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[04/30/18 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 30
Updates include: Dan Trachtenberg tapped to helm Amazon's "The Boys"; Jimmy Kimmel to voice "Man of the House" at ABC; and quartet cast in SundanceTV's "Unspeakable."

[04/30/18 - 11:31 PM]
John Goodman and Michaela Coel to Star in BAFTA-Winner Hugo Blick's Thriller "Black Earth Rising" for BBC Two
They will be joined by Olivier award-winners Noma Dumezweni and Harriet Walter, alongside Tamara Tunie, Lucian Msamati and Abena Ayivor.

[04/30/18 - 03:00 PM]
"13 Reasons Why" Season 2 Launches May 18 on Netflix
In preparation for the launch of Season 2, new resources will be added to 13ReasonsWhy.info including an updated Discussion Guide and a new Discussion Series.

[04/30/18 - 01:52 PM]
Laura Dern Stars in HBO Films' "The Tale," Debuting May 26 on HBO
The HBO Films presentation is written and directed by Sundance Grand Prize winner and Emmy(R) nominee Jennifer Fox, who based it on her own true story.

[04/30/18 - 12:31 PM]
Viacom Unveils Viacom Digital Studios @ First-Ever Digital Content NewFront
Viacom Digital Studios detailed its plans to deliver hundreds of hours of premium, original content with Viacom stars and digital-native talent from BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon.

[04/30/18 - 11:39 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Raw and Revealing Documentary Chronicling Sportscaster Mauro Ranallo and His Lifelong Battle with Mental Illness
Ranallo has Bipolar Affective Disorder, a condition afflicting nearly five percent of the U.S. population according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org).

[04/30/18 - 10:36 AM]
Disney's Global Hit "Phineas and Ferb" Will Be Available in Its Entirety on DisneyNOW, Beginning Wednesday, May 2
Plus: Disney XD will also air the entire "Phineas and Ferb" library - 126 episodes, seven one-hour specials and the record-breaking Disney Channel Original Movie "Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension - throughout the month of May.

[04/30/18 - 10:01 AM]
Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and Husband Adam Renovate Napa Valley Homes in New HGTV Special "The Housleys"
Premiering on Tuesday, May 8, the special follows the famous couple as they help homeowners in the area create a beautiful and functional home for their busy family of six.

[04/30/18 - 10:00 AM]
Showtime(R) to Debut Docu-Comedy Series "Just Another Immigrant"
The 10-episode, half-hour series will air two episodes on Fridays beginning June 8 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/30/18 - 08:35 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Top Demo Charts
"Idol" and "America's Funniest Home Videos" are the number one and two shows among adults 18-49.

[04/30/18 - 08:32 AM]
NBA Playoffs on ABC: Cleveland-Indiana Game 7 Delivers 5.4 Metered Market Rating to Become Highest-Rated First Round Game in 14 Years
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, April 29.

[04/30/18 - 08:09 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Potomac" and "Your Husband Is Cheating on Us" Move to New Times
Beginning, Sunday, May 6, "The Real Housewives of Potomac" shifts to 8:00/7:00c; and on Sunday, June 10, "Your Husband Is Cheating On Us" returns with all-new episodes at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/30/18 - 08:06 AM]
Disney Junior Marks the First Kids Television Premiere in Space with a Screening of the Animated Series "Mission Force One," The Latest Chapter of "Miles from Tomorrowland," on the International Space Station
In the episode, young adventurer Miles and his friends travel back in time to prevent the International Space Station from getting stuck in the future, with help from the astronauts on board.

[04/30/18 - 07:58 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Revisits the Year That Transformed a Nation in "Smithsonian Time Capsule: 1968"
From a veteran of the Tet Offensive sharing the story of the uniform he wore and recounting surviving a deadly ambush, to an interview with astronaut Jim Lovell remembering Apollo 8, these interviews bring to life the pivotal events of the year.

[04/30/18 - 06:36 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Evil Genius" on Netflix May 11
In 2003 in Erie, Pennsylvania, a robbery gone wrong and a terrifying public murder capture the nation's attention, and a bizarre collection of Midwestern hoarders, outcasts, and lawbreakers play cat-and-mouse with the FBI.

