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[10/03/22 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 3
Updates include: Harlan Coben to bring Myron Bolitar to Netflix; Michael Rady to recur on NBC's "Magnum PI"; and Anders Holm joins Apple's MonsterVerse series.

[10/03/22 - 07:01 PM]
Video: "Somebody" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A developer builds a dating app, hoping for connection. Soon, she gets caught in the web of a serial killer who uses the platform to lure victims.

[10/03/22 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Under the Queen's Umbrella" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A spirited queen tries to rein in her rowdy sons in order to make one of them the next king of Joseon, while her competitors vie to snatch the throne.

[10/03/22 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's "Shark Tank" Premieres with Its Most-Watched Telecast Since January
"Shark Tank" improved over its year-ago season opener (on 10/8/21) by 4% in Total Viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.5 million).

[10/03/22 - 01:59 PM]
"Martha Gardens" Will Stream on The Roku Channel October 14
Welcome to Martha's Bedford Farm, the embodiment of the perfect farming and gardening life so many dream about!

[10/03/22 - 12:29 PM]
Amazon Freevee to Premiere "Play-Doh Squished," Hosted by Sarah Hyland, on November 11 in the U.S. and UK
Based on the hit holiday special released last year, and featuring updates reflecting the shift from special to series, the first episode premieres exclusively on Freevee November 11 in the U.S. and UK, with new episodes available on the service every Friday thereafter until February 24.

[10/03/22 - 12:25 PM]
ESPN Delivers Multi-Year Viewership Highs Across "Sunday NFL Countdown," "NFL Live" and "NFL Rewind" in September, as ESPN's NFL Portfolio Scores to Start the Season
"Sunday NFL Countdown" is averaging 1.4 million viewers per show (10 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET, weekly), up double digits from each of the first three shows of the previous two seasons, including a healthy 15% increase from 2021.

[10/03/22 - 11:03 AM]
Video: discovery+ Announces October 13 Premiere Date for "A Radical Life" with a First-Look Trailer
The documentary takes an in-depth look at the radicalization and evolution of Tania Joya.

[10/03/22 - 11:00 AM]
"Firefly Lane" Season 2 Date Announcement & First Look
The series returns this December 2 with a concluding 16-episode, supersized season split into two parts.

[10/03/22 - 10:01 AM]
HGTV Renews Smash Hit Renovation Competition Series "Rock the Block" for Its Biggest Season Yet
The new six-episode season is slated to premiere in March 2023.

[10/03/22 - 09:44 AM]
Season 2 Premiere of ABC's "Abbott Elementary" Skyrockets to a 2.38 Rating in Adults 18-49 with Multiplatform Delayed Viewing
"Abbott Elementary" delivered its largest-ever delayed-viewing lift with Total Viewers (+4.1 million) and its 2nd-biggest-ever increase among Adults 18-49 (+318%).

[10/03/22 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Big Mouth" Season 6 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Secret relatives, a viral quiz and romantic curveballs unleash a fresh wave of torment and self-discovery for the Bridgeton Middle crew.

[10/03/22 - 09:06 AM]
Video: "Rogue Heroes" (EPIX 2022 Series) Official Trailer
Based on Ben Macintyre's best-selling book of the same name, the series centers on David Stirling, an eccentric young officer who is hospitalized after a training exercise gone wrong.

[10/03/22 - 09:06 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Emancipation" to Premiere in Theaters on December 2, and Globally on Apple TV+ on December 9
"Emancipation" tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom.

[10/03/22 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Watch the Official Trailer for "Blue's Big City Adventure," Premiering Nov. 18, Exclusively on Paramount+
The feature-length "Blue's Clues & You!" film is a sing and dance-along musical spectacular for the whole family, featuring all-new songs and choreography with the show's beloved hosts and fan-favorite animated characters.

[10/03/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Berlin" - Character Introduction - "Money Heist" - Netflix
"Berlin," the "Money Heist" spin-off, is coming in 2023.

[10/03/22 - 05:01 AM]
Nexstar Media Closes Acquisition of The CW Network
Nexstar also announced that Dennis Miller has been named President of The CW, effective immediately.

