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Expanding its offerings for kids and families, Apple TV+ will premiere a new animated fantasy adventure series “The Sisters Grimm” on October 3, based on the Michael Buckley book series about sleuth-solving sisters descended from the Brothers Grimm. Voice talents for the six epi series include Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”), Billy Harris (“Ted Lasso”), Laraine Newman (“Saturday Night Live”) and more.
(Source: Cynopsis)
In more family fun, Netflix has unveiled its pre-K programming slate for the fall,with Season 2 of “Ms. Rachel” kicking off September 1, followed by new Dr. Seuss adaptations including “Red Fish, Blue Fish” (Sept. 8), “Horton!” (Oct. 6), and “The Sneetches” (Nov. 3). The lineup also includes returning favorites like “Blippi’s Job Show” Season 2 (Sept. 22), “Sesame Street” Season 55 (Nov. 10). Of note, new episodes of “Sesame Street” will be available on Netflix same day-and-date as PBS stations in the U.S. and across PBS Kids digital platforms. The streamer has also announed “Gabby’s Dollhouse” Season 12 hits Nov. 17, “CoComelon Lane” Season 6 rolls out December 1 and “Creature Cases” Season 6 arrives mid-month.
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On the animated for grown-ups side, “South Park” is maintaining its bi-weekly release schedule for Season 27, with episodes four and five airing on Comedy Central September 3 and 17, respectively. This marks a departure from the previous two seasons, which featured weekly episode drops for their six-episode runs.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The critically acclaimed British comedy “Dreaming Whilst Black” will return to BBC later this year, with Showtime again handling U.S. distribution. Season two finds creator Adjani Salmon’s aspiring filmmaker Kwabena navigating the “age of diversity, equity and inclusion” in the entertainment industry, questioning whether the focus on empowering marginalized voices is genuine. The A24-produced series earned BAFTA TV and NAACP nominations for its first season.
(Source: Cynopsis)
In more British-based content, “The Thursday Murder Club,” a comedy based on Richard Osman’s bestselling novel, begins streaming on Netflix August 28 at 8 am UK time. Directed by Chris Columbus, the film stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie as retirees who solve cold case murders for fun but get caught up in a real murder mystery. The movie had a limited theatrical release starting August 22 before its Netflix debut.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Season 2 of “Live Life,” the Swedish Emmy-nominated young adult series, premieres its first four episodes exclusively in the U.S. on European/Nordic streamer Viaplay August 28, with episodes 5-8 dropping September 4. The series stars Hanna Ardéhn, who won a Swedish Emmy for Netflix’s “Quicksand,” as a young woman balancing friendships, love, and living with cancer.
(Source: Cynopsis)
“Chopped” creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll are launching six-episodes of “4-Minute Money Maker,” on September 2. The series on Vizio WatchFree+ will challenge host and author Mike Michalowicz to deliver game-changing business solutions in just four minutes, sponsored by platforms HighLevel and Relay.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Hulu and Onyx Collective have renewed the critically-acclaimed comedy “Deli Boys” for a second season, with Fred Armisen joining as a series regular. The show originally debuted on the streamer in March.
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Rachel Sennott’s HBO comedy series has been officially titled “I Love LA”and will premiere November 2, with new episodes dropping weekly through the December 21 finale. Sennott created and executive produces the series about “an ambitious friend group navigates life and love in LA.”
(Source: Cynopsis)
“True to the Game” is heading to television this fall with production beginning in Los Angeles, expanding the romantic crime drama franchise beyond its three film adaptations. Vivica A. Fox returns from the movie trilogy, reprising her role as Shoog and also directing an episode of the series based on Terri Woods’ book trilogy.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Julia Doyle (“Astrid And Lilly Save The World”) has joined MGM+’s sci-fi horror series “From” as a series regular opposite Harold Perrineau for the upcoming fourth season. Production is currently underway in Nova Scotia ahead of a 2026 premiere for the series about a town from which there’s no escape.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Gina Matthews is developing “Dorothy,” a contemporary, music-infused YA retelling of “Wizard of Oz” for Prime Video that uses the Yellow Brick Road as a metaphor for modern challenges. Non-writing executive producers include Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lee Metzger, Grant Scharbo, and Patrick Moran.
(Source: Cynopsis)
The half-hour comedy “Unconventional,” which became Revry’s most-watched original series, will premiere all nine episodes on Apple, YouTube and Amazon August 29 in the U.S. and Canada. Created by and starring six-time Emmy nominee Kit Williamson (“Eastsiders”), the series explores modern LGBTQ+ life set in Palm Springs and Joshua Tree. The Film Arcade picked up the series for North American distribution.
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MTV VMAs added Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, Post Malone, Tate McRae and Conan Gray to the 2025 performer lineup, joining previously announced acts including Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Busta Rhymes, and host LL Cool J, will air live from New York’s UBS Arena on September 7 on CBS, with simulcasts on MTV and Paramount+. Ricky Martin will receive the first-ever Latin Icon Award, while Mariah Carey gets the Video Vanguard Award.
(Source: Cynopsis)
Dabl Network will commemorate 25 years since the debut of the 00’s fan favorite sitcom “Girlfriends,” starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Golden Brooks, Persia White and Jill Marie Jones. A marathon event of 42 favorite episodes starts August 31 at 6am/5c.
(Source: Cynopsis)
In babysitter news, Netflix will release six new mobile games for young kids in the next few months: three new original games based on the streamer’s upcoming “Dr. Seuss” universe, and three licensed titles including “PAW Patrol Academy,” “Toca Boca Hair Salon 4,” and a Netflix exclusive, “Lego Duplo Netflix.” All kids’ gaming are ad-free and free of in-app purchases.
(Source: Cynopsis)
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