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[06/09/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 9
Updates include: Hulu commissions four new food series; Jim Patterson, Maria Ferrari named showrunners of FOX's "Call Me Kat"; and Gabriela Quezada upped to regular on The CW's "Walker Independence."

[06/09/22 - 10:33 PM]
Join Ranveer Singh for India's First Interactive Adventure Reality Special Only on Netflix!
"Ranveer vs Wild with Bear Grylls" premieres July 8 on the streaming servince.

[06/09/22 - 02:21 PM]
NBA Finals Viewership on ABC Up 28 Percent from Last Year Through Three Games
Game 3 of the NBA Finals averaged 11,522,000 viewers, peaking with 13,245,000 viewers at 11:15 p.m. ET.

[06/09/22 - 02:01 PM]
Geeked Week 2022 Recap: All the Behind-the-Scenes Scoop from "Stranger Things" Day
To celebrate the hit sci-fi series' recent return, host Felicia Day sat down with the cast and creatives involved to get the juiciest behind-the-scenes stories from the making of "Stranger Things 4, Vol. 1."

[06/09/22 - 01:24 PM]
Apple Original Films Lands First-Look Feature Deal with Nike's Waffle Iron Entertainment and Makeready
Under the deal, the companies will team up to deliver a slate of films to inspire the next generation of athletes and celebrate the power of sport.

[06/09/22 - 01:14 PM]
Amazon Freevee Picks Up Second Season of "American Rust," With Emmy-Winner Jeff Daniels Returning to Star and Executive Produce Alongside Golden Globe-Winner Maura Tierney
Produced by Boat Rocker and executive produced by Daniels, Dan Futterman, and Adam Rapp, the second season of the compelling crime drama set in a Pennsylvania Rust Belt town will stream exclusively on Freevee.

[06/09/22 - 12:55 PM]
HBO Releases New Image from Drama Series "The Last of Us"
Plus: Ashley Johnson and Troy Baker, who voiced Ellie and Joel in the video games, will appear in the series playing characters different from those they voiced in the games.

[06/09/22 - 11:32 AM]
Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer's Orit Entertainment Partners with ID and Discovery+ and October Films in An Expansive Production and Development Deal for Premium Unscripted True Crime Content
Production on the deal's first two projects is underway, with additional titles in development.

[06/09/22 - 11:22 AM]
The Streets Are Talking and the Rumors Are Sparking as Season Nine of Bravo's "Married To Medicine" Premieres Sunday, July 10 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning this season: Dr. Jacqueline Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad Webb, Toya Bush Harris, and Anila Sajja.

[06/09/22 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Showtime Sets New Premiere Date for Season Two of "We Hunt Together" and Releases Official Key Art and New Trailer
The new season will now premiere Friday, July 1, when all six episodes will be available on streaming and on demand for Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut with its first two episodes on Sunday, July 3.

[06/09/22 - 11:00 AM]
HBO in Production on Documentary Feature About the Y2K Scare, The Computer Glitch That Threatened to End the World at the Turn of the Century
Told entirely through archival material, the documentary will explore how we narrowly averted the largest technological catastrophe to ever threaten humanity, and what, if anything, we learned from it.

[06/09/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Boston Rob" Mariano ("Survivor") Joins the Design Team of the CBS Original Series "Secret Celebrity Renovation," Returning for Season Two, Friday, July 22
Featured celebrities this season include Utkarsh Ambudkar, Annaleigh Ashford, Devin Booker, Kandi Burruss, Nathan Chen, Aaron Donald, Billy Gardell, Debbie Gibson, Shaquille O'Neal and Nicole Scherzinger.

[06/09/22 - 10:43 AM]
"Wild 'N Out" Kicks Off Summer with New Bolder Episodes Beginning Tuesday, June 21 at 8PM ET
Each episode will put Team Old School against Team New School in some of the most hilarious and outrageous battles yet.

[06/09/22 - 10:38 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Girl in Room 13" Starring Anne Heche, Larissa Dias and Max Montesi
Under the Broader Focus initiative, Lifetime also reunites with Elisabeth Rohm for her third directorial project with the network.

[06/09/22 - 10:31 AM]
Onyx Collective and OWN Announce Guests for Original Docuseries "The Hair Tales," From Executive Producers Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela Angela Davis
Oprah Winfrey, who also serves as executive producer, will be featured alongside Issa Rae, Chlöe Bailey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Marsai Martin and Chika.

