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[03/08/18 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 8
Updates include: TNT cancels "The Librarians"; Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew to depart ABC's "Grey's Anatomy"; and Dermot Mulroney set for "Homecoming" with Julia Roberts on Amazon.

[03/08/18 - 02:32 PM]
Chris Hardwick Returns to Host NBC's Highly Anticipated Fourth Annual "Red Nose Day Special"
The three-hour block on Thursday, May 24 will also include "Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" as well as a special episode of "Hollywood Game Night."

[03/08/18 - 01:14 PM]
TV One's Autobiographical Series "Uncensored" Earns #1 Spot on Ad-Supported Cable Among African-Americans for Second Straight Sunday
TV One further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 25.

[03/08/18 - 12:02 PM]
Sundance Now's New Suspenseful Series "Innocent," Starring Lee Ingleby, Set to Make Its U.S. Debut on the Premium Streaming Service Thursday, March 22nd
New episodes of the fast-paced thriller will stream weekly every Thursday until its conclusion April 12.

[03/08/18 - 11:51 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Seven New Episodes of "Our Cartoon President" to Air This Summer
The series will air the last of its initial 10-episode run on Sunday, April 8, and will then continue this summer with seven all new episodes.

[03/08/18 - 11:40 AM]
AMC Announces Wickedly Funny Satire "Dietland" to Debut with Back-to-Back Episodes on Monday, June 4 at 9:00 PM ET/PT
Based on Sarai Walker's 2015 best-selling, critically acclaimed novel of the same name, "Dietland" stars Joy Nash as lead Plum Kettle, and Julianna Margulies as Kitty Montgomery.

[03/08/18 - 11:33 AM]
History(R)'s Navy SEAL Action Drama Series "Six" Returns for Season Two on Memorial Day at 10PM ET/PT
The series will then move to its regular timeslot on Wednesday, May 30 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/08/18 - 11:30 AM]
NBC Renews Iconic Drama "Days of Our Lives" for 54th Season
"We're thrilled that the sands will continue flowing through the hourglass for yet another year," said executive producer Ken Corday.

[03/08/18 - 11:30 AM]
Freeform and PopSugar Team Up to Celebrate "Siren" with an Immersive Mermaid Museum in Hollywood
The free ticketed event will celebrate the mythological, mysterious, and beloved creatures with over five activations and celebrate the upcoming International Mermaid Day, which coincides with the series premiere on March 29.

[03/08/18 - 11:24 AM]
"Wife Swap," The Greatest Televised Social Experiment of Our Time, Returns with New Episodes Only on CMT
CMT today announced a revival of the hit docuseries, which originally ran on ABC from 2004 through 2010.

[03/08/18 - 10:31 AM]
USA Network Greenlights Gina Torres-Led "Suits" Spinoff from Universal Cable Productions
Last month, the network renewed the flagship series for Season 8 and announced the addition of Katherine Heigl (Samantha Wheeler) to the ensemble cast.

[03/08/18 - 10:05 AM]
"RuPaul's Drag Race" "Ru-veals" Guest Judges for Highly Anticipated Season 10 Premiering Thursday, March 22 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
RuPaul will be joined by a star-studded line-up of celebrities to help alongside show regulars Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews as they decide who will stay, lip-synch for their life, or "sashay away."

[03/08/18 - 10:04 AM]
Late-Night Comedy Docu-Series "Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas" Debuts April 13 on HBO
Cenac, a longtime correspondent for "The Daily Show," examines a wide range of social and cultural problems facing Americans in the show, which will feature documentary-style field reports that serve as the focal point of each episode.

[03/08/18 - 09:39 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Teaser Art and Trailer
The first two episodes of the second season will stream on Wednesday, April 25.

[03/08/18 - 09:01 AM]
Starz Acquires Seven Exclusive First-Run Documentaries Including "The Rape of Recy Taylor"
"We are acquiring an eclectic slate of documentaries that not only strategically align with Starz Original series but also present engaging subjects, provocative conflicts and authentic storytelling," said C. Brett Marottoli.