[10/03/22 - 02:59 AM]
Prime Video Reveals First-Look Images for High-Stakes Family Drama "Riches"
All six episodes of the Amazon Studios and ITV co-production will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Nordics, and Sub-Saharan Africa on December 2 following its UK premiere on ITVX.

[09/30/22 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, September 30
Updates include: Robin Weigert among latest cast in "The Never Game" at CBS; E! begins production on pair of TV movies; and Lauren Holly to visit Amazon's "The Lake."

[09/30/22 - 01:31 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces First Weekly Streaming News Magazine "Impact X Nightline"
"Impact x Nightline" will stream exclusively on Hulu beginning Thursday, October 6, and is the second weekly offering from ABC News for streaming viewers, following the launch of "Power Trip" on Sunday.

[09/30/22 - 12:32 PM]
"I Am Vanessa Guillen" Documentary About U.S. Army Soldier Who Was Murdered in 2020 Heads to Netflix on November 17, 2022
U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillen always dreamed of joining the military, but once she was stationed at Fort Hood, everything shattered: In 2020, after telling her mother she was being sexually harassed on base, Guillen was murdered by a fellow soldier.

[09/30/22 - 11:10 AM]
discovery+ and ID Highlights - Weeks of October 10 and October 17
Said offerings include the specials "The Murder of Gabby Petito: What Really Happened" and "The Freeway Killer: Lost Murder Tapes."

[09/30/22 - 10:53 AM]
AXS TV Celebrates Sammy Hagar's 75 Birthday with a 24-Hour-Plus Marathon Starting October 12
The lineup includes classic episodes from the fan-favorite original series "Rock & Roll Road Trip With Sammy Hagar," star-studded shoutouts from Sammy's friends and fellow music legends, and more.

[09/30/22 - 10:36 AM]
TV One's New Drama, "Montross: Blood Rules," Premieres Sat. Oct. 1
When attorney Robyn Montross finally returns to her hometown of Evansdale at her father's request, she begins to unravel the web of lies that has secured her family's power and prominence in the community for generations.

[09/30/22 - 10:00 AM]
"Finding Happy" Reaches 2.6 Million Viewers in Series Premiere On Bounce
Centering around the Black female experience through the eyes of protagonist Yaz Carter, "Finding Happy" is a dramedy about the unfulfilled life of Yaz, beginning with her unhappy 36th birthday.

[09/30/22 - 09:44 AM]
Court TV to Premiere New Original Documentary Special "Rampage Killers" Sunday, Oct. 2 at 9 p.m. ET
Coinciding with the five-year anniversary of the Las Vegas shooting massacre, this provocative documentary explores why understanding the psyche of a rampage killer is vital in preventing future mass murders.

[09/30/22 - 09:21 AM]
FOX Wins Fourth Consecutive Premiere Week in L3 Ratings
Additionally, the 34th season premiere of "The Simpsons" ranked as Premiere Week's #1 entertainment series for the fourth straight year, while FOX's new drama "Monarch" ranks as this season's #1 scripted debut.

[09/30/22 - 09:03 AM]
Official "Ramy" Aftershow "One Cup of Tea" Streaming Now
Each episode features special guests to help unpack the topics and themes of the groundbreaking Hulu Original series, which is now streaming on Hulu.

[09/30/22 - 09:01 AM]
"Reno 911" - New Episodes Premiering October 19th on Comedy Central
A critically acclaimed, hit series which ran for six seasons on Comedy Central, "Reno 911!" let viewers ride shotgun with the courageous men and women of the Reno Sheriff's Department as they lay down the law and put their lives on the line.

[09/30/22 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "I Am a Stalker" - First Look - Netflix
Convicted stalkers and survivors share harrowing accounts of harassment, abuse and other crimes in this documentary series.

[09/30/22 - 08:06 AM]
Peacock Orders Long-Awaited "Community" Movie Based on Emmy Award-Winning Fan-Favorite NBC Comedy
Original stars Joel McHale, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Gillian Jacobs, Jim Rash and Ken Jeong will reunite with Joel McHale as an executive producer.

