Prime Video has unveiled the first look at season four of the sci-fi comedy series “Upload,” set to premiere on Aug. 25. The fourth season will consist of four episodes premiering exclusively on Prime Video.
“Upload” follows a society of humans in 2033, where they can choose to upload themselves into a virtual reality afterlife of their choosing. After computer programmer Nathan Brown (Robbie Amell) unexpectedly passes away, he is uploaded to Lakeview, where he finds himself living with his girlfriend Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) who is still alive. When Nathan begins to fall for his living customer service rep Nora (Andy Allo), Nathan finds himself questioning everything he knew about his death.
Season 4 of “Upload” will follow as “sentient AI rapidly turns evil, threatening to wipe out Lakeview and the world. On top of greedy executives, lingering mysteries, plus heartbreak in VR and IRL, our characters are tested like never before. The only way they can get through it all and save humanity from deletion is by teaming up one last time.”
“Upload” also stars Kevin Bigley, Zainab Johnson and Owen Daniels. The series was created by Greg Daniels, who also serves as executive producer along with Howard Klein and Maxwell Vivian.
Check out the first look at season four of “Upload” below.
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the final season of “Acapulco.” The fourth and final season will consist of 10 episodes, and will premiere with two episodes on July 23, 2025.
Season four will follow Máximo in the present day as he works tirelessly to restore Las Colinas to its former glory before the grand reopening of the resort. In 1986, when a competitor claims the number one spot in the annual ranking of Acapulco’s “Best Hotels,” young Máximo will do whatever it takes to get back on top.
“Acapulco” stars Eugenio Derbez, Enrique Arrizon Fernando Carsa, Rafael Cebrián, Vanessa Bauche, Camila Perez, Carlos Corona, Chord Overstreet, Regina Reynoso, Jessica Collins and Regina Orozco.
“Acapulco” is created by Austin Winsberg, Eduardo Cisneros and Jason Shuman. Winsberg also executive produces with Sam Laybourne, who serves as the series showrunner. Additional executive producers include Kim and Eric Tannenbaum, as well as Jason Wang on behalf of The Tannenbaum Company. Jaime Eliezer Karas also serves as an executive producer and director, with Sonia Gambaro co-executive produces for 3Pas Studios.
The show is inspired by 3Pas Studios and Pantelion Films’ “How to Be A Latin Lover,” and is produced for Apple by Lionsgate Television, 3Pas Studios, Zihuatanejo Productions and The Tannenbaum Company. In addition to starring in the series, Derbez serves as executive producer alongside Ben Odell.
Watch the trailer for “Acapulco” below.
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The official teaser for Peacock’s “Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” has been revealed. The series will premiere on Oct. 16.
“Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” follows the killer throughout 1972 to 1978, when thirty-three men were kidnapped, murdered and found buried in a crawl space beneath their killer’s house. The show explores and “peels back the layers of Gacy’s life while weaving in heartrending stories of his victims; exploring the grief, guilt, and trauma of their families and friends; and exposing the systemic failures, missed opportunities and societal prejudices that fueled his reign of terror.”
Cast members include Michael Chernus, Gabriel Luna, Michael Angarano, Chris Sullivan, Marin Ireland, and James Badge Dale.
“Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is created and executive produced by Patrick Macmanus. Liz Cole for NBC News Studios serves as an executive producer, with Ashley Michel Hoban, Ahmadu Garba, and Kelly Funke for Littleton Road Productions.
Watch the trailer for “Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” below.
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Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its new animated comedy series, “Long Story Short,” which will premiere on the streaming service Aug. 22.
From “BoJack Horseman” creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg, “Long Story Short” bounces through time to share the story of the Schwooper siblings from childhood through adulthood. The trailer presents the siblings as a bickering and motley trio who are no less rambunctious and adversarial as adults than they were as children.
While “Long Story Short’s” trailer promises laughs, “BoJack Horseman” set a precedent for Raphael Bob-Waksberg striking a heartfelt balance between comedy and drama. Because some of the most daring episodes of “BoJack” dealt with family, it will be intriguing to see how “Long Story Short” builds an entire series around the concept.
