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[02/05/21 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 5
Updates include: Taran Killam to star in "Welcome to Georgia" at CBS; Mira Sorvino, Merrin Dungey board Starz's "Shining Vale"; and Hulu orders Chris Estrada-led comedy pilot "Punk Ass Bitch."

[02/05/21 - 04:49 PM]
"Power Rangers Dino Fury" Premieres Saturday, February 20 at 8:00 A.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon
Adapted from the Japanese Super Sentai series "Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger," the 28th season of "Power Rangers" features morphinominal battle footage with an all-new cast of dynamic heroes, evil villains and imagination-defying monsters.

[02/05/21 - 01:45 PM]
ViacomCBS and MTV Entertainment Group Sign "Yellowstone" Co-Creator Taylor Sheridan to Exclusive Blockbuster Deal for Multiple Series
Viewers will get a special sneak peek at Sheridan's new series for Paramount+ - a prequel to the smash drama - entitled "Y: 1883" during the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7.

[02/05/21 - 01:05 PM]
"Wynonna Earp" Sets Premiere Date for Final Episodes on Syfy
The remaining six episodes are set to return Friday, March 5 and will culminate in Syfy's epic finale on Friday, April 9.

[02/05/21 - 12:01 PM]
Lana Condor to Star in and Executive Produce "Boo, Bitch," A Live-Action Comedy Limited Series for Netflix
She'll play a high school senior who, after years of playing it safe, decides to live an epic life... only to wake up the next morning and find out she's now a ghost.

[02/05/21 - 10:04 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Dates for Next Wave of Programming
Look for new seasons of "Cake," "Mayans M.C." and "Breeders" beginning in March.

[02/05/21 - 10:02 AM]
Higher Ground Productions Announces New Slate of Netflix Projects
The content encompasses a range of fiction, non-fiction and kids & family across both series and feature films.

[02/05/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Pacific Rim: The Black" - Official Trailer #1 - Netflix
After Kaiju ravage Australia, two siblings pilot a Jaeger to search for their parents, encountering new creatures, seedy characters and chance allies.

[02/05/21 - 10:00 AM]
Chiwetel Ejiofor to Star in Paramount+ Original Series "The Man Who Fell to Earth"
The project is based on the Walter Tevis novel of the same name and the iconic film starring David Bowie.

[02/05/21 - 09:32 AM]
Exclusive Television Premiere of "Saint Maud" to Debut on EPIX February 12, 2021 at 8 PM ET/PT
The debut film from writer-director Rose Glass, "Saint Maud" is a chilling and boldly original vision of faith, madness, and salvation in a fallen world.

[02/05/21 - 09:31 AM]
E! Cordially Invites You to the Dinner Party of the Year as New Series "Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump" Premieres Thursday, March 18 at 9PM ET/PT
Iggy Azalea, Jeff Lewis, Joel McHale, Lala Kent, Margaret Cho, Mario Lopez, Sheryl Underwood, Steve-O and Tori Spelling are among the featured guests.

[02/05/21 - 08:59 AM]
HBO Documentary Films' Four-Part Documentary Series "Allen v. Farrow," From Award-Winning Investigative Filmmakers Kirby Dick & Amy Ziering and Amy Herdy, Debuts February 21
The series examines the shattering effects of trauma on a family and is a haunting depiction of the skepticism and backlash that can result from an accusation.

[02/05/21 - 08:57 AM]
HGTV Orders Two Pilot Episodes for "My First Time" (wt)
The episodes will follow former educator Amina Stevens as she uses her classroom experience to guide first time buyers on the path to home ownership.

[02/05/21 - 08:43 AM]
Bravo Renews "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" for a Sophomore Season
An epic three-part reunion closes out the first season and kicks off on Wednesday, February 10.

[02/05/21 - 08:26 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "Hell's Kitchen" Claim Top Demo Honors
The network pulls off a victory among adults 18-49 while ABC is the most-watched broadcaster overall.

