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    [thursday, february 17, 2022]    
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[02/17/22 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 17
Updates include: Amanda Seyfried to star opposite Tom Holland in Apple's "The Crowded Room"; HBO Max passes on "Camp Friends pilot; and FX's "Atlanta" to end after its fourth season.

[02/17/22 - 03:35 PM]
Video: "Life Size Toys" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Nostalgia, meet Nitro Circus. Travis Pastrana and his team take classic childhood toys, build them huge, and turn them into extreme stunts. For professional play only.

[02/17/22 - 02:14 PM]
#HarlemEverAfter, Seriously! "Harlem" to Return to Prime Video for a Second Season
Since premiere, Harlem has scored a GLADD Award nomination for its inclusive LGBTQIA+ storyline featuring a queer character in one of the lead roles, as well as a NAACP Award nomination for its authentic representation of Black culture.

[02/17/22 - 02:09 PM]
"Evil Lives Here" Returns for Another Chilling Season Featuring the Iconic Series' 100th Episode
New episodes air Sundays at 9:00/8:00c on ID beginning Sunday, February 20 with the first two episodes available to stream back to back on discovery+ and new episodes dropping weekly.

[02/17/22 - 01:56 PM]
Nearly 70% of Americans Watched NBCUniversal's TV Coverage of Super Bowl LVI and/or 2022 Winter Games Through "Super Gold Sunday"
In addition, viewers have consumed 5 billion streaming minutes to-date of both events across all digital platforms, led by Peacock - which for the first-time ever presented the Super Bowl and all Olympics competition.

[02/17/22 - 12:59 PM]
HBO Max Orders New Series "The Girls on the Bus," from Executive Producers/Writers Julie Plec and Amy Chozick
Inspired by a chapter of Amy Chozick's best-selling book, this comedic character-driven drama chronicles four female journalists who follow every move of a parade of flawed presidential candidates, while finding friendship, love, and scandal along the way.

[02/17/22 - 12:31 PM]
New Music Specials from Farruko, Natti Natasha, Nicky Jam, and More Available Now on HBO Max
Produced for WarnerMedia by Sony Music Latin, these specials, hosted by Lety Sahagún featuring exclusive interviews, first streamed live on the platform in Latin America last fall under "Live on Max."

[02/17/22 - 12:04 PM]
David Cobb Promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations and Content Planning, Disney Branded Television
Cobb will also now oversee studio operations and technology teams supporting Disney Television Animation and the entertainment property acquisitions and partnerships for Disney Branded Television overall.

[02/17/22 - 12:00 PM]
Renowned Battle Rapper Conceited and Celebrated Deejay DJ Diamond Kuts to Host Return of Iconic Series "Yo! MTV Raps" on Paramount+
From MTV Entertainment Studios, the reimagined global iteration will include hosted segments, live performances, cyphers, and lifestyle content, and serve as a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip hop.

[02/17/22 - 11:32 AM]
A&E Strips Away the Mystery Behind the Rise and Fall of Chippendales in New Four-Hour Documentary "Secrets of the Chippendales Murders"
The special will air across four weeks beginning Monday, March 14 at 10:00/9:00c following all-new episodes of "Secrets of Playboy" which was A&E's #1 series launch in more than five years.

[02/17/22 - 11:30 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Returns Feb. 26 with Three New Shows
Oscar Isaac and Zoë Kravitz will follow the previously announced John Mulaney.

[02/17/22 - 11:22 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Teaser Video for New Episodes of the WGA-Nominated Series "The Problem with Jon Stewart," Premiering Weekly on March 3
In this teaser video, Stewart is back in front of a studio audience sharing laughs, jokes and most importantly "problems," as he tackles the stock market and Robinhood and speaks with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, giving viewers an idea of what's in store this season.

[02/17/22 - 11:02 AM]
The Elite Team of Researchers Return to the Field in Hit Series "Expedition Bigfoot" Premiering Sunday, March 20 on Travel Channel and discovery+
The season spans 16 one-hour episodes including the pre- and post-season specials that recap all the evidence collected.

[02/17/22 - 10:43 AM]
Ina Garten Welcomes Special Guests to Her Home in New Multi-Platform Series "Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Premiering March 26th on discovery+, Food Network and Companion Podcast
In advance of the premiere, "Be My Guest with Ina Garten" has been picked up for two more cycles scheduled to start production later this year.

[02/17/22 - 10:35 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights Next Two Movies from the "Seven Deadly Sins" Anthology
"Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story" and "Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story" will premiere on back-to-back Saturdays beginning April 16.

[02/17/22 - 10:03 AM]
"Step Into... The Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough," A Dynamic Tribute to the Most Iconic Moments of Dance on Film, Airs Sunday, March 20, on ABC
Reimagined through a modern lens, the performances will draw inspiration from iconic films such as "Singin' in the Rain," "Moulin Rouge," "Beauty and the Beast," "Chicago," "Dirty Dancing," "Saturday Night Fever" and "La La Land."

