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Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Hulu Originals Fall 2022 Slate

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Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Hulu Originals Fall 2022 Slate
New announcements include the debut of “It’s A Wonderful Binge” on December 9; and the returns of “Dragons: The Nine Realms” on November 17 and “The Croods: Family Tree” on November 25.
[via press release from Hulu]
DMED Hulu Originals Fall 2022 Slate

SERIES

Tell Me Lies
*New Episodes Weekly*
Finale Date: October 26, 2022 (weekly)
Genre: Drama Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: “Tell Me Lies” follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship as it unfolds over the course of 8 years. When Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) meet at college, they are at that formative age when seemingly mundane choices lead the way to irrevocable consequences. Although their relationship begins like any typical campus romance, they quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.
Credits: Meaghan Oppenheimer serves as executive producer & showrunner. Emma Roberts, Karah Preiss and Matt Matruski executive produce under their Belletrist Productions banner, Laura Lewis, and Stephanie Noonan executive produce for Rebelle Media, and VICE Studios’ Shannon Gibson and Sam Schlaifer executive produce for Vice-owned Refinery29. Jonathan Levine also serves as executive producer and pilot director. Adapted from Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, Lovering will serve as a consulting producer.

The Handmaid’s Tale
*New Episodes Weekly*
Finale Date: November 9, 2022
Genre: Drama Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 5
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.
Cast: The series stars Elisabeth Moss, Bradley Whitford, Yvonne Strahovski, Max Minghella, O-T Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Ann Dowd, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, and Sam Jaeger.
Credits: “The Handmaid’s Tale” is produced by MGM Television and executive produced by Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Elisabeth Moss, Daniel Wilson, Fran Sears, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, Rachel Skukert, Sheila Hockin, John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark and Kim Todd. The series is internationally distributed by MGM.

Best in Dough
Premiere Date: September 19, 2022 (three episodes at launch, then three the next week, and four the final week)
Finale Date: October 3, 2022
Genre: Unscripted Food Series
Rating: TV-PG
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: In a world where there seems to be little agreement on anything, there is one great unifier… the universal love of pizza. “Best In Dough” brings together pizza obsessed competitors from all walks of life to showcase their pizza slinging skills and battle it out for a cash prize. Fire up the oven, the first ever pizza competition is on!
Hosts: “Best in Dough” is hosted by Wells Adams with head judge Chef Daniele Uditi of Pizzana, and features Chef Millie Peartree, comedian and food influencer Eunji Kim and baker Bryan Ford serving as judges.
Credits: “Best In Dough” is executive produced by Alfred Street Industries’ Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Cat Sullivan, and Andrew Wallace. Candace Nelson and Vox Media Studios’ Chad Mumm, Mark W. Olsen as well as Majordomo Media’s Dave O’Connor, Chris Ying and Christopher Chen also serve as executive producers.

Reboot
Premiere Date: September 20, 2022 (three episodes at launch, then one weekly)
Finale Date: October 25, 2022
Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: Hulu reboots an early 2000’s family sitcom, forcing its dysfunctional cast back together. Now they must deal with their unresolved issues in today’s fast-changing world.
Cast: Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Judy Greer, Paul Reiser, Rachel Bloom, Calum Worthy, and Krista Marie Yu.
Credits: The series is created by Steven Levitan, who serves as an executive producer alongside Danielle Stokdyk and Jeff Morton. Reboot is produced by Steven Levitan Productions and Twentieth Television.

The Kardashians
Premiere Date: September 22, 2022 (one episode weekly)
Finale Date: November 24, 2022
Genre: Unscripted Docu-Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Cameras return to capture the ever-changing lives of Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie. The family welcomes viewers back to stand with them through their biggest triumphs and struggles. From fiery romances and life changing milestones to unimaginable successes. The family bond remains unbreakable as they navigate their public and private lives for the world to see.
Cast: Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner
Credits: Fulwell 73 partner Ben Winston executive produces alongside Emma Conway and Elizabeth Jones with Danielle King serving as showrunner and executive producer.

Power Trip: Those Who Seek Power and Those Who Chase Them
Premiere Date: September 25, 2022 (weekly)
Finale Date: November 13, 2022
Genre: Documentary Series
Season: 1
Episodes:
Synopsis: “Power Trip: Those Who Seek Power and Those Who Chase Them” will present the week’s political news and issues unlike anything on television. Capturing real-world moments and slices of candidate life that viewers don’t normally see, and pulling back the curtain on a premier news operation where viewers can not only get the campaign news, but see how that news is made, “Power Trip” will give Americans a first hand experience of each week’s most important campaign stories as they unfold, and will allow them to not just understand but to feel why they matter.
Credits: “Power Trip: Those Who Seek Power and Those Who Chase Them” is a Hulu original produced by Noble Beast in association with GSP for ABC News Studios. Noble Beast’s Ted Bourne and ABC News’ Heather Riley serve as executive producers of the show. Bourne’s credits include “The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth”, “Slow Burn”, “The First 48”, and “Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time.” Jonathan Greenberger, ABC News vice president and Washington bureau chief, is a key executive contributor to the program, and his team manages the embedded reporters and ABC News’ political coverage. Jennifer Joseph is executive producer of George Stephanopoulos Productions.

Chefs vs. Wild
Premiere Date: September 26, 2022 (two episodes each week)
Finale Date: October 17, 2022
Genre: Food Competition Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 1
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: Reaching the peak of the culinary world has never been this demanding. In each episode of “Chefs vs. Wild,” two different world class chefs will be dropped into the wilderness where they’ll embark on a grueling and unprecedented mission – survive and forage enough wild ingredients to create a restaurant worthy, five-star meal. Episodes will culminate in the chefs going head-to-head in a “wilderness kitchen,” using their foraged ingredients and ingenuity to create savory dishes and, ultimately, impress the judges.
Hosts: The series is hosted by renowned chef and adventurer Kiran Jethwa. Jethwa will also serves as judge, alongside wild foods expert Valerie Segrest.
Credits: “Chefs vs. Wild” is executive produced by Shawn Witt, Gretchen Palek and Jordana Hochman for Leftfield Pictures, Chad Mumm and Mark W. Olsen for Vox Media Studios, and David Chang, Dave O’Connor, Chris Ying and Christopher C. Chen for Majordomo Media. Stephen Rankin serves as showrunner and executive producer.

Reasonable Doubt
Premiere Date: September 27, 2022 (two at launch, then one weekly)
Finale Date: November 15, 2022
Genre: Drama Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 9
Synopsis: In Reasonable Doubt, you’ll judge Jax Stewart for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law … until you’re the one in trouble. Then you’ll see her for what she is: the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets.
Cast: Emayatzy Corinealdi, McKinley Freeman, Michael Ealy, Aderinsola Olabode, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Angela Grovey, Tim Jo, Pauletta Washington (recurring), Sean Patrick Thomas (recurring)
Credits: Raamla Mohamed serves as creator, writer and executive producer alongside Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone for Simpson Street, and Larry Wilmore via Wilmore Films. Shawn Holley and Jon Leshay are co-executive producers in addition to Pete Chatmon and Will McDonald. Tamara Gregory, Roger M. Bobb and JoAnne McCool also produce. “Reasonable Doubt” is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios.

The D’Amelio Show
Premiere Date: September 28, 2022 (two episodes each week)
Finale Date: October 26, 2022
Genre: Unscripted Docu-Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Season Logline: As personal and professional relationships overlap, the D’Amelio family faces new challenges at every turn, from public scandals to maintaining mental health, as they share the truth behind their online lives.
Cast: Marc D’Amelio, Heidi D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Charli D’Amelio
Credits: Executive produced by Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman on behalf of The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), an Industrial Media Company, with showrunner Sara Reddy executive producing.

FX’s Reservation Dogs
*New Episodes Weekly*
Finale: September 28, 2022
Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, “Reservation Dogs” is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After the death of the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, the crew took to stealing, scheming and saving in order to vicariously fulfill his dream of reaching the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. But after a promising start to their criminal endeavors, including the legendary heist of a Flaming Flamers chips truck, swiping some old lady’s weed edibles and some low-grade grand theft auto, the plan went bust. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths. Elora ghosted Bear and took off for California with the Rez Dogs’ mortal enemy, Jackie (Elva Guerra), the leader of a rival gang. Abandoned by his closest friend, Bear seeks a male parental figure to teach him how to “be a man” – but his choice of uncles to emulate leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, Willie Jack thinks everything in their town is falling apart because of the curse she cast on Jackie and she’s determined to put that genie back in the bottle. Cheese who, like Willie Jack, decided that Cali wasn’t for him, reunites with his grandmother who isn’t his grandmother. Lucky for the kids, they have the support of their loving and eccentric community of aunties and uncles to see them through, including Bear’s mother Rita (Sarah Podemski), local law enforcement Big (Zahn McClarnon), Elora’s Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), Willie Jack’s parents – Dana (Jennifer Podemski) and Leon (Jon Proudstar) – and Spirit aka William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth).
Credits: “Reservation Dogs” is co-created by Sterlin Harjo (“Love and Fury,” “Barking Water,” ‘Four Sheets to the Wind”) and Taika Waititi (“Thor: Love and Thunder,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Jojo Rabbit”), and executive produced by Harjo, Waititi and Garrett Basch (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “The Night Of”). “Reservation Dogs” is produced by FX Productions.

