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‘Sanditon’ Season 2: Bringing Show Back Was ‘Complicated,’ PBS Head Says

PBS thrilled fans when it announced that ‘Sanditon’ would return for season 2. But bringing the period drama back for another season was a ‘complicated’ endeavour, PBS CEO Paula Kerger said at PBS’s TCA Summer press tour 2021. The show is currently in production but a premiere date has not been announced.

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Jack Wagner of ‘When Calls the Heart’ Stars in Final ‘Wedding March’ Movie on Hallmark

‘When Calls the Heart’ actor Jack Wagner and ‘Melrose Place’ alum Josie Bissett will star in the final movie in the ‘Wedding March’ series, which airs on Hallmark Channel on Aug. 14. In the movie, their characters Mick and Olivia will finally say ‘I do.’ Bissett and Wagner also appeared together on ‘Melrose Place.’

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Ex-‘American Pickers’ Star Frank Fritz Slams Mike Wolfe, Calls His Statement BS

Former ‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz is speaking out again about his feud with co-host Mike Wolfe. In an interview with The Sun, Fritz called Wolfe’s recent statement about his exit from the History Channel series ‘bulls---.’ Fellow ‘American Pickers’ cast member Danielle Colby has also weighed in on the drama.

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Is ‘Home Town’ Canceled? Ben and Erin Napier’s HGTV Show Returns in 2022

Has HGTV canceled ‘Home Town’? Fans of Ben and Erin Napier’s reality show needn’t fear. The network recently confirmed ‘Home Town’ Season 6 will premiere in early 2022. The spinoff, ‘Home Town: Ben’s Workshop’ has also been renewed. However, Erin says a ‘Home Town Takeover’ Season 2 is unlikely to happen.

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Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2021: Highlights From the New Movies

Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas 2021 features a new movie, ‘A Christmas Treasure,’ starring Jordin Sparks. Here's what else we know about the holiday event.

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‘The Essex Serpent’: What We Know So Far About Tom Hiddleston’s Next Big TV Project

Tom Hiddleston recently starred in ‘Loki’ on Disney+. The English actor’s next big TV project is ‘The Essex Serpent.’ The adaptation of Sarah Perry’s 2016 novel will stream on AppleTV+. Hiddleston will play Reverend William Ransome. Claire Danes also stars.

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‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’: A Guide to All 14 Derrico Family Kids

Karen and Deon Derrico have 14 kids, including multiple sets of multiples. The family appears on the TLC series ‘Doubling Down With the Derricos.’ Here’s a run-down of all 14 Derrico family kids, from 15-year-old Darian to the 1½-year-old triplets Dawsyn, De'Aren, and Dyver

Lucas and Elizabeth, holding glasses of Champagne, in 'When Calls the Heart' Season 8

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‘When Calls the Heart’ Star Erin Krakow Shares Behind-the-Scenes Season 9 Photo of Chris McNally as Lucas

‘When Calls the Heart’ director Peter DeLuise and star Erin Krakow have shared updates from the set of the Hallmark Channel series, including photos of Chris McNally in costume as saloon owner Lucas Bouchard.

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Is ‘Sweet Home Sextuplets’ Canceled? Courtney Waldrop Shares Update on Future of TLC Show

The last new episodes of ‘Sweet Home Sextuplets’ aired in the fall of 2020. Fans have been wondering if the Waldrop family’s reality show will return for season 4. In early July 2021, mom Courtney Waldrop revealed TLC had decided to cancel the show.

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‘The Great’ Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed: See the First Trailer

‘The Great’ Season 2 will premiere Friday, Nov. 19, Hulu has announced. The second season of the show, which stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult, will follow Catherine’s continuing efforts to secure the Russian throne for herself. A new trailer teases season 2.

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‘Barry’ Season 3: Henry Winkler Confirms Filming Has Begun on Bill Hader HBO Series

Fans finally got a long-awaited update on ‘Barry’ Season 3 courtesy of Henry Winkler, who plays acting teacher Gene Cousineau on the HBO series. On August 2, he shared that shooting had begun on the news episodes.

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‘Welcome to Plathville’ Season 3 Premieres August 17 — Here’s What to Expect

‘Welcome to Plathville’ Season 3 premieres August 17 on TLC. The Plath family is still fractured. Ethan’s relationship with his parents Kim and Barry Plath is still tense. Meanwhile, Moriah Plath has a new boyfriend and Micah Plath is pursuing his modeling career.

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‘Chesapeake Shores’: Newcomer Robert Buckley Compares His Character to Tony Stark

‘Cheseapeake Shores’ Season 5 premieres August 15 on Hallmark Channel. Following Jesse Metcalfe’s exit, Robert Buckley is joining the show this season as Evan Kincaid, an eccentric billionaire with a little bit of Tony Stark in him.

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‘Yellowstone’ Prequel: First Cast and Character Details Revealed for ‘1883’

Paramount+ has revealed some new details about ‘1883,’ the upcoming prequel to the hit Kevin Costner series ‘Yellowstone.’ Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, and Sam Elliott have joined the cast of the show, which will look at the origins of the powerful Dutton family.

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‘I Am Jazz’ Season 7 Is Definitely Happening, TLC Has Revealed

The last new episodes of TLC’s ‘I Am Jazz’ aired in March 2020. Now, a year and a half later, the network has confirmed that the reality show starring transgender rights advocate Jazz Jennings and her family will return for season 7.

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‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’: Karen Derrico Asks for Prayers After Deon’s Mom GG Is Hospitalized

Karen Derrico of TLC’s ‘Doubling Down With the Derricos’ recently shared that her mother-in-law GG had been hospitalized. She asked fans for their prayers. In a recent episode of the show, GG revealed she’d been diagnosed with emphysema.

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Angela Bassett’s ‘9-1-1’ Salary Makes Her One of the Highest-Paid Actors on Network TV

Angela Bassett is now earning $450,000 per episode of Fox’s ‘9-1-1.’ That salary makes her one of the highest-paid actors on network television and possibly the highest paid female actor of color ever. Her ‘9-1-1’ co-stars also recently negotiated raises.

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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kit Harington Explains Why He Took a Break From Acting After the Show Ended

Kit Harington, who played Jon Snow on ‘Game of Thrones,’ says his mental health suffered at the end of this time on the hit HBO show. He took a break from acting after the series ended. His new role in ‘Modern Love’ couldn’t be more different than the one he played on ‘Thrones.’

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‘sMothered’: Is TLC’s Cringeworthy Reality Series Canceled or Renewed?

The ‘sMothered’ Season 3 finale airs Monday, August 2. Will the TLC reality series about ultra-close mother-daughter pairs be renewed for a fourth season? A recent casting ad suggests another season might be in the works.

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‘sMothered’ Season 3: Sunhe’s Behavior Has Viewers Telling Her to Mind Her Own Business

On the TLC series ‘sMothered, ’Angelica and Sunhe’s ultra-close relationship is causing issues in Angelica’s relationship with her fiance Jason. Fans of the reality series think the couple’s relationship is doomed unless Sunhe gives them more space. The ‘sMothered’ Season 3 finale airs August 2.