[09/30/22 - 08:04 AM]
Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date and Unveils First-Look at Highly Anticipated Action-Thriller "Echo 3" from Academy Award-Winner Mark Boal
Filmed in Colombia with English and Spanish dialogue, the Apple Original series produced by Keshet Studios will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through January 13.

[09/30/22 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Midnight Club" - Final Teaser - Netflix
Inside a hospice for terminally ill teens, members of an exclusive club make a chilling pact: The first to die must send a sign from beyond the grave.

[09/30/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.

[09/30/22 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Young Royals" Season 2 - First 4 Minutes - Netflix
Struggling to accept his newfound royal duties, Wilhelm fears his Crown Prince title will cost him everything he cares about.

[09/30/22 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Human Playground" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Narrated by Idris Elba, this docuseries explores the origins and evolution of play across the globe, from age-old rituals to billion-dollar businesses.

[09/30/22 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Tiger & Bunny 2" Part 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fighting for peace - and their sponsors - the odd couple of Wild Tiger and Barnaby continue to work as superheroes.

[09/30/22 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Joys and Sorrows of Young Yuguo" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this moving documentary, teen Yuguo goes on the adventure of a lifetime as he leaves China to pursue his passion for Romanian literature and culture.

[09/29/22 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 29
Updates include: Trevor Noah announces exit from "The Daily Show"; Marvel Studios' "Armor Wars" to now become a feature film; and FX's "English Teacher" pilot rounds out cast.

[09/29/22 - 03:03 PM]
NBC Orders Mike O'Malley Comedy to Series
Donald Faison, Abigail Spencer, Finn Sweeney and Sofia Capanna star in the project, created by Mike O'Malley.

[09/29/22 - 12:46 PM]
The CW Network Announces Judges, Host and Star-Studded Celebrity Guest Lineup for "Criss Angel's Magic with the Stars"
In each episode, two celebrities train with Criss and learn his award-winning, revolutionary magic to compete and create a mind-blowing series of magic performances.

[09/29/22 - 11:45 AM]
Alisa Bowen Named President of Disney+
Bowen has led global business operations for Disney's streaming platforms, including Disney+, since its launch in 2019.

[09/29/22 - 11:09 AM]
Bravo's "Southern Charm" Two-Part Reunion Debuts Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Olivia Flowers, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Naomie Olindo and Shep Rose to revisit the relationships and resentments that unfolded this season.

[09/29/22 - 10:08 AM]
OWN Orders 85 Hours of New Content with Four Unscripted Series Renewals Including "Love & Marriage: Huntsville", "Love & Marriage: D.C.", "Belle Collective" and "Put a Ring on It"
The series will air during the network's established Friday and Saturday night unscripted programming blocks throughout 2023 starting with "Love & Marriage: D.C." in January.

[09/29/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Entergalactic" - Final Trailer - Netflix
Ambitious artist Jabari attempts to balance success and love when he moves into his dream Manhattan apartment and falls for his next-door neighbor.

[09/29/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Bite Size Halloween" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Hulu
This October, the strangest nightmares come creeping while you're awake!

[09/29/22 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Raymond & Ray" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
You can bury family, but you can't bury the past. Ethan Hawke and Ewan McGregor star in "Raymond & Ray," in theaters October 14 and streaming October 21 on Apple TV+.

[09/29/22 - 09:31 AM]
Peacock Drops Official First Look Images from New Original Comedy Series "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin" Starring Adam Devine and Executive Produced by Elizabeth Banks
All six episodes premiere on Peacock Wednesday, November 23.

[09/29/22 - 09:05 AM]
Video: "Prince Andrew: Banished" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
The film unpacks the tumultuous story of how Prince Andrew, Duke of York whose behavioral antics throughout his career as a Royal brought scandal and disgrace to the 1200-year legacy of the British Royal Family.

[09/29/22 - 09:03 AM]
"AHS:NYC" - Installment 11 of FX's "American Horror Story" Franchise Premieres Wednesday, October 19
"AHS:NYC" will feature an all-star cast featuring, Joe Mantello, Billie Lourd, Zachary Quinto, Russell Tovey, Leslie Grossman, Charlie Carver, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, Denis O'Hare and Patti LuPone.







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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.