[02/05/21 - 08:01 AM]
The History(R) Channel Partners with the James Beard Foundation on "Save Our History" Philanthropic Initiative to #SaveOurRestaurants
The first recipient is Ben's Chili Bowl located in Washington, D.C., an establishment that has played a role in numerous key moments in America's history.

[02/05/21 - 07:38 AM]
Video: PSA with First Lady Jill Biden (and the 1st Dogs - Champ and Major) to Air on discovery+ During "Puppy Bowl XVII" on Sunday Feb. 7
Major Biden's journey from the Delaware Humane Association to the Biden family and now to the White House illustrates Puppy Bowl's message of how a shelter animal's life can be transformed when given a second chance in a loving, forever home.

[02/05/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Sentinelle" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Transferred home after a traumatizing combat mission, a highly trained French soldier uses her lethal skills to hunt down the man who hurt her sister.

[02/04/21 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 4
Updates include: Ryan Seacrest exits E!'s "Live from the Red Carpet"; Emily Hampshire to lead proposed "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" reboot; and Nhut Le tapped for HBO Max's "Peacemaker."

[02/04/21 - 08:31 PM]
Netflix's First Telugu Anthology - "Pitta Kathalu" - Brings to Life Stories of Bold Women
The four-part anthology film is directed by four of the finest stalwarts of Telugu cinema - Tharun Bhascker, B.V. Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy.

[02/04/21 - 08:11 PM]
"Summer of Soul (... Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)" Headed to Searchlight Pictures and Hulu
The film is directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and produced by Joseph Patel, Robert Fyvolent and David Dinerstein with RadicalMedia serving as creative and production partners.

[02/04/21 - 03:15 PM]
Lifetime's Wendy Williams Movie and Doc Event Ranks as Cable's #1 Movie and Documentary, Making Lifetime Television's #1 Network for the Night
Lifetime spins the numbers for the month of January to date.

[02/04/21 - 02:02 PM]
WE tv Announces New Series "The TS Madison Experience" Premiering March 4 at 10PM ET/PT
Produced by World of Wonder, the six, one-hour episodes follow Madison as she navigates her authentic journey as an internet star while adapting to the new normal of today's world.

[02/04/21 - 01:31 PM]
Starz Greenlights "The Serpent Queen" Period Drama About Catherine de Medici, Renaissance Queen of France
Writer Justin Haythe and director Stacie Passon are among the featured auspices.

[02/04/21 - 01:09 PM]
NBC Greenlights "The Thing About Pam" with Straight-to-Series Order
Two-time Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger is on board to make her broadcast TV debut as both star and executive producer.

[02/04/21 - 12:04 PM]
WarnerMedia Inks First-Look Deal with the Stars of truTV's Breakout Hit, "Impractical Jokers"
Currently ranked as cable's #1 unscripted comedy in 2020, "Impractical Jokers" has been renewed by truTV for a tenth season ahead of its ninth season premiere on Thursday, February 4.

[02/04/21 - 11:54 AM]
Food Network Takes Extreme Culinary Adventure to New Heights in Majestic Six-Episode Event "The Great Food Truck Race: Alaska"
The new season premieres on Sunday, March 7 at 10:00/9:00c on Food Network and streams the same day on discovery+.

[02/04/21 - 11:30 AM]
All-New discovery+ Original Hunts the Infamous "Murder Hornet" in "Attack of the Murder Hornets," A Feature Documentary by Filmmaker Michael Paul Stephenson Launching February 20
The international phenomenon of the hornet first struck the nation with ferocity and destructive force last year, as scientists quickly discovered detrimental impacts on other species, such as honeybees.

[02/04/21 - 10:33 AM]
NBC's "Law & Order: Organized Crime" Hits the Streets Thursday, April 1 as Part of Historic Crossover with "Law & Order: SVU"
Plus: "Good Girls" will make its season four premiere on Sunday, March 7; and "Manifest" is back for season three on Thursday, April 1.

