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[04/22/19 - 11:22 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 22
Updates include: HBO orders Armando Iannucci's comedy "Avenue 5" to series; Jake Lacy cast in Hulu's "High Fidelity" TV series; and Warren Leight returns to "Law & Order: SVU" for season 21.

[04/22/19 - 05:15 PM]
Netflix Announces Teenage Crime Drama "Extracurricular"
The latest Korean original series is a story of high school students who become tangled in a series of conflicts and events that challenge human values and morality.

[04/22/19 - 04:30 PM]
Natalie Portman to Narrate Disneynature's "Dolphin Reef"
"Dolphin Reef" dives under the sea to frolic with some of the planet's most engaging animals: dolphins.

[04/22/19 - 01:19 PM]
E! Expands Entertainment News Programming with Three Additional Hours Weekdays on E!
E! announced today that the network will expand its signature entertainment news and commentary programming with three additional hours of original content every weekday, starting in early 2020.

[04/22/19 - 12:04 PM]
Video: "Bonding" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the streaming service's latest original series, due on April 24, sometimes your best friend dominates your life.

[04/22/19 - 11:44 AM]
Kellie Martin Returns in "Hailey Dean Mysteries" with Three Movie Installments Premiering on Consecutive Sunday Nights This May
The successful "Hailey Dean Mysteries" movie franchise is based on characters from Nancy Grace's New York Times best-selling book series.

[04/22/19 - 11:02 AM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces Docu-Series About the Legendary Comedy Store
The four-part documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

[04/22/19 - 10:30 AM]
CBS Renews "NCIS: Los Angeles" and "NCIS: New Orleans" for 2019-2020 Season
The pickups follow the recent renewal of the original "NCIS," also for next season.

[04/22/19 - 10:23 AM]
ABC Schedules Latest "black-ish" Backdoor Pilot Episode for Tuesday, May 7
"Becoming Bow" flashbacks to a young, 12-year-old Rainbow living in a commune with her family.

[04/22/19 - 09:56 AM]
Video: "Sneaky Pete" Season 3 - Official Trailer - Prime Video
The Giovanni Ribisi-led drama returns on Friday, May 10.

[04/22/19 - 09:47 AM]
Video: "Knock Down the House" - Trailer & Key Art Debut
Four exceptional women mount grassroots campaigns against powerful incumbents in the film, an inspiring look at the 2018 midterm elections that tipped the balance of power.

[04/22/19 - 09:43 AM]
How Sweet It Is! New Episodes of "Cake Boss" Premiere on Discovery Family Beginning Saturday, May 18
"The famiglia and I are back, baby! Season nine is easily one of our craziest with cakes and Carlo's Bakery shenanigans," said Buddy Valastro.

[04/22/19 - 09:02 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Goes Beneath the Robes and Under the Wigs of European Royalty in "Private Lives of the Monarchs"
The five-part series premieres Monday, May 20 at 8:00/7:00c on the cable channel.

[04/22/19 - 09:01 AM]
A&E to Premiere Three New "Biography" Documentaries on Chris Farley, Jeff Dunham and Jeff Foxworthy
Airing across Monday, May 27 and Tuesday, May 28, the specials will delve deep into the careers and personal lives of these dynamic performers to give viewers an insider's look at what it took for each to reach the top.

[04/22/19 - 08:41 AM]
Video: Acorn TV Original - "Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries" - Premiering April 29
When the famous aunt she never knew, Phryne Fisher, goes missing over the highlands of New Guinea, the gorgeously reckless Peregrine Fisher (Geraldine Hakewill) inherits a windfall.

[04/22/19 - 08:18 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, "American Idol" Lead Demo Race
The Alphabet tops the broadcast networks among adults 18-49 while CBS remains the most-watched of the group.

[04/22/19 - 07:32 AM]
HBO(R) Premieres Three New APA Visionaries Short Films for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The films will be available to stream across all of HBO's on-demand and digital platforms on May 6 at 8pm.

