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[02/08/19 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 8
Updates include: Danai Gurira to exit "The Walking Dead" next season; Malin Akerman, Mykelti Williamson tapped for NBC's "Prism"; and HBO confirms third season for "Room 104."

[02/08/19 - 05:21 PM]
Netflix Launches Oscar(R)-Nominated Doc Short "Period. End of Sentence." on February 12th
The film follows a group of women and girls in rural India who work together to operate a machine installed in their village to make sanitary pads and combat the crushing stigma of menstruation.

[02/08/19 - 02:00 PM]
BBC America Announces New Installments of Two of the Most Iconic Natural History Series Ever Seen - "Planet Earth III" and "Frozen Planet II"
Look for said projects in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

[02/08/19 - 01:07 PM]
Cinemax Drama Series "Warrior" Debuts April 5; Cinemax Drama Series "Jett" Debuts in June
"Jett" stars Carla Gugino as world-class thief Daisy "Jett" Kowalski.

[02/08/19 - 12:59 PM]
Bravo Media Premieres a Week of "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" Specials Beginning Sunday, February 10 at 11PM ET
In each episode, host and executive producer Andy Cohen will highlight some of the most OMG-worthy moments in Bravo Clubhouse history.

[02/08/19 - 12:47 PM]
HBO Announces Documentary Lineup for Early 2019
Highlights include "Leaving Neverland," "Running with Beto," and "What's My Name - Muhammad Ali."

[02/08/19 - 12:42 PM]
Documentary Series "The Case Against Adnan Syed" Debuts March 10; Documentary "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley" Debuts March 18
The former will air on Sunday nights at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/08/19 - 12:37 PM]
"Veep" Returns March 31; "Los Espookys" Debuts in June
The latter follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a peculiar business, providing horror to those who need it, in a dreamy Latin American country where the strange and eerie are just part of daily life.

[02/08/19 - 12:32 PM]
"Big Little Lies" Returns in June; Miniseries "Chernobyl" Debuts in May
The new season of "Big Little Lies" explores the malignancy of lies, the durability of friendships, the fragility of marriage and, of course, the vicious ferocity of sound parenting.

[02/08/19 - 11:50 AM]
Academy Award(R)- and BAFTA-Nominated Film "Free Solo" to Premiere Commercial Free on National Geographic Sunday, March 3
The film follows free soloist climber Honnold as he prepares to achieve his lifelong dream: climbing the face of the world's most famous rock... the 3,200-foot El Capitan in Yosemite National Park... without a rope.

[02/08/19 - 10:35 AM]
Wednesdays Are About to Get a Lot Hotter with the Return of "Empire" and "Star" Beginning Wednesday, March 13, on FOX
Look for both series back-to-back starting at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/08/19 - 09:30 AM]
A Record-Breaking Episode of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" Airs Thursday, Feb. 28, Making It the Longest-Running Prime-Time Medical Drama in History with 332 Episodes
"We Didn't Start the Fire" was written by Andy Reaser and directed by Chandra Wilson.

[02/08/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: DC Universe - Meet the Doom Patrol
The streaming service's latest original premieres next Friday, February 15.

[02/08/19 - 09:00 AM]
Netflix Teaming Up with Matt Reeves' 6th & Idaho, Boom! Studios and Peter Dinklage's Estuary Films on Adaptation of Graphic Novel "Last Sons of America"
In the not too distant future, Americans are no longer able to conceive and children have become a valuable commodity around the globe.

[02/08/19 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Powers CBS Victory
The Eye wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/08/19 - 07:31 AM]
CBS' Super Bowl LIII Seen by Additional 12 Million "Out of Home" Viewers
CBS further spins the numbers for Sunday, February 3.

[02/08/19 - 06:08 AM]
ITV Commissions Six Part Adaptation of Julian Fellowes' "Belgravia"
The series, which begins filming in spring 2019, is a co-production with premium cable network, EPIX.

