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[05/28/21 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 28
Updates include: Miles Teller to lead "The Offer" at Paramount+; Gabrielle Dennis set to star in NBC's "Someone Out There"; and Freddie Stroma boards HBO Max's "Peacemaker."

[05/28/21 - 09:04 AM]
Free Streaming Network Crackle Announces New Originals, Exclusives, Movies, and Series for June
Highlights include the launch of documentary series "Promiseland," starring NBA rookie Ja Morant as he navigates the perils of the 2019-2020 season.

[05/28/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: HBO Max Releases First Look Teaser and Character Posters for "Gossip Girl," Debuting July 8
The series is based on the bestselling novels by Cecily von Ziegesar and the original show, developed by Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage, which ran from 2007-2012 on The CW.

[05/28/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The A List" Season 2 Trailer - Netflix Futures
Fact and fiction intertwine as Mia, Dev, Petal, Alex and others attempt to reunite - and re-examine what really happened on Peregrine Island.

[05/28/21 - 07:00 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of June 7 and June 14
New seasons of "Murder in the Heartland" and "A Time to Kill" are among the latest additions to the streaming service.

[05/28/21 - 06:02 AM]
Rupert Evans Joins the Cast of "Bridgerton" as Edmund Bridgerton
Edmund Bridgerton is the loving and devoted husband of Violet Bridgerton and an endlessly patient and kind father who takes special pride in guiding his eldest son Anthony through life.

[05/28/21 - 06:01 AM]
Video: BET+ Original - "A Luv Tale" Trailer
Watch how this love triangle unfolds through friendship, sisterhood, and drama in "A Luv Tale" on BET+ premiering June 3, only on BET+

[05/28/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Katla" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The catastrophic eruption of subglacial volcano Katla turns a nearby community's world upside down as mysteries begin to emerge from the ice.

[05/27/21 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 27
Updates include: NBC cancels "Debris" after one season; Trevante Rhodes is Hulu's "Iron Mike"; and Alana Bright to star in FOX's "Our Kind of People."

[05/27/21 - 10:31 PM]
Video: "Ray" - Official Teaser - Manoj Bajpayee, Ali Fazal, Kay Kay Menon & Harshvarrdhan Kapoor
Some of the best directors come together to create an epic anthology as an ode to one of the greatest storytellers of all time - Satyajit Ray.

[05/27/21 - 03:16 PM]
Video: "September Mornings" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The five, 30-minute episodes tell the journey of Cassandra, who starts to see things get on track in her life.

[05/27/21 - 02:00 PM]
NBC Olympics to Present Record Coverage of U.S. Olympic Team Trials Ahead of Tokyo Olympics
NBC Olympics' 85.25 hours of programming is the most ever for the Team Trials, topping the 76.5 hours of coverage prior to the Rio Olympics in 2016.

[05/27/21 - 01:57 PM]
Peacock Gives Straight-to-Series Order for New Drama "Mrs. Davis," from Tara Hernandez and Damon Lindelof, Produced by Warner Bros. Television
Though plot details are being kept under wraps, the series is an exploration of faith versus technology - an epic battle of biblical and binary proportions.

[05/27/21 - 01:46 PM]
Emmy(R) Winner Kyle Chandler to Star in Showtime(R) Series "Super Pumped"
Chandler will star as Bill Gurley, the plainspoken, brilliant Texan venture capitalist who bets his sterling reputation on Uber's success - and then has to live with the consequences.

[05/27/21 - 01:25 PM]
Mary Carillo, Andrea Joyce & Jimmy Roberts Continue Distinguished Decades-Long Service as Olympic Commentators on Team NBC This Summer in Tokyo
Carillo and Roberts will serve as correspondents in Tokyo, while Joyce serves as a reporter at the gymnastics competition and handles play-by-play for rhythmic gymnastics.

[05/27/21 - 01:13 PM]
Season Six of Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean" Returns for a "Knotty" Summer on Monday, June 28 at 9PM ET/PT
Catch up on the first four seasons of "Below Deck Mediterranean" currently on Peacock with season five being added on June 14.

[05/27/21 - 01:04 PM]
Lifetime Celebrates Pride Month
Encore airings of two powerful original movies are also planned for June - the GLAAD Award nominated "Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story"; and the GLAAD Award winning "Prayers for Bobby," starring Sigourney Weaver, will air this June.

