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[05/01/19 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 1
Updates include: Gabriel Luna back as "Marvel's Ghost Rider" at Hulu; Jaden Smith to star as Kanye West in Showtime's "Omniverse"; and Disney+ eyes TV series based on "Willow."

[05/01/19 - 03:03 PM]
Netflix Makes Exclusive First-Look Deal with Director, Producer, and Academy Award Winning Actress Regina King
King's production company Royal Ties is entering into the first-look deal to produce films and series for Netflix.

[05/01/19 - 12:22 PM]
HBO Europe's Original Drama Series "Blinded by the Lights" Available to U.S. Viewers Today
Based on Jakub Zulczyk's bestselling novel of the same name, the series follows a week in the life of Kuba (Kamil Nozynski), a notorious Warsaw cocaine dealer, as his meticulously ordered world begins to sink into chaos.

[05/01/19 - 11:50 AM]
Entertainment One and Brad Peyton Announce "Albedo" Starring Evangeline Lilly for Bell Media and Vudu
One-hundred-fifty years in the future, detective Vivien Coleman is dispatched to the edge of our solar system to investigate a scientist's mysterious death on board an isolated space station.

[05/01/19 - 11:40 AM]
Discovery Channel to Premiere "Jeremy Wade's Dark Waters" Friday, May 3
The series originated on Animal Planet beginning last month.

[05/01/19 - 11:00 AM]
USA Network Sets Premiere Date for Final Season of "Suits" and New Spinoff Series "Pearson"
Look for both series back-to-back beginning Wednesday, July 17 at 9:00/8:00c and 10:00/9:00c respectively.

[05/01/19 - 10:05 AM]
PBS Summer Slate Celebrates the Cultural Milestones and Technological Triumphs of the Summer of 1969
Celebrating the golden anniversaries of pivotal moments and movements in U.S. history - gay liberation, the lunar landing and Woodstock - PBS will premiere new specials and limited series.

[05/01/19 - 10:01 AM]
"Succession" Returns for Its Second Season This August, Exclusively on HBO
Beginning where season one dramatically left off, season two follows the Roy family as they struggle to retain control of their empire, and while the future looks increasingly uncertain, it is the past that threatens to ultimately destroy them.

[05/01/19 - 08:48 AM]
Stats from Hulu's 2019 Upfront
The streaming service has surpassed 28 million total customers: 26.8 million paid subscribers and 1.3 million promo.

[05/01/19 - 08:47 AM]
E! Expands to Four Hours of Fashion-Forward Coverage with "Live from the Red Carpet: The 2019 Met Gala" This Monday, May 6th Beginning at 5PM ET/2PM PT
E!'s comprehensive multi-platform coverage includes a four-hour live television event, as well as unparalleled digital and social coverage.

[05/01/19 - 08:13 AM]
Tuesday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Takes Top Honors in Viewers, Demos
"NCIS" pushes the Eye in front in both categories over NBC.

[05/01/19 - 07:31 AM]
Video: "The Handmaid's Tale" Trailer and "Veronica Mars" Teaser
The new season of "The Handmaid's Tale" premieres Wednesday, June 5; and "Veronica Mars" premieres all episodes on Friday, July 26.

[05/01/19 - 07:19 AM]
Joe Tessitore, Booger McFarland and Lisa Salters to Debut as ESPN's New Commentator Team in "Monday Night Football's" 50th Season
This fall, McFarland will move from his field-level analyst position in 2018 to the booth, alongside Tessitore.

[05/01/19 - 06:05 AM]
Hulu Unveils Four New Series Orders, Two Freshman Comedy Renewals, Strategic Partnership for Food Originals, Brand New Ad Offering and More at Hulu '19 Presentation
"Pen15" and "Ramy" are both due back for second seasons while newcomers include "Marvel's Ghost Rider," "Marvel's Helstrom," "Nine Perfect Strangers" and "The Dropout."

[05/01/19 - 04:00 AM]
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Air Live Following Both Nights of the First Democratic Debate, Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27
This will mark the 20th and 21st time "The Late Show" has broadcast live.

