Bravo’s “The Valley” is officially returning for Season 2 on April 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
This second season of the reality show, developed as a spin-off of “Vanderpump Rules,” continues to see the fracture in long-term relationships following everybody’s move away from West Hollywood. Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright, Kristen Doute, Luke Broderick, Danny and Nia Booko, Jason and Janet Caperna, Jasmine Goode, Jesse Lally, Michelle Saniei, Jax Taylor and Zack Wickham all return while “Vanderpump Rules” alums seen this season include Lala Kent, Tom Schwartz, Scheana Shay and Brock Davies.
After its highly rated first season, two of the show’s central couples have split: Jax and Brittany, and Jesse and Michelle. Fans already know some of what will be featured during the show’s second season: Brittany serving Jax with divorce papers, Kristen and Luke’s engagement, and Jax’s stay in a mental health institution (which he recently revealed was also rehab). But the teaser promises more, including Jesse accusing Michelle of prostitution, and fractures in both the Capernas’ and Bookos’ marriages.
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“The Valley” is produced by 32 Flavors Entertainment and Evolution Media, an Amazon MGM Studios company. All episodes will stream the day after the show’s April 15 premiere on Peacock.
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FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
Forest Whitaker is back to fight for control in the new trailer for Season 4 of “Godfather of Harlem.”
The show stars the Oscar-winning actor as Bumpy Johnson in the midst of a raging Harlem war against Mafia families and a new gangster, Frank Lucas (Rome Flynn), fresh on the scene. In the aftermath of the tragic death of Malcolm X (Jason Alan Carvell), Bumpy will also have to come to terms with his daughter (Antoinette Crowe-Legacy) being involved with the Black Panthers.
The series is produced by 20th Television and executive produced by Whitaker, Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein, Nina Yang Bongiovi, James Acheson, Markuann Smith, Ray Quinlan, Michael Panes and Stephen Schiff, with Swizz Beatz serving as executive music producer.
“Godfather of Harlem” Season 4 will stream on MGM+ starting April 13. Watch the trailer below.
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Lesley Ann Warren will guest star as Ann Nash, mother of Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) on an upcoming episode of “9-1-1,” Variety has learned exclusively. Described as “charismatic, strong, outgoing, outspoken, and of strong moral foundations,” Ann is a “faith healer” who suddenly reappeares in Bobby’s life.
Warren will guest star in season 8 episode 11 “Holy Mother of God,” which premieres Thursday March 20 on ABC.
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“Secrets of the Penguins,” executive produced by James Cameron and narrated by Blake Lively, has a new trailer.
The new National Geographic series captures penguin behaviors across different geographies on Earth, filmed from Cape Town beaches all the way to the icy shores of South Georgia Island. The documentary was led by a three-person crew across 274 days of filming on the Ekström Ice Shelf in Antarctica, including the work of BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning cinematographer Bertie Gregory.
“Secrets of the Penguins” is part of The Walt Disney Company’s enterprise-wide campaign to show appreciation for the natural world ahead of Earth Day. The show will premiere April 20 on National Geographic before all three episodes stream April 21 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Watch the trailer below.
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The trailer for “Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America,” a National Geographic docuseries, shows survivors talking about their experiences of the tragic event.
The three-part series follows the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. It arrives on National Geographic April 2, with a streaming option available the following day on Hulu and Disney+.
“We love making the ‘One Day in America’ series for National Geographic. We try to make films that are not history lessons, but that take you into the experience of the people who were there,” David Glover, executive producer with 72 Films, the production company behind the series, said in a statement. “What we find is that in the darkest moments of history, we still see incredible kindness, heroism, and the very best of human nature. This series pays tribute to the ordinary people of Oklahoma and their response to a terrorist attack.”
The series features interviews with survivors, former Oklahoma governor Frank Keating and Bill Clinton.
Watch the trailer below.
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Netflix has released a new trailer and cast announcement for “Devil May Cry,” the animated TV adaptation of Capcom’s video game series of the same name. The series chronicles a battle to “open the portal between the human and demon realms.” Johnny Yong Bosch stars as Dante, an “orphaned demon-hunter-for-hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.”
Led by showrunner Adi Shankar and animated by Studio Mir, the series also stars Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Kevin Conroy as VP Baines, Chris Coppola as Enzo. “Devil May Cry” premieres April 3 on Netflix.
