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According to Deadline, a TV series based on the 1988 Pedro Almodóvar dark comedy "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" is in development at Apple. "Jane the Virgin" vet Gina Rodriguez is apparently set to star in the series, and will executive produce along with Almodóvar and Lionsgate TV. More: "Masters of Sex" vet Noelle Valdivia will write the adaptation. Actor Eugenio Derbez is also on board as a producer through his 3Pas Studios banner. The series will apparently feature a mix of the English and Spanish languages. Rodriguez will take the role of Pepa, played by Carmen Maura in the original film. The story finds Pepa leaving a long-time relationship, then embarking on a journey of self-discovery -- and meeting many eccentric characters -- as she tries to understand her own life choices. DEADLINE

Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey in "Bridgerton" Netflix released eight new images from the hotly-anticipated second season of "Bridgerton." The show returns with new episodes on March 25. More: Season 2 of "Bridgerton" is based on the Julia Quinn novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me" and centers on eldest son Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his search for a suitable wife. Simone Ashley and Charithra Chandran join the series as sisters Kate and Edwina Sharma, who catch Lord Anthony's eye but question his true intentions. Phoebe Dynevor will reprise her role as Daphne Bridgerton while Regé-Jean Page -- who co-starred in Season 1 as her new husband, the Duke of Hastings -- has exited the series. HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

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DAILY CALENDAR THURSDAY, JANUARY 20 TRUE STORY WITH ED & RANDALL: "Drunk History"-esque comedy series in which hosts Ed Helms and Randall Park interview everyday people about remarkable or unpredictable true stories from their lives, which are then recreated in scripted sequences by celebrity guest stars. Season 1 performers include Terry Bradshaw, Adam Pally, Rob Riggle, Maz Jobrani, Mindy Sterling, and Terry Crews. [Peacock] SUPERNATURAL ACADEMY: Debut animated fantasy series based on the YA novels by Jaymin Eve. It's about twin sisters who were raised separately but finally reunite at a boarding school for teens with supernatural abilities. The voice cast includes Larissa Dias, Gigi Saul Guerrero, Vincent Tong, Cardi Wong, and Shannon Chan-Kent. [Peacock] LA FORTUNA: Adventure drama series, originally produced for the Movistar+ European streaming service, about a young diplomat (Álvaro Mel) and an attorney (Clarke Peters) who face off against a rogue treasure hunter (Stanley Tucci) over the legal rights to an underwater shipwreck. The series is in both English and Spanish; it's based on the graphic novel "El Tesoro del Cisne Negro" by Paco Roca and Guillermo Corral. [AMC+] MOSES STORM: TRASH WHITE: The comedian's first HBO Max original stand-up special was produced by Conan O'Brien and his Team Coco banner, and centers around his experiences growing up in "extreme poverty." [HBO Max] LOONEY TUNES CARTOONS: The latest batch of original Looney Tunes shorts -- comprising the show's fourth season -- hits HBO Max today. The new cartoons find Tweety Bird visiting the Grand Canyon, Elmer Fudd attempting to arrest Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck going too far while pranking Porky Pig. [HBO Max] ON THE JOB: Six-part neo-noir series from The Philippines, adapted from the 2013 film "On the Job" and its 2021 sequel, "The Missing 8." It centers on a group of convicts who have been temporarily released from prison in order to carry out political assassinations. [HBO Max] ASTRAL JOURNEY (JORNADA ASTRAL): Reality series from Brazil in which astrologers Paula Pires and Vítor diCastro show celebrities how their lives and careers have been influenced by the stars. Angélica hosts. [HBO Max] THE MARFA TAPES: Behind-the-scenes music documentary about the recording of the stripped-down country music album "The Marfa Tapes," a collaboration between artists Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram, and Jon Randall. The film follows the trio for five days as they write the songs together -- largely around a campfire -- then record them in the titular Texas town. [Paramount+] THE ENVOYS (LOS ENVIADOS): Spanish-language mystery drama series from Mexico following two priests (Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Luis Gerardo Méndez) as they search for an alleged spiritual healer who has suddenly disappeared. [Paramount+] MIDNIGHT ASIA: EAT · DANCE · DREAM: Six-episode travel docuseries surveying nocturnal culture and nightlife across six different Asian megacities, including trips to Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei, and Mumbai.  [Netflix] THE ROYAL TREATMENT: Romantic comedy feature starring Laura Marano as a New York hairdresser who accepts a job working a royal wedding, but soon develops feelings for the charming groom (Mena Massoud). [Netflix] SELLING THE HAMPTONS: Debut reality series following the real estate agents of Nest Seekers International in The Hamptons, the same group profiled in Netflix's now-canceled "Million Dollar Beach House." The cast includes Bianca D'Alessio, J.B. Andreassi, Michael Fulfree, Peggy Zabakolas, Kenny Arias, and Mia Calabrese. [Discovery+] UNRAVELED: MYSTERY AT THE MANSION: True-crime special, spun off from the "Unraveled" podcast series, examining the case of Florida real estate mogul Bob Ward, who was implicated in the 2009 shooting death of his wife, Diane Ward. [Discovery+] MEN OF WEST HOLLYWOOD: Debut reality series following the lives and loves of a group of six West Hollywood socialites, including Justin Jedlica, Brennen Taylor, David Barta, Murray Swanby, Darren Tieste, and Landon Wetterstrom. [Crackle] THE ESTATE: 2020 comedy/thriller starring Chris Baker (who also wrote the screenplay) as a spoiled billionaire's son who joins forces with his father's gold-digging new wife (Eliza Coupe) and a handsome hitman (Greg Finley) to finally get the old man out of the way and collect his inheritance. [Hulu]