Ramy
Premiere Date: September 30, 2022 (all-at-once)
Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 3
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Golden Globe(R) Award-winning actor Ramy Youssef returns to Hulu for his critically-acclaimed performance in the Hulu Original comedy series “Ramy.” The series follows first-generation, Egyptian-American Ramy Hassan (Youssef) and his family as they navigate spirituality in their politically-divided New Jersey neighborhood. “Ramy” continues to bring a new perspective to the screen as it explores the challenges of what it’s like to be caught between a religious community who believes life is a moral test, and a millennial generation that doubts an afterlife even exists. In the third season, his family is forced to confront having lived a life dedicated to worldly concerns – and in some cases, lies – while Ramy all but abandons his spiritual journey, instead dedicating himself to him and his uncle’s diamond business.
Cast: The series stars Youssef, Laith Nakli, Hiam Abbass, Amr Waked, May Calamawy, Dave Merheje, Mohammed Amer and Steve Way.
Credits: “Ramy” is written, directed, executive-produced and created by star Ramy Youssef. Other executive producers include Adel Kamal, A24, Christopher Storer, Tyson Bidner, Amir Sulaiman, Jerrod Carmichael, co-creators Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch as well as Kate Thulin. The series is produced by A24.

Rookie Cops
Premiere Date: October 2022 (all-at-once)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Rating: TV-14
Season: 1
Episodes: 16
Synopsis: A team of first-year recruits at Korea’s elite police academy come together to pursue their hopes and dreams as they each learn what it takes to serve & protect the community.
Cast: Daniel Kang, Chae Soo-bin, Lee Sin-young, Yoo-na Park
Credits: Written by Lee Ha-na, directed by Kim Byung-soo

A Sinister Halloween Scary Opposites Solar Special
Premiere Date: October 3, 2022
Genre: Animated Comedy
Rating: TV-MA
Episode Title: “A Sinister Halloween Scary Opposites Solar Special”
Logline: Sometimes alien life can be spooky. The Solar Opposites do a Halloween Special!

Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
Finale Date: October 10, 2022 (weekly)
Genre: Documentary Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Series Synopsis: “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers” captures the remarkable rise and unprecedented success of one of the most dominant and iconic franchises in professional sports. Featuring exclusive access to the Buss Family and probing, revealing interviews with players, coaches, and front office execs, this 10-part documentary series chronicles this extraordinary story from the inside – told only by the people who lived it. When charismatic real estate tycoon Dr. Jerry Buss purchased the Los Angeles Lakers in a wildly risky and complex business deal, nobody could’ve predicted just how much success was to come. Kicking off the “Showtime” era in 1979, the notorious L.A.-playboy pioneered the business of basketball. He raised the price of floor seats, introduced dancers and a live band, opened an exclusive private club inside the arena, and cultivated famous fans in Hollywood. Over the last 40 years, the team captured 11 titles and retired the jerseys of some of the NBA’s most legendary players.
Credits: Lakers CEO and controlling owner Jeanie Buss will executive produce the series alongside director Antoine Fuqua. Other executive producers include Haven Entertainment’s Kevin Mann, Michael Mann and Brendan Bragg, Los Angeles Media Fund’s (LAMF) Jeffrey Soros and Simon Horsman and longtime Lakers senior executive Linda Rambis. Rounding out the team are Emmy Award-winning editors Jake Pushinsky and executive producer/writer Steven Leckart.

The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!
Premiere Date: October 17,2022
Genre: Animated Comedy
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 1
Synopsis: From creator Justin Roiland (“Solar Opposites”), “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!” introduces Leroy, Reggie, and Cheruce Paloni, who have been given the opportunity of a lifetime to be the hosts of an unforgettable Halloween Special full of “spooky” shorts from a group of up-and-coming animators. Roiland voices Leroy, the oldest sibling in the family. Zach Hadel (“Smiling Friends”) plays Reggie, his short fused, fast talking little brother. Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”) plays Cheruce, the alienated middle child. Vatche Panos voices Little Long Legs, the Paloni’s long-legged young cousin, and Kari Wahlgren voices Aunt Stephanie, the Paloni’s selfish and gullible aunt.
Cast (series regulars): Justin Roiland, Zach Hadel, Pamela Adlon, Vatche Panos, Kari Wahlgren
Executive Producers: Justin Roiland and Ben Bayouth
Credits: “The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!,” is executive produced by Justin Roiland and Ben Bayouth, and produced by 20th Television Animation.

The Hair Tales
Premiere Date: October 22, 2022 (two at launch, then two weekly)
Finale Date: November 5, 2022
Genre: Drama Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 1
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The Hair Tales is a dynamic celebration of Black women’s identity, beauty, culture and humanity, uniquely expressed through the stories in our hair. A docu series where 6 diverse phenomenal women – Issa Rae, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, CHIKA, Marsai Martin, Chloe Bailey and Oprah Winfrey lay their intimate hair tales on the table with Tracee Ellis Ross. Surrounded by brilliant voices of academic and cultural leaders, gifted hairdressers, and extraordinary sisters, the series presents a collage of resilience, style and purpose.
Cast: Issa Rae, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Chika, Marsai Martin, Chlöe Bailey, Oprah Winfrey and hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross
Credits: “The Hair Tales” is produced by Culture House, Joy Mill Entertainment, Tetravision and Harpo Films. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela angela Davis, Tara Duncan, Raeshem Nijhon, and Carri Twigg serve as executive producers. Concept by Michaela angela Davis. Developed By Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis

FX’s The Patient
*New Episodes Weekly*
Finale Date: October 25, 2022
Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Therapist, Alan Strauss, is held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner, who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again but Sam refuses to address critical topics, like his mother Candace. Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie, and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles — the recent death of his wife, Beth, and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra. Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs, but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family.
Credits: Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg are Executive Producers and wrote The Patient, and Steve Carell will serve as an Executive Producer along with Caroline Moore, Victor Hsu and Chris Long. The 10-episode limited series is produced by FX Productions.

FX’s Fleishman Is in Trouble
Premiere Date: November 2022
Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: “Fleishman Is in Trouble” is the story of recently divorced 41-year-old “Toby Fleishman” (Jesse Eisenberg), who dives into the brave new world of app-based dating with the kind of success he never had dating in his youth, before he got married at the tail end of medical school. But just at the start of his first summer of sexual freedom, his ex-wife, “Rachel” (Claire Danes), disappears, leaving him with 11-year-old “Hannah” (Meara Mahoney Gross) and 9-year-old “Solly” (Maxim Swinton) and no hint of where she is or whether she plans to return. As he balances parenting, the return of old friends “Libby” (Lizzy Caplan) and “Seth” (Adam Brody), a potential promotion at the hospital that is a long time coming – and all the eligible women that Manhattan has to offer – he realizes that he’ll never be able to figure out what happened to “Rachel” until he can finally face what happened to their marriage in the first place.
Cast: The series stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and Maxim Swinton.
Credits: The series was created for television by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, who adapts from her acclaimed novel and executive produces alongside Sarah Timberman, Carl Beverly and Susannah Grant of Sage Lane Productions. Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton (“Little Miss Sunshine,” “Battle of the Sexes”) also executive produce as well as direct multiple episodes across the series. “Fleishman Is in Trouble” is produced by ABC Signature.

Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne
Premiere Date: November 18, 2022 (all-at-once)
Genre: Docuseries
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: Cara is an actress, one of the world’s most photographed people and an award-winning LGBTQ+ icon. On this immersive journey, she puts her mind and body on the line in search of answers regarding human sexuality, its joys, mysteries, and constantly changing nature. In every episode, she shares her own personal experiences. Uniquely unfiltered and authentic, there’s no limit on how far Cara’s willing to go to explore what makes us all human.
Host: Cara Delevingne
Credits: “Planet Sex” is executive produced by Naked Television’s Simon Andraea, Milkshake Production’s Cara Delevingne, Katharine Dart and Fiona Caldwell.

Welcome to Chippendales
Premiere Date: November 22, 2022 (2 episodes at launch; then one each week)
Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: A sprawling true-crime saga, “Welcome to Chippendales” tells the outrageous story of Somen “Steve” Banerjee, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the world’s greatest male-stripping empire – and let nothing stand in his way in the process.
Cast: The series stars series regulars Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Juliette Lewis, and Annaleigh Ashford, with recurring guest stars Quentin Plair, Robin de Jesús, and Andrew Rannells and guest stars Nicola Peltz Beckham and Dan Stevens.
Credits: Robert Siegel and Nanjiani executive produce alongside Dylan Sellers, Jenni Konner, Matt Shakman, Emily V. Gordon, Nora Silver and Rajiv Joseph, who will write on the series along with Mehar Sethi. Siegel and Konner serve as co-showrunners and Shakman will direct. Jacqui Rivera is co-executive producer and Annie Wyman is co-producer.