[04/30/18 - 06:07 AM]
USA Network Greenlights "Real Country" with Shania Twain & Jake Owen
In each hour-long episode, Twain and Owen hand-select emerging solo artists, duos and groups to perform in showcases that spotlight the rich traditions, songs and themes of specific country genres.

[04/30/18 - 06:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Kicks Off Exciting Summer of Mystery with "Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder," Sunday, May 6
Also due back are "Hailey Dean Mysteries," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," "Garage Sale Mystery" and more!

[04/29/18 - 01:39 PM]
ESPN Presentation of 2018 NFL Draft Delivers More Than 2.9 Million Viewers
ESPN further spins the numbers for its coverage to date.

[04/29/18 - 08:35 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, NHL Playoffs Edge Demo Competition
The Peacock wins the evening among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[04/28/18 - 07:05 PM]
Video: Are You Ready for Michelle Wolf?
"The Break with Michelle Wolf" comes to Netflix every Sunday beginning May 27.

[04/28/18 - 09:27 AM]
ESPN Draws Its Highest-Rated 2018 NBA Playoffs Telecast for Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers Game 6
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, April 27.

[04/28/18 - 08:29 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Dramas Continue Their Reign
The Eye holds off FOX's NFL Draft coverage among adults 18-49.

[04/27/18 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 27
Updates include: Syfy passes on "Tremors" revival; Starz rescinds series order for "Family Crimes"; and Casey Wilson among latest cast in HBO's "Mrs. Fletcher."

[04/27/18 - 02:42 PM]
ESPN Leads All Networks with NFL Draft Round 1 Telecast
ESPN spins the numbers for Thursday, April 26.

[04/27/18 - 01:11 PM]
Documentary "The Final Year," Following President Obama's Foreign-Policy Team During His Last Year in Office, Debuts May 21, Exclusively on HBO
Shooting from late 2015 until 3:00 a.m. on the morning of Inauguration Day, January 20, 2017, director Greg Barker and his crew filmed extensively in the White House, the State Department and the United Nations.

[04/27/18 - 11:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Sean Hayes, Jack Black and More Celebrities Test Their Pop Culture Smarts on Red Nose Day Edition of "Hollywood Game Night"
Chelsea Handler, Isla Fisher, Sarah Silverman, Sasheer Zamata and Cedric the Entertainer are also on tap.

[04/27/18 - 10:00 AM]
Romance Is in the Air in Freeform's Wedding Programming Extravaganza
Freeform's "Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings" returns, on Monday, June 11 at 8:00/7:00c, with six all-new episodes.

[04/27/18 - 09:45 AM]
Oscar(R) Winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Create Original Theme Music for "The Fourth Estate"
Examining the inner workings of The New York Times during President Donald J. Trump's first year in office, the four-part documentary series will be available across Showtime platforms including On Demand and streaming on Sunday, May 27.

[04/27/18 - 09:08 AM]
TLC's Emmy Award-Winning Series, "Who Do You Think You Are?" Returns This Spring with More Unexpected Celebrity Family History Discoveries
Hilary Duff, Jean Smart, Jon Cryer, Laverne Cox, Molly Shannon and Megan Mullally are among those featured this season.

[04/27/18 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Continues Win Streak in Both Viewers, Demos
The Eye has led the night in both categories for nine consecutive weeks.

[04/27/18 - 06:37 AM]
Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network to Air "Stand United" Special on April 29th
Produced by El Rey founder and acclaimed director Robert Rodriguez, "Stand United" takes viewers on an extremely human journey down America's backroads in search of the real-life examples of grit, integrity and courage.

[04/27/18 - 02:46 AM]
An Exceptional Extended Cast Joins Suranne Jones in "Gentleman Jack," Sally Wainwright's New Drama About the Remarkable Anne Lister for BBC One
Filming on the HBO co-production will begin next month in and around West Yorkshire and on location in Copenhagen.

