Magic Johnson Docuseries Ordered at Apple TV Plus (TV News Roundup)

Selome Hailu editorPeacock debuted a trailer for “Bel-Air,” the upcoming drama series that reimagines the ‘90s sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” “Bel-Air” is set to premiere in 2022. Based on Morgan Cooper’s viral fan film of the same name, “Bel-Air” stars Jabari Banks as Will, the role played by Will Smith in the original sitcom. The series follows Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast news roundup, Bugs and Daffy hit the road in a Thanksgiving-themed podcast from Warner Bros. Animation; NBA star Stephen Curry goes off-court with Audible; and Spotify does a deal with the Game Awards.Warner Bros. Animation released its first scripted podcast: “Looney Tunes Presents: Bugs & Daffy’s Thanksgiving Road Trip.” All four of the original comedy podcast series’ half-hour episodes premiered Nov.

Katie Song Netflix unveiled a new trailer for “The Great British Baking Show: Holidays” Season 4, which will premiere Dec. 3.The trailer features the returning bakers tackling the various holiday baking challenges presented before them.

“Through the tapes, home videos and text messages shown in court, these films give viewers a rare and important insight into a marriage that went tragically wrong, and to better understand the hugely important issue of domestic violence,” Horny said in a statement.The series, which will be available on Discovery+ later this year, is executive produced by Hornby and Fran Baker for Optomen.

Apple TV Plus and Mariah Carey released a trailer for “Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues,” the holiday spectacular scheduled to debut globally on Dec. 3.In the trailer, which can be viewed below, Carey is showcased on a golden stage in matching dress, surrounded by performers and a live band in a variety of festive outfits from top hats to red suits.

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Selome Hailu editorApple TV Plus announced that “The Afterparty” will premiere on Jan. 28 with three episodes.

Selome Hailu editorStarz announced that upcoming series “Shining Vale” will premiere on March 6, 2022 at 10 p.m.Led by Courteney Cox and Greg Kinnear, the series is a horror-comedy set in the small town of Shining Vale, Conn. Pat (Cox) and Terry Phelps (Kinnear) spend their life savings to move from a Brooklyn apartment to a Shining Vale mansion in a final attempt to save their marriage after Pat has an affair with their young handyman.

Selome Hailu editorHulu announced that “The D’Amelio Show” has been renewed for a second season.The unscripted series follows social media stars Dixie and Charli D’Amelio and their parents Marc and Heidi as the family navigates the transition from a normal life into overnight celebrity status. Season 1, which debuted Sept.

Selome Hailu editorAmazon Prime Video announced that this year’s “Yearly Departed” will star Jane Fonda, Chelsea Peretti, Meg Stalter, Dulcé Sloan, Aparna Nancherla, X Mayo and Alessia Cara and will premiere on Dec.

Power Book IV: Force,” will premiere Feb. 6, 2022.The show stars Joseph Sikora, reprising his “Power” role of Tommy Egan as he leaves New York after losing Ghost (Omari Hardwick).

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast news roundup, Audible punches the laugh-track with six upcoming scripted comedy shows; Nas and Minya “Miss Info” Oh are hosting a talk show about hip-hop on Spotify; former ESPN sportscaster Michelle Beadle set to premiere her sports and pop-culture podcast with The Athletic; and more.Amazon’s Audible announced six new original scripted comedy podcasts set to release through 2022, featuring creators and writers including Paul Lieberstein (“The

Discovery reported it had reached 20 million paying streaming subscribers worldwide by the end of September.

Katie Song CBS announced its winter 2022 lineup, including the series premiere date of new drama “Good Sam” on Jan. 5 at 10 p.m.

Also in today’s TV news roundup:ESPN Plus announced that “Man in the Arena: Tom Brady” will debut Nov. 16 with a one-episode premiere; additional episodes post weekly each following Tuesday.

Selome Hailu editorNBC and E! announced that Kenan Thompson is set to host the 2021 edition of the People’s Choice Awards (PCAs), which will take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. on Dec.

It's been 30 years since Earvin «Magic» Johnson shook the world with his HIV diagnosis. Now, the five-time NBA champion is telling his story with an Apple TV+ documentary series.In April 2020, the 62-year-old sports legend confirmed to ET that the docuseries was in the works, noting that it will focus on his basketball career as well as his family and business endeavors.

Magic Johnson is getting candid about life with HIV.

Magic Johnson is getting a documentary series!