[04/22/19 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Netflix Debuts Trailer & Key Art for "See You Yesterday" Produced by Spike Lee
High school best friends and science prodigies C.J. and Sebastian spend every spare minute working on their latest homemade invention: backpacks that enable time travel.

[04/21/19 - 07:52 PM]
Netflix Brings True-to-Life, Korean Romance "One Spring Night"
"One Spring Night" will launch two episodes weekly in Asia and most English-speaking territories from May 22, one hour after its television broadcast in Korea.

[04/21/19 - 05:09 PM]
Netflix to Launch Korean Fantasy Drama "Abyss"
"Abyss" will launch two episodes weekly in most English-speaking territories and Asia from May 6.

[04/21/19 - 09:29 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Wins with "The Ten Commandments" Telecast
The Alphabet's annual presentation leads the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/20/19 - 08:41 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Adults 18-49 with NBA Playoffs
The Alphabet wins the demo crown however a repeat driven CBS is the most-watched broadcaster.

[04/19/19 - 11:17 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 19
Updates include: Jon Seda, Colin Donnell among departures from NBC's "Chicago" franchise; Natalie Morales bows out of "Access" series; and Justin Spitzer exits as showrunner of "Superstore."

[04/19/19 - 10:34 AM]
"Samantha!" Is Back: More Mature. Way Less Famous.
Netflix's first local sitcom, is back for a second season, packed with seven episodes of pure delight, sticky-bubble gum musics, and absurdities.

[04/19/19 - 10:07 AM]
Bravo Media Returns to the Big Easy When "Southern Charm New Orleans" Premieres Sunday, June 2 at 9PM ET/PT
Returning socialites include Tamica Lee, Barry Smith, Reagan Charleston, Jeff Charleston, Justin Reese, Jon Moody, Rachel McKenzie and Kelsey Nichols.

[04/19/19 - 09:23 AM]
YouTube Greenlights "Retro Tech" Starring YouTube Creator Marques Brownlee
The six-episode unscripted series will debut on Marques' YouTube channel this December.

[04/19/19 - 09:00 AM]
Music's Biggest Event for Families Returns For Its Seventh Year, Live for the First Time and With a New Name: "ARDYs: A Radio Disney Music Celebration," Sunday, June 16
For the first time, it will be a live telecast, originating from Los Angeles, on Disney Channel and in DisneyNOW, with a simulcast on Radio Disney.

[04/19/19 - 08:12 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: "The Big Bang Theory" Tops Charts for CBS
The Eye takes home victories in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/19/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - Get the First Look at Footage from Ava DuVernay's "When They See Us"
Based on a true story that gripped the country, the four part limited series will chronicle the notorious case of five teenagers of color, labeled the Central Park Five, who were convicted of a rape they did not commit.

[04/18/19 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 18
Updates include: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney ink new deals on "Chicago Fire"; Joel Edgerton cast in Amazon's "The Underground Railroad"; and Josh Friedman steps down as co-showrunner of Apple TV+'s "Foundation."

[04/18/19 - 09:00 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel Brings an Unforgettable Night of Television to ABC with "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,'" Wednesday, May 22
Ellie Kemper, Jamie Foxx, Justina Machado, Marisa Tomei, Wanda Sykes, Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson are among those slated to appear.

[04/18/19 - 05:07 PM]
"Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate" Will Launch Globally on Netflix Tuesday, May 14th
The special, which was taped at Hollywood's Dolby Theater, is filled with an elite lineup of talent paying homage to the iconic show and its director/producer George Schlatter with modern takes on timeless moments.

[04/18/19 - 04:45 PM]
NBC Shifts Two of Its Tuesday Series by Moving "The Village" to 8 p.m. and "The Voice" to 9 p.m.
The five-week change will begin April 23 and conclude May 21.

