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Rick James True Crime-Themed Limited Series ‘Super Freak’ in Development at UCP
James’ daughter, Ty, will executive produce
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‘Night Court’ Sequel in the Works at NBC With John Larroquette Set to Return
“Big Bang Theory” alum Melissa Rauch will executive produce
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April Ryan Joins Byron Allen’s TheGrio.TV as White House Correspondent
She will remain a political analyst for CNN
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How ‘The Stand’ Depicts Stephen King’s Fictional Pandemic Amid a Real One
CBS All Access debuts pricy adaptation of author’s most influential work Thursday
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Fox Launches ‘Fastrack’ Diversity Program Aimed at Developing Unscripted Producers
Network will select 2-3 candidates to join shows like “The Masked Singer” as associate producers
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HBO Max to Take Down ‘Chappelle’s Show’ After 2020 at Comedian’s Request
The move follows a similar call made by Netflix last month
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Marvel Studios Sets MCU Retrospective Series ‘Legends’ for Disney+
It will debut Jan. 8, one week ahead of the “WandaVision” premiere
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Here’s a Sneak Peek at What Nickelodeon’s NFL Playoff Broadcast Will Look Like, Green Slime and All (Video)
Animators will be busy in January
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Disney to Catch Netflix for Streaming Superiority in 2022, eMarketer Predicts
Disney and Netflix are expected to have equal market share in two years, according to new report
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Cookie Crumbled: Fox Passes on Taraji P. Henson-Led ‘Empire’ Spinoff
Cookie Lyon-centered project will be shopped to other outlets
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Amazon Orders Boots Riley’s ‘I’m a Virgo’ Series Starring Jharrel Jerome
Jerome will play a 13-ft tall Black man in Oakland
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‘Shameless’ Companion Series Ordered by Showtime to Run Alongside Comedy’s Final Season
“Hall of Shame” will feature new scenes juxtaposed with a retrospective look at each character’s journey over the prior 10 seasons
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ESPN Close to TV Rights for MLB Playoff Round That Does Not Exist Yet (Report)
ESPN seems pretty confident that it will
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Marvel Series ‘Helstrom’ Canceled by Hulu After 1 Season
That now leaves the animated “M.O.D.O.K.” as Hulu’s lone Marvel TV series
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Where Does Hulu Fit in Disney’s Super-Size Streaming Strategy?
Under Disney, Hulu can become the Magic Kingdom’s prestige brand
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