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[05/27/19 - 01:42 PM]
Viewership for First-Ever Indianapolis 500 on NBC Is Up 11% vs. 2018
NBC Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, May 26.

[05/27/19 - 08:21 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: NASCAR Tops Viewers, Demos for FOX
The network holds off the competition in both categories last night.

[05/27/19 - 01:06 AM]
The Newest Arabic Series from Netflix: "Paranormal"
Set in the 1960s, the series, packed with mystery and suspense, depicts the adventures of Dr. Refaat Ismail, a single hematologist who finds himself faced with a series of supernatural events.

[05/26/19 - 02:40 PM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC, "Dateline" Top Low Key Night
The Peacock is the most-watched network and shares the adults 18-49 crown with ABC and FOX.

[05/26/19 - 08:20 AM]
NBA Finals on ABC: Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors Starts May 30
This year, the Golden State Warriors - led by Stephen Curry - return to the NBA Finals for the fifth straight season as they square off with the Toronto Raptors and Kawhi Leonard.

[05/25/19 - 03:24 PM]
Netflix Acquires Cannes Film Festival Award Winners "Atlantics" and "I Lost My Body"
The former premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the Grand Prix.

[05/25/19 - 02:12 PM]
Video: "Divorce" - Season 3 - Official Teaser - HBO
Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church return for a new season on Monday, July 1.

[05/25/19 - 08:14 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Crown
The Eye however is the most-watched broadcaster overall last night.

[05/24/19 - 11:42 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 24
Updates include: NBC pulls the plug "A.P. Bio"; ABC says no to "Whiskey Cavalier" reprieve; and Adam Levine signs off of "The Voice" after 16 seasons.

[05/24/19 - 09:24 AM]
YouTube Heats up Summer Programming with Full Slate of Free Series and Specials!
Following a record-setting Coachella livestream, YouTube is expanding its 2019 live music festival lineup to include coverage of Lollapalooza this summer.

[05/24/19 - 09:11 AM]
Hulu Picks Up "Untitled Mary Laws Project" Based on "North American Lake Monsters"
Through encounters with Gothic beasts, including fallen angels and werewolves, broken people are driven to desperate acts in an attempt to repair their lives, ultimately showing there is a thin line between man and beast.

[05/24/19 - 09:00 AM]
ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" Episodes Return for the 2019 NBC Finals
Scheduled guests include Anthony Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, Chadwick Boseman, Jamie Foxx, Tom Holland, LL Cool J and Adam Sandler.

[05/24/19 - 08:25 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Tops Charts with "This Is Farrah Fawcett" Special
The Alphabet wins the night among total viewers, shares the demo crown with CBS.

[05/23/19 - 11:35 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, May 23
Updates include: Anna Kendrick to lead "Love Life" for WarnerMedia's streaming service; Glenn Kessler inks overall deal with Netflix; and ABC mulls second chance for "Whiskey Cavalier."

[05/23/19 - 08:01 PM]
Zach Galifianakis Stars in "Between Two Ferns: The Movie" Produced by Funny or Die to Be Released on September 20, 2019 on Netflix
Directed by Scott Aukerman, the film is a laugh-out-loud comedy that gives new insight into the curmudgeonly, beloved outsider Zach Galifianakis has created over the years.

[05/23/19 - 04:31 PM]
Netflix Announces Live Action Latinx Family Comedy Series "The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia"
The multi-camera comedy series is co-created by Mario Lopez and Seth Kurland.

[05/23/19 - 02:46 PM]
Lifetime's Provocative New Docuseries "Marrying Millions" Premieres July 10, Exploring the True Intentions of Six Deeply in Love Couples
The series follows six couples who are deeply in love and hoping to marry, but come from completely different worlds.

[05/23/19 - 01:44 PM]
IFC to Air Sing-Along Version of Documentary Now!'s "Original Cast Album: Co-Op" on Friday, June 7
Season 52 of "Documentary Now!" will be available to stream on Netflix starting Monday, June 3.

