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[05/03/17 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 3
Updates include: Will Chase cast in Netflix's "Stranger Things"; CMT passes on a trio of projects; and Danny DeVito, Jeff Goldblum to team for Amazon comedy series.

[05/03/17 - 03:02 PM]
Armor Up! "Ghost Wars" Is Coming to Syfy!
Vincent D'Onofrio, Kim Coates, Avan Jogia, Kristin Lehman and Meatloaf co-star in the 13-episode drama, due later this year on the cable channel.

[05/03/17 - 02:47 PM]
Stephen Colbert Welcomes Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, John Oliver, Ed Helms and Rob Corddry to a Special Episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Tuesday, May 9
Stephen Colbert announced the special evening of comedy and conversation last night on "The Late Show."

[05/03/17 - 01:59 PM]
Lifetime Greenlights Beauty Blogger Competition Series "Glam Masters" from Executive Producers Kim Kardashian West and Diana Madison
The eight-episode show will pit some of the most creative and talented beauty bloggers against one another for an opportunity to be part of Kim Kardashian West's glam empire.

[05/03/17 - 01:45 PM]
Bounce's "Saints & Sinners" Weekend Reaches 3.3 Million Viewers, Season Two of Hit Drama Wraps with 8.4 Million Viewers
Bounce TV spins the numbers for April 29-30.

[05/03/17 - 11:23 AM]
On 25th Anniversary of the Infamous Rodney King Riots, American Heroes Channel Presents "L.A. Riots: As We Watched"
The one-hour special transports viewers back to the early '90s to experience the growing tension, aggravation and sense of injustice that sparked one of the most violent displays of civil unrest in US history.

[05/03/17 - 11:14 AM]
Science Channel Celebrates "May the Fourth Be with You" with Encore Presentations of Star Wars Themed MythBusters Episodes
"Revenge of the Myth" and "The Myths Strike Back" will air back-to-back beginning at 7:00/6:00c.

[05/03/17 - 11:00 AM]
"The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2017" to Feature Katy Perry and Jennifer Lopez
In addition, Corden will begin the show with a special musical performance, as well as share some of his favorite moments as host of "The Late Late Show."

[05/03/17 - 10:54 AM]
Returning for a Third Hilarious Season, ABC's Highest-Rated Summer Show of 2016, "Celebrity Family Feud," Announces Celebrity Teams from the World of Entertainment, Music and Sports
The 10-episode series will feature celebrity families, and their immediate family members or their extended TV families, competing against each other to have fun and win money for charity.

[05/03/17 - 10:35 AM]
Blake Shelton, Charlie Puth and Maren Morris Set to Perform on NBC's "The Voice"
On Monday, May 8, Shelton will perform his new Top 20 single, "Every Time I Hear That Song," from his current bestselling album, "If I'm Honest."

[05/03/17 - 09:59 AM]
Paramount Network Announces First New, Original Scripted Drama Series, "Yellowstone"
"Yellowstone" is slated to go into production for 10 one-hour episodes this fall and will debut on the network in Summer 2018.

[05/03/17 - 09:31 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films' "Becoming Cary Grant" to Premiere at 2017 Cannes Film Festival
Following the festival, the film will have its world television debut on Showtime on Friday, June 9 on air, on demand and over the internet.

[05/03/17 - 09:05 AM]
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" to Debut Exclusive Sneak Peek During the "2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards"
Additionally, "Lip Sync Battle" featuring the film's stars, Tom Holland and Zendaya, will premiere on MTV on Sunday, May 7 at 7:30/6:30c.

[05/03/17 - 09:01 AM]
First Look: Naomi Watts' Netflix Thriller, "Gypsy"
The series follows Jean Halloway (Naomi Watts), a Manhattan therapist with a seemingly picturesque life who begins to develop intimate and illicit relationships with the people in her patients' lives.

