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    [thursday, january 26, 2023]    
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[01/26/23 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 26
Updates include: Netflix renews "My Lover My Killer"; Michael Kelly to recur on "Lioness" at Paramount+; and Larry Wilmore brings "Lately" to ABC.

[01/26/23 - 03:02 PM]
ABC News Announces Special Month-Long Programming Dedicated to Black History Month
Highlights include the return of Emmy Award-winning "Soul of a Nation" with a one-hour special, "Black in Vegas," exploring the history of Black entertainers in Las Vegas and celebrating those who are now ruling the historic strip.

[01/26/23 - 12:41 PM]
"Be My Guest with Ina Garten" Is Back with New Episodes and Special Guests Misty Copeland, Stanley Tucci, Laura Linney and Norah Jones
The series returns Sunday, March 5 at 11:30am ET/PT on Food Network, with one-hour extended episodes streaming on discovery+ and a companion podcast.

[01/26/23 - 12:35 PM]
Tan France Takes Aim at Shocking Beauty Trend of Skin Lightening in the Fuse Doc "Beauty and the Bleach" Premiering on "Zero Discrimination Day," March 1 at 9PM ET on Fuse and Fuse+
The premiere coincides with the United Nations' Zero Discrimination Day, which celebrates the right of everyone to live a full and productive life-and to live it with dignity.

[01/26/23 - 12:00 PM]
NBC Celebrates Comedy Icon's Landmark 90th Birthday with Career Retrospective Special "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love"
The two-hour special will air Wednesday, April 26 at 8:00/7:00c and will also stream next day on Peacock.

[01/26/23 - 11:30 AM]
FOX Entertainment Renews FOX Animation Domination Stalwarts "The Simpsons," "Family Guy" and "Bob's Burgers"
The renewals guarantee Seasons 14 and 15 for "Bob's Burgers," the 22nd and 23rd Seasons of "Family Guy" and the record-setting 35th and 36th Seasons for "The Simpsons," extending its standing as the longest-running scripted series in television history.

[01/26/23 - 11:11 AM]
"Percy Jackson and the Olympians" Casts Lance Reddick as Zeus and Toby Stephens as Poseidon
Disney+ confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[01/26/23 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images for Electrifying New Series, "The Power"
The emotionally driven, global thriller from SISTER is based on British author Naomi Alderman's award-winning novel, and will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in March.

[01/26/23 - 10:04 AM]
NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart Returns to the FOX Sports Broadcast Booth for the Clash and Daytona 500
"I'm thrilled to be back in the FOX NASCAR booth for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum and the Daytona 500 again this year," Stewart said.

[01/26/23 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV's New Follow-Doc Series "The Flipping El Moussas" with Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa Premieres Thursday, March 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
Popular newlyweds and real estate power couple, Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa have faced a myriad of exciting life-changing events, including a new working relationship and a baby on the way, and HGTV's new follow-doc series has the whole family getting in on the action.

[01/26/23 - 10:01 AM]
Netflix Renews Noah Centineo's "The Recruit" for a Second Season
The series hails from Entertainment One (eOne), Alexi Hawley, and Hypnotic starring Noah Centineo.

[01/26/23 - 10:01 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Will Continue Its Run of Original Episodes on Feb. 4 with Host Pedro Pascal and Musical Guest Coldplay
Coldplay will perform as musical guest for the seventh time.

[01/26/23 - 09:49 AM]
Video: Disney+ Premieres New Trailer for Latin American Original Series "The Low Tone Club"
The series, which stars Colombian singer Carlos Vives, will premiere all 10 episodes exclusively on Disney+ on February 22.

[01/26/23 - 09:05 AM]
Prime Video to Take Viewers on "The Ride," Coming Later This Year
"The Ride" follows an ensemble cast of bull riders and coaches throughout the PBR Team Series, as they navigate the league's inaugural 2022 season, budding rivalries, exhilarating highs, and challenging lows of PBR's newest team-based competition.