FILMS

Hellraiser
Premiere Date: October 7, 2022
Genre: Film
Rating: R
Synopsis: A reimagining of Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic in which a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.
Cast: Odessa A’zion (“Grand Army”), Jamie Clayton (“The L Word: Generation Q,” “Sense8”), Adam Faison(“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay,” “Yes Day”), Drew Starkey (“Outer Banks,” “The Devil All the Time”), Brandon Flynn (“Ratched,” “13 Reasons Why”), Aoife Hinds (“The Long Call,” “Normal People”), Jason Liles (“Stereoscope,” “Rampage”), Yinka Olorunnife (“The Transporter”), Selina Lo (“Boss Level,” “Q8 Unleashed”), Zachary Hing (“Halo”), Kit Clarke (“Leonardo”), with Goran Visnjic (“The Boys,” “Timeless”) and Hiam Abbass (“Succession,” “Blade Runner 2049”).
Credits: A Hulu Original, in association with Spyglass Media Group, the film reunites Director David Bruckner, Screenwriters Ben Collins & Luke Piotrowski, Writer/Producer David S. Goyer and Producer Keith Levine, all of whom were teamed on 2020’s “The Night House,” along with Producers Clive Barker and Marc Toberoff and Executive Producers Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre and Todd Williams. Chris Stone and Gracie Wheelan serve as co-producers.

Rosaline
Premiere Date: October 14, 2022
Genre: Film
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: “Rosaline” is a fresh and comedic twist on Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo & Juliet,” told from the perspective of Juliet’s cousin Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever), who also happens to be Romeo’s recent love interest. Heartbroken when Romeo (Kyle Allen) meets Juliet (Isabela Merced) and begins to pursue her, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy. Directed by Karen Maine (“Yes, God, Yes”), the film also stars Sean Teale (“Skins”), with Minnie Driver (“Speechless”) and Bradley Whitford (“The Handmaid’s Tale”). The screenplay is by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber (“500 Days of Summer”), based on the novel “When You Were Mine” by Rebecca Serle.
Cast: Kaitlyn Dever, Kyle Allen, Sean Teale, Minnie Driver, Bradley Whitford
Credits: The producers are Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen and Dan Levine, with Kaitlyn Dever, Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, Whitney Brown, Emily Morris and Becca Edelman serving as executive producers.

Grimcutty
Premiere Date: October 10, 2022
Genre: Film
Rating: TV-MA
Synopsis: In this modern creature feature, a scary internet meme called “Grimcutty” stirs up panic amongst all the parents in town, convinced it’s making their kids harm themselves and others. When a real-life version of Grimcutty starts attacking teen Asha Chaudry (Sara Wolfkind), her parents believe that she’s cutting herself as part of a challenge. With her phone taken away and no one who believes her, Asha has to figure out how to get through to her parents and stop the Grimcutty once and for all. The film stars Sara Wolfkind, Usman Ally, Shannyn Sossamon, Callan Farris, Alona Tal, and Kayden Koshalev.
Cast: Sara Wolfkind, Usman Ally, Shannyn Sossamon, Callan Farris, Alona Tal, Kayden Koshalev
Credits: Grimcutty is written and directed by John William Ross. Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle with production services by producers Dawn Fanning Moore and David Moore through their production company Capture. The film is developed and produced by 20th Digital Studio.

Matriarch
Premiere Date: October 21, 2022
Genre: Film
Rating: TV-MA
Synopsis: After an overdose nearly takes her life, Laura Birch (Jemima Rooper) escapes from the high-stakes pressure of the advertising world to return to her roots. Accepting an invitation home from her estranged mother (Kate Dickie), Laura hopes the time away in the secluded English village will help calm the demons raging inside of her. She soon discovers that the locals of the town are all protecting an unspeakably dark secret – a secret that involves not only her mother but her own terrifying destiny as well. The film stars Jemima Rooper, Kate Dickie, Sarah Paul, Franc Ashman, and Keith David Bartlett
Cast: Jemima Rooper, Katie Dickie, Franc Ashman, Keith David Bartlett
Credits: Matriarch was written and directed by Ben Steiner. Executive producers include David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, and Jenna Cavelle with production services by Sharp House producers Ian Sharp and Eoin O’Faolain, and co-producer Alexa Waugh. The film is developed and produced by 20th Digital Studio.

God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty
Premiere Date: November 1, 2022
Genre: Film
Rating: TV-MA
Synopsis: A Miami pool boy finds himself trapped in a seven-year affair with a charming older woman and her husband, the Evangelical Trump stalwart Jerry Falwell Jr, as he becomes increasingly entangled with the Falwell’s seemingly perfect lives.
Credits: “God Forbid” is executive produced by Adam McKay and Todd Schulman of HyperObject, and Alfred Spellman and Billy Corben for Rakontur. Corben is directing.

It’s A Wonderful Binge
Premiere Date: December 9, 2022 (New Announcement)
Genre: Film
Rating: TV-MA
Synopsis: Like the original film, the sequel is set in a near future where all drinking and drugs are banned except for on one glorious day known as The Binge. This year, that day happens to miraculously land on Christmas. The new holiday adventure will feature magical storybooks, catchy songs, stop-motion animation… and drugs! Lots of them! Merry Bingemas!
Cast: Eduardo Franco, Dexter Darden, Zainne Saleh, Marta Piekarz, Danny Trejo, Tony Cavalero, Nick Swardson, Kaitlin Olson, Tim Meadows, Paul Scheer, Patty Guggenheim, Esteban Benito, Eileen Galindo, Karen Maruyama.
Credits: IT’S A WONDERFUL BINGE is written and directed by Jordan VanDina. IT’S A WONDERFUL BINGE is produced by Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps, Ryan Bennett and Molle DeBartolo for American High, and Mickey Liddell and Pete Shilaimon for LD Entertainment. LD Entertainment’s Michael Glassman is also on board as an executive producer, as is Andrew Reyes.

KIDS

Abominable and the Invisible City
Premiere Date: October 5, 2022
Genre: Kids Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: “Abominable and the Invisible City”is a comedy adventure series that continues the wild and wooly fun of DreamWorks Animation’s “Abominable.” Through Everest the yeti, Yi, Jin, and Peng know that there’s a whole magical world out there, and now it’s even closer than they think! When they discover that their surroundings are teeming with magical creatures in need of their help, the kids will set out on extraordinary and heartfelt adventures throughout their city and beyond.
Cast: Chloe Bennet as “Yi”, Tenzing Norgay Trainor as “Jin”, Ethan Loh as “Peng”, Michelle Wong as “Mei”, Karen Huie as “Nai Nai”, Darin De Paul as “Everest”, Alan Cumming as “Burnish”
Credits: Executive Producer: Jim Schumann; Co-Executive Producer: Katherine Nolfi; Story Editors: Tiffany Lo and Ethel Lung; Produced by: DreamWorks Animation

Dragons: The Nine Realms
Premiere Date: November 17, 2022 (New Announcement)
Genre: Kids Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 4
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The adventure continues as the Dragon Riders venture into the beautiful Ice Realm and discover a new world filled with unique dragons and dangers! Tom continues his search to learn more about Thunder’s family and Buzzsaw becomes even more of a problem having discovered an entrance to the Hidden World. Pushed to their limits, the Riders traverse blizzards, endure freezing temperatures and even face a snow volcano as the researchers at ICARIS come dangerously close to discovering the dragons the Riders are trying so hard to protect.
Cast: The series stars Jeremy Shada as Tom Kullersen, Ashley Liao as Jun Wong, Marcus Scribner as D’Angelo Baker, Aimee Garcia as Alexandra Gonzalez, Julia Stiles as Olivia Kullersen, Lauren Tom as May Wong, Keston John as Philip Baker, Pavar Snipe as Angela Baker, Justina Machado as Carla Gonzalez, Angelique Cabral as Hazel Gonzalez, D’Arcy Carden as Linda and Carrie Keranen as Wilma Sledkin, Haley Joel Osment as Buzzsaw and Vincent Tong as Eugene
Credits: John Tellegen is executive producer and showrunner. Chuck Austen and Henry Gilroy are executive producers, and Beth Sleven is supervising producer.

The Croods: Family Tree
Premiere Date: November 25, 2022 (New Announcement)
Genre: Kids Series
Rating: TV-Y7
Season: 5
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: It’s a blast from the past when the Croods find a man frozen in a block of ice, they thaw him and discover he was an old flame of Gran’s! When Grug saves Hope’s life during a dangerous mountain-side tartichoke harvest, rather than feeling grateful, Hope is desperate to save Grug’s life in return in order to not be indebted to him. And determined to show Hope that she’s just as good a cook, Ugga decides to cook a meal that will wow the farm residents. But when Ugga realizes she’s out of her element, she turns to an unlikely place for help: the punch monkeys.
Cast: The series stars Kiff Vandenheuvel as Grug, Amy Landecker as Ugga, Ally Dixon as Eep, AJ Locascio as Thunk, Artemis Pebdani as Gran, Dee Bradley Baker as Sandy, Darin Brooks as Guy, Matthew Waterson as Phil, Amy Rosoff as Hope and Kelly Marie-Tran as Dawn.
Credits: The series is executive produced by Mark Banker (“Go, Dog. Go!; The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”) and Todd Grimes (“The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, “Star Wars: Detours”).



Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Season 3 Trailer

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Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Season 3 Trailer
New dragons, new adventures, and all new episodes, coming to Peacock on August 18.
[via press release from Peacock]
DRAGONS: THE NINE REALMS | Season 3 Trailer

New dragons, new adventures, and all new episodes of DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms, coming to Peacock on August 18th!

Join the fun on Peacock Kids where you can find an endless supply of laugh-out-loud jokes, lovable characters, life hacks, music, magic, gaming and more!



Hulu Originals Summer 2022 Programming Slate

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Hulu Originals Summer 2022 Programming Slate

FILMS / DOCS

The Valet
Premiere Date: May 20, 2022

Genre: Film
Rating: PG-13
Synopsis: In “The Valet,” world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent (Max Greenfield). The hard-working valet Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos. In this fish out of water romantic comedy, two worlds and cultures collide as both Olivia and Antonio start to see themselves more clearly than ever before. “The Valet,” directed by Richard Wong and written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, is the English-language remake of the hit French film.
Cast: Eugenio Derbez (“CODA”), Samara Weaving (“Nine Perfect Strangers”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Carmen Salinas Lozano, Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”), Amaury Nolasco, Marisol Nichols, Carlos Santos, Diany Rodriguez, Tiana Okoye, John Pirrucello, Ravi Patel, Noemí González, and Lunay.
Credits: “The Valet” is directed by Richard Wong (“Dear…,” “Come as You Are”) and produced by Ben Odell and Eugenio Derbez (3Pas Studios).

Look At Me: XXXTENTACION
Premiere Date: May 26, 2022

Genre: Documentary
Rating: TV-MA
Studio: Fader FilmsSynopsis: “Look At Me: XXXTENTACION” explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends and romantic partners as well as unseen archival footage, director Sabaah Folayan offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.
Credits: The Hulu Original documentary is directed and executive produced by Sabaah Folayan, and also executive produced by Rob Stone, Cleopatra Bernard and Solomon Sobande. Producers include Darcy McKinnon and Chloe Campion.

Fire Island
Premiere Date: June 3, 2022

Genre: Film
Rating: R
Studio: Searchlight Pictures
Synopsis: Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s ”Fire Island” is an unapologetic, modern-day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic “Pride and Prejudice,” the story centers on two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.
Cast: The film stars Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomás Matos, Torian Miller, Nick Adams, Zane Phillips and Margaret Cho.
Credits: “Fire Island” is directed by Andrew Ahn. From a screenplay by Joel Kim Booster, the film is produced by Tony Hernandez, John Hodges, and Brooke Posch of JAX Media.

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande
Premiere Date: June 17, 2022

Genre: Film
Rating: R
Studio: Searchlight Pictures
Synopsis: In ”Good Luck To You, Leo Grande,” two-time Academy Award® winner Emma Thompson (“Love, Actually”) embodies the candor and apprehension of retired teacher Nancy Stokes, and newcomer Daryl McCormack (“Peaky Blinders”) personifies the charisma and compassion of sex worker Leo Grande. As Nancy embarks on a post-marital sexual awakening and Leo draws on his skills and charm, together they find a surprising human connection.
Cast: The film stars Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack.
Credits: Directed by Sophie Hyde and penned by Katy Brand, the film is produced by Debbie Gray and Adrian Politowski.

The Princess
Premiere Date: July 1, 2022

Genre: Film
Rating: R
Studio: 20th Century Studios
Synopsis: When a beautiful, strong-willed princess refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed, she is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on taking her father’s throne, the princess must protect her family and save the kingdom.
Cast: The film stars Joey King (“The Act,” “The Kissing Booth”), Dominic Cooper (“Preacher”), Olga Kurylenko (“Black Widow”) and Veronica Ngo (“The Old Guard”). “The Princess” is directed by Le-Van Kiet, written by Ben Lustig (“The Thirst”) & Jake Thornton (“Final Fantasy”) and produced by Neal H. Moritz (the “Fast and Furious” franchise), Toby Jaffe (“Total Recall”) and Derek Kolstad (“John Wick”).
Credits: “The Princess” is directed by Le-Van Kiet (“Furie”) with Joey King and Guy Riedel serving as executive producers.

Not Okay
Premiere Date: July 29, 2022 (DATE CHANGE)

Genre: Film
Rating: R
Studio: Searchlight Pictures
Synopsis: “Not Okay” follows Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch), an aimless aspiring writer with no friends, no romantic prospects and — worst of all — no followers, who fakes an Instagram-friendly trip to Paris in the hopes of boosting her social media clout. When a terrifying incident strikes the City of Lights, Danni unwittingly falls into a lie bigger than she ever imagined. She “returns” a hero, even striking up an unlikely friendship with Rowan (Mia Isaac), a school-shooting survivor dedicated to societal change, and scooping up the man of her dreams, Colin (Dylan O’Brien). As an influencer and advocate, Danni finally has the life and audience she always wanted. But it’s only a matter of time before the facade cracks, and she learns the hard way that the Internet loves a takedown.
Cast: The film stars Zoey Deutch, Dylan O’Brien, Mia Isaac, Embeth Davidtz, Nadia Alexander, Tia Dionne Hodge, Negin Farsad, Karan Soni and Dash Perry.
Credits: “Not Okay” is directed and written by Quinn Shephard. Brad Weston and Caroline Jaczko serve as producers.

Prey
Premiere Date: August 5, 2022

Genre: Film
Rating: R
Studio: 20th Century Studios
Synopsis: Set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago, “Prey” is the story of a young woman, Naru, a fierce and highly skilled warrior. She has been raised in the shadow of some of the most legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains, so when danger threatens her camp, she sets out to protect her people. The prey she stalks, and ultimately confronts, turns out to be a highly evolved alien predator with a technically advanced arsenal, resulting in a vicious and terrifying showdown between the two adversaries.
Cast: Amber Midthunder (“The Ice Road,” “Roswell, New Mexico”), Dakota Beavers, Stormee Kipp (“Sooyii”), Michelle Thrush (“The Journey Home”) and Julian Black Antelope (“Tribal”)
Credits: “Prey” is directed by Dan Trachtenberg, written by Patrick Aison (“Jack Ryan,” “Treadstone”), and produced by John Davis (“Jungle Cruise,” “The Predator”) and Jhane Myers (“Monsters of God”), with Lawrence Gordon (“Watchmen”), Marty Ewing (“It: Chapter Two”), James E. Thomas, John C. Thomas and Marc Toberoff (“Fantasy Island”) serving as executive producers.

SERIES

Conversations with Friends
Premiere Date: May 15, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 12
Synopsis: ​​”Conversations with Friends” follows Frances (Alison Oliver), a 21 year old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.
Cast: The series stars Alison Oliver, Joe Alwyn, Sasha Lane and Jemima Kirke.
Credits: “Conversations with Friends” is executive produced by Ed Guiney, Emma Norton, and Andrew Lowe for Element Pictures. Lenny Abrahamson will also serve as Executive Producers, as well as Tommy Bulfin and Rose Garnett for the BBC. The series is an Element Pictures production for Hulu and BBC Three. Endeavor Content is handling international sales. Catherine Magee will serve as series producer and Jeanie Igoe will serve as producer.

Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders
Premiere Date: May 24, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Documentary Series
Season: 1
Episodes: 4
Synopsis: “Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders” investigates the notorious murder of three young girls in 1977 during their first night at Camp Scott, a Girl Scout sleepaway camp in Oklahoma. The series explores the murders’ impact on those close to the tragedy, details the search for and trial of the alleged killer, and examines the mysteries still surrounding the case. It also documents how investigators recently reopened the case and used state-of-the-art technology to comb through mountains of evidence left behind. Emmy®- and Tony Award®-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth opens up about how a twist of fate prevented her from attending the camp the night of the murders and how the case still haunts her to this day.
Credits: “Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders” is produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios in association with Standing Bear Entertainment, LLC. David Sloan is senior executive producer, Carrie Cook is executive producer, Remy Weber is director, and Nick Zeig-Owens is series producer.

