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[01/25/19 - 11:38 PM]
Development Update: Friday, January 25
Updates include: NBC gives green light to Bradley Whitford-led comedy pilot; CBS orders drama pilots "Nancy," "Under the Bridge"; and HBO's "The Outsider" fills out its cast.

[01/25/19 - 02:30 PM]
CBS Renews Three Hit Freshman Series for 2019-2020 Season
"FBI," "The Neighborhood" and "Magnum P.I." will all return to the network next year for a second season.

[01/25/19 - 01:02 PM]
"The Other Two" Series Premiere Delivers 2.25 Million Total Viewers for Comedy Central, Including Streaming and Replays
Comedy Central further spins the numbers for the series to date.

[01/25/19 - 12:01 PM]
Crimes of Love and Passion Are Unleashed in Investigation Discovery's New Series "Heart of Darkness"
The six-part series launches Saturday, February 9 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/25/19 - 10:05 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Official Trailer for Sacha Jenkins' "Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men" Ahead of Sundance Film Festival Premiere
The full series will air on Showtime later this spring.

[01/25/19 - 10:01 AM]
Nickelodeon Premiering New Seasons of "Crashletes" and "The Dude Perfect Show" in February
Both shows are created by Rob Dyrdek and Shane Nickerson of Superjacket Productions.

[01/25/19 - 10:01 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Season Two of the Live-Action Comedy "Coop & Cami Ask the World"
New episodes from season one, which launched last October, will continue to air on Saturdays (10:30-11:00 A.M. EST) on Disney Channel and in the DisneyNOW app.

[01/25/19 - 09:31 AM]
MTV Greenlights "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D & Vinny"
Slated to premiere later this year, MTV's new dating-competition show gives 20 contestants the chance to win the hearts of "Jersey Shore Family Vacation's" iconic duo.

[01/25/19 - 09:03 AM]
"Song of Parkland," Telling the Story of Drama Students Who Harness the Power of the Arts to Heal Themselves and Their Community in the Wake of Tragedy, Debuts Feb. 7 on HBO
The touching documentary debuts one year after the attack.

[01/25/19 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Demo Race with "Grey's Anatomy"
The Alphabet tops the night among adults 18-49 while a repeat heavy CBS is the most-watched network.

[01/25/19 - 08:00 AM]
Netflix Orders Limited Drama Series "Behind Her Eyes"
Steve Lightfoot is behind the six-episode series.

[01/25/19 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for Chiwetel Ejiofor's Directorial Debut - "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind"
Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

[01/24/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, January 24
Updates include: FOX greenlights a pair of comedy pilots; Netflix eyes "Resident Evil" TV series; and NBC orders new pilot for "Friends-in-Law" comedy.

[01/24/19 - 02:33 PM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Tone Bell: Can't Cancel This"
The one-hour special premieres Friday, February 22 at 10:00/9:00c.

[01/24/19 - 02:26 PM]
USA Network Announces Pickup of "Briarpatch" Starring Rosario Dawson
Briarpatch follows Allegra Dill (Dawson), a dogged investigator returning to her border-town Texas home after her sister is murdered.

[01/24/19 - 02:26 PM]
Video: MTV's "The Challenge: War of the Worlds" First Look Trailer
The franchise returns on its new night, Wednesday, February 6 at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/24/19 - 01:43 PM]
YouTube Greenlights Second Season of Hit Comedy Series from Creator Liza Koshy "Liza on Demand"
The eight-episode, half-hour series will begin production this spring and debut on YouTube Premium in 2019.

[01/24/19 - 12:00 PM]
Love Is All Around as ABC Celebrates With Valentine's Day-Themed Holiday Programming
Two classic Charlie Brown specials, "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" and "A Charlie Brown Valentine," also return for the holiday.

[01/24/19 - 11:31 AM]
"MasterChef Junior" Season Seven Kicks Off with 24 Pint-Sized Home Cooks
Kicking off its seventh season, the series gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of fun, mouth-watering challenges.

[01/24/19 - 11:25 AM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer for New Season of Hit Dance Drama "Step Up: High Water"
The second season of "Step Up: High Water" will debut on YouTube Premium on March 20.

[01/24/19 - 10:42 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ru-veals New Cast for Epic 11th Season
The newest queens vying for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" were introduced via a VH1 YouTube Live hosted by Olympic medalist Adam Rippon and season 10 winner Aquaria.

[01/24/19 - 10:40 AM]
Animal Planet Greenlights Second Season of "Crikey! It's the Irwins"
The announcement was made on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" last night.

[01/24/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "She-Ra and the Princesses of Power" - Season 2 Announcement
The animated series returns to Netflix on Friday, April 26.

[01/24/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "The Boys" - Official Teaser - Prime Video
The series centers on a group of vigilantes known informally as "The Boys," who set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than their blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

[01/24/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS Announces "The World's Best" Experts from Around the Globe
The group of celebrated international experts will, along with American judges Drew Barrymore, RuPaul Charles and Faith Hill, help determine via vote who ultimately wins the new global competition series.

