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[05/11/22 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 11
Updates include: CBS cancels "United States of Al" after two seasons; Kat Coiro to helm "The Spiderwick Chronicles" at Disney+; and Garrett Hedlund signs onto Paramount+'s "Tulsa King."

[05/11/22 - 05:55 PM]
Crown Media Family Networks Inks Multi-Picture Overall Deal with Ryan Paevey
"Being part of Hallmark is like no other experience I've ever had," enthused Paevey. "The creative people I've had the pleasure of working with both at the network and on every set have made this collaboration so special and I can't wait to see what's next."

[05/11/22 - 05:32 PM]
NBC Picks Up Comedy Pilot "Lopez vs. Lopez" to Series
George Lopez and Mayan Lopez star in a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection and all the pain and joy in between.

[05/11/22 - 02:14 PM]
E! Expands Into Romantic Comedy Genre Greenlighting Six Original Scripted Movies for 2023
Additionally, the network will premiere multiple new series, including "Celebrity Beef," hosted and executive produced by Joel McHale.

[05/11/22 - 01:31 PM]
2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards and Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted Unveil Highly Anticipated Nominations
Beginning today, May 11, fans can vote for their favorites across 26 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.com through May 18 at 6PM ET.

[05/11/22 - 12:39 PM]
Award-Winning PBS Series "POV" Announces Milestone 35th Season Lineup Ahead of July Debut
The award-winning anthology series will premiere fourteen features with themes that include environmental justice, systemic inequity, global perspectives on motherhood, and caregiving during multiple crises.

[05/11/22 - 11:00 AM]
The Next Exclusive Event, "South Park The Streaming Wars," Is Coming Exclusively to Paramount+, Wednesday, June 1
In the special, Cartman locks horns with his mom in a battle of wills, while an epic conflict unfolds and threatens South Park's very existence.

[05/11/22 - 10:36 AM]
Peacock Announces Straight to Series Order of New Project from Director and Executive Producer Jason Woliner
In the style of Woliner's work on Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, the series is a groundbreaking project that mixes fact and fiction to tell a bizarre and incredible tale.

[05/11/22 - 10:17 AM]
Ciao! HBO Max and Cartoon Network Take Flight with Music-Filled, Live-Action Series "Home Sweet Rome"
The story centers on 13-year-old Lucy who moves from California to start a new life in Rome with her dad and stepmom, Francesca - who happens to be an Italian pop star!

[05/11/22 - 10:16 AM]
HBO Max Expands Kids & Family Live-Action Slate with Acquisitions "Hank Zipzer," "My Babysitter's a Vampire," and a New Season of Cult Teen Dance Drama, "The Next Step"
Based on the New York Times best-selling book series "Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever," and inspired by Winkler's true-life experiences, all three seasons of Hank Zipzer will debut this Friday, May 13, on HBO Max.

[05/11/22 - 10:15 AM]
HBO Max and Cartoon Network Greenlight Two Original Specials Based on the Beloved Mattel American Girl Franchise
The first is "American Girl: Corinne Tan" (working title), inspired by the doll brand's 2022 Girl of the Year and the first of Chinese descent.

[05/11/22 - 10:14 AM]
Peyton List to Star in Teen Supernatural Romance "B-Loved" Greenlit for HBO Max
The ghostly romance written by Black List Nicholl Fellowship winner, Cesar Vitale, will be directed by Emily Ting and is scheduled to premiere in time for Valentine's Day 2023 on HBO Max.

[05/11/22 - 10:11 AM]
PBS Announces Premiere Date for "American Anthems"
Jennifer Nettles, Lee Brice, The War and Treaty, Lindsay Ell, Cam and Ruston Kelly are among the featured talent in the series, due on Friday, June 24.

[05/11/22 - 09:36 AM]
CMT to Air "Naomi Judd: A River of Time Celebration" Live from Ryman Auditorium Commercial-Free on Sunday, May 15th at 6P/5C
Additional details on the public memorial service, performers and special appearances to be announced in the coming days.

[05/11/22 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy Award Winners Darren Criss and Julianne Hough to Host "The Tony Awards: Act One," An Hour of Exclusive Content Live on Paramount+, Sunday, June 12
Criss and Hough will kick off the evening celebrating the 2022 Tony Awards, bestowing multiple honors and introducing special performances throughout the exciting hour of programming.

