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    [friday, july 29, 2022]    
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[07/29/22 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, July 29
Updates include: HBO Max cancels "Gordita Chronicles"; AMC eyes "Max Headroom" reboot series; and E! begins production on TV movie "Married by Mistake."

[07/29/22 - 02:22 PM]
Hallmark Offers Viewers All-New Original Premieres in September on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Highlights include "Wedding of a Lifetime," starring Brooke D'Orsay and Jonathan Bennett, on Saturday, September 17.

[07/29/22 - 01:00 PM]
Corie Henson Named Executive Vice President, Entertainment Unscripted Content Overseeing Reality Competition, Talent Competition and Game Show Formats for NBCUniversal Television and Streaming
Reporting to Entertainment Content Chairman Susan Rovner, Henson's purview will include content development and current programming across the company's eight entertainment platforms that are home to beloved unscripted favorites.

[07/29/22 - 11:12 AM]
CNN to Broadcast "Great White Open Ocean" Saturday, July 30
For the first time, CNN will broadcast a "Shark Week" documentary when "Great White Open Ocean" airs in primetime.

[07/29/22 - 10:34 AM]
Shark Week 34 Premiere Night Grabs Ratings Gains and Double Digit Viewership Increases vs. Shark Week 33
Discovery was also the #1 network in all of television in Prime Time among Persons 12-17, #1 cable network in Prime Time among Men 25-54 and owned the top two cable telecasts for the night among Men 25-54.

[07/29/22 - 09:01 AM]
TLC Bolsters Medical Programming Slate with Transformational New Series "Bad Hair Day"
Three female doctors specializing in hair-related medical disorders are on a mission to help patients that have been suffering for years.

[07/29/22 - 08:52 AM]
HGTV Scores Ratings Success with Season Premieres of "Ugliest House in America" and "Renovation Island" on Sunday, July 24
"Renovation Island" delivered a .64 L3 rating among P25-54 and a .86 L3 rating among W25-54 during its season premiere.

[07/29/22 - 08:50 AM]
USA Network's New NASCAR Docuseries Event "Race for the Championship" Premieres Thursday, Sept. 1 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Documenting the lives of the sport's best on and off the track, viewers will get a rare glimpse of what it takes to balance personal relationships with the pressure to perform.

[07/29/22 - 08:05 AM]
Video: "Dead Zone" - Official Teaser - A Tubi Original
To stop the collapse of humanity, an elite team of soldiers must descend on a radiation-poisoned town and perform the ultimate stealth mission using high-tech armor and weapons.

[07/29/22 - 08:05 AM]
New Song from "Monarch," "American Cowgirl," Performed by the Monarch Cast, Featuring Series Star and Golden Globe Nominee Anna Friel, Available Everywhere Now
"American Cowgirl" is a song that captures both the spirit of the show and speaks to the complicated relationship between the mother and daughter duo of country music's first family, Dottie and Nicky Roman.

[07/29/22 - 08:03 AM]
Video: IFC and Sundance Now Reveal All-New Trailer for Original Comedy Series "Good Grief" Ahead of Season Two Premiere
Season two of the original series will make its U.S., Canadian and U.K. premiere on Thursday, August 4 as binge release on Sundance Now, followed by its North American two-episode broadcast premiere on IFC beginning Wednesday, August 17.

[07/29/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Partner Track" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At an elite NYC law firm, Ingrid Yun fights to make partner - and hold onto her principles - while balancing romance, friends and family expectations.

[07/29/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailer for "Lucy's School," The All-New Peanuts Special Celebrating Educators
Also coming to Apple TV+ on Friday, August 12 through its partnership with WildBrain are new episodes of the beloved Apple Original, "The Snoopy Show" season two.

[07/28/22 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 28
Updates include: Amazon axes "The Wilds" after two seasons; ABC passes on a pair of midseason pilots; and Oscar winner Troy Kotsur to lead new series at Disney+.

[07/28/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Seoul Vibe" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In the days leading up to the 1988 Seoul Olympics, a ragtag team of drivers and mechanics go undercover to dismantle a massive money-laundering ring.