[04/30/19 - 11:26 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 30
Updates include: Vincent Cassel cast in new season of HBO's "Westworld"; Liz Meriwether inks new overall with 20th; and Lynn Shelton to helm "Little Fires Everywhere" at Hulu.

[04/30/19 - 02:31 PM]
"Empire" Renewed for a Sixth Season on FOX
"'Empire' continues to break barriers with its emotionally powerful storytelling, and it remains a core part of the FOX legacy," said Michael Thorn.

[04/30/19 - 01:27 PM]
Scott Wolter Excavates America's Lost History in "America Unearthed" on Travel Channel
New episodes kick off Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00/9:00c on the network.

[04/30/19 - 01:01 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up Hit Drama Series "The Chi" for a Third Season
"'The Chi' revels in revealing the beating heart of the South Side of Chicago," said Gary Levine. "We, like our viewers, have fallen in love with these characters and we remain eager to see where Lena [Waithe] and her fellow artists will take them in season three."

[04/30/19 - 11:43 AM]
Two Deaths, Three Days, One Mansion - ID Investigates Mysterious Deaths in Two-Hour Special Event "Rebecca Zahau: An ID Murder Mystery"
The two-hour special event premieres Monday, May 27 at 9:00/8:00c.

[04/30/19 - 11:19 AM]
Showtime(R) Presents "Brendan Schaub You'd Be Surprised"
A modern-day renaissance man, the former college football player, retired mixed martial arts fighter and current talk-show host takes center stage on premium television for the first time in a stand-up comedy special as he shares his tale and completes a life-long dream.

[04/30/19 - 10:08 AM]
Get Lost in the Mystery on Tuesday, July 9 When "The Disappearance" Debuts on WGN America
The series centers around the unexplained and sudden disappearance of a 10-year-old boy, and the investigation that leaves a devastating and unforeseen impact on every member of the family.

[04/30/19 - 10:06 AM]
Cuteness Overload Returns to TLC's Tuesday Lineup with the Premieres of "Outdaughtered" and "Sweet Home Sextuplets"
Look for said returns on June 11 and May 28, respectively.

[04/30/19 - 09:22 AM]
Higher Ground Announces Upcoming Slate of Projects Exclusive to Netflix
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's production company in partnership with Netflix today announced the company's initial slate of upcoming projects.

[04/30/19 - 09:12 AM]
Paramount Network Greenlights "68 Whiskey" from Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios
"68 Whiskey" is a dark comedy following a multicultural mix of men and women deployed as Army medics to a forward operating base in Afghanistan nicknamed "The Orphanage."

[04/30/19 - 09:01 AM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Announces Multi-Platform Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Highlights include the one-hour documentary "The Day We Walked on the Moon," which relives those iconic 24 hours through the surprising revelations of the men and women who were there and those impacted across the globe.

[04/30/19 - 08:17 AM]
Monday's Broadcast Ratings: FOX, NBC Split Demo Honors
The Peacock however is the most-watched network overall.

[04/30/19 - 08:15 AM]
New Series Highs for "Game of Thrones" and "Barry"
HBO further spins the numbers for Sunday, April 28.

[04/30/19 - 08:07 AM]
New Episodes of "Lip Sync Battle" Return May 30 at 10pm ET/PT on Paramount Network
Among the latest on tap: Jason Schwartzman, Prince Royce, Nico Tortorella, Lele Pons, Molly Bernard, Rotimi and Big Bird.

[04/30/19 - 12:03 AM]
Netflix Joins Forces with SK Global, Jon M. Chu, and Nattawut Poonpiriya to Bring the Thai Cave Rescue Story to the World
"This is an opportunity for me as a filmmaker - and also a Thai citizen - to write a Thank you letter to the rest of the world," said Poonpiriya, who will also serve as a director on the project.

[04/29/19 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 29
Updates include: Phil Lord and Chris Miller eyed for "Spider-Verse" TV series at Sony; Octavia Spencer inks overall deal with 20th; and USA's "Dare Me" casts pair.

