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[03/05/19 - 11:41 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 5
Updates include: Russell Hornsby scores title role in NBC's "Lincoln"; Michael Sheen to star in FOX's "Prodigal Son"; and Sarah Drew, Walton Goggins to lead respective CBS pilots.

[03/05/19 - 05:00 PM]
Freeform Begins Production on "Unrelated" (FKA "Besties")
The series stars Jordin Sparks, Gigi Zumbado, Matt Shively, Jessika Van and Davi Santos.

[03/05/19 - 03:20 PM]
Siobhan Finneran Takes a Leading Role in Harlan Coben Thriller, "The Stranger," with Hannah John-Kamen Cast in the Titular Role
The eight-part series follows a mysterious stranger who exposes people's secrets, dropping bombshells that will shatter lives.

[03/05/19 - 12:06 PM]
NBC Announces Summer Premiere Dates for "America's Got Talent" and "American Ninja Warrior"
Look for the new seasons to launch on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29, respectively.

[03/05/19 - 12:02 PM]
Comedy Series "Barry," Starring Emmy(R) Winner Bill Hader, Returns for Second Season March 31 on HBO
Desperate to leave his violent past behind in favor of his newfound passion, Barry is attempting to untangle himself from the world of contract killing and fully immerse himself in acting.

[03/05/19 - 12:01 PM]
Craig Hunegs to Assume Role of President, Disney Television Studios, After the Close of the 21st Century Fox, Inc. Acquisition
In this position, Hunegs will have oversight of all functions and areas of operation for Disney Television Studios, which includes ABC Studios, ABC Signature, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox 21 Television Studios.

[03/05/19 - 10:45 AM]
Witches Fight for Our Country in the New Freeform Series "Motherland: Fort Salem"
The series, created by Eliot Laurence, is set in an alternate, present-day America where witches ended their persecution 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the U.S. government to fight for their country.

[03/05/19 - 10:26 AM]
Paramount Network Explores the Life and Career of Iconic Comedian Richard Pryor in New Documentary
"I Am Richard Pryor" 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.

[03/05/19 - 09:22 AM]
Anthony Anderson Returns as Host For 50th NAACP Image Awards
Winners will be revealed during the two-hour live TV special airing on TV One on Saturday, March 30 from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

[03/05/19 - 09:15 AM]
Joe D'Ambrosia Promoted to General Manager, Disney Junior
He will now oversee all extensions of the Disney Junior experience, on- and off-screen, and will continue to be responsible for all development and production of Disney's original programming content for kids 2-7 as well as acquisitions for the preschooler demographic.

[03/05/19 - 09:00 AM]
Hosts Announced for "One Night for One Drop: Imagined by Cirque du Soleil" Airing March 16 on CBS
Kevin Frazier and Tara Lipinski are announced to host the new entertainment special.

[03/05/19 - 08:30 AM]
BYUtv Announces Seasons 2 & 3 of Star-Studded Musical Improv Series "Show Offs"
Season one's special guests will include NSYNC's Joey Fatone and "High School Musical" stars Corbin Bleu and Lucas Grabeel.

[03/05/19 - 08:13 AM]
Bobby Flay and Daughter Sophie Hit the Streets for Their Culinary Favorites in New Series "The Flay List"
The six-episode series launches Thursday, April 11 at 10:30/9:00c.

[03/05/19 - 08:12 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Voice," "The Bachelor" Share Demo Crown
NBC however is the most-watched network overall last night.

[03/05/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Game of Thrones" - Season 8 - Official Trailer (HBO)
The show's final season rolls out Sunday, April 14 on HBO.

[03/05/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel Blooms in Spring: "Spring Fever" Features Six All-New Movie Premieres in March and April
The event starts with "Flip that Romance" on Saturday, March 16 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/04/19 - 11:27 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 4
Updates include: "Riverdale" co-star Luke Perry passes away; NBC tables plans for "Law & Order: Hate Crimes"; and Nathalie Kelley to star in ABC's "The Baker and the Beauty."

[03/04/19 - 03:02 PM]
NBC Renews Its Critically Applauded Comedy "Superstore" for Fifth Season
"Week after week Justin Spitzer, our amazing writers, and cast and crew masterfully deliver a comedy that not only makes us laugh but speaks to the larger issues of the day," said Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta.

[03/04/19 - 02:00 PM]
Santiago Cabrera and Michelle Hurd Join CBS All Access' Upcoming Untitled "Star Trek" Jean-Luc Picard Series
No specifics however were given about their characters.

