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Your TV Source Roundup: ‘The Paper’ Trailer, ‘The Runarounds’ Trailer, ‘Deb’s House’ Sneak Peek, ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Teaser, ‘Phony’ Ordered, ‘Goosebumps’ Canceled, and More!

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The Paper premieres September 4 on Peacock with the first four episodes. Two new episodes will premiere every Thursday through September 25. The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in The Office find a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

The Runarounds premieres September 1 on Prime Video with all eight episodes. The music drama follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break – falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming-of-age, it captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase your dreams. 

A new season of Deb’s House premieres August 22 on WE tv. The series returns with even higher stakes and a bold new focus, in search of R&B’s next hit sensation. Ten aspiring vocalists, hand-picked by Ms. Deb, will move into a luxury house, where they’ll live, train and compete under her intense and experienced guidance. The women will face weekly challenges, vocal boot camps and live performances that test their stamina and skills. Special guest judges this season include Waka Flocka Flame, Keke Wyatt, and LeLee Lyons of SWV. 

Season two of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premieres September 12 on Disney Channel with the first two episodes. All episodes will be available on Disney+ October 8. In the new season, Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought – especially now that she’s not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman and Milo’s new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition. As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges, one that could unravel the Russos forever. Joining Selena Gomez (“Alex Russo”) in guest roles for the second season include Freya Skye (Piper), Harvey Guillén (Gossip Stone), Kirsten Vangsness (Bigelow McFigglehorn), Recker Eans (Quentin), Tobias Jelinek (Lord Morsus), Patrick Bristow (Wiz M.D.) and Eleanor Sweeney (Bella Bianchi). This season will deliver a dose of nostalgia with the return of iconic characters from “Wizards of Waverly Place,” including Mr. Laritate (Bill Chott) and Mantooth (Sean Whalen). Amanda Tepe, known for her many memorable roles throughout the original series, also makes a special appearance in the Christmas-themed episode. The series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter) and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). 

Hulu has picked up its pilot Phony to series. The coming of age mystery series stars Connie Britton and Sam Nivola. 

Goosebumps has been canceled after two seasons. The Disney+ anthology series was based on the books by R.L. Stine. 

Roku has renewed Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross for a second season. Blending humor, heart, and honesty, Ross’s solo adventures resonated with audiences around the world and sparked conversations about the joys of traveling alone and the power of self-discovery. Season one followed Ross’ journeys through Morocco, Mexico, and Spain. In Season two, fans can look forward to even more meaningful moments and scenic escapes as Ross sets off to new destinations – with (many) checked bags in tow. All episodes will be available for free exclusively on The Roku Channel. 

ABC has given a pilot order to its comedy project Do You Want Kids? The potential series will star Rachel Bloom. The project is the second ordered to pilot at ABC after drama RJ Decker. 

A Made In Abyss movie Made in Abyss: Awakening Mystery is coming in 2026. The followup to season two will be released in multiple parts. 

Agents of Mystery gears up for season two with next-level missions and a bold new member. The series which features investigations and solving mysteries beyond the realm of science, is back with returning agents Lee Yong-jin, John Park, Lee Hye-ri, Kim Do-hoon, and KARINA, joined by a new face, Gabee. It promises to awaken viewers’ inner detectives with evolved missions set in a new world. Anticipation runs high as fans wonder how this season will differentiate itself from the first, which received rave reviews for mind-blowing episodes like “The Followers of the Evil,” involving a mysterious incident during the search for three missing people, and “The Deep Sea Mystery,” which uncovered disturbing truths aboard the submarine Midas. All eyes are on the returning agents, who are back with enhanced abilities: Lee Yong-jin, the leader who never hesitates to take on hard work and guide the team with his wit; John Park, the brains of the group; Lee Hye-ri, who uncovers critical clues in moments of crisis; Kim Do-hoon, fearless in taking bold actions; and KARINA, the secret weapon with a sharp instinct for reading any situation. Adding to the excitement is the new agent, Gabee, who brings her versatile charm from projects like Street Woman Fighter and Diva Gabee Girl to the team. Known for her ability to connect with anyone, Gabee is expected to bring a refreshing dynamic to the series with her sharp wit, sense of humor, and strong adaptability. 

