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[04/29/22 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 29
Updates include: The CW cancels "Batwoman," "DC's Legends of Tomorrow"; Netflix pulls the plug on "Space Force"; and Mark-Paul Gosselaar to star in NBC's "Found."

[04/29/22 - 05:03 PM]
"Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)" to Stream on Hulu and Air on Freeform
The film will make its linear debut on Freeform on Saturday, May 14, at 9:55 p.m.

[04/29/22 - 01:23 PM]
All-New Season of "Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine" Premieres on Discovery Channel and discovery+ Friday, May 20 at 9PM ET/PT
In the season premiere, audiences learn that after failing in six states during the off-season, the mining season has begun, and Team Turin still has no ground to mine.

[04/29/22 - 12:51 PM]
Oxygen's Investigative Series "Exhumed: Killer Revealed" Returns on Sunday, May 8 at 7PM ET/7PM PT
Each episode features a heartbroken family wrestling to make the emotional decision to exhume their loved one which could lead to important new breakthroughs, unexpected plot-twists, and ultimately, justice being served.

[04/29/22 - 12:00 PM]
"Mo" - First Look & Date Announcement from Mo Amer and Ramy Youssef
Mo Najjar straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and a ton of bullshit as a Palestinian refugee constantly living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship.

[04/29/22 - 11:30 AM]
Alice! Mickey! Pooh! Spidey! Disney Junior Announces Slate of New Original Series and Shorts, Along With Returning Franchises, Debuting Across Disney+ and Disney Junior Platforms Through 2024 at First-Ever Disney Junior Fun Fest
The Fun Fest is a one-day event celebrating the entertaining and music-filled stories of the #1 preschool television network's hit series, bringing the magic of Disney Junior straight to fans.

[04/29/22 - 11:12 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of May 9 and May 16
Look for the three-episode premiere of "Two Shallow Graves" on Sunday, May 22.

[04/29/22 - 11:06 AM]
Joel Kim Booster Is Making His Netflix Comedy Special Debut
Filmed at Catch One in Los Angeles, Joel Kim Booster makes his Netflix comedy special debut with "Psychosexual" on June 21.

[04/29/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Marvel Studios' Legends" - Watch New Episodes Now - Disney+
Installments featuring Doctor Strange, Wong and Scarlet Witch are now available.

[04/29/22 - 10:00 AM]
Canvas Media Studios and MarVista Entertainment Ink Multi-Picture Slate Deal Focused on Identifying Diverse and Up-and-Coming Talent Behind and in Front of the Camera
The agreement will involve fully financed completed titles with a pre-buy distribution commitment from MVE, which will oversee global distribution for all films produced under the partnership.

[04/29/22 - 09:30 AM]
Peacock Announces Recurring Guest Stars for Upcoming Highly Anticipated Limited Series "The Best Man: The Final Chapters"
Look for Nicole Ari Parker, Ron Canada, Brandon Victor Dixon, Michael Genet, Yvonna Pearson, Aaron Serotsky, Terrence Terrell, Tobias Truvillion and Eric Scott Ways as recurring guest stars.

[04/29/22 - 09:15 AM]
"Home Town Kickstart Presented by People" Debuts with Standout Performance Among Key Demos
The episode garnered a .58 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .73 live plus three-day rating among W25-54.

[04/29/22 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Sneak(er) Preview of the New Original Song and Music Video "Kicks" from the Upcoming Disney+ Original Movie "Sneakerella" Now Available
This trend-setting pop/hip-hop musical begins streaming May 13 on Disney+ and puts a contemporary twist on the "Cinderella" fairy tale.

[04/29/22 - 09:00 AM]
Tubi Is Expanding Relationship with Nielsen, Allowing Enhanced Measurement Across 25+ Devices, Delivering More Transparency to Advertisers
As part of this integration, measurement of Tubi will expand coverage of streaming devices, including computer, mobile and connected TV (CTV) inventory served on specific CTV devices.

[04/29/22 - 08:15 AM]
Apple TV+ Renews Acclaimed, Sweeping Drama Series "Pachinko" for Second Season
The early pick-up comes ahead of the season one finale of "Pachinko" on Friday, April 29.