Watch the trailer below.
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Apple has released first-look photos and a season three premiere date for “Jane,” the Emmy-winning children’s series inspired by the work of conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, who makes a special appearance in the new season.
The third season of “Jane” follows Jane Garcia (Ava Louise Murchison), a budding environmentalist continuing her quest to save endangered animals with the help of her best friends David (Mason Blomberg) and Greybeard the chimpanzee.
Season three of “Jane” premieres just ahead of Earth Day, arriving April 18th on Apple TV+. See a first look at Dr. Jane Goodall in season three episode five of “Jane” below.
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Nickelodeon has revealed a first look at “Wylde Pak,” a new 2D animated series arriving this summer. Inspired by the real lives of co-creators Paul Watling and Kyle Marshall, the series follows the day-to-day life of a blended Korean-American family.
“Nickelodeon’s commitment to showcasing stories about the human experience, filled with humor and adventure, holds true with the debut of the original series Wylde Pak,” said President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation Ramsey Naito. “We can’t wait for our audience to meet this wonderfully blended family, which encapsulates what it means to be a modern family navigating the world around them while learning more about each other along the way.”
The 26-episode comedy series is produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, starring Nikki Castillo as Lily Pak and Benjamin Plessala as Lily’s half-brother Jack Wylde. Additional voice cast include Ben Pronsky, Jee Young Han, and Jean Yoon.
See a first look clip from Nickelodeon’s “Wylde Pak:”
PROGRAMMING
The National Women’s Soccer League Zone will be a new destination in the Roku Sports experience.
The NWSL Zone will feature live games, popular programming and more from the premier professional women’s soccer league. The Zone will be featured in many sports-focused areas, including the Sports Zone, Soccer Zone and Women’s Sports Zone.
“With the popularity of women’s sports soaring, we’re focusing on amplifying the talent that makes it all happen,” head of sports at Roku Joe Franzetta said in a statement. “Curating a dedicated zone for the NWSL is another step in our mission to champion female athletes, their record-breaking achievements, and their inspiring stories.”
The zone is available for fans to check out today, with the season kickoff on Friday, March 14.
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Henry Ian Cusick (“Lost”), Dean Cain (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman”) and Rory Gibson (“The Young and the Restless”) will all star in the upcoming sci-fi drama “Fugitive from Astern.”
Adapted from the novel by Gen LaGreca, “Fugitive from Astern” follows a young pilot escaping from the oppressive, all-consuming Planet Asteron by stealing an important spacecraft. After adopting a new name, he aligns with a pilot to face an urgent threat that could mean Earth’s doom.
“We’re delighted to have brought together such an incredible cast for our latest film,”writer LaGreca said in a statement. “Through the story of a young man’s wild adventure spanning two planets, we aim to reach a young audience with vivid ideas of how precious freedom is, portrayed through a high-stakes mystery story, with romance, inner struggles, and dazzling special effects.”
The film will be released later this year and is executive produced by LaGreca’s company Winged Victory Foundation.
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“The Visioneers with Zay Harding” will premiere Saturday, April 5 as part of an exclusive partnership with VoLo Foundation.
The 30-minute adventure series is hosted by international explorer Harding, who has been featured as a host or guest star on dozens of television shows, including “Globe Trekker” on PBS. This latest project showcases the work of scientists and engineers who are working to create a more sustainable future.
“’The Visioneers’aligns perfectly with VoLo Foundation’s mission to connect the scientific community with the public,” VoLo Foundation cofounder and trustee Thais Lopez Vogel said in a statement.“Zay Harding presents groundbreaking climate solutions in a dynamic and engaging way.”
“The Visioneers” will air weekend mornings on the CBS Television Network in the educational programming block, and will also be available to stream on Paramount+.
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“Stephanie’s Places,” a new ESPN Original series hosted by WWE’s Stephanie McMahon, will premiere March 26 on ESPN+. Produced by ESPN and WWE in partnership with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, the 10-episode series features guest stars including Roman Reigns, The Undertaker and McMahon’s husband Triple H.
“The world of WWE has never been more popular and exciting than it is right now,” said Manning in a press release. “There is no one better than Stephanie to tell the stories of WWE’s greatest stars of the past, present, and future, and show us what made them who they are today.”
