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[01/20/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 20
Updates include: Netflix confirms "Squid Game" to return for second season; NBC gives status on off-cycle pilots; and ABC's "Pooch Perfect," NBC's "Small Fortune" among latest unscripted cancellations.

[01/20/22 - 02:07 PM]
Apple TV+ Lands Epic Godzilla and Titans Original Television Series Based on Legendary's Monsterverse
The untitled series explores one family's journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch.

[01/20/22 - 01:35 PM]
CNN Announces Full 2022 CNN Original Series Slate to Air on the Cable Network
In recognition of the annual Presidents' Day holiday, "LBJ: Triumph and Tragedy" premieres over two consecutive nights with back-to-back episodes on Sunday, February 20 and Monday, February 21.

[01/20/22 - 01:02 PM]
Sophia Bush Reunites with Her "One Tree Hill" Co-Stars Hilarie Burton and Bethany Joy Lenz, on an Upcoming Episode of the New Medical Drama "Good Sam," on CBS
Burton and Lenz will play sisters, Gretchen and Amy Taylor, respectively, who cross paths with Dr. Sam Griffith (Bush) when Amy is admitted as a patient at Detroit's Lakeshore Sentinel Hospital.

[01/20/22 - 12:42 PM]
This February Stream Ayesha and Stephen Curry's Celebrity Couple Game Show "About Last Night," Season Two Premiere of "Raised By Wolves," Steven Soderbergh's "Kimi" Starring Zoe Kravitz and More on HBO Max
February brings a diverse array of storytelling for all fans including new original content, as well as a spectacular line-up of highly anticipated unscripted series, international sci-fi thrillers, animation cult classics and more.

[01/20/22 - 12:33 PM]
A Tale of Two Americas: Showtime Premieres Provocative New Docu-Series Exploring the History of Race - "everything's gonna be all white"
Directed by Emmy nominee Sacha Jenkins, the first part of the docu-series will premiere on-air on Friday, February 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/20/22 - 12:03 PM]
Robert Irvine and Jon Taffer Compete in a Dinner-Takes-All Battle on New discovery+ Series "Restaurant Rivals: Irvine vs. Taffer"
All episodes will be available to stream on Thursday, March 3 on discovery+.

[01/20/22 - 12:02 PM]
discovery+ and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network Present "Profiled: The Black Man" from Executive Producer Tina Knowles-Lawson
The series will premiere on Saturday, February 12, exclusively on discovery+, with new one-hour episodes available to discovery+ subscribers every Saturday through March 5.

[01/20/22 - 11:59 AM]
HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Returns February 20
Last year, the series won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Series as well as Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, both for the sixth year in a row.

[01/20/22 - 11:31 AM]
discovery+ Announces February Programming Slate
In the new series "Million Dollar Wheels," a group of luxury car dealers bring viewers under the hood of an industry where millions of dollars are on the line for high-end clients with big demands.

[01/20/22 - 11:11 AM]
New Team, New Alliances and Deep-Rooted Grudges Fuel Intense All-New Season of the MotorTrend+ Hit Series "Fastest Cars in the Dirty South"
Grudge racing is a high stakes, competitive world where fabricators and mechanics push cars to the limit so drivers can speed down closed tracks at 140 miles per hour in hot pursuit of bragging rights and cold hard cash.

[01/20/22 - 11:00 AM]
Season 5 of "Gomorrah" Debuts January 27 on HBO Max
For the first time in the U.S., the entire fifth and final season of the critically acclaimed Max Original will be available for streaming.

[01/20/22 - 11:00 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins Paramount+ Original Series "Fatal Attraction"
Jackson will star as Dan Gallagher, the object of his lover's (Lizzy Caplan) obsession after a brief affair.

[01/20/22 - 10:43 AM]
"Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend" Coming to Netflix in 2022
The legendary "Iron Chef" series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all.

[01/20/22 - 10:30 AM]
The CW Renews Three Hit Alternative Series for 2022-23 Broadcast Season
"Penn & Teller: Fool Us," "Masters of Illusion" and "World's Funniest Animals" are all due back.

[01/20/22 - 10:00 AM]
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: All-Time Classics," Hosted by CBS Sports' Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah, Star of CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," to Be Broadcast Tuesday, Feb. 8 on CBS
In the special, now in its 21st year, Ruah and Esiason will count down their top 10 all-time classic commercials, leaving it up to America to choose the ultimate winner between the top two spots in a LIVE vote.