[05/03/17 - 09:01 AM]
CMT Unveils Biggest Summer Programming Slate to Date
New seasons of "Still The King," "Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team" and "I Love Kellie Pickler" will join the previously announced return of "Nashville."

[05/03/17 - 09:00 AM]
The "2017 Billboard Music Awards" Partners with "Shark Tank" Entrepreneurs Lovepop to Create a Series of Original 3-D Pop-Up Cards to Reveal This Year's Award Winners
Each card will be one-of-a-kind paper art, designed exclusively for the winning artist and unveiled by the award presenter.

[05/03/17 - 08:28 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, NBC Share Demo Crown
The Eye also wins the night among total viewers.

[05/03/17 - 08:03 AM]
Sonar Entertainment Launches Major Initiative with First-Ever Move Into Non-Scripted, Kids and Family Content
Program acquisitions include the kids series "Counterfeit Cat," currently airing in the US on Disney XD, on Teletoon in Canada, on Hulu and in over 200 countries worldwide.

[05/03/17 - 08:02 AM]
Take Your Tastebuds Off the Beaten Path When Bravo Media's Original Digital Series "Going Off the Menu" Returns Monday, May 8
This season, Graham Graham is joined by guests hungry for a foodie feat, including Lance Bass, Cheryl Burke and Bravo's own Reza Farahan, among others.

[05/03/17 - 07:46 AM]
Alec Baldwin Joins Hulu's "The Looming Tower" in Guest Star Role
He'll play George Tenet, the Director of Central Intelligence for the CIA.

[05/03/17 - 06:46 AM]
Hulu Amplifies Growth with Original Series Orders, New Content Deals and Premium Advertising Innovations at 2017 Upfront Presentation
Hulu is pleased to announce that it has picked up "The Handmaid's Tale" for a second season, set to debut in 2018.

[05/03/17 - 06:45 AM]
Hulu Launches New Live TV Streaming Service, Adds Channels from Scripps Networks Interactive
Beginning today, viewers who subscribe to the Hulu with Live TV (Beta) plan can enjoy live and on demand programming from more than 50 popular sports, news, entertainment and kids' channels.

[05/03/17 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Launches Trailer for "Marvel's The Defenders"
This is the story of four solitary figures, burdened with their own personal challenges, who realize they just might be stronger when teamed together.

[05/02/17 - 11:16 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 2
Updates include: Keith Eisner set as new showrunner of ABC's "Designated Survivor"; Emily C. Chang to recur on Freeform's "The Bold Type"; and Izzie Steele lands role on BBC America's "Dirk Gently."

[05/02/17 - 01:01 PM]
TBS to Celebrate Star Wars Day with All-Day "May the Fourth" Marathon
TBS will present the original classics in order, rolling out the entire saga chronologically over 16+ hours.

[05/02/17 - 11:20 AM]
2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Averaging 829,000 Viewers, Best in Three Years & Up 3% vs. 2016
NBC spins the numbers for its NHL postseason coverage to date.

[05/02/17 - 10:58 AM]
Nickelodeon Wins April with Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Kids' Demos
Nickelodeon spins the numbers for the month of April.

[05/02/17 - 10:29 AM]
Nickelodeon Launches Brand-New Entertainment Lab, Designed to Identify and Experiment with New and Emerging Technologies
Some of the areas Nickelodeon is currently working on include real-time rendering, virtual cinema, virtual reality, augmented and mixed reality and artificial intelligence.

[05/02/17 - 09:30 AM]
America's Most Beloved Game Show Hosts Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Alex Trebek Renew Contracts Through 2019/20 Season
"Wheel of Fortune," along with Sajak and White, are currently celebrating their 34th season in syndication.

[05/02/17 - 09:02 AM]
CNBC's "The Filthy Rich Guide" Returns for Season Three on Wednesday, May 10th at 10PM ET
The series returns with 10 all-new episodes, providing a billionaire's blueprint to understanding the mega-wealthy and the spectacular ways they spend their time and money.

