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[04/25/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, April 25
Updates include: HBO's "Here and Now" gets the axe; William Baldwin to recur on "The Purge" TV pilot; and Lauren Cohan due back for six-episode run on "The Walking Dead."

[04/25/18 - 01:29 PM]
EPIX Orders Drama Series "Godfather of Harlem"
Written and executive produced by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, the 10-episode series will star Oscar(R) winner Forest Whitaker who will also executive produce through his company Significant Productions.

[04/25/18 - 01:06 PM]
Ready, Set, Bingo! Play Live Bingo on IFC Thursday Nights
Viewers can play along live by watching the "Bingo Breaks," with balls called by actual IFC employees and special guests, for a chance to win a special "slightly off" prize each week.

[04/25/18 - 11:44 AM]
Investigation Discovery to Air Updated "People Magazine Investigates" Special Regarding the Capture of the Suspected Golden State Killer
Said installment will air this Friday, April 27 at 10:00/9:00c and Sunday, April 29 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/25/18 - 11:06 AM]
Lifetime Kicks Off June with Two Unscripted Premieres - "Live PD Presents: Women on Patrol" & "Escaping Polygamy"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Monday, June 4 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/25/18 - 11:01 AM]
Video: New Key Art and Trailer Revealed for TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
Season three of this bold, adrenaline-fueled hit drama premieres Tuesday, May 29.

[04/25/18 - 11:00 AM]
ABC Announces May Sweeps Programming, Airing Through May 23
On May 21, the winners of "Dancing with the Stars: Athletes" and "American Idol" will be crowned.

[04/25/18 - 10:55 AM]
"Monster Week" Returns to Animal Planet Memorial Day Weekend
Highlights include a two-hour "Finding Bigfoot" special on Sunday, May 27.

[04/25/18 - 10:01 AM]
Discovery's All-New Series "Sticker Shock" Revs Up with Special Premiere Airing Monday, April 30
The series continues with its regular schedule on Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/25/18 - 09:05 AM]
Sadie Stanley and Sean Giambrone to Star in Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
The comedy-adventure will go into production this summer and is set to debut in 2019.

[04/25/18 - 09:04 AM]
Nickelodeon Brings Back "Double Dare" in Brand-New Series!
With "Double Dare" remaining an iconic touchstone for its original millennial audiences, the new version will feature the gameplay and challenges they remember, as well as appearances from blasts from the past and stars from today.

[04/25/18 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Welcome Back to Winchester! Netflix's "Dear White People" Vol. 2 Launches May 4
Get a glimpse at the much-anticipated new season with the official season two trailer here.

[04/25/18 - 09:01 AM]
NASCAR(R) Champion Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Wife Amy Race to Home Reno Victory in New DIY Network Series "Renovation Realities: Dale Jr. & Amy"
The four-episode series, which premieres Saturday, June 2, will showcase Dale Jr.'s love of home improvement and Amy's design expertise as they overcome the trials of this massive renovation.

[04/25/18 - 09:00 AM]
Pop Celebrates Five Consecutive Years of Growth with New Upfront Programming Slate
"We are heading into this year's upfront with an ever-growing linear television audience, a premium slate of original content with A-list talent, and carriage across all major distributors and almost every over-the-top service," said Brad Schwartz.

[04/25/18 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos "Roseanne" Marathon
The Alphabet's four encores still manage to hold off the competition among adults 18-49.

[04/25/18 - 07:57 AM]
Cooking Channel Heats Up Primetime with a Hot New Season of "Man Fire Food"
The 13 new episodes kick off Wednesday, May 30 with flaming bold flavors.

[04/25/18 - 07:23 AM]
TV One Premieres "Evidence of Innocence" Series Hosted by Acclaimed Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 10/9c PM
The four-part series launches Monday, June 4 at 10:00/9:00c.

[04/24/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 24
Updates include: Hulu pulls the plug on "The Path"; Peter Tolan to spearhead Sony's "Mad About You" revival; and Aidy Bryant attached to star in Hulu's "Shrill."

[04/24/18 - 02:04 PM]
CBS Announces Season Finale Storylines for 2017-2018
The Eye will wrap its May sweeps period with the season finale of "Survivor" on Wednesday, May 23.

