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[01/13/23 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 13
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Dead End: Paranormal Park," "Uncoupled"; TNT won't air final season of "Snowpiercer"; and Jack Cutmore-Scott, Nicholas Lyndhurst cast in "Frasier" sequel series.

[01/13/23 - 02:56 PM]
FOX's "Alert: Missing Persons Unit" Premieres as '22-'23 Season's #1 Series Debut
It posted a 1.1 L3 among Adults 18-49 and 6.0 million multi-platform viewers.

[01/13/23 - 11:30 AM]
The CW Network Sets Premiere Dates for Final Seasons of "Riverdale" and "Nancy Drew"
"'Riverdale' and 'Nancy Drew' are two beloved CW series with some of the most passionate and dedicated fans in all of television, and these final seasons are true gifts to them," said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.

[01/13/23 - 11:16 AM]
"Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches" and "Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire" Are the Top Two New Series Premieres Ever on AMC+
This second series in a growing Anne Rice Immortal Universe on AMC and AMC+ also delivered 1.7 million viewers on the company's linear networks in Nielsen live+3 ratings.

[01/13/23 - 11:00 AM]
Apple TV+ Adds More Star Power to Music Competition Series "My Kind of Country" and Announces Friday, March 24 Global Premiere
Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck are joining as scouts in the search for country music's next big star.

[01/13/23 - 10:31 AM]
First Look and Date Announcement: Hulu Original "Up Here"
Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, and Emilia Suárez star in the series, due on March 24.

[01/13/23 - 09:50 AM]
Disney+ Set to Premiere Music Docu-Special, "Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman" on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, Coinciding with the Highly Anticipated New Release from U2, "Songs of Surrender"
From Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Documentaries, Neville's Tremolo Productions, and Dave Letterman's Worldwide Pants, "Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman" is part concert movie, part travel adventure plus a whole lot of Bono and The Edge, with Dave's humor throughout.

[01/13/23 - 09:46 AM]
Dan Povenmire Makes Disney His Creative Home with New Disney Branded Television Overall Deal That Includes Production of 40 All-New Episodes of Super-Hit "Phineas and Ferb" and Second Season of "Hamster & Gretel"
"Phineas and Ferb" is a five-time Emmy Award-winner and the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history.

[01/13/23 - 09:45 AM]
Disney Branded Television Orders Season Two Pickups for New Disney Junior Series "Firebuds," "Superkitties" and "Pupstruction"
Following a team of young first responders and their talking vehicle sidekicks, "Firebuds" premiered in September 2022 and has quickly become a fan favorite.

[01/13/23 - 09:24 AM]
Disney+, Disney Channel and National Geographic Content Take the Stage at the Winter 2023 TCA Press Tour with a Robust Slate of Premiere Dates and First Looks
Panels showcased throughout the day included "American Born Chinese," "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," "Prom Pact," "The Crossover," "A Small Light," "Explore the World with the Next Gen of Nat Geo Storytellers," "Nat Geo Documentary Films Directors" and "Secrets of the Elephants."

[01/13/23 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Teaser Debut - Hulu Original "History of the World, Part II"
After waiting over 40 years there is finally a sequel to the seminal Mel Brooks film, "History of the World, Part I," with each episode featuring a variety of sketches that take us through different periods of human history.

[01/13/23 - 08:37 AM]
ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" Delivers Most-Watched Season Since 2019, as ESPN's NFL Studio Shows Achieve 2022-23 Regular Season Viewership Successes
"Sunday NFL Countdown" (Sundays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET) averaged 1,240,000 viewers this season, the weekly pre-game show's best viewership since 2019.

[01/13/23 - 08:26 AM]
National Geographic Greenlights "Underdogs" from Ryan Reynolds
The 10-part series is co-produced by Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort and multiple Emmy- and BAFTA Award-winning Wildstar Films.

[01/13/23 - 07:36 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts First Official Teaser for Season Two of Hit Drama Series "Yellowjackets"
Season two will return starting Friday, March 24 on streaming and on demand for all Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut on Sunday, March 26.

