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[01/21/23 - 02:33 PM]
Joseph Patel Signs Overall Deal with Onyx Collective
Under the terms of the agreement, Patel will produce, write and direct new projects through his production company, Dub Version, for Onyx Collective.

[01/21/23 - 02:32 PM]
New Documentary Feature Film "Untitled Sly Stone" (working title) from Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson Acquired by Onyx Collective
Thompson directs his sophomore feature documentary follow-up to "Summer of Soul," examining the life and legacy of Sly and the Family Stone, the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone.

[01/21/23 - 02:31 PM]
Onyx Collective in Development on Scripted Drama Series "Sheba" from Proximity Media
"Sheba" explores the rise to power of the first queen on the continent of Africa as she seeks to unite the nation we now know as Ethiopia, making it one of the richest, most formidable kingdoms in the world.

[01/21/23 - 02:30 PM]
Onyx Collective Picks Up Documentary Film "Anthem," from Proximity Media and This Machine
Reflecting upon "The Star-Spangled Banner," "Anthem" follows acclaimed composer Kris Bowers and Grammy-winning music producer Dahi as they take a musical journey traveling across America to create a new sound, inspired by what our country's national anthem might be if written in today's time.

[01/20/23 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 20
Updates include: "NCIS: Los Angeles" to end after 14 seasons; Peacock cancels YA dramas "One of Us Is Lying," "Vampire Academy"; and Apple TV+ pulls the plug on "The Mosquito Coast."

[01/20/23 - 02:34 PM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of January 30 and February 6
"Death by Fame," "The Playboy Murders," "See No Evil" and "Evil Lives Here" are among the concurrent premieres.

[01/20/23 - 12:12 PM]
New Original Series "The Way Home" Elevates Hallmark Channel to #1 for the Week and Weekend in Total Day and Primetime
The show captured viewers on a L+3 basis, becoming the second most-watched entertainment cable program on Sunday and the third most-watched of the week, reaching a significant 2.4 million Unduplicated Total Viewers.

[01/20/23 - 10:20 AM]
Video: ID Debuts Chilling First Look at Upcoming Series, "Death by Fame," & Announces Companion Podcast
The series revisits some of the most tragic crimes in current pop culture history.

[01/20/23 - 10:08 AM]
Emmy-Winning HBO Comedy Series "Insecure" Starring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji Joins the OWN Tuesday Night Schedule This February
Look for back-to-back episodes at 9:00/8:00c starting February 7.

[01/20/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" - Season 6 Announcement - Netflix
After five badass seasons, "Cobra Kai" Season 6 will be the final showdown.

[01/20/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Invincible" - Season 2 Teaser - Prime Video
Featuring Steven Yeun as the voice of Invincible and Seth Rogen as the voice of Allen The Alien, the series will return in late 2023.

[01/20/23 - 08:13 AM]
AlienCon Announces Headliner Experts and Exclusive Programming for Popular Seeker and Enthusiast Convention March 4-5
"Ancient Aliens," "Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch," "The UnXplained" and "The Proof Is Out There" are among the featured programs.

[01/20/23 - 03:30 AM]
Major League Wrestling (MLW) Premieres Tuesday, February 7
Reelz's new weekly primetime series "MLW Underground Wrestling" is a new era of wrestling for a new generation of fans.

[01/19/23 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 19
Updates include: Dennis Quaid tapped for "1883: The Bass Reeves Story" at Disney+; HBO Max cancels "Gossip Girl" after two seasons; and Bradley Whitford to visit NBC's "Law & Order: SVU."

[01/19/23 - 08:31 PM]
Prime Video Expands the Much-Loved "Hostel Daze" Franchise with a New Tamil Series - "Engga Hostel," Premiering on January 27
Delving into the fun yet chaotic, starting-point of hostel life, the series features a perfectly simpatico ragtag bunch of aspiring engineers - Sacchin Nachiappan, Avinaash Ramesh, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Saranya Ravichandran, Goutham Raj, and Dravid Selvam.

[01/19/23 - 05:04 PM]
BTS Star j-hope to Debut Highly Anticipated Documentary "j-hope IN THE BOX" February 17 on Disney+
Starring j-hope of the 21st century pop icons BTS and produced by HYBE, "j-hope IN THE BOX," follows the international music sensation every step of the way as he works to release his first-ever solo album - Jack In The Box.

[01/19/23 - 01:32 PM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Fourth Season of "Double Cross" Premiering Thursday, February 16
The series stars Ashley A. Williams and Jeff Logan as the vigilante "Wonder Twins" Erica and Eric Cross respectively.