[03/08/18 - 09:01 AM]
Showtime(R) to Premiere Documentary "New Wave: Dare to Be Different" Which Tells the Story of the Most Influential Radio Station in America on Friday, March 30 at 8 PM ET/PT
Joan Jett, Debbie Harry, Billy Idol and Nick Rhodes are among those featured in the film.

[03/08/18 - 09:00 AM]
"The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards": Dierks Bentley Invites Fans to Help Celebrate Female Heroes
Starting today, fans are invited to submit images of their everyday female heroes for consideration to be featured on screens behind Bentley during the live telecast of his performance.

[03/08/18 - 08:39 AM]
Nickelodeon Greenlights "Cousins for Life," New Live-Action Buddy Comedy Series
The new buddy comedy centers on 12-year-old cousins Stuart (Dallas Young) and Ivy (Scarlet Spencer), best friends who come from very different backgrounds, and learn to navigate life under one roof with their families.

[03/08/18 - 08:17 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
The Eye however is the most-watched broadcaster last night.

[03/08/18 - 08:03 AM]
TV One Announces Production of New Original Christmas Movie "Merry Wish-mas" Starring Entertainment Power Couple David and Tamela Mann Underway in Atlanta
Directed by award-winning actress, director and producer Terri J. Vaughn, this feel-good romantic comedy revolves around Kenni, who has avoided the annual holiday trip to her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina for years.

[03/08/18 - 07:31 AM]
Video: Get a Taste of "Santa Clarita Diet" in This Delicious New Season 2 Trailer
Watch Sheila, Joel and Abby Hammond continue to navigate the murky waters of zombie-ism in this all-new trailer for the new season, launching Friday, March 23 globally on Netflix.

[03/08/18 - 07:04 AM]
Jon Favreau to Executive Produce and Write Live-Action Star Wars Series
"I couldn't be more excited about Jon coming on board to produce and write for the new direct-to-consumer platform," says Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.

[03/08/18 - 07:01 AM]
Video: The Game Is Not Over Yet... Dude Crew Is Back and Ready to Attack in New Trailer for "Game Over, Man!"
Adam Devine, Anders Holm and Blake Anderson star in the outrageous homage to 1980s action-comedies, due on Netflix on March 23.

[03/08/18 - 06:01 AM]
Freeform Unapologetically Celebrates International Women's Day
From 11:00 a.m. EST to 11:00 p.m. EST today, Thursday, March 8, 2018, nearly 50 "sorrys" will be edited out, inspiring women to be unapologetically bold, daring, confident and powerful.

[03/08/18 - 06:00 AM]
Cartoon Network Ushers in a New Wave of Creators for Today's Kids
Newly announced projects include Owen Dennis' mysterious and magical adventure "Infinity Train" and Diego Molano's Latin American supernatural comedy "Victor and Valentino."

[03/07/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 7
Updates include: Ginnifer Goodwin to star in ABC's "Steps"; Kether Donohue lands female lead in NBC's "Like Family"; and Brooke Elliott to topline Bobby Bowman's comedy pilot for the Alphabet.

[03/07/18 - 03:52 PM]
Netflix Reveals the Launch Date of the New Korean Original Stand-Up Comedy Special
"Yoo Byungjae: Too Much Information(TMI)" will launch on March 16, available exclusively to Netflix members internationally.

[03/07/18 - 03:01 PM]
Relax and Untwine, NBC's New Competition Series "Making It" Crafts Its Debut with Tuesday, July 31 Premiere
Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are among the executive producers on the series, previously known as "The Handmade Project."

[03/07/18 - 12:55 PM]
"Murder Chose Me" Returns for a Second Season on Investigation Discovery, Featuring the Case Files of Leading Homicide Detective Rod Demery
The new 10-episode season rolls out Wednesday, April 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/07/18 - 12:32 PM]
Netflix Announces Films and Documentaries to Premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival
Cargo, Sunday's Illness, The Rachel Divide and The Bleeding Edge are among those featured.

[03/07/18 - 12:04 PM]
"The Fourth Estate," A Showtime(R) Documentary Series, Receives Distinction of Closing the Prestigious Tribeca Film Festival
Following its Tribeca Film Festival world premiere, "The Fourth Estate" will premiere on Sunday, May 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/07/18 - 12:00 PM]
Analysts Announced for "O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?" Airing Sunday, March 11, on FOX
Judith Regan, Christopher Darden, Eve Shakti Chen, Rita Smith and Jim Clemente are all on tap.

