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[07/01/19 - 11:14 PM]
Development Update: Monday, July 1
Updates include: HBO's "Divorce" to sign off after current season; Kaley Cuoco to lead "The Flight Attendant" for WarnerMedia's streaming service; and Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears cast in Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias."

[07/01/19 - 04:00 PM]
Netflix Orders "The Sandman" Series Based on Neil Gaiman's Groundbreaking Comic Book Series
Gaiman, Allan Heinberg and David S. Goyer will co-write the first episode.

[07/01/19 - 01:01 PM]
Two-Part Documentary "Who Killed Garrett Phillips?", Exploring the 2011 Murder of a 12-Year-Old Boy and the Subsequent Trial of Nick Hillary, Debuts July 23 and 24, Exclusively on HBO
The project concludes HBO's trilogy of two-part crime documentaries on successive Tuesday and Wednesday nights this July.

[07/01/19 - 12:48 PM]
Motors, Machines and More: Aaron Kaufman Is Looking for His Next Gig in an All New Discovery Channel Series "Aaron Needs a Job"
Kaufman takes viewers on a wild ride around the country as he explores exciting new motor-driven industries and meets with the machine-minded men and women who keep our world running.

[07/01/19 - 12:03 PM]
Video: "Aziz Ansari: Right Now" - Official Teaser - Netflix
Spike Jonze directed the stand-up special, which debuts July 9, only on Netflix.

[07/01/19 - 12:01 PM]
WarnerMedia Orders "Gremlins" Prequel for Streaming Service From Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Television
"Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai" will be produced by Amblin Television in association with Warner Bros. Animation.

[07/01/19 - 11:45 AM]
"Yellowstone" Continues Massive Growth With Series Ratings Highs in All Key Demos
Paramount Network further spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 26.

[07/01/19 - 11:11 AM]
Netflix Orders "Midnight Mass" Series
An isolated island community experiences miraculous events - and frightening omens - after the arrival of a charismatic, mysterious young priest.

[07/01/19 - 11:00 AM]
Walt Disney Television Launches Two New Programs to Attract and Develop Talent from Underrepresented Backgrounds
The Executive Incubator Program aims to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives through a two-year rotational program.

[07/01/19 - 10:01 AM]
Sketch Comedy Series "A Black Lady Sketch Show" Debuts August 2, Exclusively on HBO
The show presents sketches performed by a core cast of black women, including Robin Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson.

[07/01/19 - 10:00 AM]
OWN's Popular Docu-Series "Black Love" Returns for Season 3 Saturday, August 10 at 9PM
The series, which celebrates love stories from the Black community, ranked number one last season in its Saturday night time slot across broadcast and cable with African American W25-54 and W18-49.

[07/01/19 - 09:59 AM]
CBS Television Studios Beams Into Comic-Con(R) with First-Ever "Star Trek" Universe Block in Hall H and World Premiere Screenings of New Series "Evil" and "Nancy Drew"
Cast and producers from "Star Trek: Discovery," "Star Trek: Lower Decks" and "Star Trek: Picard" will beam into Hall H for a first-ever "Star Trek" universe back-to-back panel block on Saturday, July 20.

[07/01/19 - 09:55 AM]
Big Sky and Even Bigger Renovations are the Highlight in New HGTV Series "Mountain Mamas"
Premiering Saturday, August 10, the series features the busy moms who work with buyers to find reasonably priced properties in need of a little help.

[07/01/19 - 09:16 AM]
Lifetime Greenlights New Movie "NXIVM Cult: A Mother's Nightmare" for Upcoming Ripped from the Headlines Movie Slate
Andrea Roth takes on the role of Catherine while Peter Facinelli stars as Keith Raniere, the charming and charismatic secret organization leader with devious motives.

[07/01/19 - 09:04 AM]
Team Coco House Pop-Up Comedy Club Returns to Comic-Con(R) International
Located at 401 G Street in the historic Gas Lamp District, Team Coco House will showcase a daily lineup of comics handpicked by Conan, podcasts, panels, trivia, giveaways, surprise appearances by friends of Team Coco, as well as O'Brien himself.

[07/01/19 - 09:02 AM]
Comedy Series "The Righteous Gemstones" Debuts Aug. 18 on HBO
Danny McBride, John Goodman, Edi Patterson and Adam Devine star in the project, the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed and charitable work.