The series stars Max Greenfield, Angelique Cabral, Nicole Byer, Dave Franco, and Michaela Dietz.
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Peacock has released the official trailer and first look images for Season 2 of the comedy, “Twisted Metal.”
Starring Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz, the second season will premiere on the streamer with three episodes on July 31, followed by new episodes every Thursday through August 28.
An official synopsis for the upcoming season reads, “Following the revelations in the season one finale, John and Quiet find themselves entering the deadly Twisted Metal tournament, a sinister demolition derby hosted by a mysterious man known as Calypso. As they try to survive an onslaught of dangerous new foes and familiar faces alike, including the murderous clown Sweet Tooth, things get complicated for John when he reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface.”
Additional cast members include Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett and Anthony Carrigan. They will be joined by recurring guest stars Mike Mitchell, Saylor Bell Curda, Patty Guggenheim, Tiana Okoye, Richard De Klerk, Michael James Shaw and Lisa Gilroy.
Michael Jonathan Smith serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer of the show alongside Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, Mackie, Will Arnett and Marc Forman (Electric Avenue), Jason Spire (Inspire Entertainment), Grant Dekernion, Peter Principato (Artists First), Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan from PlayStation Productions and Hermen Hulst, CEO, Studio Business Group, Sony Interactive Entertainment. Phil Sgriccia, Bill Benz, Iain MacDonald and Bertie Ellwood direct multiple episodes of this season.
Check out the trailer and first-look images for Season 2 of “Twisted Metal” below.
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The trailer for “Outlander: Blood of my Blood,” a prequel to the popular “Outlander” series, has been released.
The series is set to premiere Aug. 8 on STARZ platforms. Episodes will be released on Fridays.
The series follows the parents of Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser from “Outlander.” Claire’s parents are Julia Moriston (Hermione Corfield) and Henry Beauchamp (Jeremy Irvine), and Jamie’s parents are Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) and Brian Fraser (Jamie Roy).
Additional cast members include Tony Curran, Séamus McLean Ross, Sam Retford, Rory Alexander and Conor MacNeill. The showrunner is Matthew B. Roberts, who also serves as an executive producer.
Watch the official trailer below.
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Apple TV+ has released the trailer for its historical drama “Chief of War,” starring, written and executive produced by Jason Momoa. The nine-episode series will make its global debut with the first two episodes on Aug. 1, followed by new episodes every Friday through Sept. 19.
Set against the scenic backdrop of the islands of Hawai‘i, “Chief of War” follows warrior Ka‘iana (Momoa) as he tries to unify the islands before Western colonization in the late 18th century.
“Chief of War” features a predominantly Polynesian cast that stars Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis, Kaina Makua, Moses Goods, Siua Ikale‘o, Brandon Finn, James Udom, Mainei Kinimaka, Te Kohe Tuhaka and Benjamin Hoetjes.
“Chief of War” is produced by Fifth Season and Chernin Entertainment. Doug Jung serves as the series showrunner and as an executive producer, alongside Thomas Pa‘a Sibbett, Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, Tracey Cook and Brian Andrew Mendoza. Justin Chon directs the first two episodes and serves as executive producer. Anders Engström, Jim Rowe, Molly Allen, Francis Lawrence and Tim Van Patten will also serve as executive producers. The score was composed by Grammy and Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the theme music and co-produced the score for all nine episodes with James Everingham.
Watch the trailer for “Chief of War” below.
PROGRAMMING
ESPN has announced that its new four-episode original series “Running with the Wolves” will premiere on July 29 on ESPN and ESPN+.
“Running with the Wolves” will follow Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa’s journey as they “dive into the high-stakes world of Italian football—not as spectators, but as team owners.” The series will focus on Consuelos and Ripa’s team Campobasso FC, a Serie C soccer club in southern Italy, where the “margin for error is slim as they teeter from a playoff team to facing relegation.”
“”Running with the Wolves” is a soccer story rooted in heart, determination, and never giving up,” said Consuelos and Ripa. “Campobasso FC represents the underdog that lives in all of us. Building the Campobasso FC project from the ground-up has been one of the wildest and most rewarding adventures we’ve ever taken on, and we can’t wait for new and longtime fans to join us for this ride. We are just getting started!”
