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[03/27/19 - 11:04 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 27
Updates include: "Game of Thrones" prequel pilot rounds out cast; Max Willems set as lead in "The Emperor of Malibu" at CBS; and Edgar Ramirez, Lily Rabe tapped for HBO's "The Undoing."

[03/27/19 - 04:22 PM]
Lifetime Unveils Upfront Slate - Projects in Works with Elizabeth Smart, Aly Raisman & Leah Remini, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige & Missy Elliott, and Jo Frost
Jo Frost returns for 20 all-new episodes of the beloved series, "Supernanny," where she will infuse her 30 years of expertise to the issues facing modern-day families.

[03/27/19 - 04:21 PM]
A&E Network Greenlights K-9 Competition Series "Top Dog" (w.t.) from the Producers of Hit Series "Live PD," Big Fish Entertainment
The new series will feature fan-favorite K-9s as well as new furry faces as they compete in multiple action-packed rounds on television's first full-run K-9 course.

[03/27/19 - 04:20 PM]
A&E's "Biography" Set for Garth Brooks Four-Part Television Special "Garth: The Road I'm On (w.t.)" to Launch Q4 2019
The special will highlight the prolific career of the best-selling solo artist of all time through never-before-seen interviews with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, the original road band and others from Garth's personal and music family.

[03/27/19 - 04:19 PM]
History Launches Major New Experiential Brand Initiatives That Bring History to Life for Fans Across America
Launching in the Fall of 2019, HISTORYTalks will be a travelling speaker series focused on newsworthy subjects and key historical events.

[03/27/19 - 04:18 PM]
History Announces Return of Record-Breaking Live Television Event "Evel Live 2" Premiering July 7 Kicking Off Network's Third Annual Car Week
Professional motorsports icon, Travis Pastrana, will return to co-host the special.

[03/27/19 - 04:17 PM]
History Announces Two New Epic Docudramas Including "Washington" in Partnership with Pulitzer Prize Winning Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin and "The Food That Built America" Revealing the Unknown Stories of Visionary Food Entrepreneurs
Both docudramas join previously announced six-part documentary "Grant," based on Pulitzer Prize(R) winner Ron Chernow's #1 New York Times bestselling biography.

[03/27/19 - 04:16 PM]
History Greenlights New Nonfiction Series "The UnXplained" Hosted and Executive Produced by William Shatner and Orders Second Season of Hit Unscripted Series "In Search Of" Hosted and Executive Produced by Zachary Quinto
"The UnXplained" will explore the facts behind the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.

[03/27/19 - 04:15 PM]
Sylvester Stallone to Direct, Executive Produce Drama Series "The Tenderloin" in Development at History
The series is based on the true story of Charles Becker, a New York cop at the turn of the century and leader of the Strong-Arm Squad, tasked with going to war with the Italian, Jewish and Irish gangs in a violent New York City neighborhood called "The Tenderloin."

[03/27/19 - 03:15 PM]
Brenda Song Returns to Disney Channel in "Amphibia," A Frog-Out-Of-Water Animated Comedy Series Premiering This Summer
In production now, Song plays 13-year-old Anne Boonchuy, an independent and fearless teen who is magically transported to the fantastical world of Amphibia, a rural marshland full of frog-people.

[03/27/19 - 03:04 PM]
Freeform Announces Summer Premieres & Finales
"grown-ish," "Good Trouble" and "Siren" all return in the coming months while "Shadowhunters" will sign off on May 6.

[03/27/19 - 03:03 PM]
Video: Freeform Releases Opening Title Sequence for Upcoming Witch-Themed Series "Motherland: Fort Salem"
Plus: Ashley Nicole Williams joins the cast as Abigail Bellweather, a driven and courageous witch who is excited to join the ranks of the witches' army.

[03/27/19 - 03:02 PM]
Freeform Dives Into Animation with Two Female-Focused Animated Projects in Development
"Betches" and "Woman World" are both in the works at the cable channel.

[03/27/19 - 03:01 PM]
Video: Freeform Doubles Down on "A Little Forward" Mantra and Unveils a New Brand Narrative Spot
In an anthemic message pointed at outdated societal standards, Freeform has provided a stage for people to stand up, speak out and celebrate how far young adults have pushed society to reexamine cultural norms.