[01/20/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy"
All three episodes of the Amazon Original series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, February 4 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[01/20/22 - 09:35 AM]
Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg Return as Hosts of Puppy Bowl and Raise the Stakes by Adding Coaching to Their Duties
"I'm honored to be co-hosting the only sporting event on the planet guaranteed to raise the 'woof', with the magnificent Martha Stewart!", said Snoop Dogg.

[01/20/22 - 09:31 AM]
Spellbinding Psychological Thriller "Angela Black" to Premiere Exclusively on Spectrum on Monday, February 7
All six-episodes of the psychological thriller will drop in its entirety exclusively on Spectrum (available on-demand, free and without ads) on Monday, February 7.

[01/20/22 - 09:04 AM]
discovery+ Announces New Hub to Showcase Black Voices All Year Round
The hub will live on the platform year-round with curated series, documentaries, and specials that will take viewers on an educational, entertaining and exploratory journey through stories of empowerment and entrepreneurship, love and relationships, real estate and design, history and investigation, food and lifestyle, and more.

[01/20/22 - 09:00 AM]
New Episode of "Let's Make a Deal Primetime" Airs Wednesday, Jan. 26, with the Biggest Prizes in the Show's History
The special's amazing prizes include dream trips to Portugal, Croatia and Greece, a Mercedes-Benz SUV, and a 2022 Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder, worth over $347,000!

[01/20/22 - 09:00 AM]
Dust Off Your "Hug-Suits," Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for the Highly Anticipated Second Season of the Hit Half-Hour Comedy Series "Upload"
The seven-episode second season, due on March 11, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[01/20/22 - 08:45 AM]
Peacock Announces Recurring Cast for Highly Anticipated Drama Series "Bel-Air"
Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Joe Holt, Scottie Thompson, Jon Beavers, Tyler Barnhardt and Charlie Hall are all bound for the series.

[01/20/22 - 08:03 AM]
A Series Inspired by the Award-Winning Book "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander, Is Set for Disney+
"The Crossover" introduces teen brothers Josh and JB Bell, widely considered basketball phenomenon.

[01/20/22 - 08:02 AM]
"Barrett-Jackson Live: Scottsdale" Celebrates 50th Anniversary with 38 Hours of Live Programming on FYI and the History Channel
This year's Scottsdale auction features one of the most spectacular collector car dockets ever, along with celebrity appearances and charitable auctions.

[01/20/22 - 08:01 AM]
discovery+ Shock Docs Specials "Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill" and "Alien Abduction: Travis Walton" Reexamine the Most Famous Reports of Close Encounters of the Fourth Kind
Both specials stream on discovery+ on Friday, February 18.

[01/20/22 - 08:00 AM]
HGTV Taps MotorTrend's Fearless, Multitalented Cristy Lee for Newly Greenlit Home Renovation Series "Steal This House" (wt)
In her new series slated to premiere in late 2022, Cristy will prove to clients that it's worth the risk to buy low and spend high, but it must be done while staying within budget.

[01/20/22 - 08:00 AM]
Video: "The Sky Is Everywhere" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
Tucked among the magical redwood trees of Northern California and surrounded by her grandmother's gargantuan roses, 17-year-old Lennie Walker, a radiant musical prodigy, struggles with overwhelming grief following the sudden loss of her older sister, Bailey.

[01/20/22 - 07:05 AM]
Peacock to Launch 24/7 Local News Channels from NBC Owned Television Stations
Beginning today, all users have 24/7 free access to the award-winning coverage from NBC 5 Chicago (WMAQ), NBC 10 Philadelphia (WCAU), NBC10 Boston (WBTS) and New England Cable Network (NECN), and NBC 6 Miami (WTVJ).

[01/20/22 - 07:04 AM]
Disney+ Premiere of National Geographic Documentary Films' "Torn" Set for February 4th
The film, called a "cinematic gift" by RogerEbert.com, captures the Lowe-Ankers' intense personal journey through love and loss with eldest son, Max, behind the lens.

[01/20/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Fistful of Vengeance" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A revenge mission becomes a fight to save the world from an ancient threat when superpowered assassin Kai tracks a killer to Bangkok.

