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[02/20/19 - 11:21 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, February 20
Updates include: Tyler Posey, Kiele Sanchez tapped for The CW's "The Lost Boys"; Zach Woods reports to HBO's "Avenue 5"; and Rainn Wilson, Dan Byrd score roles on Amazon's "Utopia."

[02/20/19 - 07:20 PM]
"The Wandering Earth" Lands on Netflix
The movie premiered in China, North America, Australia and New Zealand regions during Lunar New Year, and earned an exceptional RMB 3.3 billion at the box office within 10 days.

[02/20/19 - 01:01 PM]
Video: "Losers" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The docu-series launches Friday, March 1 on the streaming service.

[02/20/19 - 12:43 PM]
MotorTrend's New Series "Auto/Biography" Will Have You on the Edge of Your Car Seat
Hosted by automotive historian Tim Donahue and automotive filmmaker Michael May, the all new series will keep viewers on the edge of their car seats by exploring the world's most improbable vehicular mysteries.

[02/20/19 - 12:01 PM]
Comedy Special "My Dad Wrote a Porno," Bringing the Hit Podcast to HBO, To Tape in London Next Month for May Debut
Hosted by Jamie Morton, James Cooper and Alice Levine, the exclusive presentation tapes Sunday, March 3 and Monday, March 4 in front of a live audience at the Roundhouse in London.

[02/20/19 - 12:00 PM]
Lifetime to Air a Special Episode of "Red Table Talk" from Facebook Watch Featuring "Surviving R. Kelly's" Lisa Van Allen on February 25
The telecast will be preceded by a mini-marathon of the documentary series.

[02/20/19 - 12:00 PM]
Video: HBO Releases New "The Case Against Adnan Syed" Trailer
The four-part documentary series debuts Sunday, March 10 on the pay channel.

[02/20/19 - 10:16 AM]
Freeform Casts Gigi Zumbado, Jessika Van and Davi Santos for New Series "Besties" (Working Title)
Jordin Sparks, Matt Shively and Brooks Brantly also star in the project.

[02/20/19 - 10:06 AM]
"Saturday Night Live" Springs Into March with Two Back-to-Back New Shows
Host John Mulaney on March 2 will be followed by Idris Elba on March 9.

[02/20/19 - 10:01 AM]
Spectrum to Offer New, Innovative Video Service "Spectrum TV Essentials" to Spectrum Internet Customers
Additionally, starting in May 2019, Spectrum Originals will become available to all Spectrum TV Essential subscribers.

[02/20/19 - 09:00 AM]
Lena Waithe to Executive Produce New Showtime Comedy Pilot "How to Make Love to a Black Woman"
Casallina "Cathy" Kisakye wrote the pilot, which came to the network through its first-look deal with Waithe.

[02/20/19 - 08:11 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: Another Week, Another NBC Demo Victory
"This Is Us" paves the way for the Peacock to take home the adults 18-49 crown.

[02/20/19 - 08:01 AM]
A&E Network to Premiere New Two-Hour Biography Special "John and Yoko: Above Us Only Sky" on March 11 at 9PM ET/PT
The special traces the untold story of the making of John Lennon's 1971 album "Imagine," and recounts a story of hope for a world divided yet still desperately in need of peace, justice, empathy and love.

[02/20/19 - 08:00 AM]
ABC to Air "American Idol: A New Journey Begins" Special on Oscar Sunday
The special will join the previously announced "Whiskey Cavalier" sneak preview in rounding out a star-studded Oscar Sunday.

[02/20/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson Lay Down the Law in "The Highwaymen" Trailer
The film launches globally on Netflix on March 29 with exclusive theatrical engagements beginning March 15.

[02/20/19 - 06:47 AM]
Extraordinary, Customized Home Renos and Designs Showcased in New HGTV Series "One of a Kind" Premiering March 19 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
The eight-episode series stars home renovator and interior designer Grace Mitchell as she creates eclectic, imaginative spaces in Fort Worth, Texas.