[05/02/17 - 08:26 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice" Keeps NBC on Top in Adults 18-49
The Peacock edges ABC in demos while the Alphabet leads the night in total viewers.

[05/02/17 - 08:03 AM]
Beyond Humanity - First Teaser Art for "Marvel's Inhumans"
The company's latest TV entry premieres this fall on ABC.

[05/02/17 - 07:36 AM]
Golf Channel Greenlights Season Two of "Driver vs. Driver" Presented by Wilson, Premiering Fall 2018
The winning individual or team will receive a cash grand prize and serve as a Wilson Staff brand ambassador.

[05/02/17 - 06:02 AM]
HBO Announces Landmark Documentary on Princess Diana
The unprecedented documentary will be built around interviews with The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, both of whom talk openly and in depth about their mother and how her influence has shaped their lives.

[05/02/17 - 06:01 AM]
Amazon Studios Secures Producing Deals with Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions
"Bona Fide Productions, Killer Films and Le Grisbi Productions each have a long history of making critically acclaimed and award-winning films with accomplished filmmakers," said Roy Price.

[05/02/17 - 05:59 AM]
Amazon Original Kids Series "Dino Dana" Premieres May 26 on Prime Video in the US and UK
Combining live-action with CGI animation, the series features 11 new prehistoric creatures and, for the first time, two sisters.

[05/02/17 - 02:01 AM]
WGA Reaches Tentative Agreement with AMPTP
The union confirms said development following the MBA's expiration at midnight.

[05/01/17 - 11:10 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 1
Updates include: TNT shuts down production on "The Last Ship"; Efrat Dor boards FX's "Mayans MC"; and Sheryl Lee Ralph, Carly Jibson bound for Amazon's "One Mississippi."

[05/01/17 - 05:43 PM]
FOX Cancels "Pitch" After One Season
Executive producers Kevin Falls and Dan Fogelman both confirmed the news this afternoon via social media.

[05/01/17 - 01:07 PM]
Sprout to Become Universal Kids in September 2017, Expanding Its Programming to Include Kids 6-11
The Universal Kids lineup will be anchored by the debut of "Top Chef Junior," produced by Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-winning team behind Bravo's "Top Chef."

[05/01/17 - 12:19 PM]
Sundance TV Renews Original Scripted Series "Hap and Leonard" for Third Season
"Hap and Leonard," SundanceTV's highest-rated original series, will return for six episodes in 2018.

[05/01/17 - 11:28 AM]
Join Comedian Jeff Dunham and His Wife Audrey for an Extraordinary Culinary Adventure on "Incredible Edible America with the Dunhams"
The husband and wife duo have decided to take advantage of Jeff's touring schedule, and when the comic is not on stage, will be turning their time on the road into an unforgettable food adventure.

[05/01/17 - 11:04 AM]
Raw Real-Life Moments Resonate with Viewers in TLC's "This Is Life Live"
TLC further spins the numbers for April 23-26.

[05/01/17 - 11:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD Celebrates Mother's Day by Highlighting the Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom
Tune in Sunday, May 14, to discover the heartwarming stories of how our planet's wild animals raise their young with a lineup of adorable programming suitable for the entire family.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Courtney A. Kemp, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer of the Hit Drama Series "Power," Signs Exclusive Multi-Year Deal with Starz and Lionsgate
"Courtney A. Kemp is the complete showrunner package, and we're thrilled to continue collaborating with such a creative talent and outstanding producer," said Chris Albrecht.

[05/01/17 - 10:40 AM]
Hulu and NBCUniversal Set New Expansive Agreement to Bring Top Channels to Hulu's Upcoming Live TV Streaming Service
The deal will provide live and on-demand streaming access to networks including NBC, Telemundo, USA, Syfy, Bravo, E!, MSNBC, CNBC, NBCSN and more, bringing the total number of channels in Hulu's live TV service to more than 50.