[02/04/21 - 09:12 AM]
Peacock Announces Season Three of Stephen King Adaptation "Mr. Mercedes" Premiering on March 4
All 10 episodes will drop at once; while seasons one and two are now streaming on Peacock.

[02/04/21 - 09:05 AM]
Video: YouTube Originals "Life in a Day 2020" Releases New Trailer Ahead of Big Game
The trailer will have its broadcast debut on CBS in the final lead-up to Sunday's Big Game.

[02/04/21 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Summons "Daniel Spellbound" to Netflix in an All-New Animated Series
In modern-day New York City, magic is real... it's just hidden from the public by sleight of hand and misdirection.

[02/04/21 - 08:31 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Continues Win Streak in Viewers, Demos
The network once again leads the evening in both categories thanks to its "Chicago" dramas.

[02/04/21 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "City of Ghosts" - New Series Trailer - Netflix Futures
A young girl who discovers stories around her city by communicating directly with the ghosts who inhabit it.

[02/04/21 - 08:17 AM]
27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations
"The Crown" and "Schitt's Creek" lead all TV nominations with five each.

[02/04/21 - 08:00 AM]
Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Begin Production on "The J Team," A New Live-Action Musical Starring Pop Star and Social Media Sensation JoJo Siwa
The 90-minute feature-length film follows a young girl who is kicked out of her dance troupe and forced to rediscover what dance and friendship mean to her while finding her true "sparkle" in the process.

[02/04/21 - 08:00 AM]
"Love It or List It" Star Gets Greenlight for New Series "Tough Love with Hilary Farr"
Eight hour-long episodes are slated to premiere in late 2021 on HGTV.

[02/04/21 - 07:35 AM]
Premiere Episodes of the New CBS Original Series "The Equalizer" and "Clarice" to Get Special Two-Week Multi-Platform Promotional Viewings
Plus: Prime Video Channels will put both shows in front of their paywall during the two week windows, and YouTube will offer the first episodes for free on the CBS YouTube channel.

[02/04/21 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Behind Her Eyes" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A single mother enters a world of twisted mind games when she begins an affair with her psychiatrist boss while secretly befriending his mysterious wife.

[02/04/21 - 06:00 AM]
Netflix Presents a Sneak-Peek of Its Local Content from the Netherlands and Belgium
Highlights include the return of "Into the Night" plus the debut of "Misfit: The Series."

[02/04/21 - 05:01 AM]
Video: "Pele" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero.

[02/04/21 - 03:31 AM]
Video: "Dealer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Tensions erupt when two filmmakers infiltrate an area ruled by gangs to shoot a music video for a rapper in this gritty found-footage series.

[02/04/21 - 02:04 AM]
BBC Two Commissions "Unsolved Histories with Lucy Worsley"
PBS will co-produce the four-part series, which will see historian Lucy Worsley turn sleuth by reopening and completely re-evaluating infamous mysteries.

[02/03/21 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 3
Updates include: Sam Esmail's "Acts of Crime" casts quartet for ABC; Niecy Nash to guest host FOX's "The Masked Singer"; and Sarayu Blue to recur on Apple's "The Shrink Next Door."

[02/03/21 - 03:10 PM]
USA Network's Newest Docu-Comedy "She's the Boss" Premieres Thursday, February 25 at 10:30PM ET/PT
The series follows Nicole Walters, an ambitious, jet-setting entrepreneur who runs a multi-million dollar marketing empire and her husband, Josh Walters, a quirky and devoted stay-at-home lawyer.

[02/03/21 - 02:20 PM]
MotorTrend App Premieres Second Season of the Hit Series "Faster with Finnegan," Hosted by Mike Finnegan of "Roadkill"
Mike Finnegan guides hobbyist mechanics and car lovers across America on how to get more speed from their project vehicles.

[02/03/21 - 01:00 PM]
The CW Gives Early Renewals to 12 Current Series for Next Season
Additionally, The CW is ordering five additional episodes for this season of "Walker," bringing its total episode count for 2020-2021 to 18, and two additional episodes of "Superman & Lois," bringing its total episode count for 2020-2021 to 15.