[04/24/18 - 01:58 PM]
TLC Announces Groundbreaking Docu-Series, "Lost in Transition"
Each hour-long episode will chronicle the lives of four couples during the most trying time in their marriages, delving into the confusion, disappointment and uncertainty surrounding them.

[04/24/18 - 01:11 PM]
MTV Greenlights Four New Series to Expand Thursday Night Block
Following "Ex on the Beach" run, the network will debut four new series to further extend its successful Thursday prime block, including "Made in Kentucky," "Staten Island 10310," "Too Stupid to Die" and "Just Tattoo of Us."

[04/24/18 - 12:32 PM]
Science Channel's "Unearthed" Returns Tuesday, May 15 at 9PM ET/PT
The series highlights the significance of magnificent constructions with stunning animation to deconstruct each build.

[04/24/18 - 12:08 PM]
Revised Premiere Date: "Iron Chef America" Returns to Food Network with Classic Fan-Favorite Format
Originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, the new season will now roll out on Sunday, May 20.

[04/24/18 - 11:50 AM]
Megan Fox Chases Down the Truth in New Travel Channel Series
"I would describe myself as a seeker. A seeker is someone who is never content to have obtained enough knowledge," said Fox.

[04/24/18 - 11:16 AM]
"American Princess" from Jenji Kohan, Jamie Denbo and Tara Herrmann Announces Cast
Georgia Flood joins the Lifetime series about a socialite who runs off to join a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry.

[04/24/18 - 10:35 AM]
Netflix Returns to 28 Barbary Lane with "Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City"
Academy Award nominee and Emmy-, SAG- and Golden Globe-Award winning actress Laura Linney and Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Olympia Dukakis will reprise their roles as Mary Ann Singleton and Anna Madrigal.

[04/24/18 - 10:10 AM]
Paramount Network Inks Season Eleven of "Ink Master"
"Ink Master" is currently in its 10th season and still a ratings powerhouse - ranking #1 with Adults 18-49 and Women 18-49 timeslot on cable.

[04/24/18 - 10:06 AM]
Relive the Best Moments of "MasterChef Junior" Season Six in the All-New Special "Masterchef Junior: The Road to the Finale" Tuesday, May 15 at 8/7c on FOX!
Then look for the two-hour season finale that Friday, May 18 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/24/18 - 10:01 AM]
Amazon Renews Prime Original, "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan," for Second Season on Prime Video Ahead of August 31 Global Series Debut, from Paramount Television, Skydance Television and Platinum Dunes
In season two, Jack Ryan confronts the forces in power in a dangerous, declining democratic regime in South America.

[04/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
Together Until The End: The "Sense8" Finale Launches Globally on June 8
Personal lives are pushed aside as the cluster, their sidekicks, and some unexpected allies band together for a rescue mission and BPO take-down in order to protect the future of all Sensates.

[04/24/18 - 09:00 AM]
From the Creator of "The Bachelor" Franchise, Say "Yes" to "The Proposal" This Summer, an All-New Dating Series on ABC
Hosted Jesse Palmer, each one-hour episode will feature 10 eligible daters competing in four pageant-style rounds to win the heart of a mystery suitor or "suitress," whose identity is concealed from them.

[04/24/18 - 08:38 AM]
TV One Announces the Production of "Dinner for Two," An Original Film Starring Tristan "Mack" Wilds and Chaley Rose
In a complicated love story about life and sacrifice, "Dinner for Two," details a solution to healing a broken heart.

[04/24/18 - 08:14 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Voice" Edge ABC, "Idol"
The Peacock holds off the Alphabet in both total viewers and adults 18-49 by a slim margin.

[04/24/18 - 08:09 AM]
Sony Crackle Announces Scripted Original Series Development Slate
Series include projects from Cameron Litvack, Kevin Connolly, and best-selling novelist Neal Shusterman and Jon Hurwitz.

[04/24/18 - 08:08 AM]
Sony Crackle Partners with Embassy Row for Two Unscripted Series
The free, ad supported streaming network has greenlit a series of shorts in anticipation of World Cup 2018.