[04/29/22 - 08:02 AM]
Psychological Thriller and Hit Competition Reality Series, "The Traitors," Lands at Peacock
Set in a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, 5-time Emmy nominated Alan Cumming plays host to reality TV icons and America's best game players competing in a game chock-full of alliances, deception and even "murder" for a chance to win up to $250,000.

[04/29/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Marked Heart" - Season Announcement - Netflix
A man hell-bent on exacting revenge on the organ trafficking organization that murdered his wife becomes involved with the woman who received her heart.

[04/29/22 - 07:12 AM]
All-New Docuseries "Jailhouse Redemption" Premieres Exclusively on discovery+ Thursday May 12
With unprecedented access, the series intimately follows a group of heroin addicts on their paths to recovery offering audiences insight into the destructive power of addiction.

[04/29/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Bling Empire" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
New loves, new friends and new drama vie with a dazzling social scene when it comes to a circle of wealthy Asian and Asian American friends in LA.

[04/29/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Glamour Girls" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The world of high-end escorts promises glamour, wealth and the chance of reinvention for a group of women - till a killing and theft threaten it all.

[04/29/22 - 06:01 AM]
Free Streaming Service Crackle Announces New Originals, Exclusives, Movies, and Series for May
Highlights include "Blast," "Senior Moment," "In the Vault" and "Blended."

[04/29/22 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Premieres Trailer for All-New Peanuts Mother's Day Special "To Mom (And Dad), With Love"
The special is a sweet Mother's Day celebration of friendship and family featuring the beloved Peanuts gang.

[04/29/22 - 12:01 AM]
Janice Kamya Kavander Joins Netflix Series "The Playlist" in Lead Role and Performs Music in the Show
Kavander, known to her fans simply as Janice, is playing one of the lead roles as the singer Bobbie T.

[04/28/22 - 11:45 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 28
Updates include: Gaius Charles cast in AMC's "Isle of the Dead"; Devery Jacobs tapped for "Echo" at Disney+; and Kevin Iannucci, Bethany Brown cast in NBC's "Adam & Eva" import.

[04/28/22 - 06:27 PM]
"Thursday Night Football" Kicks Off September 15 on Prime Video With Powerhouse AFC West Matchup, as Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs Host Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers
Plus: former Chiefs star and Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez has joined the Amazon team as an NFL analyst.

[04/28/22 - 05:01 PM]
"Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" Unmasks Its Thrills on June 24
The heist genre never goes out of style, thanks to the adrenaline-pumping thrills and spills that come with trying to snare a coveted treasure.

[04/28/22 - 02:29 PM]
TNT Releases Key Art for the Sixth and Final Season of "Animal Kingdom" Premiering Sunday, June 19 at 9pm ET/PT
In the final season of TNT's adrenaline-fueled family crime drama, the Cody boys discover that they can't outrun their past.

[04/28/22 - 12:33 PM]
Amazon Freevee Announces Greenlight of "Tribunal," From Creator and Executive Producer Judge Judy Sheindlin
Created and executive produced by television icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, "Tribunal" will feature a panel of three judges collectively adjudicating real cases.

[04/28/22 - 12:09 PM]
National Geographic's Fan-Favorite and Emmy Award-Winning Franchise, "Life Below Zero," Expands with All-New Series, "Life Below Zero: First Alaskans," Premiering Monday, May 30 at 8/7c
Viewers will be given the unique opportunity to enter a world that Indigenous Alaskans have inhabited for thousands of years, but one which is rapidly changing every day.

[04/28/22 - 12:00 PM]
Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Announce Original Movie Premieres for June
Highlights include "Two Tickets to Paradise," starring Ashley Williams, Ryan Paevey, and Mary-Margaret Humes.

[04/28/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Pentaverate" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After influencing global events for centuries, a secret society faces a dangerous threat from within. Can a Canadian reporter save them - and the world?

[04/28/22 - 11:00 AM]
Iconic Fashion Designers Prabal Gurung and Phillip Lim Team Up for the Disney+ Original Series "American Born Chinese"
In their first-ever professional collaboration, the pair will work together with "American Born Chinese" costume designer Joy Cretton to design costumes for culturally significant characters from Chinese mythology and classic literature portrayed in the series by stars Michelle Yeoh and Daniel Wu.