[02/20/19 - 04:06 AM]
"Formula 1: Drive to Survive" in Pole Position on Netflix This Spring
The gripping, high-octane 10-part series is the first to give exclusive and intimate access to the greatest racing competition in the world.

[02/19/19 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, February 19
Updates include: Syfy parts ways with "Nightflyers" after one season; Mike Colter cast in CBS's "Evil"; and Jee Young Han to star in "Like Magic" at NBC.

[02/19/19 - 02:03 PM]
"The Banana Splits" Are Back in All-New Horror Movie from WBTVG's Blue Ribbon Content for WBHE & Syfy
"The Banana Splits" will offer a new take on the classic characters, which were first introduced to audiences in 1968 with "The Banana Splits Adventure Hour" variety program.

[02/19/19 - 12:14 PM]
TV One Announces Production of Original Film "The Bobby Debarge Story" Starring Roshon Fegan, Big Boi, Tyra Ferrell, Lloyd and Adrian Marcel; Debuting June 2019
The movie explores the tumultuous life of the former lead singer of the 70's R&B/Funk Band Switch, also the eldest sibling of the world-famous pop group DeBarge.

[02/19/19 - 11:01 AM]
Netflix Orders Scripted Series "Medical Police" from Rob Corddry, Krister Johnson, Jonathan Stern, and David Wain
Erinn Hayes and Rob Huebel star in the project, which will also feature Malin Akerman, Lake Bell, Rob Corddry, and Ken Marino in recurring roles.

[02/19/19 - 10:04 AM]
The Fourth and Final Season of Emmy Award-Winning "The Man in the High Castle" to Premiere This Fall Exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
The final season is currently being filmed in Vancouver and will wrap next month.

[02/19/19 - 10:01 AM]
Emmy(R) Award-Winning "RuPaul's Drag Race" Ru-veals Guest Judges for Highly Anticipated Season 11 Premiering Thursday, February 28 at 9:00PM ET/PT on VH1
Miley Cyrus, Troye Sivan, Lena Waithe, Joel McHale, Cara Delevingne, Bobby Moynihan, Kandi Burruss, Tiffany Pollard, Gina Rodriguez, Sydelle Noel, Wanda Sykes, Tony Hale and Adam Rippon are all on tap.

[02/19/19 - 10:00 AM]
Round Three: A Dozen More Stars Take the Oscar Stage
The latest presenters include Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Keaton, Helen Mirren, John Mulaney, Tyler Perry, Pharrell Williams, Krysten Ritter, Paul Rudd and Michelle Yeoh.

[02/19/19 - 08:32 AM]
HBO(R) Invites "Game of Thrones(R)" Fans to Bleed for the Throne in National American Red Cross Blood Drive
The partnership will include an immersive experience at SXSW from March 7-9, in addition to blood drives in 43 states and 9 colleges and universities across the U.S. from March 7-12.

[02/19/19 - 08:30 AM]
"Arrested Development" Season 5, Part Two Launches March 15
Buster's on the run, no one has seen Lucille 2, and the wall is still unfunded.

[02/19/19 - 08:10 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Finales Top Viewers; ABC Wins Demo Race
"The Bachelor" leads the night among adults 18-49 while "America's Got Talent: The Champions" is the most-watched program overall.

[02/19/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for "The Dirt"
Based on the bestselling autobiography from Mötley Crüe, the film is an unflinching tale of success and excess as four misfits rise from the streets of Hollywood to the heights of international fame.

[02/19/19 - 06:39 AM]
Netflix's "Green Eggs and Ham" Announces Ensemble Cast for Fall Debut
Adam Devine, Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton, Eddie Izzard, Tracy Morgan and Keegan-Michael Key are all on tap.

[02/19/19 - 06:03 AM]
Jonathan and Drew Scott to Create Lifetime Homes for Families in New HGTV Series "Property Brothers: Forever Home"
The series will premiere Wednesday, May 29 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/19/19 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Most Beautiful Thing" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The year is 1959, the first Bossa Nova chords are being played, and Rio de Janeiro is the place where everyone wants to be.

[02/19/19 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Creates Production Hub in Toronto, Leasing Studio Space at Cinespace and Pinewood Toronto Studios, Extending Canadian Efforts
The new spaces add to Netflix's existing physical production footprint in Canada, which already includes a lease of British Columbia's Martini Film Studios, as well as production sites Netflix sets up across Canada on a production-by-production basis.

[02/18/19 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 18
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Friends from College"; while VH1 quietly renews "T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle."

[02/18/19 - 08:46 AM]
A Letter to Marvel Television Fans from Jeph Loeb
The company confirms Netflix has "decided they no longer want to continue telling the tales of these great characters."

[02/18/19 - 08:28 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: Daytona 500 Gives FOX a Demo Boost
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while CBS is the most-watched network.

[02/17/19 - 08:12 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, NBC Share Top Honors on Modest Night
Only one-tenth of a ratings point separates the four major broadcast networks among adults 18-49.

[02/16/19 - 10:07 AM]
"The Order" Is Coming - March 7 on Netflix
It has secret societies, freshmen love stories, Philosophy 101, and sometimes shirtless men who want to fight for what's right.

[02/16/19 - 08:44 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS, FOX Share Demo Crown on Competitive Night
FOX's "Last Man Standing" leads the evening among adults 18-49.

[02/15/19 - 11:53 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 15
Updates include: Ken Jeong to lead "The Emperor of Malibu" at CBS; Chris Rock to helm "Saving Kenan" for NBC; and Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves cast in Showtime's "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels."

[02/15/19 - 09:34 PM]
RuPaul Crowns Season Four Winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars"
Plus: Miley Cyrus to join host RuPaul and judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley and Ross Mathews to kick off the season 11 premiere of "RuPaul's Drag Race" on Thursday, February 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[02/15/19 - 02:54 PM]
Video: First Look at the New Season of TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
The infamous Cody crew is back in action as TNT releases a first look of "Animal Kingdom" season four.

[02/15/19 - 01:43 PM]
Netflix Acquires Gideon Raff's "The Red Sea Diving Resort" Starring Chris Evans, Haley Bennett, Alessandro Nivola and Sir Ben Kingsley from Bron Studios
The film is the incredible story of a group of Mossad agents and brave Ethiopians who in the early 80s used a deserted holiday retreat in Sudan as a front to smuggle thousands of refugees to Israel.

[02/15/19 - 01:09 PM]
NBC Entertainment Expands Scripted Network Leadership with Promotions and New Hire
Lisa Roos will join Deepak Jesrani and Mike Nunes at the Peacock.

[02/15/19 - 12:50 PM]
"North Woods Law" Returns to Animal Planet for an All-New Season from New Hampshire on an All-New Night on Tuesday Feb. 19
From its beautiful but merciless mountain ranges to its remote and picturesque rivers, New Hampshire provides a never-ending series of challenges for its Conservation Officers.

[02/15/19 - 12:00 PM]
It's the "Start of Something New" as Production Begins on the Disney+ Original Series "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series"
The 10-episode series picks up nearly 15 years after the original movie aired at the real-life location where it all began: East High.

[02/15/19 - 11:35 AM]
TV One Debuts Upcoming Original Programming at the 2019 TCA Winter Press Tour
Highlights include "The D.L. Hughley Talk Show," a new talk show that dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media.

[02/15/19 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Barry" Season 2 - Date Announcement - Teaser Trailer
Look for season two on Sunday, March 31 at 10:00/9:00c.

[02/15/19 - 10:36 AM]
Showtime to Premiere "The Resurgence: DeMarcus Cousins" on Saturday, April 13
The film provides unfettered access to one of the NBA's biggest personalities at the most crucial time of his career.

[02/15/19 - 10:03 AM]
FOX Confirms "Cosmos: Possible Worlds" Launch Pushed from March 3
The network's animated comedies will continue in their current Sunday time periods for the foreseeable future.

[02/15/19 - 09:07 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Debuts Official Poster and New Video for Season Four of "Billions" Premiering on Sunday, March 17 at 9 PM ET/PT
Viewers can catch up on the first three seasons, available now on Showtime on-air, on demand and over the internet.







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[06/08/26 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "The American Experiment" - Official Trailer - Netflix
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the new five-part documentary series The American Experiment reexamines the improbable achievement that was the nation's founding, and the radical question at the center of the revolution: Can a people govern themselves?

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Roku Originals Celebrates the Greatest Women in Sports with "Gamechangers: America's Top 25 Female Athletes," Executive Produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning
This hour-long special, which is the second iteration of Roku's "Gamechangers" anthology series, will feature interviews with star athletes, sports media voices, and celebrities, celebrating the legacy and impact of 25 of the greatest female athletes in American sports history.

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
BritBox Announces "Hercule," Starring Edward Bluemel as Agatha Christie's Legendary Detective Hercule Poirot
The series takes a magnifying glass to three of Christie's most celebrated stories, while also charting Hercule's burgeoning friendship with Captain Arthur Hastings, his early encounters with Scotland Yard's James Japp, and introducing him to one particular nemesis...

[06/08/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Prime Video Drops Official Trailer for High-Octane Series "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham
A Paramount Television Studios and Amazon MGM Studios production, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes on Wednesday, July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[06/08/26 - 08:00 AM]
Video: New Teaser for "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Drops Down the Rabbit Hole, Debuting July 16 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+
A new teaser was revealed today, along with the premiere date, poster art and casting news confirming that critically acclaimed actress and comedian Awkwafina will step into the twisted world of Wonderland as Chessy the Cat.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Meet Scooby-Doo! Netflix Reveals Live-Action Take on the Iconic Canine
This marks the first time in the Scooby-Doo franchise that the character of Scooby-Doo will be portrayed by a real dog.

[06/08/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Disney's Andscape Debuts Trailer for "They Fight," Starring Andre Holland, Wendell Pierce, and Samira Wiley Ahead of the Film's World Premiere at Tribeca
The film follows a reformed ex-con who finds purpose mentoring young boxers at a Washington, D.C. youth gym as they pursue their dreams in and out of the ring.

[06/08/26 - 07:00 AM]
National Geographic's Fin-Favorite Summer Event Returns with Even More Shark-Filled Fun, Kicking Off with Marquee Special "Hammerhead Sharks Up Close with Bertie Gregory
Additional fin-tastic programming will roll out throughout the month across Nat Geo WILD, Nat Geo Mundo, Disney Channel and Disney XD, with select titles also streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

[06/06/26 - 12:01 AM]
Video: New Teaser - Hulu Original Series "Rivals" Season 2 Return
The UK original returns this November on Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, in the US and Disney+ internationally.

[06/05/26 - 04:00 PM]
Video: "Among Us" - Official Trailer - Paramount+
Based on the global gaming phenomenon, "Among Us" follows a group of eccentric Crewmates who must root out an Impostor in their midst before they fall victim to its villainous designs.

[06/05/26 - 02:00 PM]
ABC's Most-Watched NBA Finals Game 1 Since 2018 with Average Audience of Nearly 17M Viewers (16.93M)
Game 1 peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET.

[06/05/26 - 01:23 PM]
ABC News Is No. 1 in Total Viewers on Sunday Morning, Friday Evening and in Late-Night
"20/20" stood as Friday's No. 1 program on broadcast and the No. 2 program on all of broadcast and cable in all key target demos on May 29.

[06/05/26 - 10:01 AM]
"Lioness" Season Three: Mission Accepted the Espionage Thriller Returns August 2 on Paramount+
From Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, the intense female-led espionage thriller continues on a global scale, with chaos ensuing as the Lioness team is deployed on its most personal assignment yet.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
"They Will Kill You" Begins Streaming Exclusively on HBO Max June 12
The film stars Zazie Beetz, Myha'La, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette.

[06/05/26 - 09:06 AM]
FOX Sports Announces Return of "FOX Saratoga Saturday" and Summer Racing Schedule
Beginning Saturday, July 25, FOX delivers six consecutive Saturdays of live racing from historic Saratoga Race Course, culminating with the DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 29, on FOX.