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[03/01/22 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 1
Updates include: John DiMaggio to return for Hulu's "Futurama" revival; Tim Robinson to star in HBO Max's "Computer School" pilot; and Barry Levinson, Richard Shepard land directing gigs.

[03/01/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Thermae Romae Novae" - Japanese Cast Announcement - Netflix Anime
A proud bath architect in ancient Rome starts randomly surfacing in present-day Japan, where he's inspired by the many bathing innovations he finds.

[03/01/22 - 02:22 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Feb 21: Madea Returns at #1; "Inventing Anna" Is the Most Watched Title Again
For the third week in a row, "Inventing Anna" topped the English TV list with 130.8M hours viewed, making it the most watched title for the second week in a row.

[03/01/22 - 12:38 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces "Metropolis," A New Original Series from Creator and Director Sam Esmail
"Metropolis" is a new drama inspired by the seminal Fritz Lang science fiction work of the same name.

[03/01/22 - 12:17 PM]
Peacock's Comedic Thriller "The Resort" Sets Full Cast With Cristin Milioti and William Jackson Harper Leading Ensemble Series
Skyler Gisondo, Ben Sinclair and Parvesh Cheena have also been added to the ensemble series.

[03/01/22 - 12:01 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on Movie Musical "Snow Day" for Paramount+
The film follows a group of kids who are determined to achieve their dreams when their school closes for a snow day.

[03/01/22 - 11:10 AM]
Video: "P-Valley" Season 2 Returns... - Starz
The series, which follows the lives of strip club dancers working down in the Dirty Delta, returns in June.

[03/01/22 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Confirms Javon "Wanna" Walton Is Joining the Cast of "Umbrella Academy" Season 3
The streamer revealed the news on social media this morning.

[03/01/22 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Paramount+ exceeded first-year growth goals, reaching 32.8 million subscribers as of the end of Q4.

[03/01/22 - 10:34 AM]
Starz Returns to the Cape for Season Three of Crime Drama Series "Hightown"
"'Hightown' is such an incredible show, and we could not be happier that it's been renewed for a third season," said Kathryn Busby, President, Original Programming for Starz.

[03/01/22 - 10:07 AM]
Spectrum Originals Heads to the Sunshine State and Greenlights the Sony Pictures Television Studios Produced "Panhandle" Starring Luke Kirby and Tiana Okoye
The series pairs an eccentric, agoraphobic arm-chair detective with a reluctant traffic cop in a series that showcases community, connection, and yes, only-in-Florida characters.

[03/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Wild Abandon" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In the haze of a midlife crisis, an architect begins living a double life as a punk while members of his family lead their own crisis-ridden lives.

[03/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Ann-Margret, Eve Plumb and the Radio City Rockettes to Star in Hallmark Christmas Movie
"A Holiday Spectacular" was shot on location both in upstate New York and at Radio City Music Hall.

[03/01/22 - 10:01 AM]
A&E and WWE Expand Original Programming Multi-Year Partnership with More Than 130 New Hours
WWE is also beginning production on 24 new episodes of the original series "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures," which will air over multiple seasons.

[03/01/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Get Organized with The Home Edit" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clea and Joanna return to tame the clutter of celebrities and everyday clients with their signature rainbow style - and open a door into their business and personal lives.

[03/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Julia" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
"Julia" is inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her long-running television series, "The French Chef," which pioneered the modern cooking show.

[03/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Human Resources" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Lovebugs, Hormone Monsters and a parade of other creatures juggle romance, workplace drama and their human clients' needs in this "Big Mouth" spinoff.

[03/01/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Undercurrent" - Official Trailer - HBO
The two-part HBO original documentary examines the disappearance and murder of journalist, Kim Wall, and the subsequent trial of her killer.

[03/01/22 - 08:46 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Eden" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A group of young adults attend a party on a remote island, but the supposed paradise they find waiting for them is anything but.

[03/01/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Top Boy" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dushane wants to expand his empire beyond the streets. But with a huge investment, partners abroad and family crises, more money means more problems.

[03/01/22 - 08:01 AM]
Marvel Live-Action Series and Updated Parental Controls in the U.S. Coming to Disney+ on March 16
Look for "Daredevil," "Jessica Jones," "Luke Cage," "Iron Fist," "The Defenders," and "The Punisher," plus "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." on the streaming service.

[03/01/22 - 07:16 AM]
FOX Nation Signs Deal with Kevin Costner for "Yellowstone: One-Fifty"
The new series will launch in the fourth quarter of 2022 and consist of four one-hour episodes focused on the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park.

[03/01/22 - 07:00 AM]
HBO Max Acquires "The Beauty of Blackness," A Documentary Film Chronicling the Evolution of Black Beauty Through the Rise, Fall and Rebirth of Iconic Cosmetics Brand Fashion Fair
The film examines Fashion Fair's rapid rise to icon status and how the brand surpassed cultural obstacles to overcome beauty standards that previously excluded people of color.