[07/01/19 - 09:00 AM]
Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer's Scholarship Established at Disney Channel
In memory of the trailblazing writer and producer, the scholarship will provide dedicated funds to hire emerging and diverse writers who are pursuing careers in comedy writing for television.

[07/01/19 - 08:20 AM]
Sunday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC's Game Shows Hold Off New Competition
CBS's "Big Brother" is nevertheless the top program overall among adults 18-49.

[07/01/19 - 08:02 AM]
HBO(R) Europe's Cybercrime Series "Hackerville" Debuts in the U.S. Today
The series follows German cybercrimes investigator, Lisa Metz (Anna Schumacher), who is sent back to her hometown of Timisoara, Romania to investigate a major hack against a German bank.

[07/01/19 - 07:35 AM]
Video: Sir David Attenborough Makes Surprise Onstage Appearance at Glastonbury Festival to Debut BBC's "Seven Worlds, One Planet" Trailer Featuring Exclusive Track by Sia and Hans Zimmer
Throughout the final day of Glastonbury, festival-goers have been immersed in the natural world with clips in between performances as well as a three-minute piece of footage celebrating the diversity of life on planet earth.

[07/01/19 - 07:01 AM]
Video: Trailer - Mindy Kaling's "Four Weddings and a Funeral"
The series stars Zoe Boyle, Nathalie Emmanuel, Guz Khan, Sophia La Porta, Harish Patel, Nikesh Patel, John Reynolds, Rebecca Rittenhouse and Brandon Mychal Smith.

[07/01/19 - 07:00 AM]
Netflix's Epic New Series "The Witcher" Debuts Teaser Art and First Look Photos
Also announced today, the series is headed to San Diego Comic Con with a panel at 2:15 PM on July 19 in Hall H.

[07/01/19 - 05:01 AM]
Hallmark Channel's Annual "Summer Nights" Features Five All-New Original Movies
"Rome in Love" kicks things off on Saturday, July 27.

[06/30/19 - 02:59 PM]
Meet the Islanders Looking for Love This Summer on "Love Island!"
11 sexy singletons are ready to find their perfect matches when the U.S. version of the international reality sensation debuts with a special 90-minute premiere, Tuesday, July 9 on CBS.

[06/30/19 - 08:40 AM]
Saturday's Broadcast Ratings: ABC, FOX & NBC All Share Demo Honors
The Peacock's "Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" is the top draw overall among adults 18-49.

[06/29/19 - 08:31 AM]
Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC Tops Demos; CBS Leads Total Viewers
Said duo tops their respective categories on a low key night.

[06/28/19 - 11:56 PM]
Development Update: Friday, June 28
Updates include: June 30 deadline to see options expire on multiple pilots; Netflix to begin production on "Slutty Teenage Bounty Hunters"; and HBO's "Perry Mason" expands ensemble cast.

[06/28/19 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Mrs. Fletcher" - Official Teaser - HBO
The Kathryn Hahn-led comedy is coming soon to the pay channel.

[06/28/19 - 01:04 PM]
Oxygen Media Presents Two-Hour Special "Uncovered: The McMartin Family Trials" on Saturday, July 27 at 7PM ET/PT
This instillation of "Uncovered" takes a special look at how a case that engulfed a community became a modern-day witch hunt, igniting a nation.

[06/28/19 - 12:20 PM]
NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo Make TV History with the Most-Watched Democratic Debate Ever Last Night
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, June 27.

[06/28/19 - 11:18 AM]
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" Ranks as the Highest-Rated Cable Telecast of the Month Among All Key Demos
E! further spins the numbers for Sunday, June 23.

[06/28/19 - 11:17 AM]
BET Networks Sets July 9 Premiere Date for "The Next Big Thing" Music Competition Series with Judges Dame Dash, Zaytoven, Tina Davis and Host Charlamagne tha God
The judges will place 21 up-and-coming R&B and hip-hop artists through a grueling artist development boot camp designed to create bonafide superstars.

[06/28/19 - 11:09 AM]
Lil Rel to Headline His First HBO Stand-Up Comedy Special
To be taped before a live audience in Los Angeles next month, the exclusive hour-long presentation will be executive produced by Lil Rel, Jerrod Carmichael, Bo Burnham, Chris Storer, Jeff Tomsic and Avi Gilbert.

[06/28/19 - 10:02 AM]
Two-Part Documentary "Behind Closed Doors," Probing a Mysterious Double Murder in India, Debuts July 16 and 17 on HBO
The project is the second installment in HBO's trilogy of two-part crime documentaries debuting on successive Tuesday and Wednesday nights this July.

