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[08/26/21 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 26
Updates include: Jimmi Simpson, John Noble bound for "Star Trek: Prodigy"; Tony Curran joins the cast of The CW's "Flash"; and Peacock's "Intergalactic" canceled after one season.

[08/26/21 - 03:19 PM]
Video: ABC Releases an Extended First Look at New Drama Series "Queens"
Starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, "Queens" follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world.

[08/26/21 - 03:18 PM]
For Its Milestone 30th Season, "Dancing with the Stars" Reveals Its First Two Celebrity Contestants, Suni Lee and Jojo Siwa
Lee and Siwa will appear on ABC's "Good Morning America" for their first sit-down interview tomorrow, August 27, and again when the remaining cast is revealed Wednesday, September 8.

[08/26/21 - 03:17 PM]
"Big Sky" Holds Surprises for Season Two
In true "Big Sky" fashion, last fall's No. 1 new series returned to ABC's Summer TCA Virtual Press Conferences with a surprise when fan favorite John Carroll Lynch joined the panel to announce he would be returning for season two.

[08/26/21 - 03:16 PM]
"The Wonder Years" Takes ABC's Comedy Lineup Down Memory Lane with Original Cast Takeover on Wednesday, Oct. 13
The night of nostalgia will kick off with a guest appearance by Dan Lauria (Jack Arnold) on "The Goldbergs," followed by a nod to the iconic theme song originally covered by Joe Cocker in the all-new "The Wonder Years."

[08/26/21 - 02:04 PM]
FOX Sports Unveils 2021 College Football On-Air Roster
Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt and Jenny Taft reunite for the fifth consecutive year to call "Big Noon Saturday," the network's biggest game of the week at 12:00 PM ET.

[08/26/21 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Schumacher" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Through exclusive interviews and archival footage, this documentary traces an intimate portrait of seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher.

[08/26/21 - 01:41 PM]
Lights, Camera, Action: "The Conners" Is Going Live! Season Four to Debut with Live Premiere Episode Wednesday, Sept. 22, on ABC
The cast of "The Conners" will perform live for both the East and West Coast broadcasts of the season four premiere episode.

[08/26/21 - 01:35 PM]
Emmy Award Nominee Jon Lovitz Stars in Tubi Summer Original "Tales of a Fifth Grade Robin Hood," as Part of Back-to-School Programming, Premiering Friday, August 27
After a young boy (Chase Brown) in an under-funded school discovers the Vice Principal (Lovitz) is stealing money from fundraisers and lives in a mansion, he and his friends decide to get back that money and put where it belongs: in the classroom.

[08/26/21 - 01:19 PM]
Video: "Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol" - Official Trailer 2 - Peacock Original
The series follows the early adventures of young Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who must solve a series of deadly puzzles to save his kidnapped mentor and thwart a chilling global conspiracy.

[08/26/21 - 01:18 PM]
Black Filmmakers Shift Pain to Progress as 8:46 Films Make Television Debut on Monday, August 30
Originally debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival, four new 8:46 Films are the latest installment of P&G's Widen The Screen initiative.

[08/26/21 - 12:56 PM]
The New Season of Top-Rated Syndicated Talk Show "Live with Kelly and Ryan" Begins Monday, Sept. 6
"Live" begins the new season fresh off of wrapping up 2020-2021 as the top syndicated talk show across all key Nielsen measures - Households, Total Viewers and Women 25-54.

[08/26/21 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases All-New "A.P. Bio" Season 4 Spot Featuring Guest Star Joe Manganiello
Season four of the critically acclaimed Peacock Original comedy will launch on Thursday, September 2.

[08/26/21 - 11:54 AM]
BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios' New Scripted Series "All the Queen's Men" Set Inside the Thrilling World of Male Exotic Dancing in Atlanta Premieres Thursday, September 9th Exclusively on BET+
Based on the popular book "Ladies Night," created by actor Christian Keyes, whom also serves as a writer for the series, the one-hour drama centers around the life of Marilyn "Madam" DeVille, played by Eva Marcille.

[08/26/21 - 11:14 AM]
Lifetime Unveils Full Fall Schedule Featuring Top Names All Season Long
As summer comes to an end, Lifetime ensures the fall is full of excitement with new premieres every weekend, starting on Labor Day, with the premiere of "Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace."