[02/08/19 - 05:00 AM]
E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Shines as New Season Focuses on Motherhood, Family and Expanding Empires Premiering on Sunday, March 31 at 9 PM ET/PT
This season kicks off with an unprecedented look into Kim and Kanye's passionate relationship.

[02/07/19 - 11:19 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 7
Updates include: Rachel Skarsten set as villain for The CW's "Batwoman"; Julian McMahon to lead "FBI: Most Wanted" at CBS; and Allison Tolman to star in NBC's "Emergence."

[02/07/19 - 02:18 PM]
Investigation Discovery Announces Arrest of Fugitive Wanted for Murder Thanks to Tip from "In Pursuit with John Walsh"
"Our fans and viewers did it again! The first fugitive on the very first episode of 'In Pursuit' has been captured and will brought to justice," said John Walsh.

[02/07/19 - 01:31 PM]
"Coop & Cami Ask the World" Soars to a New Series High in Kids 6-11
Disney Channel further spins the numbers for Saturday, January 26 and February 2.

[02/07/19 - 12:55 PM]
Thursday Night Darts: Premier League 2019 Starts Tonight on BBC America
Watch the weekly competition live on BBCAmerica.com on Thursdays starting at 2:00pm/1:00c.

[02/07/19 - 12:02 PM]
Video: "Walk. Ride. Rodeo." - Official Trailer - Netflix
Amberley Snyder (Spencer Locke)'s dreams of a college scholarship and pro rodeo career are brought to a halt when she's involved in a devastating accident.

[02/07/19 - 12:00 PM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists Ginnifer Goodwin
She'll star in the episode titled "Point of Origin," which will also feature James Frain and Zabryna Guevara.

[02/07/19 - 10:26 AM]
Sundance Audience Award Winner "Knock Down the House" Acquired by Netflix
The documentary chronicles the campaigns of four female progressive candidates including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, against powerful incumbents in the 2018 midterm elections.

[02/07/19 - 10:17 AM]
Video: "Tin Star" Season 2 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The Tim Roth-led drama returns Friday, March 8 on the streaming service.

[02/07/19 - 10:05 AM]
Oscar(R) Winner Christopher McQuarrie Joins "The President Is Missing" as Executive Producer with Anthony Peckham to Write Adaptation of New Showtime(R) Drama
The project is inspired by the bestselling novel by President Bill Clinton and James Patterson.

[02/07/19 - 09:57 AM]
Lifetime Ramps Up Production on V.C. Andrews' Heaven Casteel Movie Series Event for 2019
The titles in the quintet include "Heaven," which was shot last year, "Dark Angel," "Fallen Hearts," "Gates of Paradise" and "Web of Dreams."

[02/07/19 - 09:45 AM]
Filmmaker's Four-Year Obsession with Polar Bear Mother Reveals Intimacy and Evidence of Climate Change in the Smithsonian Channel(TM) Special "My Journey with a Polar Bear"
Look for said event on Wednesday, March 6 at 8:00/7:00c.

[02/07/19 - 09:00 AM]
Final Season of "Star vs. The Forces of Evil" Set to Debut Sunday, March 10, on Disney Channel and Disney XD
Following the season premiere, new episodes will premiere on Sundays throughout the spring on Disney Channel.

[02/07/19 - 08:40 AM]
Juan Antin's Cesar Award Nominated Animated Feature Film "Pachamama" to Debut on Netflix in June 2019
"Pachamama" is a 2019 Cesar Award nominee for Best Animated Feature, selected by The Academy of Cinema Arts & Sciences in France.

[02/07/19 - 08:30 AM]
91st Oscars(R) Production Team Welcomes New Faces
"We are pleased to welcome five new faces to the Oscars production team," said Donna Gigliotti and Glenn Weiss.