[02/17/22 - 10:02 AM]
Afro-Colombian Singer, Rapper and Composer Gloria "Goyo" Martinez Releases Her First Solo Album and a Music Special Premiering on HBO Max on March 4
Today, as a preview to the special and album, Goyo releases her debut solo single and video "Na Na Na."

[02/17/22 - 09:56 AM]
Dave Train Never Stops - "Dave" Renewed for Season 3
FX took to social media with the news this morning.

[02/17/22 - 09:33 AM]
My Little Pony to "Make Its Mark" in 2022 with Nearly 500 Minutes of New Content Across Two Series and Two TV Specials!
Hasbro will premiere "My Little Pony: Make Your Mark," an animated series which will premiere as a 44-minute animated special on Netflix May 26, followed by the launch of an 8-episode series with the same name on September 26.

[02/17/22 - 09:26 AM]
Brian Stelter to Host New Weekday Show on CNN+
The show will contribute to CNN+'s slate of original, live programming and be available at launch.

[02/17/22 - 09:15 AM]
Global Recording Artist Olivia Rodrigo Takes Audiences on an Intimate Road Trip, Exploring the Story Behind "SOUR," in Disney+ Original Film "OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)"
For the first time, Olivia takes audiences on a familiar road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her triple-platinum Geffen Records debut album "SOUR," to Los Angeles.

[02/17/22 - 09:05 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer for "The First Lady" Premiering Sunday, April 17
The new anthology drama stars Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Viola Davis as former first lady Michelle Obama, Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Emmy and Screen Actors Guild winner Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt.

[02/17/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Get Ready for the Juiciest New Series! Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date and First-Look Trailer for "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls"
The new unscripted series follows global superstar and icon Lizzo, who is on the hunt for confident, bad-ass women to join the elite ranks of the Big Grrrls and join her world tour.

[02/17/22 - 08:52 AM]
FX and BBC Set Cast for "Great Expectations" Limited Series
The stellar cast will feature Olivia Colman in the lead role of "Miss Havisham" and Fionn Whitehead as "Pip" alongside Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Hayley Squires, Owen McDonnell, Trystan Gravelle and Matt Berry.

[02/17/22 - 08:42 AM]
This Is a True Story: "Fargo" Will Return for a Fifth Installment
FX confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[02/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Team Zenko Go" Trailer - Netflix Jr
No good deed is too small for this kind kid squad! Niah, Ari, Ellie and Jax go undercover to help others and squash their town's problems in secret!

[02/17/22 - 08:01 AM]
"Stranger Things 4" to Premiere in Two Volumes This Summer; The Duffer Brothers Share News About the Series' Future
Look for Volume 1 on May 27, followed by Volume 2 on July 1.

[02/17/22 - 08:00 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Announces Live State of the Union Address Episode on Tuesday, March 1
Colbert will host from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City and welcome Sen. Bernie Sanders as his guest, with a musical performance by Jon Batiste and Big Thief.

[02/17/22 - 07:44 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom: Family Reunion" Greenlit for Season Two; New Season of "Teen Mom 2" Kicks Off March 8th at 8PM ET/PT
This season, Ashley, Briana, Jade, Kail and Leah navigate evolving stages of parenting, family dynamics, careers and love lives.

[02/17/22 - 07:36 AM]
New Amazon Original Series "The Terminal List" Starring Chris Pratt to Premiere July 1
Based on the best-selling book, "The Terminal List" also stars Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Riley Keough and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

[02/17/22 - 07:04 AM]
Local Heroes Get Surprise, Well-Deserved Renovations for Their Homes and Community Projects in New HGTV Series "Build It Forward"
Home renovator Matt Blashaw and designer Taniya Nayak will spotlight the work of five community heroes from charitable organizations in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Oakland, California; Austin, Texas; Syracuse, New York; and Cosby, Tennessee.

[02/17/22 - 06:48 AM]
CNN+ to Premiere a CNN Original Series: "The Murdochs: Empire of Influence" at Launch
Based on Jonathan Mahler and Jim Rutenberg's groundbreaking New York Times Magazine article "How Rupert Murdoch's Empire of Influence Remade the World," this CNN Original Series explores the legacy of media mogul Rupert Murdoch and the dynasty he built.

[02/17/22 - 06:36 AM]
CTV Orders Season 3 of Original Drama "Transplant"
"Transplant" has also had international success, having been embraced by U.S. viewers on NBC, with Season 2 set to premiere March 6 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/17/22 - 06:02 AM]
Midge's Final Mic Drop: Prime Video Greenlights the Fifth and Final Season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"
Production for the fifth and final season is currently underway in New York City.

