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is almost back on our screens, and ET is exclusively debuting the new teaser trailer for season 2 of ABC's hit new comedy series. After a highly acclaimed debut season, our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers is heading back to school for a new year and things get as chaotically adorable as we've come to expect.In the new teaser, the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with what creator Quinta Brunson's Janine calls the «calm before the storm,» aka development week. Sheryl Lee Ralph's Barbara, Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa, Chris Perfetti's Jacob, Janelle James' Ava and Tyler James Williams' newly full-time Gregory are all in attendance as they ready the school — and themselves — for the kids' return.Even Abbott’s eccentric custodian, Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), who was promoted to series regular before production on season 2 began, gets into the new swing of things in the footage.Of course, pandemonium returns when the kids make their appearance. Watch the teaser above.Last month, the cast was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel, where they first revealed the premiere date and that the upcoming season scored a rare full-season, 22-episode order. And while the cast remained tight-lipped on what other surprises are in store for season 2, especially when it comes to possible famous cameos, Brunson did offer one tease, «You're going to see a cameo in the first episode.» «I'm not gonna tell you who it is but it's a really good one,» she added, with Schumacker noting that they were only allowed the mysterious guest for «literally one day.»  «It's someone we didn't think we'd be able to get,» Brunson teased.

DC’s Harley Quinn will return to HBO Max.

 is back! Well, not just yet. On Wednesday, ABC officially announced its hit new comedy series is returning for season two on Sept. 21, now airing on Wednesday nights. The announcement was dropped with a new promotional teaser for the season featuring our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers strutting their way back into their sacred ground with «Motownphilly» by Boyz II Men as their backing track.Sheryl Lee Ralph's Baraba tosses a shiny red apple as Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa takes an impressive bite out of a hoagie, Chris Perfetti's Jacob almost fumbles a briefcase catch, Janelle James' Ava spins the keys to the kingdom and Tyler James Williams’ newly full-time Gregory sharpens a pencil.But when Ava struggles to actually unlock the school doors, we're all reminded that school's out for summer for a bit longer.

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BreAnna Bell Warner Bros. Television Group has signed a multi-year overall deal with comedian Quinta Brunson.Widely known for her acclaimed hit comedy “Abbott Elementary,” Brunson developed the breakout series under the studio and will continue to serve as executive producer, writer, and an actress on the show as part of the deal. Warner Bros.

Quinta Brunson, creator and star of breakout comedy series Abbott Elementary, is staying in business with Warner Bros. Television.

back with season 3 as it continues to follow the mayhem and madness of Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco). The new episodes see Harley and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) returning as Gotham’s new power couple, who, along with their team of misfit villains — King Shark (Ron Funches), Clayface (Alan Tudyk), Frank the Plant (JB Smoove) — strive to become the best version of themselves while also working toward Ivy’s desire of transforming Gotham into an Eden-like paradise. With the first three episodes of season 3 now streaming on HBO Max, executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker talk to ET about pushing the limits of what they can show onscreen, taking the DC Extended Universe’s most well-known characters in unexpected directions and getting meta with filmmaker James Gunn. [: Minor spoilers for the first three episodes.]  No, it wasn’t put in because of that. This had been conceived way before that.

Zack Sharf “Harley Quinn” Season 3 just launched on HBO Max, and it appears fans won’t have to worry too much about the longevity of Harley and Ivy’s relationship. The two villains romantically linked up in the Season 2 finale of the animated comic book series, much to the delight of fans. Showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker recently confirmed to the AV Club that Harley and Ivy are in for the long haul.

It's been a non-stop adventure since  debuted on ABC, and the party is just beginning! Production for season 2 began on Monday, and Quinta Brunson shared that fans will be getting even more when season 2 premieres on Sept. 21. The star and creator was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by co-stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel. On the first day of the 2022 convention, Brunson revealed the upcoming season also features more episodes than the first, although she admitted that they probably weren't supposed to announce that bit of news yet.ABC announced that the smash series had officially been renewed for a second season in March, ahead of the show's midseason premiere.

Those 135,000 folks flying into San Diego from various countries to line up for hours to see their fave stars at Comic-Con might be greatly upset to learn that not all panels are live and in-person.