Mason Dye and KiKi Layne have been cast in Prime Video’s upcoming The Boys prequel series Vought Rising. They join Jensen Ackles, Aya Cash, Will Hochman, Elizabeth Posey, Jorden Myrie, Nicolò Pasetti, Ricky Staffieri and Brian J. Smith. 

One of Major League Baseball’s iconic rivalries continues as the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge host their archrivals, the Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman on the August 24 edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One. With both teams in the MLB Postseason hunt, the matchup adds another chapter to baseball’s most storied rivalry. Sunday Night Baseball starts at 7 p.m. ET and is available on ESPN, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes. Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown generally precedes Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN with a one-hour pregame show beginning at 6 p.m. Karl Ravech, the voice of Sunday Night Baseball, calls the action with analyst and five-time World Series Champion David Cone, analyst Eduardo Pérez and reporter Buster Olney. 

The Southland Conference and ESPN have agreed to a six-year extension of their long-standing media rights collaboration, solidifying the league’s place on the biggest stage in college sports broadcasting. The new six-year agreement delivers unprecedented visibility for Southland student-athletes, coaches, and programs – anchored by a robust slate of nationally televised games and hundreds of Southland digital events annually across ESPN platforms. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, the enhanced agreement will feature select men’s and women’s basketball contests and an additional marquee event from football, basketball, baseball, or softball, airing live on ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPNU. These games may be chosen as a “flex pick,” a dynamic programming feature that allows the most compelling Southland matchup to be elevated into a prime national broadcast slot, showcasing the conference’s excellence on a broader stage. At the same time, fans can enjoy the full Southland experience on ESPN+ and the ESPN App, where a robust lineup of high-quality, school-produced broadcasts offers nonstop action and front-row access to hundreds of events across every sport throughout the season. 

007: Road To A Million season two premieres August 22 on Prime Video. Inspired by the iconic Bond franchise, the reality competition returns with a bold and ambitious second season, reinventing the season one format. Brian Cox returns as ‘The Controller’. With an expanded presence, The Controller will operate from a control room where he challenges pairs, assesses their performance, and delivers his signature wry, deadpan commentary. This time, The Controller works alongside his right-hand woman, Sofia (Frances McNamee). 8 pairs of ordinary people embark on a thrilling 007-inspired global adventure. From climbing Bangkok towers to shark dives in the Bahamas, they’ll face epic challenges testing skills and relationships. The slowest pairs face elimination in the tense Killer Question. Only one duo will reach London for a shot at £1 million. Get ready to be shaken and stirred! 

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In the Name of Love premieres September 8 on Viaplay. Based on director Bård Breien’s unconventional childhood, this eight-part series follows the Bang family who built their fortune through underground porn in conservative 1970s Norway. Two new episodes will premiere weekly every Monday through September 29. As the series opens in present day 1990s, one of their sons, Balder, hopes for a peaceful family gathering at his daughter’s baptism – until his estranged father, Lars, arrives uninvited, dragging decades of buried secrets back into the open. What follows is a provocative, heartfelt journey through the past of two brothers – Balder and Bjørnar (their grownup roles played by real-life brothers Jakob and Jonas Oftebro) raised by two very different parents: Lars, a wealthy porn businessman who viewed eroticism as a political and social protest, and their mother, Anne-Lise, a discreet feminist and primary school teacher determined to keep the business a secret. Blending coming-of-age drama, dark comedy, and emotional family reckoning, In the Name of Love charts the rise and fall of a family empire built on adult entertainment from the 1970s into the 1990s in conservative Norway – through the VHS boom, censorship crackdowns, and shifting social norms. As past and present collide, Balder is forced to confront the legacy he tried to leave behind – and ask whether love can survive the truth. 

This Fall Netflix is bringing you into the world of Seuss with two new shows and a special featuring iconic characters from beloved Dr. Seuss books. Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish (September 8) follows the fun friends who find adventure everywhere. The fan favorite elephant, Horton, and his best friend Samson are there to lend a helping hand in Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (October 6). Join two Sneetches with lessons to teach in Dr. Seuss’s The Sneetches (November 3), a 45 minute special that is perfect for a first family movie night with the little ones. 

Lee Arvoy
Lee Arvoy joined the TV Source team in the summer of 2020 as a TV Writer.

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