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 […]
‘Byron Baes’ Launches on Netflix March 9
From Netflix: Netflix has announced the Australian docusoap Byron Baes will launch globally on Wednesday March 9, 2022. Entrepreneurs, influencers, musicians, designers and artists flock to the Australian beach town of Byron Bay. It’s a creative hot spot, full of promise – and so much drama. They come for the dreamy beaches, the beautiful sunsets […]
The Weeknd to Present Music Special, ‘The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience’ on Prime Video Saturday, February 26
From Amazon: Amazon Prime Video announced the global premiere date for The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience. The immersive music special expands multiplatinum, two-time Grammy-winning artist The Weeknd’s critically acclaimed album Dawn FM into a mesmerizing visual, creating a theatrical performance event that will envelope audiences in its unnerving and moody world. Premiering exclusively […]
Discovery+ Announces March Programming Slate
Streamer Discovery+ has announced new and original programming that will be available in March. Two new True Crime series, Holy Heist and Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, take viewers behind-the-scenes of infamous crime scandals with unseen footage and thrilling storytelling of shocking discoveries. In Restaurant Rivals: Irvine vs. Taffer, Robert Irvine and Jon Taffer face off […]