[03/27/19 - 12:31 PM]
As a Bonus to Fans, "Game of Thrones: The Last Watch," A Two-Hour Feature Documentary Chronicling the Making of the Final Season, Debuts May 26, Exclusively on HBO(R)
For a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series "Game of Thrones," chronicling the creation of the show's most ambitious and complicated season.

[03/27/19 - 12:18 PM]
MotorTrend Cruises Into Florida for "Barrett-Jackson Live" from Palm Beach
The MotorTrend App, MotorTrend TV and MotorTrend's sister network Discovery Channel will partner for 18 hours of live, gavel-to-gavel coverage of the 17th annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach auction.

[03/27/19 - 11:05 AM]
Bravo Media Brings Tex-Mex to Your Tuesdays with New Series "Texicanas" Premiering Tuesday, May 7 at 10PM ET/PT
The series follows Penny Ayarzagoitia, Mayra Farret, Lorena Martinez, Anayancy Nolasco, Karla Ramirez, and Luz Ortiz, a stylish group of San Antonio sophisticates as they try to balance their social lives and the demands of raising a family.

[03/27/19 - 11:02 AM]
Video: Premiere Date and Trailer Revealed for TNT's "Animal Kingdom"
The fourth season of "Animal Kingdom" premieres Tuesday, May 28 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/27/19 - 10:35 AM]
SundanceTV Marries Short Form Innovation with Premium Scripted Drama in "State of the Union," Starring Award-Winners Rosamund Pike and Chris O'Dowd
The series will be rolled out on multiple platforms simultaneously, including its "10@10" debut on SundanceTV starting Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17, where a ten-minute installment will be released each weeknight at 10:00/9:00c.

[03/27/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates
Plus: the network confirms its finale dates, from "Gotham" and "The Orville" on April 25 to "MasterChef Junior" on June 4.

[03/27/19 - 10:12 AM]
"Knock Down the House" - In Select Theaters and Launching Globally on Netflix on May 1
The film follows the efforts of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush and Paula Jean Swearengin during the 2018 midterm elections.

[03/27/19 - 09:19 AM]
Video: E!'s "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Season 16 Supertease Available Now
The cable channel's flagship series returns this Sunday, March 31 at 9:00/8:00c.

[03/27/19 - 09:19 AM]
Bravo Media Strolls Down South with the Premiere of "Southern Charm" on Wednesday, May 15 at 8PM ET/PT
Naomie Olindo and Eliza Limehouse will join returning cast members Craig Conover, Kathryn Dennis, Cameran Eubanks, Austen Kroll, Chelsea Meissner and Shep Rose.

[03/27/19 - 09:02 AM]
Video: Trailer - "You vs. Wild" - New Interactive Series
The Bear Grylls-led series premieres April 10 on Netflix.

[03/27/19 - 09:01 AM]
HBO's "Dragon Wagon" Lands at AT&T's Boston Flagship Store Giving Fans a Chance to Ride in Style to the "Game of Thrones" Final Season World Premiere in New York City
Kristian Nairn (Hodor) who will be greeting "Game of Thrones" devotees, taking photos and "holding the door" for the activation.

[03/27/19 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "Killing Eve" - Final Trailer Release Before April 7 Premiere
The new season premieres Sunday, April 7 at 8:00/7:00c on BBC America and AMC.

[03/27/19 - 08:41 AM]
"Mae and George" (w/t) Is a New Semi-Autobiographical Comedy Series for E4 and Netflix, from Exciting New Talent Mae Martin
"Mae and George" is a deeply personal, darkly hilarious and poignant story about the unique pressures of navigating the modern-day fluid landscape of gender and sexuality.

[03/27/19 - 08:30 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Unveils the Epic History and Modern Marvels of Britain from a Bird's Eye View in "Aerial Britain"
This newest installment takes viewers on a journey to four regions of Britain, discovering the historical significance of the island from breathtaking heights.

[03/27/19 - 08:09 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: "This Is Us" Continues Its Reign for NBC
The drama once again takes home top honors among adults 18-49.

[03/27/19 - 08:03 AM]
Nickelodeon Unboxes Playful New Preschool Series "Ryan's Mystery Playdate," Starring YouTube Superstar Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, Friday, April 19, at 12:30 P.M. (ET/PT)
The live-action series follows Ryan as he tackles a series of imaginative, physical challenges and solves mystery box puzzles to reveal the identity of his playdate.

[03/27/19 - 07:58 AM]
Discovery to Air "Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses" Documentary in Association with USC Shoah Foundation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The one-hour special is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00/6:00c.