[05/11/22 - 09:00 AM]
Amazon Studios Greenlights Third Season of Global Fan Favorite Comedy Series "Upload" from Emmy Award-Winning Writer Greg Daniels
Season two premiered March 11, and has remained a Top 10 series on the service ever since.

[05/11/22 - 08:15 AM]
"The Great Giveback with Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich" Premieres Monday, June 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV
In the six-episode season, the multi-Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, fashion designer and flea market enthusiast, and her cousin and fellow actress, Jenna, will learn the heartwarming stories of exceptional people nominated by their loved ones.

[05/11/22 - 08:00 AM]
Two New "Let's Make a Deal Primetime" Summer Specials, Hosted by Wayne Brady, to Be Broadcast Wednesday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 8, on CBS
As previously announced, the series is currently nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards, for Outstanding Game Show and Outstanding Game Show Host (Wayne Brady).

[05/11/22 - 07:41 AM]
CNN Original Series Returns to the Scene of the Crime in "Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal," Debuting Sunday, June 5
To commemorate the 50th anniversary, CNN will reexamine the Watergate affair and the anatomy of the infamous break-in that started it all - this time told firsthand by John Dean, former White House Counsel to President Richard Nixon.

[05/11/22 - 07:26 AM]
Meet the Ten Home Cooks Putting Their Culinary Skills to the Test in "The Great American Recipe"
Hosted by Alejandra Ramos, each episode of the series gives the cooks the opportunity to showcase two of their beloved signature dishes as they compete to win the national search for "The Great American Recipe."

[05/11/22 - 07:12 AM]
Video: Starz Debuts Trailer and Key Art from Season Two of Hit Series "P-Valley" Premiering June 3
New episodes will premiere every Sunday at 10:00/9:00c beginning June 12 with episode 202.

[05/11/22 - 07:06 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Acclaimed Dark Comedy Series "Physical," Premiering Globally June 3
From creator, writer and executive producer Annie Weisman, the 10-episode second season adds Murray Bartlett, and will launch globally on Friday, June 3 with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/10/22 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 10
Updates include: Hulu cancels "Dollface" after two seasons; Hamish Linklater to play Abraham Lincoln in Apple's "Manhunt"; and Sonja Sohn tapped for ABC's "Will Trent."

[05/10/22 - 05:08 PM]
NBC Renews "Law & Order" for a 22nd Season and "Law & Order: Organized Crime" for a Third Season
The network previously renewed "Law & Order: SVU" for what will be its 24th season, extending its record as the longest-running primetime live-action series of all time.

[05/10/22 - 03:06 PM]
A Triple Header For the Chrisleys as E! Greenlights New Dating Series "Love Limo" Hosted by Todd Chrisley and Picks Up "Growing Up Chrisley" for Fourth Season
In addition, USA Network's has given a 10th season renewal to "Chrisley Knows Best" while new episodes for season nine will air beginning Thursday, June 23 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/10/22 - 02:13 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of May 2: "Ozark" Tops the English TV List and Is the Week's Most Viewed Title
The series was the most viewed title this week and was in the Top 10 in 81 countries.

[05/10/22 - 01:42 PM]
ESPN "Sunday Night Baseball" Viewership Up Four Percent from 2021
Through five weeks, ESPN's exclusive, national MLB game of the week is averaging 1,730,000 viewers.

[05/10/22 - 01:29 PM]
Video: Prime Video Orchestrates First Live Immersive Trailer for "The Wilds" Season Two
Set amidst the backdrop of Will Rogers State Beach, social media creators were transported into the world of "The Wilds" through a series of live vignettes performed by the cast.

[05/10/22 - 12:54 PM]
Starz Casts Academy Award Winner Mo'Nique in Season Two of Hit Drama Series "BMF"
Mo'Nique will star as the character Goldie, a sophisticated Atlanta strip club owner with swagger and street smarts.

[05/10/22 - 11:56 AM]
MTV's "Catfish: The TV Show" Returns with All New Episodes Starting Tuesday, May 31st at 8pm ET/PT
The all-new episodes are full of many new surprises not seen in previous seasons, from small-town elusive crushes to mysterious international pop stars, love hangs in the balance around every turn!

[05/10/22 - 11:38 AM]
CNN Films to Premiere "Deliciously Big-Hearted" Julia Child Doc for TV on May 30
The documentary celebrates the life and career of chef, cookbook author, and television and cultural pioneer, Julia Child.