[05/23/19 - 01:41 PM]
Smithsonian Channel(TM) Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Biggest Military Landings in History with Never-Before Seen Footage
One of the world's foremost experts on World War II archives, Dominique Forget, has identified over 100 hours of previously unseen archival footage, including 20 hours from the battle itself, to reveal the Allies' struggle to liberate Europe.

[05/23/19 - 01:22 PM]
Jimmy Kimmel's Highly Rated, Unforgettable Night of Television Returns with an Encore Presentation of "Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons,'" Saturday, May 25
A rebroadcast of "All About 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'" will likewise follow.

[05/23/19 - 01:02 PM]
Showtime(R) Documentary Films Announces "Detainee 001" Chronicling Newly Released Prisoner John Walker Lindh
The film gives the definitive account of Lindh's story with never-before-revealed details from his legal case and unpacks challenging truths and shifting allegiances behind one of the most compelling and unresolved mysteries of the post-9/11 age.

[05/23/19 - 12:02 PM]
ESPN Rolls Out Bowl Schedule for 2019-20 College Football Season
The bowl mania will include the College Football Playoff Semifinals and the entire New Year's Six, which will build up to the season's grand finale: The College Football Playoff National Championship from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

[05/23/19 - 12:01 PM]
HBO and BBC Renew "Gentleman Jack" for a Second Season
The series tells the story of Anne Lister, a woman who had a passion for life and a mind for business, and bucked society's expectations at every turn.

[05/23/19 - 11:00 AM]
New Docuseries "Straight Up Steve Austin" to Premiere August 12 on USA Network
The seven-half hour episode series will follow "WWE Raw" on Monday nights at 11:00/10:00c.

[05/23/19 - 10:48 AM]
"Archer After Hours" Launches Following the Premiere of "Archer: 1999"
"Archer After Hours" is part after-show, talk show, sketch show and party.

[05/23/19 - 10:33 AM]
Netflix Orders First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Kids Animated Series "City of Ghosts" from First-Time Showrunner Elizabeth Ito
The hybrid documentary and animated series follows a group of kids discover stories around their city by communicating directly with the ghosts who inhabit it.

[05/23/19 - 10:05 AM]
OWN Expands Popular Saturday Night Lineup with New Series "To Have & To Hold: Charlotte" Premiering June 1 at 10PM
The hour-long unscripted series, from Truly Original, is a candid look inside the lives of five high-powered African-American couples in Charlotte, North Carolina.

[05/23/19 - 10:00 AM]
Video: CBS All Access Reveals Teaser Trailer and Key Art for "Star Trek: Picard"
The series features Sir Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he played for seven seasons on "Star Trek: The Next Generation."

[05/23/19 - 09:30 AM]
Disney Channel Orders Season Two of Live-Action Daughter/Father Comedy "Sydney to the Max"
Created and executive produced by Mark Reisman, production on season two will commence later this summer.

[05/23/19 - 09:02 AM]
HBO Partners with Equinox Fitness to Kick Off New Season of "Big Little Lies"
The partnership kicks-off with Big Little Lies themed "Best Stretch Ever" classes at Equinox locations across the U.S. beginning on May 30.

[05/23/19 - 08:44 AM]
Critically-Acclaimed, Award-Winning Golf Films Unit Offers Most-Robust Slate Ever in 2019
There are five films scheduled to premiere in 2019, beginning with "Hogan," a two-night, comprehensive biopic on the remarkable life and legacy of Ben Hogan.

[05/23/19 - 08:19 AM]
Fresh Batch of Junior Chefs Step Into the Kitchen to Compete on New Season of "Chopped Junior"
The series returns to Food Network from its 22-month hiatus on Tuesday, June 25 at 9:00/8:00c.

[05/23/19 - 08:10 AM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC Gets Boost from "Live in Front of a Studio Audience"
The Alphabet's live special dominates the night in total viewers and adults 18-49.

[05/23/19 - 07:50 AM]
Video: Trailer & Key Art Debut - Who is the Black Godfather? The Story of the Original Influencer Clarence Avant
Reginald Hudlin's new documentary film premieres Friday, June 7 on Netflix.

