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[02/25/22 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 25
Updates include: Starz eyes "Outlander" prequel series; Lyric Ross cast in "Ironheart" at Disney+; and Charles Dance tapped for Hulu's "Washington Black."

[02/25/22 - 12:00 PM]
Video: "Theodosia" - Official Trailer - HBO Max Family
Set in 1906, "Theodosia" centers on 14-year-old Theo as she gathers an eclectic team that includes her younger brother Henry, along with friends Will and Egyptian Princess, Safiya, to fight a powerful secret society bent on destroying the world with ancient Egyptian dark magic.

[02/25/22 - 11:04 AM]
The History Channel Greenlights "After Jackie" Executive Produced by LeBron James and His Sports Emmy Winning Brand "Uninterrupted" and Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Stanley Nelson in Association with Major League Baseball
The two-hour film tells the story of the second wave of Black baseball players after Jackie Robinson - such as Bill White, Curt Flood and Bob Gibson - who were up next in the fight for equality.

[02/25/22 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Max and CBC Renew "Sort Of" for a Second Season
The series leads this year's Canadian Screen Award nominations with 13 nods, including Best Comedy Series.

[02/25/22 - 09:06 AM]
A&E Network Greenlights Four-Part Documentary Event "James Brown: Say It Loud" (wt) Commemorating the Godfather of Soul
The documentary will premiere on A&E in 2023 timed to what would have been Brown's 90th birthday.

[02/25/22 - 08:31 AM]
Chef Cliff Crooks Takes Struggling Professional Cooks Through High-Stakes "Chef Boot Camp" in Return of Primetime Series Thursday, April 7th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network
In the series, Cliff is tough, yet supportive and funny, as he leads boot camp each week for a new trio of self-nominated chefs from around the country who acknowledge they need to make big changes if they are to succeed in the food industry.

[02/25/22 - 08:20 AM]
Premiere of BritBox's First Global Commission, "Murder in Provence" Starring Roger Allam, Nancy Carroll and Keala Settle, Headlines March Slate
Adapted from the books by M.L. Longworth, "Murder in Provence" follows Antoine Verlaque, and Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence, and his romantic partner Marine Bonnet as they investigate the murders, mysteries and dark underbelly of their idyllic home.

[02/25/22 - 08:15 AM]
CBS News and Stations Will Provide Comprehensive Coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address and the Republican Response on Tuesday, March 1
Primetime coverage begins streaming at 8:00 PM, ET, on CBS News and continues with a CBS News Special Report on streaming and on the CBS Television Network from 9:00-11:00 PM, ET.

[02/25/22 - 08:00 AM]
Max Original Documentary "Gaming Wall St," Narrated by Kieran Culkin, Debuts March 3
This two-part documentary explores the historic 2021 short squeeze of GameStop, and how a group of armchair investors and online vigilantes ultimately helped expose the dark underbelly of Wall Street.

[02/25/22 - 06:07 AM]
Video: Original Song "Nobody Like U" from Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red" Written by Grammy-Winning Singer-Songwriters Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell Now Available
Disney and Pixar's "Turning Red" streams exclusively on Disney+ on March 11.

[02/24/22 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 24
Updates include: Max Thieriot to star in "Cal Fire" at CBS; Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Ryan McPartlin cast in NBC's "Hungry"; and Quentin Tarantino in early talks to helm "Justified: City Primeval."

[02/24/22 - 01:39 PM]
Mike Baker Returns for New Season of "Black Files Declassified" March 9 on Science Channel
In an all-new season, former CIA operative, Mike Baker, follows the money trail each week to reveal the many secrets at the core of these Black Files and pull back the curtain on the secret government programs that sometimes sound more like science fiction than truth.

[02/24/22 - 12:32 PM]
OWN's New Series "Marry Me Now" Offers a Modern View of Marriage Proposals with Women Taking Charge
The series is hosted by relationship coach and author, Rebecca Lynn Pope, who will guide real-life women ready to take the reins in planning their weddings and proposing to their significant others, all in the hopes of marriage.

[02/24/22 - 11:53 AM]
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Is Putting a Quarter of a Million Dollars on the Line in Search of the Next Restaurateur on New Food Network Series "Big Restaurant Bet"
Through six, one-hour episodes, Geoffrey presents eight talented chefs with the opportunity to take the next step in their culinary career with challenges to determine who has what it takes to run their first restaurant.

[02/24/22 - 11:06 AM]
A&E Network Greenlights Investigative Documentary Event "Exposing Parchman" (wt) with Roc Nation and Good Caper Content
The four-part limited documentary series follows the long efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by the inmates of Parchman Prison.

[02/24/22 - 11:05 AM]
Video: Emmy-Winner Courtney B. Vance Stars in Thrilling Trailer for "61st Street," AMC Networks' Anticipated Two-Season Event Set to Debut April 10
From AMC Studios, "61st Street" courses through the dark heart of the infamous Chicago criminal justice system as police and prosecutors investigate a deadly drug bust that threatens to unravel the police department's code of silence.