[04/24/18 - 08:07 AM]
Sony Crackle Acquires Nitro Circus' "Action Figures" Library with All-New Movie, "Action Figures 2"
In addition to the movies, the network is adding five of Nitro Circus' TV series, including "Crazy Train," "Nitro Circus Live," "AmBADASSador," "Oh Sh*t Moments" and "World's First."

[04/24/18 - 08:06 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Releases First-Look Clip for New Original Feature, "Office Uprising," Premiering in July
"Office Uprising" follows the story of an underachiever working at a major weapons manufacturing firm who finds that his co-workers have been "weaponized" by a new energy drink designed for the military.

[04/24/18 - 08:05 AM]
Brian Urlacher, Paul Scheer and Cheech Marin Sign Up for "Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy"
Sony Crackle also announced that the series will debut in August.

[04/24/18 - 08:04 AM]
Award-Winning Actress Minnie Driver Joins New Season of Sony Crackle's Emmy-Nominated "SuperMansion" in Recurring Role
Driver, whose character will debut in the fall, will voice Debbie Devizo, Dr. Devizo's ex-wife and former League of Freedom team member.

[04/24/18 - 08:03 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Releases Mira Sorvino First-Look from Season Three of Original Drama "StartUp," Announces November 2018 Premiere
The series, which is seen in over 21 territories around the globe, recently completed filming in Puerto Rico.

[04/24/18 - 08:02 AM]
Sony Crackle's Original Drama "Snatch," Returns for Sophomore Season in September 2018
The streaming network also released a first-look clip and photo from the new season.

[04/24/18 - 08:01 AM]
"Big Hero 6 The Series" Launches with a Premiere Weekend Event, Beginning Saturday, June 9, On Disney Channel And DisneyNOW
Following the premiere weekend, episodes will debut every Saturday through September.

[04/24/18 - 08:01 AM]
Sony Crackle Takes "The Oath" on Sophomore Season of Original Drama Executive Produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Created by Joe Halpin
"Our audience has truly responded to this authentic, raw, and compelling series," said Eric Berger.

[04/24/18 - 07:37 AM]
Builder/Designer Jasmine Roth Takes Houses from Bland to Beautiful in New HGTV Home Reno Series "Hidden Potential"
In the 13 half-hour episodes, Jasmine - who is known for her hands-on approach - gives boring houses in suburban Southern California a custom revamp and creates gorgeous dream homes that have personalized layouts and standout amenities.

[04/24/18 - 07:09 AM]
Before Trump Was in Mueller's Hot Seat, He Was In Ours! "Roast of Donald Trump" to Encore This Week on Comedy Central
Comedy Central will encore the punishment on April 26 at 9:30 p.m., April 27 at midnight, and April 29 at 11 p.m. (all times EP/PT).

[04/24/18 - 06:01 AM]
Danielle Panabaker and Matt Long Star in "Christmas Joy," A Hallmark Channel Original Movie, Part of the Top-Rated Countdown to Christmas Program Event
In "Christmas Joy," Joy Holbrook (Panabaker) is a keenly intelligent market researcher with an eye on her company's top account and garnering a sweet promotion just in time for the holidays.

[04/23/18 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 23
Updates include: Syfy cancels freshman drama "Ghost Wars"; Tony Plana to recur on FX's "Mayans MC"; and "Lethal Weapon's" Clayne Crawford disciplined for "history of bad behavior."

[04/23/18 - 05:33 PM]
Video: VH1's "Basketball Wives" New Promo
This season, family ties will be tested, emotions will explode louder than ever before, and friendships that once seemed rock solid will be shaken to the core.

[04/23/18 - 02:02 PM]
Hulu's "Harlots" Will Be Heating Up the Summer
The critically acclaimed, salacious series returns with a bang on Wednesday, July 11 with two episodes, with subsequent installments releasing weekly.

[04/23/18 - 02:01 PM]
The Academy and ABC Announce Key Dates for 91st Oscars(R) - "The Oscars" Airs Live, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, on ABC
Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, January 22.