[05/27/21 - 12:19 PM]
Shudder Original Event Series "Slasher: Flesh & Blood," Starring Horror Legend David Cronenberg, to Premiere Thursday, August 12
The series follows a wealthy, dysfunctional family that gathers for a reunion on a secluded island only to learn they'll be pitted against one another in a cruel game of life and death, all while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer.

[05/27/21 - 12:00 PM]
The Broadcast Premiere of Ava DuVernay's Epic Academy Award-Nominated Film "Selma" to Air as the "CBS Sunday Night Movie" June 20
"It's an honor for CBS to present the broadcast debut of Ava DuVernay's powerful, important and celebrated film Selma, which was distributed by our colleagues at Paramount Pictures," said the network's Noriko Kelley.

[05/27/21 - 11:47 AM]
Marvel Studios Confirms Oscar Isaac to Lead "Moon Knight"
The company took to social media with the announcement.

[05/27/21 - 11:35 AM]
Saturdays Start Stronger Than Ever with FOX College Football
The 2021 FOX Sports college football lineup is headlined by some of the sport's most-anticipated non-conference matchups and rivalry showdowns.

[05/27/21 - 11:34 AM]
"Breeders" Renewed for Season Three on FX
The series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, which recently completed its second season, is set to return next year.

[05/27/21 - 11:32 AM]
ESPN Networks' Dynamic Early Season College Football Schedule: Unrivaled Slate of the Biggest Rivalries, Conference Championship Games and Postseason Action Set for All ESPN Platforms
ESPN will carry approximately 1,000 regular season games across all networks, gearing up for the return of a 40-game Bowl Season schedule that includes the exclusive presentation of the College Football Playoff Semifinals.

[05/27/21 - 11:24 AM]
Award-Winning Eco-Thriller "Chasing the Thunder" Streams on discovery+ June 8 to Mark World Ocean Day
The real-life eco-thriller propels audiences to the edge of a vast frontier to witness an epic 110-day high seas adrenaline chase across three oceans and two seas.

[05/27/21 - 10:30 AM]
Video: First Teaser Promo for "Fantasy Island," Premiering Tuesday, August 10 at 9/8c on FOX
A modern drama series, "Fantasy Island" takes place at a luxury resort, where literally any fantasy requested by guests is fulfilled, although they rarely turn out as expected.

[05/27/21 - 10:17 AM]
discovery+ Announces June Programming Slate
New series include Bryan and Michael Voltaggio in "Battle of the Brothers" and Michelle Buteau in "Weekend Getaway with Michelle Buteau" executive produced by Queen Latifah.

[05/27/21 - 10:01 AM]
MTV News to Premiere "With One Voice: Fighting Hatred Together" That Explores Antisemitism Through the Lives of Four Young Jewish Activists at the Forefront of Fighting Against Hate and Fighting for Equality
Hosted by Laurie Segall for MTV News, the special premieres Monday, May 31 at 10pm ET on MTV, and will be simulcast across MTV2, VH1, and the Smithsonian Channel.

[05/27/21 - 09:15 AM]
365 Days of HBO Max
In the year since rollout, the platform has undergone a remarkable evolution and hit several significant benchmarks, adding 11.1 million HBO/HBO Max subscribers over the past year to surpass 44 million in the US (as of end of Q1).

[05/27/21 - 09:05 AM]
Meet More of the Cast from Netflix Upcoming Series "First Kill"
The latest additions include Elizabeth Mitchell, Will Swenson, Gracie Dzienny and Dylan McNamara.

[05/27/21 - 09:04 AM]
Showtime(R) to Stream Over 50 Hours of LGBTQ+ Programming for Free During Pride Month
Additionally, Showtime and the Human Rights Campaign have announced they will expand their collaboration on "Queer to Stay," an initiative launched last year to support and preserve businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community.

[05/27/21 - 09:01 AM]
BET Announces Official Nominations for the "BET Awards" 2021
This year's nominees reflect an abundance of creative expression and Black excellence across music, television, film, and sports.