New episodes of “Stephanie’s Places” will premiere Wednesdays on ESPN+ in addition to streaming on Hulu and Disney+ for Disney Bundle subscribers. See the full list of guest stars and premiere dates below:
Episode 1: The Return of C.M. Punk (March 26)
Episode 2: Cody Rhodes Takes Center Stage (April 2)
Episode 3: Rhea Ripley’s Rise (April 9)
Episode 4: Stone Cold Rides Again (April 16)
Episode 5: The Evolution of Charlotte Flair (April 23)
Episode 6: Roman Reigns and The Bloodline (April 30)
Episode 7: Pat McAfee Can’t Be Stopped (May 7)
Episode 8: Digging Deep with Undertaker (May 14)
Episode 9: Triple H’s Perfect Entrance (May 21)
Episode 10: John Cena’s Final Round (May 28)
EVENTS
Clover and Sony Pictures Television will be partnering together with the goal of supporting small businesses at the inaugural Clover x Shark Tank summit.
Clover and Sony Pictures Television’s partnership will focus on combating small business failure rates, with the summit bringing “Shark Tank” curated activities where participants can pitch their ideas and connect with leaders in finance, tech and entertainment.
“We’re thrilled to team up with Clover to bring ‘Shark Tank’ fans and entrepreneurs together for our first Summit,” president of Sony Pictures Television Nonfiction Eli Holzman said in a statement. “‘Shark Tank’ is the leading brand in the small business and entrepreneurship space and we couldn’t be more excited to provide a new forum for founders, investors and fans to engage directly.”
The Clover x Shark Tank Summit will take place in Las Vegas from Sept. 28-30.
AWARD SHOWS
Eric Bauza, known for voicing iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, will officially be hosting the Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, with Dave Goelz of “The Muppets” set to present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Fran Brill.
Additional presenters include Paul Walter Hauser (“Richard Jewell”), Jacob Tremblay (“Room”), Izaac Wang (“Dìdi”), Leah Sava Jeffries (“Percy Jackson and the Olympians”), Ella Bright (“Malory Towers”), Noah Cottrell (“The Spiderwick Chronicles”), Lucia Cunningham (“Jessica’s Big Little World”), Terrence Little Gardenhigh (“Fright Krewe”), Duff Goldman (“Kids Baking Championship”), Jack Griffo (“The Thundermans”), Mykal-Michelle Harris (“Raven’s Home”) and Kiersten Kelly (“Jurassic World: Chaos Theory”), among others.
The third annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards will take place Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. PT in Los Angeles. On that same day, the Creative Arts CAFE ceremony will take place at 8 p.m. PT, honoring behind-the-scenes achievements.
HONORS
The Human Right Campaign (HRC) has announced actress and comedian Hannah Einbinder will be honored with the 2025 HRC Visibility Award, recognizing contributions to “LGBTQ+ representation on and off-screen.”
“Centering LGBTQ+ voices and stories is not just part of resistance—it is the very backbone that has sustained our movement throughout its hard-fought history,” said Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson. “As Hannah Einbinder brings her brilliance and humor to audiences across the world, she opens doors to enhanced LGBTQ+ representation in the entertainment space.”
Ashley Park will also be honored, receiving HRC’s Impact Award for “her work as a committed and fervent ally to the LGBTQ+ community.” Park’s “Joy Ride” co-star Sherry Cola will present Park with the Award at the 2025 HRC Los Angeles dinner March 22.
Tickets and further information are available at https://la.hrc.org/events/la-dinner
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NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts has announced actor, director, and producer Daniel Dae Kim will be honored as a notable alumnus at its annual gala on April 7.
“I wouldn’t be anywhere close to the actor I am today if it weren’t for the entire community at NYU’s Graduate Acting Program,” said Kim in a statement. “To be recognized like this is not only a thrill but an honor. I’m grateful to Tisch for inviting me to be a part of the celebration.”
Kim’s testimony before Congress contributed to the passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, and he recently completed his term on the White House’s Commission for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. Kim also serves on the Gold House board and partners with the Asian American Foundation on the Sunrise Collective at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2024, Kim wrapped production on “Butterfly,” a new espionage series filmed in South Korea, which he stars in and produces through his company, 3AD, for Amazon.
Tickets for the NYU Tisch School of the Arts 2025 Gala can be purchased here.
