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[05/30/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 30
Updates include: Eden Sher's Sue Heck eyed for "The Middle" spin-off at ABC; Hailee Steinfeld to star in "Dickinson" for Apple; and "Roseanne" producers to discuss continuing without Roseanne Barr.

[05/30/18 - 05:12 PM]
Netflix Renews Korean Original "Busted!" for a Second Season
The 10-episode first season debuted exclusively on Netflix on May 4 with the final two episodes set to be revealed on June 1.

[05/30/18 - 03:56 PM]
Oxygen Shifts "The Price of Duty," "In Defense Of" Premieres to Monday Nights
The newcomers will debut June 11 and June 25 at 8:00/7:00c and 9:00/8:00c, respectively.

[05/30/18 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Netflix Unveils Trailer for Its First Comic Book, "The Magic Order"
This series will be six issues long and will be available for sale in comic stores beginning June 13.

[05/30/18 - 12:04 PM]
Netflix's "Always Be My Maybe" Written by and Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park Starts Production
Nahnatchka Khan is directing the film, which also features Keanu Reeves, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, Karan Soni, Charlyne Yi, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito and Susan Park.

[05/30/18 - 11:04 AM]
History(R) Greenlights TV Documentary "Grant" in Association with Lionsgate from Appian Way and RadicalMedia
The documentary will portray one of the most complex and underappreciated generals and presidents in U.S. history - Ulysses S. Grant.

[05/30/18 - 10:58 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" All-New Friday-Night Interstitial Series Premiering Friday, June 1 on Comedy Central
Each Friday night, "Stupid Questions" will feature Distefano and a new guest out late, catching up, and doing their best to answer stupid questions.

[05/30/18 - 10:53 AM]
Netflix Renews Second Season of "The Rain"
The series will go back into production later this year and will launch in 2019.

[05/30/18 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Documentary Films in Production on Film Examining the Rise and Fall of Theranos, The Multibillion-Dollar Healthcare Technology Company
"This story is a classic example of truth is more dramatic than fiction," says Gibney. "The characters are at once larger-than-life and real."

[05/30/18 - 10:01 AM]
"Our Cartoon President" Returns to Showtime(R) with New Episodes Starting on Sunday, July 15 at 10:30 PM ET/PT
The series averaged over two million weekly viewers in its first 10-episode run.

[05/30/18 - 08:47 AM]
Speed, Style and Performance Power the Return of Velocity's Hit Series "Speed Is the New Black"
Fans can also catch the first two episodes of the new season starting June 13 on MotorTrend.com and the Motor Trend App.

[05/30/18 - 08:45 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "America's Got Talent," "World of Dance" Return on Top for NBC
The Peacock easily wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/30/18 - 08:01 AM]
First Round of Presenters Announced for "The 72nd Annual Tony Awards(R)," Sunday, June 10 on CBS
As previously announced, Tony Award nominees Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban will host the show for the first time.

[05/30/18 - 07:58 AM]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Appear on "The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper" on Thursday, May 31 at 11:30 P.M. ET/PT on Comedy Central
"I'm flattered to have Senator Sanders on our show to sit down and hear what he has to say, then completely disregard it and tell him how it really is," said Klepper.

[05/30/18 - 07:46 AM]
TLC Renews Fan Favorite Series "Trading Spaces"
The series will return for additional episodes this summer as well as another season in 2019.

[05/30/18 - 07:31 AM]
Sundance Now's Gripping New International Thriller "Next of Kin," Set to Make Its U.S. Debut on the Premium Streaming Service on Thursday, June 21st
Archie Punjabi and Jack Davenport star in the six-episode series, which follows whip-smart General Practitioner Mona Shirani (Panjabi) who lives a charmed life at the heart of a loving family in London.

[05/30/18 - 06:01 AM]
Nicki Minaj, Janelle Monae, Migos, H.E.R., and Ella Mai Set to Perform at the "BET Awards" 2018
Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the "BET Awards" 2018 will air live on Sunday, June 24 at 8:00/7:00c from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on BET.

