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    [tuesday, january 17, 2023]    
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[01/17/23 - 11:51 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 17
Updates include: Craig Ferguson eyed for late-night syndicated strip; Nikki M. James boards "Daredevil: Born Again" at Disney+; and ABC gives pilot order to comedy "Public Defenders."

[01/17/23 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Detective Conan: The Culprit Hanzawa" - Official Trailer - Netflix Anime
A silhouetted suspect moves to the crime-infested city of Beika with murder in mind, in this spinoff spoof of "Detective Conan."

[01/17/23 - 06:39 PM]
Beth Stern and Larissa Wohl Host First-Ever "Great American Rescue Bowl" Premiering February 12 on Great America Family
The original two-hour special created in partnership with North Shore Animal League America continues the successful pet adoption tradition which has resulted in more than 100,000 shelter pet adoptions over the last decade.

[01/17/23 - 06:07 PM]
The Walt Disney Company Delivers Its Most-Watched NFL Playoff Game since 1999, Drawing 30.6 Million Viewers for Cowboys-Buccaneers Super Wild Card Game
The viewership is up 32 percent from Disney's Super Wild Card game concluding the 2021-22 season (Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams), the first Monday night Super Wild Card game.

[01/17/23 - 05:00 PM]
CMT Reveals "Next Women of Country" Class of 2023 Kicking Off the Franchise's 10-Year Anniversary
The news was revealed tonight at City Winery Nashville in front of an invitation-only crowd of industry and VIP guests who feted the new class.

[01/17/23 - 04:21 PM]
Shows Coming to "Masterpiece" in 2023 and Beyond
Newcomers include the "Magpie Murders" sequel "Moonflower Murders" and the Helena Bonham-Carter-led "Nolly."

[01/17/23 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Aggretsuko" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this final season, Retsuko faces her biggest challenge yet when she's thrown head first into the world of politics. Get out the vote for Retsuko!

[01/17/23 - 03:36 PM]
New Six-Part Documentary Series "Human Footprint" Examines How Humans Have Transformed the Planet
Hosted by biologist Shane Campbell-Staton and produced by Day's Edge Productions, the series airs on PBS Wednesdays, July 5 - August 9.

[01/17/23 - 02:02 PM]
The BBC Acquires Star-Studded Mystery Series "Magpie Murders" and Announces Sequel "Moonflower Murders"
"Moonflower Murders" will be made by Eleventh Hour Films in association with Salt Films for PBS Masterpiece and the BBC.

[01/17/23 - 01:49 PM]
Video: Showtime Sports Documentary Films Releases Official Trailer for "Stand"
The project is a feature-length examination of the remarkable life of social activist and basketball prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf.

[01/17/23 - 01:45 PM]
"Tom Jones" - Airing on "Masterpiece" on PBS April 30, 2023
Solly McLeod stars as the handsome, resourceful title character, with Sophie Wilde as the beautiful and bright, seemingly unattainable love of his life, Sophia Western.

[01/17/23 - 01:10 PM]
Meryl Streep Joins Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Paul Rudd in "Only Murders in the Building" Season 3
Hulu broke the news via the show's social media accounts.

[01/17/23 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Gives Pilot Order to Retta-Led Drama "Murder by the Book"
In the project, a big city Instafamous book reviewer takes a page from the murder mystery books she reviews and becomes an unlikely detective to uncover the shocking truths about an eccentric seaside town.

[01/17/23 - 11:44 AM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of January 9: "The Pale Blue Eye" #1 on the Films List; "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" Continues to Climb the Most Popular List; "Ginny & Georgia" Holds on to the Top Spot on the TV List
Plus: "Wednesday" remains a fan favorite and comes in #3 with 57.82M hours viewed.

[01/17/23 - 11:02 AM]
Meet the Farmers in Search of True Love in America's Heartland on the New Unscripted Dating Series "Farmer Wants a Wife" Premiering Wednesday, March 8, on FOX
The all-new unscripted dating show, hosted by Jennifer Nettles, follows four hard-working farmers - Ryan Black, Allen Foster, Hunter Grayson and Landon Heaton - in search of real, lasting love.