[06/09/22 - 10:04 AM]
Showtime Sports Documentary Films Presents an Autobiographical Look at Andre Ward, One of Boxing's All-Time Greats
The currently untitled film will premiere on Showtime in early 2023.

[06/09/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Menudo: Forever Young" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
"Menudo: Forever Young" chronicles the rise and fall of the most iconic Latin American boy band in history.

[06/09/22 - 10:01 AM]
Michael Cimino, Beck Bennett, Joey King, Matt Jones, Carolina Ravassa and Meli Povenmire Star in Disney Channel's Animated Superhero Comedy "Hamster & Gretel"
"Hamster & Gretel" introduces Kevin and his younger sister Gretel, who are about to be bestowed superpowers by space aliens.

[06/09/22 - 09:41 AM]
Starz's Critically-Acclaimed "P-Valley" Sets Record as Largest Season Over Season Growth in Starz History Up 1,018% Over Series Debut on Tte Starz App
With several platforms yet to report and additional territories globally to debut the series, it drew 4.5 million multiplatform viewers for its season two premiere weekend in the U.S. alone.

[06/09/22 - 09:13 AM]
MotorTrend+ Orders Adult Animated Series "Super Turbo Story Time," Co-Produced by the Award-Winning Animation Production Company Titmouse
In each episode, two hosts gather together to swap their favorite car stories.

[06/09/22 - 09:08 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces New Series "Sugar" Starring Colin Farrell and Created by Mark Protosevich
Hailing from Apple Studios, new series is set to be directed by Academy Award-nominee Fernando Meirelles, who will also serve as executive producer.

[06/09/22 - 09:06 AM]
Saara Chaudry and Anders Holm Join Musical Comedy "The Muppets Mayhem" for Disney+
They join previously announced stars Lilly Singh and Tahj Mowry.

[06/09/22 - 08:22 AM]
Jeff Mauro Hits the Suburbs to Surprise Neighborhood Block Parties with the Ultimate Outdoor Culinary Competition on the Return of Food Network's "Kitchen Crash"
On each of the four hour-long episodes, three professional chefs head to an unsuspecting local neighborhood block party on a suburban street and surprise the residents with an outdoor cook-off.

[06/09/22 - 08:11 AM]
Apple and Major League Baseball Announce July "Friday Night Baseball" Doubleheader Schedule
Scheduled games continue to be available to watch for free, only on Apple TV+.

[06/09/22 - 08:05 AM]
HGTV Star David Bromstad Helps Big Winners Spend Their Windfall in New Episodes of "My Lottery Dream Home"
The series returns with new episodes on Friday, July 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[06/09/22 - 08:02 AM]
"Stand Out: The Documentary" to Premiere on Netflix in 2022
The feature-length documentary will combine original performances, poignant and funny interviews, archival materials, and backstage vérité footage to explore salient themes like comedy as activism, diversity in stand-up, new queer culture, and mainstreaming the alternative.

[06/09/22 - 08:00 AM]
Showstopping Performances Set to Celebrate "The 75th Annual Tony Awards" Live Coast-to-Coast, Sunday, June 12, on CBS
The evening will feature performances by this year's Tony Award-nominated musicals, including "A Strange Loop," "Company," "Girl from the North Country," "MJ," "Mr. Saturday Night," "Music Man," "Paradise Square" and "SIX."

[06/09/22 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video Reveals Official First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Coming-of-Age Sci-Fi Series "Paper Girls"
Camryn Jones, Riley Lai Nelet, Sofia Rosinsky and Fina Strazza star in the series, based on the comics written by Brian K. Vaughan and illustrated by Cliff Chiang.

[06/09/22 - 07:11 AM]
Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animated Series and Films from Europe
Each of these titles has a distinct tone and language, but are universal in their storytelling and themes.

[06/08/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 8
Updates include: Parker Young to star in ABC's "Criminal Nature" pilot; Bill Martin and Mike Schiff to run "The Neighborhood" at CBS; and Quinta Brunson to visit Starz's "Party Down" revival series.

[06/08/22 - 07:36 PM]
Video: "Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers" - Kingdom - Hulu
Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside - told only by the people who lived it.

[06/08/22 - 05:01 PM]
Geeked Week 2022 Recap: All the News and Sneak Peeks from Animation Day
"Arcane," "Masters of the Universe," "The Seven Deadly Sins: The Grudge of Edinburg" and "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" were among the featured projects.

[06/08/22 - 02:37 PM]
FOX Relocates "MasterChef Junior" to Tuesday Nights
The show's remaining originals will now air June 14 and 21 with encores in its prior Thursday home on June 16 and 23, respectively.

