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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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[11/13/26 - 03:16 PM]
"Darius, Dolly and 60 Years of Celebration: Countdown to the CMAs with Robin Roberts" Honoring Country Music Legends and the CMA Awards' Milestone 60th Anniversary Airs Tuesday, Nov. 17, on ABC
Marking her 16th year as part of the annual tradition, "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts returns to host the one-hour primetime special that will celebrate six decades of unforgettable performances, iconic artists and defining moments in country music.

[11/13/26 - 02:55 PM]
NBA on ESPN November 11 Doubleheader Delivered 1.8M Viewers, Up 29 Percent from Last Year
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks matchup averaged 1.9 million viewers, while the Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets matchup averaged 1.7 million viewers.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Honest Renovations: A Holiday Home Makeover 3" - Official Trailer - The Roku Channel
Jessica Alba and Lizzy Matins race to make a deserving family's home spotlight-ready before Christmas.

[11/13/26 - 11:05 AM]
Video: "The Trio" - A Network Original - Official Trailer
When college student Hugo rents a room from a wealthy family, he embarks on a euphoric summer as he forms an irresistible connection with Thora, a beautiful descendant of old money, and her childhood best friend August, who dreams of art.

[11/13/26 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Reveals First Look Photo, Launch Year, and Title of "Magic: The Gathering" Animated Series, "Planeswalker"
The upcoming Netflix saga, created in partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Wizards of the Coast, is a fresh adaptation of the popular card game that's enchanted players for more than 30 years.

[11/13/26 - 10:01 AM]
NBC Releases Premiere Date & First Look for "Sunset P.I."
"Sunset P.I." is a single-camera workplace comedy following Mickey Wilder (Jake Johnson) and the other private investigators at his Hollywood detective agency.

[11/13/26 - 09:54 AM]
Star-Studded "Grammy Night" on "Dancing with the Stars" Shoots to Season Highs Ahead of Semi-Finals
In fact, "Dancing with the Stars" stood as the No. 1 program overall on Tuesday among Adults 18-49 (1.59 rating).

[11/13/26 - 09:00 AM]
Peacock Unravels a Twisted Tale of Deception with New Documentary "Love Trapped: The Case of Laura Owens" (wt) Premiering in 2027
Based on the popular podcast, the documentary chronicles the extraordinary story of former "Bachelor" star Clayton Echard and his tumultuous relationship with a woman named Laura Owens.

[11/13/26 - 08:42 AM]
ABC News Wins Sunday Morning and Late-Night
"Nightline" was up over the previous week in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.

[11/13/26 - 06:31 AM]
Netflix Renews "Virgin River" for a Ninth Season
Alongside the renewal, Netflix also revealed that the fan-favorite series has reached another milestone this year, officially passing the half-billion views mark.

[11/13/26 - 06:07 AM]
Taylor Swift To Perform at "The 60th Annual CMA Awards"
A two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Swift is nominated this year for Single of the Year with "I Knew It, I Knew You," marking her 26th career CMA nomination.

[11/13/26 - 05:31 AM]
The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Returns Live on NBC and Peacock Nov. 26, Bringing Holiday Magic to Life for Millions
For its 100th celebration, the Parade will once again bring millions together nationwide and feature an all-star lineup of music's biggest names, alongside iconic character balloons, imaginative floats and a special appearance by the one-and-only Santa Claus.

[11/13/26 - 05:19 AM]
NFL Quarterback Sam Hartman Named "The Bachelor" for Season 30
A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Hartman plays for the NFL's Washington Commanders and is a standout alum of Wake Forest and Notre Dame, where he set legendary ACC records, including most career touchdown passes and 300-yard passing games.

[11/13/26 - 02:38 AM]
Video: "Dhindora" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a lottery ticket changes their lives, Bhuvan and his middle-class family soon find themselves caught up in a series of comic mishaps.

[11/13/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Riot" - Official Trailer - Netflix
1989 in a newly democratic Poland. A hardened prisoner and a politician on the rise must race to avert bloodshed at Mroki prison, where old ways die hard.