[02/03/21 - 12:13 PM]
An Incredible Lineup of Country Music Stars to Join the "Grand Ole Opry: 95 Years Of Country Music" Special
The anniversary special will feature performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood.

[02/03/21 - 10:08 AM]
Video: "Each and Every Day" - MTV Documentary Films
The film will make its commercial-free premiere Tuesday, February 16 on MTV.

[02/03/21 - 10:00 AM]
Robert Mills Expands Oversight as Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
"Rob is a respected and accomplished innovator in the unscripted business and his success is reflected in the countless hours of compelling content he has long championed," said Craig Erwich, president of Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment.







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[04/25/24 - 11:31 AM]
Netflix Greenlights Leanne Morgan Scripted Comedy from Co-Creator Chuck Lorre
Additionally, Morgan will do two stand-up specials for Netflix.

[04/25/24 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix & Shondaland Announce New "Bridgerton" Season 3 Product Collections & Brand Collaborations
In celebration of its upcoming Season 3 premiere, Netflix and Shondaland are announcing new product collections with leading lifestyle brands that speak to the essence of the Bridgerton universe and the underpinnings of the romantic Regency era releasing this spring.

[04/25/24 - 10:37 AM]
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[04/25/24 - 10:07 AM]
Video: "Prom Dates" - Official Trailer - Hulu
"Prom Dates" follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom.

[04/25/24 - 10:02 AM]
HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series "Renovation Aloha"
The new season is slated to premiere in 2025.

[04/25/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Debuts Official Trailer and Key Art for Third Season of "Mayor of Kingstown"
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[04/25/24 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Enters Exclusive Multi-Year Agreement to Air Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Pageants
The 73rd Miss USA Pageant will air live on Sunday, August 4 while the companion pageant, Miss Teen USA, will air live on Thursday, August 1.

[04/25/24 - 09:29 AM]
The Brenner Brothers Are Back with a Sequel This Holiday Season on Hallmark Channel!
Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, Andrew Walker and Margaret Colin reprise their roles in the all-new sequel to "Three Wise Men and a Baby" - the #1 most-watched original movie premiere of 2022.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
The History Channel to Premiere Two-Night Event "The Great War" Executive Produced by Robin Roberts on May 27
The documentary series is told through dramatic narrative sequences, insightful interviews and contemporary scholarship, and dynamic archival footage.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Clipped" - Official Trailer - Laurence Fishburne, Jacki Weaver, Cleopatra Coleman, Ed O'Neill - FX
The scandalous story of LA's other basketball team.

[04/25/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts Trailer for the New Documentary Series "Hollywood Con Queen," Featuring the Unbelievable Story of One of Hollywood's Biggest Scams, Premiering Globally May 8
"Hollywood Con Queen" hails from Emmy winner Chris Smith and Library Films.

[04/25/24 - 08:30 AM]
CBS Renews Drama "The Equalizer" for the 2024-2025 Broadcast Season
It is a top 10 primetime broadcast drama, ranking #8 overall season-to-date with 7.89 million viewers, according to Nielsen Most Current Data.

[04/25/24 - 08:01 AM]
Paramount+ Announces New Docuseries "Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza" to Premiere May 21
Directed by the multi-Emmy nominated Michael John Warren and executive produced by multi-Emmy nominees James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the three-part series made its triumphant world premiere at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

[04/25/24 - 08:00 AM]
Lights, Camera... "Action"! The High-Octane Documentary Series Makes Its Streaming Debut on Peacock on April 26
The new series features the real lives behind some of Hollywood's top stunt performers, including behind-the-scenes footage of Universal Pictures' The Fall Guy (in theaters May 3).

[04/25/24 - 05:00 AM]
Entertainment Icon Reba McEntire to Host the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 16-time ACM Award-winning host will also take center stage to perform new music, in addition to helming country music's longest-running awards show.