[friday, august 23, 2019]
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Development Update: Friday, August 23
Updates include: Michael Shannon cast as Jerry Buss in HBO's "Showtime" pilot; Bisha K. Ali to pen "Ms. Marvel" at Disney+; and Jonny Umansky to bring "Serendipity" to NBC.
Disney+ Announces Six New Titles and Showcases Exciting Slate of Highly Anticipated Original Series and Films at D23 Expo 2019
The streaming service recaps its various announcements from today.
Marvel Animation Announces Its First Full-Length Preschool Series "Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends"
Geared toward preschoolers and their families, the series is set to debut in 2021 and will be the first full-length Marvel series for the Disney Junior audience.
Ewan McGregor Will Reprise His Role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a New Original Series, Coming to Disney+
The much-ballyhooed project was confirmed at today's D23 Expo event.
Video: Official Trailers - Disney+ - Streaming November 12
Get your first look at "The World According to Jeff Goldblum," "Encore!," "Lady and the Tramp," "Lady and the Tramp," "The Mandalorian," "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" and more!
Video: "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." - Season 7 D23 Expo Teaser Reveal
Just revealed at the D23 Expo 2019, we've got your first look at the final season.
The Next Season of "The Clone Wars" Will Premiere in February on Disney+
The series returns to the streaming service after a six-year hiatus.
Coming Exclusively to Disney+ in 2020, The Muppets Proudly Present "Muppets Now," A New Short-Form Unscripted Series
Kermit the Frog confirmed the news on social media this afternoon.
Just Announced at D23 Expo: "Ms. Marvel," "Moon Knight" & "She-Hulk" - Original Series from Marvel Studios, Only on Disney+
The news marks the latest additions from Marvel Studios to the streaming service.
Video: "The Ranch" Part 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The show's penultimate run premieres September 13, only on Netflix.
Get a New Look at "Monsters at Work's" Tylor And Millie, Coming to Disney+ in 2020
They've graduated from Monsters University and are ready for the real world.
"Forky Asks a Question," A Collection of Shorts from Pixar, Only on Disney+ November 12
The project will join the previously announced slate of launch series.
Hilary Duff Is Back as Lizzie McGuire in an All-New Series, Coming Soon to Disney+
The series originally ran on sibling Disney Channel from 2001-04.
"Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe," An Original Film, Will Be Available Exclusively on Disney+
The news kicked off a slew of announcements at today's D23 Expo event.
Brothers Greg Schaffer & Jeff Schaffer Have Created "Brew Brothers," A New Comedy Series About Two Estranged Brothers Who End Up Running a Brewery Together
Alan Aisenberg and Mike Castle will star in the Netflix series.
Video: "Travis Scott - Look Mom I Can Fly" - Extended Trailer - Netflix
The documentary straps viewers into a front row seat of Scott's life leading up to the release of his Grammy-nominated album Astroworld and its aftermath in this exclusive look at one of music's most dynamic superstars.
Hallmark Channel's "Good Witch" Crosses the Season Five Finish Line on Top as #2 Scripted Series on Cable
Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for the season to date.
USA Network Reveals Premiere Date for "The Purge" and "Treadstone"
Look for both dramas back-to-back beginning Tuesday, October 15 at 9:00/8:00c.
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Brother" Tops Charts in Viewers, Demos
NFL preseason coverage on local stations however makes early results unreliable at press time.
Disney+ Confirms November 12 Launch Slate: Three Series, Two Movies
"The Mandalorian," "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" and The World According to Jeff Goldblum" will be joined by movies "Lady and the Tramp" and "Noelle."
Development Update: Thursday, August 22
Updates include: Disney+ shelves "Book of Enchantment" series; "DC's Legends of Tomorrow" to lose two series regulars; and William Jackson Harper to recur on Amazon's "The Underground Railroad."
Original Documentary "One Day at Disney" Streaming December 3 Only on Disney+
The film is billed as featuring hundreds of cast members and five continents.
Hit Comedy Series "Ballers," Starring Dwayne Johnson, Returns for Its Fifth and Final Season August 25, Exclusively on HBO
Other returning cast regulars include John David Washington, Rob Corddry, Omar Miller, Donovan Carter, Troy Garity, London Brown and Brittany S. Hall.
"Live with Kelly and Ryan" Ushers in Its 32nd Season With Entertainment's Brightest Stars and New Theme Weeks
The 32nd season of "Live" has officially been dubbed the "Year of the Fan," as hosts Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest honor and put the spotlight on both the in-studio audience and viewers across the country.
Hasbro to Acquire Entertainment One Adding Brands and Expanding Storytelling Through Global Entertainment
"The acquisition of eOne adds beloved story-led global family brands that deliver strong operating returns to Hasbro's portfolio and provides a pipeline of new brand creation driven by family-oriented storytelling, which will now include Hasbro's IP," said Brian Goldner.
New Show "All Access" to Premiere in Select NBC-Owned Markets Beginning Monday, Sept. 9
The show will take an in-depth look into the national headlines to uncover the extraordinary real-life drama occurring in everyday places and exploring compelling true crime and uplifting human interest stories.
"The Paley Center Salutes The Good Place" Celebrates NBC's Beloved Comedy
The one-hour special premieres Thursday, September 19 at 8:00/7:00c.