[07/28/22 - 02:13 PM]
"Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Season Nine Premieres January 3, 2023
Jim Acosta, Carol Burnett, Jamie Chung, Brian Cox, Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Jeff Daniels, Angela Davis, Viola Davis, David Duchovny, Tony Gonzalez, Jeh Johnson, Van Jones, Richard Kind, Cyndi Lauper, Joe Manganiello, Tamera Mowry, Niecy Nash, Edward Norton, Julia Roberts and Danny Trejo are all on tap.

[07/28/22 - 01:21 PM]
"Making Black America: Through the Grapevine," A New Four Part Series, Airs Tuesdays, October 4-25
Produced by McGee Media, Inkwell Media, and WETA Washington, D.C., the new four-part series highlights the vibrant cultural and social spaces at the heart of the African American experience.

[07/28/22 - 01:00 PM]
AMC+ Exclusive Series "Moonhaven" Renewed for a Second Season
Since its premiere earlier this month, "Moonhaven" has become the #1 most watched exclusive series and the #2 most watched new series in the streamer's history.

[07/28/22 - 12:32 PM]
Celebrated Play-by-Play Announcer Jason Benetti Joins FOX Sports
Benetti will contribute to the network's live sports slate beginning with college football this fall.

[07/28/22 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Signs Brutus Pink to Multi-Year Extension
The acclaimed animation production company, from Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett, is behind the award-winning adult animated series "Big Mouth" and "Human Resources."

[07/28/22 - 11:56 AM]
Video: Showtime Sports Documentary Films Releases First Look at "NYC Point Gods"
The documentary is an in-depth look at the legendary point guards of New York City who honed their craft and developed their renowned showmanship on the city's iconic playgrounds and high school gyms in the 1980s and '90s.

[07/28/22 - 11:34 AM]
Krysten Ritter to Star in and Executive Produce AMC Networks' and Boat Rocker's "Orphan Black: Echoes"
Set in the near future, "Orphan Black: Echoes" takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence.

[07/28/22 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "I Just Killed My Dad" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Anthony Templet shot his father and never denied it. But why he did is a complex question with profound implications that go far beyond one family.

[07/28/22 - 11:03 AM]
Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Host Ryan Seacrest Return to "American Idol" for Season Six on ABC
Season six auditions kick off Wednesday, August 3, with the return of "Idol Across America," the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar.

[07/28/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little Demon" Official Trailer - Aubrey Plaza, Lucy DeVito, Danny DeVito - FX
In "Little Demon," it has been 13 years since being impregnated by Satan, and a reluctant mother, Laura, and her Antichrist daughter, Chrissy, attempt to live an ordinary life in Delaware.

[07/28/22 - 11:00 AM]
HBO Max and Hulu to Share Co-Exclusive Streaming Rights to Complete Seasons of Emmy-Nominated Hit Comedy "Abbott Elementary"
Season one of the series will debut August 20 on HBO Max and is available now on Hulu.

[07/28/22 - 10:44 AM]
TV Series on the Life of Clementine Churchill in Development
Award-winning writer Margaret Nagle will write the original script with the working title "Mrs. Churchill" and executive produce alongside Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler, David Thompson, Sayako Teitelbaum and Susanne Simpson.

[07/28/22 - 10:24 AM]
HGTV Picks Up Season Two of "Fix My Flip" Starring Real Estate Expert Page Turner
The eight-episode season is slated to premiere in 2023.

[07/28/22 - 10:21 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Reboot"
The series will premiere on Hulu on Tuesday, September 20 with two episodes.

[07/28/22 - 10:10 AM]
Nova Continues to Follow the "Ultimate Space Telescope" in Special Set to Premiere in 2023 on PBS
Currently in production, the second hour will delve even deeper into JWST's discoveries - following its developments in the upcoming months - and reveal what they could mean for our understanding of the universe.