[05/01/17 - 10:36 AM]
"Decker: Unsealed" Premieres June 4th on Adult Swim
Guest stars this season include Joey Travolta, Alfonso Freeman, Jimmy McNichol, Kellee Maize, Steve Railsback and Denny Laine.

[05/01/17 - 10:23 AM]
Thrilling Water-Themed Adventures Drive Travel Channel's "Dive In" Summer Lineup
Highlights include new episodes of "Xtreme Waterparks" and "Top Secret Swimming Holes."

[05/01/17 - 10:13 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils the Men and Women Who Took America to the Moon and Beyond in "America's Secret Space Heroes"
This brand new six-part series explores some of the world's greatest space endeavors through the firsthand accounts of NASA's engineering geniuses.

[05/01/17 - 10:03 AM]
The Hottest Dance Show on TV Tours America this Summer, in "Dancing with the Stars: Live! - Hot Summer Nights"
This year's tour travels to 43 cities this summer, kicking off on June 16 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and running through August 13.







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[11/12/24 - 12:31 PM]
"Avatar: The Last Airbender" Adds Additional Cast for Season 2
Chin Han, Hoa Xuande, Justin Chien, Amanda Zhou, Crystal Yu, Kelemete Misipeka, Lourdes Faberes and Rekha Sharma have joined the cast of the upcoming second season, which is currently in production in partnership with Nickelodeon.

[11/12/24 - 12:06 PM]
Netflix Top 10 Week of Nov. 4: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" Enters the Ring; "Meet Me Next Christmas" Unwraps #1
Season 2, Act I of "Arcane," the animated series based on the popular multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends, also had a strong debut, taking second place with 6.3M views.

[11/12/24 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae" - Official Trailer - Hulu
This true crime docuseries examines the murder of Annie Mae Aquash - a Mi'kmaq woman from Nova Scotia, Canada, a mother of two daughters, a teacher, and a revolutionary who fought for Indigenous rights in the 1970s and whose death went unsolved for almost 30 years.

[11/12/24 - 11:29 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
The one-hour special will premiere on November 19 on Prime Video.

[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
It's beginning to look a lot like ch-aos. Ben Stiller stars in "Nutcrackers," premiering November 29 on Hulu.

[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
New Daytime Drama Series "Beyond the Gates" to Premiere Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 on CBS
The series is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States.

[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
"Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints" to Debut This Sunday, November 17th on FOX Nation
Premiering in two parts, the first four episodes will roll out weekly, beginning on Sunday, with the final four to run in April-May 2025, spanning the Holy season.

[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
Donnie Wahlberg Returns with a New Season of ID's "Very Scary People" Beginning Sunday, December 15 at 9 PM ET/PT
Hosted and executive produced by Wahlberg, eight new episodes reveal extraordinary insight into the twisted crimes committed by some of America's most heinous individuals.

[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
James Acaster explores his love/hate relationship with standup by relinquishing control of his set and accepting a healthy dose of audience interference - aka heckling.

[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
New Year, New Season! Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Harlem" Season Three
After a shocking Season Two finale cliffhanger that left audiences on the edge of their seats, the news is finally out that Harlem will return for Season Three at the top of next year on January 23, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Mary" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Peacock Debuts Trailer & Photos for Upcoming Original Film "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"
Two-time Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger returns to the role that established a romantic-comedy heroine for the ages, a woman whose inimitable approach to life and love redefined an entire film genre.

[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
The film tracks Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ronan Farrow as he investigates the growing business of commercial spyware, following the story from New York City to Tel Aviv, Israel, a center of espionage cybertechnology.

[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
Video: "Human Vs. Hamster" - Official Trailer - Max
Never underestimate the competition.

[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
Directed by David Lowery and produced by five-time Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, this animated short is the third and final installment in Cuarón's holiday shorts collection for Disney+.