[03/01/22 - 06:26 AM]
Crackle Announces New Exclusives, Movies, and Series for March
"The Wall," "The Suspect" and "Shaka Zulu" are among the AVOD exclusives bowing this month.

[03/01/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Adam Project" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future.

[02/28/22 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 28
Updates include: Matt Barr to star in The CW's "Walker: Independence" pilot; Kodi Smit-McPhee boards Apple's "Disclaimer"; and Paul Tomalin brings "Bodies" to Netflix.

[02/28/22 - 04:03 PM]
"The Larry David Story" on HBO Is Being Postponed
The network's social media indicated: "Instead, Larry has decided he wants to do it in front of an audience. Stay tuned for more info."

[02/28/22 - 02:38 PM]
Jennifer Coolidge Joins the Second Installment of "The White Lotus"
HBO made the news official on social media this afternoon.

[02/28/22 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Bubble" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In an abandoned Tokyo overrun by bubbles and gravitational abnormalities, one gifted young man has a fateful meeting with a mysterious girl.

[02/28/22 - 01:07 PM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Limited Event Series Starring Multi-Award Winner Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin
The drama will explore the thrilling story of one of the greatest gambles of Benjamin Franklin's career.

[02/28/22 - 01:06 PM]
Based on the Bestselling Novels by C.J. Box Comes the Story of "Joe Pickett," Streaming May 15 on Paramount+
The series originally bowed on Spectrum back in December.

[02/28/22 - 11:22 AM]
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announce April Movie Premieres
Hallmark Channel's "Spring into Love" programming event offers four all-new original premieres that are sure to appeal to the romantic in everyone.

[02/28/22 - 11:01 AM]
ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden and the Republican Response
Primetime coverage will air on Tuesday, March 1, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. EST on ABC.

[02/28/22 - 10:30 AM]
Video: "Life After Death with Tyler Henry" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry offers clarity and closure from the beyond while searching through his own family's past in an intimate reality series.

[02/28/22 - 10:15 AM]
Peacock Announces New Comedy Series "Twisted Metal," A Live-Action Adaptation of the Global Video Game Phenomenon, from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television
Anthony Mackie is starring and executive producing.

[02/28/22 - 10:11 AM]
Video: "George & Tammy" - In Production - Coming Soon to Spectrum Originals
Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain star as country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette in Spectrum Originals' upcoming series, "George & Tammy."

[02/28/22 - 10:08 AM]
Lifetime Announces Three New Holiday Movies for 2022 with Patti LaBelle, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Brooke Elliott, Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer and Cheri Oteri
"A New Orleans Noel" and "A Country Christmas Harmony" are among the featured titles.

[02/28/22 - 10:02 AM]
ABC Orders David E. Kelley Mystery Drama "Avalon" Straight to Series
Based on a short story by Michael Connelly, the series takes place in the main city of Avalon on Catalina Island, where LA Sheriff Department Detective Nicole "Nic" Searcy heads up a small office.

[02/28/22 - 10:00 AM]
MarVista Entertainment and TelevisaUnivision Strike Major Deal for Ten Original Spanish-Language Films for New SVOD Service, ViX+
As part of the agreement, MarVista will produce ten original Spanish-language films across family, comedy, romance, and holiday genres that will stream exclusively on ViX+, which is scheduled to launch in the second half of the year.

[02/28/22 - 09:20 AM]
Video: "The Shop" Season 5 with LeBron James - Official Trailer - Uninterrupted
Season 5 premieres this Friday, March 4 at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET on Uninterrupted's YouTube.

[02/28/22 - 09:10 AM]
"Sex/Life" Season 2 Heats Up with New and Returning Cast
Craig Bierko, Cleo Anthony, Darius Homayoun, Dylan Bruce and Wallis Day are among the latest additions.

[02/28/22 - 09:01 AM]
"The Baby," HBO and Sky Horror Comedy Limited Series from Sister, Debuts April 24
A horror comedy presents a darkly funny, raw examination of motherhood, from the perspective of a woman who doesn't want to be one.

[02/28/22 - 08:00 AM]
"Yellowstone" Season 4 to Begin Streaming Exclusively on Peacock on March 28
Seasons 1-3 are already available on the streaming service.

[02/28/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" S4 - Official Teaser - Netflix
20 drivers - some veterans, some rookies - compete in another drama-filled and adrenaline-fueled season of Formula 1 racing.

[02/27/22 - 07:02 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases Trailer for Disney's New Comedy Adventure "Better Nate Than Ever" Premiering April 1
The trailer features two new original songs written for the film, "Big Time," sung by Rueby Wood, who stars as Nate in the film, and "#GoAwf," sung by Aria Brooks, who stars as Libby, and Rueby Wood.