[01/17/23 - 09:19 AM]
ESPN Unveils Three May Game Selections for its 2023 "Sunday Night Baseball" Slate
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Mookie Betts will visit the San Diego Padres and Xander Bogaerts as the two former World Champion Boston Red Sox teammates square off on May 7.

[01/17/23 - 09:04 AM]
Video: Hulu Original Series "Animaniacs" Season Three Trailer and Key Art Debut
The final season premieres with all 10 episodes on February 17 on Hulu.

[01/17/23 - 09:01 AM]
The Bulldogs Are Back - "Shoresy" Season 2 Coming Soon
Hulu confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[01/17/23 - 09:00 AM]
"The Drew Barrymore Show" Renewed Through 2023-2024 Season
CBS Stations anchor the show in major markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

[01/17/23 - 08:46 AM]
"Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always" - A Scripted, Stand-Alone 30th Anniversary Special Premiering April 19 - Will Reunite Some of the Franchise's Most Beloved Rangers
Original stars David Yost, Walter E. Jones, and Barbara Goodson aka the voice of Rita Repulsa are among the featured talent.

[01/17/23 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina's most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unraveling of their legacy.

[01/17/23 - 08:04 AM]
Video: The Looney Tunes Ring in Year of the Rabbit with a Special Cartoonito "Bugs Bunny Builders" Lunar New Year Short
Debuting today across US and APAC, "Bugs Bunny Builders" preschool series released a two-minute short celebrating Lunar New Year.

[01/17/23 - 08:01 AM]
Universal Pictures "Violent Night" to Stream Exclusively on Peacock January 20
From 87North, the bare-knuckle producers of Nobody, John Wick, Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2, Bullet Train and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw comes a coal-dark holiday action-comedy that says you should always bet on red.

[01/17/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" - Cast Announcement - Netflix
Couples who prove their compatibility gain the power to make or break other matches in this strategic and seductive dating competition.

[01/17/23 - 07:00 AM]
Video: "Meet Me in Paris" Official Trailer Out Now - A Roku Original Film
Three real women follow the script and write their own endings in a first-of-its-kind reality rom-com and Roku Original Film from Hello Sunshine and Cinestar.

[01/17/23 - 06:01 AM]
WME, WCM, WML and Trinity Entertainment Premiere New Music TV Series "Melody" on Prime Video
The 13-episode musical series stars Warner Music Latina artists Yas Gagliardi as Melody and Sarah Lenore as Layla.

[01/17/23 - 05:03 AM]
Series Premiere of HBO Drama "The Last of Us" Draws 4.7 Million Viewers Sunday Night
Sunday night viewership for an HBO series typically represents 20%-40% of the show's total gross audience per episode.

[01/16/23 - 10:01 PM]
Video: "Class" - Official Trailer - Netflix India
Three students from a poor neighborhood join an exclusive high school for Delhi elite where dark secrets and rumors ultimately lead to murder.

[01/16/23 - 06:49 PM]
Video: Disney+ Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Upcoming Season 3 of "Star Wars: The Mandalorian"
The journeys of the Mandalorian through the Star Wars galaxy continue.

[01/16/23 - 04:54 PM]
Three New Series Coming to PBS Voices in January & February
Funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), each series aims to grow digital production capacity at respective PBS member stations and introduce audiences to a diverse array of stories from across the country.

[01/16/23 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Takes K-Content to New Heights with 2023 Slate
Fans are set to rejoice with the return of highly anticipated series "Sweet Home," "D.P.," and "The Glory" this year.

[01/16/23 - 03:03 PM]
New Series "Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein" Premieres Wednesdays Beginning April 26 at 10 P.M. ET on PBS
The subjects of the series' eight episodes are Fenway Park, the Hollywood Sign, the Gadsden Flag, the American Cowboy, the Statue of Liberty, the American Bald Eagle, Stone Mountain, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

[01/16/23 - 11:28 AM]
"The Great American Recipe" Returns with a New Season of Creative Home Cooks From Across the Country
Alejandra Ramos returns as host and renowned chefs Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot are back as judges and mentors for Season 2.