[04/26/18 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 26
Updates include: Netflix sets leads for "Trollhunters" spin-off; Bradley Whitford cast in Pop's "Flack"; and Jurnee Smollett-Bell to lead HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[04/26/18 - 07:36 PM]
Netflix Orders All-New Original Sci-Fi Drama "Another Life"
Astronaut Niko Breckenridge (Katee Sackhoff) leads a crew on a mission to explore the genesis of an alien artifact.

[04/26/18 - 02:01 PM]
CBS Announces the First Season of "Undercover Boss: Celebrity Edition," Premiering Friday, May 11
Gabby Douglas, Idina Menzel, Bethany Mota and Deion Sanders are among those featured.

[04/26/18 - 01:59 PM]
E! Cordially Invites You to the Celebration of the Year as the Network Presents Extensive Royal Wedding Coverage
The network's coverage begins on Monday, May 7 with "The Real Princess Diaries: From Diana to Meghan" wedding special.

[04/26/18 - 01:45 PM]
Oxygen Media Presents Three-Night Special Event "The Case of: Caylee Anthony" Beginning Saturday, May 19 at 8PM ET/PT
From Emmy Award-winning executive producer Tom Forman, the three-part limited series delves into the tragic disappearance and death of toddler Caylee Anthony.

[04/26/18 - 10:36 AM]
Third Time's a Charm! Wendy Williams Returns to Host Lifetime Movies' "Don't Mess with Mommy Week" Featuring New Movie Premieres for Mother's Day
"Mommy Be Mine," "Did I Kill My Mother?" and "A Daughter's Revenge" are on tap beginning Friday, May 11.

[04/26/18 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders Fourth Season of "Billions"
The show's current third season will move to 9:00/8:00c starting next Sunday, May 6 to anchor the night.

[04/26/18 - 10:02 AM]
"Succession" Debuts June 3 on HBO
Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Natalie Gold, Peter Friedman and Rob Yang star.

[04/26/18 - 10:01 AM]
Thrusters on Full - "Star Trek: Discovery" Begins Production on Season 2
Production officially began last week on the second season with Alex Kurtzman directing the premiere episode.

[04/26/18 - 09:33 AM]
"Saturday Night Live's" Colin Jost and Michael Che to Host 70th Primetime Emmy(R) Awards
The telecast will be executive produced by "SNL" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

[04/26/18 - 09:07 AM]
Video: Paramount Network's "Yellowstone" Official Trailer - Premieres Wednesday, June 20 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Kevin Costner as John Dutton, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States, under constant attack by those it borders - land developers, an Indian reservation, and America's first National Park.

[04/26/18 - 09:02 AM]
Ocean Explorers Philippe and Ashlan Cousteau Plunge Into a New Season of "Caribbean Pirate Treasure"
Dive into exhilarating deep-sea adventures with underwater explorers Philippe Cousteau, grandson of legendary explorer Jacques Cousteau, and his journalist wife, Ashlan, as they investigate incredible stories of pirates' plunder and lost loot.

[04/26/18 - 09:01 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere Biography Special "Mary Kay Letourneau: Autobiography" on Tuesday, May 29
The raw two-hour documentary follows former teacher Mary Kay Letourneau as she recounts her tumultuous past in her most in-depth confessional to date.

[04/26/18 - 08:39 AM]
Key Art Debut - Gillian Jacobs, Vanessa Bayer and Phoebe Robinson Are Your New Favorite Squad in the Netflix Film "Ibiza"
Meet Harper: She's a single thirtysomething New Yorker with awesome friends she loves and a dead-end job she hates.

[04/26/18 - 08:25 AM]
Comedy Central Launches The Creators Program and Taps Five Emerging Creators/Writers/Performers to Develop Daily Topical Digital Content
The inaugural creators are Ryan Beck, Chris Cotton, Hanna Dickinson, Jordan Mendoza and Natasha Vaynblat.

[04/26/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Dramas Hold Onto Demo Crown
"Empire," "Star" help lead the night among adults 18-49.

[04/26/18 - 08:08 AM]
"Star Wars Resistance," A High-Flying Anime-Inspired Series That Explores an Uncharted Timeframe Prior to the Events of "The Force Awakens," Ordered by Disney Channels
"Star Wars Resistance" will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites, including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.