Shoresy
Premiere Date: May 27, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The six-episode, half-hour Hulu Original comedy sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan-favorite “Letterkenny” character, Shoresy, join a senior AAA hockey team in Sudbury on a quest to never lose again.
Cast: The series stars Jared Keeso; Tasya Teles (“The 100”); Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat (“Tribal”); Blair Lamora (“Paranormal Nightshift”); Keilani Rose (“Flimsy”); rapper Jonathan-Ismael Diaby; former Montréal Canadien, author and actor Terry Ryan; Ryan McDonell (“The Crossing”); Max Bouffard (“Letterkenny”); former Kahnawake Condor and MMA fighter Andrew “The Canon” Antsanen; legendary all-time tough guy Jon “Nasty” Mirasty; former ‘Canes centre Brandon Nolan; three-time Stanley Cup winner, Jordan Nolan; Listowel’s Keegan Long and North Bay’s Bourke Cazabon.
Credits: Jared Keeso is executive producer, writer, star and creator. Jacob Tierney is executive producer and director. Kaniehtiio Horn is consulting producer. Mark Montefiore is executive producer, and Kara Haflidson is producer for New Metric Media. For Bell Media, production executive is Chris Kelley; Sarah Fowlie is head of Production, Original Programming; Carlyn Klebuc is general manager, Original Programming; Justin Stockman is vice president, Content Development & Programming; and Karine Moses is senior vice president, Content Development & News.

FX’s Pistol
Premiere Date: May 31, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: “Pistol” is a six-episode limited series about a rock ‘n’ roll revolution. The furious, raging storm at the center of this revolution is the Sex Pistols – and at the center of this series is Sex Pistols’ founding member and guitarist, Steve Jones. Jones’ hilarious, emotional and at times heartbreaking journey guides us through a kaleidoscopic telling of three of the most epic, chaotic and mucus-spattered years in the history of music. Based on Jones’ memoir “Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol,” this is the story of a band of spotty, noisy, working-class kids with “no future,” who shook the boring, corrupt “establishment” to its core, threatened to bring down the government, and changed music and culture forever.
Cast: The series stars Toby Wallace as Steve Jones, Anson Boon as John Lydon, Christian Lees as Glen Matlock, Louis Partridge as Sid Vicious, Jacob Slater as Paul Cook, Sydney Chandler as Chrissie Hynde, Talulah Riley as Vivienne Westwood, Maisie Williams as punk icon Jordan, Emma Appleton as Nancy Spungen and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Malcolm McLaren.
Credits: “Pistol” was created and written by Craig Pearce and will be executive produced by Danny Boyle, Pearce, Tracey Seaward, Steve Jones, Gail Lyon, Anita Camarata, Paul Lee and Hope Hartman. The series is produced by FX Productions.

The Orville: New Horizons
Premiere Date: June 2, 2022 (weekly)

Genre: Drama Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 3
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Seth MacFarlane’s epic space adventure series, “The Orville,” returns exclusively as a Hulu original series. Set 400 years in the future, “The Orville: New Horizons” finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.
Cast: The series stars Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.
Credits: “The Orville: New Horizons” is produced by 20th Television and Fuzzy Door. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, Brannon Braga, David A. Goodman, Jon Cassar, Jason Clark and Howard Griffith serve as executive producers.

FX’s Under the Banner of Heaven
Finale Date: June 2, 2022

Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Episodes: 7
Synopsis: FX’s “Under the Banner of Heaven,” the limited series inspired by the true-crime bestseller by Jon Krakauer, follows the events that led to the 1984 murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her baby daughter in a suburb in Salt Lake Valley, Utah. As Detective Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) investigates events that transpired within the Lafferty family, he uncovers buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion and the violent consequences of unyielding faith. What Pyre, a devout Mormon, unearths leads him to question his own faith.
Cast: The series stars Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Denise Gough, Wyatt Russell, Billy Howle, Gil Birmingham, Adelaide Clemens, Rory Culkin, Seth Numrich, Chloe Pirrie and Sandra Seacat.
Credits: “Under the Banner of Heaven” is created by Academy Award® winner Dustin Lance Black, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. Also serving as executive producers are Brian Grazer, Ron Howard and Anna Culp for Imagine Television; Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films; David Mackenzie and Gillian Berrie. “Under the Banner of Heaven” is produced by FX Productions.

Love, Victor
Premiere Date: June 15, 2022 (all-at-once) (Also streaming on DIsney+)

Genre: Young Adult Series
Rating: TV-14
Season: 3 (Final Season)
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: ​​This season finds Victor going on a journey of self-discovery – not only deciding who he wants to be with but, more broadly, who he wants to be. With their post-high school plans looming, Victor and his friends are faced with a new set of problems they must work through to make the best choices for their futures.
Cast: The series stars Michael Cimino, Rachel Hilson, Anthony Turpel, Bebe Wood, Mason Gooding, George Sear, Isabella Ferreira, Mateo Fernandez, James Martinez, Ana Ortiz, Anthony Keyvan and Ava Capri.
Credits: The film’s original writers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger serve as executive producers alongside Brian Tanen, Rick Wiener, Kenny Schwartz, Jason Ensler, Isaac Klausner, Marty Bowen, Adam Fishbach, Wyck Godfrey, Pouya Shahbazian and Adam Londy. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

The Kardashians
Finale Date: June 16, 2022

Genre: Unscripted Docuseries
Rating: TV-14
Season: 1
Episodes: 10 (weekly)
Synopsis: The family you know and love is here with a brand-new series, giving an all-access pass into their lives. Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie bring the cameras back to give truth to their stories. From the intense pressures of running billion-dollar businesses to the hilarious joys of playtime and school drop-offs, this series brings viewers into the fold with a rivetingly honest story of love and life in the spotlight.
Cast: Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner
Credits: Fulwell 73 partner Ben Winston executive produces alongside Emma Conway and Elizabeth Jones with Danielle King serving as showrunner and executive producer.

FX’s The Bear
Premiere Date: June 23, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: “The Bear” follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from the fine dining world, who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop – The Original Beef of Chicagoland – after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s suicide. The Bear is about food, family, the insanity of the grind, the beauty of Sense of Urgency and the steep slippery downsides. As Carmy fights to transform both The Original Beef of Chicagoland and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
Cast: In addition to Jeremy Allen White, this half-hour comedy stars Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Abby Elliott, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas, with Edwin Lee Gibson and Matty Matheson in recurring roles.
Credits: “The Bear” was created by Christopher Storer (Ramy, Eighth Grade), who also serves as executive producer alongside Joanna Calo (BoJack Horseman, Undone), Hiro Murai (Atlanta, Station Eleven) and Nate Matteson (Station Eleven, The Choe Show) of Super Frog, and Josh Senior, with Tyson Bidner (Ramy) serving as producer, and Matty Matheson as co-producer. The series is produced by FX Productions.

Only Murders in the Building
Premiere Date: June 28, 2022 (Weekly)

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Following the shocking death of Arconia Board President Bunny Folger, Charles, Oliver & Mabel race to unmask her killer. However, three (unfortunate) complications ensue – the trio is publicly implicated in Bunny’s homicide, they are now the subjects of a competing podcast, and they have to deal with a bunch of New York neighbors who all think they committed murder.
Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez
Credits: “Only Murders in the Building” hails from co-creators and writers Steve Martin and John Hoffman (“Grace & Frankie,” “Looking”). Martin and Hoffman executive produce along with Martin Short, Selena Gomez, “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal.

Maggie
Premiere Date: July 6, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 13
Synopsis: Dating is hard enough – it’s even harder when you also happen to be a psychic. Maggie’s gift allows her to see into the future of her friends, parents, clients and random people on the street. But when she begins to see glimpses of her own destiny after meeting an unexpected stranger, her romantic life suddenly gets a lot more complicated. Can you let yourself fall in love when you think you know how it ends? She probably should have seen this coming …
Cast: The series stars Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Del Rio, Nichole Sakura, Leonardo Nam, Angelique Cabral, Ray Ford, Chloe Bridges, Kerri Kenney and Chris Elliott.
Credits: Written and executive produced by Justin Adler and Maggie Mull. Evan Hayes and Jeff Morton also serve as executive producers. The series is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

Solar Opposites
Premiere Date: July 13, 2022 (all-at-once) – NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Genre: Animated Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 3
Episodes: 11
Synopsis: Co-created by Justin Roiland (“Rick and Morty”) and Mike McMahan (“Rick and Morty,” “Star Trek: Lower Decks”), “Solar Opposites” centers on a team of four aliens who are evenly split on whether Earth is awful or awesome. Korvo (Justin Roiland) and Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone) only see the pollution, crass consumerism and human frailty, while Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse (Mary Mack) love TV, junk food and fun stuff. In season three, this alien team strives to be less of a team and more of a family.
Cast: The series stars Justin Roiland, Thomas Middleditch, Mary Mack and Sean Giambrone.
Credits: “Solar Opposites” is executive produced by Roiland, McMahan and Josh Bycel. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation.

Victoria’s Secret: Angels And Demons
Premiere Date: July 14, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Documentary Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 3
Synopsis: Investigated with journalistic rigor, Matt Tyrnauer directs this searing and provocative exposé of the Victoria’s Secret brand as well as their then CEO, the larger-than-life, enigmatic billionaire, Les Wexner. Truth is not what it seems, as the underworld of fashion, the billionaire class and Jeffrey Epstein are revealed to all be inextricably intertwined with the fall of this legendary brand.
Credits: The series is directed by Matt Tyrnauer. He also executive produces with his Altimeter Films partner Corey Reeser; Film 45’s Peter Berg, Matt Goldberg and Brandon Carroll; Elizabeth Rogers and Jenny Ewig.