[02/07/19 - 08:16 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, "The Masked Singer" Continue Demo Reign
The network leads the evening among adults 18-49 while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/07/19 - 08:15 AM]
"While You Were Out," TLC's Relaunched Home Design Series and First Co-Production with HGTV, Premieres Saturday, March 16 at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on TLC and HGTV
Hosted by Ananda Lewis, the series features an all-star cast comprised of designers from both TLC and HGTV.

[02/07/19 - 08:01 AM]
Jane Seymour, Jacqueline Bisset & Paul Reiser Join Michael Douglas & Alan Arkin in Season 2 of "The Kominsky Method"
Seymour will play a well-to-do woman who Norman (Arkin) had a mad love affair with in the '60s before he met his wife.

[02/07/19 - 06:50 AM]
"L.A.'s Finest," Spectrum Originals' First Series, Starring & Executive Produced by Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba, to Debut May 13
The first three installments in the 13-episode series will be exclusively available to Spectrum video subscribers free On Demand (and without ads) on May 13, after which new episodes will release every Monday until the finale.

[02/07/19 - 06:30 AM]
CBS Announces Presenters for "The 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)"
This year's presenters include current nominees Kelsea Ballerini, Leon Bridges, Luke Combs and Charlie Wilson; and former winners Alessia Cara, Julian Edelman, Eve, John Mayer, Bob Newhart, Smokey Robinson, Swizz Beatz and Meghan Trainor.

[02/06/19 - 11:23 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 6
Updates include: CBS gives green light to three multi-camera comedy pilots; FOX eyes "Talent" adaptation as potential series; and Blake Anderson cast in Hulu's "Woke."

[02/06/19 - 11:15 AM]
FOX Entertainment Launches New Company, Sidecar: A "Content Development Accelerator," Headed by Gail Berman
Under Berman's leadership, Sidecar will be responsible for developing scripted and unscripted programming to complement the active development of FOX.

[02/06/19 - 11:15 AM]
FOX Renews "The Simpsons" for Unprecedented 31st and 32nd Seasons
"Woo hoo! 32 Seasons! Watch your back 'Meet the Press,'" said Homer Simpson.

[02/06/19 - 11:11 AM]
Paramount Network Announces 2019 "I Am" Documentary Slate Headlined by Richard Pryor, Jackie O and Patrick Swayze
"I Am Richard Pryor," the first of the three 2019 installments, will make its world premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival on Tuesday, March 12, and will debut on Paramount Network on Friday, March 15.

[02/06/19 - 10:03 AM]
From Producers of "Orange Is the New Black" and "GLOW" Comes Lifetime's Newest Scripted Dramedy "American Princess" Premiering June 2
The series follows runaway bride Amanda Klein (Georgia Flood) as she joins a Renaissance Faire after her wedding goes awry, only to discover there's a lot more to life than she once thought.

[02/06/19 - 09:45 AM]
CBS Announces Additional Artists for the 61st Annual Grammy Awards(R)
Current nominees Chloe x Halle, Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, and Travis Scott are set to perform.

[02/06/19 - 08:21 AM]
Clinton Kelly Hosts New Season of "Spring Baking Championship" Featuring More Eye-Catching and Delectable Spring-Themed Treats
Returning judges include Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, and Lorraine Pascale.

[02/06/19 - 08:17 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Ellen's Game of Games" Tops Disrupted Night
NBC wins the night as the rescheduled Station of the Union Address disrupted the evening.

[02/06/19 - 08:17 AM]
HGTV Picks Up New Real Estate and Home Reno Title "Stay or Sell"
The eight-episode series is slated to premiere in late summer 2019.

[02/06/19 - 08:02 AM]
Netflix Nabs North American Rights to Grant Sputore's Sci-Fi Thriller "I Am Mother"
Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard and Rose Byrne star in the project.

[02/06/19 - 08:00 AM]
CBS Announces Hosts, Performers and Presenters for "Motown 60: A Grammy(R) Celebration" Airing April 21
The live concert will be filmed Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 PM, PT at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

[02/06/19 - 07:54 AM]
CNN Premieres Two New Original Series, "The Bush Years: Family, Duty, Power" and "Tricky Dick," in March
Look for said premieres on Sunday, March 3 and Sunday, March 10, respectively.

