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[04/09/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 9
Updates include: Hulu orders final season of "Future Man"; Richard E. Grant, Sally Field cast in AMC's "Dispatches from Elsewhere"; and "High Fidelity" TV series moves from Disney+ to Hulu.

[04/09/19 - 02:01 PM]
Video: KJ Apa And Maia Mitchell in the Last Summer - Trailer and Key Art Debut!
Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.

[04/09/19 - 01:34 PM]
2019 "Monday Night Football" Preseason Schedule
Raiders, Cardinals, 49ers and Broncos will be featured in the network's two offerings.

[04/09/19 - 12:12 PM]
Season Two of "Our Cartoon President" to Premiere on Sunday, May 12th at 8 PM ET/PT on Showtime
The opener will feature an animated appearance from "Queer Eye's" Jonathan Van Ness.

[04/09/19 - 12:07 PM]
Documentary Series "On Tour with Asperger's Are Us," Following a Comedy Troupe of People with Asperger Syndrome on Their First Cross-Country Tour, Debuts April 30 on HBO
This intimate, humorous series is an underdog story that features a group of talented and funny performers who embrace shared challenges while working toward one overarching goal: to make people laugh.

[04/09/19 - 11:09 AM]
"The Whole Truth with Sunny Hostin" (wt) Revealed in New Investigation Discovery Series
During the six-episode run, Hostin travels across America to explore the stories behind some of the most controversial homicides the nation has ever seen.

[04/09/19 - 11:03 AM]
OWN's Top-Rated Drama "The Haves and the Have Nots" Continues the Jaw-Dropping Moments in Season 6
The most explosive season yet continues with scandal, destruction, and life-threatening tragedies for the Cryer, Harrington, and Young families.

[04/09/19 - 10:37 AM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for The New York Times Docuseries "The Weekly"
The series will premiere on Sunday, June 2 at 10:00/9:00c on FX, with exclusive streaming premieres available on Hulu the following day.

[04/09/19 - 10:20 AM]
Discovery Greenlights "Rob Riggle: Global Investigator" (w/t) Starring Comedian Rob Riggle
The series follows Riggle as he takes his passion for adventure across the globe in hopes of solving some of the world's greatest mysteries.

[04/09/19 - 09:30 AM]
Billy Crystal and John Goodman Return to Monstropolis in Disney+ Animated Series "Monsters at Work," Set for 2020 Premiere
The series picks up six months after the original movie's story, with the Monsters, Inc. power plant now harvesting the laughter of children to fuel the city of Monstropolis, thanks to Mike and Sulley's discovery that laughter generates ten times more energy than screams.

[04/09/19 - 09:19 AM]
Netflix's "The Crown" Casts Lady Diana Spencer
Said Peter Morgan: "Emma [Corrin] is a brilliant talent who immediately captivated us when she came in for the part of Diana Spencer."

[04/09/19 - 09:11 AM]
Maps Help Unlock Secrets to Mysteries in New Discovery and Science Channel Series "Uncharted" (wt)
Urban explorer Justin Fornal will use detailed historical maps along with the latest in high tech imaging to investigate mysteries that have remained elusive to others.

[04/09/19 - 09:01 AM]
Darren Star's Hit Series "Younger" Returns for Season Six on Wednesday, June 12 on TV Land
Additionally, 2018 Critic's Choice supporting actress nominee Miriam Shor, who plays Diana, is confirmed to direct an episode this season.

[04/09/19 - 08:21 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: National Championship Game Wins Big for CBS
The Eye dominates last night with victories in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/09/19 - 08:08 AM]
Netflix Forms Overall Deal with Multi Award-Winning Filmmaker and Choreographer Kenny Ortega and Fast-Tracks His First Two Projects
Highlights include: "Julie and the Phantoms," a musical comedy series in development based on an International Emmy Award-nominated Brazillian television series.

[04/09/19 - 08:07 AM]
New Discovery Channel Series "River of No Return" (w/t) to Spotlight Community Surviving in Remote Backcountry of Frank Church Wilderness
Set deep in the backcountry of one of the largest, most dangerous and incredibly scenic stretches of unfettered land in the country, lies the Frank Church Wilderness, also known as "The Frank."

[04/09/19 - 07:55 AM]
Celine and Fabien Cousteau Dive Into Ocean Mysteries in "Legends of the Deep" Premiering Sunday, June 9 at 9PM on Science Channel
From the tropical waters of Bermuda and Belize, to the shores of Cyprus and Nova Scotia, the Cousteaus hunt down and seek answers to the deep blue legends that have left previous investigators without answers.