FX’s American Horror Stories
Premiere Date: July 21, 2022 (weekly)

Genre: Horror
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 2
Episodes: 8
Synopsis: “American Horror Stories” is a spinoff of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s award-winning hit anthology series “American Horror Story.” “American Horror Stories” is a weekly anthology series that will feature a different horror story each episode. Since 2011, the creators of “AHS” have redefined the horror genre with various installments featuring a creepy asylum, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel and the apocalypse itself. The television series sprouted a legion of dedicated fans who anticipate what terrors the next chapter will hold.
Credits: The series is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Alexis Martin Woodall, John J. Gray and Manny Coto. The franchise is produced by 20th Television.

FX’s Reservation Dogs
Premiere Date: August 3, 2022 (two-episode premiere, then weekly)

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, “Reservation Dogs” is a half-hour comedy that follows the exploits of Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs), Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) and Cheese (Lane Factor), four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma. After the death of the fifth member of the Reservation Dogs, the crew took to stealing, scheming and saving in order to vicariously fulfill his dream of reaching the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California. But after a promising start to their criminal endeavors, including the legendary heist of a Flaming Flamers chips truck, swiping some old lady’s weed edibles and some low-grade grand theft auto, the plan went bust. The gang disbanded, with everyone trying to forge their own paths. Elora ghosted Bear and took off for California with the Rez Dogs’ mortal enemy, Jackie (Elva Guerra), the leader of a rival gang. Abandoned by his closest friend, Bear seeks a male parental figure to teach him how to “be a man” – but his choice of uncles to emulate leaves a lot to be desired. Meanwhile, Willie Jack thinks everything in their town is falling apart because of the curse she cast on Jackie and she’s determined to put that genie back in the bottle. Cheese who, like Willie Jack, decided that Cali wasn’t for him, reunites with his grandmother who isn’t his grandmother. Lucky for the kids, they have the support of their loving and eccentric community of aunties and uncles to see them through, including Bear’s mother Rita (Sarah Podemski), local law enforcement Big (Zahn McClarnon), Elora’s Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer), Willie Jack’s parents – Dana (Jennifer Podemski) and Leon (Jon Proudstar) – and Spirit aka William Knifeman (Dallas Goldtooth).
Credits: “Reservation Dogs” is co-created by Sterlin Harjo (“Love and Fury,” “Barking Water,” ‘Four Sheets to the Wind”) and Taika Waititi (“Thor: Love and Thunder,” “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Jojo Rabbit”), and executive produced by Harjo, Waititi and Garrett Basch (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “The Night Of”). “Reservation Dogs” is produced by FX Productions.

This Fool
Premiere Date: August 12, 2022 (all-at-once) – NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Genre: Comedy Series
Rating: TV-MA
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Inspired by the life and stand-up of star and co-creator Chris Estrada, “This Fool” is an irreverent, cinematic half-hour comedy set in working-class South Central Los Angeles. The show centers on Julio Lopez, a 30-year-old who still lives at home who has been dating his girlfriend on and off since high school and finds any excuse to avoid dealing with his own problems. Julio works at Hugs Not Thugs, a gang rehabilitation nonprofit, where he butts heads with his older cousin Luis, an ex-gang member who just got out of prison and moved in with Julio and his family.
Cast: The series stars Chris Estrada as Julio, Frankie Quinones as Luis, Laura Patalano as Esperanza, Michelle Ortiz as Maggie, Julia Vera as Maria and Michael Imperioli as Minister Payne.
Credits: “This Fool” is written and executive produced by Chris Estrada, Pat Bishop, Jake Weisman and Matt Ingebretson. Jonathan Groff and Fred Armisen also serve as executive producers on the series. The Hulu Original comedy series is produced by ABC Signature.

FX’s The Patient
Premiere Date: August 30, 2022 (three episode premiere, then weekly)

Genre: Limited Series
Rating: TV-MA
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: “The Patient” is a psychological thriller from the minds of Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg (“The Americans”) about a therapist, Alan Strauss (Steve Carell), who’s held prisoner by a patient, Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson), who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam has an unusual therapeutic demand for Alan: curb his homicidal urges. In order to survive, Alan must unwind Sam’s disturbed mind and stop him from killing again … but Sam refuses to address critical topics, like his mother Candace (Linda Emond). Alone in captivity, Alan excavates his own past through memories of his old therapist, Charlie (David Alan Grier), and grapples with waves of his own repressed troubles – the recent death of his wife, Beth (Laura Niemi), and the painful estrangement from his religious son, Ezra (Andrew Leeds). Over the course of his imprisonment, Alan uncovers not only how deep Sam’s compulsion runs but also how much work he has to do to repair the rift in his own family. With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in Sam’s murders or worse – becomes a target himself.
Credits: Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg are executive producers and will write “The Patient,” and Steve Carell will serve as an executive producer along with Caroline Moore, Victor Hsu and Chris Long. The 10-episode limited series is produced by FX Productions.

KIDS & FAMILY

The Croods: Family Tree
Premiere Date: June 2, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Kids & Family Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 3
Episodes: 7
Synopsis: Jealous of the Thunder Sisters, the men on the farm undergo a difficult initiation to join the exclusive tribe of women while Eep and Dawn prepare for the ultimate skate-off with the Punch Monkeys to reclaim their skate spot. As Phil sets out on a mission to prove he’s a fun guy, the girls adopt a stranded egg that may not be as innocent as it seems. Prehistory’s favorite families return with new shenanigans, hilarious adventures and a whole lot of heart!
Cast: The series stars Kiff Vandenheuvel as Grug, Amy Landecker as Ugga, Ally Dixon as Eep, AJ Locascio as Thunk, Artemis Pebdani as Gran, Darin Brooks as Guy, Matthew Waterson as Phil, Amy Rosoff as Hope and Kelly Marie-Tran as Dawn.
Credits: The series is executive produced by Mark Banker (“Go, Dog. Go!; The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants”) and Todd Grimes (“The Epic Tales of Captain Underpants, “Star Wars: Detours”).

Madagascar: A Little Wild
Premiere Date: June 30, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Kids & Family Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 8
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria continue to explore the world outside of the habitat. Marty hoofs it all the way out to a trash-littered beach desperately waiting for his Junior Ranger magic touch! Gloria and Lala reunite after Lala’s hibernation, but Gloria doesn’t know how to fit in with her new frog crew. Alex learns on the job directing his first Broadway show. And Melman searches for his own giraffe herd at another habitat across town, only to discover that you don’t have to be the same species to be a family!
Cast: The series stars Tucker Chandler as Alex, Amir O’Neil as Marty, Shaylin Becton as Gloria, Luke Lowe as Melman, Jasmine Gatewood as Kate and Eric Petersen as Ant’Ney.
Guest stars include Fortune Feimster as Manager Cow and Patrick Warburton as Ranger Hay.
Credits: Johanna Stein (“Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny”) is executive producer, and Dana Starfield (“Monster High: Welcome to Monster High”) is co-executive producer.

Trolls: TrollsTopia
Premiere Date: August 11, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Kids & Family Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 7
Episodes: 7
Synopsis: In “TrollsTopia” anything is possible with a little teamwork, glitter and a lot of FUN! When Val’s vacation doesn’t go to plan and R&B’s pancake breakfast falls flat, Poppy and the Trolls get creative. And when Cloud Guy is accepted to Cloud College he embarks on a hunt to find a replacement to annoy Branch in his absence. But does one even exist?!
Cast: The series stars Skylar Astin as Branch, Amanda Leighton as Poppy, David Fynn as Biggie, Ron Funches as Cooper, Kenan Thompson as Tiny Diamond, Megan Hilty as Holly Darlin’, Jeanine Mason as Minuet, Kevin Michael Richardson as Smidge, Sam Haft as Chaz and Glozell Green as Grandma Rosiepuff.
Credits: Matthew Beans (“Trolls: The Beat Goes On!”) is executive producer.

Dragons: The Nine Realms
Premiere Date: August 18, 2022 (all-at-once)

Genre: Kids & Family Series
Rating: TV-G
Season: 3
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The discovery of the Fire Realm poses a challenge as the Dragon Riders struggle to traverse it safely. Meanwhile, the unhinged Buzzsaw is on the lookout for a mysterious “Lightning Bird” making it harder to keep dragons a secret. Tom, Jun, D’Angelo and Alex face off against the most powerful dragon they’ve ever encountered in a high-stakes mission to save the Crystal Realm. And much to everyone’s chagrin, Jun’s pesky, nosey brother is coming uncomfortably close to learning what actually happens in Dragon Club.
Cast: The series stars Jeremy Shada as Tom Kullersen, Ashley Liao as Jun Wong, Marcus Scribner as D’Angelo Baker, Aimee Garcia as Alexandra Gonzalez, Julia Stiles as Olivia Kullersen, Lauren Tom as May Wong, Keston John as Philip Baker, Pavar Snipe as Angela Baker, Justina Machado as Carla Gonzalez, Angelique Cabral as Hazel Gonzalez, D’Arcy Carden as Linda and Carrie Keranen as Wilma Sledkin.
Guest stars include Haley Joel Osment as Buzzsaw and Vincent Tong as Eugene.
Credits: John Tellegen is executive producer and showrunner. Chuck Austen and Henry Gilroy are executive producers, and Beth Sleven is supervising producer.



Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” Season 2 – Official Trailer – Hulu

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Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” Season 2 – Official Trailer – Hulu
New episodes begin streaming Thursday, May 5 on Hulu.
[via press release from Hulu]
Dragons: The Nine Realms Season 2 | Official Trailer | Hulu

With Project ICARIS furthering expeditions deeper into the fissure, keeping dragons a secret is becoming increasingly harder for the Dragon Riders. Meanwhile Jun, D’Angelo and Alex are growing more suspicious of Tom and Thunder’s frequent solo quests, revealing Tom’s mission of uncovering his viking heritage and mysterious connection with dragons. New episodes streaming Thursday, May 5, on Hulu.



Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Trailer

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Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Trailer
Coming to Peacock on December 23: After 1300 years, the world has changed and a new legend begins. The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series.
[via press release from Peacock]
DRAGONS: THE NINE REALMS | Trailer

After 1300 years, the world has changed and a new legend begins. The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms. Coming to Peacock on December 23rd!

Join the fun on Peacock Kids where you can find an endless supply of laugh-out-loud jokes, lovable characters, life hacks, music, magic, gaming and more!



Hulu Originals Winter 2021-22 Programming Slate

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Hulu Originals Winter 2021-22 Programming Slate

FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES

THE HOUSEWIFE & THE SHAH SHOCKER
Premiere Date: November 29, 2021

Genre: Documentary Feature
Synopsis: “The Housewife & the Shah Shocker” dives into the bombshell accusations against “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” cast member Jen Shah and her alleged involvement in a long-running telemarketing scheme that preyed on the elderly. With Shah facing charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, the show from the studio that produced the sensational “The Housewife & the Hustler” explores these allegations in contrast with the wealthy, successful businesswoman and “marketing executive” Shah portrayed on the reality show.
Crew: “The Housewife & the Shah Shocker” is produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios. Roxanna Sherwood serves as senior executive producer. Loen Kelley serves as senior producer.

THE NEW YORK TIMES PRESENTS: TO LIVE AND DIE IN ALABAMA
Premiere Date: December 3, 2021

Genre: Documentary Feature
Synopsis: Three police officers died in a shootout at a drug house in Alabama. One man was sentenced to death for the shootings, even though he was never accused of even touching the murder weapon. This is the story of Nathaniel Woods.
Crew: “The New York Times Presents” is produced by The New York Times and Left/Right, a Red Arrow Studios company. Executive producers are Ken Druckerman, Banks Tarver, Mary Robertson, Jason Stallman, Sam Dolnick and Stephanie Preiss.

DEAD ASLEEP
Premiere Date: December 16, 2021 – NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Genre: Documentary Film
Synopsis: In a ground-breaking new spin on the true-crime genre, the documentary film “Dead Asleep” produced in association with Sky Crime, flips the traditional thriller narrative to explore a deeper and more troubling mystery – did a remorseful Randy Herman Jr. really commit a brutal murder in his sleep, or was it a convenient cover story? Pulse Films has secured exclusive access to Herman and his family, the defense and prosecution attorneys, journalists who covered the case, forensic psychiatrists and world experts in violent parasomnia (sleep-walking) to give viewers an inside look at the shocking twists and turns of the controversial crime.
Credits: A Pulse Films production, directed by award-winner Skye Borgman, who is behind the critically acclaimed documentary “Abducted In Plain Sight” and recently worked with Pulse Films on their Oxygen special “The Case Died With Her.” For Pulse Films executive producers include Marisa Clifford, Nelesh Dhand, and Sunshine Jackson.

MOTHER/ANDROID
Premiere Date: December 17, 2021

Genre: Film
Synopsis: Set in the near future, “Mother/Android” follows Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) and her boyfriend Sam (Algee Smith) through their treacherous journey of escape as their country is caught in an unexpected war with artificial intelligence. Days away from the arrival of their first child, they must face No Man’s Land – a stronghold of the android uprising, in hopes of reaching safety before giving birth.
Cast: Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith, Raul Castillo
Filmmakers: Mattson Tomlin (“Project Power”, “Little Fish”) makes His Directorial Debut. The film is produced by Matt Reeves (“The Batman”, “War Of The Planet Of The Apes”, “Cloverfield”) through his 6th & Idaho production company, alongside Adam Kassan, Raif Crohn, Miramax’s Bill Block (“The Gentlemen”, “District 9”) and Charles Miller. Miramax serves as the studio.

SEX APPEAL
Premiere Date: January 14, 2022 – NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Genre: Film
Synopsis: Avery Hansen-White doesn’t do things she isn’t excellent at. So when her long-distance boyfriend hints at wanting to take their relationship to the next level, she sets out to master her sexuality, employing her oldest friend, Larson, as a test subject. In this hilarious teen comedy, Avery’s study results in the realization that there’s more to sex, and love, than mechanics. Relationships require both head and heart.
Cast: Mika Abdalla, Jake Short, Mason Versaw, Paris Jackson, Margret Cho, Fortune Feimster, Rebecca Henderson, Tate Hanyok, Hayden Szeto, Artemis Pebdani
Filmmakers: “Sex Appeal” is produced by Jeremy Garelick, Will Phelps and Ryan Bennett for American High, Mark Fasano and Tobias Weymar for Nickel City, Kendrick Tan for Lit Entertainment, and Michael Glassman for LD Entertainment. Talia Osteen directed the film, penned by Tate Hanyock, who also executive produced.

SERIES

TASTE THE NATION: HOLIDAY EDITION
Premiere Date: November 4, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Docuseries
Episodes: 4
Synopsis: In “Taste the Nation,” award-winning host, executive producer and cookbook author Padma Lakshmi, who recently received her 3rd Emmy nomination, takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today. From indigenous communities to recent immigrant arrivals, Padma breaks bread with Americans across the nation to uncover the roots and relationship between our food, our humanity and our history – ultimately revealing stories that challenge notions of identity, belonging, and what it means to be American.
“Taste the Nation” returns this Fall for a special 4-part “Holiday Edition” where each episode will highlight unique traditions through the lens of a different immigrant culture and city, like Korean New Year in Los Angeles and Cuban Christmas in Miami.
Cast: Padma Lakshmi
Crew: Executive produced by Padma Lakshmi along with Part2 Pictures’ David Shadrack Smith.

SOLAR OPPOSITES HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Premiere Date: November 22, 2021

Genre: Adult Animated Series
Episodes: 1
Synopsis: HO HO HO! The Solars don’t understand the holidays, but that won’t stop them from trying!
Cast: Justin Roiland, Thomas Middleditch, Mary Mack, and Sean Giambrone.
Crew: Justin Roiland, Mike McMahan, Josh Bycel.

CITY OF ANGELS | CITY OF DEATH
Premiere Date: November 24, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Docuseries
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: Throughout the 1970s and 80s, more than 20 serial killers stalked the streets of Los Angeles simultaneously and within miles of each other, murdering and terrorizing citizens — until the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division banded together and tracked down the killers. From producers of ABC News’ “20/20,” the new Hulu Original “City of Angels | City of Death” chronicles the group of LAPD detectives and their investigations, from launching stakeouts to tracking and catching some of that era’s most notorious murderers, including the Freeway Killer, the Hillside Strangler, the Sunset Strip Killer and more.
Crew: “City of Angels | City of Death” is produced for Hulu by ABC News Studios and Highway 41 Productions. For ABC News Studios, David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Colleen Halpin is executive producer. For Highway 41 Productions, Star Price is executive producer and director.

CANDIFIED: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Premiere Date: December 1, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Unscripted Series
Season: 1
Episodes: 4
Synopsis: The challenge – create a life-size house made of …CANDY! Watch as Candy Queen Jackie Sorkin and her team of candy artists design, glue, melt and shape hundreds of thousands of sweet pieces to build a fantasy come to life….just in time for the holidays.
Cast: Jackie Sorkin, Chris Fernandez, Genevieve Chan, Amanda Touch, D. Micah Lindsey, Basia Whitely, Caroline Habash, and Mandy Bui.
Crew: Executive produced by Sandy Varo Jarrell, Suzanne Rauscher and Brian Robel for Bright Spot Content, an All3Media America company.