[01/26/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Next in Fashion" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Supermodel Gigi Hadid joins co-host Tan France and a lineup of expert judges for a second round of fierce competition to find fashion's next trendsetter.

[01/26/23 - 09:01 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights "Black Girl Missing" from Star and Executive Producer Garcelle Beauvais
The movie is part of Lifetime's Stop Violence Against Women campaign.

[01/26/23 - 08:30 AM]
Television's Longest-Running Game Show, "The Price Is Right," Says Come on Down to Two More Primetime Episodes
New installments will continue on Wednesday, February 15 and 22 on CBS.

[01/26/23 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" - Key Art & First Look Images Debut - Season 5 Premieres February 24
Offering unprecedented access, this new season will once again take fans behind the scenes, to witness first-hand how the drivers and teams prepare to battle it out for the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.

[01/26/23 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Original Drama Series "Succession" Returns for Its Fourth Season March 26
The series explores themes of power and family dynamics through the eyes of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox) and his four grown children, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Siobhan (Sarah Snook), Roman (Kieran Culkin), and Connor (Alan Ruck).

[01/26/23 - 07:59 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Trailer and Key Art for February 24 Return of "Party Down"
Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have moved on, including actor/bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott).

[01/26/23 - 07:59 AM]
"Tamron Hall" Grows to Its Most-Watched Week Since March 2021 and to Its Highest-Rated Week in Women 25-54 Since July 2021
"Tamron Hall" ranks among the season's Top 5 highest-rated syndicated talk shows in Households (0.7 rating - No. 5 tie).

[01/26/23 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Strays" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A Black woman's meticulously crafted life of privilege starts to unravel when two strangers show up in her quaint suburban town.

[01/26/23 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "We Have a Ghost" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After finding a ghost with a murky past haunting their new house, a family becomes internet sensations - and the targets of a shadowy government agency.

[01/25/23 - 11:48 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 25
Updates include: HBO Max cancels "Doom Patrol," "Titans"; Hulu parts ways with Justin Roiland; and Bill Camp, Elizabeth Marvel cast in Apple's "Presumed Innocent."

[01/25/23 - 06:06 PM]
Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl XIX to Simulcast for the First Time on Discovery Channel, TBS, HBO Max & discovery+ on Sunday, Feb. 12
With more puppies and more inspiring adoption stories than ever before, Puppy Bowl XIX will highlight the incredible work of rescue and shelter workers who dedicate their lives to helping animals find their forever homes.

[01/25/23 - 04:02 PM]
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Builds Over the Prior Week in Both Households and Total Viewers
On average for the 2022-2023 season, "Live with Kelly and Ryan" is the No. 1 daytime talk show - network or syndicated - in Households (1.6 rating), Total Viewers (2.295 million) and Women 25-54 (0.6 rating).

[01/25/23 - 01:53 PM]
What's New on HBO Max This February
Stream Oscar-nominated films "All That Breathes" and "Empire of Light," "Puppy Bowl XIX," a new season of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," and specials "Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special," and "Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark" this February on HBO Max.

[01/25/23 - 01:45 PM]
CBS Renews the Popular Monday Night Comedy "Bob Hearts Abishola" for the 2023-2024 Season
In its fourth season, the series is averaging 5.99 million viewers in its Monday 8:30 PM time period.

[01/25/23 - 11:49 AM]
Amazon Studios Secures Overall Deal with Critical Role, The Media Company Behind Hit Animated Series "The Legend of Vox Machina"
The first new series to be produced under the agreement is "Mighty Nein," based on Critical Role's highly successful second campaign.

[01/25/23 - 11:14 AM]
discovery+ Announces February Programming Slate
Highlights include the third installment of "Heartbreak Island," due on February 14.