[01/20/22 - 06:34 AM]
Fareed Zakaria to Host New Original Series on CNN+
Filmed in a cinematic style that weaves rare archival footage with engaging contemporary interviews, "Flashpoints" is a new CNN Original Series, expected to begin streaming as an anthology later in 2022.

[01/20/22 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Debuts its First Adult Animated Scripted Series, "Doomlands," on Jan. 28 on The Roku Channel
The series looks at the life of the infamous Danny Doom and aspiring bartender, Lhandi, as they sling beers across a hellish wasteland in their mobile pub: The Oasis.

[01/19/22 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 19
Updates include: ABC's "L.A. Law" revival casts trio; Chase Sui Wonders to star in Apple's "City on Fire"; and Fra Fee, Briana Middleton board "Beauty and the Beast" prequel series at Disney+.

[01/19/22 - 03:00 PM]
Anime Adaptation of Beloved Sega Video Game, "Shenmue the Animation" Set to Premiere on Adult Swim and Crunchyroll February 5, 2022
The English dubbed version will air in North America on Toonami, Adult Swim's signature anime block, and Crunchyroll will stream the subtitled version worldwide outside of Japan and China.

[01/19/22 - 02:48 PM]
ESPN's MegaCast Draws More Than 23.1 Million Viewers for the Los Angeles Rams' Decisive Victory Over the Arizona Cardinals
The audience peaked at 27.9 million viewers as the Rams led 21-0 in the second quarter (9:30 - 9:45 p.m.).

[01/19/22 - 02:22 PM]
discovery+ Speeds Ahead with Famed Luxury Car Company Radford Motors in New Two-Hour Special, "Radford Returns"
The two-hour special follows the rebirth of the iconic British car company at the hands of a team of car enthusiasts, each tasked with recreating their own version of Lotus' Type 62, a high-performing sports vehicle.

[01/19/22 - 12:33 PM]
"America's Got Talent: Extreme" Will Premiere Monday, Feb. 21 on NBC
The previously scheduled "American Song Contest" will now launch on Monday, March 21.

[01/19/22 - 12:31 PM]
TLC, The Definitive Destination for Unforgettable Medical Transformation Programming, Announces Two New Limited Series: "Stuck" and "Body Parts"
"Stuck" will debut on Wednesday, February 16 at 10:00/9:00c following the return of "Dr. Pimple Popper."

[01/19/22 - 11:30 AM]
Stars Have the Time of Their Lives on the All-New Celebrity Dance Competition "The Real Dirty Dancing," Premiering Tuesday, February 1, on FOX
The series follows eight celebrities - Brie Bella, Corbin Bleu, Tyler Cameron, Cat Cora, Howie Dorough, Antonio Gates, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and Loni Love - as they fully immerse themselves in the ultimate "Dirty Dancing" experience.

[01/19/22 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian" - Official Trailer - Netflix Comedy Special
After another year of lockdowns, Aziz takes the stage to skewer pandemic life, quarantines, vaccine cards, celebrity side-gigs, smartphones and more.

[01/19/22 - 10:13 AM]
London Mystery Series, "The Chelsea Detective," Starring Adrian Scarborough Premieres March 7 on Acorn TV
New episodes of the contemporary, four-part UK drama will premiere every Monday through March 28.

[01/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Showtime Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for "We Need to Talk About Cosby," From Emmy Winner W. Kamau Bell
All episodes will be available across all Showtime streaming and VOD platforms on January 30.

[01/19/22 - 10:01 AM]
"Griselda" - Sofia Vergara First Look and Additional Cast Announcement
"Griselda" is inspired by the savvy and ambitious Colombian businesswoman, Griselda Blanco, who created one of the most profitable cartels in history.

[01/19/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "LOL: Last One Laughing Canada" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The six-part competition series pits 10 of the best comedic talents against each other in a showdown, where anything can happen.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Nickelodeon and Time Announce Top Five Honorees and Finalists for Second Annual "Kid of the Year"
The special will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons on Wednesday, February 9 at 7:30/6:30c.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Three Songs for Benazir" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Newly married and living in a displacement camp, an Afghan man struggles to balance his dream of joining the national army with family responsibilities.