PEN15
Premiere Date: December 3, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Comedy Series
Season: Season 2, Part 2
Episodes: 7
Synopsis: “Pen15” is an R-rated “traumedy” set in middle school as it really happened in the year 2000. Anna Konkle and Maya Erskine play versions of themselves as thirteen-year-old outcasts, surrounded by actual thirteen-year-olds. In this world, seventh grade never ends and the pains of growing up are inevitable.
Cast: Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle.
Credits: From the Awesomeness studio, “Pen15” is created, written and executive produced by Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle and Sam Zvibleman. Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone and Ali Bell at The Lonely Island/Party Over Here, Marc Provissiero and Brooke Pobjoy from Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment, Debbie Liebling and Vera Santamaria also serve as executive producers.

CROSSING SWORDS
Premiere Date: December 10, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Adult Animated Series
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Another ten episodes of bingeable mayhem, representing the next chapter in the adventures of Patrick the long-suffering squire (Nicholas Hoult) as he climbs the ladder of knighthood in the service of the volatile King Merriman (Luke Evans). There are new friends to make, new enemies to vanquish, and new horrors to scar Patrick for life; including bloodthirsty leprechauns, an island of killer monkeys, and a shadowy villain who could destroy everything Patrick has ever known! From creators John Harvatine IV and Tom Root, and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the producers of “Robot Chicken” and “Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K.!”
Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Adam Ray, Tara Strong, Tony Hale, Luke Evans, Seth Green, Alanna Ubach, Adam Pally, Yvette-Nicole Brown, Maya Erskine, Breckin Meyer and Wendi McLendon-Covey.
Crew: Created and written by John Harvatine IV and Tom Root and directed by John Harvatine IV.

LETTERKENNY
Premiere Date: December 26, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Comedy Series
Season: 10
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: The residents of Letterkenny belong to one of three groups: the Hicks, the Skids, and the Hockey Players, who are constantly feuding with each other over seemingly trivial matters that often end with someone getting their ass kicked. In season 10, McMurray and Wayne do some dickering, the Hicks attend a sausage party, the Hockey Players and Skids have a video game battle, the men of Letterkenny receive head to toe physicals…and that’s just for starters, buddy.
Cast: Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K Trevor Wilson, Daniel Petronijevic, Dylan Playfair, Andrew Herr, Tyler Johnston, Evan Stern, Mark Forward and Tiio Horn.
Crew: Jared Keeso (Executive Producer/Creator/Co-Writer), Mark Montefiore (Executive Producer), Jacob Tierney (Executive Producer/Director/Co-Writer). Produced by New Metric Media, in partnership with DHX Media and Playfun Games.

HOW I MET YOUR FATHER
Premiere Date: January 18, 2022 (weekly)

Genre: Comedy Series
Season: 1
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: In the year 2045, Sophie (Hilary Duff) is telling her son the story of how she met his father: A story that catapults us back to the year 2021 where Sophie and her close-knit group of friends are in the midst of figuring out who they are, what they want out of life, and how to fall in love in the age of dating apps and limitless options.
Cast: Hilary Duff, Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, and Tien Tran.
Crew: Written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. Executive producers include Aptaker, Berger, Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Pamela Fryman and Adam Londy. Hilary Duff will serve as a producer. A production of 20th Television.

PAM & TOMMY
Premiere Date: February 2, 2022 (weekly)

Genre: Limited Series
Episodes: 8
Cast: Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman, Taylor Schilling, Andrew Dice Clay, Pepi Sonuga, Spenser Granese, and Mozhan Marnò.
Crew:

Point Grey – Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee
Annapurna- Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, Ali Krug
Craig Gillespie (Director/EP)
Robert Siegel (Writer/EP/ Co-Showrunner)
DV DeVincentis (Writer/EP/Co-Showrunner)
Chip Vucelich
Dylan Sellers
Sarah Gubbins
Dave Franco

DOLLFACE
Premiere Date: February 11, 2022 (binge) – NEW ANNOUNCEMENT

Genre: Comedy Series
Season: 2
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: Season Two follows Jules (Kat Dennings) and her best friends– post pandemic, post heartbreak, heading toward turning thirty. Having successfully reunited with her friends (Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell, and Esther Povitsky), Jules must now balance keeping their group together as the women navigate work, love, and a deeper relationship with each of themselves.
Cast: Kat Dennings, Brenda Song, Shay Mitchell, Esther Povitsky.
Credits: The series was created by Jordan Weiss, who serves as an executive producer alongside showrunner Michelle Nader; Margot Robbie, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara for LuckyChap Entertainment; Bryan Unkeless and Scott Morgan for Clubhouse Pictures; Kat Dennings; and Nicole King. “Dollface” is produced by ABC Signature.

KIDS

HOLLY HOBBIE
Premiere Date: November 23, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Kids & Family
Season: 3
Episodes: 10
Synopsis: After her dad gets into a car accident, Holly launches a social media career to help pay for his medical bills. At first, Holly loves her newfound fame: she’s gaining followers, making money, and is her own boss! Although social media begins to pay well, Holly begins to experience the consequences of living so much of her life online. Holly finds the more she focuses on ‘posting’, the less time she has to make actual music. Things go from bad to worse when Holly’s new career distances her from her friends. As Holly realizes the impact she has on her younger fans, she begins to discover that with great fame comes great responsibility. Holly finds herself torn when she’s pulled between friends, family, her boyfriend, and her career all at once! Holly starts confronting big questions about whether she can have it all. Can she be a supportive friend if she is truly dedicated to her music career? Can Holly break out as a great musician if she’s held back by her life in Collinsville? Just when Holly thinks she’s got a grasp on things, she’s forced to choose between family or her career when a once in a lifetime opportunity presents itself…
Cast: Ruby Jay, Saara Chaudry, Kamaia Fairburn, Hunter Dillon, Charles Vandervaart, Kate Moyer, Erin Karpluk, Evan Buliung, Sara Botsford, Marcus Cornwall, and Tomaso Sanelli.
Crew: “Holly Hobbie” is produced by Aircraft Pictures (“The Breadwinner”) in association with Cloudco Entertainment (“Care Bears: Unlock The Magic”, “Overlord and The Underwoods”) and WexWorks Media (“Lucas the Spider”) with the financial participation of the Shaw Rocket Fund. Sarah Glinski (“Degrassi: Next Class, Degrassi: The Next Generation”) returns as showrunner.

MADAGASCAR: A LITTLE WILD HOLIDAY GOOSE CHASE
Premiere Date: November 26, 2021

Genre: Kids
Episodes: 1
Synopsis: It’s holiday time in New York, and Melman is determined to add another sticker to his yearly “Nice” list! When he meets Hank, a goose who has been separated from his family, he, Alex, Marty and Gloria embark on a wild goose chase around the city to reunite Hank with his merry flock.
Cast: Tucker Chandler, Amir O’Neil, Shaylin Becton, Luke Lowe, Jasmine Gatewood, Eric Peterson.
Crew: Executive Producer is Johanna Stein (“Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny”) and Co-Executive Producer is Dana Starfield (“Monster High: Welcome to Monster High”)

TROLLS: TROLLSTOPIA
Premiere Date: December 9, 2021 (binge)

Genre: Kids
Season: 5
Episodes: 7
Synopsis: In TrollsTopia nothing is more important than parties and friendship! Join in the fun as the tiny Trolls welcome a K-Pop girl group on a mission, Holly and Val meet a Bergen for the first time, and Synth and Minuet take a ride down the “Tunnel of Friendship!” With endless hugs, dancing, songs and, of course, cupcakes, DreamWorks TrollsTopia returns with all new episodes to Hulu December 9.
Cast:
● Skylar Astin as “Branch”
● Amanda Leighton as “Poppy”
● David Fynn as “Biggie”
● Ron Funches as “Cooper”
● Kenan Thompson as “Tiny Diamond”
● Megan Hilty as “Holly Darlin’”
● Jeanine Mason as “Minuet”
● Kevin Michael Richardson as “Smidge”
● Sam Haft as “Chaz”
● Glozell Green as “Grandma Rosiepuff”
Crew: Executive Producer is Matthew Beans (“Trolls: The Beat Goes On!”).

DRAGONS: THE NINE REALMS
Premiere Date: December 23, 2021(binge)

Genre: Kids
Season: 1
Episodes: 6
Synopsis: Set 1,300 years after the events of How To Train Your Dragon, dragons are now just a legend to the modern world. When a geological anomaly opens up an immense, miles-deep fissure in the Earth’s surface, scientists from all over the world gather at a new research facility to study the mysterious phenomenon. Soon a group of misfit kids, brought to the site by their parents, uncover the truth about dragons and where they’ve been hiding — a secret they must keep to themselves to protect what they’ve discovered.
Cast: Jeremy Shada
Crew: Executive Producer and Showrunner is John Tellegen; executive Producers are Chuck Austen and Henry Gilroy; supervising Producer is Beth Sleven.



Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Teaser Trailer

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Video: “Dragons: The Nine Realms” – Teaser Trailer
The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series, coming to Peacock on December 23.
[via press release from Peacock]
DRAGONS: THE NINE REALMS | Teaser Trailer

The future of dragons is here in the all-new animated series, DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms. Coming to Peacock on December 23rd.