[01/24/19 - 09:57 AM]
NBC to Launch Its New Midseason Comedy "Abby's" on Thursday, March 28
The series is shot outdoors in front of a live studio audience, the first time a multi-camera comedy has done so.

[01/24/19 - 09:45 AM]
TV One's True Crime Mondays Returns with New Episodes of Fan Favorites "Fatal Attraction" and "For My Man" Premiering Monday, January 28
Every Monday, the network's fan favorite one-hour series crime franchise "Fatal Attraction" delves into real-life stories of criminal acts committed under the guise of love and the tragic consequences that turn deadly.

[01/24/19 - 09:21 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents "Seduced by Evil" on Saturday, February 9 at 8PM ET/PT
"Seduced by Evil" delves into the world of the wickedly smart and dangerously evil Derek Alldred, a criminal mastermind who sought out relationships with unsuspecting women and entangled them in a web of lies to deplete their savings and support his fabricated life.

[01/24/19 - 09:12 AM]
AMC Renews "Ride with Norman Reedus" for a Fourth Season
In addition, the entire third season will be available early to AMC Premiere customers on Friday, February 8.

[01/24/19 - 09:05 AM]
Christopher Meloni & Elizabeth Reaser to Guest Star in "The Handmaid's Tale"
Commander Winslow (Meloni) is a powerful and magnetic Commander who hosts the Waterfords on an important trip.

[01/24/19 - 09:00 AM]
Season Four of E!'s Hit Series "Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry" Returns Thursday, February 21st at 8PM ET/PT
Guests this season include Sofia Vergara, Rebel Wilson, Howie Mandel, Karamo Brown, Carson Kressley, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Anne Heche, Jill Zarin, Kenya Moore and more.

[01/24/19 - 08:37 AM]
Netflix Finds Its "Tall Girl" for Feature Film Lead Role in Ava Michelle
The film captures the tone of the classic John Hughes movies, while exploring the nuanced and delicate relationships that make high school challenging, frustrating, memorable, and uplifting.

[01/24/19 - 08:30 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Umbrella Academy" on Netflix
The trailer features an exclusive cover of "Hazy Shade of Winter" by "The Umbrella Academy" comic book creator and former My Chemical Romance lead vocalist Gerard Way.

[01/24/19 - 08:15 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Masked Singer" Rises in Latest FOX Victory
The network leads the night among adults 18-49 for the fourth consecutive week.

[01/24/19 - 07:49 AM]
Family and Food Are the Main Ingredients on Food Network's New Culinary Competition "Family Food Showdown," Hosted by Valerie Bertinelli
In each episode, two families are pitted against each other in three rounds of challenges designed to test their cooking skills, recipes and family dynamics.

[01/24/19 - 07:13 AM]
Let's Be Frank - "F Is for Family" Renewed for Season 4!
The animated series will return with its 10-episode fourth season next year.

[01/24/19 - 06:30 AM]
Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus, H.E.R. and Red Hot Chili Peppers Added to the Lineup for "The 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
They join previously announced performers Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Dan + Shay, Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Janelle MonĂ¡e and Kacey Musgraves.

[01/24/19 - 05:01 AM]
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas and Fiona Shaw CBE Join the Cast of "Fleabag"
"Fleabag" is back for a second bite, and this time she is going toe to toe with the man upstairs.

[01/24/19 - 02:02 AM]
Netflix Mandarin Original Series "Triad Princess" Kicks Off Production
The brand new pairing of Jasper Liu and Eugenie Liu already stirred discussion among fans before production even started.

[01/24/19 - 01:56 AM]
Netflix Announces "Dear Ex" - Original Mandarin Film to Stream on Netflix Globally February 1
The all-star cast, including Roy Chiu, Ying-Xuan Hsieh, Spark Chen and Joseph Huang, brings to the screen a story of diverse and sometimes conflicting family values in a refreshing and fascinating way that marks a departure from conventional Mandarin films.

[01/23/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 23
Updates include: The CW orders four pilots, including "Riverdale," "Jane the Virgin" spin-offs; Kate Winslet to star in HBO's "Mare of Easttown"; and JoAnna Garcia Swisher cast in ABC's "Happy Accident."

[01/23/19 - 05:30 PM]
Netflix to Bring "Queer Eye" to Japan
The Fab Five will bring their expertise to Tokyo, working with local tastemakers to make-better a new group of heroes, while they learn and experience Japanese cuisine, fashion, design, grooming and culture firsthand.

[01/23/19 - 02:38 PM]
Video: History(R) Unveils First Tease Promo of Mark Hamill in Season Two of Drama Series "Knightfall"
The spot will air this evening during the network's hit drama "Vikings."

[01/23/19 - 12:34 PM]
Bravo Media's "Summer House" Gets Hot This Winter with Its Premiere on Monday, March 4 at 10PM ET/PT
Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard, and Danielle Olivera are joined by Hannah Berner, Paige DeSorbo and Jordan Verroi as they embark on a journey of endless fun, drama and hook-ups.