[05/27/21 - 09:00 AM]
The Academy and ABC Set March 27, 2022, as New Show Date for 94th Oscars(R)
The show, which will air live on ABC from the Dolby(R) Theatre in Hollywood, was originally scheduled for February 27, 2022.

[05/27/21 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The House of Flowers, The Movie" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The De La Mora siblings concoct a mischievous plan to break into their old family home to retrieve a hidden treasure of significant importance.

[05/27/21 - 08:00 AM]
ABC Is Season's No. 1 Entertainment Net for 2nd Year in a Row in Adults 18-49
During the 2020-2021 season, ABC ranks as the season's No. 1 entertainment network for the 2nd year in a row among Adults 18-49 (0.9/6) excluding sports programming.

[05/27/21 - 07:33 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for "Physical," New Apple Original Series Starring Rose Byrne and Created By Annie Weisman
"Physical" will premiere with the first three episodes on June 18, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.

[05/27/21 - 07:17 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Uncovers the Hidden History Behind the World's Most Iconic Cities in "Searching for Secrets"
In this six-part series, we span the globe, visiting the world's most famous cities and unearthing secret histories full of remarkable stories, weird characters, and surprising anecdotes.

[05/27/21 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Cobra Kai" Season 4 - Terry Silver Returns - Netflix
Have patience. He's just getting everything rolling. Terry Silver returns to the dojo for "Cobra Kai IV."

[05/27/21 - 06:47 AM]
"Shark Week" Swims Off July 11 on Discovery with Most Hours of Shark Programming Ever
In addition, celebrities including William Shatner, Tiffany Haddish, Brad Paisley, the cast of Jackass and many others will be diving into the water for extraordinary shark adventures.

[05/27/21 - 06:15 AM]
Redbox Expands Redbox Free Live TV with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Crackle Content
Free Live TV is available on Redbox.com, Roku, iOS and Android devices; Apple TV, Android TV, Vizio Smart TVs, LG TVs, Xbox One, and Chromecast.

[05/27/21 - 06:01 AM]
Roku Inks First Ever Pay-One Window Rights Deal with Saban Films
Saban's first film to premiere on The Roku Channel will be "Echo Boomers" starring two-time Academy Award(R) nominee Michael Shannon and Patrick Schwarzenegger on June 15.

[05/27/21 - 05:24 AM]
Video: "Jungle Cruise" - Official Trailer 2
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in the film, due in theaters or on Disney+ with Premier Access July 30.

[05/26/21 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 26
Updates include: Michiel Huisman cast in Apple's "Echo 3"; Christopher McDonald latest cast in "Secret Invasion" at Disney+; and Parker Posey tapped for HBO Max's "The Staircase."

[05/26/21 - 05:31 PM]
Video: "Around Town" Teaser - "Dexter" - Showtime
Nice to meet you, Jim Lindsay. America's favorite serial killer Dexter Morgan is back in a new 10-episode limited series coming this fall.

[05/26/21 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "So Not Worth It" - Official Teaser - Netflix
New friends, new loves and new experiences mix together inside a colorful college dormitory in Korea that's home to students from around the world.

[05/26/21 - 01:40 PM]
Music to Fans' Ears: "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" Binge Fest
All 25 episodes of the critically acclaimed series will air on E! back-to-back, beginning with the pilot episode on Sunday, May 30 at 9 a.m. ET/PT.

[05/26/21 - 01:06 PM]
Video: "Firefly Lane" - Season 2 Announcement - Netflix
Watch stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke answer some burning questions about the series, and make an exciting announcement.

[05/26/21 - 12:31 PM]
Chris Noth to Reprise Role of Mr. Big in Max Original "And Just Like That..." from Executive Producer Michael Patrick King
Said King: "How could we ever do a new chapter of the 'Sex and the City' story without our Mr. Big?"

[05/26/21 - 12:16 PM]
Video: "Leverage: Redemption" - Official Trailer - IMDb TV - Coming July 9
In this new iteration and new world, the "Leverage" crew have watched as the rich and powerful continue to take what they want without consequence.

[05/26/21 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Is the Official Home for the Summer Games with Four New Series, Three Returning Favorites and an Hourlong Olympic-Themed Special
New additions include "Family Game Fight!" hosted by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard on Wednesday, August 11.

