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S.W.A.T. Spin-off Set for STARZ; Willy Wonka Reality Series Coming to Netflix

STARZ announced it has acquired S.W.A.T. Exiles, the spin-off of the hit series S.W.A.T., starring and executive-produced by Shemar Moore (Criminal Minds, The Young and the Restless). The new crime drama is set to premiere on Friday, September 25 exclusively on STARZ. New episodes will stream weekly on Fridays only on the STARZ app and across all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.

In the new series, Moore reprises his role as Sergeant Daniel "Hondo" Harrelson of the Los Angeles Police Department's Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.) Division. After stepping away from leading the 20-David Squad, Hondo is pulled back into action to lead a last-chance experimental S.W.A.T. unit made up of untested and unpredictable young recruits. Bridging a generational divide, Hondo must navigate clashing personalities and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.

S.W.A.T. Exiles joins STARZ's 2026 growing slate of programming serving underrepresented audiences, including the fifth and final season of the hit crime drama Power Book III: Raising Kanan, airing now; the new British boxing family crime drama Fightland, debuting July 31; and the highly anticipated third season of P-Valley, premiering later this year.

S.W.A.T. Exiles also stars Ronen Rubenstein (9-1-1: Lone Star, Dead of Summer) as Jude, Freddy Miyares (When They See Us, The L Word: Generation Q) as Ethan, Zyra Gorecki (La Brea) as Cassidy, Adain Bradley (Industry, All American) as Malik, and Lucy Barrett (Deep Water, Charmed) as Sammy.

In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the beloved 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Netflix announced that Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere globally on September 23, inviting audiences into a thrilling new competition based on Roald Dahl's book Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and inspired by one of the most iconic worlds in cinematic history.

Twelve lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, will step through the gates of Wonka's Chocolate Factory and into a world of pure imagination, delicious mischief, and unexpected challenges. Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka's games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally. In this high-stakes social experiment, players will journey through the factory's wondrous and unpredictable landscape, adapting, strategizing, and withstanding the unknown while proving they have the instincts, resilience, and character to thrive in chaos. In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to earn Wonka's life-changing prize.

Adding to the nostalgia, Wonka's The Golden Ticket will feature the recreated voice of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka, honoring the legendary performance that has enchanted generations of audiences. The voice of Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka has been recreated with the consent of Mr. Wilder's estate. The series will also welcome back Rusty Goffe, who appeared in the original 1971 film, reprising his role as an Oompa Loompa. Wonka's The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix September 23, with a two-part finale on September 30. 9 episodes will air.

Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 12:00 PM

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