[03/07/18 - 11:33 AM]
Emmy(R)-Winning News Magazine Show "Vice" Kicks Off Sixth Season April 6 on HBO
This season will include 35 episodes, five more than last year.

[03/07/18 - 11:30 AM]
ABC Prescribes a Second Season of Television's No. 1 New Drama "The Good Doctor"
"'The Good Doctor''s message of inclusiveness resonates with our viewers and is a hallmark of what we aim to accomplish here at ABC," said Channing Dungey.

[03/07/18 - 11:26 AM]
Potomac, Is That You? "The Real Housewives of Potomac" Returns for a New Season on Sunday, April 1 att 10 PM ET/PT
Newcomer Candiace Dillard will join returning cast members Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon and Monique Samuels.

[03/07/18 - 10:20 AM]
Summer Brings the Heat for Discovery's Hit Series "Bering Sea Gold"
The series returns for an all-new season on Friday, March 30 at 10:00/9:00c on Discovery.

[03/07/18 - 10:00 AM]
The CW Network Expands Its Summer Programming Slate Acquiring New Series "The Outpost" from Electric Entertainment and Arrowstorm Entertainment
The CW will announce the U.S. premiere night and time at a later date.

[03/07/18 - 09:14 AM]
"Atlanta Robbin' Season" Premiere Scores Basic Cable's Most-Watched Scripted Primetime Comedy Telecast in Over a Year
FX further spins the numbers for Thursday, March 1.

[03/07/18 - 09:05 AM]
Amazon Studios Seals First-Look Deal with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan
Lonergan and Amazon Studios worked together last year on the critically acclaimed Manchester by the Sea, which won Lonergan an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a nomination for Best Director.

[03/07/18 - 09:03 AM]
Video: Prescription for Success: "Take Your Pills." Watch This Trailer.
The Netflix documentary explores the rise in popularity of prescription stimulants such as Adderall in today's do-more-better-faster world.

[03/07/18 - 09:00 AM]
"The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards": First Round of Performers Announced
Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett will take the stage for must-see performances.

[03/07/18 - 08:35 AM]
truTV Announces Expanded Commitment to the "Impractical Jokers" Television Series Plus Production of a Full-Length Movie
As part of this extension, truTV has committed to a 26-episode eighth season of the "Impractical Jokers" television series, which will ensure new episodes premiere on the network through 2019.

[03/07/18 - 08:31 AM]
Paramount Network Presents "I Am MLK Jr.," A Documentary Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Premiering, Wednesday, April 4, the film tells the story and celebrates the life of this American icon from an engaging contemporary perspective structured around seminal events of the Civil Rights Movement.

[03/07/18 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Holds Off ABC Surge Among Adults 18-49
The Alphabet gets a boost from its two-hour "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose" special.

[03/07/18 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Netflix Regretfully Releases Official Trailer for the Second Season of "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
Like some dreaded disease or infestation, "A Series of Unfortunate Events" will soon reappear with the global launch of season two, March 30 on Netflix.

[03/07/18 - 05:55 AM]
Animal Planet Delivers Double-Digit Prime Time Gains Across the 25-54 Demo in February
Animal Planet further spins the numbers for the month to date.

[03/07/18 - 01:18 AM]
Netflix Announces Cast and Start of Production for Its First Turkish Original Series
The series follows the epic adventure of Hakan, a young shopkeeper whose modern world gets turned upside down when he learns he's connected to a secret, ancient order, tasked with protecting Istanbul.

[03/07/18 - 12:36 AM]
"1983" - The First Polish Netflix Original Series Is Currently in Production
The highly anticipated series features Robert Wieckiewicz and Maciej Musial as a disgraced police investigator and an idealistic law student who stumble upon a conspiracy that changed the course of the nation and kept the Iron Curtain standing.

[03/06/18 - 11:36 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 6
Updates include: The CW locks in plans for potential spin-off to "The Originals"; Noah Wyle to lead "Red Line" at CBS; and Dax Shepard to star opposite Lake Bell in FOX's "Bless This Mess."

