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[06/14/18 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 14
Updates include: "Star Trek: Discovery" makes another showrunner change; Leah Remini to star in multi-camera pilot for FOX; and Peter Outerbridge tapped for Netflix's "V-Wars."

[06/14/18 - 12:30 PM]
Netflix Teaming with Eddie Murphy on "Dolemite Is My Name!"
Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Tituss Burgess and Da'Vine Joy Randolph also star in the film.

[06/14/18 - 11:47 AM]
Showtime(R) Orders "Black Monday" to Series
Don Cheadle, Andrew Rannells and Regina Hall star in the project, formerly known as "Ball Street," from creators David Caspe and Jordan Cahan.

[06/14/18 - 11:32 AM]
Three-Time Emmy(R) Award Winner Jean Smart Joins Cast of Bravo Media's "Dirty John"
Smart will join Connie Britton and Eric Bana in the scripted anthology series based on the articles and breakout true crime podcast of the same name from Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard.

[06/14/18 - 10:27 AM]
TLC Will Premiere a Full Season of Internet Sensation "Dr. Pimple Popper" on July 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT
The oozingly addictive series will include six, one-hour episodes as viewers follow Dr. Sandra Lee as she treats various eye-catching dermatological problems in hopes of allowing her patients to reclaim their lives, free of disguise and embarrassment.

[06/14/18 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Mindhunter" - The Making of a Serial Killer
Cameron Britton pulls back the curtain to reveal his process as he transforms from nice guy actor into disturbed serial killer Ed Kemper.

[06/14/18 - 10:00 AM]
Video: RuPaul's Drag Race Queens Recap Season 1 of TNT's "Claws"
Watch as these fierce ladies pay homage to the badass women behind the Nail Artisans of Manatee County.

[06/14/18 - 09:34 AM]
Kelly Clarkson to Perform Medley of Hit Songs and Receive "Icon" Award at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards
The award will honor the iconic singer and songwriter for her illustrious career and the influence she has had on the music industry.

[06/14/18 - 09:03 AM]
CNN Original Series, "The 2000s," Premieres Sunday, July 8
The seven-part CNN Original Series explores the cultural and political milestones of the decade.

[06/14/18 - 08:19 AM]
Date Announced for Netflix Sitcom Series Starring Rev Run and Justine Simmons
"All About The Washingtons," originally shot as a pilot presentation for ABC, will premiere Friday, August 10 on the streaming service.

[06/14/18 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX Edges NBC in Tight Demo Race
The premiere of "Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell & Back" sparks FOX to the top spot among adults 18-49.

[06/13/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 13
Updates include: Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins among latest cast in Apple's "Are You Sleeping"; "One Tree Hill" alums to reunite in Lifetime's "The Christmas Contract"; and Comedy Central renews "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle."

[06/13/18 - 04:24 PM]
Paramount Network's "American Woman" Scores Cable's Highest Rated Half-Hour Scripted Series Premiere Since January
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/13/18 - 02:03 PM]
IFC's "Stan Against Evil" Returns with a Giant Moth, Evil Puppets and Loads of Undead Guest Stars
Currently in production in Atlanta, the third season returns with eight all-new episodes on Wednesday, October 31.

[06/13/18 - 12:17 PM]
Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary "This Is A.I." Premiering June 21 on Discovery Channel
The film explores some of the most exciting advances in artificial intelligence and its current and future power to transform disciplines and industries.

[06/13/18 - 11:35 AM]
Witness the Downfall of the Biggest Drug Lord of All Time as "El Chapo" Returns to Univision for Final Season
The 13-episode season will air Monday through Friday at 10:00/9:00c beginning Monday, July 9.

[06/13/18 - 10:17 AM]
"Chopped Grill Masters" Returns This Summer for a New Season with a Hometown Twist
Over five episodes, four top-notch grill masters from Kansas City, Missouri; North Carolina; Memphis, Tennessee; and Texas compete for a cash prize and hometown bragging rights.

[06/13/18 - 09:21 AM]
Exclusive HBO Sports(R) Documentary "Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games," To Receive Special Encore Presentation July 13, 50 Years After the Historic Demonstration in Mexico City
The film debuted on HBO in August 1999, going on to receive a George F. Peabody Award.

[06/13/18 - 09:15 AM]
Brace Yourself for the Baby Drama and Poopy Diaper Trauma as TLC's "Outdaughtered" and "Rattled" Return
Look for both series to air back-to-back beginning Tuesday, July 10 on the cable channel.

