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[09/23/21 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, September 23
Updates include: Netflix's "Derry Girls" to end with third season; Jaden Michael to lead Amazon's "Shelter" pilot; and Jensen Ackles to helm an upcoming episode of The CW's "Walker."

[09/23/21 - 07:02 PM]
"The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea" - Series Documents the Crimes Committed by Heinous Serial Killer Yoo Young-chul Coming October 22nd
The series is produced by award-winning Asian production company Beach House Pictures, a Blue Ant Studios company.

[09/23/21 - 01:31 PM]
Max Original Documentary Series "The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin" Debuts September 30
Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Marina Zenovich, the five-episode documentary series from Ross Dinerstein's Campfire Studios and Huntley Productions examines the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and its founder, the late Gwen Shamblin Lara.

[09/23/21 - 01:00 PM]
New on Hulu: Fall TV Premieres Available Next Day
The streamer recaps its new and returning offerings from ABC, FOX and NBC.

[09/23/21 - 12:34 PM]
EPIX(R) to Premiere "NFL Icons" Docuseries
Debuting on October 2 at 10:00/9:00c and airing weekly, the series celebrates the biggest names in the history of pro football.

[09/23/21 - 12:01 PM]
HBO Max Orders Three-Part Documentary Celebrating DC's History and Legacy
The documentary series takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium.

[09/23/21 - 11:31 AM]
Video: "Vince Carter: Legacy" - Official Trailer - Crackle
"Vince Carter: Legacy" explores the transformation of the NBA's longest career athlete, Vince Carter, from dunking into history, playing through the pain, and evolving to create a legacy unlike any player before him.

[09/23/21 - 11:30 AM]
The Series Premiere of the New Comedy "Ghosts" Will Now Have a One-Hour Debut, Oct. 7
The move bumps the second season premiere of "B Positive" by one week, to Thursday, October 14.

[09/23/21 - 11:10 AM]
TNT's "Claws" Returns for Fourth and Final Season on Sunday, December 26, at 9:00pm ET/PT
Additionally, an early sneak of the final season's first episode will air on December 17 during TBS' weekly talk show series, "Friday Night Vibes," hosted by Tiffany Haddish with co-host Deon Cole.

[09/23/21 - 11:05 AM]
Apple TV+ Launches Companion Podcast for Highly Anticipated Original Series "Foundation"
Hosted by Jason Concepcion and featuring "Foundation" showrunner and executive producer David S. Goyer, each episode of the podcast will welcome creative talent for a deeper exploration into the making of each of the series' episodes.

[09/23/21 - 10:40 AM]
Lifetime Amps Up Unscripted Slate with Greenlights of Three New Series
The robust slate includes the life-altering plastic surgery transformation series, "My Killer Body with K. Michelle," new dating series "Five Guys a Week" and family docuseries, "Leave it to Geege," following a sassy southern mother from Emmy-winning World of Wonder.

[09/23/21 - 10:08 AM]
Ayo Davis Named President of Disney Branded Television
Davis most recently served as Executive Vice President, Creative Development and Strategy of Disney Branded Television, overseeing scripted and unscripted series, movies and specials targeted to kids, teens and families.

[09/23/21 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Orville: New Horizons" - Date Announcement - Hulu
New home. New missions. "The Orville: New Horizons" arrives March 10, 2022.

[09/23/21 - 10:00 AM]
Shudder to Premiere Psychological Thriller "Dead & Beautiful" Thursday, November 4
The film, which is written and directed by David Verbeek, is also set to play at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX on Saturday, September 25.

[09/23/21 - 09:45 AM]
TNT's "AEW: Dynamite" Moves to TBS in 2022
Additionally, in 2022, "AEW: Rampage," which features the world-renowned stars of AEW, will continue to air Fridays on TNT.

[09/23/21 - 09:32 AM]
Showtime Revives Original "Dexter" Podcast with Launch of "Dexter: New Blood Wrap-Up with Scott Reynolds," Ahead of TV Series Premiere
The podcast - which will be available everywhere - will launch Friday, October 1, and will continue its spree with new episodes every Tuesday for 16 weeks.

[09/23/21 - 09:31 AM]
Watch the Latest Episodes from Apple TV+ Three Hours Earlier This Week
The streamer's latest offerings - including the premieres of "Foundation" and "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory" - will be available tonight (Thursday, September 23) at 9pm EST/6pm PST.

[09/23/21 - 09:15 AM]
TBS Greenlights Seventh Season of Emmy-Award-Winning Late-Night Series "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee"
Moving to Thursday nights beginning January 2022, "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" remains a trailblazing force in late-night, continuing to use political satire to entertain, educate, and empower viewers while keeping the government in check.

[09/23/21 - 09:08 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Reveals Trailers for Upcoming Original Series for Kids and Families, "Puppy Place" and "Get Rolling with Otis"
Based on Scholastic's best-selling book series written by Ellen Miles, "Puppy Place" chronicles the adventures of dog-loving siblings, Charles and Lizzie Peterson, and the puppy pals they foster in search of forever homes.

[09/23/21 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Jacinta" Trailer - Official Trailer
An intimate portrait of mothers and daughters, the effects of trauma and a young woman's fight for her future.

[09/23/21 - 09:01 AM]
New Multi-Hour Special "Dear Earth" Kicks Off YouTube Originals' October Sustainability Slate
During today's TCA session, Susanne Daniels, YouTube's Global Head of Original Content, announced "Dear Earth," a global, multi-hour celebration of the planet featuring a wide-range of global leaders.

[09/23/21 - 09:00 AM]
Additional Stars of Stage and Screen Announced to Appear on "The Tony Awards(R) Present: Broadway's Back!," Live from the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, Sunday, Sept. 26 on CBS and Paramount+
Previously announced artists appearing on the show include Annaleigh Ashford, Kristin Chenoweth, André De Shields, Jake Gyllenhaal, Christopher Jackson, Audra McDonald, Idina Menzel, Ruthie Ann Miles, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bebe Neuwirth, Leslie Odom Jr., Kelli O'Hara, Ben Platt, Jeremy Pope, Chita Rivera, Daphne Rubin-Vega and BD Wong.

[09/23/21 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Apple's "Acapulco," A New Spanish-and English-Language Series Starring Eugenio Derbez, Debuts Trailer Ahead of Global Premiere on October 8
"Acapulco" tells the story of twenty-something Máximo Gallardo (Enrique Arrizon), whose dream comes true when he gets the job of a lifetime as a cabana boy at the hottest resort in Acapulco.

[09/23/21 - 08:03 AM]
Video: It's Time to Fright the Frights in the New "Muppets Haunted Mansion" Trailer, Streaming Exclusively on Disney+ October 8
Starring in the special alongside fan-favorite Muppets, are Will Arnett (as The Ghost Host), Yvette Nicole Brown (as The Hearse Driver), Darren Criss (as The Caretaker), and Taraji P. Henson (as The Bride).

[09/23/21 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Amazon Prime Video Releases Official Trailer for "I Know What You Did Last Summer"
One year after the fatal car accident that haunted their graduation night, a group of teenagers find themselves bound together by a dark secret and stalked by a brutal killer.

[09/23/21 - 07:47 AM]
"Dune," "The Many Saints of Newark," The Third Season of "Succession," and the Final Season of "Insecure" Arrive on HBO Max This October
Also on tap are the second season of romantic comedy anthology series "Love Life," the third season of "Selena + Chef," the three-part mini-series event "Aquaman: King of Atlantis," and the second season of the unscripted series "We're Here."

[09/23/21 - 07:02 AM]
"Tiger King 2" Leads Pack of Upcoming Netflix Documentaries Exploring Crimes, Cons, and Scams
Also due on the streamer: "The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman," "The Tinder Swindler," "Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King" and "Bad Vegan."

[09/23/21 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Karma's World" Trailer - Netflix Futures
"Karma's World" follows Karma Grant, an aspiring musical artist and rapper with big talent and an even bigger heart.

[09/23/21 - 06:30 AM]
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's Screen Media Acquires Alien Invasion Holiday Horror Film "Black Friday"
The film stars Bruce Campbell, Devon Sawa, Ivana Baquero, and Michael Jai White.

[09/23/21 - 06:00 AM]
Video: "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The extraordinary true story of eccentric British artist Louis Wain (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose playful, sometimes even psychedelic pictures helped to transform the public's perception of cats forever.

