Audible will release DeVon Franklin’s one-man theatrical event “Be True: My Journey from Breakdown to Breakthrough” on Jan. 29, 2026.
DeVon Franklin is an author, producer and motivational speaker best known for his work on faith-based films “Heaven Is For Real” and “Miracles From Heaven.” He has also developed shows for television and has written various self-help books where he offers guidance rooted in his personal experiences, relationships and sense of spirituality.
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“Be True” is an autobiographical stage play, where Franklin chronicles his personal story of redemption, from divorce to remarriage and from doubt to success. It marks the first time that he has opened up about his public break-up with his wife and the growth that followed. The performance was delivered and recorded live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre in New York City earlier this month.
“Be True” will release as an Audible Original, adding to the streaming platform’s diverse library of podcasts, audiobooks and other audio-based entertainment.
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
Sonic Gods Studios has dropped a trailer for its new four-part docuseries, “Just Hands: For The Love Of Racing,” which will premiere on Prime Video on July 31.
“Just Hands” follows Torsten Gross, a quadriplegic race car driver who aims to compete at the highest levels of GT motorsports. Founder of the Just Hands Foundation, Gross sets out to prove that motorsports are one area of athletic competition where all people are equally equipped to succeed.
The docuseries promises a plunge into Gross’ personal story, from becoming wheel-chair bound at fifteen years old after a neck fracture to dedicating himself to the world of motorsports. It also promises intense visuals, with close-up footage of race car events on the track and inside the cars. Ultimately, though, it promises an uplifting and inspirational story about defying the odds and achieving dreams.
Sonic Gods Studios CEO Chris Hayman sums it up by saying, “This isn’t just about racing. It’s about rewriting assumptions about who belongs on a racetrack, and what’s possible when access meets ambition.”
Check out the trailer here:
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Apple TV+ has unveiled its first look at its upcoming new thriller “Down Cemetery Road.” The show will make its global debut on Oct. 29 with its first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through Dec. 10 on the streamer.
“Down Cemetery Road,” adapted from Mick Herron’s novel of the same name, will release eight episodes in its first season. The series is set in “the aftermath of a girl’s disappearance after a house explosion in a quiet Oxford suburb,” per the official logline. “Neighbor Sarah Tucker becomes obsessed with finding her and enlists the help of private investigator Zoë Boehm. Zoë and Sarah suddenly find themselves in a complex conspiracy that reveals people long believed dead are still among the living, while the living are fast joining the dead.”
The series stars Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson, with Thompson also serving as executive producer. Produced by 60Forty Films, “Down Cemetery Road” is written by Morwenna Banks, who also executive produces alongside Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta and Tom Nash at 60Forty Films, and “Down Cemetery Road” author Herron. Natalie Bailey serves as lead director for the series.
“Down Cemetery Road” joins the Apple TV+ spy drama “Slow Horses,” which was renewed for a seventh season ahead of its Season 5 premiere on Sept. 24. Based on Herron’s book series, “Slough House,” stars Sir Gary Oldman and is also penned by Banks.
Check out the first look images for “Down Cemetery Road” below.
PROGRAMMING
BET+ will premiere the second season of its Kevin Fredericks-starring original comedy series “Churchy” on Aug. 21. BET has also greenlit a second show with Fredericks titled “The Hospital,” which will debut on BET linear on Sep. 10.
“Churchy” follows a young pastor named Corey Carr Jr. (Fredericks) who becomes the unlikely leader of a rural Texas parish. The first season debuted in 2024 and became the most-watched scripted comedy on BET+ during its premiere week. The second season promises more heart and hijinks from its quirky cast of churchgoing characters.
In “The Hospital,” Fredericks will pivot away from narrative in favor of improvisational sketch comedy. BET describes it as “a new satirical sketch comedy series that offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when you mix improv comedy with ‘total medical negligence.’” Fredericks and Richard A. Washington serve as the series creators, writers and directors.
Season 2 of “Churchy” will have ten episodes, all launching the same day on BET+, while “The Hospital” is greenlit for four episodes.
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Apple TV+ has announced “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a natural history series from executive producers Jon Favreau and Mike Gunton, produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit. The series will be narrated by Tom Hiddleston, with an original score by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve from Bleeding Fingers Music. The next installment of the series will premiere on Nov. 26.
“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” uses the latest scientific research to “journey through vast tundras, barren deserts, expanding grasslands and melting permafrost as these creatures battle for survival in the face of extreme climates, shifting landscapes and the onset of ‘The Big Freeze,’ and ultimately, ‘The Big Melt.’”
“Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age” is produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit with support from Framestore. The series theme is composed by Hans Zimmer and Andrew Christie, with an original score composed by Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve for Bleeding Fingers Music. The complete first two seasons of “Prehistoric Planet” are available to stream on Apple TV+.
DATES
NBC has unveiled the dates for its upcoming four-episode primetime special “Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson.”
The series will consist of hour-long specials with live performances and conversations from the featured music artists. Adapted from the “Songs & Stories” segment on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the show is set to premiere weekly, beginning Aug. 19 at 10 p.m. EST/PST. Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
Clarkson’s first music guest will be the Jonas Brothers on Aug. 19, followed by Gloria Estefan on Aug. 26. Teddy Swims will appear on the show on Sept. 2, and Lizzo on Sept. 9.
“Every song’s got a story, and this special gives us a chance to hear what’s behind the music straight from the artists who lived it,” Clarkson said in a statement. “Getting to share the stage with them and hear about the moments that shaped their paths — and where they’re headed next — is pretty special.”
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