[01/19/22 - 09:01 AM]
Food Network's Seasonal Competitions Return with "Spring Baking Championship" and Premiere of "Spring Baking Championship: Easter"
Premiering Monday, February 28, Molly Yeh brings her passion for baking as host of "Spring Baking Championship," as she challenges the best bakers in America to create and elevate springtime desserts through 10 episodes.

[01/19/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Secrets of Summer" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A remote Argentine resort revives its wakeboarding competition, drawing in Mexican athlete Steffi, who is determined to uncover a family secret.

[01/19/22 - 08:08 AM]
HGTV Home Reno Stars Bring the Heat to Charleston in New Season of Hit Competition Series "Rock the Block"
Returning to HGTV and discovery+ on Monday, February 28, this time out of the Greater Charleston, South Carolina area, the series again will be hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington.







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[04/19/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "Maxton Hall - The World Between Us"
Produced by UFA Fiction, the German series tells the modern love story of James Beaufort and Ruby Bell, an upper-class boy and a working-class girl in a world of glamor, prestige, secrets, and drama.

[04/19/24 - 06:45 AM]
ESPN Delivered Top Two Most-Watched SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament Eastern Conference Games Ever on April 17
The 76ers 105-104 victory over the Heat averaged 3,403,000 viewers, peaking with 5,490,000 viewers at 9:30 p.m. ET.

[04/19/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "Welcome to Wrexham" - Season 3 Official Trailer - FX
The Emmy award-winning series returns May 2 on FX.

[04/18/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: First Look at Season 2 of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars" Premiering Wednesday, May 22, on FOX
Gordon Ramsay and Lisa Vanderpump each bring their expert knowledge and unique leadership styles to the second season of the competition series.

[04/18/24 - 04:09 PM]
"Fallout" Has a Blast of a Debut: Amazon MGM Studios and Kilter Films' Hit Series to Return for Season Two
In its first four days, the high-octane fueled series has become a hit with its global audience, ranking among the service's top three most-watched titles ever and the most-watched season globally since "Rings of Power."

[04/18/24 - 04:01 PM]
Netflix Announces Production of "Last Samurai Standing": An Epic Battle Royale for Survival in Historic Japan
Based on the novel "Ikusagami" by Shogo Imamura, winner of the 166th Naoki Prize in 2021, the series features the multi-talented Junichi Okada in the lead role.

[04/18/24 - 01:31 PM]
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" from CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max April 26
As Beyoncé recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist.

[04/18/24 - 11:59 AM]
Starz Releases First-Look Photos for the Highly Anticipated Fourth and Final Season of "Power Book II: Ghost"
Additionally, Golden Brooks will join the upcoming season in a recurring role as Janet Stewart, Monet Tejada's cousin.

[04/18/24 - 11:33 AM]
New TLC Medical Series "Botched Bariatrics" Premiering on Wednesday, May 15th
The new medical transformation series features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.

[04/18/24 - 11:09 AM]
Lifetime Extends Relationship with Garcelle Beauvais
Following the critically acclaimed "Black Girl Missing" movie in which Beauvais starred in and executive produced in 2023, Lifetime extends the franchise with two new movies with Beauvais set to executive produce.

[04/18/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Renews Critically Acclaimed Hit "Elsbeth" for Second Season
"'Elsbeth' has charmed audiences with its singular blend of delightful humor, distinctive 'how-done-it' storytelling, and the inventive, brilliant quirkiness of Elsbeth Tascioni," said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment.

[04/18/24 - 10:11 AM]
ABC's "9-1-1" 100th Episode Propels Series to No. 1 Drama in Primetime in Adults 18-49
The milestone 100th episode was the top program of the night, scoring a season-high on linear after 7 days of viewing in Adults 18-49 (0.91 rating), marking the show's best L7 rating since its season finale last year.

[04/18/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die" Debuts May 11
"I'm so grateful that once again, HBO has put their trust in me to say what I feel into a microphone while wearing a tiny dress," Glaser said. "Someday I'll die, and when I do, I hope I'm remembered for this performance (and this dress)."

[04/18/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "The Chi"
The series recently wrapped production in Chicago on the remaining eight episodes of the supersized 16-episode season.

[04/18/24 - 09:07 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO First Round Games on Saturday, April 20
TNT Sports will drop the puck on its coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with up to 28 First Round games, starting Saturday, April 20 with Game 1 of New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes on TBS, truTV and Max's B/R Sports Add-On.