[04/09/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Teaser Debut & Date Announcement - Netflix's "Tales of the City" - Launching Friday, June 7
Inspired by the books of Armistead Maupin, the limited series begins a new chapter in the beloved story.

[04/08/19 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 8
Updates include: Julianne Moore to star in Stephen King's "Lisey's Story" for Apple TV+; Joanna Kulig cast in Netflix's "The Eddy"; and Vincent D'Onofrio to recur on "Interrogation" at CBS All Access.

[04/08/19 - 05:10 PM]
Video: "My First First Love" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A group of friends under various odd circumstances end up living together under the same roof.

[04/08/19 - 05:01 PM]
TLC to Debut New Series "The Family Chantel," A Spinoff from the "90 Day Fiance" Franchise
Fan-favorites Pedro and Chantel and their lively in-laws will be the focal point of a spinoff series, premiering Monday nights this July.

[04/08/19 - 03:19 PM]
FX Sets Premiere Date for Second Season of "Pose"
The 10-episode second season will debut on Sunday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/08/19 - 12:03 PM]
truTV's "Paid Off with Michael Torpey" Returns with More Stories, Bigger Prizes and All-New Live Call-In Game
The series, which sparked intense conversation around the national student debt crisis when it premiered in 2018, will return for 16 all-new episodes starting Monday, May 13.

[04/08/19 - 12:00 PM]
Starz Acquires "Under the Wire" from BAFTA-Nominated Director Chris Martin
Based on the book of the same name by Paul Conroy, "Under The Wire" tells the incredible story of his and Marie Colvin's fateful mission - and Conroy's epic battle to escape the city.

[04/08/19 - 11:15 AM]
Discovery Orders "Legends of the Wild (w/t)" in Search of Answers to the Most Incredible Mysteries in the Natural World
The all-new series will follow two wilderness experts and childhood buddies as they investigate, document and try to solve some of the most incredible mysteries of the natural world.

[04/08/19 - 11:05 AM]
ABC News' "1969" Premieres Tuesday, April 23, on ABC
New docu-series "1969" weaves together rarely told stories of the moon landing, Manson murders, Chappaquiddick scandal and Woodstock with that of Nixon's first year in office, John Lennon's Bed-Ins for Peace, FBI shootouts with black activists and the Stonewall Uprising.

[04/08/19 - 11:01 AM]
T.D. Jakes Boards Lifetime's Foster Care Movie "I Am Somebody's Child" and Partners with Youth Orgs on New PSA
Premiering Easter Weekend on Saturday, April 20, the film stars Ginnifer Goodwin and newcomer Angela Fairley alongside Kim Hawthorne, Sherri Saum and Monique Coleman.

[04/08/19 - 11:00 AM]
Stars Cook for a Cause on the All-New, Two-Night Special "MasterChef Celebrity Family Showdown," Wednesdays, May 15 and 22, on FOX
The two-night special features four unique challenges, putting each celebrity duo through a culinary test - with more than bragging rights at stake - the winners earn donations to the charities of their choice.

[04/08/19 - 10:20 AM]
Starz Debuts First Images of "The Rook" Ahead of CanneSeries Television Festival
Emma Greenwell, Joely Richardson and Olivia Munn co-star in the drama, premiering this summer.

[04/08/19 - 10:08 AM]
"Preacher" Returns for Final Season Sunday, August 4 on AMC
Executive producer Seth Rogen broke the news via social media this morning.

[04/08/19 - 10:02 AM]
"Judge Jerry" Sold in 99% of the U.S. for Its Syndication Debut This Fall
"Judge Jerry," the daily, first-run court program with the iconic Jerry Springer presiding as judge, has already been sold to 206 stations across the country.

[04/08/19 - 09:42 AM]
BBC America Renews "Killing Eve" for Third Season
The show's second season premiered last night on BBC America and was simulcast on AMC.

[04/08/19 - 09:31 AM]
Video: "Sneaky Pete" Season 3 - Official Teaser - Prime Video
The series returns for its third season on Friday, May 10.