[03/27/19 - 07:25 AM]
FOX Sports Knocks One Out of the Park with Talent Lineup for the 2019 MLB Season
John Smoltz reprises his role as the network's lead game analyst, while Tom Verducci brings his knowledge of the game into the broadcast booth during the regular season.

[03/27/19 - 06:00 AM]
The "2019 American Music Awards(R)" Is Back for a Night of Unforgettable Moments and Musical Performances, Live Sunday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. EST on ABC
The "2018 American Music Awards," saw Taylor Swift break the record for most AMA wins ever by a female artist with 23, surpassing Whitney Houston's record of 21.

[03/27/19 - 05:01 AM]
"Charles Manson: The Funeral" Documentary Premieres Saturday, April 13 at 8PM ET/5PM PT
The Reelz special goes inside the journey of Charles Manson's grandson Jason Freeman who fought to control the notorious cult leader's body and funeral.

[03/27/19 - 01:16 AM]
Agreement Between TF1 and Netflix Around the Event Series "Le Bazar de la Charite"
The eight-part event series is written by Catherine Ramberg and Karine Spreuzkouski; directed by Alexandre Laurent; and stars Audrey Fleurot, Julie De Bona and Camille Lou.

[03/26/19 - 11:02 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, March 26
Updates include: MTV extends "Wild 'n Out" with 90 episode order; Brad Falchuk is the latest creator to sign an overall deal with Netflix; and Zane Holtz, Katherine LaNasa tapped for The CW's "Katy Keene."

[03/26/19 - 11:26 AM]
Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette and David Thewlis Board Charlie Kaufman's "I'm Thinking of Ending Things"
Named an NPR Best Book of the Year in 2016, "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" is a stunning debut that examines the fragility of the psyche and the limitations of solitude.

[03/26/19 - 11:06 AM]
Hugh Dancy Joins Season Eight of "Homeland"
Dancy will recur as John Zabel, a savvy Washington consultant who joins the White House as a new foreign-policy advisor to the President and a formidable opponent to Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin).

[03/26/19 - 10:38 AM]
Discovery Channel Unravels Mystery and Myth with All-New Series "Mummies Unwrapped"
In an all-new, ground-breaking series, host and acclaimed Egyptologist Ramy Romany expertly guides viewers around the world as he investigates the spellbinding secrets of the most fascinating burial sites, mass graves and ancient tombs on Earth.

[03/26/19 - 10:30 AM]
"Better Things" Renewed for Fourth Season on FX
There are eight episodes remaining in season three airing Thursdays at 10:00/9:00c through May 16.

[03/26/19 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Announces Premiere Dates for Drama Series Airing This Summer
Highlights include the two-hour debut of "Blood & Tresaure" on Tuesday, May 21 following the season finale of "NCIS."

[03/26/19 - 10:07 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Netflix's "The Perfect Date" - Launching April 12
Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Odiseas Georgiadis, Matt Walsh and Camila Mendes star in the latest film from the streaming service.

[03/26/19 - 09:15 AM]
Jordan Klepper Heads to the Front Lines of American Activism in "Klepper" - Comedy Central's New Documentary Series Premiering Thursday, May 9
"As I learned from middle school basketball, you only experience so much from the sidelines," said Klepper. "Riding shotgun with America's resistors, contrarians and dreamers, I saw firsthand our country's fighting spirit."

[03/26/19 - 09:01 AM]
Netflix Announces New Comedy Stand-Up Series "Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready"
Haddish will introduce six of her favorite comedians to Netflix members around the world in a bold new collection of hilarious half-hour stand-up specials.

[03/26/19 - 08:09 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC's "The Voice" Tops Competition in Viewers, Demos
The Peacock's mainstay holds off ABC's "American Idol" in both categories.

[03/26/19 - 05:01 AM]
BYUtv Reveals "Studio C" Season 10 Cast
A viral phenom with nearly two billion views on YouTube, "Studio C" derives universally-loved humor from everyday life through endlessly watchable and shareable sketches that offer comic perspective on commonplace scenarios and pop culture commentary.

[03/25/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Monday, March 25
Updates include: The CW pushes "I Ship It" to summer; Rob Corddry, Michaela Watkins cast in "The Unicorn" at CBS; and all charges are dropped against much-ballyhooed actor Jussie Smollett.

[03/25/19 - 01:35 PM]
Freeform's "Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists" Is Cable's Strongest Drama Debut Since September 2018 with Women 18-34
Freeform further spins the numbers for Wednesday, March 20.