[01/19/23 - 01:00 PM]
Season Ten of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" Debuts February 19
The series has received 26 Emmys since its premiere in 2014.

[01/19/23 - 11:15 AM]
"The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" Receives a Straight-to-Series Order from Amazon Freevee
Inspired by the personal experiences of Emmy-nominated Vijal Patel, the series follows the Pradeep family and the humorous events of their first few months after moving to America from India.

[01/19/23 - 10:01 AM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Sports to Celebrate 50 Years of Baseball on TBS with League's Biggest Names & Rivalries on Tuesdays All Season Long
The 2023 season marks the 50th anniversary of MLB airing on WBD Sports' networks, dating back to 1973 when games were first televised on WTCG (now TBS).

[01/19/23 - 09:57 AM]
YouTube Originals for Kids and Family Premieres "Jam Van" with Debut of First Two Episodes Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda and Brandi Carlile
"Jam Van" is a blend of animation and live-action with each episode following animated music-loving best friends Lamb (voiced by Pete Lee) and Anne the Alligator (voiced by Nicole Byer) who travel to new locations around the country.

[01/19/23 - 09:27 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere New Series "History's Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning" on Monday, February 6
The new series counts down the top ten G.O.A.T.s across a single category from titans of industry and daredevils to sports cars and sports stadiums during each hour-long episode.

[01/19/23 - 09:06 AM]
Interior Designers and Married Dads Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Elevated Personalized Designs for Families in New Season of HGTV's "The Nate & Jeremiah Home Project"
The series, which attracted 13.4 million viewers during its freshman season, follows the couple as they help overwhelmed families sort keepsakes from clutter to get a fresh start.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Starz Renews Worldwide Hit Series "Outlander" for Eighth and Final Season and Greenlights Prequel Series "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"
The 10-episode prequel series, "Outlander: Blood of My Blood" will center on the lives and relationship of Jamie Fraser's parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
"Super Bowl Greatest Commercials: Battle of the Decades" to Air Wednesday, Feb. 8 on CBS
Hosted by Boomer Esiason and Daniela Ruah, the special airs from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and State Farm Stadium, site of Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

[01/19/23 - 09:00 AM]
Sofia Helin, Shelley Conn, Kevin McNally, and Jason Wong Join the Third Season of "Alex Rider" on Amazon Freevee
Produced by Eleventh Hour Films and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Television, "Alex Rider" is a spy-thriller series based on the best-selling book franchise written by Anthony Horowitz, which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide.

[01/19/23 - 08:30 AM]
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary on Thursday, Jan. 26, with a Special Primetime Episode
"20 years. I can't believe it either," said Kimmel. "It makes absolutely no sense."

[01/19/23 - 07:46 AM]
Video: "Bel-Air" - New Season - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
Season two picks up with Will at a crossroads in his life as a new figure comes into his life who challenges what he's learned in Bel-Air and competes for control of his influence.

[01/19/23 - 07:13 AM]
Fuse's Hit Unscripted Series "Made from Scratch" Cooks Up a Fifth Season Beginning Wednesday, February 8
The unscripted series goes beyond the recipe when celebrities cook their favorite dishes while sharing their most cherished memories with the loved ones that have helped shape their identity and inspire their artistic craft.

[01/19/23 - 07:07 AM]
ESPN Films' Latest 30 for 30 "Bullies of Baltimore" About 2000 Baltimore Ravens Premieres February 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Directed by Ken Rodgers and Jason Weber, the documentary is a lively and colorful look back at the team's magical season framed by a reunion of its key figures filmed in front of a live audience in Baltimore in May 2022.

[01/19/23 - 06:15 AM]
CNN to Exclusively Broadcast the 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Adam Sandler
The live ceremony will be held at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington, DC, on Sunday, March 19, and the program will air in full exclusively on CNN on Sunday, March 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/19/23 - 06:00 AM]
The CW Network and LIV Golf Enter Into Multi-Year Agreement
The CW Network will air 14 global LIV Golf League live events in 2023 and will stream the events live on The CW App.

[01/18/23 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 18
Updates include: Michaela Pereira to host syndicated talk show; Meaghan Rath to recur on Hulu's "How I Met Your Father"; and Bethlehem Million cast in ABC's "The Good Lawyer."

[01/18/23 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Unlocked" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A woman's life is turned upside-down when a dangerous man gets a hold of her lost cell phone and uses it to track her every move.