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[01/15/26 - 07:01 AM]
CBS Sports' Kate Scott Joins Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and UFC's Broadcast Team for UFC on Paramount Debut Event
Scott will host the broadcast alongside former champions Michael Bisping, Dominick Cruz and Chris Weidman from the host desk at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

[01/15/26 - 06:02 AM]
Prime Video Debuts Sophie Turner's Fierce New Look as Lara Croft in New Series "Tomb Raider"
The series stars Turner as Lara Croft, alongside recently announced cast Sigourney Weaver, Jason Isaacs, Martin Bobb-Semple, Jack Bannon, John Heffernan, Bill Paterson, Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed, Celia Imrie, and August Wittgenstein.

[01/15/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "How to Get to Heaven from Belfast" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Three lifelong pals embark on a chaotic quest to solve the mystery of their old friend's suspicious death and keep their own dark secret under wraps.

[01/15/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Firebreak" - Date Announcement - Netflix
Little Lide disappears in the forest while her family packs up their home. As a fire breaks out, her mother must race to reach her before the flames do.

[01/14/26 - 09:31 PM]
The Variety, Voices, and Vision Shaping What's Next on Netflix Indonesia in 2026
More than 90% of Netflix members in Indonesia watched local content in 2025, and 35 Indonesian titles have charted on the Global Top 10 to date - a clear signal of strong local appeal and growing global resonance.

[01/14/26 - 07:31 PM]
Bravo Reveals Iconic Core Cast for "The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th" (wt)
The new season will debut on Bravo later this year, with episodes available to stream next day on Peacock.

[01/14/26 - 04:01 PM]
Nah Yung-suk Presents "Take a Hike!" - A Snowy Reality Adventure Coming to Netflix
The brand-new reality adventure follows four non-voluntary hikers - stars with zero interest in hiking - embarking on an epic midwinter journey across the snow-capped mountains of Korea for the first time in their lives.

[01/14/26 - 12:02 PM]
NBC Will Now Offer a Special Premiere of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins" on Sunday, Jan. 18 Immediately Following Coverage of the NFL Playoff Game
The series will return on Monday, February 23 at 8 p.m. with an encore of the pilot and a new episode immediately following at 8:30 p.m. in its timeslot premiere.

[01/14/26 - 12:01 PM]
Ryan Hurst to Play Kratos in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Hurst played Thor in PlayStation's "God of War Ragnarök," bringing established familiarity with the franchise to the role of Kratos.

[01/14/26 - 12:00 PM]
HBO Max and A24 Renew Multi-Year U.S. Pay-1 Output and Library Deal
As part of the agreement, HBO Max subscribers will also have access to a library of dozens of A24 films throughout the course of the deal.

[01/14/26 - 11:49 AM]
This Valentine's Day, Tubi's YA Original Film "Kissing Is the Easy Part" Premieres Exclusively on Tubi on February 13
The romantic comedy is directed by Fawzia Mirza and based on the popular Wattpad webnovel (currently at 31.9 million reads) of the same name by Christine Duann adapted by Rebecca Webb.

[01/14/26 - 11:32 AM]
Scott Speedman-Led Series "RJ Decker" to Premiere on ABC Tuesday, March 3, Streaming Next Day on Hulu
Season 8 of "The Rookie" shifts to Mondays at 10 p.m. starting January 26, following the highly anticipated season premiere of "American Idol."

[01/14/26 - 10:36 AM]
OWN Greenlights First-Ever "Belle Collective" Spinoff in 2026, Expanding the Franchise as Its #1 Friday Night Series Returns
The franchise spotlights dynamic women who embody the strength, ambition and pride of Black female entrepreneurship, redefining what it means to be a modern southern Belle who unapologetically carves her own path.

[01/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
BET's "The Coach Vick Experience," Executive Produced by NFL Legends Michael Vick, Michael Strahan, and Deion Sanders, Premieres February 4, 2026
The emotional, high-stakes docuseries follows Michael Vick as he returns home to Virginia for the biggest challenge of his life - stepping in as a first-time head coach tasked with reigniting Norfolk State's struggling football program.

[01/14/26 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Paul McCartney: Man on the Run" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
From Academy Award-winning director Morgan Neville, the film chronicles the arc of McCartney's solo career as he faces down a myriad of challenges while creating new music to define a new decade.