"The Mel Robbins Show" from Sony Pictures Television to Debut Nationwide Monday, September 16
Focusing on real people with real, authentic, relatable problems, this new series will be unlike anything else on daytime television, providing the audience with tangible action plans, concrete takeaways and practical advice.
"Goliath" Season Three Premieres Friday, October 4 Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, Griffin Dunne, Sherilyn Fenn, Beau Bridges, Shamier Anderson, Julia Jones, Leslie Grossman, Graham Greene and Illeana Douglas join Billy Bob Thornton in the new season.
Video: Showtime(R) Unveils First-Look Teaser for "The L Word: Generation Q"
The series is currently in production on eight episodes in Los Angeles.
Elena Satine Enters the Jazz-Fueled, Genre-Bending World of "Cowboy Bebop"
She'll play Julia, a haunted woman running from a tragic past, in the Netflix series.
"In the Shadow of the Moon," Starring Boyd Holbrook, Cleopatra Coleman & Michael C. Hall, Premieres September 27 on Netflix
A cop is hunting a serial killer who resurfaces every nine years - but when the killer's crimes begin to defy all logic, his obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.
Lifetime Announces Full Slate of New Holiday Movies for Annual "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" Programming Event Beginning October 25
Kelly Rowland, Melissa Joan Hart, Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Vanessa Lachey, Hilarie Burton, Megan Hilty, Sarah Drew, Tatyana Ali, Jana Kramer, Soleil Moon Frye, Marla Sokoloff, Kim Fields, Erin Cahill, Tiya Sircar, Kyla Pratt and Keshia Knight Pulliam are among the featured talent.
It's a Halloween Extravaganza as Food Network and Cooking Channel Celebrate Things That Go Bump in the Night with New Halloween Series, Specials and Returning Fan-Favorites
"Halloween Baking Championship," "Halloween Wars," and "Haunted Gingerbread Showdown" are among the returning series.
Ovation and Journy Capture Premiere Dates for Two Seasons of "Chasing the Sun" Docuseries
The series follows adventure-seeker and filmmaker Stephen Friedman as he captures the story of the places he visits through the people of each destination.
A&E's "Born This Way" to Conclude with Six-Part Digital Series and One Hour Linear Finale Holiday Special
The groundbreaking series provides an intimate look at a diverse group of young men and women with Down syndrome as they pursue their passions and lifelong dreams, explore friendships, romantic relationships and work, all while defying society's expectations.
Comedy Central Announces Premiere Dates for Slate of "Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents..." Half Hour Specials
On tap this season are Jaboukie Young-White, Dulcé Sloan, Tom Thakkar, Mia Jackson, Will Miles, David Gborie, Vanessa Gonzalez, Charles Gould, Nore Davis, Joe Kwaczala, Sara Schaefer and Allen Strickland Williams.
Video: "Unbelievable": Marie - Netflix
Inspired by real events, a teen reports and eventually recants her reported rape, while two female detectives, states away, investigate evidence that could reveal the truth.
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
Said trio splits the adults 18-49 honors while NBC is the most-watched network overall.
"Living with Yourself," Starring Paul Rudd & Paul Rudd, Premieres October 18 on Netflix
The eight-episode series comes from writer Timothy Greenberg and directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris.
Investigation Discovery Uncovers the Aftermath of Inviting Evil Into Town in All-New Series "Valley of the Damned"
The six-part series launches Tuesday, September 3 at 10:00/9:00c.
BBC Three Announces New Original Horror Series "Red Rose"
The eight-part series follows a disparate group of teenagers, adrift in the long hot summer following GCSEs, hanging out on the Bolton moors with little sense of direction or purpose now that school is over.
Video: "Bard of Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
An excommunicated RAW agent, Kabir Anand, a courageous analyst, Isha Khanna, and a sleeper agent, Veer Singh, take on a covert mission in Balochistan when four Indian spies are captured.
Development Update: Wednesday, August 21
Updates include: Kyle Patrick Alvarez to helm season two of Amazon's "Homecoming"; Sam Littlefield to visit The CW's "Batwoman"; and Laura Bell Bundy tapped for NBC's "Perfect Harmony."
ABC News Announces Details on Third Democratic Debate in Houston Airing Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13
ABC News today announced chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, "World News Tonight" anchor and managing editor David Muir, ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis and Univision anchor Jorge Ramos will moderate.
Starz Picks Up "Shining Vale" Horror Comedy Pilot
The half-hour comedy is written and executive produced by Jeff Astrof and Sharon Horgan.
Robert Rodriguez Directs "We Can Be Heroes" for Netflix
When alien invaders kidnap Earth's superheroes, their children must team up and learn to work together if they want to save their parents and the world.
"Awake" Rounds Out Cast
Gina Rodriguez, Ariana Greenblatt, Frances Fisher, Shamier Anderson, Finn Jones, Lucius Hoyos, Gil Bellows, Barry Pepper and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Netflix film.
NBC to Air "A Little Late with Lilly Singh: The Primetime Special" on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 p.m.
The one-hour special immediately follows the two-hour season finale of "America's Got Talent."
"Ink Master: Grudge Match" Premieres Tuesday, October 1 at 10pm ET/PT on Paramount Network
The new installment in the franchise settles the score once and for all when former contestants get the opportunity to go head to head with their biggest rivals from their seasons.
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