[01/13/23 - 07:00 AM]
Academy Award Winner Morgan Freeman Joins All-Star Cast of Paramount+ Original Series "Lioness"
Freeman will play Edwin Mullins, the United States secretary of state.

[01/12/23 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 12
Updates include: "Rick and Morty" co-creator Justin Roiland charged with domestic battery, false imprisonment; FX's "Mayans M.C." to sign off with upcoming season; and Nicholas Logan, Jeri Ryan board AMC's "Dark Winds."

[01/12/23 - 04:50 PM]
RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline Experiences Nearly 50% Increase in Calls After Lifetime Airs "Surviving R. Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter"
"Surviving R. Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter" was watched by over 3.5 million total viewers across linear and on digital.

[01/12/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
From the mind of horror manga maestro Junji Ito comes a spine-tingling selection of some of his most bizarre, disturbing and terrifying tales.

[01/12/23 - 03:40 PM]
FX's "Dave" Season Three Guest Stars Revealed Today at TCA Event
Look for Demi Lovato, Don Cheadle, Killer Mike, Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox, Rick Ross, Travis Barker, Usher and more.

[01/12/23 - 01:45 PM]
ABC News Studios Commissions Hulu Original Documentary Series About Ashley Madison Scandal
The series is an in-depth, multipart documentary exploring the hack of an infidelity dating website for married people that caused shockwaves with one of the most damaging and scandalous data breaches of all time.

[01/12/23 - 01:25 PM]
ABC Wins Tuesday in Adults 18-49 With New 3-Hour Drama Lineup
Excluding sports, ABC scored its most-watched Tuesday (6.6 million) with entertainment programming since November 2020 - since 11/24/20.

[01/12/23 - 01:00 PM]
Nickelodeon Begins Production on "Zoey 102," Original Feature YA Movie Starring Jamie Lynn Spears Set to Debut Exclusively on Paramount+
The movie follows Pacific Coast Academy alumni as they reunite for a wedding in the present day.

[01/12/23 - 12:00 PM]
truTV's "Impractical Jokers" Grows Footprint by Simulcasting Entire New 10th Season Across truTV and TBS Beginning February 9 at 10:00PM ET/PT
A heavyweight roster of guests, including John Mayer, Post Malone, Bret Michaels, Kesha, Anthony Davis and Paul Rudd will join the show's lineup for competitions of embarrassment and elevated challenges.

[01/12/23 - 12:00 PM]
Tony Award Productions Renews with White Cherry Entertainment to Produce the Tony Awards Through 2026
Tony Award Productions is a joint venture of The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.

[01/12/23 - 11:12 AM]
Friendships Are Tested Like Never Before When "Summer House" Returns Feb. 13 at 9 P.M. ET/PT on Bravo
Returning this summer are Mya Allen, Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke, Paige DeSorbo, Lindsay Hubbard, Ciara Miller, Danielle Olivera and Carl Radke.

[01/12/23 - 11:05 AM]
NBC Moves "Found" from Its Previous Midseason Premiere to a Fall 2023 Launch
Other scheduling announcements include setting the return of "Grand Crew" for Friday, March 3.

[01/12/23 - 11:02 AM]
Apple TV+ Unveils Premiere Date and Cast for New Original Series "Jane," Inspired by the Mission of Dr. Jane Goodall
From Emmy Award winner J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment and the Jane Goodall Institute, "Jane" premieres globally on Friday, April 14 on Apple TV+.

[01/12/23 - 10:33 AM]
Peacock Announces Guest Cast for Season Two of the Critically Acclaimed Drama Series "Bel-Air," Including Cameo from Grammy Nominated Recording Artist Saweetie
Brooklyn McLinn, Jazlyn Martin and Riele Downs are also on tap for the new season.

[01/12/23 - 10:33 AM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" Two-Part Reunion Begins Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Housewives Lisa Barlow, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose.

[01/12/23 - 10:30 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Fan-Favorite "Criminal Minds: Evolution"
The next season is expected to commence production in 2023.

[01/12/23 - 10:03 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Dates for First Wave of New and Returning Series in 2023
"The New York Times Presents," "Dave" and "Dear Mama" will join the previously announced "Snowfall."

