The History Channel Greenlights Documentary ‘After Jackie’
From A+E: The History Channel has ordered the documentary “After Jackie” from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s Sports brand UNINTERRUPTED, Firelight Films and in association with Major League Baseball and in collaboration with The Jackie Robinson Foundation. Executive produced by James, Carter, Stanley Nelson and Andre Gaines, the two-hour film tells the story of the second wave of Black […]
A+E Orders Four-Part Documentary ‘James Brown: Say It Loud’
From A+E: A&E Network has greenlit four-part documentary event “James Brown: Say It Loud” (working title) exploring the entertainment icon’s legacy as a musical force, cultural catalyst, and dominant Black creative voice. The documentary event delves into Brown’s improbably epic life and sound that was as innovative as it was influential. Exploring his legacy through exclusive interviews […]
HGTV Renews ‘Battle on the Beach’ for Season 2
HGTV has greenlit competition series ‘Battle on the Beach’, featuring Ty Pennington and Alison Victoria, for a second season, which will be set in Surfside, Texas. Season 2 will feature three new teams of house flippers who complete weekly renovation challenges with the goal to add the most value to their home and win a $50,000 […]
A+E Greenlights Investigative Documentary Event ‘Exposing Parchman’
A&E Network has ordered the four-part limited documentary series “Exposing Parchman” following the long efforts to reform the Mississippi correctional system, led by the inmates of Parchman Prison. In December 2019, Parchman began to make national headlines for its large death toll attributable to violence and neglect. In a cry for help, brave and desperate […]
Peacock and Sky Announce New Drama Based on Lockerbie Bombing
Peacock and European broadcaster Sky have announced LOCKERBIE, a new mini-series that will be based on the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 and the search for justice by Dr Jim Swire and his wife Jane who lost their beloved daughter, Flora, in the air disaster in 1988. The five-part series will be written by […]
Competition Series ‘Come Dance with Me’ to Launch on CBS on Friday, April 15
From CBS: CBS has announced COME DANCE WITH ME, the new family dance competition series, will premiere Friday, April 15 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+*. From creators and executive producers Chris O’Donnell, LL COOL J (stars of CBS’ NCIS: LOS ANGELES) and 3 Ball Productions, […]
Showtime to Premiere Documentary ‘Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain’ on Wednesday, April 20
From Showtime: As part of the network’s HIP HOP 50 banner, SHOWTIME announced that CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN (w/t) will premiere Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Chronicling the legendary L.A. rap group Cypress Hill, the documentary film will debut along with two newly acquired titles LA MADRINA: THE SAVAGE LIFE OF LORINE PADILLA, premiering Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT, and BUSHWICK BILL: […]
Ovation Celebrates Women’s History Month
From Ovation: For Women’s History Month, Ovation TV recognizes women artists and artistry across all mediums through weekly feature presentations during its Friday night “Red Carpet Cinema” block, a curated on-demand programming lineup, and public service announcements. The network also celebrates diversity in the arts through its advocacy platform Stand for The Arts, a national initiative to raise […]
Peacock Orders Two New Seasons of Reality Romance Competition Series ‘Love Island’
Streamer Peacock has ordered two new seasons of (and more than 80 episodes) of the hit reality romance competition series LOVE ISLAND following its three season run on CBS. The first season will premiere this summer from California. “As we continue to make Peacock a destination for must-watch original programming, partnering with a global powerhouse […]
HBO Max Releases March Streaming Calendar
From HBO Max: TITLES COMING TO HBO MAX IN MARCH: Exact Dates to be Announced: Swimsuit, 1989 Young Justice, Max Original Season 4 Part B March 1: The Aviator, 2004 Adaptation, 2002 All the Pretty Horses, 2000 Are We Done Yet?, 2007 Around the World in 80 Days, 1956 Blow Up of Blow-Up, Documentary Boyz […]