[01/25/23 - 10:42 AM]
ESPN's Multi-Day 2023 Pro Bowl Games Coverage to Showcase Three 7-on-7 Flag Football Games and Eight Skills Challenges as New Format Highlights NFL Stars' Personalities and Extraordinary Skills
Sunday's three Flag football games and four skills competitions, the highlight of the new format, will also be on ABC, ESPN+, and Disney XD, with each platform simulcasting ESPN's coverage.

[01/25/23 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark" Debuts February 11
Legendary comedian and podcaster Marc Maron stars in his first-ever HBO comedy special filmed in front of a live audience at New York City's Town Hall.

[01/25/23 - 09:46 AM]
Adult Swim Orders New Episodes of Iconic Series "Aqua Teen Hunger Force"
Encompassing five all-new episodes, the order comes on the heels of the latest feature film "Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm," which arrives on HBO Max February 8 and on Adult Swim March 12 at midnight.

[01/25/23 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer and Premiere Date for New Season of "Make or Break," The High-Stakes Documentary Following the World's Best Surfers
This season will take viewers on location for the 2022 competition season to stunning surf locations across the globe, capturing the highs and lows of the "Dream Tour," including the first-ever mid-season cut, international rivalries and record-breaking upsets.

[01/25/23 - 08:35 AM]
Apple TV+ Expands Award-Winning Kids & Family Slate with New Animated Series "Eva the Owlet" And "Frog and Toad," Alongside Live Action/CGI Blended Series "Jane"
Returning series include "Pinecone & Pony," "Pretzel and the Puppies," "Harriet the Spy," "Stillwater" and "Sago Mini Friends."

[01/25/23 - 08:30 AM]
Paramount+ Announces "The Challenge: World Championship" to Premiere Wednesday, March 8
In this 12-part series, each global MVP will be paired with a Challenge Legend, a notable veteran from a previous season of the MTV series, serving as a partner to form the most epic teams in the history of the franchise.

[01/25/23 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Documentary "All That Breathes," Oscar Nominated For Best Documentary Feature Film, Debuts February 7
The film follows two brothers who devote their lives to the quixotic effort of protecting the black kite, a majestic bird of prey essential to the ecosystem of New Delhi that has been falling from the sky at alarming rates.

[01/25/23 - 08:02 AM]
All-New Special "TMZ Investigates: Lisa Marie Presley: Unending Tragedy" Premieres Monday, January 30, on FOX
The all-new special reveals information about the cause of death of Elvis's only child.

[01/25/23 - 08:02 AM]
"Top Chef's" Milestone 20th Season Attracts a Variety of Brand Partnerships for Foodies Around the Globe
The Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series is set to premiere on Thursday, March 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/25/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Bill Russell: Legend" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film tells the remarkable life and legacy of an NBA superstar and civil rights icon.

[01/25/23 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Marc Marquez: ALL IN" - Official Trailer
The five-part series will premiere February 20 on Prime Video across more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

[01/25/23 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Official Teaser Trailer for Musical-Drama Series "Daisy Jones & The Six," The Never-Before-Told Story of the Rise and Dramatic Fall of the Renowned 1970s Rock Band
The teaser features "Regret Me," one of 24 original songs written exclusively for the series and recorded by the cast.

[01/25/23 - 07:56 AM]
AXS TV Presents the Network Premiere of The Doors Documentary "When You're Strange," Airing Wednesday, February 1 at 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT
The film uncovers historic and previously unseen footage of the illustrious rock quartet and provides new insight into the revolutionary impact of its music and legacy.

[01/25/23 - 07:04 AM]
Showtime and Paramount Global's Content for Change Initiative Announce $300,000 Donation to Minneapolis North Community High School on Behalf of "Boys in Blue"
The funds establish a multi-year scholarship program to help students continue their education and build a more equitable community in North Minneapolis.

[01/25/23 - 07:02 AM]
Grammy Nominees Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras and Sam Smith to Perform at "The 65th Annual Grammy Awards"
Additional performers will be announced in the coming days.