[06/13/18 - 09:01 AM]
A Contemporary Body-Swap Story, "Freaky Friday," Will Be Told for a New Generation in a Music-Driven, Comedic Movie Premiering Friday, August 10, on Disney Channel
Cozi Zuehlsdorff and Heidi Blickenstaff star in the music-driven, body-swap comedy about a mother and daughter who, strangely, spend a day in each other's shoes.

[06/13/18 - 08:43 AM]
"Sir Mix-A-Lot's House Remix" Starring the Grammy Award-winning Rap Artist Premieres on DIY Network June 30
"I'm not just a rapper," said Sir Mix-A-Lot. "These days, I'm flipping houses. Seattle is my home, and it's booming. It's a music city, a tech hub and the hottest real estate market in the country."

[06/13/18 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Dominates Competition with "America's Got Talent"
The Peacock cruises to victory among total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/13/18 - 07:40 AM]
VH1 Greenlights New Seasons Of Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" Aftershow
"After ten sickening seasons, the 'Drag Race' phenomenon is just getting started," said executive producer and Emmy(R) Award-winning host RuPaul Charles.

[06/13/18 - 06:33 AM]
E! Delivers One of Its Most Watched Weekends of the Year with "Sex and the City" Anniversary Marathon
E! spins the numbers for Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10.

[06/12/18 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 12
Updates include: James Wolk, Dania Ramirez latest to "Tell Me a Story" at CBS All Access; Jeff Davis to spearhead live action "Aeon Flux" series at MTV; Patrick Walsh to run "The Cool Kids" at FOX.

[06/12/18 - 03:10 PM]
Netflix Announces Three New Unscripted Series
"The Fix," "Westside" and "Sugar Rush" are all on tap from the streaming service.

[06/12/18 - 02:24 PM]
"Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown" Extended on Netflix
The series was scheduled to come off Netflix on June 16 but has since been extended for months to come.

[06/12/18 - 01:16 PM]
"Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" Is Freeform's Biggest Series Debut in Over Two Years
Freeform further spins the numbers for Thursday, June 7.

[06/12/18 - 01:15 PM]
Starz Greenlights Second Season of Critically-Acclaimed Original Series "Vida" from Showrunner Tanya Saracho
The premiere season of the series centered around two Mexican-American sisters from the Eastside of Los Angeles who couldn't be more different or distanced from each other.

[06/12/18 - 12:12 PM]
AXS TV Acquires Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood's Interview Series
"The Ronnie Wood Show" will premiere Wednesday, July 11 with back-to-back episodes at 8:00/7:00c.

[06/12/18 - 10:38 AM]
WGN America Picks Up Two New Series, Showcasing the Light and Dark of Detective Procedurals
Jerry O'Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong and Kristian Bruun star in the lighthearted detective comedy "Carter," while Chris Noth, Leven Ramblin and Danny Pino topline the crime drama "Gone."

[06/12/18 - 10:24 AM]
Netflix Announces Second Season of "B: The Beginning" and Debut Date for "Hilda"
"Hilda" follows the adventures of a fearless blue-haired girl as she travels from her home in a vast magical wilderness full of elves and giants, to the bustling city of Trolberg, where she meets new friends and mysterious creatures who are stranger - and more dangerous - than she ever expected.

[06/12/18 - 10:00 AM]
Nat Geo WILD's "SharkFest" Takes the First Bite This Summer, Featuring an Epic Lineup With Double the Sharks AND Double the Weeks
Nat Geo WILD's supersized sixth annual SharkFest, brought to you by Lexus, premieres Sunday, July 15.

[06/12/18 - 09:59 AM]
Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban to Perform on NBC's Annual "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks(R) Spectacular"
The 42nd annual Macy's 4th of July firework display over the East River will feature an incredible pyrotechnic spectacle, igniting the skyline with more than 75,000 shells, making it Macy's largest firework display since the Millennial Celebration in 2000.

[06/12/18 - 09:30 AM]
Video: Sony Crackle Gets Your Heart Pumping This Summer with Official Trailer for Travis Pastrana's "Action Figures 2"
The sequel to Pastrana's hit 2015 action sports movie "Action Figures" pays homage to old-school action sports videos and highlights extreme human performance.

[06/12/18 - 09:20 AM]
BET Networks Kicks-Off Its Original Movie Franchise with the World Premiere of "We Belong Together" Simulcasting Saturday, July 28 at 8 PM on BET and BET Her
Draya Michele, Elise Neal, Charles Malik Whitfield, Valarie Pettiford and Brian J. White star in the project.

[06/12/18 - 09:05 AM]
Pop TV Orders Original Scripted Comedy "Florida Girls," Featuring Four Women Whose Friendship Triumphs Over Adversity
The series follows a quartet of female friends who are partying under the poverty line while navigating very relatable problems as they try to better their situations.