[04/28/22 - 10:14 AM]
NBC's "Capital One College Bowl" Is Back for Season Two with Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Peyton Manning
Casting for the new season of "Capital One College Bowl" is currently underway.

[04/28/22 - 10:14 AM]
New HGTV Series "Buy It or Build It" Premieres on Wednesday, May 18, at 9 P.M. ET/PT
HGTV's newest home renovation series stars Dallas-based twin brothers and contractors Chris and Calvin LaMont.

[04/28/22 - 10:04 AM]
Villains and Superheroes Are Taking Over Friday Nights with New Series "The Villains of Valley View" and "Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion," Premiering Friday, June 3, on Disney Channel
"The Villains of Valley View," centered around a teenage supervillain and her family as they are forced to uproot their lives and change identities, will premiere with two back-to-back episodes at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/28/22 - 09:22 AM]
Ovation TV Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May
Every Friday night during its "Red Carpet Cinema" block, the arts network celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with compelling films starring AAPI casts.

[04/28/22 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Max Launches Collection on May 1 in Celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The collection will amplify the streamer's wide breadth of Asian American & Pacific Islander stories and talent by featuring curated content available on the platform.

[04/28/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dodo" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
The series centers the everyday school life through the eyes of 11-year-old Joe Connolly as he navigates the pitfalls of his first year at high school.

[04/28/22 - 08:56 AM]
Hulu Acquires U.S. Streaming Rights to "Schitt's Creek"
All six seasons will be available to Hulu subscribers beginning October 3.

[04/28/22 - 08:15 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Debuts Official Key Art for "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
The series adaptation of Jenny Han's best-selling novel will debut on Prime Video June 17.

[04/28/22 - 02:10 AM]
HBO Max Greenlights "FBOY Island" in Denmark, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands
The 10x60" series will be produced by Warner Bros. International Television Production (WBITVP) in each territory.

[04/27/22 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 27
Updates include: Melissa McBride exits AMC's "The Walking Dead" spin-off series; Netflix's "Pretty Smart," TBS's "The Last OG" get the axe; and Catherine Haena Kim to star in ABC's "The Company You Keep."

[04/27/22 - 12:16 PM]
Season Three of the Max Original Ballroom Competition Series "Legendary" Debuts May 19
Multi award-winning actress and singer Keke Palmer joins MC/Host Dashaun Wesley, along with judges Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, and Law Roach this season to crown another "Legendary" house.

[04/27/22 - 11:50 AM]
Based on Live, Delayed and Digital Viewing, "The Thing About Pam" Is Now NBC's #1 New Show of the Season in the 18-49 Demo
The pilot episode currently ranks as NBC's top digital launch in network history.

[04/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
Starz Announces New Cast Members Joining Second Season of Hit Comedy Series "Run the World"
Tika Sumpter, Comedian CP and Isha Blaaker will be joining the cast in recurring roles.

[04/27/22 - 10:45 AM]
HGTV's "Windy City Rehab" Returned with Strong Ratings on Thursday, April 21
The episode delivered a .69 live plus three-day rating among P25-54 and a .80 L3 rating among W25-54, resulting in double-digit ratings gains of 50 percent and 33 percent respectively over the prior six weeks.

[04/27/22 - 10:45 AM]
Time to Spill the Tea! discovery+ to Premiere "The Book of Queer" on Thursday, June 2
The socially impactful series will be supported by an entirely queer ensemble cast, recreating some of history's most notable moments, and over a dozen scholars of queer history.

[04/27/22 - 10:15 AM]
AMC+ Original Limited Series, "This Is Going to Hurt," Starring Ben Whishaw to Debut June 2 on AMC+ and Sundance Now
Created, written and executive produced by Adam Kay, "This Is Going to Hurt" rejoices in the laugh-out-loud highs, while pulling no punches in its depiction of the gut-wrenching lows of life on a gynecology and obstetrics ward.

[04/27/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts the Trailer for "Christina P: Mom Genes," A New Comedy Special Premiering Globally This Mother's Day, May 8
No detail is too intimate as Christina hilariously shares the trials and tribulations of motherhood, marriage, and everything in between.

[04/27/22 - 10:01 AM]
Crown Media Family Networks Inks Multi-Picture Overall Deal with Aimee Teegarden
"Getting to work with Hallmark on projects that are both heartwarming and inspirational has been a dream come true," Teegarden said. "I'm ecstatic to continue."







