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[02/22/19 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Friday, February 22
Updates include: Jussie Smollett dropped from "Empire" for remainder of season; production on hold for new season of "Wynonna Earp"; and Malik Yoba to return for ABC's "New York Undercover" revival.

[02/22/19 - 11:01 AM]
HBO Films Drama "Native Son," Based on the Classic Novel by Richard Wright, Debuts April 6 on HBO
Directed by first-time director and renowned visual artist Rashid Johnson from a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, the drama had its world premiere in January at the Sundance Film Festival.

[02/22/19 - 10:12 AM]
TV One Previews Original True Crime Film "Loved to Death" at the Annual Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA; Film to Premiere Summer 2019
The film stars MC Lyte, McKinley Freeman, Tobias Truvillion and Chrystee Pharris.

[02/22/19 - 10:02 AM]
Netflix Orders New Scripted Series "Firefly Lane," Based on the Novel by Kristin Hannah
Maggie Friedman will serve as showrunner of the 10-episode series.

[02/22/19 - 09:45 AM]
CBS Renews "Young Sheldon" for Two Additional Seasons
"Thanks to Chuck Lorre's and Steve Molaro's outstanding creative leadership, 'Young Sheldon' has been a powerful performer for the Network with an audience that towers over most of the television landscape," said Kelly Kahl.

[02/22/19 - 09:16 AM]
Ryan Murphy Is Bringing "Hollywood" to Netflix
A love letter to the Golden Age of Tinseltown, this straight-to-series production will be his third show for Netflix.

[02/22/19 - 09:01 AM]
Natalie Dormer Joins Showtime(R) Drama Series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"
She'll play Magda, a supernatural demon who can take the appearance of anyone she chooses and manifests in a number of guises throughout the story.

[02/22/19 - 08:33 AM]
Video: "After Life" - Official Trailer - Netflix
From the mind of Ricky Gervais, "After Life" is a the story of Tony, who had an all-too-perfect life.

[02/22/19 - 08:08 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "Big Bang Theory" Sparks CBS to Victory
The Eye takes home top honors among both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[02/22/19 - 06:41 AM]
"Deep State" Season 2 Premieres April 28 on EPIX
Joining the cast this season is Walton Goggins as Nathan Miller, an ex-CIA operative brought in as a fixer for the deep state.

[02/22/19 - 06:36 AM]
Favorites Renee Elise Goldsberry and Chris Conner Return to "Altered Carbon"; Simone Missick, Dina Shihabi, Torben Liebrecht and James Saito Join Cast
As previously announced, Anthony Mackie is Takeshi Kovacs in the new season.

[02/22/19 - 06:02 AM]
Video: Showtime(R) Offers the Premiere of "Desus & Mero" Online for Free
In the premiere episode, Desus Nice and The Kid Mero welcomed fellow Bronx native Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) as the first guest in studio.

[02/22/19 - 05:01 AM]
Candace Cameron Bure and Daughter Host "The 27th Annual Movieguide Awards" on Monday, February 25
Honoring the top movies for families, "The Movieguide Awards" attracts Hollywood's best and brightest talent as they celebrate spiritually uplifting and moral entertainment.

[02/21/19 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 21
Updates include: Adam Pally, Abby Elliott to star NBC's "Uninsured"; Carra Patterson set as lead in "Patty's Auto" at FOX; and Adrian Grenier tapped for Syfy's "Cipher."

[02/21/19 - 01:05 PM]
Netflix Boards Skydance Media's "The Old Guard" Starring Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne
The film is based on the comic book series created by author Greg Rucka and illustrator Leandro Fernández.

[02/21/19 - 12:41 PM]
"The Eric Andre Show's" Kraft Punk Takes on D.C.
The special premieres Friday, March 8 at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim.

[02/21/19 - 12:25 PM]
Comedians Jess Hilarious & DC Young Fly Set to Host the Second Annual BET Social Awards
The one-hour event airs live Sunday, March 3 at 8:00/7:00c from Tyler Perry Studios, in Atlanta.

[02/21/19 - 12:03 PM]
"Animal Cribs" Returns to Animal Planet for a Second Season on March 1st at 9 PM ET/PT
Antonio Ballatore is on a mission - one that will allow families and their animals to live together in harmony.

[02/21/19 - 11:17 AM]
Tiffany Marie Smith and Charlie Field Cast in Title Roles of Lifetime Feature "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal"
Filming begins later this month in Vancouver for a spring debut.

[02/21/19 - 11:04 AM]
Cartoon Network to Unveil "Victor and Valentino" in U.S. and Latin America on Saturday, March 30
The series follows two half-brothers learning to appreciate each other's quirks and differences while exploring Monte Macabre, a small and mysterious town, where the myths and legends of Mesoamerican folklore come to life.

[02/21/19 - 10:47 AM]
The Musical Comedy "I Ship It" Season Two to Air on The CW Network Beginning Friday, April 19, Following "Dynasty"
The first season is currently streaming on CW Seed, The CW Network's digital network, where it premiered in 2016 and won a 2016 Streamy Award.

[02/21/19 - 10:36 AM]
E! Goes "Live from the Red Carpet" at the 91st Annual Academy Awards This Sunday, February 24th
Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will once again headline "E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2019" to bring fans the most spontaneous and entertaining interviews with film's biggest stars and nominees.

[02/21/19 - 10:20 AM]
Starz Inks "Kin" Development Deal with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine
"Kin" follows three generations of women who are thrust together when their dynamic and controversial matriarch moves back to town.

[02/21/19 - 10:06 AM]
"Miz & Mrs" Returns to USA Network on Tuesday, April 2
The network previously extended the current season, bringing the total to 20, half-hour episodes.

[02/21/19 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "The Order" Season 1 - Official Trailer - Netflix
At Belgrave University, college freshman Jack Morton joins a fabled secret society where he's thrust into a dangerous game of life or death.

[02/21/19 - 10:02 AM]
HBO Sports(R) and Uninterrupted Present the Season Premiere of "The Shop," Debuting Friday, March 1, Exclusively on HBO
Antonio Brown, Jamie Foxx, Meek Mill, Anthony Davis, Jerrod Carmichael and 2 Chainz are all featured on the new installment.

[02/21/19 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals "The Twilight Zone" Official Trailer and Key Art
As previously announced, the series will premiere with two episodes on Monday, April 1.

[02/21/19 - 09:32 AM]
Brand-New "Moonshiners" Spin-Off "Moonshiners: Whiskey Business" Starring Tim Smith to Premiere Wednesday, March 13 on Discovery Channel
Outlaw turned legal moonshiner, Tim Smith has worked hard to establish his legal brand of liquor, Climax and do his father proud.

[02/21/19 - 09:14 AM]
FOX Sports Steps Up to the Plate as Home to Baseball's Greatest Events
In its 24th consecutive season of coverage, the network offers an impressive lineup featuring the sport's most coveted events including an exclusive presentation of the first-ever Major League Baseball game played in Europe.

[02/21/19 - 09:07 AM]
"Mama June: From Not to Hot" Season 3 Premieres Friday, March 15 at 9/8 C on WE tv
Additionally, fans can relive the most unbelievable scenes of the past two years with a kick-off special, "Mama's Most Outrageous Moments," airing at 8/7 C prior to the season 3 premiere.

[02/21/19 - 09:06 AM]
Netflix Signs Overall Series Deal with "Haunting" Team; Includes Next Season in Anthology Series
Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy will produce an all-new chapter in "The Haunting" anthology, with the next installment chronicling a new story with all new characters.

[02/21/19 - 09:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Announces Otto Bathurst Will Direct and Executive Produce "Halo"
Bathurst will helm multiple episodes and executive produce the live-action series, which has an initial nine-episode order.

[02/21/19 - 08:42 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Masked Singer" Continues Its Reign for FOX
The network takes home the adults 18-49 crown while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[02/21/19 - 07:09 AM]
Alicia Keys, Garth Brooks and Halsey to Be Honored at the "2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards," Airing Live, Thursday, March 14, on FOX
In addition, Garth Brooks will receive the first-ever iHeartRadio Artist of the Decade Award for his impact on the music industry as one of the world's most successful and beloved artists.

[02/21/19 - 07:03 AM]
HGTV's "My Lottery Dream Home" Delivers Stellar Friday Night Ratings
HGTV further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[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.







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[10/11/24 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/11/24 - 08:03 AM]
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[10/11/24 - 08:01 AM]
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[10/11/24 - 07:22 AM]
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[10/11/24 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "The Six Triple Eight" - Official Teaser - Netflix
An army captain, played by Kerry Washington, leads her battalion to defy the odds and break barriers as the first and only unit of color to serve overseas in WWII.

[10/11/24 - 06:00 AM]
Video: Malachi Kirby, Erin Doherty and Stephen Graham Tease Knockout Performances in First Teaser Trailer for Hulu Original "A Thousand Blows"
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[10/11/24 - 03:01 AM]
Video: "The Cage" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Dreaming of going pro, a young fighter struggles to be seen until an unexpected combat lands him a shot at the big time - and a brutal rival in the cage.

[10/11/24 - 12:01 AM]
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[10/10/24 - 02:10 PM]
Investigation Discovery Slates Three New Series for Fall Premieres
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[10/10/24 - 01:00 PM]
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[10/10/24 - 12:26 PM]
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[10/10/24 - 11:58 AM]
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[10/10/24 - 11:14 AM]
Netflix Renews "The Diplomat" for Third Season Ahead of Season 2 Premiere
The news was shared by Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria on stage at the Bloomberg Screentime Conference in Los Angeles.