[05/10/22 - 11:07 AM]
Syfy Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Dynamic Lineup of Bold Original Scripted Programming and Returning Breakout Hit Series
Additionally, paranormal drama series "SurrealEstate" comes back to life with its sophomore season in 2023.

[05/10/22 - 11:00 AM]
Academy Award-Nominee Abigail Breslin and Aisha Dee Have Signed on to FOX and Sony Pictures Television's Series "Accused"
The episode follows Esme Brewer (Abigail Breslin), a waitress who left home when she was 15 to escape her toxic past.

[05/10/22 - 11:00 AM]
"The Pocketwatch," A Music-Filled Disney+ Movie, Will Expand the World Created by the "Descendants" Megahit Franchise
Lauded filmmaker Jennifer Phang is set to direct and is co-executive producer of the movie which is scheduled to begin production in the fall from a script written by Dan Frey and Russell Sommer.

[05/10/22 - 10:00 AM]
Will Kemp and Reshma Shetty to Star in "Jolly Good Christmas," Premiering During "Countdown to Christmas" on Hallmark Channel
The movie shot entirely on location in London and features iconic landmarks throughout the city.

[05/10/22 - 09:55 AM]
Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on ABC Attracts Record 2.6 Million Viewers; Largest Live F1 U.S. TV Audience Ever
Through five races, the 2022 F1 season is averaging 1.4 million viewers per race, up 49 percent over the 2021 season average (949,000 viewers) and up 131 percent over the 2020 season average (609,000 viewers).

[05/10/22 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for True Crime Docu-Series "Sins of the Amish"
A documentary in two parts, the project offers first-hand accounts from a group of courageous women seeking justice for the violent crimes experienced while living as members of the Amish and Mennonite communities.

[05/10/22 - 09:02 AM]
"BUNK'D" Takes to the Wild West in the Sixth Season of the Comedy Hit Series, Premiering Friday, June 10, on Disney Channel
Disney Channel also announced a pickup of five additional episodes today, bringing the total to 30 episodes for the sixth installment of "BUNK'D."

[05/10/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Dangerous Liaisons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
"Dangerous Liaisons," a film starring Paola Locatelli and Simon RĂ©rolle, is only on Netflix beginning July 8.

[05/10/22 - 09:01 AM]
Go Inside the Controversial and Shocking Trial of Charles "Chase" Merritt for the McStay Family Murders in ID's New Seven-Part Docuseries "Two Shallow Graves"
The series will air all seven episodes across three nights on ID starting Sunday, May 22 at 9:00/8:00c with the first three episodes.

[05/10/22 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel Premieres New Documentary "Black Patriots: Buffalo Soldiers" Narrated by Award Winning Actor Blair Underwood on Tuesday, May 31 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The documentary tells the incredible, yet largely unknown, story of the Nation's first, all-Black peacetime regiments who fought relentlessly to expand America's presence in the West and defend the United States on foreign soil.

[05/10/22 - 08:44 AM]
NBC Sports' Presentation of the Kentucky Derby Averages 16 Million Viewers - Topping 15 Million Mark for 8th Consecutive Year, Excluding Pandemic-Impacted Events
Plus: the debut of "MLB Sunday Leadoff" on Peacock and NBC averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 1.34 million viewers, marking the most-watched regular-season Sunday day game since 2019.

[05/10/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Hustle" Starring Adam Sandler - Official Trailer - Netflix
When a down-on-his-luck basketball scout finds a potential superstar in Spain, he sets out to prove they both have what it takes to make it in the NBA.

[05/10/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases Trailer, Key Art and Images for "Rise," Based on the True Story of the Antetokounmpos' Journey from Nigeria to Greece to America
The film will debut June 24 exclusively on Disney+.

[05/10/22 - 07:30 AM]
Emmy-Winning HBO Original Drama Series "Westworld" Returns June 26
Returning cast includes Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.

[05/10/22 - 07:17 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for New Live-Action Animated Hybrid Kids and Family Series "Lovely Little Farm," Premiering Globally June 10
"Lovely Little Farm" follows sisters Jill and Jacky as they love and nurture all the animals on their farm nestled in lavender fields.