[01/16/23 - 11:07 AM]
PBS and "American Experience" Announce Two Documentaries That Explore the Legacy of Efforts to Integrate Public Schools in 1970s America
"Boston School Battle" viscerally captures the class tensions and racial violence that met the city's decision to use busing to end school segregation; and "The Harvest" is a personal and powerful look at Leland, Mississippi's attempts to desegregate its schools.

[01/16/23 - 11:06 AM]
PBS Kids Announces New Animated Series, "Lyla in the Loop," Premiering Early 2024
The show stars Lyla, a dynamic 7-year-old Black girl, her close-knit family, fantastical blue sidekick Stu, and a host of relatable and quirky characters living in her community, who together spotlight creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills while working collaboratively with others.

[01/16/23 - 11:05 AM]
PBS Kids Announces "Weather Hunters," New Animated STEM Series from Al Roker Entertainment
The main character is 8-year-old Lily Hunter, a weather detective who shares her investigations with her family, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker.

[01/16/23 - 11:04 AM]
New Ken Burns Film Explores History of the American Buffalo
The new two-part, four-hour film, directed by Ken Burns, will premiere on October 16 and 17.

[01/16/23 - 11:03 AM]
PBS Announces New Phase of Filmmaker Initiative to Bring Opportunities to Dynamic and Diverse Creators at Various Career Stages
The announcement also included details on new measures as part of a larger Diverse Voices Initiative to support the careers of early and mid-career filmmakers from underrepresented communities to further diversify public media.

[01/16/23 - 11:02 AM]
Nova Launches "Climate Across America" Campaign
The series is working with 10 public media stations and students in classrooms to produce and distribute climate-focused content, rolling out in spring 2023.

[01/16/23 - 11:01 AM]
PBS Announces Unprecedented Multiyear Commitment to Environmental and Climate Programming
The comprehensive effort marks a bold commitment to bring together the very best in science, history and news programming in 2023 and beyond.

[01/16/23 - 09:08 AM]
The WNET Group, Latino Public Broadcasting and NGL Collective to Present "American Historia with John Leguizamo," Premiering Tuesday, August 29 on PBS
Inspired by Leguizamo's own multi-faceted style, each episode will combine cultural travel segments as well as entertaining interstitials, unveiling Leguizamo's passionate revelations about his favorite Latino figures.

[01/16/23 - 07:34 AM]
Meet the Men of TLC's "MILF Manor"
Stay tuned for new episodes every Sunday night at 10:00/9:00c on TLC and stream the same day on discovery+.

[01/16/23 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "In Love All Over Again" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Ever since they met, Irene and Julio have been falling in love, splitting up, and then trying again. Will they ever find their happy ending?

[01/15/23 - 11:16 AM]
Video: NBCUniversal's TCA Show Panel Trailers
"Magnum PI, "Night Court", "Grand Crew," "American Auto," "The Ark" and "Poker Face" are among the featured offerings.

[01/15/23 - 09:31 AM]
E! Sets Premiere Dates for Three New Original Romantic Comedies
"Why Can't My Life Be a Rom-Com?" kicks things off on Sunday, February 19 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/15/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Chucky" Renewed for a Third Season and "Reginald the Vampire" for Second Season
"Chucky" ranks as a top-10 drama cable for 2022 in the 18-49 demo (L+7).

[01/14/23 - 01:45 PM]
Disney's Onyx Collective Presents Hulu Original "The 1619 Project" and Original Dramedy "Unprisoned" at the Television Critics Association Winter 2023 Press Tour
The company also announced today the pilot pickup of scripted comedy "1266" as well as the straight-to-series greenlight for the three-part docu-series "Black Twitter."

[01/14/23 - 09:01 AM]
Hulu Presents Upcoming Original Series "History of the World, Part II," "Up Here," "Tiny Beautiful Things," and "Saint X" at the 2023 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour
Newly announced: limited series "Tiny Beautiful Things" will premiere Friday, April 7.

[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.







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[12/04/25 - 01:31 PM]
Heroes Rise Together! Disney+ Original Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Official Branded Merchandise Now Available
Inspired by the series' rich storytelling, the dedicated e-commerce store will feature a wide variety of Camp Half-Blood-themed merchandise tailored for enthusiasts of the acclaimed series.

