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[01/18/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 18
Updates include: Hulu cancels Sean Penn-led "The First"; NBC orders two single-camera comedy pilots; and Ashley Thomas, Rick Gomez bound for ABC's "NYPD Blue" sequel series.

[01/18/19 - 05:27 PM]
CBS to Double Up on "Fam" This Coming Thursday, January 24
Look for original episodes at both 8:30/7:30c and 9:30/8:30c.

[01/18/19 - 02:51 PM]
Aubrey Plaza Hosts the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards
The 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards will air live exclusively on IFC at 2:00 pm PT/ 5:00 pm ET on Saturday, February 23.

[01/18/19 - 12:28 PM]
New Entertainment Network Cleo TV Debuts on Saturday, January 19 with Aspirational Lifestyle Programming for Millennial Women of Color
As previously announced, Cleo TV will be broadly distributed on Comcast Xfinity.

[01/18/19 - 11:28 AM]
BYUtv Announces Winter 2019 Premieres
The upcoming premieres of three reality series celebrate generosity and giving back to others.

[01/18/19 - 11:09 AM]
Watch Season 1 of "Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television*" for Free on YouTube Until February 13, 2019
Said stunt is in anticipation of the show's second season launch on January 30.

[01/18/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Big Brother: Celebrity Edition" Returns with Multiplatform Coverage
"Celebrity Big Brother After Dark" premieres on Pop on Tuesday, January 22 (12:00-3:00 AM, ET/PT) with continuous live, late night coverage seven nights a week leading into the finale.

[01/18/19 - 10:56 AM]
All-New "Unsolved Mysteries" Coming to Netflix as a Global Original Documentary Series
This modern take on the classic series will maintain the chilling feeling viewers loved about the original, while also telling the stories through the lens of a premium Netflix documentary series.

[01/18/19 - 10:50 AM]
Video: Trailer - Hulu Original Comedy "PEN15"
All 10 episodes will premiere Friday, February 8, only on Hulu.

[01/18/19 - 10:43 AM]
First Look of Nicole Maines as the DC Character "Dreamer"
The costume will be first glimpsed on the January 27 episode of "Supergirl."

[01/18/19 - 10:30 AM]
Video: Showtime Debuts Official Poster and New Video for Upcoming Late-Night Series "Desus & Mero"
The network's first ever weekly late-night talk show will premiere on Thursday, February 21 at 11:00/10:00c and air on Thursday nights from New York City.

[01/18/19 - 10:02 AM]
History to Premiere Eight-Part Event "Jesus: His Life" on Monday, March 25
Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different biblical figures, all of whom played a pivotal role in Jesus' life including Joseph, John the Baptist, Mary Mother of Jesus, Caiaphas, Judas Iscariot, Pontius Pilate, Mary Magdalene and Peter.

[01/18/19 - 09:16 AM]
Video: New Trailer Released - truTV Season 2 of "At Home with Amy Sedaris"
This season, Sedaris welcomes an impressive list of guest stars, including: Rose Byrne, Matthew Broderick, Justin Theroux, Susan Sarandon, Gillian Jacobs, Juliette Lewis, Ellie Kemper, Fred Armisen, Michael Shannon and more!

[01/18/19 - 09:00 AM]
Showtime Documentary Films Acquires North American Rights to Sacha Jenkins' "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men" Ahead of Sundance Film Festival Premiere
The first two episodes of the series will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on Monday, January 28, and the full series will air on Showtime later this spring.

[01/18/19 - 08:15 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Tops Viewers, Splits Demos with ABC
The Alphabet's "A Million Little Things" gets a boost behind "Grey's Anatomy" on its new night.

[01/17/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 17
Updates include: Fabien Frankel to lead ABC's "NYPD Blue" sequel series; Peter Sarsgaard to star in "Interrogation" at CBS All Access; and Daniel Zovatto scores role in Showtime's "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels."

[01/17/19 - 01:07 PM]
Netflix Reveals "You," "Sex Education" Each Viewed by 40 Million Members; Spanish Language "Elite" Draws 20 Million
Said details mark another rare release of viewership data by the streaming service.

[01/17/19 - 12:30 PM]
Freeform Sets "A Stage for Everyone" at Second Annual Freeform Summit on March 28 in Hollywood
This year, the theme for the event will be a reimagined beauty pageant, providing "a stage for everyone" to have a voice, be ambassadors of change and tell stories that matter.

[01/17/19 - 12:15 PM]
Animal Planet's "The Zoo" Continues to Deliver an All-Access and Exclusive Look at the Bronx Zoo
This season the unscripted docuseries will feature animals and staff at all five Wildlife Conservation Society parks in New York City - the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and New York Aquarium.

[01/17/19 - 12:01 PM]
Golden Globe Winner "The Kominsky Method" Returns for Season 2!
Season two will consist of eight episodes and production is slated to begin late January in Los Angeles.

[01/17/19 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix's Holiday Original Film "Let It Snow" Rounds Out Casting
When a once-in-century snowstorm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, several high school seniors discover unexpected opportunities as well as complications that test their friendships, love lives, and aspirations for the future.

[01/17/19 - 10:32 AM]
Nickelodeon's Brand-New Purr-fectly Magical Animated Series, "Rainbow Butterfly Unicorn Kitty," Premieres Sunday, Jan. 27, at 11:30 A.M. (ET/PT)
Created and produced by Funrise, the series follows the comedic adventures of a spirited kitty named Felicity who possesses special transformative powers.

[01/17/19 - 09:32 AM]
Viceland to Go Live Four Nights a Week - "Vice Live" Slated to Premiere February 25
The nightly show will be centered by a panel of sharp, funny, pop-culture-obsessed polymath panelists, each with their own distinct and authentic points of view.

[01/17/19 - 09:13 AM]
EPIX(R) Presents Feature Documentary "Laurel Canyon"
The feature-length documentary, due in late 2019, will pull back the curtain on a mythical world and provide an up-close look at the lives of the musicians who inhabited it.

[01/17/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: IFC Releases First Trailer for the Highly-Anticipated Return of the Emmy(R)-Nominated "Documentary Now!"
This season's all-star line-up of guest stars includes Cate Blanchett, Michael Keaton, Owen Wilson, Michael C. Hall, John Mulaney, Taran Killam, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Bobby Moynihan, Natasha Lyonne, Paula Pell, Richard Kind, James Urbaniak and more.

[01/17/19 - 09:05 AM]
TNT Sets Cast for Ridley Scott's "Raised by Wolves"
The sci-fi series centers on two androids tasked with raising human children on a mysterious virgin planet.

[01/17/19 - 08:12 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Top Demos
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown for the third consecutive week.

[01/17/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: New Trailer for Steven Soderbergh's "High Flying Bird" Starring Andre Holland and Zazie Beetz
The film will debut Friday, February 8 exclusively on Netflix.

[01/17/19 - 07:55 AM]
Longtime Rivals Duff Goldman and Buddy Valastro Battle in the Ultimate Baking Brawl on Food Network's New Series "Buddy vs. Duff"
The six-week competition will challenge every aspect of what it means to be a true pastry artist and cake master.

[01/17/19 - 06:30 AM]
First Round of Grammy Performers Announced
Taking the stage will be current nominees Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle Monáe and Kacey Musgraves.

[01/17/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Dubs February "Unconditional Love" Month
Programming highlights include the return of "When Calls the Heart" and "Meet the Peetes" on Sunday, February 24.

[01/16/19 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 16
Updates include: Julia Roberts won't return to Amazon's "Homecoming"; January Jones cast in Netflix's "Spinning Out"; and CBS gives pilot order to "The Story of Us."

[01/16/19 - 01:48 PM]
Video: "Happy!" - Season 2 Official Trailer - Syfy
The next insane season premieres Wednesday, March 27 on the cable channel.

[01/16/19 - 12:15 PM]
Showtime Documentary Films Announces Docu-Series About Mythical Music Producer Rick Rubin
A work-in-progress will screen at SXSW in Austin in March.

[01/16/19 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Renews Hit Alternative Series "Ellen's Game of Games" for Third Season
The series launched one year ago and ranked as the #1 new alternative show of the 2017-18 season in 18-49 and total viewers.

[01/16/19 - 10:44 AM]
Video: "Better Things" - Season 3: Official Trailer - FX
As previously announced, the series returns Thursday, February 28 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/16/19 - 10:33 AM]
The Devastating Truth Behind America's Most Vicious Serial Murderer Is Exposed in New Investigation Discovery Special "BTK: A Killer Among Us"
The two-hour special premieres Sunday, February 17 at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[01/16/19 - 10:31 AM]
Antonio Campos Star-Studded Midwestern Gothic "The Devil All the Time" Heads to Netflix
The film stars Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson, Bill Skarsgard, Eliza Scanlen and Gabriel Ebert.

[01/16/19 - 10:02 AM]
Steve Carell, Greg Daniels and Howard Klein Reunite for Netflix Original Comedy Series "Space Force"
The workplace comedy is centered around the people tasked with creating a sixth branch of the armed services... Space Force.

[01/16/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: WGN America Unveils February 27 Premiere Date and First Trailer for Crime Drama "Gone"
Chris Noth, Leven Rambin and Danny Pino star in the 12-part limited series.

[01/16/19 - 09:25 AM]
AT&T Audience Network Announces Upcoming Original Programming Dates
Look for "Undeniable with Dan Patrick" on January 30 and "You Me Her" on April 9.

[01/16/19 - 09:00 AM]
"Deadly Class" Viewed by 2.7MM Ahead of Tonight's Series Premiere on Syfy
On December 20, the cast and creators took to social media to share the new 10-part series' premiere episode which was available commercial-free via Syfy On Demand, online at Syfy.com, and the Syfy and USA apps.

[01/16/19 - 08:53 AM]
HGTV Orders 70 New Episodes of Its Popular Fantasy Lifestyle Series
"Caribbean Life," "Island Life" and "Mexico Life" will join the previously announced pick-up of "Mediterranean Life."

[01/16/19 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos with "This Is Us" Return
The Peacock leads the night among adults 18-49 while CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/16/19 - 08:03 AM]
Video: "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Final Episodes - Official Trailer - Netflix
Look for the show's swan song on Friday, January 25.

[01/16/19 - 07:06 AM]
MTV's "The Challenge: War of the Worlds" Returns on Wednesday, February 6th
34 competitors from around the globe will battle their way through the most grueling, physical and mental challenges for their share of the $1 million prize.

[01/16/19 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces "Grammy(R) Red Carpet Live," A Live Entertainment Special Hosted by Nancy O'Dell, Kevin Frazier, Keltie Knight and Eve, to Be Broadcast Feb. 10
The team will have the red carpet covered to discuss the hottest fashion trends and get the inside scoop.

[01/16/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Kicks Off 2019 with Must Solve Sundays
"Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness" kicks things off this Sunday, January 20 on the cable channel.

[01/15/19 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, January 15
Updates include: Syfy cancels its anthology series "Channel Zero"; Matt Walsh to lead ABC's "Happy Accident"; and Li Jun Li cast in Netflix's "Wu Assassins."

[01/15/19 - 01:40 PM]
Bravo Media Goes South of the Border When New Series "Mexican Dynasties" Premieres Tuesday, February 26 at 10PM ET/PT
Three family dynasties whose fortunes stem from the entertainment, beverage and luxury car industries, respectively, offer a glimpse into the multilayered, complex culture found in Mexico.