[06/12/18 - 09:00 AM]
History's New Unscripted Series "In Search Of," Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto, Will Premiere on July 20
Inspired by the iconic 1970s' franchise of the same name, "In Search Of" is an investigative series that delves into all manners of mysterious phenomena throughout the world.

[06/12/18 - 08:43 AM]
Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey Embark on the Ultimate "Comfort Food Tour" on New Food Network Series
"Audiences have come to trust Mark and Fey's palates and abilities to discover the most outrageous and over the top dishes in the country, making them the perfect guides for this deliciously indulgent 'Comfort Food Tour,'" said Courtney White.

[06/12/18 - 08:29 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "The Bachelorette" Reclaim Top Spots
The Alphabet wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/12/18 - 08:06 AM]
Ovation's Summer Programming Is Scorching Hot!
Exploring a wide range of artistic topics, the network will feature cooking with Jamie Oliver, beauty and culture with Rachel Hunter, drama with "The Bletchley Circle" and painting, photography and more with "The Art Show."

[06/12/18 - 07:14 AM]
CBC and Netflix Family Drama "Northern Rescue" Confirms Additional Casting as Production Begins
Amalia Williamson, Spencer MacPherson, Taylor Thorne join series leads William Baldwin and Kathleen Robertson, with guest stars Michelle Nolden, Michael Xavier and Peter MacNeil.

[06/12/18 - 07:02 AM]
Video: "Marvel's Luke Cage" Final Trailer Released - Harlem's Queen Rises and Confronts New Menace
In the final trailer, Mariah Dillard is faced with an imminent and formidable threat to her hold over Harlem - the unstoppable Bushmaster.

[06/11/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 11
Updates include: Amazon confirms potential "The Dark Tower," "The Wheel of Time" adaptations; Beth Behrs moves into "The Neighborhood" at CBS; and Paul Wesley tapped for "Tell Me a Story" from CBS All Access.

[06/11/18 - 12:36 PM]
TBS & TNT Expand the Fan Viewing Experience with Launch of Apps on Xbox One and Smart TVs
The TBS & TNT apps are currently available to Xbox users and will be followed by upcoming launches on additional Smart TVs this month.

[06/11/18 - 12:31 PM]
Netflix Presents "Recovery Boys" - An Original Documentary Directed by Academy Award-Nominee Elaine McMillion Sheldon
In the heart of America's opioid epidemic, four men attempt to reinvent their lives and reenter society after years of drug abuse.

[06/11/18 - 12:26 PM]
Travel Channel Extends "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" Encores to Tuesday Nights Beginning, June 12 at 10 P.M. ET/PT
Fans looking to remember the iconic and trailblazing traveler can catch favorite episodes each Tuesday night through July 3.

[06/11/18 - 11:54 AM]
FremantleMedia North America Partners with Popular Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson on "Dark One," His First Original Concept for Television
"Dark One" will be a dramatic fantasy adventure spotlighting a young man who sees visions of strange and fantastical worlds, which he is told are just hallucinations.

[06/11/18 - 11:31 AM]
Lifetime Continues "Summer Escapes" with New Movies Every Sunday in July
With sizzling new titles, murder, mayhem and even a few cheerleaders, the fun continues all summer long!

[06/11/18 - 10:14 AM]
Video: TNT & R29 Reveal "French Fries" Official Trailer, Latest in "Shatterbox Anthology"
The film explores a young, hip African-American foodie couple's fight to resolve communication problems in a modern marriage of six years, four months and three and a half days.







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[04/02/26 - 12:31 PM]
Paramount+ Greenlights New Reality Series, "Team Moms," Executive Produced by Kim Kardashian and Love Island Producers, ITV
"Team Moms" launches viewers into the world of nationally competitive youth baseball via immersion into the Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona's first and only baseball prep school.

[04/02/26 - 12:01 PM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:44 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:11 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:07 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 11:05 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:58 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 10:31 AM]
Louis C.K. to Headline the Hollywood Bowl May 5 as Part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest
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[04/02/26 - 10:01 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 09:36 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 09:10 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 09:01 AM]
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It was also announced today that Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor will make special appearances throughout the series, offering guidance, wisdom and support when Sofia needs it the most.

[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 08:35 AM]
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[04/02/26 - 08:07 AM]
HBO Max Brings HBO Original Series "Euphoria" to Coachella with First-Ever Series Screening at Festival
The screening will take place Sunday, April 12 at approximately 11:59 p.m. PT in the campgrounds, following the evening's final performance.