[02/24/22 - 10:00 AM]
NBC News Exclusive: Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr Breaks His Silence to Lester Holt in First TV Interview Since His Resignation
The one-hour special is set for Sunday, March 6 at 9:00/8:00c, bumping the return of "Weakest Link" to the following week.

[02/24/22 - 10:00 AM]
Top HGTV Designers Return for a New Season of Hit Competition Series "Battle on the Beach"
The competition will play out over the course of five hour-long episodes and an extended 90 minute premiere in summer 2022.

[02/24/22 - 09:30 AM]
TV One Set to Debut Four-Part Special "Unsung Presents: The Decades"
The "Decades" special tells the chronological story of the evolution of music, from Motown and disco in the 1970s and 1980s, to the revolutionary sound and style of Hip Hop in the 1990s and 2000s, showcasing the music and artists that provided the soundtrack of Black America.

[02/24/22 - 08:51 AM]
"Outer Range," Starring Oscar-Nominee Josh Brolin, to Premiere in April on Prime Video
Brolin plays Royal Abbott, a rancher fighting for his land and family, who discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming's wilderness.

[02/24/22 - 08:20 AM]
Video: "Romeo & Juliet Killers" - Official Trailer Feb 25 - A Tubi Original
Inspired by the "Ripped from the Headlines" true crime story of a rebellious teen and her boyfriend who murdered her single mother in their upscale, gated community in Northern California and were dubbed a modern-day Romeo and Juliet when they ran away and attempted suicide.

[02/24/22 - 08:19 AM]
Jackie Siegel Reveals the Renovation Journey of Her Family's Famous 90,000 Square-Foot Home in New discovery+ Series "Queen of Versailles Reigns Again"
The series will be available to stream on discovery+ Wednesday, March 30.

[02/24/22 - 07:08 AM]
Gayle King Anchors a New "CBS Reports" Streaming Special on the Legacy and Impact of Trayvon Martin, A Decade After His Killing
The CBS News Streaming Network and the Smithsonian Channel will present the special Saturday, February 26 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/24/22 - 07:02 AM]
Sky and Peacock Announce New Drama Based on Lockerbie Bombing
The five-part series will be written by Academy Award nominees Jim Sheridan and Kirsten Sheridan.

[02/24/22 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for Highly Anticipated Limited Series "WeCrashed" Ahead of March 18 Global Premiere
Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway star in the limited series, based on the hit Wondery podcast of the same name.

[02/24/22 - 06:04 AM]
LL Cool J to Host and Perform During the 2022 "iHeartRadio Music Awards" on Tuesday, March 22, Live on FOX
In addition, Jennifer Lopez will receive the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her impact on pop culture, longevity and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.

[02/24/22 - 05:17 AM]
The Bandits Are Coming to Netflix: "O Cangaceiro do Futuro," A New Comedy Series Wraps Production
In the show, Virguley (Edmilson Filho) is a jack-of-all-trades always getting into trouble and trying to make ends meet in São Paulo, and who dreams of returning home to the Northeast as a rich man.

[02/24/22 - 12:44 AM]
"Weekend Family" - The First French Disney+ Original Series Will Stream Exclusively on Disney+ from March 9th
Every weekend, fun-loving Fred (Eric Judor) has custody of his three very different daughters - idealistic Clara (Liona Bordonaro); quirky Victoire (Midie Dreyfus); and demanding Romy (Roxane Barrazuol).

[02/24/22 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045" Season 2 - Teaser Trailer - Netflix
The highly anticipated second season streams worldwide from May, only on Netflix.

[02/23/22 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 23
Updates include: CBS gives pilot order to "Unplanned in Akron"; Sacha Baron Cohen in talks to join Apple's "Disclaimer"; and Dan Stevens signs onto Hulu's "Immigrant."

[02/23/22 - 04:10 PM]
"Name That Tune" Returns with Celebrity Games for Season Two on FOX!
Jodie Sweetin, Frankie Muniz, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Kelly Osbourne, JoJo, Shaggy, Kim Fields, Tituss Burgess, Mel B., Cassadee Pope, Jana Kramer, Laurie Hernandez, Nastia Liukin, Vernon Davis and Victor Cruz are among the featured talent.

[02/23/22 - 04:06 PM]
New CBS Original Series from Creators and Executive Producers Chris O'Donnell, LL Cool J and 3 Ball Productions "Come Dance with Me" to Premiere Friday, April 15
Judges of the competition include one of Hollywood's most prolific dancer and actresses, Jenna Dewan; professional celebrity dancer Dexter Mayfield; and renowned hip hop choreographer Tricia Miranda.

[02/23/22 - 02:52 PM]
BET Salutes Black Excellence with a Weekend-Long Celebration of Specials
BET celebrates Black Excellence with the live airing of the "53rd NAACP Image Awards" Saturday, February 26, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET.

[02/23/22 - 01:03 PM]
"The Real Housewives of Miami" Two-Part Reunion Begins Streaming Thursday, March 3 on Peacock
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Alexia Echevarria, Lisa Hochstein, Larsa Pippen, Guerdy Abraira, Dr. Nicole Martin and Julia Lemigova, and fan favorites Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton for an in-person reunion.?