[01/18/23 - 04:08 PM]
Apple's Global Hit Comedy "The Afterparty" Returns for Season Two with a New Murder Mystery Set to Unravel Friday, April 28, 2023 on Apple TV+
Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao lead the season two ensemble cast alongside new additions Elizabeth Perkins, Zach Woods, Paul Walter Hauser, Poppy Liu, Anna Konkle, Jack Whitehall, Vivian Wu, John Cho and Ken Jeong.

[01/18/23 - 03:36 PM]
Apple's Star-Studded Limited Series "Extrapolations," from Visionary Writer, Director and Producer Scott Z. Burns, Sets Global Premiere for March 17, 2023
Meryl Streep, Sienna Miller, Kit Harington, Daveed Diggs, Edward Norton, Diane Lane, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, Gemma Chan, Eiza González, Forest Whitaker, Adarsh Gourav, Marion Cotillard and more lead the new drama, told over eight interconnected episodes.

[01/18/23 - 03:01 PM]
Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for "The Last Thing He Told Me" and Shares First Look at Gripping Series Starring and Executive Produced by Jennifer Garner
Starring and executive produced by Jennifer Garner and produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, who optioned the book from author Dave, and 20th Television, "The Last Thing He Told Me" will debut globally with the first two episodes of the seven-part series on Friday, April 14.

[01/18/23 - 02:39 PM]
Apple TV+ to Premiere "City on Fire," Latest Series from Creators Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, on Friday, May 12, 2023
Inspired by the acclaimed novel of the same name by Garth Risk Hallberg, the series stars Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe and John Cameron Mitchell.

[01/18/23 - 02:01 PM]
Apple Announces Spring 2023 Return for Its History-Making, Hit Comedy Series "Ted Lasso" and Unveils First Look at Third Season of the Global Phenomenon
"Ted Lasso" officially joined the ranks of the most celebrated comedies in history, becoming only one of seven other comedies to win back-to-back Emmy Award wins for Outstanding Comedy Series for its freshman and sophomore seasons.

[01/18/23 - 02:00 PM]
Apple's Acclaimed, Award-Winning Musical Comedy "Schmigadoon!" Takes the Stage for Season Two Global Premiere on Friday, April 7, 2023
"Schmigadoon!" will return for season two with all new original songs and guest stars on Friday, April 7, with the first two episodes of its six episode second season, followed by new episodes every Friday through May 5.

[01/18/23 - 01:00 PM]
Starz's Hit Drama Series "BMF" Draws Over Four Million Multiplatform Viewers for Season Two Premiere and Earns Early Third Season Renewal
Fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of "BMF" as it ranked as the #1 most socially engaged drama across all networks over premiere weekend.

[01/18/23 - 12:09 PM]
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group Launches New Weekly One-Hour Television Series "Fast: Home Rescue"
This new one-hour weekly home renovation series highlighting families impacted by natural disasters as it follows disaster-relief organization Reach Out Worldwide (ROWW) - founded by the late movie star, Paul Walker.

[01/18/23 - 12:03 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Heartfelt Drama "Dear Edward," from Emmy Award-Winning Creator Jason Katims
"Dear Edward" will make its global debut with the first three episodes of its 10-episode first season on Friday, February 3, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 24.

[01/18/23 - 11:34 AM]
Apple's New Comedy "The Big Door Prize," from Emmy-Award Winning Creator David West Read, to Make Global Debut Spring 2023
The new 10-episode half-hour Apple Original comedy stars an ensemble cast led by Chris O'Dowd, Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Sammy Fourlas and Djouliet Amara.

[01/18/23 - 11:24 AM]
"Night Court" Is the #1 Broadcast Premiere of the 2022-23 Season in Both the 18-49 Demo and Total Viewers
It's the highest total viewers for any comedy premiere since "The Connors" in 2018 and the best on NBC since "Will & Grace" in 2017.

[01/18/23 - 11:03 AM]
The Epic Culinary Gauntlet "Next Level Chef" Announces the All-New Season Two Contestants
Season two premieres Sunday, February 12, following Super Bowl LVII.

[01/18/23 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "Hello Tomorrow!," Starring and Executive Produced by Emmy Award Winner Billy Crudup
The 10-episode, half-hour series is set to make its global debut on Friday, February 17, with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through April 7.

[01/18/23 - 10:58 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Delivers Its Most-Watched Single-Day Telecast Since May 2021
For the 12th consecutive week, "Tamron Hall" grew year over year in Total Viewers.

[01/18/23 - 10:30 AM]
Paramount+ Hit Military Drama "SEAL Team" Renewed for a Seventh Season
David Boreanaz stars as Jason Hayes, the respected and intense team leader, alongside Neil Brown Jr., AJ Buckley, Toni Trucks and Raffi Barsoumian.