[04/18/19 - 12:15 PM]
ABC Slots "Bless This Mess" Pilot Encore in Advance of Second Episode
Look for its debut installment at 8:30/7:30c this Tuesday, April 23 (in place of "The Kids Are Alright") followed by a new episode at 9:30/8:30c.

[04/18/19 - 11:57 AM]
Lifetime Reveals Royal Slate in Celebration of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's First Wedding Anniversary
Said offerings are timed with the premiere of "Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal" on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/18/19 - 11:00 AM]
Lauren Corrao Joins Freeform as Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Development
Most recently she was co-president of Tornante TV, an independent studio owned by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner.

[04/18/19 - 11:00 AM]
FOX Renews "Last Man Standing," Starring Tim Allen, for the 2019-2020 Season
"Hard to believe 'Last Man Standing' hits 150 episodes this week and it gets better with another upcoming season at FOX!" said Allen.

[04/18/19 - 10:44 AM]
Governor Cuomo Announces Netflix Will Expand New York Presence with New Production Hub in New York City
The production hub will include an expanded office in Manhattan and six sound stages in Brooklyn with the capacity to hold thousands of production crew jobs within five years.

[04/18/19 - 10:17 AM]
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's "Krypton" Season 2 on Syfy June 12 at 10PM
Plus: the brand new, full-length trailer puts a spotlight on villains, both familiar and new, as the fate of our much-loved heroes is threatened once more.

[04/18/19 - 10:02 AM]
It's a Family Affair as E!'s Latest Docu-Series "Relatively Nat & Liv" Premieres Sunday, June 2nd at 10PM ET/PT
The series features social influencers, and cousins, Natalie Halcro and Olivia Pierson, along with their close-knit families, as they juggle their lives between the beauty and fame of Los Angeles and their humble and hilarious roots in Vancouver.

[04/18/19 - 10:01 AM]
HBO Documentary Films Currently in Production on Series Taking an Inside Look at the NXIVM Organization
Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer ("The Square," "Control Room," "Startup.com") are behind the project.

[04/18/19 - 10:00 AM]
Season Two of CBS All Access' "Strange Angel" to Premiere Thursday, June 13
The period drama explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America's rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals as a devotee to Aleister Crowley's religion, Thelema.

[04/18/19 - 09:09 AM]
Video: Comedy Central's New Sketch Series "Alternatino with Arturo Castro" Releases Official Trailer, Premiering June 18
The series premieres alongside new episodes of "Drunk History" on Tuesday, June 18.

[04/18/19 - 09:03 AM]
Video: "Flinch" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In the new reality series, contestants are challenged to not flinch; if they do, there are consequences.

[04/18/19 - 09:01 AM]
"The Chernobyl Podcast," Five-Episode Companion Piece to the HBO Miniseries, Debuts May 6
Craig Mazin (creator, writer and executive producer of the miniseries "Chernobyl") and NPR's Peter Sagal (host of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!") have recorded the five-episode podcast as a companion piece.

[04/18/19 - 08:47 AM]
Video: "Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Jeselnik's latest special premieres Tuesday, April 30 on the streaming service.

[04/18/19 - 08:39 AM]
BET Networks Announces the Return of All Inspiring Gospel Competition Series, "Sunday Best," for Its Ninth Season
After a four-year hiatus, America's most inspirational singing competition, "Sunday Best," makes its triumphant return to BET.

[04/18/19 - 08:26 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: "Survivor," "Amazing Race" Take Top Spots for CBS
The Eye wins the evening in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/18/19 - 07:30 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Tiffany Haddish & Ali Wong Star in "Tuca & Bertie"
The animated comedy series is about the friendship between two 30-year-old bird women who live in the same apartment building: Tuca (Haddish), a cocky, care-free toucan, and Bertie (Wong), an anxious, daydreaming songbird.

[04/18/19 - 07:18 AM]
DIY Network Picks Up 16 New Episodes of "Maine Cabin Masters"
Season three attracted more than 3.5 million total viewers since its December 3 premiere.