[05/29/18 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, May 29
Updates include: E! cancels "The Arrangement" after two seasons; Netflix on track to pick up Hulu's "Locke & Key"; and Andrew Lincoln reportedly to exit AMC's "The Walking Dead."

[05/29/18 - 03:39 PM]
Go Inside the Police Investigation with TV One's New True Crime Series "ATL Homicide" Premiering Monday, July 9 at 10 P.M. ET/9C
Veteran homicide detectives David Quinn and Vince Velazquez of Atlanta PD have stories - and they're sharing some of the grittiest of them all.

[05/29/18 - 01:00 PM]
Freeform's "Famous in Love" Grows to New Season Highs for the 3rd Time in 5 Weeks
Freeform further spins the numbers for Wednesday, May 23.

[05/29/18 - 11:03 AM]
Uma Thurman to Star in Netflix Supernatural Drama "Chambers"
Thurman plays the mother of a heart donor who forges a hesitant relationship with the young recipient only to find out her daughter may not be as dead as she thought.

[05/29/18 - 10:46 AM]
ABC Cancels "Roseanne" Over Barr's "Abhorrent, Repugnant" Twitter Statement
Channing Dungey, president, ABC Entertainment, issued a statement this morning about the news.

[05/29/18 - 10:11 AM]
Video: "Snowfall" - Season 2: Official Trailer
The series returns Thursday, July 19 at 10:00/9:00c on FX.

[05/29/18 - 09:05 AM]
HBO Sports(R) Presents "Courtside at the NBA Finals," Unprecedented Special Capturing Sights and Sounds of the Finals, Debuting Tuesday, June 19, Exclusively on HBO
Debuting just days after the conclusion of the 72nd edition of The Finals, the show will provide viewers with a unique and unprecedented inside look at the NBA's championship series.

[05/29/18 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: Stanley Cup Finals Open on Top for NBC
The Peacock leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/29/18 - 07:11 AM]
"2018 CMT Music Awards" Adds Backstreet Boys, Carrie Underwood, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean and Little Big Town to Already-Impressive Performance Lineup
Last week, the first round of "2018 CMT Music Awards" performers were announced including Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt.

[05/28/18 - 10:32 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Claims Demo Crown for FOX
The network tops the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[05/28/18 - 07:13 AM]
ESPN Matches Its Highest-Rated NBA Game Ever with 9.1 Metered Market Rating for Eastern Conference Finals Game 7
ESPN spins the numbers for Sunday, May 27.

[05/27/18 - 11:10 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Tops Demos with MLB Coverage
The network wins the low key race among adults 18-49 last night.

[05/26/18 - 12:13 PM]
ESPN's Most-Watched NBA Conference Finals Game 6 Since 2012
ESPN spins the numbers for Friday, May 25.

[05/26/18 - 08:20 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Shares Demo Crown
The Eye splits the adults 18-49 honors with NBC and ABC.

[05/25/18 - 11:09 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 25
Updates include: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announces fourth season pickup of "The Expanse"; Barbara Boxer to "Run" for FX; and Mick Betancourt joins Syfy's "Deadly Class" as co-showrunner.

[05/25/18 - 12:57 PM]
E!'s "Total Bellas" Delivers Series High in P18-34 and W18-34 for Season Three Premiere
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, May 20.

[05/25/18 - 08:24 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demos with "The Last Days of Michael Jackson" Special
The two-hour special powers the Alphabet to an adults 18-49 victory last night.

[05/25/18 - 08:01 AM]
Alyson Hannigan, Connie Ray, Todd Stashwick, Taylor Ortega, Ciara Wilson And Erika Tham Join The Cast Of The Live-Action "Kim Possible" Disney Channel Original Movie
Hannigan will play the role of brain surgeon Dr. Ann Possible (aka Mom Possible) and Ray will play grandmother Nana Possible.

