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[03/06/19 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 6
Updates include: The CW's "Arrow" to end with recently ordered eighth season; "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek reveals cancer diagnosis; and HBO orders Merritt Wever-led "Run" to series.

[03/06/19 - 02:10 PM]
Netflix to Adapt Bestselling Graphic Novel "Pashmina" Into Original Animated Musical with Celebrated Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha and Amritraj's Hyde Park Entertainment
"Pashmina" is a fantasy and adventure story that follows Priyanka, a first generation American of Indian descent, as she explores her family history with the help of a magical pashmina.

[03/06/19 - 02:07 PM]
CBS News to Broadcast "The Gayle King Interview with R. Kelly," A One-Hour Primetime Special Featuring the R&B Singer and Two Women Who Live with Him
The one-hour special - which will include never-before-seen parts of King's 80-minute sitdown - preempts the originally scheduled episode of "MacGyver" this Friday.

[03/06/19 - 01:16 PM]
"Deadliest Catch" Returns for Landmark 15th Season on April 9 on Discovery
New to the fleet this season is the cut-throat, no-nonsense Captain Steve "Harley" Davidson with the 148-foot-long Southern Wind.

[03/06/19 - 01:08 PM]
Video: Official Super Trailer for VH1's "Black Ink Crew"
The series returns Wednesday, March 13 at 9:00/8:00c on the cable channel.

[03/06/19 - 01:01 PM]
Freeform Announces Panels for Second Annual "Freeform Summit"
Themed "A Stage for Everyone," the event will serve as an "UnPageant," which aims to revolutionize the concept of a beauty pageant and redefine the status quo.

[03/06/19 - 12:03 PM]
Spectrum Originals Picks Up Sony Pictures Television Limited Event Series "Mad About You" Starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt
Peter Tolan is tapped to be the showrunner, and Helen Hunt will direct the first episode.

[03/06/19 - 10:56 AM]
New Netflix Live Action Series "No Good Nick" Starring Melissa Joan Hart and Sean Astin Premieres April 15
The series follows 13-year-old Nick, short for Nicole, who infiltrates a family with the intention to get revenge on them for unknowingly ruining her life.

[03/06/19 - 10:34 AM]
Highly Acclaimed Writer-Producer Michael Schur Renews Overall Deal at Universal Television
Schur is currently executive producer on two of NBC's most popular and beloved comedies, "The Good Place" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," and will also serve as an executive producer on the upcoming comedy "Abby's," which premieres Thursday, March 28.

[03/06/19 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Perpetual Grace, LTD" - Trailer
EPIX's original modern noir drama series stars Academy Award winner Sir Ben Kingsley, Jimmi Simpson and two-time Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver.

[03/06/19 - 09:54 AM]
Comedy Central Launches Digital Originals Channel on YouTube with Robust Development Slate
The Comedy Central Originals channel comes on the heels of the brand's recently launched Comedy Central Stand-Up channel on YouTube, which will premiere "Emily Heller: Ice Thickeners" on March 8.

[03/06/19 - 09:44 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "Someone Great" - Launching April 19
Gina Rodriguez, DeWanda Wise, Brittany Snow and Lakeith Stanfield star in the Netflix movie.

[03/06/19 - 09:15 AM]
USA Network Renews "The Sinner" for Season 3
Alongside Bill Pullman, new series regular Matt Bomer is set to play Jamie, an upstanding Dorchester resident and expectant father who looks to Ambrose for support in the wake of an accident.

[03/06/19 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Asia's Original Period Drama Series "Grisse" Premieres Today
Consisting of eight hour-long episodes, the English-language series is set in the Dutch East Indies during the mid-1800s colonial period.

[03/06/19 - 08:10 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "The Voice" Claim Top Spots
The Peacock and its reality entry hold off ABC and its "The Bachelor" special.

[03/06/19 - 06:07 AM]
Video: "Good Omens" - Official Trailer - Prime Video
Based on the best-selling novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, "Good Omens" follows an unlikely duo and their quest to save the world.

[03/06/19 - 06:01 AM]
Netflix Acquires the Rights to Develop Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Masterpiece "One Hundred Years of Solitude" as a New Netflix Series
"We are incredibly honored to be entrusted with the first filmed adaptation of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' a timeless and iconic story from Latin America that we are thrilled to share with the world," said Francisco Ramos.

[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.







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[10/08/25 - 11:44 AM]
Paramount+ Greenlights Season Two of Showtime Original Series "Dexter: Resurrection"
The series has been greenlit for season two with the writers' room now open.

[10/08/25 - 10:12 AM]
Video: Two-Time Emmy Nominated "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Celebrates Upcoming Season 12 with Series Trailer
20 new celebrity guests will sit down with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to learn about their genealogical history and the journeys of their ancestors dating back hundreds of years when the series returns January 6 on PBS.

[10/08/25 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "I Love LA" - Official Trailer - HBO Max
Rachel Sennott's new HBO original series streams November 2 on HBO Max.

[10/08/25 - 09:31 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Joins Production of Earth, Wind & Fire Project Directed by Academy Award and Grammy Winner Questlove
The film examines the iconic group's lasting legacy, cultural impact, and enduring body of work, and features exclusive access to the band's archives of visual, audio, and written material.

[10/08/25 - 09:28 AM]
Paramount+ Officially Greenlights and Announces 2026 Start of Production for "9/12," A Six-Part Limited Series with Emmy and Tony Award Winner and Oscar Nominee Jeremy Strong Set to Star and Executive Produce
Produced by Paramount Television Studios and SISTER, production is set to begin in the summer of 2026 and the series will launch globally on Paramount+ in 2027.

[10/08/25 - 09:05 AM]
Food Network Will Deliver More Than 50 Hours Of Holiday Programming This Year Including New Seasonal Spin-off "Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas," and "Sweet Empire"
The holidays begin with the return of "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" on Sunday, November 2 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

[10/08/25 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "The Bad Guys: Breaking In" New Series Trailer - Netflix Family
How did the Bad Guys break into the bad guy business in the first place? Find out in this hilarious prequel series set before the hit films.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Danny Trejo Returns for Season 2 of "Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo" Premiering Nov. 11 on The History Channel
Mysteries can be buried anywhere - under the earth, beneath the sea, or even right under our own feet.

[10/08/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Prime Video Releases the Official Trailer and Key Art for "Allen Iv3rson"
Directed by One9, the documentary will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on October 23 in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide and is the latest addition to the Prime membership.

[10/08/25 - 08:39 AM]
Video: "40 Acres" - Trailer - Hulu
After a series of plagues and wars leaves society in ruins, the Freemans are surviving - even thriving - on a farm in the middle of nowhere... so long as they repel the occasional raiding party.

[10/08/25 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Train Dreams" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Based on the novella of the same name, "Train Dreams" is the portrait of Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th Century.

[10/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Date, Key Art, Trailer Debut - Hulu Original Series "All's Fair" (Premieres November 4th)
The series stars Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Matthew Noszka with Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close.

[10/08/25 - 08:01 AM]
Apple TV+ Announces Season Three for Celebrated Drama "The Buccaneers"
"We couldn't be more delighted to be lacing up our corsets, slipping on our ball gowns and running breathless across the cliffs of Tintagel for the third time to see what passionate adventures our beloved Buccaneers get up to next," said series creator Katherine Jakeways.

[10/08/25 - 08:00 AM]
MGM+ Acquires Rights to AGC Television's "Vanished" Starring Kaley Cuoco for February 2026 Premiere
The mystery thriller series directed by Barnaby Thompson also stars Sam Claflin, Karin Viard and Matthias Schweighöfer.

[10/08/25 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Six Kings Slam" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six of the world's greatest men's tennis players battle it out in Riyadh for the crown to rule the court.