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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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[05/11/26 - 02:15 PM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham and Releases First Look Photos
From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.

[05/11/26 - 11:37 AM]
Great American Media Renews Beloved Original Series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" for Season Four
Set in the picturesque town of Brookfield, the series continues to follow the evolving lives of its residents as they navigate love, hardship, and new beginnings together.

[05/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little House on the Prairie" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Independence isn't just a way of life, it's a place to come together.

[05/11/26 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews Global Hit Series "Reacher" for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
The third season reached 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days and stands as the most-watched season on the service since "Fallout" season one over the same timeframe.

[05/11/26 - 10:53 AM]
Viaplay Announces June Slate - Greek Noir Thriller, Acclaimed Nordic Series & Films
New U.S. debuts include "Save Me" and "Black Sands."

[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Prime Video Announces Aaron Paul Joins the Cast of "Fallout" for Season Three
Also announced, Annabel O'Hagan and Dave Register have been upped to series regulars for season three, alongside Frances Turner who was upped to series regular in season two and remains a regular.

[05/11/26 - 10:00 AM]
Keiana Martin Joins ESPN as "SportsCenter" Anchor
Most recently, she served as an on-air host and reporter for CBS Sports, appearing across CBS Sports HQ, "Inside College Basketball" and "Inside College Football" on CBS Sports Network, while also contributing to college football, college basketball and WNBA coverage as a sideline reporter.

[05/11/26 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sweet Magnolias" Season 5 - Official Trailer - Netflix
With wedding bells on the horizon, the Magnolias chase a shared dream, explore the world beyond Serenity, and lift each other up amid a summer of change.

[05/11/26 - 09:30 AM]
NBC Sports Acquires Extra NFL Week 17 Regular-Season Game, to Be Played Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, at 4:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock
With the two Saturday games and "Sunday Night Football" on January 3, NBCUniversal will be home to three Week 17 games as playoff races and positioning become more heated.

[05/11/26 - 09:00 AM]
Versant Expands Programming Slate with New and Returning Scripted, Unscripted, and Live Sports and Events for 2026-27 Season
Newly announced premieres include the return of "The Ark" on July 29 and the debut of "Anna Pigeon" on August 7.