[05/25/18 - 07:40 AM]
Keith Olbermann to Expand Multi-Faceted ESPN Role
Olbermann will combine select studio assignments with on-site opportunities, including calling the radio play-by-play with analyst Jim Bowden for Astros at Yankees on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio.

[05/25/18 - 05:51 AM]
Red Nose Day Raises Over $42 Million to End Child Poverty, Top Talent Turns It on for NBC's Night of Themed Programming & Live Special
The campaign has now raised over $42 million for children who need it most in America and around the world - totaling more than $145 million in the campaign's first four years in the U.S.

[05/24/18 - 11:08 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 24
Updates include: Lesley Ann Warren, Max Ehrich cast in Lifetime's "American Princess"; P.J. Byrne books return trip to "Big Little Lies"; and Janine Sherman Barrois, Michelle Nader ink overall deals with Warner Bros. Television.

[05/24/18 - 03:42 PM]
MTV Heats Up Summer with the Return of "Floribama Shore"
The 14-episode run will feature original cast members Jeremiah Buoni, Codi Butts, Kortni Gilson, Aimee Hall, Kirk Medas, Nilsa Prowant, Candace Rice and Gus Smyrnios.

[05/24/18 - 02:40 PM]
ABC Moves Up to No. 2 in 2017-18 for Its Most Competitive Season in 10 Years
ABC further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/24/18 - 02:36 PM]
Shining, Gleaming, Streaming, Flaxen, Waxen "Hair Live!" Is NBC's Next Musical Event
Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who have executive produced each of NBC's live musicals since "The Sound of Music" revived this innovative programming genre, will executive produce the telecast.

[05/24/18 - 01:12 PM]
Netflix Re-Teaming with Dee Rees for "The Last Thing He Wanted"
The story is based on the 1996 novel by Joan Didion and centers on hardscrabble journalist Elena McMahon who finds herself on dangerous ground as the Iran Contra Affair's arms for drugs plot reaches its tipping point.

[05/24/18 - 12:31 PM]
NBC Entertainment Podcast Network Debuts with Fan Favorites "American Ninja Warrior" and "The Good Place"
Hosted by "The Good Place" guest-star Marc Evan Jackson, "The Good Place - The Podcast" debuts Friday, June 1.

[05/24/18 - 12:30 PM]
"Young & Hungry" Returns for "The Last Bite" with a Two Episode Season Premiere, on Wednesday, June 20
The final season sees Gabi and Josh happily together and in love, but now navigating their new status as a full-fledged couple.

[05/24/18 - 11:54 AM]
CBS Is America's Most-Watched Network in 2017-2018 Across Primetime, Daytime and Late Night
CBS further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[05/24/18 - 10:30 AM]
"Baskets" Renewed for a Fourth Season on FX
"'Baskets' continues to deliver thanks to the dream creative team led by Jonathan Krisel and Zach Galifianakis, and we couldn't be happier to order a fourth season to air next year," Eric Schrier said.

[05/24/18 - 10:03 AM]
Showtime(R) to Air Uninterrupted "Twin Peaks" Emmy(R) FYC Marathon on Saturday, June 2
In addition, all parts are also available to subscribers on multiple television and streaming providers' devices, websites and applications and their free On Demand channels.

[05/24/18 - 10:00 AM]
Ben Stiller, Lauren Graham, Anne Hathaway, Connie Britton, Minnie Driver, Olivia Munn and Retta Join "The Red Nose Day Special"
As previously announced, Jack Black, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Bell, Kelly Clarkson, Julia Roberts, Ed Sheeran, Marlon Wayans, Sean Hayes, Zooey Deschanel, Tony Hale, Sasheer Zamata, Jane Lynch, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Matt Iseman and Jack McBrayer will also participate in the special.