[03/04/19 - 01:50 PM]
"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" Returns to VH1 on Monday, March 25th at 8:00PM ET/PT with Back-to-Back Episodes
Scrapp DeLeon makes his grand return to the highly-anticipated season along with several series vets.

[03/04/19 - 11:00 AM]
"Legion" and "Archer: 1999" Coming to WonderCon Anaheim
FX's "Legion" panel will be among the opening night activities, while FXX's "Archer: 1999" will help close out the festival on Sunday.

[03/04/19 - 10:04 AM]
New Episodes of "Escaping Polygamy" Premiere April 1 on Lifetime
Look for the first of four new episodes at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/04/19 - 10:02 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "No Activity" for a Third Season
"We are so excited to welcome back our favorite cops for a third season of 'No Activity,'" said Julie McNamara.

[03/04/19 - 09:03 AM]
Netflix Announces "Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate"
The evening will be filled with an elite lineup of comedians, actors, and musicians paying homage to the iconic show with modern takes on timeless moments, as well as Lily Tomlin's revival of her seminal Edith Ann and Ernestine characters.

[03/04/19 - 08:10 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Returns on Top for ABC
The Alphabet's new season kicks off as the night's number one draw among adults 18-49.

[03/04/19 - 08:02 AM]
Video: "Queer Eye's" Fab Five Are Serving Self-Care and Love in Season 3 Trailer Debut
This season, these fearless ambassadors of taste are headed to Kansas City to bring their infectious brand of self-love, confidence and encouragement to a whole new roster of heroes.

[03/04/19 - 06:06 AM]
Everything Goes Sideways in MotorTrend's New Series "Drift This"
Hosted by drifting pioneers Chris Forsberg and Ryan Tuerck, the series explores how to make improbable vehicles - from a UPS-style truck to a stretch limousine to bumper cars - drift.

[03/04/19 - 06:00 AM]
"Cursed" Cast Announced as Production Begins on the New Katherine Langford-Led Series
Based on the upcoming book of the same name, the series is a re-imagining of the Arthurian legend, told through the eyes of the young woman who would become the Lady of the Lake.

[03/04/19 - 06:00 AM]
New Syndicated Daytime Talk Show "Tamron Hall" to Premiere Sept. 9, 2019
The show has been licensed to stations representing more than 85% of the country to date, including 47 of the top 50 markets.

[03/03/19 - 08:35 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBA Leads Demo Race for ABC
The Alphabet takes home the adults 18-49 crown while NBC is the most-watched broadcaster.

[03/02/19 - 08:26 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX Share Adults 18-49 Crown
FOX's "Last Man Standing" leads the night in the key demographic.

[03/01/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, March 1
Updates include: Michael Emerson signs up for CBS's "Evil"; E.J. Bonilla to star in ABC's "Until the Wedding"; and Rebecca Hall first to be cast in Amazon's "Tales from the Loop."

[03/01/19 - 01:24 PM]
Season Six Premiere of Hallmark Channel's Hit Original Series "When Calls the Heart" Lands Top Spot as #2 Original Scripted Series of the Week
The Hallmark Channel further spins the numbers for the week of February 18-24.

[03/01/19 - 12:34 PM]
"The Twilight Zone" Enlists Seth Rogen
Previously announced cast includes Ike Barinholtz, John Cho, Taissa Farmiga, Ginnifer Goodwin, Greg Kinnear, Luke Kirby, Sanaa Lathan, Kumail Nanjiani, Adam Scott, Rhea Seehorn, Alison Tolman, Jacob Tremblay, Jessica Williams, DeWanda Wise and Steven Yeun.

[03/01/19 - 12:32 PM]
MGM Television Is Building a "Tortilla Curtain" with Will Scheffer and Mark Olsen
The pair will adapt T.C. Boyle's PEN/Faulkner Award winning, landmark immigration-themed novel as a premium series.

[03/01/19 - 12:01 PM]
"Vice News Tonight" Changes Weekly Schedule
The series will now be presented Tuesday through Friday.

[03/01/19 - 09:30 AM]
Emma Roberts to Star in "Holidate" for Netflix
Wonderland's McG and Mary Viola are producing the film, their fifth collaboration for Netflix.

[03/01/19 - 09:13 AM]
Josh Gates Returns to Travel Channel to Showcase the Most Storied Places on Earth in a New Season of "Legendary Locations"
The series returns with new episodes on Tuesday, April 2 at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/01/19 - 08:11 AM]
Science Channel Goes Inside the Minds of Geniuses for Two-Hour Special "Einstein and Hawking: Unlocking the Universe" Premiering Sunday, March 10 at 8PM
"Joining forces with the best storytellers at the BBC, we've gathered some of the biggest names in physics to help put the spotlight on the mind-blowing discoveries of Einstein and Hawking," said Marc Etkind.