The series is produced by Left/Right and Milojo in partnership with ESPN.
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AMC Networks has announced a partnership with Tubi to premiere “Demascus,” a new six episode half-hour comedy sci-fi series from Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm. The series stars Okieriete Onaodowan and Janet Hubert. The series will premiere exclusively on Tubi starting Thursday, Aug. 7th.
The series follows Demascus (Onaodowan), a 33-year old black man who begins on a journey to self-discovery as he begins to use “experimental reality-bending” technology.
Additional cast members for “Demascus” include Caleb Eberhardt (“Judas and the Black Messiah, “The Post”) Shakira Ja’nai Paye (“Single Drunk Female,” “black-ish”) and Martin Lawrence (“Bad Boys.”)
After “Demascus was previously shelved in 2023 as a result of cost cutting throughout AMC Networks, the series had previously finished production in 2022. In AMC’s SEC filing released in 2023, the prospects of “Demascus” being filed to a new platform seemed possible, with the company saying that the shelved series “may realize some future licensing and other revenue associated with some of the owned titles.”
“Through his titular character Demascus, Tearrance Chisholm asks one of life’s simplest questions: What does it take to be a good man? And he answers it with some of the most surprising and nuanced revelations one could expect,” reveals executive producer, Mark Johnson. “We thank AMC Studios for sharing our belief in this seriocomic series and Tubi for its steadfast conviction that it belongs on the air.”
“We’re excited to introduce audiences to “Demascus”—a bold, genre-bending blend of comedy and sci-fi that challenges conventions as much as it entertains,” said Samuel Harowitz, SVP of Content Acquisition and Partnerships at Tubi. “At Tubi, we champion stories that surprise, provoke, delight and resonate deeply with engaged fandoms, and “Demascus” is exactly the kind of original storytelling we’re proud to spotlight.”
Kirk A. Moore (“American Crime,” “For Life”) and Chisholm serve as the series showrunners. “Demascus” is executive produced by Mark Johnson (“Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul”) and Myki Bajaj of Gran Via Productions.
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World of Wonder (WOW), the production company best known for content involving drag, has acquired licensing rights to the classic BBC sitcom, “Absolutely Fabulous.”
The show, which originally aired in 1992 and ran for six seasons on the BBC, follows the misbehaviors of two middle aged women: Patsy Stone and Eddy Monsoon. Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders played the two leads, respectively, breaking ground as female characters leading a show with outrageous, politically incorrect humor.
WOW’s acquisition of “Absolutely Fabulous” coincides with the company’s acquisition of the BBC documentary, “Elton John: Uncensored.” The doc spans an exclusive, 90-minute interview that the eponymous singer gave to Graham Norton in 2019, during which he opens up about his childhood, his struggles with addiction, and his life of fame.
Both programs are now available to stream on World of Wonder’s streaming service, WOW Presents Plus, adding to the company’s vast library of LGBTQ+-facing films and shows. In a press release, WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato state, “Patsy, Eddy and Sir Elton are already inspirations and beloved icons in the drag race universe. These shows spread the kind of light laughter and sheer joy we really need right now.”
HONORS
Journalist, broadcast anchor and author Jane Pauley will receive the 2025 Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism on Nov. 15.
Pauley will receive the medal at the Bowtie Ball, Poynter’s annual fundraising gala set to be held at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street in Tampa, Florida. The gala celebrates journalism and raises essential funds to support Poynter’s nonprofit mission to improve and strengthen journalism worldwide.
“Jane Pauley has built a deep and meaningful relationship with the American viewing public, who have invited her into their homes as a trusted source of news and information for decades,” said Neil Brown, the president of the Poynter Institute. “She has shown us how journalism can change and improve lives, how rich, well-told stories can bring us closer together and how a broadcaster with honesty and integrity can make a lasting impact. We can think of no one better to honor at this special celebration as we mark Poynter’s 50-year legacy and mission of journalism excellence,” he said.
With a career in journalism that spans more than 50 years, Pauley first rose to national prominence as co-host of NBC’s “Today” show in 1976 at age 25, ushering in a new era for women in broadcast journalism. After working at “Today,” Pauley became a co-anchor on “Dateline NBC” for more than a decade. She previously hosted her own daytime series titled “The Jane Pauley Show.”