[01/23/19 - 12:11 PM]
TLC's "Counting On" Returns for Its Fourth Season, Bringing Fans Back Into the Duggar-Seewald-Vuolo Homes for the Family's Most Intimate Highs and Heartbreaks
New episodes kick off Monday, February 11 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[01/23/19 - 11:21 AM]
First Look at Jon Cryer as Lex Luthor
He'll make his debut in the "Supergirl" episode entitled "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" airing on Sunday, March 17.

[01/23/19 - 11:03 AM]
Ramy Youssef to Headline His First Stand-Up Comedy Special for HBO
To be taped before a live audience in New York City this spring, the exclusive hour-long presentation will be executive produced by Youssef and Jerrod Carmichael, produced by A24 and directed by Chris Storer.

[01/23/19 - 10:01 AM]
USA Network Renews "Suits" for Its Ninth and Final Season
Season eight resumes tonight at 10:00/9:00c on the cable channel.

[01/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
WGN America, Sony Pictures Television and Canada's CTV Pick Up "Carter" for Season Two
Andy Berman joins as showrunner and executive producer for its sophomore season, which will return to North Bay, Ontario to commence production this spring.

[01/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
Instagram Favorite Dr. Evan Antin Travels the World Chasing His Wildlife Bucket List for Animal Planet
"Evan Goes Wild" premieres Sunday, February 24 at 9:00/8:00c.







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[01/09/26 - 12:02 PM]
A New Season of Hilarie Burton-Morgan's Documentary Series "True Crime Story: It Couldn't Happen Here" Returns February 19 on SundanceTV and Streaming Across AMC+ and All Reality
The new six-episode season examines the challenges and complexities of small-town justice, spotlighting cases that range from unsolved missing persons and wrongful convictions, to death while in police custody.

[01/09/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: "Eternity" - Official Trailer - Apple TV
"Eternity," starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner, premieres February 13 on Apple TV.

[01/09/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Love Island: All Stars" Returns to Peacock as Season Three Premieres on January 14
The first episode premieres exclusively in the U.S. on Wednesday, January 14, with new episodes streaming on Peacock every day at 9:00/8:00c.

[01/09/26 - 09:05 AM]
Ohtani, Judge, Yankees-Red Sox, Dodgers-Yankees, Cubs-Cardinals, and Additional Premium Matchups Headline "Sunday Night Baseball" Schedule as Major League Baseball Returns to NBC and Peacock
Highlights include the special July 5 "Star-Spangled Sunday" featuring all 15 MLB games exclusively presented nationally on Peacock and NBC.

[01/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Program Advisory: "Harlan Coben's Final Twist"
Beginning Tuesday, January 13, "Harlan Coben's Final Twist" will air original episodes Tuesdays at 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT, with encore episodes airing Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT.

[01/09/26 - 08:47 AM]
ESPN's Second Most-Watched NBA Regular Season Ever
Through 21 games, the NBA on ESPN networks is averaging 2.6M viewers, up 35 percent from last season.

[01/09/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: Peacock Releases Official Trailer, Key Art and New Images for "The 'Burbs"
All 8 episodes will premiere on Peacock Sunday, February 8, 2026.

[01/09/26 - 02:35 AM]
Paapa Essiedu Returns for "The Capture" Series 3 with New Pictures and Further Casting for the Hit Thriller Announced
The BBC has released new pictures from the series which show Paapa alongside Holliday Grainger who leads the cast as Rachel Carey.

[01/08/26 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Undercover Miss Hong" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A tenacious investigator goes undercover at a securities firm to expose corruption, but her mission is complicated by its new CEO - her former lover.

[01/08/26 - 02:00 PM]
ESPN Networks Deliver Record-Breaking Viewership for 2025-26 FCS Playoffs and Championship
The 2026 FCS Championship Game averaged 2.3 million viewers on ESPN, ranking as the third-best FCS Championship audience ever.

[01/08/26 - 01:17 PM]
ABC News' "Nightline" Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos
In fact, "Nightline" is ranking No. 1 in Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 for the 3rd straight year.

[01/08/26 - 01:16 PM]
ABC News' Primetime Special "The Year: 2025" Earns Nearly 4 Million Total Viewers - Growing by Double Digits Over Last Year in Multiplatform Viewing
The 15th annual year-end special earned 3.857 million Total Viewers, growing impressively over last year's performance by +37% (vs. 2.818 million), after three days of viewing on ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms.

[01/08/26 - 01:15 PM]
"Dirty Talk: When Daytime Talk Shows Ruled TV" Premieres Wednesday, Jan. 14, on ABC and Streams Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu
By exploring the psychological forces that shaped the talk TV genre, the series reveals how these shows transformed from trusted confessional spaces into lightning rods of controversy, leaving a lasting impact on culture, media and the people caught in the chaos.

[01/08/26 - 12:07 PM]
Hulu Acquires Rights to All Seasons of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" from Versant, Expanding the Kardashian Universe Offering of Series and Specials
All titles will be available to stream on Hulu beginning February 17, 2026.

[01/08/26 - 12:01 PM]
Video: Paramount+ Releases Official Trailer for New Docuseries "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer"
The three-part docuseries premieres Tuesday, January 20, exclusively on Paramount+.