[09/23/21 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "A World Without" - Official Teaser - Netflix
In a country where dating is outlawed, three teenage girls in search of happiness decide to join a reclusive community led by a charismatic leader.

[09/23/21 - 02:00 AM]
BBC & NBCUniversal Forge Joint Unscripted Partnership for UK Indies
The joint unscripted partnership will be open to all UK-based production companies and studios, maximizing the opportunities presented by the wide-ranging shared DNA of NBCUniversal and the BBC.

[09/23/21 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "The Unlikely Murderer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An assassinated prime minister. A police investigation that lead no-where. What happened that night in Stockholm? And who is Stig Engström, the man that was named as the probable shooter?

[09/22/21 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, September 22
Updates include: Leslie Bibb, Rachel Bloom among latest cast in Hulu's "Reboot"; Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo join Apple's "Wool"; and Black Cake" adaptation ordered to series at Hulu.

[09/22/21 - 10:01 PM]
Netflix All Set to Welcome a New Superhero, "Minnal Murali" This Christmas Eve
Set in the '90s, "Minnal Murali," is the origin story of Jaison, an ordinary man-turned-superhero (Murali), who is struck by a bolt of lightning which bestows him with special powers.

[09/22/21 - 02:08 PM]
Beloved Best-Selling, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Novel "All the Light We Cannot See" to Become an Epic Netflix Limited Series
The four-part limited series tells the story of Marie-Laure, a teenager who is blind, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

[09/22/21 - 02:03 PM]
Video: "SEAL Team" - Season 5 Official Trailer - Paramount+
Season 5 of "SEAL Team" picks up where Season 4 left off with all of Bravo working on themselves and their home life.

[09/22/21 - 01:10 PM]
ESPN to Nationally Televise Nine Major League Baseball Games with Postseason Implications Through September 29
ESPN will nationally televise airing nine games through September 29, including the season finale of "Sunday Night Baseball" leading up to the exclusive coverage of the American League Wild Card Game on ESPN.

[09/22/21 - 01:06 PM]
Peacock's Upcoming Drama Series "Irreverent" Announces Main Cast
Colin Donnell will topline the project, a fish out of water drama that follows criminal mediator Paulo Keegan as he flees the United States after a mediation gone wrong and assumes the identity of Reverend Mackenzie "Mack" Boyd.

[09/22/21 - 12:31 PM]
"Saturday Night Live" to Premiere Season 47 on Oct. 2 with Four Consecutive Live Shows Aired Coast-to-Coast on NBC and Livestreamed on Peacock
Owen Wilson, Kim Kardashian West, Rami Malek and Jason Sudeikis are among the hosts to open the season.

[09/22/21 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Britney vs Spears" - Official Trailer - Netflix
No more secrets. No more silence. "Britney vs Spears" is only on Netflix September 28.

[09/22/21 - 10:06 AM]
OWN Announces OWN Spotlight Series "Speak Sis" with Special Episode Featuring Oprah Winfrey Premiering Tuesday, September 28
In a conversation that destigmatizes mental health issues, the panel will discuss childhood trauma in the Black community and unpack how it manifests in adulthood.

[09/22/21 - 10:03 AM]
ABC and ESPN Networks to Televise Seven College Football Conference Championship Games, Dec. 3-4
Championship Saturday features six games across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, beginning with a pair of noon kickoffs through the final whistle of the primetime matchup.

[09/22/21 - 10:01 AM]
Peacock to Release DreamWorks Animated Series "Dragons Rescue Riders: Heroes of the Sky"
Also on tap are new seasons of "Madagascar: A Little Wild" and "Curious George."

[09/22/21 - 09:31 AM]
Max Original Comedy "The Sex Lives of College Girls" Debuts November 18
The 10-episode series continues with three new episodes on November 25 and December 2, leading up to the final two episodes of the season on December 9.

[09/22/21 - 09:04 AM]
Showtime Orders "Let the Right One In" to Series
Inspired by the original hit Swedish novel and film, the series centers on Mark (Demián Bichir) and his daughter Eleanor (Madison Taylor Baez) whose lives were changed forever 10 years earlier when she was turned into a vampire.

[09/22/21 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Night Teeth" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A young driver picks up two mysterious women for a night of party hopping. But when his passengers reveal their true nature, he must fight to stay alive.