Pauley has received numerous accolades such as Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism, the Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Achievement, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award and the Gracie Allen Award from the Foundation of American Women in Radio and Television. She was inducted into the Broadcast and Cable Hall of Fame in 1998.
EVENTS
Business management platform Clover and “Shark Tank” producers Sony Picture Television have announced their line-up of speakers for the first ever Clover x Shark Tank Summit, taking place Sep. 28th-30th in Las Vegas.
The Summit’s newly announced speakers include real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran, tech innovator Robert Herjavec, fashion executive Daymond John, Kind CEO Daniel Lubetzky, and “Mr. Wonderful” himself, Kevin O’Leary. These icons round out the event’s speaker list, which already included business tycoons Mark Cuban, Tabitha Brown, and Gary Vaynerchuk.
The Summit brings together these esteemed leaders to address small business owners and entrepreneurs. It’s mission is to combat small business failure rates in the United States through inspiration, access, and support. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with fellow businesspeople, participate in exclusive events, and even partake in “Shark Tank”-style pitch sessions at the event.
Business owners and entrepreneurs interested in attending can enter for a chance to win an Access Pass on Clover.com through Aug. 11.
AWARDS
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of its 17th Dorian TV Awards. This year’s total awards were led by HBO/Max will 11 wins and Netflix with 3.
“This year’s Dorian TV winners prove once again that queer folks have an especially keen eye for stellar TV, using our culture’s lens to elevate the bold, brilliant, and blissfully bonkers,” said Diane Anderson-Minshall, GALECA’s Executive Director. “From “Hacks” dazzling domination to Ncuti Gatwa’s historic trailblazing, we’re proud to celebrate a wildly entertaining spectrum of talent and storytelling.”
“The Dorian Awards this year illustrate more than anything the depth and quality of TV right now, especially when it comes to shows by and for LGBTQ+ people,” exclaimed GALECA’s President, Walt Hickey. “This year’s crop of winners made us laugh, inspired us, and delivered some of the most intense and rewarding performances many of our members have ever seen.
See the full list of winners below.
BEST TV DRAMA
“Andor” (Disney+)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“The Pitt” (Max)
“Severance” (Apple TV+)
“The White Lotus” (HBO)
BEST TV COMEDY
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
“Hacks” (Max)
The Rehearsal (HBO)
Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
The Studio (Apple TV+)
BEST LGBTQ TV SHOW
“Agatha All Along” (Disney+)
“Hacks” (Max)
“Heartstopper” (Netflix)
“Overcompensating” (Amazon Prime Video)
“Somebody Somewhere” (HBO)
BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES
“Adolescence” (Netflix)
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” (Peacock)
“Dying for Sex” (FX on Hulu)
“The Penguin” (HBO)
“Rebel Ridge” (Netflix)
BEST WRITTEN TV SHOW
“Andor” (Disney+)
“Hacks” (Max)
The Pitt (Max)
“Severance” (Apple TV+)
“The White Lotus” (HBO)
BEST UNSUNG TV SHOW
“English Teacher”(FX on Hulu)
“Evil” (Paramount+)
“Fantasmas” (HBO)
“Mid-Century Modern” (Hulu)
“Overcompensating” (Amazon Prime Video)
BEST NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE TV SHOW
“Elite” (Netflix)
“My Brilliant Friend” (HBO)
“One Hundred Years of Solitude” (Netflix)
“Pachinko” (Apple TV+)
“Squid Game (Netflix)
“Threesome” (ViaPlay)
BEST LGBTQ NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE TV SHOW
“Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” (Hulu)
“The Boyfriend” (Netflix)
“Elite” (Netflix)
“The Secret of the River” (Netflix)
“Threesome” (Viaplay)
“When No One Sees Us” (Max)
BEST TV PERFORMANCE (DRAMA)
Colin Farrell, “The Penguin” (HBO)
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Cooper Koch, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” (Netflix)
Diego Luna, “Andor” (Disney+)
Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin” (HBO)
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us” (HBO)
Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us” (HBO)