San Diego Comic-Con is back with plenty of star-studded panels as it resumes in-person events for the first time in two years, from Thursday, July 21 to Sunday, July 24. While the schedule may not be as jam-packed as past years, there are still plenty of big studios, networks and celebrities participating in Comic-Con 2022. Among the many highlights are Warner Bros. bringing Dwayne Johnson and Zachary Levi to discuss and while the rumor mill is churning over what Marvel Studios will reveal during its presentation.But the two biggest panels, perhaps, belong to TV's most buzzed about new series,  on Prime Video and on HBO. Both networks are bringing many of members of its ensemble cast and creative team to offer fans a preview of what's to come from their sci-fi/fantasy sagas. Below is a schedule of just some of the most notable and anticipated panels, with the list being updated daily with major news and highlights.

Jordan Moreau After some virtual and scaled-down events, San Diego Comic Con is back.The 2022 edition returns in full force to the San Diego Convention Center from July 21-24, bringing some of the most anticipated TV shows and movies of the year to Hall H and the show floor.See the Comic Con schedule below, which will be updated each day as more panels are announced.10:45-11:45 a.m. – ABC’S “THE ROOKIE” AND “THE ROOKIE: FEDS” – Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” “Firefly”) and Niecy Nash-Betts (“Claws,” “Reno 9-1-1”) join executive producers Alexi Hawley and Terence Paul Winter to discuss how worlds will collide when “The Rookie” franchise expands with “The Rookie: Feds,” coming to ABC this fall. The lively Q&A session will be moderated by Damian Holbrook (senior writer, TV Guide Magazine).

Disney-owned networks, studios and streamers will host 18 panels at Comic-Con later this month in San Diego.

HBO Max has given a 10-episode series order to Noonan’s (wt), an adult-animated spinoff of DC series Harley Quinn. The spinoff hails from the Harley Quinn team of Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, Sam Register, Dean Lorey, and star Kaley Cuoco. Delicious Non-Sequitur and Yes, Norman Productions produce in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterA “Harley Quinn” spinoff series titled “Noonan’s” has officially been ordered at HBO Max, Variety has learned exclusively.The series will focus on lovable loser Kite Man and his new squeeze, Golden Glider, as they moonlight as criminals to support their foolish purchase of Noonan’s, Gotham’s seediest dive bar. Matt Oberg will reprise the role of Kite Man, whom he voiced on “Harley Quinn.” HBO Max has given the show a 10 episode order.The show is executive produced by “Harley Quinn” co-creators Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey, as well as “Harley Quinn” star Kaley Cuoco via Yes, Norman Productions.

Quinta Brunson said she knew that she and executive producers Randall Einhorn and Patrick Schumacker had something special with Abbott Elementary. Since it premiered, the ABC comedy has made waves on social media and gained a passionate following.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeABC’s breakout comedy hit “Abbott Elementary” will be back for another school year. The Alphabet net confirmed on Monday that the critically acclaimed workplace laffer, from Warner Bros.

Hey, Abbott! No, not that one. The new ABC show Abbott Elementary is partnering with Scholastic to continue a campaign to provide schools with free book fairs via bus tour.

Abbott Elementary – written, created by, and starring Quinta Brunson – showed a lot of promise with its television debut; and had the highest growth in viewership for any new comedy premiere.

Harley Quinn actor Tony Hale said he totally missed the recent Batman sex scandal because he was too busy watching prank videos on YouTube.Social media was buzzing last week after executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker said they were forced to scrap an oral sex scene between Batman and Catwoman in an episode of Harley Quinn.Halpern told Variety: “In this third season of Harley [Quinn], we had a moment where Batman was going down on Catwoman, [and] DC was like, ‘You can’t do that. You absolutely cannot do that.

Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker said DC made them scrap an oral sex scene between Batman and Catwoman in the animated Harley Quinn series.Speaking to Variety, the executive producers opened up about a conversation surrounding the characters as villains, not heroes.“In this third season of Harley [Quinn], we had a moment where Batman was going down on Catwoman, [and] DC was like, ‘You can’t do that. You absolutely cannot do that,'” Halpern said.