[05/24/18 - 09:29 AM]
CMT Reveals New Summer Programming Slate
"Bachelorette Weekend," premiering Thursday, August 2, follows the staff of Bach Weekend, a Nashville-based company specializing in creating once-in-a-lifetime bachelor/bachelorette experiences for would-be brides and grooms celebrating their final fling before the ring.

[05/24/18 - 09:05 AM]
Pop Superstar Meghan Trainor to Perform on The 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
Trainor joins the RDMA line-up of previously announced performers Charlie Puth and Maddie Poppe.







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[05/07/26 - 08:00 AM]
Prime Video's "We Were Liars" Casts Six New Series Regulars for Season Two
Josh Dallas, Costa D'Angelo, Parker Lapaine, Peyton List, Elysia Roorbach and Madison Wolfe are among the latest additions.

[05/07/26 - 07:01 AM]
NBC Sports' 2026 Notre Dame Football Schedule Headlined by Primetime Games Against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, Miami, Michigan State, and SMU
Notre Dame opens its season with its 2026 Shamrock Series game against Wisconsin on Sunday, September 6, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers.

[05/07/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Survival of the Thickest" The Final Season - Official Teaser - Netflix
She's going out in style. The final season premieres July 2, only on Netflix.

[05/07/26 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Alice and Steve" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[05/07/26 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "I Will Find You" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive - and must break out of prison to find out the truth.

[05/07/26 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix to Bring First Looks at "Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory" Film, Upcoming Anime Slate Including "The One Piece", and Jason Reitman & Gil Kenan for "Ghostbusters" Series to Annecy Festival
Netflix returns to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with a genre-spanning line-up of films and series featuring visionary filmmakers, as well as up-and-coming talent.

[05/07/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: Fear Takes Hold in New Trailer for Apple TV's Psychological Thriller "Cape Fear"
Fear will take hold this summer when the 10-episode limited series makes its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026 on Apple TV.

[05/07/26 - 02:01 AM]
Video: "Untold UK: Jamie Vardy" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From part-time footballer to Premier League legend, this is the story of Jamie Vardy's unprecedented path and his rise to the top against all odds.

[05/07/26 - 01:55 AM]
Video: "Kartavya" - Official Trailer - Netflix
With his family's safety at stake and menacing threats closing in, a police officer must decide how far he'll go to uphold his duty.

[05/06/26 - 08:33 PM]
Shane Gillis' "Tires" Races Back to Netflix with Season 3 on August 13, 2026
Shane Gillis, John McKeever and Steve Gerben broke the news live during the "Netflix Is a Joke Fest Presents: Bill Simmons with the Creators of Tires" event at The Wiltern.

[05/06/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Teach You a Lesson" - Official Teaser - Netflix
When respect collapses in schools, unconventional inspectors arrive to set things right - with sharp, no-nonsense lessons you won't find in textbooks.

[05/06/26 - 02:01 PM]
FOX Hits the Road with Return of Beloved Global Sensation "Highway to Heaven"
Slated to debut during the 2027-28 season, the series will introduce longtime fans and a new generation to the franchise's timeless themes of compassion, humanity, and second chances.

[05/06/26 - 01:31 PM]
Apple TV Lands "Disavowed," New Action Thriller Starring and Executive Produced by James Marsden
Marsden will play legendary CIA Case Officer Brad Griffin, who is abruptly fired in the middle of a global hunt for an elusive assassin responsible for killing his colleague.

[05/06/26 - 12:02 PM]
Oscar Isaac Is Hitting the Casino in Martin Scorsese's New Vegas Series
The Netflix series hails from showrunners/executive producers/writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who are no strangers to the world of gambling.

[05/06/26 - 11:34 AM]
FOX Sports, Big Machine Racing Productions and Chassy Media Announce "Bobby Rahal: True American Racer" Premiering May 8 on FS1
The compelling new documentary celebrates the life and legacy of Bobby Rahal, one of American motorsports' most legendary champions.