Adam Scott, “Severance” (Apple TV+)
Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex” (FX on Hulu)
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt” (Max)
BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE (DRAMA)
Carrie Coon, “The White Lotus” (HBO)
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Taylor Dearden, “The Pitt” (Max)
Erin Doherty, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus” (HBO)
Katherine LaNasa, “The Pitt” (Max)
Genevieve O’Reilly, “Andor” (Disney+)
Parker Posey, “The White Lotus” (HBO)
Jenny Slate, “Dying for Sex” (FX on Hulu)
Tramell Tillman, “Severance” (Apple TV+)
BEST TV PERFORMANCE (COMEDY)
Uzo Aduba, “The Residence” (Netflix)
Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear” (FX on Hulu)
Bridget Everett, “Somebody Somewhere” (HBO)
Nathan Fielder, “The Rehearsal” (HBO)
Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along” (Disney+)
Natasha Lyonne, “Poker Face” (Peacock)
Seth Rogen, “The Studio” (Apple TV+)
Benito Skinner, “Overcompensating” (Amazon Prime Video)
Jean Smart, “Hacks” (Max)
BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE (COMEDY)
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio” (Apple TV+)
Colman Domingo, “The Four Seasons” (Netflix)
Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” (Max)
Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio” (Apple TV+)
Jeff Hiller, “Somebody Somewhere” (HBO)
Holmes, “Overcompensating” (Amazon Prime Video)
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Linda Lavin, “Mid-Century Modern” (Hulu)
Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio” (Apple TV+)
Meg Stalter, “Hacks” (Max)
BEST TV MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” medley, “Beyoncé Bowl” (Ravens vs. Texans Halftime Show) (Netflix)
Doechii, “Catfish” / “Denial Is a River,” 67th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS)
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, “Oz Medley” (“The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz,” “Wicked”), 97th Academy Awards (ABC)
Kathryn Hahn, Patti LuPone, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road,” “Agatha All Along” (Disney+)
Kendrick Lamar, “Squabble Up,” “Humble,” etc., Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show (Fox)
BEST TV DOCUMENTARY OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES
“Deaf President Now!” (Apple TV+)
“Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes” (Max)
“Pee Wee as Himself” (HBO)
“The Rehearsal” (HBO)
“SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” (Peacock)
BEST LGBTQ TV DOCUMENTARY OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES
“Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution” (PBS)
“Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara” (Hulu)
“Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution” (Netflix)
“Pee Wee as Himself” (HBO)
“Queer Planet” (Peacock)
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW
“The Daily Show” (Comedy Central)
“Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” (Netflix)
“Hot Ones” (YouTube)
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” (NBC)
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO)
BEST GENRE TV SHOW
“Agatha All Along” (Disney+)
“Andor” (Disney+)
“Black Mirror” (Netflix)
“The Last of Us” (HBO)
“Severance” (Apple TV+)
BEST ANIMATED SHOW
“Big Mouth” (Netflix)
“Bob’s Burgers” (Fox)
“Harley Quinn” (Max)
“The Simpsons” (Fox)
“Star Trek: Lower Decks” (Paramount+)
MOST VISUALLY STRIKING TV SHOW
“Adolescence” (Netflix)
“Agatha All Along” (Disney+)
“Andor” (Disney+)
“Severance” (Apple TV+)
“The White Lotus” (HBO)
BEST REALITY SHOW
“The Amazing Race” (CBS)
“The Great British Baking Show” (Netflix)
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV)
“Top Chef” (Bravo)
“The Traitors” (Peacock)
CAMPIEST TV SHOW
“Doctor Odyssey” (ABC)
“Mid-Century Modern” (Hulu)
“Overcompensating” (Amazon Prime)
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV)
“The Traitors” (Peacock)
WILDE WIT AWARD
Quinta Brunson
Alan Cumming
Hannah Einbinder
Cole Escola
Nathan Fielder
GALECA TV ICON AWARD
Gillian Anderson
Angela Bassett
Alan Cumming
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Jean Smart
GALECA LGBTQIA+ TV TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Jonathan Bailey
Greg Berlanti
Ncuti Gatwa
Bella Ramsey
Mike White