[12/04/25 - 12:56 PM]
Video: HBO Releases Official Trailer for the Original Drama Series "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," Debuting January 18
From the world of Westeros comes an endearing tale centered on the adventures of an unexpected duo.

[12/04/25 - 12:07 PM]
Video: "Mo' Waffles" - Official Trailer - Tubi Original
When a hip hop legend vanishes before his waffle joint's opening, his oddball crew must crack the case, wondering if one of them could be the culprit.

[12/04/25 - 12:00 PM]
Video: A New Generation of Camp Rockers Vie to Become the Opening Act for Connect 3 in First "Camp Rock 3" Teaser
The teaser includes a first look at the Jonas Brothers' return as Connect 3 and the new generation of campers joining the iconic franchise.

[12/04/25 - 11:02 AM]
"The Masked Singer" Returns with an All-New Season of Epic Themes and Massive Unmaskings on FOX!
Season 14 takes its beloved themed episodes to new heights, celebrating some of the most recognizable and nostalgic moments in pop culture history.

[12/04/25 - 11:01 AM]
Video: AMC Networks Debuts Official Trailer for Sports Docuseries "Rise of the 49ers," Narrated by Executive Producer Tom Brady
The limited series event, exploring the dramatic and iconic run of the San Francisco 49ers during the '80s and early '90s, premieres with the first two episodes on Sunday, February 1 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by the remaining two episodes on Monday, February 2 at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

[12/04/25 - 10:39 AM]
Meryl Streep, Jon Batiste, Kathryn Hahn, Regina Hall, Parker Posey, Zachary Quinto, Kelly Ripa and Adam Scott to Present Honors in the 19th Annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute"
This year, the third annual CNN Heroes Legacy Award will continue the new tradition of honoring not-so-everyday people dedicated to a lifetime of service by recognizing Robert Redford with a special tribute and appearance by former Vice President Al Gore accepting the award on behalf of the Redford family.

[12/04/25 - 10:31 AM]
"The Hunting Wives" Season 2 Adds Kim Matula and Alex Fitzalan
The duo joins previously announced returning cast members Brittany Snow, Malin Akerman, Jaime Ray Newman, Dermot Mulroney, Evan Jonigkeit, George Ferrier, Karen Rodriguez, Hunter Emery, and Branton Box.

[12/04/25 - 10:28 AM]
"A CNN Special Event: Roy Wood Jr.'s Very Very Very Merry Holiday Special" Airs Sunday, December 14 at 8pm ET on CNN
Filmed in front of a live audience in the nation's capital, Wood Jr. will dive into the joy, and occasional chaos, of the holiday season with his signature blend of sharp wit and warm humor.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
The World Knew Him as Dirty John: New Documentary Series Exposes the Real John Meehan
From Bunim/Murray Productions, a Banijay Americas company, and Empress Films, director Emma Cooper and executive producers Julie Pizzi, Jesse Daniels, and Melissa G. Moore, comes the definitive documentary series of the man behind the myth.

[12/04/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Hularious Original "Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts"
The latest special in the Hularious stand-up slate premieres Friday, December 19 on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US, and on Disney+ internationally.

[12/04/25 - 09:41 AM]
Hallmark Media Announces That Matthew Lawrence and TLC's Chilli Will Host an All-New, Original Series "Second Chance Love"
The all-new, unscripted series gives five couples, ranging from their 30's to 70's and who dated 5 to 40 years ago, a second chance to reconnect with the one who got away against the backdrop of a romantic Italian resort.

[12/04/25 - 09:32 AM]
Food Network Will Kick Off 2026 with a Fresh New Competition Series, "Baking Championship: Next Gen"
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown are the hosts and judges of the series, due on Monday, January 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[12/04/25 - 09:31 AM]
First Look - Bert Kreischer Stars in Netflix's "Free Bert"
The new scripted comedy series, starring Bert Kreischer, premieres on Netflix in January 2026.

[12/04/25 - 09:06 AM]
PBS and WETA Announce Four-Part Documentary "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Premiere February 3, 2026
Black and Jewish Americans began on fundamentally different footing, but by the early 20th century, they were drawn together by entrenched racism and rising antisemitism.