[08/26/21 - 11:00 AM]
Catch Eight New Episodes of the IMDb TV Original Series "Leverage: Redemption" on October 8
In the brand-new episodes, the Leverage team finds itself up against a rival organization that embodies the system the team works so hard to take down.

[08/26/21 - 10:19 AM]
The 2021 "BET Hip Hop Awards" Returns Tuesday, October 5, from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA
The official 2021 "BET Hip Hop Awards" nominations, selected by a voting academy of esteemed music industry insiders, performers and presenters are to be announced at a later date.

[08/26/21 - 10:07 AM]
FX Sets Cast for "Under the Banner of Heaven"
Sam Worthington, Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell, Billy Howle, Gil Birmingham, Adelaide Clemens, Rory Culkin, Seth Numrich, Chloe Pirrie, Sandra Seacat and Christopher Heyerdahl will join previously announced leads Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones.

[08/26/21 - 10:07 AM]
Rihanna's "Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3" Returns Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video Worldwide September 24
The latest installment will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide beginning Friday, September 24.

[08/26/21 - 10:03 AM]
UFO Docuseries "Unidentified with Demi Lovato," to Stream September 30 on Peacock
The unscripted series follows Lovato and their skeptical best friend Matthew and their sister Dallas, as they search for the truth about the UFO phenomena.

[08/26/21 - 09:53 AM]
Video: "Maradona: Blessed Dream" - Official Trailer - Prime Video Spain
The project is a biography authorized by Diego Armando Maradona himself.

[08/26/21 - 09:31 AM]
"The Circus" Returns to Showtime Sunday, September 19 at 8 PM ET/PT
The acclaimed weekly docu-series, now in its sixth season and nominated this year for two Emmy Awards, is hosted by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner and Jennifer Palmieri.

[08/26/21 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Chicago Party Aunt" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Chicago Party Aunt Diane is an idolized troublemaker with a talent for avoiding adulthood - and a soft spot for her soul-searching nephew.

[08/26/21 - 09:30 AM]
Nickelodeon Sets Date for New Buddy Comedy Series Starring That Girl Lay Lay, Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The series follows Lay Lay (Alaya "That Girl Lay Lay" High), an avatar from a personal affirmation app that magically comes to life, and her best friend Sadie (Gabrielle Nevaeh Green) as they navigate life as teenagers and discover who they truly are.

[08/26/21 - 09:04 AM]
ABC Announces the Star-Studded Lineup Taking a Spin for Season Two of "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune"
Anthony Anderson, Laverne Cox, Tori Spelling, Jason Alexander and Tituss Burgess are among the featured contestants.

[08/26/21 - 09:03 AM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Returns for Its 13th Season with Four New Guest Sharks Diving Into the Tank for the First Time
Emma Grede, CEO and co-founder of Good American and founding partner of SKIMS; Kevin Hart, actor, investor and entrepreneur; Peter Jones, the sole remaining original Dragon on the BBC's "Dragons' Den"; and Nirav Tolia, co-founder of Nextdoor, will appear individually.

[08/26/21 - 09:02 AM]
ABC News and Disney Parks to Produce "The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World," A Celebration of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, Airing Friday, Oct. 1, on ABC
Hosted by Disney Legend and moderator of ABC's "The View," Whoopi Goldberg, the two-hour program will feature spectacular visuals and musical performances.

[08/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Intrusion" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After a deadly home invasion at a couple's new dream house, the traumatized wife searches for answers - and learns the real danger is just beginning.

[08/26/21 - 09:01 AM]
ABC's New Courtroom Comedy, "Judge Steve Harvey" (working title), Is in Session
The judge, the jury and the star of the series, Steve Harvey, will welcome a variety of conflicts and characters to his courtroom - from small claims to big disputes and everything in between.

[08/26/21 - 08:57 AM]
Video: Disney+ Releases New Trailer and Key Art for Pixar Animation Studios' "Dug Days" Premiering September 1
The shorts follow the humorous misadventures of Dug, the lovable dog from Disney and Pixar's Oscar(R)-winning feature film "Up" whose high-tech collar translates his thoughts into speech.

[08/26/21 - 08:42 AM]
It's the Most Revved Up Season Yet! "Jay Leno's Garage" Season 6 Premieres Wednesday, September 22 at 10 PM ET/PT on CNBC
Jay shifts gears this season with superstar friends including Tiffany Haddish, Kelly Clarkson, James Corden, Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher, Michael Strahan, Margaret Cho, Trevor Noah, Kevin Bacon, Rick Ross, Ray Liotta, Scott Eastwood, Tim Allen, Sebastian Maniscalco, Offset, Cedric the Entertainer, Sugar Ray Leonard, Jeff Gordon, James Brolin, and more.