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[06/17/26 - 12:14 PM]
Top 10 Most-Watched Prime Original Films & Series for the Week of June 8
"Off Campus," "Every Year After," "Spider-Noir," "Clarkson's Farm," and "The Boys" led all original series worldwide.

[06/17/26 - 12:00 PM]
Disney+ Announces Season Four of "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder" and New Holiday Special "A Proud Family Wizmas"
The fourth and final season will premiere on Wednesday, July 29, ahead of the beloved series' 25th anniversary.

[06/17/26 - 11:22 AM]
Lifetime Announces Five New Movies for July and August
"He Couldn't Let Go," "Crowning at the Prom," "Girl in the Coffin," "Killer Clown," and "She Stole My Son's Heart" will premiere on successive Saturdays beginning July 11.

[06/17/26 - 10:29 AM]
"BET Awards" 2026 Reveals First Wave of Performers
As Culture's Biggest Night approaches, BET will continue to unveil additional performers, presenters, special guests, and surprise moments leading up to the live broadcast, hosted by Druski, airing Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on BET from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

[06/17/26 - 10:14 AM]
Video: "The Welcome Table" - Official Trailer - HBO
From Oscar-nominated director Josh Fox, the film tells the story of climate migrants across six continents, centering the voices and experiences of survivors on the front lines of the climate crisis.

[06/17/26 - 10:07 AM]
"Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross" Season 2 - Streaming on The Roku Channel July 20th
She's back, packing her bags and inviting audiences to join her solo trips to Australia, Thailand, and Switzerland to experience the joy of solo travel.

[06/17/26 - 10:03 AM]
Starz Picks Up Timely and Riveting Queer Drama "Tip Toe," Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey to Air in 2026
Starring Alan Cumming and David Morrissey as warring neighbors, the five-part series will premiere exclusively on Starz later this year.

[06/17/26 - 10:01 AM]
New Series "Homestead Rescue: Intervention" Pushes Wilderness Expert Raney Family Into Their Most Emotional and High-Stakes Rescues of Off-Gridders Living Beyond the Edge of Survival
The series premieres Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.

[06/17/26 - 09:20 AM]
NBC's "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks" Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Star-Studded Lineup of Musical Artists
The star-studded event will feature performances by Noah Kahan, Post Malone, Salt-N-Pepa, Bebe Rexha, Shaboozey and Blake Shelton.

[06/17/26 - 09:05 AM]
New City. New Experts. Bold New Era of Love. Season 20 of Peacock's "Married at First Sight" Returns Sunday, July 12
Featuring more couples than ever before, a brand-new panel of experts, fresh dynamics and deeper emotional stakes, Season 20 reimagines the groundbreaking social experiment that has captivated audiences for two decades.

[06/17/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET Returns to Its Stand-Up Comedy Roots with "ComicView: Rooftop Series," Hosted by Chris "CP" Powell, Premiering June 30
Each episode spotlights three of the funniest comics delivering sharp, unfiltered takes on culture, family, and real life - from a Hollywood rooftop.

[06/17/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Season Two of "One Night in Idaho: The College Murders"
The series returns for a new season with unprecedented first-time, exclusive access to the police and lead investigators who bore the weight of a nation's obsession and - until now - were unable to tell their story due to a gag order on the case.

[06/17/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Susana and Elvira: No Plan B" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a fallout abroad, two former best friends reluctantly reunite to plan a high-profile wedding for the hottest artists in town - with no backup plan.

[06/17/26 - 07:44 AM]
CNN FlashDoc "Chasing Soccer Glory: America's Long Game" Now Streaming on the CNN App
More than three decades after the World Cup last came to the United States, "Chasing Soccer Glory" examines how soccer evolved from a niche sport into a cultural force, and why the promise of the U.S. Men's National Team remains unfulfilled.

[06/17/26 - 07:41 AM]
Video: MGM+ Debuts Official Trailer, Key Art and New Photos for Gritty Drama Series "The Westies" Starring Academy Award-Winner J.K. Simmons
The eight-episode series will premiere with two episodes on Sunday, July 12, followed by a weekly release on MGM+ in the U.S., the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia.