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[03/28/19 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, March 28
Updates include: Netflix orders second season of "The Order"; Nancy Lenehan, Phil Hendrie cast in "Our House" at CBS; and Lorenzo Richelmy latest tapped for ABC's "Triangle."

[03/28/19 - 08:40 PM]
Cartoon Network's "Steven Universe" Brings Home 2019 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming
In July 2018, Steven Universe aired its critically acclaimed "Heart of the Crystal Gems" arc, in which title character Steven officiated a wedding between beloved non-binary characters Ruby and Sapphire.

[03/28/19 - 02:19 PM]
TLC's Hit Series "I Am Jazz" Renewed for a Sixth Season
"Jazz is the quintessential example of living authentically and embracing one's true self and that is what TLC seeks to celebrate in all of our programming," said Howard Lee.

[03/28/19 - 12:06 PM]
Science Channel's "Impossible Engineering: Extreme Railroads" Heading Down the Track for New Season Beginning May 1
The new season will showcase the world's most extraordinary railway systems, from the deepest jungles to the highest peaks and beyond.

[03/28/19 - 11:33 AM]
Video: Trailer - MTV's "Double Shot at Love with DJ Pauly D and Vinny"
The series premieres with back-to-back episodes on Thursday, April 11 at 8:00/7:00c.

[03/28/19 - 10:05 AM]
Video: "The 100" - Season 6 Extended Trailer - The CW
The new season kicks off Tuesday, April 30 at 9:00/8:00c on the network.

[03/28/19 - 10:02 AM]
Investigation Discovery Averages Over 1.4 Million Viewers with "The Atlanta Child Murders" Premiere
Investigation Discovery further spins the numbers for Saturday, March 23.

[03/28/19 - 10:00 AM]
CBS to Present a New "The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special 2019" on Monday, May 20
The special will also feature James Corden's favorite moments from this past year on "The Late Late Show."

[03/28/19 - 09:12 AM]
Bravo Media's "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" Kicks Off a Revealing Three-Part Reunion Beginning Sunday, April 7 at 8PM ET/PT
Plus: look for the three-part special "The Real Housewives of Atlanta Porsha's Having a Baby" beginning Sunday, April 28.

[03/28/19 - 09:03 AM]
Dangerous Minds to Gather at Investigation Discovery's IDCON 2019
This year's theme will focus on the psyche of unpredictable criminals, offering the chance to interact with ID's stars, see exclusive clips from new and beloved ID series, and immerse in experiences built specifically for super sleuths.

[03/28/19 - 09:00 AM]
Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter Named President's Award Recipient for 50th NAACP Image Awards
Newly announced presenters will include Algee Smith, Cynthia Erivo, Danai Gurira, Issa Rae, Jimmy O. Yang, John Legend, Laura Harrier, Lupita Nyong'o, Marsai Martin, Mike Epps, Regina Hall, Ron Stallworth, Sanaa Lathan, Stephan James, Van Jones, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis,and Winston Duke.

[03/28/19 - 08:11 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Chicago" Dramas Push NBC on Top
The Peacock takes home top honors in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[03/28/19 - 08:00 AM]
First Look at "The Society" - Netflix's Next YA Drama
The 10-episode series follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents.

[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.







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[10/27/25 - 01:06 PM]
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[10/27/25 - 12:03 PM]
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[10/27/25 - 11:53 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 11:18 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 11:03 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 10:01 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 09:38 AM]
Video: Tubi's "Sidelined 2: Intercepted" Reveals Trailer
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[10/27/25 - 09:34 AM]
Date Announcement: Hulu Original Docuseries "Caroline Flack: Search for the Truth"
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[10/27/25 - 09:00 AM]
Video: Watch the All-New Promo for "Fear Factor: House of Fear"
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[10/27/25 - 08:30 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 07:24 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 07:00 AM]
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[10/27/25 - 06:02 AM]
Video: "Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks" - Official Trailer - Peacock Original
This three-part docuseries celebrates the history and legacy of Universal Destinations & Experiences.

[10/27/25 - 04:01 AM]
"City of Shadows," The New Netflix Thriller Arrives on December 12
A macabre crime has taken place at La Pedrera - Casa Milà: a burned body has been discovered on the façade of Gaudí's iconic building.

[10/26/25 - 07:00 PM]
HBO Max Announces Early Debut of "IT: Welcome to Derry" Episode Two in Celebration of Halloween
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