[02/17/22 - 03:24 AM]
Swedish Max Original "Lust" Will Premiere on HBO Max March 18
Starring Sofia Helin, Anja Lundqvist, Julia Dufvenius and Elin Klinga, the comedy series Lust is an outrageous and painfully honest comedy about four middle(ish) aged women in Stockholm struggling to keep their libidos alive in a sexually frustrating world.

[02/17/22 - 01:30 AM]
Disney+ Announce Casting as Filming Begins on UK Original Live-Action Drama Series "Nautilus"
Originally announced last year as one of the first UK original series on Disney+ commissioned under the Disney brand, the main cast has also now been confirmed.

[02/16/22 - 11:55 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 16
Updates include: FOX eyes return of "So You Think You Can Dance" this summer; CBS orders comedy pilot "Rust Belt News"; and Casey Bloys gives massive status check on HBO and HBO Max series.

[02/16/22 - 06:06 PM]
BYUtv Greenlights Season 2 of "Ruby and the Well" Ahead of Series Premiere
"Ruby and the Well" is a family drama that follows the adventures of 14-year-old Ruby O'Reilly as she tries to grant wishes for the residents of the hard-luck rural town of Emerald.

[02/16/22 - 05:56 PM]
BYUtv's Family Premiere Night Showcases "Ruby and the Well," "Relative Race" and "Malory Towers"
All aired episodes of all programming will be available to stream for free on the BYUtv app and at BYUtv.org, with the full 10-episode seasons of "Ruby and the Well" and "Malory Towers" dropping on February 27.

[02/16/22 - 01:02 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces New True Crime Series "The Big Conn"
The four-part documentary series tells the unbelievable true story of the larger-than-life attorney, Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government over half a billion dollars in the largest Social Security fraud case in history.

[02/16/22 - 12:01 PM]
More Listings, More Luxe, More Rivalry! Australian Amazon Original Hit Series "Luxe Listings Sydney" Returns to Prime Video This April
The six-part second season will follow the agents' intense professional careers and their extraordinary personal lives, as they continue to grow their operations, opportunities and, of course their profits.

[02/16/22 - 11:08 AM]
Two-Part HBO Documentary "The Larry David Story" Debuts March 1
This insightful two-part documentary finds the 74-year-old sitting down with friend/director Larry Charles for a peek behind the proverbial curtain, as David gets candid about his personal and professional highs and lows.

[02/16/22 - 11:03 AM]
Keri Russell Will Star in & Executive Produce "The Diplomat," A Political Thriller at Netflix
She'll play a career diplomat who lands a high-profile job she's unsuited for in the midst of an international crisis, creating tectonic implications for her marriage and her political future.

[02/16/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" to Premiere on discovery+ on Thursday, March 24
Featuring interviews with Hillsong insiders, megachurch experts and Ranin Karim, the woman whose five-month affair with celebrity senior pastor Carl Lentz led to his downfall, the series will explore the high-profile, star-studded church's alleged exploitation, abuse and cover-ups.

[02/16/22 - 10:46 AM]
HBO Max Hit Series "Peacemaker" Renewed for a Second Season
James Gunn will direct and write all episodes for season two.

[02/16/22 - 10:36 AM]
Pack Your Snorkel for Peacock's New Series "Below Deck Down Under" Premiering Thursday, March 17
The first three episodes will be made available on premiere day.

[02/16/22 - 10:31 AM]
"The Julia Child Challenge," First-Ever Primetime Competition Inspired by Food Icon Julia Child, Premieres March 14th on Food Network and discovery+
Head judge Antonia Lofaso and a rotating panel of guest judges including Molly Baz, Cliff Crooks and Brooke Williamson ultimately decide who wins the life-changing grand prize that literally follows in Julia's footsteps: an all-expense paid three-month cooking course at Le Cordon Bleu.

[02/16/22 - 09:51 AM]
OWN Announces First-Ever Franchise Spinoff with Greenlight of "Love & Marriage: D.C." Premiering Spring 2022
This marks the network's first-ever original franchise spinoff following the success of its popular Saturday night hit reality series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," which returns to the network with all-new episodes Saturday, March 19.

[02/16/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: WE tv Drops Explosive Supertease from All-New Season of "Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition" Premiering Thursday, March 31 at 9PM
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.

[02/16/22 - 09:31 AM]
HGTV Greenlights New Series "Farmhouse Fabulous" (wt) Starring Chelsea and Cole DeBoer of "Teen Mom 2"
The series is slated to premiere in spring 2023.







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[11/19/24 - 01:00 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 12:58 PM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:30 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:20 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 11:16 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:10 AM]
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[11/19/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Paris Has Fallen" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/19/24 - 09:01 AM]
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