[04/29/19 - 04:12 PM]
ABC News Announces Diane Sawyer Television Event Documenting the Impact of Screen Time, Technology and Social Media on Families Across the Country, Friday, May 3
"ScreenTime: Diane Sawyer Reporting," a two-hour special, airs Friday, May 3 at 8:00/7:00c.

[04/29/19 - 03:54 PM]
MTV's 2019 "VMAs" Will Take Place Monday, August 26th at 9PM ET/PT Live from New Jersey's Prudential Center
Music's biggest stars and fans will celebrate the year's most iconic videos with electrifying performances, viral moments and a new, first-of-its-kind immersive fan experience.

[04/29/19 - 03:36 PM]
Netflix Renews "On My Block" for Season 3
The cast set to reprise their roles include Sierra Capri, Jason Genao, Brett Gray, Diego Tinoco and Jessica Marie Garcia.

[04/29/19 - 03:13 PM]
Bravo Media's "Vanderpump Rules" Three Part Reunion Begins Monday, May 6 at 9PM ET/PT
Host Andy Cohen sits down with Lisa Vanderpump and her current and former SURvers Ariana Madix, Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Kristen Doute, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Stassi Schroeder, Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz.

[04/29/19 - 02:01 PM]
CBS Announces the New Special "Unraveling the Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell" to Air Thursday, May 16
During this 30-minute special retrospective, series stars Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco take viewers behind the scenes of the longest-running multi-camera comedy series in television history.

[04/29/19 - 01:36 PM]
Showtime(R) Doubles Down on "Desus & Mero," Bringing Fans the Show Two Nights a Week for a Special Summer Run
The network's first-ever late-night talk show will air two nights a week starting Monday, May 6 and will air Monday and Thursday nights at 11:00/10:00c all summer long, up until its August hiatus beginning Monday, August 5.

[04/29/19 - 12:33 PM]
Showtime(R) Picks Up Comedy "Black Monday" for a Second Season
The series will resume production on 10 episodes later this year for a 2020 debut on the network.

[04/29/19 - 12:03 PM]
Hulu's Highly Anticipated Upcoming Limited Series "Little Fires Everywhere" Announces Additional Series Regulars
Jade Pettyjohn, Jordan Elsass, Gavin Lewis, Megan Stott and Lexi Underwood join the previously cast Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and Rosemarie DeWitt.

[04/29/19 - 11:45 AM]
"What Just Happened??! With Fred Savage": Fictional Sci-Fi Thriller "The Flare" Gets After-Show, Co-Created and Hosted by Emmy Award Nominee Fred Savage, to Premiere Sunday, June 30, on FOX
The half-hour hybrid comedy/talk show will feature multiple segments, including authentic sit-down celebrity interviews, set visits and interviews with the "cast," as well as discussions with fans and more.

[04/29/19 - 10:01 AM]
"True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality," A Look at the Legacy and Impact of Extreme Incarceration and Centuries of Racial Inequality in America, Debuts June 26 on HBO
In the last half-century, America has become the nation with the highest rate of incarceration in the world, authorized the execution of hundreds of condemned prisoners and continued to struggle to recover from a long history of racial injustice.

[04/29/19 - 09:59 AM]
CBS All Access Renews "The Twilight Zone" for Season Two
The series' first five episodes are now available with new episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays.

[04/29/19 - 08:32 AM]
BBC One and Netflix's "Dracula" Announces Further Cast
Joining Claes Bang as Dracula will be Jonathan Aris, Sacha Dhawan, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Catherine Schell, Youssef Kerkour and Clive Russell.

[04/29/19 - 08:12 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Broadcast Charts with "American Idol"
The Alphabet wins the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[04/29/19 - 08:01 AM]
Video: Trailer Debut - "The Society" on Netflix
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.

[04/29/19 - 06:32 AM]
Video: "The Mechanism" - Season 2 - Official Trailer - Netflix
The new season premieres Friday, May 10, only on Netflix.

[04/28/19 - 05:49 PM]
Korean Epic Fantasy Drama "Arthdal Chronicles" Comes to Netflix in June
It is a story of mythical heroes, their struggle, unity and love of people living in a virtual land called Arth.