[07/28/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Locke & Key 3" - Final Season Trailer - Netflix
In the thrilling final chapter of the series, the Locke family uncovers more magic as they face a demonic new foe who's dead-set on possessing the keys.

[07/28/22 - 09:17 AM]
"Miss Scarlet and The Duke": Season 2 and Season 3 Airdates and More
Season 2 is coming to "Masterpiece" on PBS Sunday, October 16, and Season 3 will follow soon enough on January 8, 2023.

[07/28/22 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Comedy Series "Los Espookys" Returns for Its Second Season September 16
The critically-acclaimed series follows a group of friends who turn their shared passion for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to clients who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just a part of daily life.

[07/28/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Indian Matchmaking" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Sima Taparia, everyone's favorite matchmaker, returns for another season of helping eligible, eccentric and eager clients find their future spouses.

[07/28/22 - 08:30 AM]
Shudder Presses Play on V/H/S/99, A New Film in the Blockbuster V/H/S Franchise
The Shudder Original Film will release in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, October 20.

[07/28/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Trailer and Key Art for "The Serpent Queen"
The new series stars Golden Globe winner, two-time Academy Award and two-time BAFTA Award-nominated actress, Samantha Morton, as the nefarious Catherine de Medici, who, against all odds, became one of the most powerful and longest-serving rulers in French history.

[07/28/22 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "Making the Cut" Season Three
Returning to Prime Video on August 19 in its most competitive season yet, hosts and executive producers Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn search for the next great global fashion brand.

[07/28/22 - 07:01 AM]
"How I Got Here" Series Premiere & "Relative Race" Season 10 Bring Family History to Life on BYUtv This Fall
"How I Got Here" is a fast-paced travel show in which young adults accompany their immigrant parents back to their country of origin on a 10-day trip of a lifetime.

[07/28/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Blonde" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Discover a life both known and unknown in this boldly imaginative film from Director Andrew Dominik that explores the complicated life of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

[07/28/22 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "Rainbow" - Official Teaser - Netflix
A modern tale of a teenager's coming-of-age journey loosely inspired by the classic novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."

[07/27/22 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, July 27
Updates include: Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings named permanent hosts of "Jeopardy!"; NBC pulls the plug on "Million Dollar Island"; and Ashley Benson, Eric Balfour among latest cast in Amazon's "Wilderness."

[07/27/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Untold: The Rise and Fall of AND1" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Inspired by New York City streetball, influential brand AND1 turned local legends on the court into international icons. So why did it come to an end?

[07/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Hit Original Series "iCarly" for a Third Season
Season three will go into production later this year and will premiere in 2023 exclusively on Paramount+ around the world.

[07/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Freevee Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for "Post Malone: Runaway," Available to Stream August 12
The film, which marks the service's second original movie, will feature exclusive backstage access, live performances, and intimate interviews.

[07/27/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Princess" - Official Trailer - HBO
The documentary is an intimate and immersive look at the life of Princess Diana, examines the overwhelming adoration and intense scrutiny she faced by the media and the public as a member of the royal family.

[07/27/22 - 09:49 AM]
Video: "TrollsTopia" - Season 7 Trailer
All new adventures, some new faces, and new places! Get excited for the final season, coming to Peacock on August 11.

[07/27/22 - 09:41 AM]
Epic Natural History Series "Africa's Wild Year" Comes to BBC America and AMC+ on Saturday, August 6
Each of the four episodes - "Spring," "Summer," "Autumn" and "Winter" - focuses on one of the seasons, revealing the vastly different conditions they bring.

[07/27/22 - 09:39 AM]
PBS Kids Celebrates 10th Anniversary of "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" with Special Marathon of Fan-Favorite Episodes and Season 6 Premiere
The special programming event was voted on by fans and will lead into the highly anticipated sixth season, featuring a week of all-new episodes, streaming free on PBS Kids beginning September 5.

[07/27/22 - 09:38 AM]
New PBS Kids Series, "Work It Out Wombats!," Premieres February 6, 2023
The animated series for kids ages 3-6 is produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios, starring a playful trio of marsupial siblings - Malik, Zadie and Zeke - who live with their grandmother, Super, in their treehouse apartment complex.

[07/27/22 - 09:37 AM]
PBS and American Experience Announce "Zora Neale Hurston"
Directed by Tracy Heather Strain, produced by Randall MacLowry and executive produced by Cameo George, the film will premiere in early 2023 on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video app.







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[01/07/25 - 10:02 AM]
Your Wish Is Grant-ed: 25 Incredible Women Hope to Find Love with Grant Ellis on the Season Premiere of "The Bachelor" Monday, Jan. 27, at 8/7c on ABC
Love is on the horizon as 25 remarkable women prepare to open their hearts to Grant Ellis as his journey begins when the 29th season of "The Bachelor."

[01/07/25 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut: "Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers"
In this stand-up special, Roy Wood Jr. explores how lack of connection has sent society spiraling into a culture full of guns, rude employees, self-checkout lanes, and why some of us would rather be alone rather than be connected.

[01/07/25 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Three-Part Documentary Series "An Update On Our Family" Debuts January 15
New episodes will debut subsequent Wednesdays through January 29.

[01/07/25 - 10:00 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" Tackles Its First-Ever Post AFC Championship Game Episode When CBS Premiere Week Kicks Off, Sunday, Jan. 26
"The Late Show" will follow the series premiere of CBS' new medical mystery series, "Watson," starring Morris Chestnut.

[01/07/25 - 09:03 AM]
"Real Time with Bill Maher" Returns for Its 23rd Season January 17
Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules."

[01/07/25 - 09:00 AM]
Hulu Announces New Docuseries "Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke"
The docuseries is set to premiere February 27 on Hulu, with all three parts.

[01/07/25 - 08:07 AM]
Farmer Lee Jones Creates Dishes Inspired by the Farm in "The Chef's Garden" Premiering January 27 on FYI
In each half hour episode, "The Chef's Garden" brings viewers to the farm and into its industrial kitchen, the Culinary Vegetable Institute, where Farmer Lee and his chef friends use the inspiration from the farm to experiment and cook together.

[01/07/25 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Kinda Pregnant" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When Lainy's plan to settle down and start a family falls apart, she puts on a fake baby bump, tells a lie - and accidentally falls for her dream guy.

[01/07/25 - 07:00 AM]
discovery+ Announces Price Increase
Beginning today, the price of discovery+ in the U.S. will increase by $1, making the ad-supported monthly plan $5.99/month and the ad-free monthly plan $9.99/month.

[01/07/25 - 06:09 AM]
Hallmark Channel Finishes 2024 as the #1 Most-Watched Entertainment Cable Network of the Year
"Countdown to Christmas" original movie premieres delivered the Top 3 most-watched cable movies of the year among key demos: "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" at #1, "Three Wiser Men and a Boy" at #2, and "Santa Tell Me" at #3.

[01/07/25 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & First Look Images for "SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night"
The docuseries is executive produced by Academy and Emmy Award winner Morgan Neville, with each episode taking a different creative approach to the tapestry of "SNL" and embracing the unique vision of their award-winning directors.

[01/07/25 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Behind the Final Hustle - Netflix Unveils Emotional Behind-the-Scenes Footage From the Fifth and Final Season of "Sintonia"
In this previously-unreleased footage the three actors get emotional as they recall the launch of the shoot in 2018, and discuss the legacy and scale of Netflix's biggest original Brazilian franchise, nationally and worldwide.

[01/07/25 - 05:31 AM]
Paramount and Comcast Announce Multi-Year Distribution Agreements
The multi-year deals feature ongoing carriage of Paramount's networks, including CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and more.

[01/07/25 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Public Disorder" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Following the fateful aftermath of a demonstration, tensions rise within a riot squad that struggles to separate work from personal life.

[01/07/25 - 02:31 AM]
Video: "Cassandra" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A family moves into a vintage smart home and discovers that it's under the control of a virtual assistant - who will stop at nothing to keep them there.