[04/08/19 - 09:30 AM]
The 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards Returns to The CW Network on Sunday, January 12, 2020
The show will continue its combined Film and Television awards format, honoring the finest in both cinematic and televised/streaming achievement, and take place once again at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

[04/08/19 - 09:18 AM]
Discovery Channel Announces Slate of Programming Highlighting the Wonders of the Natural World
From an intimate look at the people who dedicate their lives to conserving wildlife on the brink of extinction, to chronicling the everyday stories of wildlife that show us first-hand how they are more like humans than we think, these innovative stories are sure to amaze and inspire.

[04/08/19 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Stacks the Deck With Joel McHale as Host of "Card Sharks," Premiering This Summer on ABC
"I'm very excited to be hosting 'Card Sharks,'" said Joel McHale. "Game winners can win tens of thousands of dollars and in an updated twist - losers will be fed to a pen of adult Tiger Sharks."

[04/08/19 - 08:15 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: "Academy of Country Music Awards" Puts CBS on Top
The Eye takes home top honors in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/08/19 - 07:01 AM]
Renowned Recording Artists Salt-N-Pepa, DJ Spinderella and SWV Star in BET's New Docuseries "Ladies Night" Premiering Tuesday, April 30th at 10PM ET/PT on BET/Simulcast on BET Her
The stakes are high and reputations are on the line as everyone scrambles to meet expectations and deadlines.

[04/08/19 - 06:45 AM]
ABC Says Do to New Original Game Show, "Don't," From Banijay Studios North America and Executive Producer Ryan Reynolds
This comedic physical game follows one family of four who must work together throughout five mental and physical challenges with only one rule: Don't.

[04/08/19 - 06:31 AM]
Video: "Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce" - Official Trailer
The film presents an intimate look at Beyoncé's historic 2018 Coachella performance that paid homage to America's historically black colleges and universities.

[04/08/19 - 06:05 AM]
"Documentary Now!," The Classic Fictionalized "Non-Fiction" Series, Gets Season 53 Renewal from IFC
IFC has ordered seven episodes for the upcoming season, however no air date has been announced because Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers are super busy.

[04/08/19 - 06:04 AM]
Every Saturday, BBC America to Become "Project Awe"
"Project Awe" is a brand-new television destination for premium nature and wildlife content designed to inspire, connect and make viewers feel the awe.

[04/08/19 - 06:03 AM]
AMC Greenlights Third Series in "The Walking Dead" Universe
The third series in the franchise will feature two young female protagonists and focus on the first generation to come-of-age in the apocalypse as we know it.

[04/08/19 - 06:02 AM]
AMC Networks Announces Summer 2019 Premiere Dates for New and Returning Original Series
Highlights include the return of "Lodge 49" and horror-infused anthology "The Terror: Infamy" on Monday, August 12.

[04/07/19 - 08:32 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Wins Big with Final Four Coverage
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tops the evening in all categories last night.

[04/06/19 - 08:34 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Holds Onto Top Spots with Dramas
The Eye wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/06/19 - 01:05 AM]
Video: "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)" - Teaser - Netflix
The series, formerly known as "Don't Try This at Home," launches May 31 on the streaming service.

[04/05/19 - 11:28 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 5
Updates include: "Page Six TV" to fold after two seasons; Pamela Sue Martin cast in The CW's "Nancy Drew" project; and Apple TV+ rounds out the cast of "Defending Jacob."

[04/05/19 - 01:12 PM]
E! Ranks as #1 Cable Network in Prime Among W18-34 on Sunday Night
E! further spins the numbers for the season to date.

[04/05/19 - 01:04 PM]
Kelly Clarkson, Kenan Thompson, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Garner and More Challenge Their Pop Culture Chops on Red Nose Day Edition of "Hollywood Game Night"
Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the special Red Nose Day edition of "HGN" will air Thursday, May 23 at 10:00/9:00c.







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Video: Prime Video Releases Trailer and Key Art for "Jeff Dunham's Scrooged-Up Holiday Special"
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[11/12/24 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Nutcrackers" - Official Trailer - Hulu
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[11/12/24 - 11:00 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 10:34 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 10:14 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 10:00 AM]
HBO Original Comedy Special "James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome" Debuts November 23
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[11/12/24 - 09:00 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 08:31 AM]
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In this coming-of-age religious epic, Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph flee to save his life.

[11/12/24 - 08:04 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 08:02 AM]
HBO Original Documentary "Surveilled" Debuts November 20
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[11/12/24 - 07:03 AM]
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[11/12/24 - 07:00 AM]
Video: New Clip from "An Almost Christmas Story," Directed by David Lowery and Produced by Alfonso Cuaron
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