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[11/18/25 - 01:00 PM]
Video: "Family Guy" Hulu Exclusive Holiday Special Trailer and Key Art Debut
The Hulu exclusive special premieres Friday, November 28 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

[11/18/25 - 01:00 PM]
"Bridezillas" Returns with a Fresh "I Do!" Premiering Today, Exclusively on AMC Networks' New Streamer All Reality
Tamar Braxton, known for her long-standing presence in reality television, brings new life, humor and her signature flair to the return of the pop culture phenom, which debuts with two episodes today, and new episodes dropping every Friday, beginning November 28.

[11/18/25 - 12:01 PM]
Netflix Top 10: Week of November 10 - "The Beast in Me" Plays Mind Games at No. 1 in This Week's Top 10
Those wishing to escape into fantasy opted for "The Witcher" Season 4, placing the series at No. 2 on the list with 3.6 million views in its third week in the Top 10.

[11/18/25 - 12:01 PM]
Disney, ESPN and the NBA Team Up to Present Second "Dunk the Halls" - The Real-Time, Animated NBA Game: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New York Knicks on Christmas Day - Live from Main Street, U.S.A.
The innovative alternate presentation will be available on ESPN2, Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and the new ESPN App via ESPN DTC or pay TV authentication.

[11/18/25 - 11:01 AM]
"Twisted Metal" Season Three Is Coming to Peacock
The streaming service confirmed the news on social media this morning.

[11/18/25 - 10:09 AM]
Tubi Serves Up the First Look at "Mo' Waffles," a Wild New Comedy from TikTok Duo A Twink and a Redhead and Robin Jordan, Premiering December 19th
When a hip hop legend vanishes before his waffle joint's opening, his oddball crew must crack the case, wondering if one of them could be the culprit.

[11/18/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: Official Trailer & Key Art - "Dance Moms: A New Era" Season 2
The A+E Factual Studios series returns with all episodes on Monday, December 8 only on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

[11/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
TNT Sports Announces Commentators for GEICO Players Era Men's & Women's Championships
Coverage of the GEICO Players Era Men's Championship on both Monday, November 24 and Tuesday, November 25 will begin on TNT at 12:30 p.m. ET.

[11/18/25 - 10:01 AM]
BET+ Original Film, "Son of the Preacher," Premieres Thursday, November 27
The film stars Gabrielle Graham, Chris LeBlanc, Darren Herbert, Rachel Crawford, Ronnie Rowe, Tkaia Green, and Karen Burthwright.

[11/18/25 - 09:30 AM]
Prime Video Sets the Heist in Motion: First Look and Premiere Date for "Steal" Unveiled
All six episodes will be available on January 21, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[11/18/25 - 09:01 AM]
NBC to Air 78th Emmy Awards Live on Monday, Sept. 14 from the Peacock Theater
The date of Emmy Award nominations will be announced in the coming months.

[11/18/25 - 09:00 AM]
Reunion Announcement: Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 3 Reunion Special
The special premieres December 4 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.

[11/18/25 - 09:00 AM]
The 28th Annual "Family Film and TV Awards," Hosted by Julie Chen Moonves, to Air Dec. 13 on CBS and Paramount+
Legendary magic and comedy duo Penn & Teller will receive the Outstanding Family Entertainers Award, celebrating 50 years of captivating audiences, and the night will feature special performances by country music superstar Blake Shelton.

[11/18/25 - 08:16 AM]
Ira Levin's Novel "The Boys from Brazil" Is Coming to Netflix
Adapted by Peter Morgan and directed by Alex Gabassi, this five-part historical thriller stars Jeremy Strong, August Diehl, Daniel Brühl and Gillian Anderson.

[11/18/25 - 08:02 AM]
First Look Images and Premiere Date for New Game Show "What's in the Box?" Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris
Giant boxes conceal jaw-dropping prizes, wild surprises and unexpected reveals in "What's in the Box?," a high-stakes arching game show that tests smarts, strategy and stamina.