[08/26/21 - 08:35 AM]
Jada Pinkett Smith Will Executive Produce Netflix Documentary Series About History's Most Iconic African Queens
Season 1 will cover Cleopatra, one of history's most powerful yet misunderstood women; while Season 2 will cover Njinga, the fearless 17th century warrior queen of Matamba and Ndongo.

[08/26/21 - 08:30 AM]
Robert Irvine Returns with New Season of "Dinner: Impossible"
Back with new episodes of the fan-favorite series, "Dinner: Impossible" combines action-packed culinary missions with heartwarming emotion that has endeared Robert to a new generation of viewers.

[08/26/21 - 08:00 AM]
"The Baby-Sitters Club" Season 2 Premieres Monday, October 11 on Netflix
Based on the best-selling book series by Ann M. Martin, "The Baby-Sitters Club" is a contemporary dramedy that follows the friendship and adventures of seven friends as they start their own babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Connecticut.

[08/26/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Power of the Dog" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Charismatic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe in those around him. When his brother brings home a new wife and her son, Phil torments them until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

[08/26/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "The Circle" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Netflix
A fresh crew of flirts, fibbers and honest allies join the Circle - and navigate new twists and turns - in hopes of winning this season's cash prize.

[08/26/21 - 05:46 AM]
Prime Video to Launch UK Amazon Original Comedy Series "Backstage with Katherine Ryan"
The star-studded line-up includes: Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Judi Love, Ivo Graham, Jo Brand, Nish Kumar, Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones, Rob Beckett, Sue Perkins, Tom Allen, Michelle de Swarte, Jimmy Carr, Desiree Burch, Seann Walsh, Nick Mohammed, Sarah Millican, Joanne McNally, Russell Kane, Geoff Norcott, and Darren Harriott.

[08/26/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Following a year of lockdown, Hilary can't wait for Jack to take Michael away on a last journey, but this time they're staying close to home in the UK.

[08/26/21 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Sounds Like Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Just as Maca's career reaches an inflection point, the enigmatic ex who broke her heart reappears in Madrid and she turns to her friends for support.

[08/26/21 - 02:02 AM]
(Re)Start Your Engines - "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" Will Return in 2022
Netflix confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[08/26/21 - 01:57 AM]
A Second Season of James May's Travelogue Will Film in the U.S. and Launch on Amazon Prime Video Next Year
Following the success of "Our Man in Japan," "James May: Our Man in the USA" will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in 2022 in over 240 countries and territories.

[08/25/21 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 25
Updates include: "The Flash's" season opening stunt to feature various Arrowverse visitors; Jacob Anderson to lead AMC's "Interview with the Vampire"; and "Supergirl" finale to feature trio of alums.

[08/25/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Call My Agent: Bollywood" - Announcement - Aahana Kumra, Ayush Mehra, Rajat Kapoor, Soni Razdan
Calling everyone to let them know that "Call My Agent: Bollywood" is coming soon, only on Netflix.

[08/25/21 - 09:01 PM]
Video: "Bangkok Breaking" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Struggling to earn a living in Bangkok, a man joins an emergency rescue service and realizes he must unravel a citywide conspiracy.

[08/25/21 - 03:11 PM]
BET Continues Its Winning Ratings Streak with Over 2.6 Million Total Viewers Tuning in to the Midseason Finale of "Tyler Perry's Sistas" Season Three and "The Tyler Perry Show: The Sistas After-Show Edition" Last Wednesday Night
BET and Tyler Perry now have the top three scripted series on cable this season with African Americans 18-49.

[08/25/21 - 01:02 PM]
Another Helping of "Cake" - FXX's Weekly Short-Form Showcase Returns Thursday, September 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
Both the weekly showcase and individual programs will also be available to FX subscribers through FXNOW, and streaming the next day via FX on Hulu.

[08/25/21 - 01:00 PM]
Fox Corporation Makes Strategic Investment in Eluvio and Selects Eluvio as Platform for Blockchain Creative Labs, FOX Entertainment and Bento Box Entertainment's Recently Launched NFT Business
Fox Corporation's investment marks the completion of Eluvio's Series A round at a valuation of $100 million.