[04/26/18 - 08:03 AM]
CNBC's "Warren Buffett: Investor. Teacher. Icon." to Premiere Friday, May 4 at 10PM ET/PT
The program premieres the night before the Annual Shareholders Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, the company that Buffett has led for more than 50 years and turned into a behemoth now worth almost half a trillion dollars.







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[01/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
Taylor Tomlinson Returns to Her Roots with Her Eagerly Anticipated New Netflix Comedy Special "Prodigal Daughter"
Tomlinson's fourth comedy special premieres globally on February 24, 2026, only on Netflix.

[01/14/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Apple TV Debuts Trailer for Season Two of Emmy Award-Nominated "Yo Gabba GabbaLand!"
Season two brings this group together with a new roster of musical guests to create dynamic performances and original songs to help kids and families uncover life lessons through music, movement and joyful discovery.

[01/14/26 - 08:30 AM]
TLC's "90 Day: The Single Life" Returns with Second Chances, Shocking Secrets, and New Romances
The new season follows singles on their journeys to romance, some of which lead to unexpected sparks between familiar 90 Day faces.

[01/14/26 - 08:01 AM]
Season Three of the HBO Original Drama Series "Euphoria" Debuts April 12
A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil.

[01/14/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Lincoln Lawyer" Season 4 - Official Trailer - Netflix
On trial for a murder he didn't commit, Mickey must face a relentless DA as he fights to prove his innocence, expose the real killer and save his firm.

[01/14/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "The Bluff" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
As her tranquil life is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past to save her family.

[01/14/26 - 06:29 AM]
"State of Fear", The First Spin-Off of a Netflix Brazil Production, Premieres February 11
Directed by Pedro Morelli and produced by O2 Filmes, the feature is the first spin-off of a Netflix Brazil series, "Brotherhood," created by Morelli.

[01/14/26 - 05:19 AM]
HBO Max Announces Global Premiere of "Madam Beja," Debuting February 2
In addition to its national release, the production will debut simultaneously in more than 100 countries and territories, including Latin America, Portugal, Spain, France, the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong.

[01/14/26 - 04:01 AM]
Great American Media Begins Production on "An Ozark Mountain Christmas" at Beloved Silver Dollar City, Transforming Branson, Missouri, into a Real-Life Christmas Wonderland
The film brings the full magic of the season to life at one of America's most cherished Christmas destinations - the City of Branson and Silver Dollar City.

[01/14/26 - 03:46 AM]
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis to Compose Original Score for "Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole"
Renowned for their haunting, emotive soundtracks - spanning films such as "The Proposition," "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford," and "Wind River" - Cave and Ellis bring a depth and intensity that perfectly echoes the psychological complexity and Nordic noir sensibility of Nesbø's universe.

[01/14/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "Motorvalley" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Desperate to gain control of her family's racing empire, a young heir hires a reckless driver and a fallen star to compete in the Italian Gran Turismo.

[01/14/26 - 01:31 AM]
Disney+ Inks UK First-Look Deal with Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters' Award-Winning Matriarch Productions
Matriarch Productions, along with The Story Collective, and Water & Power Productions are behind the critically acclaimed Hulu Original series "A Thousand Blows", with the highly anticipated second season now available to stream on Disney+.

[01/13/26 - 03:05 PM]
NBC Issues Drama Pilot Order for "Protection"
When a U.S. Marshal falls in the line of duty, a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy as a family of law enforcement agents become the target of a mysterious assassin.

[01/13/26 - 03:02 PM]
2025-26 College Football Playoff Semifinals Averaging 14.9 Million Viewers, On Par with 2024-25 Season
The Peach Bowl (Oregon vs. Indiana) drew 18 million viewers on average, while the Fiesta Bowl (Miami vs. Ole Miss) scored 15.8 million viewers.

[01/13/26 - 03:01 PM]
Netflix Confirms Production of "The Dealer," A High-Stakes Casino Crime Series with Producer Hwang Dong-hyuk
The crime drama series follows Geonhwa, a brilliant casino dealer whose wedding plans suddenly fall apart, forcing her to unleash her long-hidden powers and plunge into the dangerous world of gambling, in order to successfully make it down the aisle.