[01/12/23 - 10:01 AM]
First Look & Date Announcement: Hulu Original Series "Saint X"
"Saint X" will premiere on Hulu on April 26 with 3 episodes and new episodes weekly.

[01/12/23 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Children Ruin Everything" Season 2 - Official Trailer Out Now - Streaming on The Roku Channel February 3
Follow Astrid and James as they raise their young children while struggling to hold onto their pre-parental identities.

[01/12/23 - 10:00 AM]
Prime Video Announces "Put@s Redes Sociales," A Comedy About the World of Influencers
The series tells the story of Amanda (Paulina Gaitán), a decadent YouTuber of children's content who has just turned 30, which makes her an "old woman" on the internet who will do everything to stay relevant on social networks, from filtering a nude photo of her, even risking her life (or pretending to risk it).

[01/12/23 - 09:59 AM]
Starz to Pick Up Critically Acclaimed Comedy Series "Minx"
"We have always felt this show would be a perfect fit for our brand with our dedication to narratives by, about and for women," said Jeffrey Hirsch, President and CEO for Starz.

[01/12/23 - 09:31 AM]
Nominees Announced for the "54th NAACP Image Awards" Airing Live Saturday, February 25th at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET
The show will be in front of an audience for the first time in three years.

[01/12/23 - 09:16 AM]
ESPN and The Walt Disney Company Descend Upon Tampa for Super Wild Card Finale: Five Platforms to Showcase Cowboys-Buccaneers, Portfolio of Studio Shows, and Disney Networks to Participate in Coverage of Marquee Showdown
"Monday Night Football's" Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Lisa Salters will call the game from Raymond James Stadium, available on ESPN, ABC and ESPN+.

[01/12/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "My Dad the Bounty Hunter" - Official Trailer & Full First Episode - Netflix After School
Two kids discover their seemingly average Dad is actually an alien-chasing, laser-fighting intergalactic bounty hunter!

[01/12/23 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Scares Up a Third Season of the Broadcast and Streaming Hit "Ghosts" for 2023-2024
With live +35-day multiplatform viewing, "Ghosts" viewership is over 11.5 million viewers across linear and streaming platforms, and it ranks as both the #1 comedy series on Paramount+ and CBS' most-streamed program.

[01/12/23 - 08:59 AM]
MTV Continues Expansion of Global Franchise "Ex on the Beach" with "Ex on the Beach Couples" Premiering Thursday, February 9th at 9PM ET/PT
The series follows six couples ready to get engaged but there is one thing holding them back from taking that next big step - their ever-present, ever-lingering ex.

[01/12/23 - 08:16 AM]
HBO Max Announces Price Increase
Effective today, Thursday, January 12, the price of a new HBO Max ad-free monthly subscription in the U.S. will increase from $14.99 to $15.99 plus applicable taxes.

[01/12/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer for Upcoming Original Series "Wolf Pack"
Based on the book series by Edo Van Belkom, the series follows a teenage boy and girl whose lives are changed forever when a California wildfire awakens a terrifying supernatural creature and drives it to attack a highway traffic jam beneath the burning hills.

[01/12/23 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix Renews AFI Honoree and Gotham Award Winning Series "Mo" for a Second Season
Mo Amer has also been nominated for the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards in the Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series category.

[01/12/23 - 07:24 AM]
The Toughest and Most Unpredictable Culinary Competition Is Back - "Tournament of Champions IV"
Guy Fieri's iconic culinary competition returns with a supersized fourth season on Sunday, February 19 at 8:00/7:00c on Food Network.

[01/12/23 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Greenlights New Docuseries with the World Cup and the Six Nations Rugby Tournament, Expanding Slate of Stories Following the World's Biggest Sporting Events
Netflix also announced a February 24 premiere for season five of hit series "Formula 1: Drive to Survive," along with a first look at the new season.

[01/12/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Sharper" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, John Lithgow, Justice Smith, and Briana Middleton star in a psychological thriller in select theaters February 10 and streaming February 17 on Apple TV+.

