CW in transition / HBO Max at upfronts / "Terminal List" trailer / "Stranger Things" Monopoly spoilers

Plus today's calendar, "Umbrella Academy" S3, "6666" moves to cable TV, "Queer as Folk" revival, and more

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The CW announced a "transitional" fall schedule that doesn't include "Riverdale." The Archie Comics adaptation will debut at midseason for a seventh and final run. More: "The Flash" is also moving to midseason; the shows will be replaced on CW's fall schedule by the "Supernatural" prequel "The Winchesters" and the international acquisition "Professionals." "Stargirl" and "Kung Fu" -- which originally debuted during the summer and at midseason, respectively -- are both moving to the fall for their new seasons. A planned reboot of "Babylon 5" was not picked up this year but apparently remains in development at the network. In a call with media and advertisers, CW boss Mark Pedowitz explained that this is "a time of transition for The CW" that resulted in "difficult financial and strategic decisions." Pedowitz has instructed all CW showrunners to treat their next season finale as a potential series finale. DEADLINE

@HBOMax HBO Max showcased a number of upcoming shows and specials during Warner Bros. Discovery's upfront presentation on Wednesday. Mindy Kaling previewed her new animated "Scooby Doo" spinoff "Velma," and discussed her decision to reimagine the character as South Asian. More: HBO Max also announced a feature documentary profile of pop star Lizzo from "Hype!" director Doug Pray and a family-oriented animated special from Sacha Baron Cohen, Greg Daniels, and Mike Judge. A planned live-action film based on the DC Comics characters Wonder Twins is no longer moving forward at HBO Max, the victim of budget cuts ordered by new CEO David Zaslav. DEADLINE

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DAILY CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 19 ANGELYNE: Limited series based on the true story of Angelyne (Emmy Rossum), the mysterious blonde bombshell who became a Los Angeles icon in the 1980s (along with her signature pink Corvette) after appearing on billboards across the city. Nancy Oliver ("True Blood") created the series; Allison Miller ("Strange Angel") served as showrunner. [Peacock] DRAGONS: RESCUE RIDERS: HEROES OF THE SKY: The DreamWorks animated series for kids -- a spinoff of the "How to Train Your Dragon" franchise -- centers on the adventures of young Viking twins Dak and Leyla and their dragon pals. Season 3 debuts on Peacock today. [Peacock] THE IPCRESS FILE: Cold War spy thriller series starring Joe Cole as Harry Palmer, a veteran and ex-smuggler who's released from prison and tasked by the British government with locating a missing nuclear scientist. Lucy Boynton and Tom Hollander co-star. The series is based on Len Deighton's novel, which previously inspired a memorable '60s film starring Michael Caine. [AMC+ / Sundance Now] KINGDOM BUSINESS: Debut drama series set in the gospel music industry, and co-produced by Grammy winner Kirk Franklin. Yolanda Adams stars as the reigning "Queen of Gospel" Denita Jordan, who's facing some new competition from troubled up-and-comer Rbel (Serayah). Michael Jai White, Michael Beach, and Chaundre A. Hall-Broomfield co-star. [BET+] LEGENDARY: The voguing competition series returns for a third season on Thursday; houses compete in walks and choreography challenges for a shot at a $100,000 prize. Dashaun Wesley returns as master of ceremonies; Season 3 judges include Jameela Jamil, Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado, and Keke Palmer (who's stepping in for Megan Thee Stallion). [HBO Max] GHOST ADVENTURES: HOUSE CALLS: In this original eight-part reality series, the team from the original "Ghost Adventures" reunites to visit homeowners who claim they've been experiencing paranormal attacks. Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley all return for the new series. [Discovery+] DR. DELIRIUM & THE EDGEWOOD EXPERIMENTS: The latest installment in Discovery's ongoing "Undiscovered" documentary series examines top-secret drug experiments that were covertly performed for decades on U.S. soldiers at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland. [Discovery+] SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: The Fox dance competition series returned to TV on Wednesday night for its 17th season; new episodes will come to Hulu on Thursdays. Cat Deeley returns as host; this year's judges will be Stephen "tWitch" Boss, JoJo Siwa, and Matthew Morrison. [Hulu] THE G WORD WITH ADAM CONOVER: Educational docuseries in which the comedian and "Adam Ruins Everything" vet takes a satirical look at the US government and the civil servants who keep everything moving. The Obamas' Higher Ground Productions collaborated on the series. [Netflix] A PERFECT PAIRING: Romantic comedy feature starring Victoria Justice as an LA wine company executive who travels to Australian sheep country to land a major client, then falls for a rugged local (Adam Demos). Stuart McDonald ("Crazy Ex-Girlfriend") directed. [Netflix] THE BOSS BABY: BACK IN THE CRIB: Debut animated series, spun off from the "Boss Baby" film franchise, in which an adult Ted Templeton transforms back into a baby, and poses undercover as one of his brother's kids, while investigating an embezzlement scheme. [Netflix] INSIDERS: Reality series from Spain in which contestants believe they're in the qualifying round for an entirely different TV show, while already being secretly recorded. "Money Heist" vet Najwa Nimri hosts. The first three Season 2 episodes debut today; new installments will arrive weekly for the duration of the season. [Netflix] THE PHOTOGRAPHER: MURDER IN PINAMAR: True-crime documentary from Argentina about the 1997 death of news photographer and reporter José Luis Cabezas at the exclusive beach resort of Pinamar, a popular destination for politicians, business moguls, and celebrities. Alejandro Hartmann ("Carmel: Who Killed Maria Marta") directed. [Netflix] RODRIGO SANT'ANNA: I'VE ARRIVED (CHEGUEI!): The first Netflix comedy special from the Brazilian stand-up follows his life journey from childhood to the present, and introduces a number of new, quirky characters. [Netflix] THE FOUND FOOTAGE PHENOMENON: 2021 documentary looking at the origins and common tropes of the "found footage" horror sub-genre, and featuring insights from a number of filmmakers and critics. [Shudder] BANG BANG BABY: This coming-of-age crime comedy-drama series from Italy, about a shy teen (Arianna Becheroni) who joins Milan's infamous 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, returns with five new episodes, closing out its first season. [Amazon]