[03/06/18 - 07:00 PM]
New Bachelorette Announced Tonight on ABC's "The Bachelor: After the Final Rose"
Look for season 14 to premiere Monday, May 28 on the Alphabet.







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[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Peacock Launches the Official "House of Villains" Podcast Hosted by "Survivor" Fan-Favorite and "House of Villains" Season Three Competitor Tyson Apostol
Each week, Tyson invites a fellow Season Three villain to unpack their strategic betrayals, shifting alliances, and iconic meltdowns - diving into the psychology of villainy and savoring the act of making excellent reality TV.

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Homicide: New York" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Detectives and prosecutors revisit their most challenging murder cases in this chilling true-crime documentary series from the creator of "Law & Order."

[02/25/26 - 08:01 AM]
Matt Dillon to Star in MGM+'s Drama Series "The Magnificent Seven"
Dillon, who also serves as an executive producer, will reprise the iconic role of Chris Adams, originally played by Yul Brynner, who becomes the leader of seven gunslingers who sign onto the task of protecting a group of innocent villagers from a mercenary land baron hellbent on stealing their land.

[02/25/26 - 08:00 AM]
HBO Renews "Industry" for a Fifth and Final Season
"We're privileged to have joined the small, esteemed club of dramas that have run for five seasons on HBO," said creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
HBO Max to Premiere "Song of the Samurai" - New Live Action Series from Hit Japanese Studio The Seven
The new series is the latest Japanese title to launch exclusively on HBO Max through WBD's partnership with U-NEXT and is set to premiere internationally on May 9.

[02/25/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Pretty Lethal" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
An action-packed thriller where five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest.

[02/25/26 - 06:01 AM]
First Look: Netflix's "The Boroughs" Moves in May 21st
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a grieving newcomer's monstrous encounter inspires him to join a misfit crew of unlikely heroes who uncover a dark secret that proves their "golden years" are more dangerous, and they are more formidable, than anyone expects.

[02/25/26 - 05:31 AM]
Video: "Brazil 70: The Third Star" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Relive the lineup of the most thrilling team of all time and see how each position, each number, and each decision contributed to building the campaign that became legend.

[02/25/26 - 12:01 AM]
"The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek" Can Be Found on Netflix on May 7
In this thrilling six-part series Detective Hess and Thulin reunite as they race against time to catch a perpetrator playing a disturbing game of hide and seek in the gloomy mists of Copenhagen's suburbs.

[02/24/26 - 08:28 PM]
Paramount Comments on Warner Bros. Discovery Board's Determination That Paramount Proposal Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a Superior Proposal
Paramount welcomes the WBD Board's determination and looks forward to continuing to engage constructively with WBD to deliver the benefits of Paramount's proposal to WBD shareholders, the creative community and consumers.

[02/24/26 - 05:10 PM]
"Eric Dane: Life, Loss & Courage - A Diane Sawyer Special" Is Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
In the wake of Eric Dane's death, following a ferocious fight with ALS, the special celebrates the beloved actor and revisits ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer's interview with Dane when he spoke out for the first time about his ALS diagnosis.

[02/24/26 - 04:22 PM]
Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors Determines Revised Proposal from Paramount Skydance Could Reasonably Be Expected to Lead to a "Company Superior Proposal"
The revised proposal includes an increased purchase price of $31.00 per WBD share in cash, plus a daily ticking fee equal to $0.25 per quarter beginning after September 30, 2026.

[02/24/26 - 02:28 PM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Added on March 28
This game replaces the previously postponed Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on January 24.

[02/24/26 - 01:48 PM]
Nearly 21 Million Viewers Watched NBCUniversal's Coverage of USA-Canada Olympic Men's Gold Medal Hockey Game, Peaking at 26 Million for Game-Winning Goal on NBC & Peacock
The USA-Canada gold-medal game delivered an average live audience of 18.6 million viewers on NBC and Peacock (8:15-11 a.m. ET).

[02/24/26 - 01:30 PM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Spanish Hulu Original "If It's Tuesday, It's Murder"
The series starring Álex García, Inma Cuesta, Ana Wagener, Pedro Casablanc and Biel Montoro, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland and Hulu in the US on March 31.