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A mother will stop at nothing to protect her young.

And when Cush Jumbo plays that mother, you can already bet a fantastic performance will buoy that story.

Lifetime will kick the new year off with more pulse-pounding Ripped from the Headlines stories that set you on edge, and one of our first forays into the slate will be another film connected to the "Girl in" slate.

Girl in the Video will be gracing our screens on January 13.

But fret not; TV Fanatic has an exclusive first look at the trailer and what's in store. Buckle your seat belts, as this one is about to be a thrilling ride!

We'll be breaking in the new year with Girl in the Video, the latest addition to the "Girl in" franchise. Notably, previous original series from that franchise include Girl in the Closet, Girl in Room 13, Girl in the Basement, Girl in the Shed,...

Lifetime’s spring slate of movies kicks off on March 4 with eight new movies premiering back-to-back through April 15.

The network today announced the addition of six original films to accompany, “Black Girl Missing” starring Garcelle Beauvais (also of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) and “Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story,” which will premiere on March 4 and April 8, respectively.

The six additional originals — “Girl in the Closet,” “The Hillsdale Adoption Scam,” “Twisted Sister,” “Every Breath She Takes,” “Giving Hope: The Ni’cola Mitchell Story” and “Drunk, Driving, and 17” — have a slew of stars joining the projects, including Tami Roman, Remy Ma, Jackée Harry, Tisha Campbell, Tamala Jones, Mena Suvari, Joy Nash and Keshia Knight Pulliam.

“Girl in the Closet,” “The Hillsdale Adoption Scam” “Drunk, Driving, and 17” and “Giving Hope: The Ni’cola Mitchell Story” are each inspired by true events.

See below for Lifetime’s 2023 early spring slate.

“Black Girl Missing”

March 4, 8 p.

Lifetime has added Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez, starring Ben Savage, Lindsay Navarro, and Erica Durance, to its February movie release line-up.

Executive produced by Hernandez, the project tells the real-life story of her abduction at the age of 14 and how she survived against all odds. It serves as the network’s latest installment of the “Girls In” series which also includes, Girl in the Basement, Girl in the Bunker, and Girl in the Box.

All February films, beginning on the 5th, will roll out on Saturdays at 8 p.m. A sneak preview of the titles listed below will be available via Lifetime’s VOD beginning Dec. 26.

February 5

Single Black Female starring Amber Riley, Raven Goodwin, K. Michelle.

Reeling from the death of her beloved father and a difficult breakup, Monica (Goodwin), is ready to move forward with her life as she tries to land the...

Hulu’s slate of new titles arriving on the platform in January is here.

The second season of Hulu original “Future Man” will arrive on the service Jan. 11, while the Natalie Portman-Tessa Thompson science fiction film “Annihilation” will be available to stream on Jan. 4. The film is Alex Garland’s follow-up to “Ex Machina” and starred Portman, Thompson and Jennifer Jason Leigh as a group of scientists investigating a strange environmental phenomenon known as “the shimmer.”

Here’s the full list of what’s coming and going in January.

Also Read: Here's What You Can Stream With Your Amazon Prime Membership in January

Available Jan. 1

Atlanta: Complete Season 2 (FX)

The Detectorists: Complete Season 3 (Drg)

Dot.: Complete Season 2B (Universal Kids)

Saints & Sinners: Complete Seasons 1-3 (Bounce TV)

X Company: Complete Seasons 2&3 (Sony)

54 (1998)

10 Years (2011)

2 Days in the Valley (1996)

9 to 5 (1980)

A Charlie Brown Valentine (2002)

A Simple Plan (1998)

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Lifetime has set its fall movie lineup with seven young adult-focused films that tackle topics such as mental health, suicide and teen domestic dating violence, with Shannen Doherty, Mira Sorvino, Bella Thorne, Austin P. Mckenzie, Angela Kinsey Jason Patric and Caitlin Stasey among the cast. The Girl in the Bathtub; Terror in the Woods; Conrad & Michelle: If Words Could Kill; No One Would Tell; Believe Me: The Lisa McVey Story and The Lover in the Attic, join previously announced The Bad Seed, directed by and starring Rob Lowe, which premieres September 9 at 8 Pm.