[06/28/19 - 10:00 AM]
Starz Original Series "Wrong Man" Picked Up for Season 2
The announcement comes just days after the Supreme Court struck down the conviction of death row inmate Curtis Flowers, whose case was examined in the first season.

[06/28/19 - 09:32 AM]
Video: "Our Cartoon President" Releases Timely Cold Open Responding to the First 2020 Democratic Debates, Airing Sunday, June 30 at 8PM ET/PT
In less than 12 following the debates, the episode intro was written, recorded, and animated.

[06/28/19 - 09:20 AM]
Zoologist and Former Steve Irwin Apprentice Treks Deep Into the Outback to Meet the World's Deadliest and Most Exotic Animals in "Out There with Jack Randall"
The six-part series premieres Sunday, July 7 at 10:00/9:00c on Nat Geo WILD.

[06/28/19 - 09:18 AM]
Video: New Teaser & Key Art - AMC's "Preacher" Fourth and Final Season, Premiering August 4
As the series inches closer to the finale, God's endgame for the universe begins to click into place.

[06/28/19 - 09:07 AM]
Comedy Central Announces "Bill Burr Presents IanTalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading" One-Hour Stand-Up Special from Ian Edwards Premieres Friday, July 12 at Midnight ET/PT on Comedy Central
In the special, Ian Edwards gives his own edgy twist on a traditional TedTalk.

[06/28/19 - 08:17 AM]
Thursday's Broadcast Ratings: Democratic Debate Delivers Another Victory for NBC
The Peacock dominates the night in both total viewers and adults 18-49.

[06/28/19 - 08:12 AM]
VH1 Unveils New Real Estate Docu-Series "Love & Listings" Premiering Wednesday, July 31st at 9:00PM
The series offers an exclusive look into the life of Suge Knight's son Suge Jacob Knight, a real estate trainee determined to forge his own path and recover his family legacy following his father's alleged legal woes.

[06/28/19 - 07:00 AM]
E!'s Unscripted Comedy Series "Dating #NoFilter" Returns Tuesday, August 6 with Back-to-Back Unfiltered, Cringeworthy Episodes Starting at 11:00 P.M. ET/PT
The series will once again bring a fresh and hilariously honest take on the modern dating scene for the socially savvy, right-swiping generation.

[06/28/19 - 03:13 AM]
BBC Three and BBC Wales Confirm Brand New Comedy Series "In My Skin"
Picking up from where the 2018 pilot left off, we follow Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy) as she desperately tries to keep the truth of her home life a secret from her friends.

[06/27/19 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 27
Updates include: Robin Weigert, Sarah Gadon among latest cast in Hulu's "Castle Rock"; Matt Lauria, Eka Darville bound for "Tell Me a Story" at CBS All Access; and Netflix orders "The Hall: Honoring The Greats of Stand-Up."

[06/27/19 - 01:42 PM]
Pop TV Takes It "One Day at a Time" Greenlighting a Fourth Season of the Fan Favorite and Critically Acclaimed Series from Sony Pictures Television
The new 13-episode fourth season will premiere in 2020.

[06/27/19 - 01:04 PM]
USA Network Has Ordered Pilot "Masters of Doom" from UCP
The series is the true story of two computer geniuses in an obscure corner of America who, along with a group of rebellious misfits, created one of the biggest franchise hits of the 90s, the video game DOOM.

[06/27/19 - 01:03 PM]
Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New York City" Explosive Three-Part Reunion Begins Thursday, July 11
Host Andy Cohen returns to the couch for an emotional rollercoaster with Bethenny Frankel, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Sonja Morgan, and Tinsley Mortimer, and friend Barbara Kavovit.

[06/27/19 - 12:10 PM]
Wednesday's Broadcast Ratings: Democratic Debate Puts NBC on Top
The Peacock takes home top honors among total viewers as well as adults 18-49.

[06/27/19 - 12:10 PM]
NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo Draw 15.3 Million Television Viewers and More Than 9 Million Live Stream Viewers for the First Night of the First Democratic Presidential Debate
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, June 26.

[06/27/19 - 12:01 PM]
HGTV Is "Going for Sold" in New Houston-Based Home Renovation Series
The series stars real estate agent Jon Pierre Tjon-Joe-Pin and his wife Mary, a former flight attendant who left her career to pursue her love of design and start their home renovation business.







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