[04/28/19 - 08:22 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, NHL Win Demo Race
The Peacock's postseason coverage leads the night among adults 18-49.

[04/27/19 - 08:27 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: CBS Leads Total Viewers, Shares Demo Crown with NBC
The Eye's "Blue Bloods" is the top program in both categories last night.

[04/26/19 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 26
Updates include: Netflix cancels "Santa Clarita Diet" after three seasons; TBS formally calls it quits on "Wrecked"; and Kevin Lau inks overall deal with HBO.







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[05/11/26 - 04:14 PM]
Prime Video Kicks Off 2026 "Thursday Night Football" Season with Lions at Bills, September 17
Today's announcement arrives in advance of the full-season "TNF" schedule, which will be released on Thursday, May 14.

[05/11/26 - 03:15 PM]
Prime Video Confirms Season Three Premiere Date of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power"
The eagerly awaited third season of epic fantasy series will premiere on November 11, 2026.

[05/11/26 - 03:01 PM]
Prime Video Orders "Escorted" to Series
The eight-episode, half-hour single-camera comedy stars and is executive produced, written, and co-showrun by Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein.

[05/11/26 - 02:46 PM]
Prime Video Orders "Rose Hill" to Series from Temple Hill
The series follows best friends and neighbors West Belmont, a rancher with commitment issues, and brooding record label owner Ford Grant, aka Forbes' "World's Hottest Billionaire," who's long carried a torch for West's sister, Rosie.

[05/11/26 - 02:31 PM]
Amazon MGM Studios Confirms Nia DaCosta to Direct Pilot and Second Episode of "Sex Criminals"
Imogen Poots and John Reynolds star in the project, based on the acclaimed Image Comics title by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky.

[05/11/26 - 02:15 PM]
Prime Video Announces Premiere Date for "Ride or Die" Starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham and Releases First Look Photos
From Paramount Television Studios, the fast-paced series will debut all eight episodes globally on July 15, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories around the world.

[05/11/26 - 11:42 AM]
ESPN Presents "Last Train to North America," A New Documentary Series Following North America's Road to the 2026 World Cup
Hosted by ESPN's renowned journalist, Martin Ainstein, the nine-episode series follows a unique rail journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the three nations prepare to jointly host the biggest sporting event of the summer.

[05/11/26 - 11:37 AM]
Great American Media Renews Beloved Original Series "When Hope Calls: Brookfield" for Season Four
Set in the picturesque town of Brookfield, the series continues to follow the evolving lives of its residents as they navigate love, hardship, and new beginnings together.

[05/11/26 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Little House on the Prairie" - Official Teaser #2 - Netflix
Independence isn't just a way of life, it's a place to come together.

[05/11/26 - 11:00 AM]
Prime Video Renews Global Hit Series "Reacher" for Fifth Season Ahead of Season Four Premiere
The third season reached 54.6 million viewers globally on Prime Video in its first 19 days and stands as the most-watched season on the service since "Fallout" season one over the same timeframe.

[05/11/26 - 10:53 AM]
Viaplay Announces June Slate - Greek Noir Thriller, Acclaimed Nordic Series & Films
New U.S. debuts include "Save Me" and "Black Sands."

[05/11/26 - 10:31 AM]
Wellness Gets Wild in Amazon MGM Studios' New Reality Series "Reality Retreat," Bringing Together Some of TV's Most Iconic Women
The series will premiere in 2027, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

[05/11/26 - 10:11 AM]
OWN Greenlights Season 12 of Its Hit NAACP Image Award-Nominated Series "Love & Marriage: Huntsville," Expanding Its Saturday Night Powerhouse with a 30-Episode Order
The new season will roll out across 2026 and 2027 as part of OWN's signature Saturday night lineup of must-watch unscripted programming.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Video: "Calabasas Confidential" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.

[05/11/26 - 10:01 AM]
Investigation Discovery Sets June Return for a New Season of "People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer"
The new season will feature six gripping episodes unpacking the real-life, harrowing accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their story.