No One Would Tell is a remake of the 1996 cautionary teen dating movie. It stars Shannen Doherty stars as a mother who must fight for justice for her daughter against her seemingly perfect boyfriend. Mira Sorvino also stars. It premieres September 16.

Inspired by a true story, Conrad and Michelle: If Words Could Kill reveals the tragic tale...

If you're a true crime aficionado, chances are you already binge-watched the Netflix documentary Evil Genius. The four-episode series looked back at the story of the pizza bomber — a delivery man named Brian Wells who walked into a bank with a homemade bomb collar and asked for $250,000. After being apprehended by police, the suspect reveals he was forced to commit the crime and the hunt for the real culprit begins. So, is a sequel on the way for Evil Genius? If the directors have their way, you will be streaming more episodes soon. "We would love to do another deep dive into the characters in here, to reveal new information. We could do a Good Genius, too," Barbara Schroeder and Trey Borzillier told The Wrap. Fans of the series have been vocal about wanting to know more about Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, who was possibly the mastermind behind the whole crime — and...

Disgraced Subway spokesman Jared Fogle is currently behind bars serving his 15-year sentence for child pornography — but that's not stopping hiim from messaging new victims online. The 40-year-old pedophile was reportedly caught using the Internet to message women even though he is a registered sex offender. "Jared is emailing my friend and God knows how many other women and girls," an anonymous source told Radar Online. "I think it’s gross they would allow child molesters access to the internet. Prisons should be monitoring it." The outlet reached out to a corrections expert, who confirmed that prison rules prohibit child molesters like Jared from accessing the Internet. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) However, Jared allegedly sent multiple email messages dated Feb. 27. "I told her there is nothing fascinating about a child molester,” the source continued. "Especially one who is looking for new victims!" Previously, he was caught sending x-rated letters to a female pen pal.

In 2006, Elizabeth Shoaf was kidnapped and held captive in an underground bunker for 10 days by an unemployed construction worker named Vinson Filyaw. The then 14-year-old was luckily able to escape — and now her story is a Lifetime Original movie, Girl in the Bunker. Recounting her capture and eventual escape, the made-for-tv movie brings her horrifying story to life and reminds viewers just how brave Elizabeth is. A documentary, Elizabeth Shoaf: The Girl in a Bunker, featuring Elizabeth, her parents, and police officers followed the movie, providing even more details about the incident which took place nearly 12 years ago. So, what happened to Elizabeth Shoaf? While walking to school, Elizabeth encountered her kidnapper, Vinson, who was posing as a police officer. He handcuffed her and told her she was being arrested for marijuana possession then led her to the underground bunker he dug near his trailer. Once inside, Vinson chained Elizabeth...

Childhood star Henry Thomas has come full circle. When he wasn't becoming famous as Elliott in the 1982 classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and other films, he grew up quietly on a farm in South Texas. Nearly four decades later, he moved to a farm of his own, this time in Oregon with his third wife, Anna, 46, and three kids: Hazel, 14, Evelyn, 9, and Henry III, 8. "That was always my goal. We have horses, and apples, and horse apples," Henry, 46, exclusively tells Closer Weekly, laughing. He's also achieved adult success with films like Legends of the Fall. "It's hard when you’re remembered for an iconic role," he says. "But I’m in an industry where in order to get a job, I have to go into a room and get either rejected or accepted. If you have a thin skin, you just won’t last very long." Henry in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.

Lifetime has greenlighted the original movie Girl in the Bunker, based on the true story of Elizabeth Shoaf, who was abducted in 2006 and held captive in a hidden underground bunker. From Girl in the Box‘s writer-director-executive producer Steven Kemp and executive producer Charles Tremayne, the dark, psychological drama stars Henry Thomas (E.T.), Julia Lalonde (Anne of Green Gables) and Moira Kelly (One Tree Hill).

Set to premiere at 8 Pm on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, the film will be followed at 10 Pm by the docu-special Elizabeth Shoaf: The Girl in a Bunker, which recounts the terrifying true story in Shoaf’s own words. Featuring news footage and interviews with firsthand accounts from Shoaf, her parents and police officials, the special takes viewers through Shoaf’s journey to a new beginning.

The description, per Lifetime: While Elizabeth (Lalonde) is walking home from the school bus stop, a man dressed as...