[05/23/19 - 07:40 AM]
Hulu Announces One of a Kind New Original Animated Kids Series "The Bravest Knight"
Based on wildly popular children's book by Daniel Errico "The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived," the story chronicles a young pumpkin farmer's adventure as he attempts to become the bravest knight who ever lived.

[05/23/19 - 07:32 AM]
The Lonely Island Drops Visual Album on Netflix
"The Unauthorized Bash Brothers Experience" is now available on the streaming service.

[05/23/19 - 05:30 AM]
"Highwire Live in Times Square with Nik Wallenda," The Live Two-Hour, Can't-Miss Event, Airs Sunday, June 23, on ABC
The walk marks Lijana Wallenda's first highwire walk since the 2017 accident where she, along with four others, tragically fell 30 feet off a tightrope during a rehearsal.

[05/23/19 - 02:30 AM]
ITV2 and Hulu Partner to Commission "Zomboat!"
When the zombie apocalypse is unleashed in Birmingham, sisters Kat and Jo, together with unlikely travel companions Sunny and Amar, must flee for their lives... by canal boat.

[05/22/19 - 11:54 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 22
Updates include: Kaliko Kauahi upped to regular on NBC's "Superstore"; Martin Short is "Good People" for Amazon; and Netflix's "Gentefied" fills out recurring cast.

[05/22/19 - 02:47 PM]
ABC Leads Next Season's Crop of New Series with the Top 3 Most-Watched Trailers
ABC spins the digital numbers for its new series to date.

[05/22/19 - 12:37 PM]
Showtime(R) Announces the Official Title for "The L Word(R)" Sequel - "The L Word: Generation Q"
The series is slated to begin production on eight new episodes in Los Angeles this summer.

[05/22/19 - 12:01 PM]
Bravo Announces First Ever "BravoCon" - Featuring Live Performances, Insider Panels, Unique Activations and VIP Access to Bravo's Biggest Shows and Bravolebrities
BravoCon will take place in New York City from Friday, November 15 - Sunday, November 17.

[05/22/19 - 11:35 AM]
V.C. Andrews' Heaven Casteel Movie Series Event Sets Premiere Dates July 27 - August 24
Jason Priestley, Kelly Rutherford, Daphne Zuniga and Julie Benz are among the featured cast.

[05/22/19 - 11:01 AM]
Video: "Claws" Official Season 3 Trailer Revealed
The series returns for season three on Sunday, June 9 at 9:00/8:00c on TNT.

[05/22/19 - 10:45 AM]
VH1's "Basketball Wives" Returns on a New Night Beginning Wednesday, June 19
The 16-episode installment welcomes back series veterans and a fresh newcomer to the group.

[05/22/19 - 10:25 AM]
Video: OWN Unveils Season Four Trailer and Key Art of the Critically-Acclaimed Drama Series "Queen Sugar" from Ava DuVernay
The contemporary drama series is back for the fourth consecutive year, following the Bordelon family as they discover Nova (Rutina Wesley) is publishing her memoir which divulges long-held family secrets.

[05/22/19 - 10:05 AM]
Netflix to Produce "Hello, Universe" Movie Based on Newbery Award-Winning Novel from Erin Entrada Kelly
When a bully's antics land a timid boy in the bottom of a well, his self-proclaimed psychic friend and unknowing crush team up to find him.

[05/22/19 - 10:04 AM]
Netflix Orders Kids Animated Comedy Series "Dino Girl Gauko" from Japan
Naoko Watanabe is a typical tween... except that she possesses a strange gift and curse: when her anger exceeds a maximum level, she turns into Gauko, the fire-breathing dinosaur girl.

[05/22/19 - 09:52 AM]
"Catfish: The TV Show" Returns Wednesday, June 12th at 8:00PM ET/PT
Longtime host Nev Schulman will team up with a rotation of celebrity co-hosts including Kamie Crawford, Tallulah Willis, Slick Woods, Elle King, Kimiko Glenn, Laura Perlongo and Justin Combs, who will help uncover a series of "Catfish" firsts.

