January 21, 2021
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'Saved by the Bell': Peacock renews revival for Season 2
The Saved by the Bell revival will return for a second season on Peacock.
The streaming service confirmed Tuesday that it renewed the reboot series for Season 2.
"Freaking Out because #SavedbytheBell is coming back for Season 2!!!!" Peacock tweeted alongside a gif of a Zack Morris phone.
Saved by the Bell is a reboot and sequel to the NBC sitcom of the same name, which aired from 1989 to 1993. The new series features original stars Mario Lopez, Elizabeth Berkley, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen and newcomers Haskiri Velazquez, Mitchell Hoog, Josie Totah and Alycia Pascual-Peña.
The revival is created by Sam Bobrick, with Tracey Wigfield as writer and executive producer.
"I'm thrilled that Saved By the Bell has been renewed. I've been blown away by all the love for the show and can't wait to go back and make more episodes," Wigfield said in a statement. "Hopefully we stay on Peacock for many more seasons, and then in 30 years, somebody does a reboot of our reboot and invents the threeboot."
NBCUniversal television and streaming president of scripted content Lisa Katz said Peacock looks forward to Season 2.
"Saved By the Bell brought a fresh and modern take to the beloved original series that resonated with viewers of all ages," Katz said. "Season 1 tackled topical, relevant issues with wit, heart, humor and just the right amount of nostalgia. And we look forward to bringing fans back to Bayside next season."
In the revival, Lopez's A.C. Slater is now a P.E. teacher and football coach at Bayside High, while Berkley's Jessie Spano is a school counselor and mom to Bayside student Jamie Spano (Belmont Cameli).
'The Muppet Show' coming to Disney+ in February
 The Muppet Show is coming to Disney+ in February.
Disney+ said in a press release Tuesday that all five seasons of the variety series will start streaming Feb. 19.
The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson and featuring his Muppet puppet characters, aired from 1976 to 1981. Seasons 4 and 5 were previously unreleased on home entertainment.
The Muppet Show features beloved Muppets characters, including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and the Swedish Chef, and a blend of original songs, sketch comedy and guest stars.
"It's going to be great to welcome back longtime fans, and to give a new generation of fans a chance to see how we got our start, how Miss Piggy became a star and so much more," Kermit the Frog said.
"Today, I'm proud to say: 'It's time to play the music, light the lights and meet the Muppets on Disney Plus tonight!'" he added. "And as for Statler and Waldorf, the two old guys in the balcony, I can only add: 'Sorry, guys, but... here we go again.'"
Celebrity guests include Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Alice Cooper, Julie Andrews, Bernadette Peters, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Gene Kelly and Mark Hamill.
Sixth season of 'Peaky Blinders' will be its last
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight announced Monday that the upcoming sixth season will be the British gangster drama's last.
He said in a statement on the BBC/Netflix series' website that filming has begun on the final episodes.
"Peaky is back and with a bang," Knight said in a statement. "After the enforced production delay due to the COVID pandemic, we find the family in extreme jeopardy and the stakes have never been higher. We believe this will be the best series of all and are sure that our amazing fans will love it. While the TV series will be coming to an end, the story will continue in another form."
The Peaky Blinders Twitter feed featured a photo of star Cillian Murphy wearing a face mask as he gets his hair cut into his character Tommy Shelby's signature, close-cropped style.
The series, which takes place in early 20th century Britain, co-stars Helen McCrory, Anya Taylor-Joy, Paul Anderson and Sam Claflin.
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'Queen Sugar' gets sixth season at OWN
Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay announced Thursday that the show was renewed for a sixth season.
"What a joy to continue QUEEN SUGAR with our partners at @OWN + Warner Bros. On behalf of every @ARRAYNow producer, costumer, editor, grip, writer, cast/crew member, we're delighted to delve into our sixth season! And, we'll see you February 16 for Season 5!" DuVernay tweeted.
Showrunner Anthony Sparks wrote in his own post: "#QueenSugar #Season6 news is out. Been hard at work on #Season5 AND #Season6. Who would have thought a show about Black Sugar cane farmers would have 6 vibrant seasons in it? I DID!! Stay tuned... More news from Kid Sparks to come."
The show is about three siblings who run a Louisiana sugarcane farm after the death of their father. It stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Nicholas Ashe, Greg Vaughn, Greg Vaughn, Bianca Lawson, Tina Lifford, Omar J. Dorsey, Henry G. Sanders and Timon Kyle Durrett.
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