[02/25/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 25
Updates include: Starz eyes "Outlander" prequel series; Lyric Ross cast in "Ironheart" at Disney+; and Charles Dance tapped for Hulu's "Washington Black."

[02/25/22 - 12:00 PM]
Video: "Theodosia" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
Set in 1906, "Theodosia" centers on 14-year-old Theo as she gathers an eclectic team that includes her younger brother Henry, along with friends Will and Egyptian Princess, Safiya, to fight a powerful secret society bent on destroying the world with ancient Egyptian dark magic.

[02/25/22 - 11:04 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights "After Jackie" Executive Produced by LeBron James and His Sports Emmy Winning Brand "Uninterrupted" and Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Stanley Nelson in Association with Major League Baseball
The two-hour film tells the story of the second wave of Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson - such as Bill White, Curt Flood and Bob Gibson - who were up next in the fight for equality.

[02/25/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Max and CBC Renew "Sort Of" for a Second Season
The series leads this year's Canadian Screen Award nominations with 13 nods, including Best Comedy Series.

[02/25/22 - 09:06 AM]
A&E Network Greenlights Four-Part Documentary Event "James Brown: Say It Loud" (wt) Commemorating the Godfather of Soul
The documentary will premiere on A&E in 2023 timed to what would have been Brown's 90th birthday.







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[02/27/26 - 01:28 PM]
Paramount to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery to Form Next-Generation Global Media and Entertainment Company
The transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory clearances and approval by WBD shareholders, with a vote expected in the early spring of 2026.

[02/27/26 - 12:30 PM]
The Jaw-Dropping Fifth and Final Season of Starz's Hit Drama Series, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Set to Premiere June 12
To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of Starz's top-performing series.

[02/27/26 - 09:12 AM]
Team USA Hockey Olympic Gold Medalists Hilary Knight, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes to Appear Together on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Monday, March 2
The episode will also feature guests Nicole Kidman, Luke Thompson and a cooking demo by Chef Mario Carbone.

[02/27/26 - 08:12 AM]
Paul Wesley Joins Season Three of Hit Apple TV Series "The Buccaneers"
Wesley will play the role as Frank, a mysterious but charming stranger who arrives into Nan and Mrs. St. George's world, turning it upside down.

[02/27/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Hamnet" Beginning March 6
Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning director ChloƩ Zhao, the film tells the untold story behind one of Shakespeare's most memorable works and celebrates the power of imagination and the creative spirit.

[02/27/26 - 07:01 AM]
Prime Video Debuts First-Look Image of Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus On Set of New Series "God of War"
The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

[02/27/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix and Apple TV Join Forces to Stream Formula 1 Thrills
The entire new season of "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" is now on Netflix globally and Apple TV in the U.S.

[02/26/26 - 08:46 PM]
"Dandelion": Netflix Adapts "Gintama" Creator Hideaki Sorachi's Debut Work into New Anime Series
Set within the Send-Off Department of the Japanese Angel Federation, Dandelion follows "Angels" Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane as they scramble to track down Earthbound spirits - souls unable to move on and find peace - and gently guide them to pass on.

[02/26/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Still Shining" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After falling in love as teens, two young adults drift apart - only to reunite 10 years later and confront their heartbreak, growth and new challenges.

[02/26/26 - 02:46 PM]
Netflix Declines to Raise Offer for Warner Bros.
"The transaction we negotiated would have created shareholder value with a clear path to regulatory approval. However, we've always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance's latest offer, the deal is no longer financially attractive, so we are declining to match the Paramount Skydance bid," said co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters.

[02/26/26 - 02:19 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Soars to Season High with Best Audience in Over a Year
"Live" has now ranked as the No. 1 talk show in syndication for 157 consecutive weeks across all key measures.

[02/26/26 - 02:08 PM]
Britbox Unveils Spring Slate with "The Lady" Starring Mia McKenna-Bruce; Premieres March 18
Other highlights include the return of "Hope Street" and the debut of "Mudtown."

[02/26/26 - 01:36 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination of Paramount's Proposal as Superior
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said: "We are pleased WBD's Board has unanimously affirmed the superior value of our offer, which delivers to WBD shareholders superior value, certainty and speed to closing."

[02/26/26 - 01:16 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Constitutes a "Company Superior Proposal"
Under the terms of the Netflix merger agreement, this notice triggers a four business day period during which Netflix has the right to propose revisions to the Netflix merger agreement so that the PSKY proposal would cease to constitute a "Company Superior Proposal."

[02/26/26 - 01:00 PM]
FOX Television Network Renews Hit Joel McHale Series "Animal Control" for Season Five
In addition, the first three seasons of the series are currently streaming on Netflix, and the show has been sold in territories around the world.