[03/25/19 - 12:34 PM]
Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears to Kick Off Celebration of NFL's 100th Season
Plus: Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will raise their championship banner on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 1 at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday, September 8.

[03/25/19 - 12:03 PM]
Apple Unveils Apple TV+, The New Home for the World's Most Creative Storytellers
Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa, M. Night Shyamalan and Jon M. Chu are among the featured auspices.







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[11/13/24 - 02:02 PM]
Hit Detective Drama, "Shetland," Returns December 11 for Season Nine on BritBox
A double missing person's case blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, as Calder and Tosh are drawn into a labyrinthine investigation.

[11/13/24 - 01:59 PM]
Dascha Polanco and Paige Hurd Each to Star in New "Ripped from the Headlines" Originals for Lifetime
The former stars in "Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story" on January 11; while the latter leads "Girl in the Garage: The Laura Cowan Story" on January 18.

[11/13/24 - 01:08 PM]
ESPN to Exclusively Present 2025 MLB Opening Day Doubleheader Featuring Both World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and American League Champion New York Yankees
The doubleheader begins on ESPN at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 27 when Aaron Judge and the Yankees host Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers, who won the National League Central in 2024.

[11/13/24 - 11:30 AM]
"Doctor Odyssey" Series Premiere Swells +482% Over Live+Same Day Audience in Adults 18-49
Plus: "9-1-1" kicked off season eight with an action-packed three-episode story arc rising +156% in Total Viewers (12.64 million vs. 4.93 million) and +519% in Adults 18-49 (2.91 rating vs. 0.47 rating) over its initial Live+Same Day audience.

[11/13/24 - 11:12 AM]
ESPN NBA Schedule Update: Golden State Warriors Visit New Orleans Pelicans on November 22
This matchup replaces the previously scheduled Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks game.

[11/13/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Agent" Season 2 - Official Teaser - Netflix
Based on the novel by Matthew Quirk, "The Night Agent" is a sophisticated, character-based, action-thriller centering on a low level FBI Agent, Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), whose efforts to save The President in Season 1 earn him an opportunity to become a Night Agent in Season 2.

[11/13/24 - 11:00 AM]
CBS Announces Winter Premiere Dates for 2024-25 Primetime Season
"Hollywood Squares," starring award-winning actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore as the center square, and hosted by Nate Burleson, premieres Thursday, January 9 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).

[11/13/24 - 10:08 AM]
Video: Trailer and Key Art Debut - Hulu Exclusive "Family Guy" Holiday Special
The special episode premieres on Monday, November 25 only on Hulu as a part of the year-round "Family Guy" 25th Anniversary Celebration!

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Onyx Collective's Sexy Legal Drama "Reasonable Doubt" Renewed for Season Three on Hulu
"Reasonable Doubt" centers on Los Angeles-based high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline "Jax" Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi) as she deals with past traumas, a struggling marriage, motherhood and a murder case, all while trying to keep her life together.

[11/13/24 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Say Nothing" - Official Trailer 2 - FX
FX's limited series is a gripping story of murder and memory in Northern Ireland during The Troubles.

[11/13/24 - 10:00 AM]
Video: Let The Games Begin! Prime Video Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Holiday Special "Amazon Wish List Games"
All five episodes of the special are set to debut on Prime Video on November 20.

[11/13/24 - 09:01 AM]
Disney Channel's "Fa-La-La-Lidays" and Disney Jr.'s "Magical Holidays" Unwrap Festive Programming for the Whole Family
Highlights of "Disney Channel's Fa-la-la-lidays" include new animated holiday episodes of "Big City Greens" and "ZOMBIES: The Re-Animated Series."

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Video: "The Later Daters" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Six older singles shake off the dust and wade back into the dating pool with the help of their family and friends and a renowned relationship expert in this uplifting docuseries that proves it's never too late to find lasting love.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
CBS Presents "Blue Bloods: Celebrating a Family Legacy," An "Entertainment Tonight" Special, to Air Friday, Nov. 29
This one-hour special, celebrating 293 episodes of "Blue Bloods," includes new exclusive interviews with the stars and recurring guest stars who share favorite memories and behind-the-scenes moments from the past 14 years.

[11/13/24 - 09:00 AM]
Acorn TV to Debut "Acorn TV X TED: Transform Your Thinking"
The new series will consist of six episodes, each featuring five TED Talks with a common theme.