[01/12/23 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Your Place Or Mine" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

[01/12/23 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Lockwood & Co." - Official Trailer - Netflix
In a world plagued by ghosts, three teens band together as paranormal investigators, risking what little they have to unravel a diabolical conspiracy.

[01/12/23 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "The Exchange" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Inspired by real events, two women set out to pioneer the cutthroat stock market of 1980s Kuwait - and disrupt its corrupt boys club along the way.

[01/12/23 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Shahmaran" - Official Trailer - Netflix
When Sahsu goes to Adana for a lecture, it's the perfect chance to face her estranged grandfather. But soon, she finds herself in the midst of a legend.







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[11/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
FOX Sets January Premiere Dates, with Spotlight on Series Debuts of "Going Dutch" and "Doc," and February Kicks Off with "FOX's Super Week"
The midseason schedule on FOX starts Thursday, January 2 with the series premiere of the all-new Denis Leary workplace comedy, "Going Dutch," preceded by the season premiere of Joel McHale's hit series, "Animal Control," together building a new Thursday night comedy block on FOX.

[11/18/24 - 09:09 AM]
Apple TV+ Greenlights "Cape Fear" from Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg
The new series will be written and showrun by Nick Antosca and executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, with Academy Award winner Javier Bardem starring and executive producing.

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Max Original Comedy Special "Rose Matafeo: On and On and On" Debuts December 19
"I had laryngitis at the time of taping and was on a heavy dose of steroids," said Matafeo. "I accept no responsibility for this performance, except if it's praise and then I'll take that."

[11/18/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It" - Sneak Peek - Netflix
In "Fortune Feimster: Crushing It," Fortune shares hilarious stories from her life, including her "romantic" honeymoon with her wife and her reflections on no longer being her mom's surrogate husband.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Piano Lesson" - Official Trailer #2 - Netflix
A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

[11/18/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cake Toppers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
Hosted by the ultimate cake boss, Buddy Valastro, "Cake Toppers" is the ultimate clash of the country's best cake artists as they compete to design moving, flaming, flashing, and sometimes even flying cake creations!

[11/18/24 - 07:31 AM]
WWE "Monday Night Raw" Debuts on Netflix Live from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on January 6, 2025
The premiere episode will feature some of the biggest names in WWE such as John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Bianca Belair, in addition to many other Superstars and surprise guests.

[11/18/24 - 07:30 AM]
NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" Unveils Star-Studded Performer Lineup for Annual Tree-Lighting Telecast
Audiences will be treated to festive performances from an all-star lineup of musical guests featuring Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, and Thalia.

[11/18/24 - 06:30 AM]
"Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Let's Play!" Announces First-Ever International Tour Kicking Off in the UK in Early 2025
This immersive concert experience for kids and families will feature an interactive musical performance that includes singing, dancing, 3D special effects, and acrobatics with performances of cirque-level quality, all designed for Disney Jr.'s most devoted young fans.

[11/18/24 - 06:03 AM]
Presenters Announced for "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, "The 58th Annual CMA Awards" broadcasts live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday, November 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC and is available next day on Hulu.

[11/18/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Helicopter Heist" - Special Teaser - Netflix
Two childhood friends decide to try one last heist - to rob millions from Sweden's safest cash depot without getting caught. Based on a true story.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery and the National Basketball Association Reach Agreement to Expand Long-Standing Partnership
In addition, WBD and the NBA have resolved all disputes relating to the NBA's recent media agreements.

[11/18/24 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic "Inside the NBA" to Be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
The legendary "Inside the NBA" studio team will appear on ESPN and ABC surrounding high-profile live events, including ESPN's pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the NBA Finals on ABC, Conference Finals, NBA Playoffs, all ABC games after January 1, Christmas Day, opening week, the final week of the season and other marquee live events.

[11/18/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Snow Girl 2: The Soul Game" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A mysterious message leads journalist Miren Rojo to investigate the link between a girl's murder, an old disappearance and an elitist school in Málaga.

[11/17/24 - 08:21 PM]
Beyonce to Perform at Halftime of Ravens-Texans During NFL Christmas Gameday Live on Netflix
The performance will take place during the second of Netflix's two games, as the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET.