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[08/10/22 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 10
Updates include: Lauren Ash joins ABC's "Not Dead Yet"; FX's "American Horror Story" teases new season cast; and Sonay Hoffman named co-showrunner of NBC's "Found."

[08/10/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Narco-Saints" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An ordinary entrepreneur joins a secret government mission to capture a Korean drug lord operating in South America. Based on true events.

[08/10/22 - 01:04 PM]
Starz Orders Third Season of "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" Ahead of Season Two Premiere on August 14
Averaging nearly nine million viewers across platforms in its debut season, the show had one of the best performing first seasons in Starz history.

[08/10/22 - 01:03 PM]
Starz Announces Premiere Date for Eight-Part Limited Event Docuseries, "The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast"
The limited event series will cover the full arc of the BMF story, from the Flenory family's rise in the early '80s in Detroit, through the peak years during the late 90's and early aughts, to the end of their reign in 2006, up to present day.

[08/10/22 - 01:02 PM]
Starz Sets November 6 Premiere Date for Its New Original Series "Dangerous Liaisons," A Bold Prelude to the Classic 18th Century Novel
"Dangerous Liaisons" tells the classic, epic story of Merteuil and Valmont in a fresh way, showing how they began as young lovers in the slums of Paris and rose to the heights of French aristocracy through a series of schemes, manipulations and betrayals, eternally oscillating between love and war.

[08/10/22 - 01:01 PM]
Starz in Development on "Plan A" Comedy Series from "Dear White People" Writer Steven J. Kung Centering on the Asian American Experience
The comedy will also be executive produced by Justin Simien through his production company Culture Machine and Leann Bowen who will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the scripted series.

[08/10/22 - 12:42 PM]
AMC Networks Announces Fall Lineup of New Original Series and Films and Returning Fan Favorites Across Its Suite of Channels and Targeted Streaming Services
This fall, AMC Networks unveils a robust slate of compelling dramas, fan-favorite franchises, and highly-anticipated films across its channels and targeted streaming services including AMC+, AMC, Acorn TV, ALLBLK, HIDIVE, IFC, BBC America, Shudder, Sundance Now, SundanceTV and WE TV.

[08/10/22 - 12:41 PM]
Emmy-Nominated "Cooper's Bar" Renewed for Second Season
The series is nominated for a 2022 Emmy Award for Rhea Seehorn in the "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series" category.

[08/10/22 - 12:40 PM]
Executive Producer John Legend Returns to Topline All-Star Guest Roster for the New Season of IFC's "Sherman's Showcase"
AMC+ will premiere the first two episodes on October 26, with additional episodes available to stream on the service one week early.

[08/10/22 - 12:39 PM]
Sundance Now Commissions Bevy of New Series Starring Thomasin Mckenzie, Elaine Cassidy, Sarah Goldberg, Temuera Morrison, Travis Fimmel and More
These commissions finalize on the heels of recent announcements for upcoming series "Clean Sweep," "The Lovers," "SisterS," "Black Snow," and "Far North" - promising a robust 2023 for the network.

[08/10/22 - 12:38 PM]
John Wirth Joins "Dark Winds" Creative Team as Season Two Showrunner
Produced by AMC Studios, the six-episode second season will arrive on AMC+ and AMC next year.

[08/10/22 - 12:37 PM]
Acorn TV Viewers Are Wild About Harry - Murder Mystery Series "Harry Wild," Starring and Executive Produced by Jane Seymour, Renewed for Second Season Coming in 2023
More than 40 percent of Acorn TV viewers have sampled "Harry Wild's" first season.

[08/10/22 - 12:36 PM]
Emmy-Winner Tatiana Maslany Returns to AMC Networks to Star in and Executive Produce "Invitation to a Bonfire"
Inspired by Vera Nabokov, Maslany will portray Vera Orlov, who is more than Leo's wife; she is his editor - and his everything.

[08/10/22 - 12:32 PM]
Hallmark Media Announces "Make Her Mark: Hallmark's Reciprocal Director Mentor Program" Launching in 2023
The program will continue Hallmark's commitment to inclusive storytelling and embracing the female perspective in its slate of movies and series in front of and behind the camera.

[08/10/22 - 12:31 PM]
Crown Media Transitions Corporate Name to Hallmark Media
"The iconic Hallmark brand and our purpose-driven mission to help people live caring, connected lives full of meaningful moments will drive everything we do," said Wonya Lucas, President & CEO.

[08/10/22 - 12:30 PM]
"Academy of Country Music Honors" Makes Its Debut on FOX for the First Time on Tuesday, September 13
Reigning ACM Female Artist of the Year and four-time ACM Award winner Carly Pearce will return for a second year to host the ceremony.

[08/10/22 - 11:22 AM]
6.8 Million Unique Viewers Have Watched "On Patrol: Live" Since the Series Launch on July 22
With growing momentum since the premiere, the Saturday, August 6 telecast set new series bests in prime with 422,000 among adults 25-54 and 309,000 among adults 18-49 from 9pm - 12am.

[08/10/22 - 11:00 AM]
Season Three of "Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler" Debuts This October on HBO Max
The first two seasons are currently available on HBO Max.

[08/10/22 - 10:06 AM]
ESPN's Industry-Leading College Football Coverage to Feature a Mix of Veteran Commentators and Newcomers for 2022-23 Season
More than two dozen teams of esteemed play-by-play voices, talented analysts and intrepid reporters will cover the season from August's Week 0 kickoff through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles in January 2023.

[08/10/22 - 09:01 AM]
Emmy Award-Winning Actress Karrueche Tran Joins Fuse's Reimagined and Refashioned Design Competition Series "Upcycle Nation"
Tran will be joined by upcycling innovator Peder Cho, and fashion designer Jérôme LaMaar as judges.

[08/10/22 - 08:42 AM]
"House of Hammer" Docuseries Offers an Explosive Inside Look at the Downfall of Armie Hammer and Reveals a Legacy of Dark Secrets Hidden Within the Hammer Dynasty
The highly anticipated discovery+ docuseries chronicling the deeply troubling accusations leveled against critically acclaimed actor Armie Hammer and the dark, twisted legacy of the Hammer dynasty, will be available to stream on Friday, September 2.

[08/10/22 - 08:31 AM]
"Good Bones" Star Mina Starsiak Hawk Gets Solo Spin-Off Series "Good Bones: Risky Business" on HGTV
Premiering Tuesday, September 6, the six-episode series will feature Mina boldly going solo to purchase the historic Sanders House in the Indianapolis neighborhood of Fountain Square.

[08/10/22 - 08:08 AM]
Emmy Award-Winner Jon Hamm Joins Season Three of Award-Winning, Global Hit Apple Original "The Morning Show"
He'll play Paul Marks, a corporate titan who sets his sights on UBA, pulling Cory, Alex and Bradley into his powerful orbit.

[08/10/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Fakes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Teenage best friends Zoe and Becca set out to build their own fake ID empire, but when business starts booming, their life of crime gets way too real.

[08/10/22 - 08:01 AM]
"CMT Storytellers: Darius Rucker" to Premiere Wednesday, August 31st at 10pm ET/PT
The one-hour special concert event will feature performances and never-before-heard stories about how the country icon's smash hits came to be in front of an intimate audience.

[08/10/22 - 07:03 AM]
"Eli's Places" Season 2 Debuts Today, Exclusively on ESPN+
Join 2-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning as he takes on his own version of his brother's signature show to explore what makes college football a way of life across the country.

[08/10/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Selling The OC" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Oppenheim Group expands to Orange County, where an all-new real estate team shows off lavish oceanfront listings and big personalities make waves.

[08/10/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Catherine Called Birdy" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The year? 1290. In the Medieval English village of Stonebridge, Lady Catherine (known as Birdy) is the youngest child of Lord Rollo and the Lady Aislinn.

[08/10/22 - 07:00 AM]
All-New Roku Original Series Starring Popular Food and Lifestyle Personalities Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse, and Chris Kimball Announce Fall Premiere Dates
"Emeril Tailgates," "Emeril Cooks," "Martha Gardens," "Martha Cooks," "Martha Holidays," "Milk Street's Cooking School," and "Milk Street's My Family Recipe" are among the featured programs.

[08/10/22 - 07:00 AM]
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" Reaches New Heights as the Most-Watched "Star Trek" Original Series Debut on Paramount+ Ever
The series is also off to a strong start internationally, ranking as one the top two most-watched original series on Paramount+ in the U.K.

[08/10/22 - 06:59 AM]
HBO Sports, NFL Films, and the Arizona Cardinals Join Forces for "Hard Knocks in Season: The Arizona Cardinals," Debuting November 9
This in-season edition will join the Cardinals after the completion of their ninth regular season game (vs. Seattle) with new episodes airing each Wednesday with the exception of December 7, after the team's week 13 bye.

[08/10/22 - 06:18 AM]
Apple Original Films Announces Steve Martin Documentary Film
The films are directed and produced by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville.

[08/09/22 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 9
Updates include: HBO Max nixes DC Comics anthology "Strange Adventures"; Yvonne Orji to get "Stronger" for Netflix; and FX's "Justified: City Primeval" target of another violent attack.

[08/09/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Seoul Vibe" - Official Trailer - 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.

[08/09/22 - 02:00 PM]
National Geographic Celebrates Iconic Landscapes Across the U.S. This Summer in "America's National Parks"
Narrated and executive produced by Garth Brooks, the five-part series showcases the breathtaking landscape and extraordinary wildlife in parks full of rich surprises and wonder.

[08/09/22 - 12:00 PM]
IDW Announces Five Series in Development with Leading Studios, Networks and Streamers
In addition to the five projects announced today, IDWE is also currently working with Cartoon Network Studios towards development on a soon-to-be-announced animated project.

[08/09/22 - 12:00 PM]
Chyler Leigh Joins the Cast of "The Way Home," A New, Original Primeteime Series Set to Bow on the Network in 2023
Leigh plays Kat Landry, who moved away from her small, Canadian farm town of Port Haven many years ago following a family tragedy, and remains estranged from her mother Del (Andie MacDowell) to this day.