[05/26/21 - 11:30 AM]
Food Network Picks Up "Chef Boot Camp" Starring Breakout Talent Cliff Crooks for Second Season
Production on the eight-episode second season will begin this summer.







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[05/10/24 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Week of May 6-10
Updates include the cancellations of Roku's "Chad"; Apple's "Constellation"; NBC's "Extended Family"; FOX's "Housebroken"; ABC's "Not Dead Yet"; Hulu's "The Other Black Girl"; and Max's "Scavengers Reign."

[05/10/24 - 01:30 PM]
Three New Series, Breakout Comedies and Fan-Favorite Dramas Anchor NBC's Fall Lineup Boosted by Live Tentpole Specials
Three new series are set to premiere in the fall: drama "Brilliant Minds," starring Zachary Quinto; "St. Denis Medical," which stars Wendi McLendon-Covey, Allison Tolman and David Alan Grier; and Reba McEntire returns to comedy with multi-camera "Happy's Place."

[05/10/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Mulligan" Part 2 - Official Clip - Netflix
Allegiances are tested when the grim realities of life on an empty, alien-ravaged planet start to sink in for President Mulligan and his rag-tag band of survivors.

[05/10/24 - 11:00 AM]
Gordon Ramsay and FOX Entertainment Launch Bite, A Next-Gen Global Food Brand and Entertainment Platform
Bite offers food fans more of the culinary content they love, while giving advertisers and brand partners even greater reach and more innovative ways to engage with Ramsay and FOX's massive audience of over 100 million food-loving fans.

[05/10/24 - 09:59 AM]
Video: Starz Announces July 5 Airdate for Juicy Taboo-Tackling Docu-Series "Down in the Valley" with First Look Images and Teaser Trailer
"Down in the Valley" will pull back the curtain on the surprising but always intriguing people and places that make the Deep South a place where anything can happen and usually does.

[05/10/24 - 09:32 AM]
ABC Renews Seven Primetime Unscripted Series
"American Idol," "The Bachelor," "Celebrity Jeopardy!," "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "Dancing With the Stars," "Shark Tank" and "What Would You Do?" are all due back.

[05/10/24 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "The Conners" Farewell Season - Coming Soon to ABC
You've been part of this family for years. After 6 seasons, be there to say goodbye.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Renews Its Longest-Running Original Series "When Calls the Heart" for a 12th Season!
Hallmark can confirm that the new season will consist of 12 episodes, with production beginning in July.

[05/10/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: ALLBLK Releases Trailer for Hilarious New Comedy Special Gary "G Thang" Johnson: Sitcho Ass Down Premiering Thursday, May 30
Known for his quick wit and sharp observations of everyday life, Gary "G Thang" Johnson takes to the stage in his very first standup comedy special as a call to action to embrace adulthood, face the chaos, and always have a plan.

[05/10/24 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Sets Premiere Date for Content Creator-Driven Talk Show "Influenced" from Candle Media's Hello Sunshine and Amazon MGM Studios on August 1st
The thirty-minute episodes will be co-hosted by popular social media personalities, Achieng Agutu, Eyal Booker, Tefi Pessoa, Taryn Delanie Smith, and Cyrus Veyssi.

[05/10/24 - 08:30 AM]
Video: "Criminal Minds: Evolution" - Teaser 2024 - Paramount+
The upcoming all-new season picks up as the FBI's elite team of profilers investigates the deadly mystery of Gold Star.

[05/10/24 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Tires" - Official Trailer - Netflix
At his father's auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.

[05/10/24 - 07:14 AM]
Prime Video Orders "Haven" from Drama Republic Starring Sophie Turner, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, and Archie Madekwe
"Haven" is a contemporary, high-octane thriller about the heist of the century and the ordinary office worker, Zara (Turner), who finds herself at the heart of it.

[05/10/24 - 02:15 AM]
BBC Comedy Orders a Second Series of "Juice" and "Such Brave Girls"
"Such Brave Girls" is a VAL production for BBC Three and BBC iPlayer, and Hulu in the US.

[05/09/24 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man" - Official Trailer - Netflix
This self-proclaimed ladies' man will make us laugh with his hilarious adventures about teenage romance gone wrong, featuring painfully long kisses and rockstar cameos with surprising outcomes.