Amazon released a new trailer for the Prime Video thriller series "The Terminal List." Chris Pratt stars as a Navy SEAL who's ambushed, along with his platoon, during a covert mission; upon returning home, he finds that he has confused and conflicting memories of the event. More: The eight-episode series is based on a best-selling novel by Jack Carr. Constance Wu, Taylor Kitsch, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Riley Keough, and Jai Courtney co-star. The series debuts on July 1, just three weeks after Pratt's summer tentpole film -- "Jurassic World Domination" -- hits movie theaters. TV LINE

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Leaked images from a "Stranger Things" tie-in Monopoly board game apparently reveal key plot points from the show's upcoming fourth season. The images feature cards from the game, and apparently started circulating online last month.  More: "Stranger Things" creators The Duffer Brothers were not consulted on the tie-in game; according to The Hollywood Reporter, they had "a total meltdown" about the mishap. On a Reddit thread, a viewer claims to have already purchased a copy of the game at "a nationally recognized retailer" before posting the images. An unnamed source told THR that, as "Stranger Things" has vastly more promotional and marketing tie-ins than other Netflix series, it's difficult for staffers to keep track of everything. The first half of "Stranger Things" Season 4 arrives on May 27; Volume 2 will follow in July. HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Netflix released the first trailer for Season 3 of "Umbrella Academy," hitting the service on June 22. The new episodes find the members of the Umbrella Academy clashing with their rivals from the Sparrow Academy. More: Season 3 will also revolve around the appearance of a "kugelblitz," a black hole that threatens the stability of the entire universe. Elliot Page's character Viktor Hargeeves will come out as trans during the new season, which also introduces a new character played by "Euphoria" vet Javon "Wanna" Walton. The series is based on comic books by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, and centers on a group of supernaturally gifted siblings who join forces to confront evil. VARIETY

"6666" The "Yellowstone" spinoff series "6666," originally developed as a Paramount+ original, will instead air on cable's Paramount Network. Additionally, a Paramount+ series starring David Oyelowo as legendary frontier lawman Bass Reeves will be folded into the "Yellowstone" franchise. More: "6666" is set on a massive West Texas ranch in a time when the area remains under Comanche control. Reeves was a peace officer working in "Indian Territory" during the post-Reconstruction era, who brought in more than 3,000 wanted criminals without ever being wounded. Reeves is believed to have been a key inspiration for The Lone Ranger. Both "6666" and "1883: The Bass Reeves Story" will be executive produced by "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. DEADLINE

Peacock dropped a poster and trailer for the upcoming reimagining of the trailblazing British series "Queer as Folk." The remake centers on a group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are forever changed by a shooting at a local gay club. More: The main cast includes Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly, and Ryan O'Connell; guest stars include Kim Cattrall, Juliette Lewis, and Ed Begley Jr. Stephen Dunn ("Little America") created the reboot; Jaclyn Moore ("Dear White People") serves as showrunner. The new "Queer as Folk" hits Peacock on June 9. COLLIDER

QUICK HITS Trying to deliver on big expectations with a small team or budget? Use this worksheet to learn how you can do more with less.* "Halftime," a documentary profile of actor and musician Jennifer Lopez, will debut as an opening night selection at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 8 before it hits Netflix on June 14. Hulu posted a trailer for the upcoming documentary about late rapper XXXTentacion, titled "Look at Me"; the film debuted at SXSW and comes to streaming on May 26. Netflix released an animated short from the new season of "Love, Death, & Robots" -- a follow-up to the Season 1 episode "Three Robots" titled "Three Robots: Exit Strategies" -- for free on its YouTube channel. Paramount+ will premiere the crime drama series "Tulsa King," starring Sylvester Stallone in his first major TV role, on Sunday, November 13; the episode will be available to stream and will also air on cable's Paramount Network, following the Season 5 premiere of "Yellowstone." A new YouTube feature allows viewers to skip directly to the "most replayed" sections of a video. Amazon Prime Video previewed some upcoming British content at its UK Showcase event this week, including the tennis drama "Fifteen-Love" and the true-crime docs "The Disappearance of Patricia Hall" and "Three Mothers." On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Netflix announced plans to expand its accessibility features, and introduced a new content collection highlighting stories about people living with disabilities. The "Iron Chefs" who will defend Kitchen Stadium on Netflix's new revival of the cooking competition series -- "Quest for an Iron Legend" -- include Curtis Stone, Dominique Crenn, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, and Gabriela Cámara. Adult Swim greenlit a 10-episode anime series based on "Rick and Morty," from "Tower of God" vet Takashi Sano (who previously helmed two "Rick and Morty" anime shorts). MTV ordered reboots of the classic reality series "The Hills" and "Jersey Shore," featuring all-new cast line-ups. Paramount's free ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV launched in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. *This is sponsored content

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