[05/22/19 - 09:12 AM]
Science Channel Explores Questions About Apollo 11 in New Six Episode Series "Truth Behind the Moon Landing" Premiering Sunday, June 2 at 10PM
The series turns over every stone, tests evidence, and applies scientific reasoning to the most popular conspiracies.







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[06/04/26 - 11:01 AM]
FX's "The Marriage Plot" Limited Series Ordered for FX and Hulu
Sadie Sink is attached to star and executive produce the project, which will be adapted from the acclaimed novel by Jeffrey Eugenides.

[06/04/26 - 10:09 AM]
Patricia Heaton to Star in and Executive Produce MPI Original Films' New Legal Drama Pilot "Public Interest"
Set inside a nonprofit public interest law firm in Washington, D.C., "Public Interest" follows Ingrid Erickson, an attorney unexpectedly thrust into the firm's top leadership role after its longtime president suffers a sudden heart attack, and her unconventional team as they fight for everyday people facing impossible odds.

[06/04/26 - 10:01 AM]
Star-Studded Line-Up of Performers and Presenters Revealed for the "79th Annual Tony Awards" Live Sunday, June 7 on CBS
Rachel Zegler, who will return to Broadway next Spring, will deliver a special tribute to "A Chorus Line," which recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.

[06/04/26 - 09:40 AM]
Joshua Jackson Joins "Your Friends & Neighbors" Season 3
He's no stranger to a tight-knit neighborhood.

[06/04/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
The nearly two-hour live concert film was recorded during the legendary singer-songwriter's "A Quiet Celebration Tour."

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
NBC to Air "Alan Jackson: The Last Show"
Filmed before a sold-out crowd at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, the special will capture a once-in-a-generation farewell from one of country music's most beloved and influential artists.

[06/04/26 - 09:01 AM]
Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the "BET Awards" 2026 Sponsored by Sprite
Culture's Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28 at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host.

[06/04/26 - 09:00 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for Season Two of "Batman: Caped Crusader"
The highly anticipated returning animated noir series from DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho will premiere all 10 episodes on Friday, July 31.

[06/04/26 - 08:31 AM]
Peacock Orders "The Break-In," New Mystery Series from Carnival Films and Writer Megan Gallagher
In the aftermath of a devastating home invasion, Alice Rathbone refuses to accept that the tragic event was simply random.

[06/04/26 - 08:05 AM]
Food Network Fires Up July with Four All-New Series, One Brand New Tournament and a Fan-Favorite Return
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet.

[06/04/26 - 08:01 AM]
Netflix's "Devil May Cry" Renewed for Third and Final Season!
Across two seasons, "Devil May Cry" has appeared on the Netflix Global Top 10 for four weeks with season 1 accumulating 21.7M views in 2025 and season 2 already accumulating 6.4M views in just two weeks.

[06/04/26 - 07:30 AM]
Tubi Announces Multi-Project Slate with Kevin "KevOnStage" Fredericks
Tubi is deepening the collaboration across formats and genres, spanning two new seasons of "Safe Space," a new scripted workplace comedy as well as his first stand-up special and original feature films on the platform.

[06/04/26 - 07:15 AM]
ESPN Adds Former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst
In her new role, Holtkamp-Sterling will provide real-time analysis and context around officiating decisions, replay reviews and rules interpretations, giving fans a deeper understanding of some of the game's most pivotal moments.

[06/04/26 - 06:30 AM]
Ryan Leaf Named USA Sports' Lead Analyst for Inaugural Season of Pac-12 Football Coverage on USA Network
USA Network's 22-game slate features multiple appearances by all eight Pac-12 schools with at least one home game for every team, showcasing each unique gameday experience throughout the Pac-12.

[06/04/26 - 04:01 AM]
Great American Media Announces Two Signature Holiday Celebrations - Great American Christmas in July on Great American Family and GFAM+, Miracles of Christmas (NEW) on Great American Faith & Living, Beginning June 26
Headlining Great American Christmas in July is the World Premiere of, "The Trouble with Mistletoe," starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel.