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[03/07/19 - 11:52 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 7
Updates include: Jennifer Morrison to topline "Under the Bridge" at CBS; Dave Annable to lead ABC's "Heart of Life"; and Thomas Lennon lands title role in FOX's "Richard Lovely."

[03/07/19 - 03:08 PM]
"The Big Bang Theory" Doubles UCLA STEM Scholar Support & Creates New Grad School Fund
The Endowment currently supports 35 scholars and has raised more than $5.5 million for UCLA students in financial need studying in STEM fields.

[03/07/19 - 12:56 PM]
Video: YouTube and Sony Pictures Television Debuts the Teaser Trailer for Season 2 of "Cobra Kai"
Season two rolls out Wednesday, April 24 on YouTube Premium.

[03/07/19 - 12:03 PM]
"Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas" Begins Its Second Season April 5, Exclusively on HBO
This season focuses on education in America, investigating teacher pay, student mental health, the school-to-prison pipeline and other pressing topics.

[03/07/19 - 11:02 AM]
Oscar(R) Nominee Adriana Barraza Joins Showtime(R) Drama Series "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels"
The series also stars Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Jessica Garza, Johnathan Nieves and Tony(R) and Emmy(R) winner Nathan Lane.

[03/07/19 - 10:43 AM]
Catch The CW's Season Finales This Spring!
The network reveals said dates for its current lineup.

[03/07/19 - 10:15 AM]
Taraji P. Henson and Ed Helms to Star in "Coffee & Kareem" for Netflix
A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend's 11 year-old son to clear his name and take down the city's most ruthless criminal.

[03/07/19 - 10:12 AM]
Warner Bros. Television WonderCon 2019 Lineup Announced
"The 100," "The Big Bang Theory" and "DC Super Hero Girls" are the studio's featured properties.

[03/07/19 - 10:03 AM]
Video: Starz Releases Official Trailer for "The Spanish Princess" and Announces May 5th Global Premiere Date
"The Spanish Princess" is a vivid and captivating story told uniquely from the point of view of the women, which also sheds light on a previously untold corner of history: the lives of people of color, living and working in 16th century London.

[03/07/19 - 09:45 AM]
New People Syndicated Weeknight Show Picked Up by Meredith Stations for Fall of 2020
The new half-hour weeknight program will highlight the most popular features from People, including entertainment news, exclusive interviews, feature stories, beauty, crime and much more.

[03/07/19 - 09:33 AM]
"How High 2" Lights Up MTV on Saturday, April 20th - Mike Epps Reprises His Role from the Original Stoner Classic
Lil Yachty, D.C. Young Fly, Alyssa Goss, DeRay Davis and Mary Lynn Rajskub star in the sequel.

[03/07/19 - 09:07 AM]
"Wife Swap" Returns to TV with New Episodes on Paramount Network Starting Thursday, April 4 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
The revival was previously targeted for sibling network CMT.

[03/07/19 - 08:49 AM]
Top HGTV Stars Go Head-to-Head in New Home Reno Competition Series "Rock the Block"
With just four weeks and $150,000 each, Leanne Ford, Jasmine Roth, Mina Starsiak and Alison Victoria will take identical suburban properties - located side-by-side in the Greater Los Angeles Area - and morph them into extraordinary custom dream homes.

[03/07/19 - 08:31 AM]
Spike Lee's "She's Gotta Have It" Returns to Netflix on May 24
Struggling with newfound success this season, against a backdrop of black art and culture, Nola must decide if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world.

[03/07/19 - 08:20 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "American Idol" Special Gives ABC a Boost
The Alphabet takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/07/19 - 08:19 AM]
David Dobkin to Direct "Eurovision" for Netflix
Will Ferrell is attached to star and write the film with Andrew Steele for the streaming service.

[03/07/19 - 08:09 AM]
Celebrity Cooking Disasters Enter Culinary Boot Camp in Brand-New Season of "Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition"
This season's celebrity recruits are: Jim J. Bullock, Morgan Fairchild, Tonya Harding, Jonathan Lipnicki, Taryn Manning, Alec Mapa, Kym Whitley and Jimmie Walker.

[03/07/19 - 08:02 AM]
TLC's "7 Little Johnstons" Returns with a House Full of Teenagers - and Everything That Comes Along with It
This new season will feature an epic family Halloween, a trip to New York City where they learn about dwarfism's important role in history, a Christmas party hosted by the Johnstons for over 100 little people and a trip to Hilton Head for Amber's 40th birthday.

[03/07/19 - 07:50 AM]
T-Pain to Host the 2019 "iHeartRadio Music Awards," Thursday, March 14, Live on FOX
Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Garth Brooks, John Legend and Kacey Musgraves are among this year's performers.

[03/07/19 - 07:00 AM]
The Squad Returns! "On My Block" Season 2 Launches March 29
The series is a coming of age comedy about four bright and street-savvy friends navigating their way through the triumph, pain and the newness of high-school set in the rough inner city.

[03/07/19 - 06:05 AM]
TBS and TNT Champion Female Empowerment with a Full-Day Takeover by Women-Driven Programming
On March 8, TBS and TNT are "going purple" across social platforms and dedicating the day to spotlighting female creators.

[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.







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[02/09/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars" Programming Update
The previously announced premiere date will be shifting two weeks and now premieres Friday, March 13 on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu.

[02/09/26 - 09:32 AM]
Video: Oxygen Unveils Premiere Date and Official Trailer for "A Plan to Kill" Season Two
Season two is set to premiere Sunday, March 8 at 7pm ET/PT.

[02/09/26 - 09:04 AM]
A Tradition Reimagined: ESPN and Disney Launch "We're Going," The First Marketing Campaign for ESPN's Inaugural Super Bowl
Following Sunday's Super Bowl LX, ESPN and Disney unveiled "We're Going," a high-energy, fast-paced, cameo-filled marketing campaign for ESPN's inaugural Super Bowl, set for February 2027.

[02/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
CNN and Variety Announce Special Town Hall Conversation Event with Timothee Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey
The special will air Saturday, February 21 at 7pm ET/PT on CNN and stream live for subscribers of CNN's streaming offering.

[02/09/26 - 09:00 AM]
UPtv to Debut the U.S. Cable Television Premiere of "Heartland" Season 19 on March 19
In season 19, the Bartlett-Fleming family must risk everything to keep Heartland and those they love out of harm's way.

[02/09/26 - 08:52 AM]
Colin Firth Joins Cast of "Berlin Noir" Adaptation
Based on Philip Kerr's bestselling novels and executive-produced by Tom Hanks, Firth joins Jack Lowden in the upcoming series.

[02/09/26 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Focus Features' "Song Sung Blue" Beginning February 13
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, in her Academy Award, Golden Globe and Actor Award-nominated role, star in Focus Features' unforgettable romance alongside Michael Imperioli, Ella Anderson, Mustafa Shakir and more.

[02/09/26 - 08:00 AM]
Callum Vinson Signs on to Play Atreus in Prime Video's "God of War" from Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios
Atreus, the ten-year old son of Kratos, grew up in a remote forest cabin, isolated from the rest of the world and raised almost entirely by his mother Faye.

[02/09/26 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "Virgin River" Season 7 - Official Trailer - Netflix
Newly married, Mel and Jack pursue their dream of adopting a baby, while old loves smolder and new threats challenge Virgin River.

[02/09/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: More "Sesame Street" Coming to Netflix - Vol. 2 Official Trailer - Netflix Jr
Miley Cyrus brings us a new song and EVEN MORE fun with Sesame Street, dropping on Netflix, March 9.

[02/09/26 - 04:00 AM]
HBO Max to Launch in the UK & Ireland on Thursday, March 26
Already available in over 110 territories worldwide, HBO Max offers the ultimate mix of best-in-class series, movies, extraordinary real-life stories and, via TNT Sports in the UK, live sport.

[02/08/26 - 11:23 PM]
A Home for World-Class Filipino Entertainment: The Journey and What's Next on Netflix Philippines in 2026
After 10 years of being part of Filipino entertainment culture, Netflix Philippines enters 2026 with a slate that marks a striking new chapter - bigger in ambition, deeper in creative partnerships, and unmistakably Filipino at its core.

[02/06/26 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of February 2-6
Updates include: Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano to lead HBO Max's "How to Survive Without Me"; FOX extends "The Floor" through season seven; and Craig Mazin to bring "Baldur's Gate" to HBO.

[02/06/26 - 12:49 PM]
TBS Unveils First Superstar Guests for "Foul Play with Anthony Davis" with More A List Names to Come
LeBron James, Draymond Green, Jordan Chiles, and Rickea Jackson will kick off series premiere on Monday, April 6.

[02/06/26 - 09:16 AM]
Netflix's "Untamed" Heads to Hawaii for Season 2
Season two of the hit mystery thriller series will take place in Hawaii, as a new case brings Eric Bana's Kyle Turner to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.