[09/22/21 - 09:01 AM]
On the 12th "Countdown to Christmas" Hallmark Gave to Me... 41 All-New, Original Holiday Movie Premieres Starting October 22
Also beginning October 22 is "Movies & Mistletoe" on Hallmark Movies Now, the company's stand-alone streaming service.

[09/22/21 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Launches "CSI: Vegas Deep-Dive," A Virtual Investigation That Lets Fans Solve a Mystery Leading Up to the Series Premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 6
Developed with creator and executive producer Anthony E. Zuiker, the mystery in the marketing campaign is designed to tie organically to the new series.

[09/22/21 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Apple Debuts Trailer for Highly Anticipated "Invasion," from Creators Simon Kinberg and David Weil
The series will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with the first three episodes on October 22, followed by new episodes weekly, every Friday.







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[11/22/24 - 01:31 PM]
Video: "Suits LA" Arrives February 2025 - NBC
The all-new spinoff of the beloved legal drama, starring Stephen Amell, Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg, lands on the West Coast.

[11/22/24 - 12:11 PM]
Video: Peacock Releases First Look at the Third Season of Emmy Award-Winning Reality Competition Series "The Traitors" Returning January 9 with Alan Cumming as Host
Last season, "The Traitors" became the #1 unscripted series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms during launch week, according to Nielsen.

[11/22/24 - 10:15 AM]
Apple's Drama "Your Friends & Neighbors" Lands Early Season Two Renewal
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[11/22/24 - 09:01 AM]
Apple Original Films' "Fly Me to the Moon" to Premiere December 6, 2024
Since its debut in theaters worldwide, the film has received the Verified Hot certification on Rotten Tomatoes by fans.

[11/22/24 - 08:03 AM]
Peacock Exclusively Streams Blumhouse's "Speak No Evil" Beginning December 6
The psychological horror thriller stars James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot McNairy, and more!

[11/22/24 - 07:35 AM]
2024 "Emirates NBA Cup" Championship Game Exclusively on ABC and ESPN+ December 17
In addition, ESPN platforms will exclusively present a semifinal game and a quarterfinal game as part of its 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Knockout Round coverage.

[11/22/24 - 07:12 AM]
Peacock and Sky's Original Hit Drama Series "The Day of the Jackal" Scores Second Season Renewal
In the US it ranked #1 on Peacock's Top 10 TV Shows on its platform and was a Top 5 streaming original in the US for its opening weekend (according to preliminary Nielsen data).

[11/22/24 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Chef's Table" Volume 7 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Meet five world-class chefs who redefine culinary boundaries with delicious, innovative dishes honoring their diverse cultures and personal philosophies.

[11/22/24 - 05:41 AM]
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction with the finale of the NFL regular season and playoffs.

[11/22/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Ad Vitam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After escaping an attempted murder, Franck Lazarev (Guillaume Canet) must find his wife Léo, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious group of armed men.

[11/21/24 - 04:01 PM]
"Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die" Premieres December 10: A Battle for Supremacy Begins
In the shadows of Korea's rugby world, seven teams engage in a fierce battle of strength, strategy, and teamwork - all vying to be crowned champion.

[11/21/24 - 04:00 PM]
ABC Presents a Two-Night Special Event To Commemorate the Diamond Anniversary of "Mary Poppins"
First, "The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20," a two-hour special from ABC News Studios chock full of rarely seen footage, photos and stories from the film's living legends, airs Wednesday, November 27 on ABC and streams next day on Hulu and Disney+.

[11/21/24 - 01:32 PM]
2024 International Emmy Nominees on Hulu
Check out these Emmy-worthy international series streaming on Hulu.

[11/21/24 - 01:12 PM]
"Dancing with the Stars" Semifinals Is Top Program of the Night in Adults 18-49 and All Key Women Demographics
The spectacular season 33 penultimate episode grew over the previous week's 500th episode celebration in both Total Viewers (5.19 million vs. 5.13 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.75 rating vs. 0.71 rating), hitting a season high in Total Viewers.

[11/21/24 - 01:05 PM]
NBC Orders Five Additional Episodes of Its Friday Night Comedy Hit "Happy's Place"
The "Happy's Place" premiere has hit 14 million viewers across all platforms.