 4, Part 1, which marked the long awaited return of the Byrdes, debuted at #1 with 77M hours viewed.







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[10/15/25 - 11:14 AM]
"OWN For the Holidays" Returns for Its Seventh Year with Three Festive New Movies
"Fake Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "The Christmas Showdown," and "Very Merry Mystery" will premiere on successive Saturdays beginning November 29.

[10/15/25 - 11:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces New Stand-Up Comedy Special "Kathleen Madigan - The Family Thread"
The one-hour special will premiere November 21 on Prime Video.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
"His & Hers" - Official First Look & Date Announcement
From visionary filmmaker William Oldroyd, this six-episode, twisty psychological thriller is adapted from Alice Feeney's novel of the same name and stars Tessa Thompson (who also executive produces) and Jon Bernthal.

[10/15/25 - 10:01 AM]
HBO and Raw Are in Production on a Documentary Series About the Epic Release of a Famous Whale
The series, directed by Becky Read, will debut on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[10/15/25 - 09:37 AM]
Viaplay November 2025 Exclusive U.S. Premieres: "Vanguard"; "Meaning of Life," Season 2; "A Life's Worth"
"Vanguard" is a five-part, award-winning drama series featuring high-stakes deals, groundbreaking innovation, and fierce family rivalries.

[10/15/25 - 09:14 AM]
MGM+ Greenlights "Bosch: Start of Watch," A New Prequel Series to the Iconic Detective Franchise
The series stars Cameron Monaghan as rookie cop Harry Bosch and Omari Hardwick as veteran officer Eli Bridges.

[10/15/25 - 09:13 AM]
"Fire and Water: Making the Avatar Films" to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ November 7
The two-part documentary provides a fascinating glimpse into the making of the Oscar-winning box office phenomenon "Avatar: The Way of Water" and a first look at the upcoming "Avatar: Fire and Ash," features exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, concept art, and interviews with cast and filmmakers.

[10/15/25 - 09:05 AM]
Video: NBC Releases Official Season 2 Trailer for Comedy Series "St. Denis Medical"
The series returns Monday, November 3 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC with back-to-back episodes and will be available to stream on Peacock.

[10/15/25 - 09:02 AM]
Sirens On: BAFTA-Winning "Blue Lights" Returns to BritBox for Explosive Third Season
Other November highlights include "Belgravia," "Friday Night Dinner," and "Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators."

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "All's Fair" - Meet the Women of All's Fair - Hulu
Starring Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close, "All's Fair" tells the story of a team of fierce female divorce attorneys who leave a male-dominated firm to start their own.

[10/15/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Tyler Perry's Finding Joy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Love finds you when you least expect it.

[10/15/25 - 07:47 AM]
"Being Texan" and "The State of BBQ," Two "Texas Monthly" Documentary Specials, Premiere on PBS in October
They'll debut on Friday, October 24 and October 31, respectively.

[10/15/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Selling Sunset" Season 9 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The O Group agents are back for an explosive season.

[10/15/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Champagne Problems" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A driven American exec heads to Paris determined to acquire a champagne brand by Christmas - and accidentally falls for the heir to the bubbly empire.

[10/14/25 - 07:00 PM]
Video: "The Dream Life of Mr. Kim" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Once fulfilled as a corporate manager, a middle-aged man embarks on a journey of self-discovery after a swift fall - relearning what brings him true joy.