[05/10/22 - 07:02 AM]
Joe Buck, Michael Collins to Host First of Its Kind PGA Championship Alternative Telecast for ESPN
Troy Aikman, Josh Allen, Charles Barkley, Doris Burke, Fred Couples, Jon Hamm, Peyton & Eli Manning are among the featured guests.

[05/10/22 - 07:01 AM]
"Shining Vale" Will Return for Season 2 on Starz
The network confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[05/10/22 - 06:30 AM]
Paramount+ and Lionsgate Partner in Exclusive SVOD Licensing Deal for Smash Half-Hour Comedy "Ghosts"
In addition to Paramount+'s existing in-season rights, under the terms of the new agreement starting Fall 2022, the service will be the exclusive year-round SVOD home to all episodes.

[05/10/22 - 06:00 AM]
discovery+ Launches as a Premium Subscription on The Roku Channel
Available in the U.S., users can now subscribe to both the ad-free ($6.99) and ad-supported ($4.99) versions of discovery+ directly through The Roku Channel.







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[11/27/24 - 10:04 AM]
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren to Lead New Guy Ritchie Project for Paramount+ with Showtime
The project is an electrifying, new global crime series centered around two warring families based in London whose enterprises stretch all corners of the globe and the fiercely loyal "fixer" charged with protecting one of them at all costs.

[11/27/24 - 08:00 AM]
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[11/27/24 - 07:09 AM]
Discovery Channel December Programming Highlights
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[11/27/24 - 05:59 AM]
Video: Check Out the Official Teaser Trailer for New Medical Mystery Drama "Watson," Starring Morris Chestnut
A 60-second version of the trailer will air during the Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions NFL Thanksgiving game Thursday, November 28, on CBS, with the full version available online.

[11/26/24 - 05:01 PM]
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Set to Bring Eerie Anime Thrills to Netflix
A chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural, Yoshiki's life is thrown upside down when his best friend Hikaru is replaced by "something" that looks and acts just like him.

[11/26/24 - 04:55 PM]
"Abbott Elementary" Season 4 Return Skyrockets +321% in Total Viewers and +846% in Adults 18-49 Over Initial Live+Same Day Audience
The season four premiere of "Abbott Elementary" stands as the top multiplatform telecast in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49 since the show's post-Oscars episode (3/10/24).

[11/26/24 - 03:01 PM]
Video: New Games, New Stakes - "Squid Game" Season 2 Main Trailer and Key Art "Round and Round" Unveiled
With its premiere just around the corner on December 26, the trailer delivers an electrifying glimpse into the deadly games and gripping character dynamics that await fans worldwide.

[11/26/24 - 02:34 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Debuts Official Trailer for Showtime's "Dexter: Original Sin"
The series premieres Friday, December 13 on streaming and on demand for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan, before making its on-air US debut on Sunday, December 15 at 10pm ET/PT.

[11/26/24 - 01:15 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 vs. CBS' "After Midnight" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers"
"Nightline" posted double-digit gains week to week across the board, hitting a 6-week high in overall viewers and 7-week highs in both key Adult demos.

[11/26/24 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Orders Limited-Series Adaptation of Harlan Coben's "I Will Find You"
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[11/26/24 - 12:03 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 18: "The Merry Gentlemen" and "A Man on the Inside" Take the Top Spots
Season 2 of the animated series "Arcane" laid siege to #2 (6.4M views), while Season 1 took #5 with 2.2M views.

[11/26/24 - 11:44 AM]
TNT Sports to Debut "Evolve and Flex" with Lance Fresh Friday, Dec. 6, on truTV and Max
The show is hosted by sports-lifestyle expert Lance Fresh and features candid conversations with guests to discuss how life's events have contributed to their sense of style.

[11/26/24 - 11:19 AM]
MGM+ Announces 2025 Premiere Date for "NFL Icons" Season Four
In the upcoming fourth season, the docuseries will feature Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana, DeMarcus Ware, Kurt Warner and Gale Sayers.

[11/26/24 - 10:24 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (MGM+ 2025 Series) Season 2 Tease
"Rogue Heroes" is a dramatized account of how the world's greatest Special Forces unit, the SAS, was formed under extraordinary circumstances in the darkest days of World War Two.

[11/26/24 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Releases Official Trailer for Second Season of Hit Australian Drama, "Darby and Joan"
The new season debuts with a two-episode premiere, exclusively on Acorn TV, on December 30, followed by weekly episodes through January 27.