[06/08/22 - 01:01 PM]
Hulu's "Mike" Premieres August 25
Trevante Rhodes stars in an unauthorized and no-holds-barred look at the life of Mike Tyson.

[06/08/22 - 12:31 PM]
ABC News Presents Special Primetime Coverage of Jan. 6 Committee Hearing on Thursday, June 9
David Muir will lead coverage at 8:00 p.m. EDT, alongside ABC News' powerhouse political team, Jonathan Karl, Martha Raddatz, Pierre Thomas and Rachel Scott.

[06/08/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Celebrating Bob Saget - "Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute"
The special, due June 10 on Netflix, is a celebration of Bob's life in comedy with his friends and family.

[06/08/22 - 12:00 PM]
Supernatural Drama "Wicked City" to Debut Winter 2022 on AMC Networks Streamer ALLBLK
The new series follows five urban witches who push their supernatural powers to new heights after uncovering dark secrets and accidentally entering the world of the forbidden.

[06/08/22 - 11:10 AM]
Noah Jupe to Star Alongside Multi-Award Winner Michael Douglas in Apple Original Benjamin Franklin Limited Event Series, With Principal Photography Under Way in Versailles
Also cast in the project are Ludivine Sagnier, Thibault de Montalembert, Daniel Mays, Assaad Bouab, Eddie Marsan, Jeanne Balibar and Theodore Pellerin.

[06/08/22 - 10:38 AM]
Hallmark Channel Announces 2022 "Christmas in July" Lineup Featuring Three All-New Movie Premieres
Hallmark Channel is gifting fans with three all-new original movie premieres with "My Grown-Up Christmas List," "Campfire Christmas," the network's first holiday movie featuring a Christmas in July theme, and "Christmas in Toyland."

[06/08/22 - 10:15 AM]
Onyx Collective Expands Programming Team with Three New Executive Hires
Ashley Holland, Anil Kurian and Janice Park have joined the rapidly expanding Onyx Collective, Disney's newest content brand designed to curate a slate of premium programming by creators of color and underrepresented voices.

[06/08/22 - 10:09 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for New Unscripted Series "The One That Got Away"
The series will premiere all 10 episodes on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Friday, June 24.

[06/08/22 - 09:32 AM]
Peacock Announces Season Two Guests of Critically Acclaimed Series "Hart to Heart" Hosted by Kevin Hart
Season two guests include Pete Davidson, Simu Liu, Tracee Ellis Ross, JAY-Z, Saweetie, Kristen Stewart, Mike Tyson, Mark Wahlberg, Tyler Perry, Chris Rock and Seth McFarlane.

[06/08/22 - 09:31 AM]
Michael Symon Gives Viewers Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Toughest Barbecue Competitions in New Food Network Series "BBQ USA"
All episodes of BBQ USA are available to stream weekly starting July 11 on discovery+.

[06/08/22 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime Sports Documentary Films Presents "McEnroe" an in-Depth Look at a Tennis Legend and Pop Culture Icon
The documentary will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday, June 10, and will be available Friday, September 2 on all streaming and on demand platforms for Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, September 4.

[06/08/22 - 09:01 AM]
"The Challenge: USA" Announces the 28 CBS Reality Titans Who Will Compete in the Most Unpredictable and Demanding Game of Their Lives This Summer on CBS
"Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island" alums are among the featured talent.

[06/08/22 - 09:00 AM]
Season Three of "The Dog House: UK" Debuts June 16
The entire nine episode-season will be available to stream on HBO Max.

[06/08/22 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Greenlights Second Season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty," From wiip and Amazon Studios
Season one will exclusively stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 17.

[06/08/22 - 08:33 AM]
ESPN Scores Big in May, Biggest Total-Day Audience for the Month in Seven Years
Overall, ESPN averaged 742K viewers (P2+) on a 24-hour basis, up 34% from May 2021.

[06/08/22 - 08:13 AM]
CNBC and MGM Television Team Up on New Unscripted Series for Aspiring Small Business Owners
"Business Hunters," set to debut fall 2022, features aspiring entrepreneurs who give up the 9-to-5 grind to take a chance on themselves by buying a business.

[06/08/22 - 08:08 AM]
Video: Apple Releases Trailer for Suspenseful Limited Drama Series "Black Bird," From Executive Producer Dennis Lehane, Ahead of Friday, July 8, 2022 Global Debut on Apple TV+
Inspired by a true story, the ensemble cast includes Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Sepideh Moafi, Greg Kinnear and Ray Liotta.







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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.