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Haley Bosselman editor“Melrose Place” will host an unofficial reunion this summer on Fox’s “Fantasy Island” when Laura Leighton, Josie Bissett and Daphne Zuniga guest star as friends whose island birthday bash exposes the cracks in their friendships.The all new version of the show, which originally aired from 1977 to 1984, will premiere on Aug. 10 at 9 p.m.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorIn today’s podcast news roundup, Spotify is set to debut a new series from The Ringer about legendary film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert; Kelsey Grammer narrates scripted podcast “The Lower Bottoms” about tensions in a gentrifying neighborhood in West Oakland, Calif.; Automattic buys Pocket Casts; and more.Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert, the famous film-critic duo, will be the focus of a Spotify original narrative documentary podcast series from The Ringer.

Antonio Ferme editorNetflix released a trailer for the upcoming second season of “Outer Banks,” which will premiere on July 30.Set in a beach vacation destination located along the titular Outer Banks, the coming-of-age series follows a tight-knit group of local teens called the Pogues who live at the Cut.

Ethan Shanfeld Jordin Sparks will star in the all-new original Hallmark Channel movie, “A Christmas Treasure,” alongside Michael Xavier.The film, premiering as part of the network’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event, follows writer Lou (Sparks) after she opens a 100-year-old time capsule and finds her grandfather’s journal, causing her to question whether she should move to New York after Christmas to further her career or stay in Pine Grove to carry on her family’s local newspaper.

Antonio Ferme editorNetflix announced that the upcoming thriller series “Hit & Run” will premiere on Aug. 6.The nine-episode series follows tour guide Segev Azulai (Lior Raz) living a content life in Tel Aviv with his young daughter (Neta Orbach) and his new American wife Danielle (Kaelen Ohm).

Haley Bosselman editor“FBoy Island” will premiere on HBO Max on July 29 as part of the streamer’s summer slate of unscripted television, which also will include the debut of “The Hype” on Aug. 12 and “Sweet Life: Los Angeles” on Aug.

Apple TV Plus released a trailer for “Mr. Corman,” a new comedy series created and directed by show star Joseph Gordon-Levitt.The first two episodes of “Mr.

Ethan Shanfeld Hulu released a trailer for “McCartney 3,2,1,” premiering on July 16.The six-episode series features an intimate conversation between Paul McCartney and legendary producer Rick Rubin, who explore McCartney’s music and life from The Beatles to Wings to his over 50-year career as a solo artist.In the trailer, McCartney and Rubin discuss the stories behind iconic songs including “Come Together,” “All My Loving,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” “With A Little Help From My Friends,”

Alexander Rodnyansky has spent his career being prolific on the international scene and Cannes 2021 is no different, with the producer in town touting three buzzy upcoming projects, alongside attending the premieres of two of his latest pictures: Ari Folman’s Where is Anne Frank and Kira Kovalenko’s Unclenching the Fists.

Subtle but sweet. Prince Harry was trying to connect with his brother, Prince William, at their late mother Princess Diana’s tribute statue unveiling, according to body language expert Blanca Cobb.

Ethan Shanfeld Netflix released a trailer for “My Unorthodox Life,” premiering on July 14. The unscripted reality series follows fashion mogul Julia Haart, who left an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and became the CEO of Elite World Group.

Kate Middleton is enjoying one of her favorite pastimes — attending Wimbledon! The 39-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is the royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), which hosts the annual tennis competition. On Friday, she was seen attending the event after last year's matches were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Antonio Ferme editorHBO announced that “Tig Notaro: Drawn” will premiere on July 24 at 10 p.m.

Haley Bosselman editorPower is fleeting, as Sandra Oh’s Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim learns in Netflix’s first trailer for its new comedy, “The Chair.”From writer and showrunner Amanda Peet, “The Chair” debuts on Aug.

Ethan Shanfeld Thomas Loureiro has been named showrunner for “Galactic Combat,” a zero-gravity fight competition series.Produced by Andrea Iervolino and his new Space 11 label, the reality show will feature 40 fighters from across the globe training and learning to fight without gravity, with programs mirroring those used in astronaut training.Only eight contestants will make it past the training round and will compete in the main MMA-ZERO G competition.

Haley Bosselman editorThe University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts will launch its first ever narrative podcast on June 26 and stars Lisa Kudrow.“Jack & Lou: A Gangster Love Story” comes from the school’s film and television production division.

Antonio Ferme editorNetflix will release the third season of “Sex Education” on Sep. 17.Ringing in a new year, the eight-episode season will see Otis (Asa Butterfield) having casual sex, Eric (Ncuti Gatwa) and Adam (Connor Swindells) calling it official and Jean (Gillian Anderson) getting ready to have a baby.

Ethan Shanfeld Netflix will bow adult animated comedy series “Q-Force” on Sept. 2, with a voice cast including Sean Hayes, Gary Cole, David Harbour, Patti Harrison, Laurie Metcalf, Matt Rogers, Wanda Sykes and Gabe Liedman.The 10-episode order follows Steve Maryweather, a once-celebrated member of the American Intelligence Agency (AIA) who was sent to West Hollywood to vanish into obscurity after coming out as gay.

Ethan Shanfeld Netflix released a trailer for Season 2 of “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson,” premiering on July 6.The absurdist sketch comedy series returns with newly-announced guest stars Bob Odenkirk, Brooks Wheelan, Gary Richardson, John Early, Julia Butters, Mike O’Brien, Patti Harrison, Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Richardson and Tim Heidecker.Created and written by Robinson and Zach Kanin, the series is executive produced by The Lonely Island (Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg and Jorma