[08/09/22 - 11:22 AM]
VH1's "My True Crime Story" Returns for Another Explosive Season
The eight-episode series follows ordinary people who got caught up in outrageous, unlawful crimes ranging from drug trafficking and steroid production to counterfeiting and jewelry theft.

[08/09/22 - 10:47 AM]
CNN to Premiere "No Ordinary Life," A Film About Women Photojournalists - Monday, Sept. 5 at 10PM ET
In this feature documentary for CNN Films, "No Ordinary Life" celebrates the trailblazing and courageous female photojournalists who captured much of that history.

[08/09/22 - 10:06 AM]
First Look - Netflix's "Cobra Kai" Season 5 Premieres September 9
Executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg said, "As Terry Silver calls upon some old friends to put the Valley in a stranglehold, Daniel and Johnny are going to need all the help they can get to stop Cobra Kai in its tracks."

[08/09/22 - 10:04 AM]
Peacock's "A Friend of the Family" Official First Look Images Featuring Jake Lacy, Anna Paquin, Colin Hanks, Mckenna Grace, and More
Nick Antosca's highly anticipated true-crime limited drama series premieres on Peacock Thursday, October 6 with three episodes at launch and new episodes streaming weekly.

[08/09/22 - 09:36 AM]
ESPN Films' "Fate of a Sport" About Formation of Premier Lacrosse League to Debut August 29 on ESPN+
The film chronicles the story of lacrosse legend Paul Rabil and his fight to change the trajectory of the sport he loves by launching a new professional league, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL).

[08/09/22 - 09:28 AM]
Prime Video Taps Michael Smith as News Analyst for "Thursday Night Football" Coverage
In this role, Smith will deliver and analyze the latest news from around the NFL, and advance pertinent stories with insightful commentary and information throughout Thursday Night Football's pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.

[08/09/22 - 09:04 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Series Order for New Dramedy "Land of Women" Starring and Executive Produced by Award-Winning Actress Eva Longoria
Longoria stars as Gala, a New York empty nester whose life is turned upside down when her husband implicates the family in financial improprieties, and she is forced to flee the city alongside her aging mother and college-age daughter.

[08/09/22 - 09:02 AM]
"Love Island USA" Becomes Most Streamed Unscripted Original Series on Peacock
In its first three weeks, Peacock's steamier and streamier version of "Love Island USA" has officially been crowned the most streamed original unscripted series on Peacock, and the third largest original launch overall on the platform.

[08/09/22 - 08:56 AM]
ABC Ties as No. 1 Network for 2nd Time in 3 Weeks in Adults 18-49
Driven by "The Bachelorette" and "Claim to Fame," ABC's Monday was the highest-rated night of the week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/8), tying NBC's Tuesday night (0.8/8).

[08/09/22 - 08:30 AM]
Starz in Development on "Book of Marlon," with Marlon Wayans Set to Star, Co-Write and Executive Produce
In the half-hour project, Wayans will play a fictionalized version of himself, exploring his professional life as a comedian and actor, as well as his personal life as he attempts to reconcile being a good person and loving father with being Marlon.

[08/09/22 - 08:05 AM]
Kenan Thompson Set to Host the "74th Emmy Awards," Airing Monday, Sept. 12. on NBC
"Being a part of this incredible evening where we honor the best of the television community is ridiculously exciting, and to do it on NBC - my longtime network family - makes it even more special," Thompson said. "Like all TV fans, I can't wait to see the stars from my favorite shows."

[08/09/22 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles" Season 2 - First Look - Netflix After School
Yuichi returns as the Samurai Rabbit who must now prove himself worthy to wield the mighty blade willow branch!

[08/09/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Do Revenge" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to exact revenge on each other's enemies.







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[11/15/24 - 11:44 AM]
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Thursday's Halloween celebration "Only HALLOWEEN in the Building," featuring the annual fan-favorite costume contest, was the show's top telecast in both Total Viewers (2.396 million) and Households (1.64 rating) in seven months.

[11/15/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: NBC's New Hit Comedy "St. Denis Medical" Boosts Fan Engagement by Dropping First Episode on TikTok and YouTube Today
Building on the series' rave reviews and tremendous momentum that saw 87 million video views leading up to premiere night, NBC is expanding the show's reach by gifting viewers the first episode for free on both platforms through December 1.

[11/15/24 - 11:00 AM]
"Special Forces: World's Toughest Test" Returns for Season Three with an Epic, Edge-of-Your-Seat Five-Week Event Featuring 2-Hour Mega Episodes Premiering Wednesday, January 8
Each week, the two-hour super charged episodes will feature household names enduring some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual Special Forces selection process.

[11/15/24 - 10:14 AM]
"Dancing with the Stars" 500th Telecast Is Top Entertainment Program of the Night in Adults 18-49
In addition, the milestone episode ranked as the No. 1 telecast on Tuesday night in Women 18-34 (0.92 rating) and Women 18-49 (0.95 rating), as well as Teens 12-17 (0.29 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.93 rating).

[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.