[01/25/23 - 07:01 AM]
Roku Expands Unscripted Adventure Slate to Include Trio of New Series: "Fight to Survive," "Reptile Royalty," and "UFO Cowboys"; Akbar Gbajabiamila Set to Host "Fight to Survive"
The series will exclusively debut later in 2023 on The Roku Channel.

[01/25/23 - 06:30 AM]
"Love Is Blind: After the Altar" Season 3 Premieres February 10th
Watch as the season three cast readjusts to life in Dallas after the altar and comes together for a birthday extravaganza.

[01/25/23 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Oddballs" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix After School
Cue the drama... James, Max, and Echo return for Season 2.

[01/25/23 - 06:01 AM]
Reality Series Pilot "Mutual Aid Brigade" Executive Produced and Co-Hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Actress Debra Messing Greenlit by Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group
The series puts a new spin on the uplifting reality television genre as it allows viewers to not only participate in charitable activities on each episode but will also let them see the encouraging results of their efforts and contributions.

[01/25/23 - 03:01 AM]
February 2023 Premieres Led by New Episodes of Hit Documentary Series "On Patrol: Live" with New Stories Celebrating Wrestling Icons, MLW Underground Wrestling, An O.J. Simpson True Crime Doc and More
"Chyna: Wrestling with Demons" and "O.J. Simpson: Blood, Lies & Murder" are among the featured specials.







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[04/24/24 - 01:45 PM]
What's New on Max This May
Highlights include new seasons of "Hacks" and "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School"; and the streaming debuts of "Turtles All The Way Down," "Stop Making Sense" and "The Iron Claw."

[04/24/24 - 01:32 PM]
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The docu-series will shoot later this year and debut exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2025.

[04/24/24 - 10:59 AM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date and Key Art for Stand-Up Comedy Special "Marlon Wayans: Good Grief"
The one-hour special will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on June 4.

[04/24/24 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Disney+ Shares Official Trailer for "Jim Henson Idea Man"
Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, "Jim Henson Idea Man" is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson's illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life.

[04/24/24 - 09:05 AM]
Gird Your Loins! Prime Video Releases Official First Look Images and Launch Date for "My Lady Jane"
Also announced, the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, June 27 in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Steve Carell to Star in "The Four Seasons" Netflix Comedy Series from Universal Television
Carell will star in the series alongside Tina Fey.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
ID Announces New Docuseries "Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter"
From their outsized fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s to their headline-making struggles in recent years, the docuseries pulls back the curtain on the fraught dynamic of the Carter family and the dark side of such an abrupt rise to fame.

[04/24/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Black Twitter: A People's History" - Official Trailer - Hulu
The rise, movements, voices and memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.

[04/24/24 - 07:59 AM]
Starz Confirms Additional Casting for "Outlander: Blood of My Blood"
Joining the cast in a role "Outlander" fans will recognize from early seasons is Sally Messham as Mrs. Fitz, Ellen's maid at Castle Leoch and Murtagh's aunt.

[04/24/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for "The Big Cigar," New Limited Series Starring Andre Holland as Black Panther Leader Huey P. Newton, Premiering Globally on Friday, May 17
Based on the magazine article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman, who also serves as executive producer, "The Big Cigar" tells the incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution.

[04/24/24 - 07:02 AM]
Paramount+ Renews Original Animated Preschool Series "Dora" for a Second Season
The iconic Latina heroine made her triumphant return earlier this month in the all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation.

[04/24/24 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Golden Kamuy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On the Hokkaido frontier, a war veteran and Ainu girl race against misfits and military renegades to find treasure mapped out on tattooed outlaws.

[04/24/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generacion Zoe" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This documentary follows the rise and fall of GeneraciĆ³n Zoe, a spiritual coaching network hiding the most unusual scam in Argentina's history.

[04/24/24 - 01:01 AM]
Video: "My Oni Girl" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A shy teenage boy's inability to say no is tested when a headstrong girl drags him on a mystical journey amid summer snow to find her missing mom.

[04/24/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Thank You, Next" - Official Teaser - Netflix
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.