[02/23/22 - 01:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for ahe Highly Anticipated Series "Pachinko," Starring Academy Award Winner Youn Yuh Jung and Multi-Hyphenate Sensation Lee Minho, Ahead of Its March 25 Global Premiere
The series is based on the acclaimed New York Times bestselling novel by the same name and is created by Soo Hugh.

[02/23/22 - 12:23 PM]
Warner Bros. Television Group Announces "All American: Homecoming" HBCU Scholarship in Partnership with the NAACP
Developed in partnership with the NAACP, the Warner Bros. Television Group All American: Homecoming Grand Slam Scholarship will award $100,000 in grants to 10 students ($10,000 per scholarship) pursuing degrees at HBCU institutions throughout the United States.

[02/23/22 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Love Like the Falling Petals" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An aspiring young photographer falls in love with a vibrant hairstylist. The future stretches before them - until a twist of fate changes everything.

[02/23/22 - 11:03 AM]
Showtime to Premiere "Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain" (w/t) Wednesday, April 20 at 8 PM ET/PT
Told through the intimate lens of photographer and director Estevan Oriol, the film is a smoke-filled journey across the lives and careers of the groundbreaking, genre-defying Hip Hop group, Cypress Hill.

[02/23/22 - 11:00 AM]
Video: Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date and Official Trailer for New Original Series "The Fairly Oddparents: Fairly Odder," Premiering Thursday, March 31
All 13 episodes of the debut season will be available to stream beginning Thursday, March 31, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, Australia, Nordics and Latin America.

[02/23/22 - 10:35 AM]
Peacock Orders Two All-New Seasons of ITV America's Hit Series "Love Island"
Set to film in California, the first highly anticipated season will premiere this summer with multiple episodes debuting weekly in real time.

[02/23/22 - 10:05 AM]
Video: New Trailer Out Now for Jane Seymour's Acorn TV Murder Mystery Series "Harry Wild"
Seymour stars as Harriet "Harry" Wild, a retiring university literature professor who is finding herself at one of life's crossroads.

[02/23/22 - 10:01 AM]
The "7 Little Johnstons" Add an Eighth Member to the Family When the Show Returns to TLC on Tuesday, March 15
As Trent adjusts to the complexities of his new job as a car salesman and Amber juggles teaching while returning to college, the Johnstons decide to welcome a new member into their household.

[02/23/22 - 10:00 AM]
Video: "Under the Banner of Heaven" - Official Teaser - FX
Starring Andrew Garfield and inspired by the true crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, FX's "Under the Banner of Heaven" is coming soon.

[02/23/22 - 09:59 AM]
OWN's "Complicated" Relationship Series "Put a Ring on It" Returns for Season 3 on Friday, March 25 at 9 PM EST / 8 PM CST
The social experiment centers on three couples embarking on the ultimate relationship test, as they determine whether they should get married or call it quits.

[02/23/22 - 09:18 AM]
Smithsonian Channel Set to Premiere All-New Natural History Programs on "Wild Wednesdays" Starting Tonight at 8pm ET/PT
Look for "A Bee's Diary," "Pridelands: Wilderness Reborn" and "Animals at Play" in the coming weeks.

[02/23/22 - 09:13 AM]
CNN+ Announces Robust Content Slate of Live, On-Demand and Interactive Offerings for Launch
CNN+ will offer live daily and weekly programming covering news, exclusive interviews and topical deep dives from several new faces, alongside some of CNN's most prominent talent seen in new ways.

[02/23/22 - 09:01 AM]
Peacock Launches Weekly True Crime Destination with New Content to Drop Every Tuesday
"Perfect World: A Deadly Game," "Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run with Warren Jeffs" and "Sins of the Amish" are among the upcoming offerings.

[02/23/22 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Ozark" Season 4 Part 2 - Date Announcement - Netflix
The final seven episodes of "Ozark" will premiere on April 29.

[02/23/22 - 08:32 AM]
Video: Going Inside the Feud: "Joe vs Carole" - Peacock
The feud between Carole Baskin (Kate McKinnon) and Joe "Exotic" Schreibvogel (John Cameron Mitchell) may be infamous, but there is so much more to learn about their complex relationship and how they reached such a deep layer of hatred for one another.

[02/23/22 - 08:17 AM]
Here's What's Coming to Science Channel This Month
"This Came Out of Me," "Secrets in the Ice," "How the Universe Works" and "Black Files Declassified" are all on tap.







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[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.

[04/25/24 - 12:01 AM]
Video: "In Good Hands 2" - Date Announcement - Netflix
A newly reunited father and son grapple with new beginnings after tragedy, but can they manage to fill the void left by a beloved wife and mother?

[04/24/24 - 08:01 PM]
Video: "Monster" - Official Trailer - Netflix
After being abducted and taken to a desolate house, a girl sets out to rescue her friend and escape from their malicious kidnapper.

[04/24/24 - 02:01 PM]
Video: "Drawing Closer" - Official Teaser - Netflix
The film is a live-action adaptation of a best-selling novel that became a hot topic on social media for how it moves readers to tears.

[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]
Tracee Ellis Ross Packs Her (Many) Bags for New Roku Original Travel Doc-Series "Tracee Travels" (wt)
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.