[08/25/21 - 01:00 PM]
CBS Partners with the American Red Cross to Put the "Do" in Donation - With a Campaign to Inspire Action in Support of the Organization's Widespread Life-Saving Efforts
Tonight (August 25) on "Big Brother," a special segment will involve the Houseguests working together in support of the Red Cross.

[08/25/21 - 12:47 PM]
Blood Is Thicker... and Deadlier Than Water in the Latest HLN Original Series "Vengeance: Killer Families", Premiering Sunday, September 12 @ 9PM ET/PT
This edition explores the shocking revelations of parents, children, in-laws, and other close relatives who murder members of their own family.

[08/25/21 - 12:15 PM]
Season Three of "Tamron Hall" Will Premiere Monday, Sept. 6
The first weeks of season three are packed with can't-miss conversations you will only see on "Tamron Hall," premiering with two hotly debated school topics: kids wearing masks and the teaching of critical race theory.







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[05/08/24 - 11:30 AM]
Video: "The Killing Kind" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"The Killing Kind" centers on a barrister, named Ingrid Lewis (Emma Appleton), who defends John Webster (Colin Morgan) against stalking charges, only for Webster to turn on her.

[05/08/24 - 11:02 AM]
MTV's "Teen Mom: The Next Chapter" Returns Thursday, May 30th at 8PM ET/PT with Mackenzie McKee Joining the Cast and Jenelle Evans Making a Special Appearance
Catelynn Baltierra, Jade Cline, Cheyenne Davis, Briana DeJesus, Ashley Jones, Maci McKinney, Leah Messer and Amber Portwood return for the new season.

[05/08/24 - 11:01 AM]
Jo Koy Returns to Netflix with New Comedy Special, Live from Brooklyn
"Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn" will premiere globally on Netflix on June 4.

[05/08/24 - 10:09 AM]
A New Comedy Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Has Been Picked Up to Series at Peacock
The Untitled Daniels/Koman project is a new mockumentary series set in the same universe as NBC's Emmy Award-winning hit series "The Office."

[05/08/24 - 09:30 AM]
"Disney Jr.'s Ariel" to Make a Splash Thursday, June 27
Set in the Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young mermaid princess Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris) as she embarks on underwater adventures with her family and friends.

[05/08/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Toughest Forces on Earth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Three adventurous veterans train alongside some of the world's most elite military units, getting an inside look at their tactics and weaponry.

[05/08/24 - 09:00 AM]
HBO Original Concert Special "Gaga Chromatica Ball" Debuts May 25
In front of a sold-out crowd of 52,000 people, 13-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Lady Gaga delivers a career-defining performance at Los Angeles's Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour.

[05/08/24 - 08:53 AM]
She's Back & Stronger Than Ever! Prime Video Reveals Premiere Date for "Betty la Fea, The Story Continues"
The new series, due on July 19, will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/08/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Hulu Original Series "The Kardashians" Season Five
Just when you think life can't get any faster in the Kardashian Jenner family, they punch it into overdrive.

[05/08/24 - 08:11 AM]
Scott Brothers Entertainment Announces Premiere Date For Trixie Mattel's "Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home"
The limited series premieres June 1 on Max, with new episodes debuting weekly through June 22.

[05/08/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Perfect Match" Season 2 - Cast Announcement - Netflix
Netflix reality show alumni look for lasting love and test their connections in a dating competition - but only one pair will be named the perfect match.

[05/08/24 - 08:01 AM]
ID Sets US Premiere Date for Highly Anticipated Documentary "Spacey Unmasked"
Featuring first-hand accounts from multiple men who have previously not shared their stories publicly, "Spacey Unmasked" will premiere Monday, May 13 on ID and will be available to stream on Max.

[05/08/24 - 08:01 AM]
Marvel Studios and ILM Immersive Announce "What If...? an Immersive Story," Coming Exclusively to Apple Vision Pro
Fans will be invited to step inside the Multiverse like never before and have the chance to dive into an immersive, narrative-driven and innovative story in mixed reality.

[05/08/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Apple Original Films Unveils Trailer for "Fancy Dance"
"Fancy Dance" will premiere in select theaters on June 21, ahead of its global debut on Apple TV+ on June 28.

[05/08/24 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Acorn TV's Hit Crime Drama "My Life Is Murder" Releases Official Trailer and All-New Photos Ahead of Season 4 Premiere
The eight-episode season debuts with two episodes on Monday, June 17 on Acorn TV and BBC America in the US, and the season will continue every Monday on both platforms, ending with a two-episode finale.