[03/01/19 - 08:09 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Dramas Take Home Adults 18-49 Crown
The Alphabet is the demo champ while CBS remains the most-watched network.

[03/01/19 - 07:25 AM]
Oxygen Media Presents Two-Hour Special "Uncovered: The Cult of Yahweh Ben Yahweh" on Sunday, March 10 at 7PM ET/PT
"Uncovered: The Cult of Yahweh Ben Yahweh" explores how Yahweh Ben Yahweh manipulated thousands, led with intimidation and gained political influence for more than a decade.

[03/01/19 - 07:13 AM]
Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us" to Be Released on Netflix on May 31
Based on a true story that gripped the country, "When They See Us" will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

[03/01/19 - 05:00 AM]
Kelly Clarkson Returns to Host the "2019 Billboard Music Awards" Live Wednesday, May 1st at 8 P.M. ET/PT on NBC
"I had so much fun hosting the 'Billboard Music Awards' last year that I'm back for more," Clarkson said.

[02/28/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, February 28
Updates include: Julia Roberts in talks to star in Amazon's "Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win"; AMC eyes third entry in "The Walking Dead" franchise; and Erin Darke to lead YouTube's "It's a Man's World."

[02/28/19 - 11:16 PM]
Syfy Picks Up "Resident Alien" Series Based on Dark Horse Comic
Alan Tudyk stars as an alien who crash-lands on Earth and assumes the identity of a small-town Colorado doctor named Harry Vanderspiegle, only to face the moral quandary of whether human beings are actually worth saving.

[02/28/19 - 12:56 PM]
Full Season of SundanceTV's True Crime Doc "Ministry of Evil: The Twisted Cult of Tony Alamo" Now Available to AMC Premiere Subscribers
The series made its broadcast premiere last night on SundanceTV.

[02/28/19 - 11:56 AM]
"Critters: A New Binge" Series to Premiere March 21 Exclusively on Shudder
The horror-comedy series picks up the tale of the Critters, everyone's favorite hairy, carnivorous, insatiable aliens from the beloved film franchise.

[02/28/19 - 10:52 AM]
BYUtv's Competitive Reality Show "Relative Race" Embarks on 5th Season of Family-Finding Journeys
The genealogy-based show follows four teams on a surprising, emotional 10-day journey throughout the United States as they complete challenges, discover unknown relatives identified through DNA testing and compete for a $50,000 grand prize.

[02/28/19 - 10:40 AM]
Discovery Channel to Premiere First "Gold Rush" Multi-Platform Series "Gold Rush: Dave Turin's Lost Mine"
Discovery Channel will premiere seven brand-new mid-form episodes Friday, March 8 on the Discovery GO platform that will lead to the series' broadcast premiere on Friday, April 5.

[02/28/19 - 10:20 AM]
Rolling Stone Details New El Chapo Docuseries "USA v. Chapo: The Drug War Goes on Trial"
The five-part series will debut on Facebook Watch every Monday beginning March 11.







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[05/11/26 - 04:14 PM]
Prime Video Kicks Off 2026 "Thursday Night Football" Season with Lions at Bills, September 17
Today's announcement arrives in advance of the full-season "TNF" schedule, which will be released on Thursday, May 14.

[05/11/26 - 03:15 PM]
Prime Video Confirms Season Three Premiere Date of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"
The eagerly awaited third season of epic fantasy series will premiere on November 11, 2026.

[05/11/26 - 03:01 PM]
Prime Video Orders "Escorted" to Series
The eight-episode, half-hour single-camera comedy stars and is executive produced, written, and co-showrun by Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein.

[05/11/26 - 02:46 PM]
Prime Video Orders "Rose Hill" to Series from Temple Hill
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[05/11/26 - 02:31 PM]
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[05/11/26 - 02:15 PM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham and Releases First Look Photos
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[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.

[05/11/26 - 11:37 AM]
Great American Media Renews Beloved Original Series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" for Season Four
Set in the picturesque town of Brookfield, the series continues to follow the evolving lives of its residents as they navigate love, hardship, and new beginnings together.

[05/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little House on the Prairie" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Independence isn't just a way of life, it's a place to come together.

[05/11/26 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews Global Hit Series "Reacher" for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
The third season reached 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days and stands as the most-watched season on the service since "Fallout" season one over the same timeframe.

[05/11/26 - 10:53 AM]
Viaplay Announces June Slate - Greek Noir Thriller, Acclaimed Nordic Series & Films
New U.S. debuts include "Save Me" and "Black Sands."

[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
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The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.