[01/18/23 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ and Emmy Award Winner Eugene Levy Go on a Globe-Trotting Adventure in the Trailer for "The Reluctant Traveler"
The eight-episode globe-trotting travel series hosted and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Eugene Levy is set to premiere around the world on Friday, February 24.







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[04/17/24 - 01:03 PM]
Sunday Night's "Billy Joel: The 100th - Live at Madison Square Garden" Wins Its Time Period and Hits a High Note Scoring 5.73 Million Viewers
It originally aired Sunday, April 14 and due to the overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, will have a special encore airing this Friday, April 19 and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

[04/17/24 - 12:16 PM]
Season Three of Musical Game Show "Don't Forget the Lyrics" Hosted by Emmy Award-Winner Niecy Nash Premieres Thursday, May 23 at 9/8c on FOX and the Next Day on Hulu
Additionally, the season finale of "Farmer Wants a Wife," previously announced as airing on Thursday, May 9, is now scheduled to air on Thursday, May 16 following the return of "I Can See Your Voice."

[04/17/24 - 12:10 PM]
Great American Family Announces Production Wrap on "A Christmas Less Traveled," Starring Candace Cameron Bure and Eric Johnson, Part of Great American Christmas 2024
In the film, "The Dine and Dash" diner has a stack of mounting unpaid bills, forcing its owner, Desi (Bure) to sell her beloved, mint condition, cherry red 1964 Ford F-100, a gift from her deceased father.

[04/17/24 - 11:00 AM]
National Geographic Honors WW2 Soldiers of Color with Two New Specials
Continuing National Geographic's 136-year record of giving viewers access to pivotal historical moments with new breadth and insight, the network will honor the contributions and sacrifices of overlooked Allied soldiers of color with two new specials on Monday, June 3.

[04/17/24 - 10:02 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Episodes of "Behind the Music" to Premiere May 1
The new episodes profile Bell Biv DeVoe, Trace Adkins and Wolfgang Van Halen and remastered episodes feature 50 Cent, Bobby Brown, Ice-T, Milli Vanilli, The Notorious B.I.G. and Sinead O'Connor.

[04/17/24 - 10:00 AM]
National Geographic Unravels the Culture-Defining Stanford Prison Experiment and Its Controversial Legacy in "The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth" (w.t.)
From director Juliette Eisner, executive producer Alex Braverman and Muck Media, the three-part series unravels the layers of intrigue and controversy surrounding one of psychology's most debated studies from the past 50 years.

[04/17/24 - 09:59 AM]
Iliza Shlesinger Heads to Prime Video for Next Stand-Up Comedy Special
The taping will take place at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City on November 2, and the premiere date for the one-hour special will be announced at a later date.

[04/17/24 - 09:49 AM]
"Saving Sakic" Now Streaming on ESPN+
The documentary follows the high-stakes saga that ensued when Colorado Avalanche Chairman/CEO Charlie Lyons was blindsided by an attempt to sign away the captain of his team, Joe Sakic.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Sweet Tooth" - Final Season - Official Teaser Trailer - Netflix
Experience the final season June 6, only on Netflix.

[04/17/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Renews Globally Acclaimed, Hit Space Drama "For All Mankind" for Season Five and Announces New Spinoff Series "Star City"
"Star City" is a propulsive, paranoid thriller that takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race - when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon.

[04/17/24 - 08:07 AM]
First Look: Hulu Documentary Film "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge"
An unprecedented look at the non-stop life of a cultural luminary, the film launches June 25 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[04/17/24 - 08:03 AM]
All-New Season of "Ghost Adventures" Returns Wednesday, May 15 on Discovery Channel
This season documents some of the team's most haunting encounters yet, including sinister Skinwalkers and an unprecedented first-ever investigation of the iconic Los Angeles Hospital.

[04/17/24 - 07:20 AM]
"Live with Kelly and Mark" Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Continuing Its Reign as Television's Number One Entertainment Talk Show
The series has increased in Total Viewers by 3% year over year (2.288 million vs. 2.229 million).

[04/17/24 - 07:07 AM]
Global Music Icon Barbra Streisand to Release New Single for Upcoming Peacock and Sky Original Series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz"
This will be Streisand's first ever recording for a TV series and will be released globally by Columbia Records on April 25, ahead of the series global launch on May 2.

[04/17/24 - 07:04 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for Season Three of Global Hit Comedy Series "Acapulco," Starring and Executive Produced by Award-Winning Actor Eugenio Derbez
"Acapulco" returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally on Wednesday, May 1, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through June 26.