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[11/15/24 - 09:01 AM]
Video: Kylie Cantrall Is Back as Red in New Music Video "Red Christmas" Available Now on Disney+ and YouTube
Cantrall originated the character in this summer's smash hit Disney Original movie "Descendants: The Rise of Red," becoming Disney+'s most-watched Live Action Original Movie since "Hocus Pocus 2" with over 33 million views in just 12 weeks.

[11/15/24 - 09:00 AM]
AMC Networks' "Best Christmas Ever" Returns with Month-Long Celebration of the Holidays Beginning November 30
With over 550 hours of holiday programming, AMC's jolly lineup has something for everyone in the family.

[11/15/24 - 08:31 AM]
The Country Music Association and ABC Celebrate Country Music's Biggest Night with Special Programming Leading Into "The 58th Annual CMA Awards"
Country music fans will have a front-row seat to their favorite country music stars starting this weekend.

[11/15/24 - 08:04 AM]
ABC News Announces Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Special Hosted by Luke Bryan Ahead of the 2024 CMA Awards
"Vegas Lights & Country Nights: Countdown to the CMA Awards - A Special Edition of 20/20" will air Tuesday, November 19, at 10:01 p.m. EST on ABC.

[11/15/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The New York Times Presents: Weight of the World" - Official Teaser - FX
As GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic soar in popularity for weight loss, this film follows three people on their own GLP-1 journeys and explores how decades of diet culture and society's relentless pursuit of thinness paved the way for their rise.

[11/15/24 - 05:31 AM]
Conan O'Brien to Host 97th Oscars
"America demanded it, and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," said O'Brien.

[11/15/24 - 03:02 AM]
Video: "Seven Doors" - Main Trailer - Netflix
All hail the king. "Seven Doors" will open December 13. Only on Netflix.

[11/15/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "1992" - Official Trailer - Netflix Spain
An enraged serial killer, mysteriously linked to Expo 92 in Seville, burns his victims alive in this series directed by Álex de la Iglesia.

[11/14/24 - 02:02 PM]
Video: "Second Chance Stage" - Official Trailer - Max
Your dream is waiting. "Second Chance Stage" premieres November 28 on Max.

[11/14/24 - 01:23 PM]
Video: Paramount+ with Showtime Presents Key Art and All-New Featurette Revealed for Showtime's "The Agency"
The highly-anticipated espionage political thriller features a star-studded cast, including 2x Academy Award nominee Michael Fassbender and series regulars Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, John Magaro, Alex Reznik, Andrew Brooke, Harriet Sansom Harris, India Fowler, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Reza Brojerdi and Richard Gere.

[11/14/24 - 12:41 PM]
Celebrity Heroes Take On Superstar Villains in Quest to Conquer the Kitchen in "Worst Cooks in America Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains"
Returning mentor Chef Jeff Mauro welcomes newcomer Chef Antonia Lofaso to transform these culinary disasters into cooking masters with each leading their own team of meal-making misfits.

[11/14/24 - 11:14 AM]
Reality Legends and Rookies Face Off Against a New Banker When NBC's "Deal or No Deal Island" Season 2 Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 8 P.M. ET/PT
Joe Manganiello returns as host and the Banker's ultimate game master.

[11/14/24 - 10:23 AM]
National Geographic Documentary Films' Family-Friendly "Blink" to Debut Dec. 16 and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
The feature documentary from directors Edmund Stenson and Oscar and BAFTA Award-winner Daniel Roher was released in over 250 theaters across the U.S. and Canada by Walt Disney Studios in October.

[11/14/24 - 10:12 AM]
Acorn TV's Fan-Favorite Crime Drama, "The Chelsea Detective," Returns with an All-New Christmas Special Monday, December 16
The Christmas Special serves as the first episode of the series' third season, which is comprised of four 90-minute episodes.

[11/14/24 - 09:04 AM]
Winter Specials and Women in Crime: BritBox's December Lineup Features Sophie Turner-Led "Joan" and Exclusive Holiday Programming
Plus: BritBox to cap the year with Christmas specials from fan-favorites "Sister Boniface Mysteries," "Death in Paradise," "Peep Show" and more.