[02/06/19 - 07:30 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 10th
An exclusive sneak peek of country singer-songwriter Kacey Musgrave's music video for "Rainbow" will also debut during the live telecast.







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[02/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Musashi Miyamoto - the ultimate symbol of strength - descends into an underground fighting arena where the use of weapons is permitted.

[02/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Drew and Jonathan Scott Help Wary Buyers Find the Right Home in New HGTV Series "Property Brothers: Under Pressure"
In the 14-episode season, which premieres Sunday, March 15, the Scott Brothers will guide clients through the ups and downs of the home buying process when their emotional and financial stakes are at an all-time high.

[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
ESPN Delivers Most-Viewed Australian Open in Six Years
The men's championship, featuring No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz defeating No. 4 Novak Djokovic in four sets, delivered 730K viewers and was up 57% YoY, ranking as most-viewed since 2017.

[02/04/26 - 08:00 AM]
Fan-Favorite Period Crime Drama, "Murdoch Mysteries," Returns to Acorn TV Monday, March 2
Season 19 of the top-rated and internationally acclaimed series continues to delight with a host of puzzling mysteries, surprising guest stars, and the comic moments that make the show so beloved.

[02/04/26 - 07:01 AM]
Netflix Premieres "The TikTok Killer" on March 6
In 2023, Esther Estepa, a 42-year-old woman, disappears in Spain after a trip during which she crossed paths with a social media content creator.

[02/04/26 - 07:00 AM]
FOX Celebrates Three Breakout Debuts, Each Delivering Over 11 Million Multiplatform Viewers, Driving +21% Year-Over-Year Growth in Total Minutes Watched
"Best Medicine," "Fear Factor: House of Fear" and "Memory of a Killer" drive FOX's strongest midseason performance in 14 years.

[02/04/26 - 07:00 AM]
Action-Comedy Anime "Rooster Fighter" to Draw Blood and Ruffle Feathers on Adult Swim March 14
The adaptation of Shu Sakuratani's manga "Rooster Fighter" follows "cock-about town" Keiji.

[02/04/26 - 06:00 AM]
ESPN's Studio Show Lineup Scores Record Highs, Double-Digit Growth & More Big Viewership Wins in Jan.
On Monday, January 19, following the NFL Divisional Round and ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship, fans fueled milestone episodes for "Get Up," "First Take" and "The Pat McAfee Show," with the 7 a.m. ET edition of "SportsCenter" delivering its best episode of the month the following morning.

[02/04/26 - 03:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Shares Teaser of the Third and Final Season of "High Tides"
The third season will be available worldwide on Netflix from April 3, with the exception of Belgium.

[02/03/26 - 05:01 PM]
Apple TV Debuts First-Look Image for the Highly Anticipated Feature "Mayday"
The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, September 4, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 04:46 PM]
Video: "Widow's Bay" - Official Sneak Peek - Apple TV
A new series starring Matthew Rhys from creator Katie Dippold and director Hiro Murai.

[02/03/26 - 04:01 PM]
Apple TV's "Cape Fear" Stars Javier Bardem And Amy Adams
The psychological horror thriller will make its global debut on Friday, June 5, 2026 with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Friday through July 31, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 03:31 PM]
Apple TV Debuts First-Look Images for "Matchbox The Movie"
The film, starring John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro, will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9, 2026.

[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM]
2026 NHL Stadium Series Delivered Most-Viewed NHL Regular Season Game Ever on Cable
The Bruins-Lightning matchup on ESPN averaged 2.1 million viewers, peaking with 2.4 million.

[02/03/26 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Apple TV Reveals Teaser for "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
The eight-episode Apple Original series will premiere globally on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 with three episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 20, 2026.