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" Netflix announced a new "Wallace & Gromit" feature from Aardman Animation and original creator Nick Park. The still-untitled film centers around Wallace's latest invention, a "smart" garden gnome. More: The studio is also producing a sequel to the 2000 animated film "Chicken Run," subtitled "Dawn of the Nugget." The new story finds runaway chickens Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) and Rocky (Zachary Levi) living a new life on an idyllic, human-free island; the only issue is their daughter Molly (Bella Ramsey), who's curious to visit the mainland. Original "Chicken Run" voice actors Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, and Lynn Ferguson will reprise their roles as Babs, Hunty, and Mac, respectively; the voice cast also includes Josie Sedgwick-Davies, David Bradley, and Nick Mohammed. "Dawn of the Nugget" will hit Netflix in 2023; no release date for the "Wallace & Gromit" film has been set. The original "Chicken Run" is now streaming on Peacock. THE VERGE

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"The Walking Dead" final season NEW TRAILERS WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT COSBY: Four-part docuseries from comedian W. Kamau Bell examining the sexual assault charges against TV icon Bill Cosby, and its implications for the Black community and American culture more generally. The series features insights from fellow comedians, journalists, and Cosby survivors. It debuts on January 30. [Showtime] THE SKY IS EVERYWHERE: Romantic drama feature from Apple and A24, based on the YA novel by Jandy Nelson. Grace Kaufman stars as a 17-year-old who's still mourning the loss of her sister when she embarks on a new relationship with a young musician (Jacques Colimon). Jason Segal and Cherry Jones co-star; Josephine Decker ("Shirley") directed. The film debuts on February 11. [Apple TV+] PEPSI SUPER BOWL LVI HALFTIME SHOW: This year's halftime show features Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar performing on stage together for the first time ever, so today Pepsi released a trailer for the show directed by "Straight Outta Compton" filmmaker F. Gary Gray. The big game will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock from Inglewood, California's SoFi Stadium on February 13. [Peacock] FISTFUL OF VENGEANCE: This fantasy-martial arts film continues the story from the single-season Netflix series "Wu Assassins." Iko Uwais reprises his role as Kai Jin, a Chinatown chef who was imbued with the power of 1,000 monks following an encounter with a mystical spirit. The new film finds him investigating the murder of restaurant owner Jenny Wah (Li Jun Li), bringing him into conflict with the queen of the Bangkok underworld. The cast also features Lewis Tan, Lawrence Kao, JuJu Chan, Jason Tobin, and Pearl Thusi; Roel Reiné, who directed multiple episodes of "Wu Assassins," returned to direct. The film lands on February 17. [Netflix] THE WALKING DEAD: The zombie drama's final 16-episode season premieres February 13 on AMC+ and the following week on cable TV. The big finish finds all of the show's various communities -- including Alexandrians, the citizens of the Commonwealth, and The Reapers -- all vying for dominance. Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Lauren Cohan, Christian Serratos, Josh McDermitt, Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Khary Payton co-star. [AMC+] THE CHELSEA DETECTIVE: Four-part British crime drama series from creator and co-writer Peter Fincham, the former ITV executive who greenlit "Downton Abbey." Adrian Scarborough ("Killing Eve") stars as Detective Inspector Max Arnold, who's investigating a string of murders in the affluent London borough; Sonita Henry co-stars as his partner, D.C. Priya Shamise. The series arrives in the US on March 28. [Acorn TV]

Fra Fee CASTING UPDATES BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Fra Fee -- who recently co-starred as gangster Kazi Kazimierczak in the MCU spin-off series "Hawkeye" -- signed on to the Disney+ prequel series, set prior to the 2017 live-action "Beauty and the Beast" remake. Luke Evans and Josh Gad will reprise their roles as Gaston and LeFou from the film; Fee will play the handsome and charming Prince Benoit Berlioz. [Disney+] HONOR SOCIETY: "Mare of Easttown" vet Angourie Rice will star in the comedy feature from Awesomeness TV as Honor, a high school student who's determined to get into Harvard, and will stop at nothing to secure a letter of recommendation from her guidance counselor (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). "Stranger Things" vet Galen Matarazzo will co-star as Honor's chief rival, on whom she develops a crush. [Paramount+] CITY ON FIRE: The Apple mystery drama series is based on the book by Garth Risk Hallberg, and comes from writer/showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage ("Gossip Girl"), as part of their overall deal with Apple. The story follows the investigation into the murder of Samantha, an NYU student in Central Park, which ultimately reveals ties to the local underground music scene and a string of fires across the city. "Generation" vet Chase Sui Wonders will play Samantha; Wyatt Oleff co-stars as Charlie, Samantha's friend who becomes fixated on identifying her killer. [Apple TV+] L.A. LAW: "Castle" vet Toks Olagundoye joined the pilot for ABC's revival of the legal drama series, set at the firm of McKenzie Brackman. She'll play a new character, Assistant District Attorney Erika Jackson. Blair Underwood and Corbin Bernsen will reprise their roles as Jonathan Rollins and Arnie Becker for the new series. [ABC / Hulu]

Cartoon Network and HBO Max renewed the animated adventure series "Craig of the Creek" for a fifth season. In 2023, the show will also get a spin-off series for preschoolers and a prequel film. More: "Craig of the Creek" centers on best friends Craig, Kelsey, and J.P., who go on adventures along their neighborhood creek using the power of their imaginations. The new series, "Jessica's Big Little World," centers on Craig's younger sister, who transforms everyday tasks like going to bed and making new friends into epic quests; it will stream on HBO Max's Cartoonito hub. "Craig of the Creek: The Movie" will serve as an origin story for the series, following Craig back when he was the shy new kid in town. "Craig of the Creek" comes from "Steven Universe" vets Matt Burnett and Ben Levin. DEADLINE

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